Between the BLs (Biggest Loser) Summer Challenge 2010 Part 1

[lisah0711]

Now, I'll be longing for the day when I can reach my toes (still can't bend my left knee) and paint them a cute color.

Some of us are still trying to do that and we aren't even recovering from surgery!

Looking forward to weighing myself in the morning.

Good luck on your weigh in tomorrow!

I just bought a new color for my toes -- Sally Hansen Insta-Dry in Snappy Sorbet. It's a bright tangerine. Not something I would normally wear, but I figured why not go for it? I'm a rebel, I tell ya!

Argh!

And a little emotional, last week of school, and last year this week we brought my mom home with hospice, so I'm cutting myself a little slack, and going to make it a point to get the exercise in, and write every bite down, no matter how bad. We're having a mass sunday and a cookout after with family and friends, so that will be nice, and after sunday, I am determined to stay on track the following 8 weeks before my summer vacation in august.

I'll be thinking of you and your family this week-end, Kathy.

I can't believe that you still have to keep your trip a secret for 8 more weeks!

When I looked back through the thread I realized that I forgot to sprinkle smilies in my last post. It looked so plain ... so I'll put extra in this post !

I miss those smilies in my RL!

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you ever have one of those days when you can't stop eating!!!!!!
This is my 3rd one in a row! Starting tp get into a funk
Weigh in is on Friday and i need to become a little more determined!!

Sorry for your tough days.

I have to start by saying how EXCITED I am...went to WW tonight and had lost 2.2 pounds this week and this puts me at goal!

Way to go being at goal, jen!

Today has been a great day. I am perfectly OP! I got 40 minutes of exercise in this morning and have had at least 6 glasses of water already.

Hooray for a perfectly OP day!

 

[DaniB]

Since January, I have lost 27 lbs (as of last Thursday).

I thought, really thought, that would be enough to go down a size.

Not according to my swimsuit. I just tried it on tonight, realizing that if I was lucky enough, I would need a new one for Sunday.

(sigh)... not so lucky...

And yet I'm sure I lost a size when it comes to wearing my shorts/jeans/pants. They are all loose. My jeans, so much that I won't wear them. I just don't want to purchase another pair until I lose more weight.

 

[pinkle]

thanks for the encouragement!!! this board is such a help!!!!!!!

 

[pinkle]

how do you reply to all the quotes in one reply?????

 

[tigger813]

Sorry to scare you LuvBaloo! I tend to forget that not everyone has Dunkin DOnuts! I sometimes want to write DH and DD on my FB posts but then remember no one would no what I was talking about!

Well, I wasn't so good tonight! I had 3 turkey enchiladas! I just couldn't stop eating then they tasted so good. I had a bit of FF Sour cream with them too.

I"M SO TIRED tonight! DH and 2 DDs and I were playing TS3 game and I couldn't keep my eyes opened! I also have a slight sore throat so I hope I'm not getting sick! I need another drink before heading in to the bedroom to fold about 1/3 of our laundry! More is still drying. Dryer is working but not so well. Taking about 2-3 times to dry a full load. At least it's still working!

Found out tonight that DH and I get to go to a Red Sox game next Friday night! DSil can't use the tickets so we get to go! Didn't think I'd make it to a game this year! SO this weekend is a DisMeet to see TS3 and then next weekend is the Red Sox! I'm so excited!!!!

Oh I forgot to mention that DD1s DSi survived its dunk in the pool! There is a bit of water damage in the screen but it actually looks kind of neat! She's a very lucky girl!

Gotta take DD2 to have a hearing screening in the morning and then visit BJs and the Christmas Tree Shops in NH!

For someone who asks earlier today: I weigh myself and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays now. I have no idea how tomorrow morning will be or if I will get to workout. It may possible be raining here in the morning so I will just have to wait and see. Gotta leave here by 8:30 for the Drs so it will have to be a quick walk!

Now it's time to stop procrastinating and start folding all that laundry!

Good night, Friends!

