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

[Nicole786]

I joined in late for the May Challenge, and my Disney trip starts on August 20th so I won't be around to finish it off, but I can't wait to join this challenge from the start!!

 

[maiziezoe]

On another note.... DSIL sent me some hand-me-downs a few months ago. I have ALWAYS thought of her as super slim and trim so I was excited when a few of the things actually fit. I put the rest in a bag for the Goodwill and put it in the basement and forgot about it. Well, I was cleaning out the basement yesterday and came across the bag and decided to try a few of the things again and they FIT!! The only things that didn't fit were because they were petites (DSIL is about 5' tall... I am 5'5"). I am wearing a great pair of Ann Taylor walking shorts today and they so comfortable! I also pulled out another pair of white capris to keep. The rest is back in the Goodwill bag! Hopefully the bags will make it to the store this weekend!

Does anyone here subscribe to the Weight Watchers E-tools? I am making a recipe tonight and I am interested to know just how "bad" it really is. I suppose I could figure out the points for all of the ingredients and then do the math... but I'd rather not!! I'm mathematically challenged, as you may know. Maybe I'll ask for a year's subscription to E-tools for my birthday.


Watched every minulte of it. I felt bad for those twins, John and James. They are obviously struggling. They both lost over 100 pounds, which is TERRIFIC, but at their size they easily should have shed a lot more in that amount of time. But at least they are still at it.

Several of the BL at-home contestants had less than spectacular losses. But I suppose if they are still working at it, that is what counts.... like I've said about my own weight loss... slow and steady (although if there was $100,00 on the line, I'm sure I would have/could have lost a lot quicker!! )

I was so happy to see Eric Chopin looking much slimmer and happier. Just something about him that I like and I want to see him succeed.

Koli looked pretty upset/depressed most of the show. I think he was upset about being out of the running for the big prize. Glad he was able to win something though... and that prize is nothing to sneeze at! (BTW, who dresses that guy?? That outfit was terrible!)

I thought Ashley and Michael both looked FABULOUS!! I hope they can stick with it. No talk about any budding romance though.... but maybe they are trying to keep it on the DL.

Gotta run for a potty break before my next group of students arrives! (I'm subbing for a 2nd grade Special Ed. coordinator today.)...............P

Wooo Hooo! Fitting into smaller sizes is always awesome! Especially when they are free!

I belong to ww online. I can do the recipe builder thingy if you want.

Koli's outfit was crazy. I was one of the peeps that voted to keep Daris in the top three. He's smile made me smile. Such a cutie.

I was thrilled that Michael won! He looked really great.

I thought the same about James and John, especially since Michael weighed more than either of them. On the other hand, the biggest losers were the ones who stayed on the ranch the longest.

I expected Shay to have lost more than fifty-something pounds in the 5 months since last season's finale.

I was surprised at how little James and John lost too... especially for how big they were. I was a little surprised at Migdalea (sp) and Drea. Mig looked bigger at the finale than she did when she left the ranch.

I thought Michaels mom looked great. She lost about 20 years. She looked more like his sister than his mom.

 

[pjlla]

I thought the same about James and John, especially since Michael weighed more than either of them. On the other hand, the biggest losers were the ones who stayed on the ranch the longest.

I expected Shay to have lost more than fifty-something pounds in the 5 months since last season's finale.

My reaction to John and James - "Wow they're still so big!" I know they had a lot of physical problems - at least one of them did - but I expected more too I guess.

I was surprised at Shay's loss too at first, but then I realized, she wasn't on the ranch at all. I don't know if BL supports the contestants or Shay financially while they are participating, but if not, I'm sure she had to work, plus she has two small (step?) children in the house to care for. I know I couldn't have lost 52 pounds in five months while working and taking care of my kid - heck it took me six months to lose 30 pounds last year - so that really put it into perspective for me. 52 pounds in 5 months is still a great accomplishment! I wish Subway would sponsor my weight loss effort !

Bree

Not to take anything away from Shay's weight loss (or yours), but I agree that 52 pounds in 5 months is good, but not spectacular. Especially when you are as large as Shay was to start. PLUS she got a good head start learning the whole exercise/eating right thing when she WAS on the ranch. When I re-started this whole journey 29 months ago, I was at 200 pounds. I lost almost 40 between January 2 and April 14.... that is more than 10 pounds per month. I also have two kids and a job and a big house and lots of activities to keep up with.... so no excuse there for Shay.

I can ASSURE you if someone was offering me $1000 per pound I would definitely have lost more than 52 pounds in 5 months!! Glad Subway gave her some incentive to keep going........................P

 

[maiziezoe]

I completely agree about the twins and some of the other "at home" contestants - especially Andrea. I was kind of disappointed in her results, particularly because she reminded me a lot of me when she was at the ranch. Oh well, I hope she keeps losing on her own. Her dad looked great though.

Koli was pretty stylin' - but I thought Sam's outfit was worse - his belt was clear up to his chest! Those guns are something to be proud of, but was the sleeve cuffing really necessary? And Michael's belt buckle was the first thing I saw when he busted through - yikes! OK, let me stop...

