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

[Connie96]

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 8 Superstars!!

#9- 0.73% - bouldertcr
#8- 0.74% - pjlla
#7- 0.78% - Rose&Mike
#6- 0.96% - carmiedog
#5- TIE AT 1.03% - mikamah & our newest member Zoesmama03
#4- 1.34% - mommyof2pirates
#3- 1.35% - brinalyn530
#2- 1.40% - Dahly

and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 8 Biggest Loser is the lady who said:
I AM GOING TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE IN THE NEXT WEEK'S TOP TEN BIGGEST LOSERS.

#1- 1.46% - Connie96

SERIOUSLY??! Plan or no plan, and all bravado aside, I am FLOORED!

Of those who said that you'd join me in the fight for top ten, a special congrats to Lindsay, Bree and Kathy!!

And, to everyone else on the list, y'all are totally ROCKIN' it!

Congratulations Connie!! AND ALL THE TOP LoSeRs = great looking list!!!!

Congrats to you, lady!!!! I know what you mean, when it comes right down to it, running is my cardio of choice. Hoping you get a run and lunch soon!!

Congrats Connie!!!!!

congrats Connie!!!! and the rest of us!! The first time this challenge for me to be in the top ten. Connie, I love that you made number ONE afte setting your mind to it last friday and also pumping many of us up to join you. Great work everyone!!

Y'all, this is just nuts. I'm hardly believing it. Thank you everybody!

See Connie... you made a plan and it WORKED!! That is what I am always talking about!! Way to go! (and woohoo to me... I can't believe I made the list!)

Way to go, Pamela!

Connie - WOW! You did it and I am so proud of you for being the biggest loser this week!

Welcome back, Jen! Can you believe it!? (BTW, I'm sticking to my workouts this week - even without accumulating COW points. )

Congrats to all the losers, especially Connie! I am excited to make the list, because my weight is coming off verrrrry slowly this summer.

Awesome job, Rose!!

Whoohoo Connie!

I see you on that list too, girl! WooHoo to you too!!

Wednesday QOTD: Who is your favorite Disney villain? Sometimes the heros and heroines need a villain in their lives to be a catalyst to personal discovery and finding happiness. Has there been a villain in your weight loss journey?

Favorite Disney villain... I'm gonna go with Ursula. I've loved The Little Mermaid for, what, 20 years now? And, I've never laughed so hard as when I heard my 7yo niece sing "booooddddyyyyy language, heh!!" - complete with the shoulder shake.

Villain in weight loss... myself, I suppose. And Blue Bell ice cream. And Mexican food. And french fries. Yes, I have issues. But, I guess the lesson of the week is that you can have issues and STILL be a weekly Biggest Loser.

Anybody wanna go for the Top Ten two weeks in a row??

 

[brinalyn530]

I see you on that list too, girl! WooHoo to you too!!

Anybody wanna go for the Top Ten two weeks in a row??

Thank you ! I'm there - let's do this thing !

Bree

 

[flipflopmom]

Okay - Brain SPARK. Just decided I want to use Disney decor in my classroom this year. I have about a week to pull this together. No die cut machines. Wish I had a cricut and use the Mickey head... May beg paint sample Mickey Heads from Home Depot. Any wonderful ideas?

I've got some boxes from the Mickey's Surprise I had from the WDW florist last year, I could use those. Black, red, yellow. Thanks to 2 years of Deluxe dining, I have 8 Mickey Mugs, could use one or two for pencils. Black, red, yellow in the room.

Focusing on building vocabulary, so I am going to do a Magical Words wall, use a picture of the castle, and maybe Tink and wand to decorate that....

Gotta go dig through all the stuff I never throw away from trips. Gotta be something I could use.

Thought about a sign on the door that says "The Most Magical Place at SES". Could write their names on stars....

WOAH> Got really OT there. SORRY!!!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: My weight loss villain are the weekends when I lighten up the workouts and drink alcohol and eat what I want.

