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

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning all,

Well again no loss, but no gain either so I will take it. I am stuck in a funk. Ds # 1 is moving today. I visited DS # 2 last week end in San Antionio wile he is there from Germany for 2 months. It was fun, but I do miss him.

I have been on a few job interviews and it really stinks. They think since the economy is so bad they can pay crap for some one with a degree and 20+ years of experience. It's amazing.

Hopefully Monday I will get back in the exercise and eating better mode.

Good luck today all.

Good morning

No Class today Just sitting around the house not doing too much. Dh went to run some errands. We have the next couple of days by ourselves since ds1 is still in DW.

We are going out for our anniversary today. I got home from class yesterday and we headed out. We were going to get something to eat and then pick up the dog. Well dh forgot to stop to get something to eat and went straight to the kennel. ANd he didn't want her in the house alone so we went to Wendy's. I had a salad and dh had chili. Not the greatest of anniversary dinners but it will do.

Off to get somethings done around here even though I don't feel like it.

Will be on more this weekend and make some comments.

HAve a great day

Dona--Have fun tonight!

Hi Jude! I am so impressed with the whole boot camp thing! I can barely get out 2 sets of girl pushups during strength! Isn't it great to get your exercise for the day done so early.

QOTD--On paper I would say I am Low--my loss has been pretty slow and steady. 40 pounds in 31 weeks=~1.3 pounds per week. In my head I would say it's all over the board. I feel like I don't have a handle on things, and that any minute I could gain it all back--ridiculous I know, especially since I have you all to guide my back on track! I think it's kind of scary to get closer to goal. Good question!

 

[Connie96]

Good morning, all! Happy weigh-in day! (For everyone, I hope!)

I am very happy to say that as of this weigh-in I have lost 10.6 pounds in 10 weeks. It's so funny that a few weeks ago I had gotten so obsessed with how much I was (or wasn't) losing each week that I was forgetting to look at the big picture. I am very pleased with how I have progressed during this challenge and I just want to thank all of you who have encouraged me and lent me an ear when I needed to chat about all things weight-loss. (Especially when my IRL friends/family are kinda sick of hearing it. )

I have another 10.3 pounds to lose to hit my final goal. It is my mission to reach this goal by the end of the year. Of course, I can't help hoping that I lose it in another 10 weeks (which would land on, let's see... October 15). But, the truth of it is that the actual weight goals we set for ourselves are just numbers. They are indicators of health, but don't precisely measure our health. A person can be 105 pounds and be very unhealthy or 150 pounds and be fantastically healthy. Whether I find myself to be fit and healthy 5 pounds above my goal or 5 pounds below it - fit and healthy should be our true goals and the number on the scale is just an indicator we can use to get there.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Just gonna post really quick because I need to get to my workout but I was shocked to weigh in this morning down another 2 lbs. I weighed last night as I left the bathroom after brushing teeth and washing my face and was up 2 lbs but in the night I dropped 4 lbs. I must have been retaining water or something. I did take my bp(water pill combo) late yesterday so maybe that is why but I was feeling guilty last night about missing workouts this week. What a shock to step on the scale and be down. Hoping it stays.

I'll be back later to catch up a bit. I just really need to get in my 3 mile walk away the pounds this morning. Probably will go swim for an hour or so as well since dd wanted to so bad last night.

 

[jenanderson]

Okay - I am here! I have been having MAJOR computer problems!

I spent yesterday trying to re-install some things and get it all running good as new. The good news is...I can post the the DIS again (couldn't yesterday)! The bad news is...I am not getting e-mail notifications for any of my threads or PM messages. I am still having a bunch of problems with other websites as well but am planning on wiping my computer clean this weekend and reinstalling EVERYTHING!

While it is working though...I want to do some posting so that you don't think that I have forgotten about you all!

Here comes the COW!

 

[jenanderson]

Welcome to the Challenge of the Week – COW 11

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.

It is summertime and that means it might be time to mix it up a bit with our Challenge of the Week (COW)! Here is how our new COW will work.

PART ONE: The first part of the COW will be based off the wonderful work of Donac who taught me that if I do something for 30 days, it will become a habit. Each week I will post two to four habit suggestions for you and at the end of the week, you report your points to me.

NEW and EXCITING: If you report your points, you will be eligible for wonderful prizes! I will randomly select one person each week to win a fabulous prize (maybe not fabulous but it will at least be a bit fun)!