I did feel bad for Koli because he seemed really disappointed, but $100,000 is still awesome dude! I kept telling my son that Koli looked like he was going to throw up the whole time he was waiting to be weighed - we kept waiting for him to turn around and hurl off the back of the podium - it was pretty funny.

The final three all looked great - and it was really cute how Daris couldn't quit smiling the whole time. It was sorta anti-climatic at the end though - it was like MichaelwinsconfettiOKbye. I really don't think Michael and Ashley are an item - I could be wrong of course - but I'm thinking that Ashley isn't really his type if you know what I mean (they remind me of Will and Grace if that helps clarify). It does seem to me that Daris has a (not reciprocated) crush on Ashley though.

I didn't mean to be so long, none of my friends watch this show so I only have my 9 yo DS to talk about it with normally - how nice to have new friends to talk about the next season with !

Bree

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Oh my gosh... Sam.. the rolled up sleeves... too funny!! I remember doing that to my pants in high school.

I thought the ending was odd too. I wanted to see his reaction a little more. Perhaps if his family would not have bum-rushed the stage.

Rumor around here (the Chicago area) is that Ashley came to visit Michael during the off time. Perhaps there was a shoe sale at Nordies.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I did not watch much of the show this season but hearing all of your discussions made me check out the website. I saw the before and after pics. Wow amazing at how much some of them lost and how different they look. I am suprised at john and james too. If the only thing I had to focus on was exersize and eating... I would have thought to see a bigger difference in them. Its amazing how all the extra weight makes you look older. I think the biggest change as far as looks go is Daris. wow what a difference.

 

[LMO429]

If Koli was not eliminated to be in the final 3. Would he have won the 250,000 prize? I could not see his percentage of weight loss. I know Michaels was 50.19%

 

[brinalyn530]

I did not watch much of the show this season but hearing all of your discussions made me check out the website. I saw the before and after pics. Wow amazing at how much some of them lost and how different they look. I am suprised at john and james too. If the only thing I had to focus on was exersize and eating... I would have thought to see a bigger difference in them. Its amazing how all the extra weight makes you look older. I think the biggest change as far as looks go is Daris. wow what a difference.

It's funny you say that about looking older - I thought some of them looked older after they had lost weight. Daris' face looked like a twelve year old's before, but he looks like a man now. And Shay had those deep laugh lines that she didn't have even at the last finale five months ago. On the other hand, Koli looks so much younger now than before. It's weird...

Bree

 

[NancyIL]

If Koli was not eliminated to be in the final 3. Would he have won the 250,000 prize? I could not see his percentage of weight loss. I know Michaels was 50.19%

According to Jillian's recap on her web site (http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/Biggest-Loser-Season-9-Episode-19), Koli lost 53.35% of his weight. Therefore, he would've won $250,000 had he been the 3rd finalist.

I thought Maria (Michael's mom) looked much younger, too.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

It's funny you say that about looking older - I thought some of them looked older after they had lost weight. Daris' face looked like a twelve year old's before, but he looks like a man now. And Shay had those deep laugh lines that she didn't have even at the last finale five months ago. On the other hand, Koli looks so much younger now than before. It's weird...

Bree

Yes I do agree with daris and some of the others too. I guess I just was amazed at some of the older women, now they look so much younger and even koli and sam too.

 

[cativa]

Late to the party....is it too late to join for summer?

I joined the boards years ago, but have been a bit of a lurker until now

We're headed to Disneyland this August (our first time at GCH!) and a few pounds off will really help me keep up with my stepdaughter!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

DH has plantar fasciatis, and this sounds exactly like what he experiences when it is acting up. It was really easy for a podiatrist to diagnose, supposedly there is one spot that clues him in, and when he pressed on it DH almost jumped off the table. You might want to check on that.

Talked to mom today, apparently she had PF. I remember the boot but couldn't remember what it was for. She opted for the boot instead of the injections.

I'm going to start doing the exercises her Dr gave her. I need to call my dr again tomorrow, no appt available for the rest of the week.

Do you think I should hold off on doing C25K? DS13 has decided we are doing the Everest Challenge in 2011 if it's still available. So I have to get into some kind of shape, and I'll now have a year to do it.

 

[tigger813]

Catching up on what I couldn't watch last night when I was watching BL!

Had our turkey chop suey that also had low fat cheese on top and lite Ragu.

Didn't get in any other exercise today except giving two massages. It's been hotter than Hades here today! Took kids to DD1s best friend's house after school to swim. I didn't have time to swim but I did stand in the water which felt great.

Tomorrow I'm planning on getting in some extra workouts during the day. Not sure yet if I'm walking in the morning but I will be doing some WATP and/or elliptical tomorrow.

Need to head to WalMart and Target tomorrow to get some supplies. Luckily it will not be as hot. Will get hot again on Monday. Hoping to go see Shrek sometime this weekend. We have a b'day party to go to and we're meeting some Dis folks for a bbq on Sunday.