Just had a very productive morning with DD2. I mowed the lawn and then we went and did several errands. I exchanged my smelly sneakers at Payless. Found other pairs that also smelled bad but the girl had a stuffy nose and couldn't smell it. Then DD2 and I drove to Burlington and went to Justice. They had shorts on sale so I picked up several for each of the girls and the woman gave me 40% off even though I didn't have my coupon. Then we went and had lunch at a place called the Ginger Pad. I had mandarin orange chicken with lo mein. Wasn't what I planned but didn't see anything else in the area that DD2 would eat. Next DD2 and I went to the Omaha Steak store and got 2 of their current deals on burgers, steaks, chicken, hot dogs and potatoes. I also bought the au gratin potatoes that we really like. Having steak and stuffed baked potatoes for supper. Our last stop was to The Cheesecake Factory for cheesecake for Friday night's dessert though it will be hard to wait until then. I can see us getting into them tonight.

Parents left around 9 this morning. My house is quiet and the downstairs is empty. I will go down later this afternoon and do some WATP. Gotta pick up DD1 at 2:30. Catching up on my soap from today. Way behind on my water intake so I had better get going with that. I also need to get going straightening up my house. Stuff is piled everywhere! But now is break time for me for a few minutes.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I haven't signed up yet, but I've got a 10K on my radar for 9/11. Let's do it!!

I don't wear any jewelry when I train or workout, but I do wear my wedding rings when I race. Running my neighborhood is one thing, but a race is "public". I always wear my rings in public.

10K sounds great! Maybe that's it...I just feel naked without it!

Clicking thru from this article to another, it appears that this information is based on a book "Ready, Set, Go - Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults" by Phil Campbell. Has anyone read it??

No, but I'll give it a look!

Happy Tuesday everybody!
It's going to feel like a long day for me today. My leg is sore, and I'm hobbling around at work. Luckily I can sit for periods of time and put my foot up.

Fun for today: I will be making a strawberry pina colada (without the rum) and sitting back with my feet up watching a movie this evening.

Hope your leg is feeling better. That does sound like fun...I like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain...

QOTD....my birthstone is a garnet and I don't believe I own anything (i did have a pair of earrings many moons ago!) I don't where much jewelery unless it's chucky and fun!
I had a strange call today that my dad wasn't feeling too well. He has had a triple bypass many years ago and never fully recovered so when I got done work (from home) I was planning to go right over there, only to remember my son has taken my car to the movie theatre. I will have to wait for hubby to get home. He is such a stubborn man and he has NO idea that his wife has called me. He definetly will not go see a doctor (what do they know)!?!? I think she is hoping I can talk some sense into him (doubt it!) We do believe pray works, so I am praying that he will do that right thing....sorry to go on....this seems like a place you can do that.
I might go for a run later tonight (great stress reliever) when it cools down.
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Sending for your dad, I hope things are going well...

Haven't been as good today but I'm still drinking my water!

Had a quick bite at McD's doing errands with DD2 this afternoon. Had turkey gorditas for supper. I'm hoping to go on another 2-3 mile walk in a bit. Still kind of warm though.

Tomorrow will be more me time than today. Though I do have to mow the lawn after dropping DD1 off at theater camp. Going to get lots of workout time in tomorrow. Only errand I need to do is to run to Kmart to get more school supplies. I did get a few at Target earlier today when I got the baby gift I needed!

That doesn't sound like a bad day to me -- and I am impressed you are already picking up school supplies!

school supply shopping already! I don't want to think about that yet.

I'm with you, I'm going to put it off as long as possible

I took a class on Humor in Healthcare a few years ago, and it was pretty interesting and humor is something I've used during my nursing career quite a bit. So many people can be made to feel more at ease with a little joke and laughter. Some, not so much, but the class was on reading cues from patients, and that's pretty easy to do usually. Love the pic of your husband. And that really stinkd they switched your class. Not very fair, and if it was me, I wouldn't be able to stay the extra 2 hrs because of camp hours too. You should take that friday you'll be off and pamper yourself all day.

that show looks hilarious. We've only seen the shorts on Disney xd, but I should find out when it's on and watch a whole show.

Humor goes a long way in scary situations. I'm glad you employ it when possible. Wipeout is funny, and great because you don't need to watch it every week, or even every minute It's perfect for the mom trying to get something done while placating her ds with some time spent together...

Just back from a walk with DD1 to the library. We also walked to the center of town to see the kitten's in the window at the vets and then to the ATM and home again. I really needed this walk since Mom surprised me with a cake for my b'day. She won't be here for my b'day so we had one tonight. I had a small piece and some like French Silk ice cream. Need to track my walk on sparkpeople, at least 2 miles. Having my last bottle of water now.