PART TWO: The second part of the COW will be a fun task for you to complete during the week and then post about your experience here on our thread. Again, there will be FUN and FABULOUS prizes (for one randomly selected poster each week).

COW 11

PART ONE
Drink 6-8 oz of water each day (1 point for each day) ( 1 cup of coffee or tea counts)
Eat 3 servings of fruits & vegetables each day (1 point for each day)
Exercise 25 minutes each day (1 point for each day)
Take 10 minutes to relax each day (1 point for each day)

When you send me your points please post your total in your RE and then in the main part of the pm list your points as follows:

XX days drinking water
XX eating 2 veggies
XX days of exercising for 20 minutes
XX days of relaxing for 10 minutes

This challenge runs from Friday, August 6, 2010 to Thursday August 12, 2010. On Friday August 13, 2010 PM me your points for the week. The COW results will be posted the same day the weekly totals are posted.


PART TWO
Learning new things helps keep you young and your brain active! This week, I challenge you to learn something new about food, healthy eating, dieting, exercising, healthy living or any other topic that is related to our efforts here on this thread.

Be sure you come back and post here what you learned about from reading something new! It is always great to get new ideas, learn something that will help on our journey or just be amazed by some interesting fact!

 

[jenanderson]

I think I am going to start to try to type in Word all my responses as I read and then when I am done...I will copy it all here. I am really tired of typing and having it all go away and not posting. This is going to be an abbreviated post of what I really wanted to say.

First...Good Luck to all of you running races this weekend. In fact, good luck to all of us who are running at all this weekend. We are becoming stronger every day and it is amazing!

YEAH to everyone who lost weight this week. To all of the people who are just maintaining or gaining...stick with it. Slow and steady wins the race. I am really having mixed results...this week it is a maintain. I am not frustrated though because I am remembering that I have lost over 40 pounds since January and I will celebrate that success!

To our coaches: YOU GUYS ROCK! Even when I don't get here to respond all the time like I would want to, I read all the posts. I think about all your creative questions and reflect on my journey. You guys are great to give so much of yourselves!

Oh My Goodness!

I didn't realize I was this weeks biggest loser...I just checked. Woo-hoo!

Great job on being our BL!

Oops! Almost forgot to answer Part 2 of this week's COW.

I love the COW. It has helped me build a lot of good habits into my daily life. Thanks to the COW I took up piano at age 49. Even though I was on vacation and didn't see what the COW was until today, I still have quite a few points because many of the items are things that I do every day. I try to participate in the COW every week.

When I first started doing these challenges I think the COW was like a partridge in a pear tree and you added one item every week. After three or four items were on the list it seemed like it was too overwhelming and people gave it up. I like the format that we use now with fewer items. I think that more people participate because there aren't so many items and they rotate. I like the new part 2 of the COW because it is another opportunity for people to participate, even if they don't want to do part 1. I don't think a lot of people realize that you don't have to do all of the items of the COW but can pick and choose.

I think the prizes are a nice touch but I have to admit that they make me feel guilty because I worry that our coach is bearing all the expense. I think that we should come up with a way to be able to voluntarily pitch in for the prizes or the postage or something that doesn't go against the Disboards rules about that stuff.

I also like the pampering weeks. They are a nice change some really fun ideas have come about during those times.

Last, but not least, I want to say a big thank you to JenAnderson for being our COW coach and to donac for helping out. I think the COW is an important part of the BL challenges and one that we couldn't do without folks like you to run them.

Have a great evening all! I will be your coach this week -- I'm a left coaster so don't worry if the QOTD comes up a little late for you east coasters.

I am glad you love the COW Lisa! I feel the same way. I will admit that even though I am helping with the COW this session, I don't always do all the parts. I do the parts I want to and I feel it really helps me stay on track and work on my healthy habits.

I really appreciate EVERYONE's feedback on the COW (and if you haven't shared your thoughts...please feel free to still do so). I read a lot of them that were posted here and a lot that were PM to me. I think that for our next BL Challenge, we will continue to change and refine the COW to keep on adding people who want to be successful with these healthy habits.

Finally...you do not need to worry about the cost of the prizes. I would say that one thing that is expensive is the mailings. I don't know if there is anything that we can really do about that but if there was a way to share "postage" that would be cool. If not...it is still not a big deal and I think I will still continue because I like it.

First - I AM NO LONGER OVERWEIGHT!!!! I HIT NORMAL BMI THIS AM!!!!!!

Well, I still have more to lose, and my mii is still chubby (thanks wii) but I am finally there!!!!!!!!! 3 pound loss this week!!! 60 lb clippie is MINE!!