I will try and get my toes painted by the end of the week!

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: nailpolish. I'm wearing a sparkley purple right now. I love purple it shouts I'm not afraid of color.

I had half a chicken breast (teriyaki) with a small portion of mashed potato, a boiled egg and a bit of cottage cheese.

Most people don't know that I have a degree in Agricultural Resource Economics with a focus in small business management. I've never actually used my degree, but hope to when I look for a full time job in September.

 

[sahbushka]

Hey all, sorry I have been mia the past week or so...been busy with work, kids, house...you know...life! I am pleased to say though that it has been a good week health wise! As you may remember I went to Wenatchee a couple weekends ago and brought 7.8 lbs home with me to my weigh in last tuesday at WW. Well, I am pleased to say that at todays meeting I lost all of that weight plus 1 lb! Also, I only have 1 day left of the C25K! It is hard to believe! When I started it I had no idea I could do so much! I am so glad I stuck with it! I feel a lot more confident and even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight since I started it I have been getting tons of compliments from people and have lost a bunch of inches which I am sure I can attribute to the program!

Hope everyone is well and having a great summer so far!

SarahMay

Oh, and my son tied his shoe all by himself for the first time today! Also, my baby girl is turning 2 tomorrow! Oh, and my son caught his first fish at a fishing derby last saturday! Soooooo fun!

 

[LuvBaloo]

I have to start by saying how EXCITED I am...went to WW tonight and had lost 2.2 pounds this week and this puts me at goal!

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you ever have one of those days when you can't stop eating!!!!!!
This is my 3rd one in a row! Starting tp get into a funk
Weigh in is on Friday and i need to become a little more determined!!

You can make changes! Here's some of my favourite quotes about this:
If I go off plan, immediately get myself right back on track and don't worry about what I didn't do, but concentrate on what I can do, each and every day!
By lisah0711

the very next bite is a chance to do it right
by keenercam

I think I can believe in myself today and it will help me continue to meet my goals. In the past I have always given up thinking Im too far gone and cant be helped. I have now realized with every food decision and every choice to run/workout if I just believe that I can really do this it will help me to continue to make the right choices. Even when I slip and make a bad choice, if I still tell myself its ok....the next choice will be better it will help me to keep going on the right path.
by mommyof2Pirates​

Since January, I have lost 27 lbs (as of last Thursday).

I thought, really thought, that would be enough to go down a size.

Not according to my swimsuit. I just tried it on tonight, realizing that if I was lucky enough, I would need a new one for Sunday.

(sigh)... not so lucky...

And yet I'm sure I lost a size when it comes to wearing my shorts/jeans/pants. They are all loose. My jeans, so much that I won't wear them. I just don't want to purchase another pair until I lose more weight.

Bathing suits aren't the same as real clothes; you may find that new suits in stores you can try a different size or different style than the one you already have. Sounds like you have a great attitude remembering the changes in your jeans

Found out tonight that DH and I get to go to a Red Sox game next Friday night! DSil can't use the tickets so we get to go! Didn't think I'd make it to a game this year! SO this weekend is a DisMeet to see TS3 and then next weekend is the Red Sox! I'm so excited!!!!

Oh I forgot to mention that DD1s DSi survived its dunk in the pool! There is a bit of water damage in the screen but it actually looks kind of neat! She's a very lucky girl!

That's cool about the red sox game! and I'm amazed the DSi survived.

Hey all, sorry I have been mia the past week or so...been busy with work, kids, house...you know...life! I am pleased to say though that it has been a good week health wise! As you may remember I went to Wenatchee a couple weekends ago and brought 7.8 lbs home with me to my weigh in last tuesday at WW. Well, I am pleased to say that at todays meeting I lost all of that weight plus 1 lb! Also, I only have 1 day left of the C25K! It is hard to believe! When I started it I had no idea I could do so much! I am so glad I stuck with it! I feel a lot more confident and even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight since I started it I have been getting tons of compliments from people and have lost a bunch of inches which I am sure I can attribute to the program!