That was so thoughtful, I hope you enjoyed your

I'll start with the QOTD: My idea of fun is probably a little distorted, but here is what I did. I took a nap after work.

It's been a horrible last 2 days. I binged both days. I'm hoping to avoid that tomorrow. I bought some salad ingredients today and am actually considering trying Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. I am hoping doing that might help reduce my "junk" food cravings. I love WW, but I also know that changing things up a bit can help.

Well, BL friends, as some of you always say "Tomorrow is a new day" and I'm hoping to make it one of the best ones ever!

Thanks for letting me vent!

A nap sounds like a guaranteed fun time to me I hope you are feeling better today and changing things up works well for you.

I used to wear my rings all the time--never took them off. Two years ago DH's wedding band wore through and mine were beat up, so we got a new band for him and a new set for me. It's really lovely with lots of tiny diamonds around my original diamond and on the wedding band. It gets sooooooo dirty and when I workout my fingers sometimes get like sausages. So since I workout after work a lot, I don't put them on most days, because I don't want to leave them in the locker at the Y and I definitely don't want to try to run. I've kind of gotten used to not wearing them. Sometimes I just wish I had a plain gold band to wear.

Did you book a solo trip to WL? When are you going to be there?

Your rings sound lovely! I can see why you would never leave them in a locker at the Y! I have three separate rings -- engagement, band and eternity band -- so it's easy to leave the sparkly ones at home and just go with the gold!

Terrible, horrible, no good day.

1. Ate great yesterday. 3 M run, and the scale was UP 3 pounds this am????? No swollen hands,etc....
2 - Took AK to gymnastics, came home hoping for a walk after DH got home. My appt. was at 3:30 this pm. Well, he decided to take himself out for breakfast, didn't get home until 10:30. In the meantime, the dr. called and asked if I could come at 1 instead. Jumped in the shower, took Sophie to Mom's, got there just in time. NO WORKOUT!
3- Got to dr.'s office, and weight was about 5 lbs higher than at home.
4 - Got in their lovely swaddling clothes, and WAITED FOR 50 minutes in a tablecloth for the dr.
5- Went to DMV to renew my driver's license. WAITED FOR 1HR and 40 MIN!
6 - Girls argued, Brad pouted this evening.
7. Didn't get to make or drink my tea, so no caffeine during the day, major headache.
8.Going to take the little s to bed. 1HOUR LATER THAN they should at their latest, due to a phone call that the person didn't take the hint!
9. Quick email check, we had registration today and the kids found out who their teachers are. I ALREADY HAVE A FRIEND REQUEST ON FACEBOOK FROM A PARENT!!!! I didn't even get to register my OWN child. I have strict no parents on my FB rule, hate to start a relationship with this person in that way. I might just never get back on!!!!
10. Good night.

That was quite a day... I really hope today is better!

Okay, I answered the QOTD this morning with my two "fun" things: lunch with mom and after work run. WELL! I got neither. First, my mom was without a car today because my sister had it while hers was in the shop, so... we rescheduled for Thursday. And, thunderstorms this evening, so no running. Instead I pedalled the exercise bike for 45 minutes while I watched thru a new exercise video that I plan to do later this week. It was fine, but I'd rather run.

Sorry about missing out on the original fun plan, I hope today you can do something you really enjoy!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Getting a late start on my walk. Neighbor had a migraine so she was skipping this morning. So, I slept late. I'm going to head out and do 2-3 miles this morning. Knees bothering me a bit so I'll take it easy. I'm going to do more WATP later once my house is mine again. We'll drop DD1 off at theater and head to the Omaha Steak place and pick up a few pieces of cheesecake for Friday's dessert. THen I'll come back and mow the lawn. Hasn't grown much but needs a trim in certain places.

Sounds like a very active start to your day!

Wednesday QOTD: Who is your favorite Disney villain? Sometimes the heros and heroines need a villain in their lives to be a catalyst to personal discovery and finding happiness. Has there been a villain in your weight loss journey?