Taryn - I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! You have continued to be inspiring with your weight loss and so dedicated. I can't tell you how great I feel for you. WAY TO GO!

Alright, I need to try to post this before I lose it again! Hope everyone is having a healthy and happy Friday!

Jen

 

[Connie96]

PART TWO
Learning new things helps keep you young and your brain active! This week, I challenge you to learn something new about food, healthy eating, dieting, exercising, healthy living or any other topic that is related to our efforts here on this thread.

I got a new fitness book this past Tuesday and I am about halfway thru it. I'm reading some and skimming some because parts of it seem rather repetitive. I hope to finish this weekend and have some info to share next week. I do plan to implement some of the techniques and I look forward to posting about my results - but that may be during the Fall challenge since we've only got three weeks left in the Summer challenge.


Question for LISA: Speaking of the current challenge coming to an end... Did anyone have any further thoughts on extending the end date of the Summer Challenge to fall closer to the beginning of the Fall Challenge (BL season premier, Sept 21)??? Didn't you say that y'all have typically only had 1-2 weeks between the end of one challenge and the beginning of another? Just to throw in my 2 cents, I'd like to stick with as little in-between time as possible, so I'm good with extending the end date or starting the new challenge a week or two prior to the premier. Of course, that's only my very humble opinion and I'll be back for the Fall challenge regardless of when we leave off and pick up again.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Question for LISA: Speaking of the current challenge coming to an end... Did anyone have any further thoughts on extending the end date of the Summer Challenge to fall closer to the beginning of the Fall Challenge (BL season premier, Sept 21)??? Didn't you say that y'all have typically only had 1-2 weeks between the end of one challenge and the beginning of another? Just to throw in my 2 cents, I'd like to stick with as little in-between time as possible, so I'm good with extending the end date or starting the new challenge a week or two prior to the premier. Of course, that's only my very humble opinion and I'll be back for the Fall challenge regardless of when we leave off and pick up again.

I second this motion. The less amount of time the better. But either way I will be there.

 

[pinkle]

FlipflopMom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's great, what a wonderful weight loss...keep it up!

 

[brinalyn530]

Sorry everyone – I was a little busier than usual at work this week (all good stuff) and for some reason my email notifications weren’t coming through to remind me to check in here during the day. Also, I had my last wisdom tooth pulled on Tuesday so I missed a half a day – it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, I even did C25K on Wednesday no trouble! Anyways, I’ve got that all fixed and I’m back! I’ll catch up as much as I can before it’s time to head over to my parents’ house for dinner and then C25K again.

Tuesday QOTD : Since it seems that a few of us are needing changes in our weightloss journeys. So how do you know when its time for a change? And how do you know which change you need to go farther down the road to your goal?
I know when it’s time for a change when things stop moving. Me, the scale, the inches (now that I take measurements). The hard part is knowing what to do to get things moving again, or more specifically, getting the energy to get myself moving again.

Still going strong with C25K, workout 2-2 is this evening, it’s my fourth one. I’ve found it’s much easier on my legs to walk/run on the asphalt path around the lake at my parents’ house than on the concrete sidewalks at work. All you runner gals are probably thinking “duh”, but I really didn’t think it would be such a big difference in impact/feel. I will be looking for a nice big parking lot to run around in on my next work day run so I can avoid the sidewalks. I actually really enjoy it – and you guys were all right about liking it so much more once you’ve finished !

I measured again this morning and I’ve lost over 6 inches in the past three weeks so I’m feeling pretty good ! Unfortunately, I forgot to weigh in this morning before breakfast so I’ll have to remember tomorrow.

For those of you who have been talking about organic foods I have a suggestion - start by cutting out as much of the processed stuff as you can, that will free up some money in your food budget for better quality organic produce. I find that I spend less when I split my shopping between Whole Foods and Safeway even though it takes a little more time to go to both stores. I get what I really want/need at Whole Foods and pick up things they don’t have (mostly stuff for DS) at Safeway. The only thing that I notice is really more expensive is the organic/no antibiotics or steroids milk – it’s almost $6 a gallon at Safeway, a little less than that at Whole Foods. Everything else is really pretty comparable price wise. I started doing this last summer, slacked off a bit earlier this summer (laziness) but I’m back on track now. Also, if you can get to a farmers market it’s even less expensive (generally) and even though most local farms aren’t certified organic, they generally use organic processes anyways. I think Taryn mentioned a CSA – I have been trying to get in on one of those too. My problem is I don’t need a full share since it’s just the two of us, but I’m having trouble finding a farm that offers half shares or someone to split a full share with. Anyone live in MD and want to split a CSA share?