Hope everyone is well and having a great summer so far!

SarahMay

Oh, and my son tied his shoe all by himself for the first time today! Also, my baby girl is turning 2 tomorrow! Oh, and my son caught his first fish at a fishing derby last saturday! Soooooo fun!

Happy Birthday to your DD tomorrow. That's great that your son tied his shoe. My DD starts kindergarten this year, and isn't even trying to tie laces yet. Of course, she doesn't have any shoes with laces, since not many of the kids shoes seem to have them, and daycares really discourage them.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenged – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 2
(congrats PrincessBride6205 & Corrinak)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------94!
not reporting in for 1 week------ 13
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 9
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 6
Excused------------------------- 4
weigh ins----------------------- 63
gains---------------------------- 14
maintains------------------------ 6
losses-------------------------- 43
new members --------------- 0


Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 2!
This week’s group loss = 36.1 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.26 %
Total group weight loss so far 228.6 pounds!
Let’s see how fast we can reach 500 pounds!
AWESOME!
Retention Rate (compared to the 78 weighins for our start weigh-in on May 28th)
(63+2+4)/ 78 = 83% (this includes the Losers and Maintainer and Excused people!)

Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 3? This time I’ve done a TOP 11 LIST which includes one tie, so there’s 12 names! That criteria may change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 3 Superstars!!
#11- TIE at 1.25% - keenercam & DaniB
#10- 1.36% - aamomma
#9- 1.43% - pjlla
#8- 1.53% - Piglet18
#7- 1.56% - Worfiedoodles
#6- 1.67% - mommyarewegoingback
#5- 2.04% - JOANNEL
#4- 2.08% - MJonesMBA2001
#3- 2.57% - Craftydawn
#2- 2.72% - njcarita

and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 3 Biggest Loser!!

#1- 2.88% - Ltl Mermaid

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!

Congratulations Ltl Mermaid !!!
What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by

Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[LuvBaloo]

NOW FOR THOSE OF US WHO SET A GOAL FOR THE CHALLENGE!

NOTE: this list includes participants who have reported in within the last 3weeks, once someone misses 3 weigh-ins they are dropped from this report.
How this works: you set your goal for what to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.
Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.
Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know.

We have done 3 out of 13 weeks, so the challenge is 23% complete.
aamomma 17
acename 10
bellaphia 15
BernardandMissBianca 19
bouldertcr 15
brinalyn530 2
buzz5985 20
carmiedog -48
cclovesdis -15
Connie96 44
Dahly 17
DisCanCan 15
disneymom2one 66
flipflopmom 60
Graciesmom77 -23
happysmyly -8
hmonkeyruns 22
Illini Disney Girl -13
Illini Disney Guy 14
jbm02 10
jenanderson 8
jennz 25
JOANNEL 58
keenercam 45
kimara 32
Kimkimba 3
Leleluvsdis 8
lisah0711 18
LMDisneygirl 10
lovedvc 57
LuvBaloo 29
maiziezoe 7
MinnieMouseMom 24
mommyof2Pirates 29
N&B'smom 14
NCRedding 3
njcarita 28
nunzia -5
OctoberBride03 10
Piglet18 11
planaholic -5
redwalker 29
RENThead09 3
Rose&Mike 26
sahbushka -13
sherry 16
tigger813 6
Tinker'n'Fun 17
uptown girl44 -6
Worfiedoodles 74
wtpclc 20
Yunchman 0

This is not an easy journey that we are on. We are the only ones who can make this dream happen for ourselves. Ask yourself what is really important to you? What will make you and your families happier at the end of the day? Will taking care of yourself and being healthy help you with your goals? What can you do each and every day to get yourself where you want to be?
by Lisah0711

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hey all, sorry I have been mia the past week or so...been busy with work, kids, house...you know...life! I am pleased to say though that it has been a good week health wise! As you may remember I went to Wenatchee a couple weekends ago and brought 7.8 lbs home with me to my weigh in last tuesday at WW. Well, I am pleased to say that at todays meeting I lost all of that weight plus 1 lb! Also, I only have 1 day left of the C25K! It is hard to believe! When I started it I had no idea I could do so much! I am so glad I stuck with it! I feel a lot more confident and even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight since I started it I have been getting tons of compliments from people and have lost a bunch of inches which I am sure I can attribute to the program!