My favorite villain is Gaston -- He is roughly the size of a barge, and can't fathom why any girl wouldn't feel lucky to have him. I find that to be quite humorous

When I wrote this question I was thinking people would choose food or inanimate objects as the villain -- no one is a villian in their own story! We make mistakes, we pick ourselves up, we go on. Sometimes there's a little self-sabotage, but no true villainy! My villain is evening snacking, and eating extra snacks at work. I'm not saying I'm not personally responsible -- no one pours the Hershey nuggets down my throat -- but it was meant as a "what is your downfall kind of way" -- like the bed is so comfy I cannot get up

QOTD: My favorite villain is Maleficent! I really came to "know" her reading the Kingdom Keepers books! She is nasty! Somedays I feel that way: LOL!

Parents are leaving when I leave this morning so I had better get moving!

I'll check in with my progress and eating later! I also want to share my walking playlist with you! Some of it is amusing (or at least I think so!)!

She is a good one! I love how she changes into a dragon! I know you will miss your parents, but enjoy getting back to your routine. I'm eager to see your playlist, I'm sure there are some fun songs for us!

Then DD and I spent the rest of the afternoon doing some shopping (some fun shopping and some necessity shopping) and out to lunch. That was fun... especially since DD seemed to be an in exceptionally good mood! (Hey, she's a teenager.... you learn to relish those moments!) I didn't get any of my planned stuff done (so that all gets crammed into today), but that's life.

My DS loves this show too. I never intend to watch it, but I get kind of sucked into it when he has it on. It is amazing to me what people are willing to put themselves through for a cash prize!!

My quick answer is Queen of Hearts.

My biggest Villain along my weight loss journey has been myself.... and I have also been my own greatest Hero... sometimes both in the same day!!

As much as we might like to blame our downfall on this journey on others, let's face it, ultimately it is ALL UP TO US! (I had a much more eloquent response written, but I had a "poof" moment here and I don't have time to re-write it all!)

Shopping definitely sounds like fun! I agree about Wipeout, there is no way I would do that for money. I would definitely break something I might need later!

The Queen of Hearts is a freaky one, isn't she?! You are absolutely right, success or failure is all up to us -- I just meant it as a fun question -- and I definitely know about being my own villain and hero in the same day. That humanity is a killer, isn't it?!

QOTD I love the villians even more than any other characters. I have a poster of all the villians in my classroom. The kids love it. One class told me that "They never thought I had such a dark side" If there is one I have to pick it would have to be Cruella. Even though Chip and Dale are not really villians what they do to Donald could classify. They are also 2 of my favorites since I met them at the 1964 World's Fair in NY.

Pampering Day Reach out to a friend. Call or meet a friend today.

I got invited to go out tonight with some moms that I have worked with on the musicals at the local high school. I am thinking about skipping yoga to meet with them. I can't believe how quiet it has been here at the house and I think I need some conversation more than yoga.

Ah, a villains lover! I know there has been a lot of talk about a villains resort, how fun it would be for the adults! I hope you go out with the moms and have a ball, it definitely sounds like you are ready to cut loose and be with people!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Quick good morning. Did my 3M run, got AK to gym. Whatever weird weight I had yesterday is gone, whew! Feeling MUCH happier!!!!!

QOTD: My biggest villains are myself and DH. He, unfortunately, enjoys lots of unhealthy foods and doesn't always understand my lack of willpower. My favorite villain? Maybe the voodoo guy in Princess and the frog? I like the music!

Glad you are feeling better! The voodoo guy does have some great music, I really enjoyed that movie!

I ran/walked 5 miles today!!!! It took me 81 min, so just over 16 min/mile average. Slow and steady. That's my motto. Now I'm am going to dust, vacuum, and wash the kitchen floor before we go to the beach. It's looking like a perfect beach day.

You are doing great, and I hope you enjoyed your day at the beach!

I AM BACK! Oh it feels good to be home. We had an incredible trip and I would not trade it for the world but...I was so tired of dirty campground bathrooms and sleeping in a small little camper-sized double bed with DH (DH is 6'4" and takes a lot of room).

We got home late last night and before I went to bed, I stepped on the scale to see the damage. I am happy to say that I am exactly where I was when I left. This is amazing because I ate ice cream, smores, Culvers burger and fries (driving out there and driving home), and many other things that I normally know that I should not put anywhere near my mouth. I am sure I was able to maintain because of the amount of hiking we did.

Since I have had a week off of running, I am going to be starting up slow again. I have to start getting a training plan in place since I have only 6 weeks until my next race. My goal today is to write up a plan and then get a nice 3 mile run in later tonight.