Shannon – Congrats on the new job! And OMG about the bear ! Thank goodness you guys scared him away. Thank you for quoting me – it brought tears to my eyes to re-read it. This whole thing really is a journey, we’ve all discovered a lot about ourselves in the process which is as important as seeing the numbers on the scale change if you think about it!

Taryn – Congrats on the PE Chair ! How awesome is that! And way to go on your class ! AND for normal BMI ! Sorry for all the drama with the storms, I would have definitely went in and checked on everything too.

SarahMay – Good luck on your race tomorrow!

Connie – Yes we did ! Let’s do it again! And good luck on your race tomorrow!

Wednesday QOTD : How hard is it for you to take a rest day from your exercise routine?
Actually it’s way too easy! I’ve missed Shred Tuesday and Thursday this week because I’ve just been too tired to get out of bed. I’m really hoping I’m so tired because my body is adjusting to the running. Hopefully next week will be easier!

CC – Sorry to hear your having some trouble. Hang in there.

Thursday QOTD : What is your favorite way to enjoy a nice summer day outside of any outdoor workouts?
Laying in the sun with a good book!

OctoberBride (Maureen) – Thanks for coaching us last week!

Lisa – Thanks for coaching us this week!

QOTD for Friday, 8/6: So tell us how would you rate your "diet rage"? Your choices are: Low- I'm moving slowly, but I'm on my way!, Moderate- Everyone's moving except me, High- I'm screaming but no one can hear me!, All Over The Board- It's stop and go all the way
Mostly it’s low to moderate. Of course I’d like to see the number on the scale drop faster, but since I’ve been measuring and started the C25K thing, I can really see how my body changes every day, and that’s good enough for me right now.

Pinkle – Get well soon wishes to your dad!

Cam – Happy belated birthday!

I’m sorry if I forgotten anyone, you guys have been really busy this week! I’ll catch up again Monday afternoon – DS has a dentist appointment in the morning.

Have a wonderful, on plan, weekend everyone!

Bree

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I am using Word to help me out. I hope this turns out right.

Today was an okay day. I started the morning off with a 55 minute workout on the Wii. I was very proud of myself. It was my longest workout ever!

I ate a great breakfast that really sustained me. Lunch was supposed to be a fancy, but healthy salad, but the person who was supposed to bring it to work today forgot. Pizza was also on the menu, unbeknownst to me, so at least I didn’t have to buy something. I had 3 small slices. It was thin crust and light on the cheese. And best of all, it wasn’t covered in greasiness. I also had some salad (your basic side salad type) with light dressing. For a pizza meal, I really can’t complain. We also had dessert and I held it together very well. No bingeing! Again, I was very proud of myself. I did fine driving home-no stops, nothing. Dinner is hamburgers. I may skip the bun because I don’t have any 1-point ones. Overall, the day is a winner in my book!

I really think I need new sneakers. The problem is that I also need to get my son back to school supplies and clothes.

Sent you a PM.

Ugh! bad day...........no exercise besides 12hours ofdoing hair, and I just ate 2 large bowls of Just Right cereal, and now I have a stomach ache.....weigh in, in the morning...YIKES

Hope you are feeling better!

Have a great evening all! I will be your coach this week -- I'm a left coaster so don't worry if the QOTD comes up a little late for you east coasters.

Thanks for coaching this week!

Good idea! Hard candy should help too! Stay close on here, think about us when you get ready to binge. Maybe memorize some quotes or mottos and repeat them to yourself. Once you have beaten the urge a time or two, you'll feel stronger and more in control.

I feel so guilty posting from work. I check as frequently as I can though and that is definitely helping. I even reread posts, especially if no one has posted. My BL friends are always on my mind. I love a quote by Les Browning: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” I keep that in the back of my mind too.

First - I AM NO LONGER OVERWEIGHT!!!! I HIT NORMAL BMI THIS AM!!!!!![/B]

Congrats!

That was quite a few scary moments for one day! How was today? Calmer, I hope!

Well, I'm down .6 this week, and once again back to 209.6. Gosh darn it, I am going to stay in this decade once and for all.

Have a great friday!!

Nice loss!

QOTD for Friday, 8/6: So tell us how would you rate your "diet rage"? Your choices are:

Low- I'm moving slowly, but I'm on my way!