DH is sad he didn't win us a podcast cruise but we still have our trip if only we could get our waitlist for BWV or BCV!

Good night all!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Late to the party....is it too late to join for summer?

I joined the boards years ago, but have been a bit of a lurker until now

We're headed to Disneyland this August (our first time at GCH!) and a few pounds off will really help me keep up with my stepdaughter!

Its NEVER too late to join a BL Challenge!

 

[pinkle]

I need to get going....i had recently lost 3 of my 10 lbs..i've been cutting back and running 4-5km 5 days a week. I've been really impressing myself UNTIL I got on the scale today my 3lbs found me! I don't get it! UGH!

 

[Graciesmom77]

I wanted Ahley to win, the whole girl power thing, but was happy for all of them. I was AMAZED at Micheal. Its hard to believe it was the same man! I voted for Darius instead of Koli too.

I have been sick with some stomach bug all week. I have never had the flu this long, but I can't seem to shake it. DD2's birthday and my cousins wedding all this weekend, and nothing is ready. The house is a MESS! You would think with my sis living here (for free) for the last 8 months, knowing how sick I have been and all I have to do, that she would help, but nope. She makes more messes than the kids! So frustrating.

Sorry about the complaining. Its been a crap week and I am in a crap mood. I have to say though, coming on here and reading all the posts certainly does help me. I hope you all know how much you help me!

 

[LMO429]

According to Jillian's recap on her web site (http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/Biggest-Loser-Season-9-Episode-19), Koli lost 53.35% of his weight. Therefore, he would've won $250,000 had he been the 3rd finalist.

I thought Maria (Michael's mom) looked much younger, too.

it seemed Koli lost a higher percentage of wt loss but I was not entirely sure. Thanks for the link

Personally Koli's attitude was annoying to me I'm glad he was not in the final 3. I also have a feeling he is going to gain his weight back. He had that same attitude that all previous winners had who gained the weight back. I think he had his eye to much on the big prize and not really about why he gained all the wt. in the first place.

 

[flipflopmom]

I'm going to start doing the exercises her Dr gave her. I need to call my dr again tomorrow, no appt available for the rest of the week.

Do you think I should hold off on doing C25K? DS13 has decided we are doing the Everest Challenge in 2011 if it's still available. So I have to get into some kind of shape, and I'll now have a year to do it.

I would wait for confirmation from the dr, if possible. Walking definitely made DH's worse until he started doing what the dr. ordered. Good luck at getting an appt. quickly!

Didn't get in any other exercise today except giving two massages. It's been hotter than Hades here today!

Wow, Tigger didn't exercise???? Can't believe it! Actually makes me feel better, so don't take that wrong!

Sorry about the complaining. Its been a crap week and I am in a crap mood. I have to say though, coming on here and reading all the posts certainly does help me. I hope you all know how much you help me!

I hope you feel better soon, hon! I know when I feel bad, messes even look worse, and everything gets to me. Here's a for you!

I am so glad that we are getting back into gear. I have totally missed all the posts, comraderie, and encouragement this week. I didn't get to run today like I should have, DH's parents are at the beach, so I am taking DD to my Mom every morning, which takes an hour off my morning workout time. I just couldn't jump into those running shoes at 4:45 this morning without coffee, and after I had some, I only had 20 minutes before DH had to leave, so no run. I did some of the 30 day shred. I can't stop eating the last few days either. I am sure it's TOM, but I just can't get full??????

I guess I'll just try to do a video in the am, and run Friday and Saturday to make up for it.

Only 7 more days left of school, and they are JAM PACKED. I guess the extra stress there isn't helping my moods!

Night everyone, thanks for reading my book, I guess I just missed you all!!!!

Taryn

 

[tigger813]

Actually I did walk 2-3 miles this morning!

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

I am going to first post and say that I will be joining in. At little late, but still just in time. I haven't read the thread yet, but I will go back tomorrow during the day and get a feel for what is required.

Here's a little information about me. My scale died and I need to get a new one this weekend. If I had to guess I am approximately 30#'s overweight. I can confirm this after I get the scale.

I am also disabled with a myriad of health problems. The one that will hinder me the most is a severe neck injury. Just got the release to start walking again. So the treadmill has been dusted off and is ready to go.

Okay, now I am off to actually read the thread and post a proper requirement as needed.

Last but not least, sorry but I can't put the contest thingy in my signature. I find that things like that are too much pressure on me. Oh, by the way, my name is Diane.

 

[tigger813]

Good morning!

I'm up despite being up for about an hour overnight. We had a really nasty thunderstorm with really vivid lightning, downpours and LOUD thunder! DD1 was up with me. She got reading done at least. Not getting any exercise in this morning but will do some later when I get back from doing my errands. No clients scheduled. DD1 has a choral concert tonight s we have to go out at about 6:30 for that. She has a duet with one of her friends.

Making DD1s lunch now. I'd so go back to sleep if I could. I may have to take a nap this afternoon.

Only around 70 today which will feel wonderful after the broiler we've been in the last 2 days!