It is time to get going again though. I am going to make a statement that as of TODAY, I am going to stay focused and dedicated to getting rid of the last 10 pounds. Maintaining is good but it would be better to maintain if I were at my final goal.

I'm glad all the activity paid off -- I knew it would! Making a plan is the first step, and one of the fun parts of running for me. I love having a plan to follow, I feel like the path is there and I just have to do it!

I don't know who my favorite villain is--maybe Cruella. I did like the teddy bear in TS3. I felt really sad for him. My villain in this journey has been me, and the messages I still keep hearing from when I was a kid. It would be easy to say it was my Mom's fault, but I'm a grownup now. It did really help to talk to my sisters about it and realize she did it to all of us--we all hear those messages. I'm sorry they have to deal with it, but it helps knowing she wasn't just singling (sp?) me out--she had "issues."

I hear things from when I was a kid, too, but I think they are not as hurtful as yours. I hear my mom saying "If you're not going to do it right, then don't bother at all" -- and I apply that to exercise and eating healthy. She meant dusting the furniture, but I internalize that and I have to make a conscious effort to accept good enough, or something is better than nothing. I'm so glad you realize that her issues were not about you, they were hers -- you have your own (we all do!), and that's all you have to work on.

Missed Punch Out last night, DS had lots of work to do for school so by the time he was done he was grouchy. He also wanted a Klondike bar – which he cannot for the life of him pronounce correctly - so he got really mad at me when I laughed at him (I know, I know, mean mommy ). I think if he doesn’t feel like playing tonight, I’ll just play by myself! Hope you have a better day today than yesterday.

It seems that lots of us have had difficulties this week, I think we need a group hug ! Sending PD and get well wishes to everyone who needs them !

The absolute worst though was the surgeon who told my mom to stop crying and “get over it” after he told her that my dad would never walk again and would be totally dependent on her for the rest of his life. I still hate that guy .

Wednesday QOTD: Who is your favorite Disney villain? Sometimes the heros and heroines need a villain in their lives to be a catalyst to personal discovery and finding happiness. Has there been a villain in your weight loss journey?
My favorite Disney villain is Hades, he’s so funny! I would have to say that I am definitely my own worst enemy as far as my weight loss goes, I don’t know if I’d call myself a villain though!

It is a great idea to play by yourself -- we don't need a partner or kid to do something fun! Yep, we all need a big And that surgeon -- I don't have the words, but I am so sorry that happened to your family! You can make a situation worse or you can make it better, and he definitely chose worse Would you believe I've never seen Hercules? Sounds like I need to make an effort!

Favorite Disney villain... I'm gonna go with Ursula. I've loved The Little Mermaid for, what, 20 years now? And, I've never laughed so hard as when I heard my 7yo niece sing "booooddddyyyyy language, heh!!" - complete with the shoulder shake.

Villain in weight loss... myself, I suppose. And Blue Bell ice cream. And Mexican food. And french fries. Yes, I have issues. But, I guess the lesson of the week is that you can have issues and STILL be a weekly Biggest Loser.

Anybody wanna go for the Top Ten two weeks in a row??

Congratulations to our BL! I love Ursula, too, she cracks me up! Yes, that is a great lesson -- you don't have to be perfect to succeed!

Okay - Brain SPARK. Just decided I want to use Disney decor in my classroom this year. I have about a week to pull this together. No die cut machines. May beg paint sample Mickey Heads from Home Depot. Thought about giving a character to each kid. Any wonderful ideas?

I so admire anyone who can ! Those kids are lucky to have you, and I think it makes perfect sense to not friend the families on FaceBook -- that's just creepy!

QOTD: My weight loss villain are the weekends when I lighten up the workouts and drink alcohol and eat what I want.

Yep, the weekends kill me, too. I guess I need to impose the same structure I have during the week, but it's definitely a challenge...

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Back from lunch with my friend. I had the Greek salad at Panera, only ate half and had one small thing of dressing on the side. I should be straightening my house, but I'm contemplating a nap. DS made it through security and is waiting on his first flight. We're having t-storms today, so I hope he doesn't get stuck somewhere or that Mike and I don't end up in traffic. The drive takes about 90 min so we'll leave when Mike gets home.