Moderate- Everyone's moving except me

High- I'm screaming but no one can hear me!

All Over The Board- It's stop and go all the way

I loved reading that article. I actually started tearing up when I read today’s QOTD. It really got me thinking, in a good way. I am definitely in “All Over the Board.” I have a feeling, though; this week is going to be a great week. I owe a lot to all of my BL friends for that. The suggestions here have been endless and everything is worth a try.

I have been on a few job interviews and it really stinks. They think since the economy is so bad they can pay crap for some one with a degree and 20+ years of experience. It's amazing.

Good to hear from you! I feel you on the job market.

We are going out for our anniversary today. I got home from class yesterday and we headed out. We were going to get something to eat and then pick up the dog. Well dh forgot to stop to get something to eat and went straight to the kennel. ANd he didn't want her in the house alone so we went to Wendy's. I had a salad and dh had chili. Not the greatest of anniversary dinners but it will do.

Have a great time with DH tonight!

Well, I stuck to my 30 minutes this morning--35 with a cooldown. I am taking my weight after my workout, which I don't normally do, but I was .4 before the workout from my 40lb. clippie! I am happy to say I now have my 40 pound clippie! Hopefully I can hold onto it this week, because I have no wiggle room! And I am now in the 140s--barely. I have not seen the 140s since my early 20s

Love the new clippie on you! Congrats!

Today's boot camp class was really great. The first 30 minutes were 3 min intervals of cardio and 3 min intervals of weight work. Then we headed outside for a 5K run. Because today is my 4 mi run day (per my training program for my half marathon in October...), I asked how to add extra on the run and managed to have 4.25 miles in all before 6:15AM. yay, me. LOL And even better, I now have a new running route!

And I thought I get up early? All that by then! Way to go!

But, the truth of it is that the actual weight goals we set for ourselves are just numbers. They are indicators of health, but don't precisely measure our health. A person can be 105 pounds and be very unhealthy or 150 pounds and be fantastically healthy. Whether I find myself to be fit and healthy 5 pounds above my goal or 5 pounds below it - fit and healthy should be our true goals and the number on the scale is just an indicator we can use to get there.

Very well said!

Just gonna post really quick because I need to get to my workout but I was shocked to weigh in this morning down another 2 lbs.

Awesome!

Okay - I am here! I have been having MAJOR computer problems!

I feel you. The “poof” fairy has been visiting way too often lately. I just had my Internet spontaneously close on me twice and I was composing a PM during each time.

I think I am going to start to try to type in Word all my responses as I read and then when I am done...I will copy it all here. I am really tired of typing and having it all go away and not posting. This is going to be an abbreviated post of what I really wanted to say.

I really appreciate EVERYONE's feedback on the COW (and if you haven't shared your thoughts...please feel free to still do so). I read a lot of them that were posted here and a lot that were PM to me. I think that for our next BL Challenge, we will continue to change and refine the COW to keep on adding people who want to be successful with these healthy habits.

Finally...you do not need to worry about the cost of the prizes. I would say that one thing that is expensive is the mailings. I don't know if there is anything that we can really do about that but if there was a way to share "postage" that would be cool. If not...it is still not a big deal and I think I will still continue because I like it.

I do enjoy the prizes. I don’t think I’ve said this yet. I apologize. Thank you so much for the prize. I know have a gym bag again. Not sure where my last one went.

I second this motion. The less amount of time the better. But either way I will be there.

Same here!

Sorry everyone – I was a little busier than usual at work this week (all good stuff)

Good to see you again! Glad things are going well. Good luck with weigh-in tomorrow!

I should try running somewhere else. I never thought of it until you mentioned it. Outside hasn't been working at all for me. I am doing better. Had an okay day so far. I was thinking about going to the gym tonight, but it looks like we'll be having a late dinner and it's not open that late, so I may take your idea and try the C25K outside somewhere else tonight.



Well, everyone. Quoting, cutting, and pasting seemed to work this time. Hoping for the best for next time.

Have a great weekend!

CC

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lindsay - accidentally the quote part of the post I wanted to send to you. I know what you mean. I go out strong, then I'm struggling at the end. I'm going to work on a negative split for my long run in the morning. Hope it will help. Unfortuntely, my pace varies between 10.5 and 11.5, so I'm not sure how to do it exactly. I also get closer to 12 the last couple of miles of my long run. I might start at 12 for 2 miles, then 11.5 for 2 miles, then 11 for two miles, and just see what mile 7 brings. First time trying that distance, so I'm guessing mile 7 will bring back to 12!