Hope everyone is well and having a great summer so far!

SarahMay

Oh, and my son tied his shoe all by himself for the first time today! Also, my baby girl is turning 2 tomorrow! Oh, and my son caught his first fish at a fishing derby last saturday! Soooooo fun!

Sounds like you have been having alot of fun lately. Great job on getting that excess vacation weight off so quickly! Congrats on just about finishing the C25K program....isnt it amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it....I amaze myself everyday!

Congratulations! Ltl Mermaid and all the loosers for the week. Great Job Everyone

 

[tigger813]

Just back from a walk! Became a shower for a few minutes as the skies opened up on us!

Weigh in was ok, but not super. Up almost 2 lbs but that would probably be due to the 3 enchiladas I downed last night. Skipped breakfast at Dunkin this morning and just had my iced tea!

I will make a smoothie for breakfast after everyone is awake. Gotta head out in an hour and a half for my errands. Hope to be back by noon. Will either walk or do the elliptical or WATP later.

Starting to think about my QOTD for the next week! I have at least the first day's question. Since we have so many newbies this time I may repeat some of my questions from the last challenge.

Time to get moving for the day!

 

[jennz]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you ever have one of those days when you can't stop eating!!!!!!
This is my 3rd one in a row! Starting tp get into a funk
Weigh in is on Friday and i need to become a little more determined!!

You are funny! Yes I do have those days, most definitely. Why is that? It's like I have no control over myself. How did yesterday end up for you?

Kathy glad the thought of haggis can keep you out of the fridge! No ants today - yet - small victory! Sarah says the same type of things about bugs in the house - whatever! I agree with you - we'll live in peace as long as they stay outside.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Congratulations to all our superstars and especially to our biggest loser, Ltl Mermaid!

It's fun to see our group goal number going higher. Will we pass the 500 mark this summer?

Kudos to Shannon for all her had work as weightkeeper and the jenanderson for all her hard work as COW keeper!

Hey all, sorry I have been mia the past week or so...been busy with work, kids, house...you know...life! I am pleased to say though that it has been a good week health wise! As you may remember I went to Wenatchee a couple weekends ago and brought 7.8 lbs home with me to my weigh in last tuesday at WW. Well, I am pleased to say that at todays meeting I lost all of that weight plus 1 lb! Also, I only have 1 day left of the C25K! It is hard to believe! When I started it I had no idea I could do so much! I am so glad I stuck with it! I feel a lot more confident and even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight since I started it I have been getting tons of compliments from people and have lost a bunch of inches which I am sure I can attribute to the program!

Great job getting those vacation pounds gone plus an extra!

Starting to think about my QOTD for the next week! I have at least the first day's question. Since we have so many newbies this time I may repeat some of my questions from the last challenge.

We definately recycle things on our challenges -- QOTD and clippies! If you do a search for Between the BLs Summer Challenge 2009 you'll find all the questions from last summer's challenge. They won't be organized all nice and neat like corinnak's question of the day thread but they are there.

Have a great day all! It's 4:15 am here -- plane leaves in 3 hours!

 

[jennz]

3 hours - Are you packed and ready to go? Have a GREAT trip!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lisa have a great trip....Hope you have a magical time!!!!! Be Safe.

 

[JOANNEL]

Good morning all,

Conrats to all , not just the losers, we are all giving this a great effort!!

I am going to try to bake cookies this am to send to the boys in Germany. I hope I can keep my hands out of them!!!! This is my biggest downfall.

I think I am having a good week. Missed my sculpt class yesterday, had to take a neighbor to the airport. Did get a walk in on the beach before the skies opened up!!

Have a great day all!!