Eating wise, the next two weeks will be a challenge. I know we'll have stuff in the house that we don't normally have and I know we'll eat out more. I am just going to do the best I can, and enjoy this visit. We were going to fly DS back, but we might just eat the ticket and drive him. Mike and I could use a day or two out of town, and I'm a little sad that I never saw the apartment that DS lived in this summer. I know I'll see his new apartment later this fall, but I am wanting to do the Mom thing and help him move in. Hopefully he will cooperate.

What a differnence a year makes. I was pretty close to a basket case this time last year--before he went away to college. Here's what has changed in a year:
1. Went from SAHM to working girl.
2. Went from couch potato to a runner
3. Went from junk food eating caffeine a holic, terrible eater to full vegetarian, no soda, no artificial sweeteners, pretty healthy over all eater
4. Lost 36.8 pounds and went from hating to have my picture taken to really not minding too much.
5. Went from the biggest worrier on the planet, to just worry a little too much on occasion. And I must say not worrying so much is kind of nice. I credit this to the exercise and the no caffeine.
6. Made a bunch of really nice new friends along the way.

I'm a little weepy. I'm always like this before we see DS. I don't know why. I think I just realize how much I miss him and get excited about seeing him again.

Ok, enought reflection on my part. If I don't get back on today, have a great evening.

 

[donac]

I'm a little weepy. I'm always like this before we see DS. I don't know why. I think I just realize how much I miss him and get excited about seeing him again.

Ok, enought reflection on my part. If I don't get back on today, have a great evening.

I know how you feel. We get to see ds2 more often than you see your son but everytime I see him and he leaves I get a little weepy too. I'm even weepy today because he suggested we get together for lunch this weekend. We are meeting Sat afternoon halfway between school and home.

 

[brinalyn530]

Well, I told you guys I'd give you an update so here I am. The C25K doesn't look too terribly bad (unless I'm delusional about my physical capabilities?)... I'm going to get a few apps this evening to play with and start it on Monday, or maybe sooner if I get a chance, I'm pretty excited! I decided to hold off on signing up for the race until I find out whether I collapse after the first workout though !

Have a great night everyone!

Bree

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the support! Taryn, I was actually thinking yesterday about posting everytime I feel the need/urge to binge. I feel guilty doing that, but I also don't expect anyone to respond. I think stopping to take the time to post will divert my thinking to something more appropriate than bingeing.

Today was not a good day. I went on 2, maybe 3 binges. I've probabaly had 300% of my daily max of saturated fat already. I haven't eaten dinner yet and I'm eating with some friends tonight. I couldn't wake up this morning, so no exercise this morning.

I'm like 99.999999999999% sure I'll be starting Phase 1 on the South Beach Diet on Saturday. I need to get reading about it first though. I'd love to start on Friday, but I have a party on Friday night. Plus, I have a feeling I need to go grocery shopping as well.

Thanks again for all the support! I'd reply to more of you, but I've already lost 1 message to the "poof" fairy, and I have to meet my friends very soon, so I guess it's time for me to go.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC

 

[Connie96]

What a differnence a year makes. I was pretty close to a basket case this time last year--before he went away to college. Here's what has changed in a year:
1. Went from SAHM to working girl.
2. Went from couch potato to a runner
3. Went from junk food eating caffeine a holic, terrible eater to full vegetarian, no soda, no artificial sweeteners, pretty healthy over all eater
4. Lost 36.8 pounds and went from hating to have my picture taken to really not minding too much.
5. Went from the biggest worrier on the planet, to just worry a little too much on occasion. And I must say not worrying so much is kind of nice. I credit this to the exercise and the no caffeine.
6. Made a bunch of really nice new friends along the way.

You have had one heck of a successful year!! Your accomplishments are truly amazing!

I'm a little weepy. I'm always like this before we see DS. I don't know why. I think I just realize how much I miss him and get excited about seeing him again.

Okay. My DD is only 3yo, so I refuse to let my mind go "there" just yet.

Well, I told you guys I'd give you an update so here I am. The C25K doesn't look too terribly bad (unless I'm delusional about my physical capabilities?)... I'm going to get a few apps this evening to play with and start it on Monday, or maybe sooner if I get a chance, I'm pretty excited! I decided to hold off on signing up for the race until I find out whether I collapse after the first workout though !