As for the hanging weight, I did that for a few weeks. It was my lowest weight EVER, and I don't know how much was mental, and how much was stress. Try not to think about it, and it will happen. You weren't training for a half last time, so you know you've got this!!

Lindsay - a piece of advice - I did some shopping at goodwill. I don't usually do that, but when I needed new clothes, and knew I WOULD be getting smaller, I didn't want to waste money on stuff I would hopefully not be wearing long. I know what you mean about school supplies,etc. I've got to do that this weekend.

Thanks Taryn for all the advice. I was also thinking of trying out a local 2nd hand store to see what they have. I have never shopped in one (not because of any reason) I think I just never had to worry about spending money on clothes that I would only wear for a short while.

First - I AM NO LONGER OVERWEIGHT!!!! I HIT NORMAL BMI THIS AM!!!!!!

Well, I still have more to lose, and my mii is still chubby (thanks wii) but I am finally there!!!!!!!!! 3 pound loss this week!!! 60 lb clippie is MINE!!!

Now, on to my day in OZ:

Taryn

Great Job Taryn You are doing so awesome. That must be such a great feeling. Just think of all the health risks that you lowered for yourself from loosing all the weight. You are so inspiring. The clippie looks great.

I'm kind of feeling like I need to review the basics and reflect a little about where I am and where I want to be going on this journey. Those of you who have participated in these challenges before may remember this article from Sparkpeople.com but I think it is a good reminder for all of us, especially in the dog days of summer.

Do You Suffer from Diet Rage?

What an excellent article Lisa. Thanks for sharing. I would say I am all over the board. My weight loss has been steady going. 23.2lbs in 12 weeks so far, but even with that I am always focused on how much more I have to go. I get so frustrated if I dont see the scale go down each day. This article has really reminded me to just be patient.

Well, I stuck to my 30 minutes this morning--35 with a cooldown. I am taking my weight after my workout, which I don't normally do, but I was .4 before the workout from my 40lb. clippie! I am happy to say I now have my 40 pound clippie! Hopefully I can hold onto it this week, because I have no wiggle room! And I am now in the 140s--barely. I have not seen the 140s since my early 20s. I am having a little bit of heel soreness today, but I'm hoping it's from wearing really flat (though cute) flipflops yesterday and not a sign of something bad to come. I am really paranoid about injuries.

Great job Rose! The 40lb clippie looks great!

Good morning, all! Happy weigh-in day! (For everyone, I hope!)

I am very happy to say that as of this weigh-in I have lost 10.6 pounds in 10 weeks. It's so funny that a few weeks ago I had gotten so obsessed with how much I was (or wasn't) losing each week that I was forgetting to look at the big picture. I am very pleased with how I have progressed during this challenge and I just want to thank all of you who have encouraged me and lent me an ear when I needed to chat about all things weight-loss. (Especially when my IRL friends/family are kinda sick of hearing it. )

I have another 10.3 pounds to lose to hit my final goal. It is my mission to reach this goal by the end of the year. Of course, I can't help hoping that I lose it in another 10 weeks (which would land on, let's see... October 15). But, the truth of it is that the actual weight goals we set for ourselves are just numbers. They are indicators of health, but don't precisely measure our health. A person can be 105 pounds and be very unhealthy or 150 pounds and be fantastically healthy. Whether I find myself to be fit and healthy 5 pounds above my goal or 5 pounds below it - fit and healthy should be our true goals and the number on the scale is just an indicator we can use to get there.

Awesome job on the weight loss connie and the great attitude you have. You are so right sometimes its not only about the numbers but just about how healthy we are also becoming. I think sometimes we only think about how we look on the outside and forget to celebrate what great things we are also accomplishing for our insides as well.

I measured again this morning and I’ve lost over 6 inches in the past three weeks so I’m feeling pretty good ! Unfortunately, I forgot to weigh in this morning before breakfast so I’ll have to remember tomorrow.

Wow Bree 6 inches....that is amazing. Keep up the good work.

Good luck to those of you who are doing races in the morning.

We are heading to my boys last kids run tomorrow morning. I am actually sad. These sat. morning runs are one of the favorite parts of the summer for me. The kids have such a great time and we see a bunch of friends there with their kids too. The weather was so beautiful out tonight. I decided not to run and just enjoyed it with my kiddos playing in the back yard. We played football, baseball, and then they played on the swing set. I am realizing life with boys will is going to be hard on me. (anxiety wise) Instead of sliding down the sliding board they jump off from the top (its only 4 feet) and then they play a game on the see saw to see if they can shake each other off. Is this typical. I just feel like I am always holding my breath with these two. I will be highly surprised if we make it until college with no broken bones.