 

[jenanderson]

Congrats! Way to go!

congratulations Jen!!!!! So exciting to make goal!!!!!! You must feel amazing!!!! Nice job!!!!!

Way to go being at goal, jen!

Thanks everyone! It is really exciting since I had basically been maintaining for several weeks. It felt great to step on the scale and see that I was actually losing again.

Since January, I have lost 27 lbs (as of last Thursday).

I thought, really thought, that would be enough to go down a size.

Not according to my swimsuit. I just tried it on tonight, realizing that if I was lucky enough, I would need a new one for Sunday.

(sigh)... not so lucky...

And yet I'm sure I lost a size when it comes to wearing my shorts/jeans/pants. They are all loose. My jeans, so much that I won't wear them. I just don't want to purchase another pair until I lose more weight.

Swimsuits are evil and make no sense! Don't let it make you feel bad.

QOTD: nailpolish. I'm wearing a sparkley purple right now. I love purple it shouts I'm not afraid of color.

I love that your not afraid of color! Purple is such a great polish color.

Well, I am pleased to say that at todays meeting I lost all of that weight plus 1 lb! Also, I only have 1 day left of the C25K! It is hard to believe! When I started it I had no idea I could do so much! I am so glad I stuck with it! I feel a lot more confident and even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight since I started it I have been getting tons of compliments from people and have lost a bunch of inches which I am sure I can attribute to the program!

SarahMay - It is so great to hear about your accomplishments, you are an inspiration! I am proud of you for coming home right after vacation and getting back on track and losing that weight again so quickly! It is also great to hear about how you are finishing the C25K program. I would say that becoming a runner has made me feel totally more confident - glad you feel the same!

Have a great day all! It's 4:15 am here -- plane leaves in 3 hours!

Have a MAGICAL trip!

Congratulations to Ltl Mermaid for being our BL this week!

Morning Everyone! I am up and ready for a good day. Plans are to get a run done, do some power walking while shopping, go swimming and then after I am sure I have exercised as much as possible today....out for dinner for DH's birthday. We are going to my favorite Italian place and I know I will go over in points. To help be sure I don't have a gain from the meal, I will exercise as much as possible, drink water all day and eat extra light all day long.

Off to print out the names to draw for this week's COW winners!

 

[jenanderson]

Week 3 COW Results

Please know that you do not have to participate but the COW is here to help you build good habits and have fun as you focus on your health and fitness for the challenge.

I also feel I need to state that please let me know if I make any mistakes. I am only human and it is a bunch of data to keep organized. I try my hardest to be sure I accurately record all the postings and PM messages.

Statistics:
We had 22 people try the COW this week.
20 people reported their points for Part I (water, vegetables & exercising)
17 people reported about journaling in Part II

Here are the top numbers for the COW

26 points
tigger813
Wofriedoodles

27 points
njcarita

28 points
connie96
keenercam


A big congratulations to everyone on the list and thanks to everyone who sent in their numbers!

New to the COW….PRIZES!
Now, I printed out all the names of those who participated and drew one name from Part 1 (reporting your points) and one name from Part 2 (chatting about your new exercise). If your name is selected as the winner for one of our prizes, please send me a PM with your address information so I can send your prize!

PART 1 WINNER = mikamah
PART 2 WINNER = sherry

Again, congratulations to everyone who participated in the COW last week. I hope to have as many participants report in with both points and new nail polishes they tried out this week!

Stay tuned for the COW Week 5 information to be posted tomorrow night!

 

[N&B'smom]

Just wanted to thank you all for your sympathy about our sweet little hamster. The vet just called to check on him so it brought all the sadness back to me. But we are trying to move on and boy does this worry me about how I will respond when our 13 year old dog goes! It's not going to be pretty!!

I have to tell you I painted my nails a seriously bright fuschia/hot pink last night. Trying to be perky and summery!!!

Oh and even though I don't think I've lost anything, I can notice a difference! I just put on an outfit I wore last week and my tummy is smaller! WOO HOO!!