If you can walk for 30-45 straight minutes then you are probably ready to start C25K. If you need to stick at a level for longer than prescribed, then do it. If you think you'll do that, then I understand not wanting to enter the race. But remember, you can always walk during the race when you need to (I do!), so even if you do go ahead and enter the race now (to keep yourself motivated) it'll still be a great accomplishment even if you don't run the full distance.

I'm not sure which program you're looking at, so I'm not sure of the specifics. I can email you the program I used, if you're interested in taking a look at it. My program is run/walk interval training and it stays that way all the way thru - it never prescribes more than 4 consecutive minutes of running. So, if you think that might work for you, I'll be happy to pass it on.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the support! Taryn, I was actually thinking yesterday about posting everytime I feel the need/urge to binge. I feel guilty doing that, but I also don't expect anyone to respond. I think stopping to take the time to post will divert my thinking to something more appropriate than bingeing.

Today was not a good day. I went on 2, maybe 3 binges. I've probabaly had 300% of my daily max of saturated fat already. I haven't eaten dinner yet and I'm eating with some friends tonight. I couldn't wake up this morning, so no exercise this morning.

I'm like 99.999999999999% sure I'll be starting Phase 1 on the South Beach Diet on Saturday. I need to get reading about it first though. I'd love to start on Friday, but I have a party on Friday night. Plus, I have a feeling I need to go grocery shopping as well.

I know what you mean about feeling guilty about posting repetitive "bad" behavior too often. I feel the same way. And sometimes I really do put it out there just for me - and there are times I actually hope that no one will comment. But, whether anyone comments or not, it really can be cathartic just to get it out there. And the distraction alone is sometimes all you really need to get your head in a new place. I wish you lots of success with whichever approach you choose to pursue, CC.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Ok time for me to vent. Thanks for anyone who wants to listen.

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too. I am getting discouraged and feel like I never will make it further than 5 miles. Im sure all of the above has to do with TOM starting today and the PMS for the past week leading up to it. Ok Im done. I got it off my chest and now I am moving on.

Shannon thanks for using my quote this week, I really needed to read that again!

Congrats to all the losers and maintainers this week. A special great big shot out to connie! Way to go girl!

QOTD- I dont really have a favorite villian I only like the good guys. I did get excited to see captain hook on our last disney trip if that counts. As far as a villian in my weight loss success I can only blame fast food chains. If they werent there I wouldnt eat it right?

 

[Zoesmama03]

Back on track after taking an extra day of celebration for dd's birthday. I missed 2 days of exercise the first one was just in excitement of her birthday then I woke up the next day was just about to put my shoes on and get to working out when SHE reminded me that we had to go to her 7th well check. I freaked out a minute thinking I missed it but had 15 minutes to throw us together and get going. Sad thing is I had remembered on her birthday but just woke up didn't really think about it. My short term memory is flaky lately.

I got in 3 miles today though and happy to be back on track. I was soooo sleepy today even though I got 9 hours of sleep. I did wake up a few times. I was taking a melatonin to try to get back on a normal sleep cycle and it gives me strange "Heroes" or more like "Villains" dreams(a common side effect I hear) and they woke me up about 4 times. Oddly enough I was still on the same themes when I got back to sleep yet I know at least one of those I was up enough to walk to the bathroom one of them.

 

[flipflopmom]

I feel guilty doing that, but I also don't expect anyone to respond. I think stopping to take the time to post will divert my thinking to something more appropriate than bingeing.

We love those "back away from the pizza" soap operas! Posting will help you, even if no one reads it. Tomorrow is a new day, girlie!

I know what you mean about feeling guilty about posting repetitive "bad" behavior too often. I feel the same way.

Sometimes I post and think "Sheez, I'm a whiny brat on here." But in the end, we all help each other!

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too. I am getting discouraged and feel like I never will make it further than 5 miles. Im sure all of the above has to do with TOM starting today and the PMS for the past week leading up to it. Ok Im done. I got it off my chest and now I am moving on.

What I eat and how much I sleep definitely play a HUGE role in how my runs go!! I read that 7-8 hrs. for good runs. I feel lucky if I get 6. The TOM issues don't help either. You'll get there, I promise. It will be fall....eventually!

I got in 3 miles today though and happy to be back on track. I was soooo sleepy today even though I got 9 hours of sleep. I did wake up a few times. I was taking a melatonin to try to get back on a normal sleep cycle and it gives me strange "Heroes" or more like "Villains" dreams(a common side effect I hear) and they woke me up about 4 times. Oddly enough I was still on the same themes when I got back to sleep yet I know at least one of those I was up enough to walk to the bathroom one of them.