I hope you all enjoy the upcoming weekend.

 

[50sjayne]

QOTD for Friday, 8/6: So tell us how would you rate your "diet rage"? Your choices are:

Low- I'm moving slowly, but I'm on my way!

Moderate- Everyone's moving except me

High- I'm screaming but no one can hear me!

All Over The Board- It's stop and go all the way

I'm going with all over the board. It's stop and go now but I think that traffic is breaking up and I will be moving again!

Well, you've been on vacation...

I would say Moderate simply because I'm just maintaining. I feel I'm losing ground a little just because I haven't been doing my physical therapy stuff for my back, I've just had so much going on and I'm the kind of person who, once I start losing ground-- give up.
I am at my goal weight I just really want to stay here and I'm seeing the signs of slipping back into old habits lately. I was good this week and went for a walk with the kid 3 nights. It's so much nicer in the summer....

 

[flipflopmom]

Congratulations on being NORMAL, in weight anyways. that is awesome, Taryn, and you should be so proud. Well, I'm down .6 this week, and once again back to 209.6. Gosh darn it, I am going to stay in this decade once and for all.

HA.HA. I was very proud, and rather excited, as if you couldn't tell! You should be proud, too. If you keep up the c25K, you'll be in onederland before you know it!!!! I know your WDW trip is coming up soon, hope you are infinitely more successful than I was!

As expected, I had a gain this week but it was only two pounds not the four that showed in the scale yesterday. I think I can knock those two pounds down pretty quickly since I am back on track right away from vacation.

for all the drama with the storm. I totally don't blame you for going over to check on things. We have an old fashioned plug in phone for just those times when the electronic phones go out -- they are about $10 at Target and work even without electricity. I'm glad everyone is okay!

Thanks for the hug. I felt pretty silly, but I knew I couldn't sleep at all if I didn't KNOW. She has one of those phones, but it wasn't ringing either. Thankfully, the phone company was able to fix the problem over the phone yesterday, so she's getting her calls again! I bet those 2 pounds will be gone by the end of the week! Thanks for taking on coaching, I'm sure you are swamped at home and work after being gone.

QOTD for Friday, 8/6: So tell us how would you rate your "diet rage"? Low- I'm moving slowly, but I'm on my way! Moderate- Everyone's moving except me High- I'm screaming but no one can hear me! All Over The Board- It's stop and go all the way
Can I say all of the above for the summer? I've been through them all! Did low until WDW, then HIGH after WDW, then moderate. Lately, it's been all over the board, 2 weeks of maintaining, with crazy ups and downs, then a three pound loss this week? Hopefully, I will now move into low for good!

QOTD: I would have to say that right now it's stop and go all the way!

Have a great trip!!!!

Well again no loss, but no gain either so I will take it. I am stuck in a funk. Ds # 1 is moving today. I visited DS # 2 last week end in San Antionio wile he is there from Germany for 2 months. It was fun, but I do miss him.

You really have a lot going on right now. Hopefully once it settles down, you can get back in the groove. And lots of ppd for your job search!

No Class today Just sitting around the house not doing too much. Dh went to run some errands. We have the next couple of days by ourselves since ds1 is still in DW.

ENJOY!

Connie and SarahMay--Hope you have great races this weekend!We're lucky right now in that the money tree is being kind to us.. I just realized the other day that I have no pants for fall that will fit, maybe a couple of pairs of jeans, nothing for work. Well, I stuck to my 30 minutes this morning--35 with a cooldown. I am happy to say I now have my 40 pound clippie! Hopefully I can hold onto it this week, because I have no wiggle room! And I am now in the 140s--barely. I have not seen the 140s since my early 20s.

YAY for new clippie,140s, and for sticking to your 30 minutes! I will have to buy pants, fall and winter stuff, too. Mail me some seeds from your money tree, please! I'm right there with you on the no wiggle room. I haven't seen the 150's in a long time, and 158 is not that far under my normal BMI, so I've gotta keep it up!