That just sounds tortorous. I have nightmares often, and they are recurring, so I empathize. Glad you got in your miles today!

I AM BACK! Oh it feels good to be home. We had an incredible trip and I would not trade it for the world but...I was so tired of dirty campground bathrooms and sleeping in a small little camper-sized double bed with DH (DH is 6'4" and takes a lot of room).
I am happy to say that I am exactly where I was when I left. It is time to get going again though. I am going to make a statement that as of TODAY, I am going to stay focused and dedicated to getting rid of the last 10 pounds. Maintaining is good but it would be better to maintain if I were at my final goal.

Way to go on maintaining on vacation!! That's awesome, welcome back. We missed you! AND THANK YOU FOR MY COW PRIZE! TOTALLY ROCKED!

What a differnence a year makes.

You have so totally rocked it, girl. That is a TREMENDOUS list to be proud of!

I decided to hold off on signing up for the race until I find out whether I collapse after the first workout though Bree

Bree, I was a total couch potato with NO physical activity when I started. I cried when the first day was over. I will be honest with you, I loved it when it was over, and felt so proud of myself, but a lot of the days were hard. Don't let that discourage you.

Just had a semi bad dinner, but I'm okay on calories. Good think I had been good all day. The kids went to a movie - Sorcerer's Apprentice - at the end of gym camp and were late getting back, so I was late getting home, and STARVING!

One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl. Send them PPD - it broke my heart!

Off to visit w/ Brad for a minute, might be back on later!
Taryn

 

[cclovesdis]

Thanks Taryn and Connie! I'm quite sick to my stomach. If that doesn't prevent me froom bingeing, I don't know what will. I'm ready for bed now.

Congrats Connie on being the Biggest Loser! You are proof of the power of putting things in writing. Congrats to all the other biggest losers this past week as well!

QOTD: You know, I've never really thought about who my favorite villian is. But, since you asked, I'm going to go with Cruella. I don't know if I've ever made it through 101 Dalamations because she bugs me so much. Now, IRL, my biggest villian is a tie between my mother (didn't I say that she is my biggest support not too long ago ) and myself (and my binge eating). Lately, my mom has been nagging on me about how "fat" I am and how horribly I look in general, and in such and such outfit. There are days where she doesn't want to go out in public with me because I don't look good enough in her opinion. Ok, I'm going to try to stop venting now.

I'm hoping that I'll sleep well tonight and will feel like exercising in the morning. My goal is 30 minutes. I'm going to spend the next 30 minutes or so reading about the South Beach Diet and then I'm off to bed.

Thanks again everyone! The support here is amazing!

Have a great night and a wonderful, OP day tomorrow!

CC

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl. Send them PPD - it broke my heart!

Oh thats horrible. My prayers are with them. That is so devastating.

 

[Zoesmama03]

That just sounds tortorous. I have nightmares often, and they are recurring, so I empathize. Glad you got in your miles today!

Oh trust me it was only tortorous in the start, it turned much much better. So sad Taryn about that man's wife.


Oh and my weight loss villain is Doritos. I just can't buy them often because I will eat way to many. Obviously my favorite fictional villain is "Sylar" on Heroes. Enough so I dreamed of him. Funny thing is I haven't even watched an episode in weeks just out of no where. I'm mourning the loss of Heroes if you can't tell.

 

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One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl. Send them PPD - it broke my heart!!
Taryn

that poor family! I can't even imagine......what a horrible thing when it's supposed to be the beginning of a new wonderful chapter of life. My heart goes out to them. [/I]

 

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QOTD....Fav villan has to be the wicked queen from Snow White! I loved her when I saw her at DisneyWorld. My husband was chatting with her and trying to get her to break character but she was as cold as ice.....it was great!
My dad isn't too great, we believe he had a small stroke, his words are coming out jumbled. It's hard because he is a guy who always has a lot to say and can do anything and everything. If you pray I ask that you will pray for a quick and easy recovery from this. Thanks so much.
I did get a run in both today and yesterday. This week has been a better week for eating and exercise I hope Friday will prove that a little more persistance makes a difference. I will let you know. It sooo hard when the scale stops budging!
Have a great night everyone.