WOOOHOOO Taryn, WAY TO GO!!!!!!! I'm still not there yet but working on it...and my mii looks like an M&M with eyes!!!
Unfortunately, I'm probably at "high". I have been losing and gaining back the same .5 pounds this session and it is making me crazy. I've changed my diet (tried to eat more mini meals, then tried to change my caloric intake, then tried to change the times of my meals, etc etc), changed my exercise (running more, only 1 rest day now, etc) but I am still stuck in a rut that is very frustrating. Jude

So sorry Jude for your frustration. I'm sure with all the boot camp, etc. you are replacing fat with muscle, which weighs the same, but takes up less space. Are you measuring? That might help your mental happiness? You are really doing everything right! I've BTDT with the not budging more than I'd like this summer. Honestly, this week I haven't had my "snacks" between meals because I haven't had it together enough to pack them yet. That may have made the difference. I read the other day if you don't eat for 2 hours post work out, your body burns existing fat for that time frame. I've been trying that, too, and it helped. I just tried to drink tons of water to stay full for that time frame.

QOTD--On paper I would say I am Low--my loss has been pretty slow and steady. 40 pounds in 31 weeks=~1.3 pounds per week. In my head I would say it's all over the board. I feel like I don't have a handle on things, and that any minute I could gain it all back--ridiculous I know, especially since I have you all to guide my back on track! I think it's kind of scary to get closer to goal. Good question!

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I'm even more scared, because I've lost 60 pounds in 6.5 months. Sometimes I wonder if that's too fast. But I know that when you go from couch potato eating everything in sight, with lots and lots of regular sodas, to working out 5-6 days a week and eating healthy, it's just going to happen. I worry myself SICK that it will all come back. But you know what's weird? Now that I've hit (Barely) normal BMI, I'm not as stressed over the next 10 pounds to hit what I think will be goal. I had really wanted it by Sept. 5, my birthday, but now I just want it off, however long it takes! Maybe that's a good thing, and I won't stress so it will be slow and steady. You are doing GREAT!!!!

I am very happy to say that as of this weigh-in I have lost 10.6 pounds in 10 weeks. But, the truth of it is that the actual weight goals we set for ourselves are just numbers. They are indicators of health, but don't precisely measure our health. A person can be 105 pounds and be very unhealthy or 150 pounds and be fantastically healthy. Whether I find myself to be fit and healthy 5 pounds above my goal or 5 pounds below it - fit and healthy should be our true goals and the number on the scale is just an indicator we can use to get there.

GREAT SENTIMENT! We have a secretary at school that is Miss Emily Post, and I go to her whenever I have an etiquette question. In fact, when my girls are a bit older I'm sending them to her for etiquette lessons, she just doesn't know it yet. So it ABSOLUTELY floored me this week when she asked me how much I weigh now. I told her to guess, and she said 135. When I told her close to 160, she spit out her coffee. She was really amazed that my weight was that high. I think different bodies, with various muscle amounts, carry weight differently. We need to think about our fitness and health, not the number. Of course, I can see where the 10 pounds of fat is that I want gone, even if no one else does!

Just gonna post really quick because I need to get to my workout but I was shocked to weigh in this morning down another 2 lbs.

You are doing great!

Okay - I am here! I have been having MAJOR computer problems! I spent yesterday trying to re-install some things and get it all running good as new. The good news is...I can post the the DIS again (couldn't yesterday)! The bad news is...I am not getting e-mail notifications for any of my threads or PM messages.

So sorry. COmputer are WONDERFUL when they work, and the most frustrating thing ever when they don't!

First...Good Luck to all of you running races this weekend. In fact, good luck to all of us who are running at all this weekend. We are becoming stronger every day and it is amazing! YEAH to everyone who lost weight this week. To all of the people who are just maintaining or gaining...stick with it. Slow and steady wins the race. I would say that one thing that is expensive is the mailings. I don't know if there is anything that we can really do about that but if there was a way to share "postage" that would be cool. Taryn - I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! You have continued to be inspiring with your weight loss and so dedicated. I can't tell you how great I feel for you.
Jen

SO TRUE!!! Thanks hon! I wonder if we should contact someone, maybe a mod, to find out what we can do that doesn't break DIS rules about the postage? You are really doing well, you motivate me, and I am so happy that you are celebrating your successes! About that deal we made to get to a weight by Sept 5? I don't think it's gonna happen on my end. Maybe we need to set a new one.

Just to throw in my 2 cents, I'd like to stick with as little in-between time as possible, so I'm good with extending the end date or starting the new challenge a week or two prior to the premier.

ME, TOO!!! Lisa, if we add, I'd be happy to coach a week.

FlipflopMom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's great, what a wonderful weight loss...keep it up!

Thank you! Hope your Dad is doing better!

Still going strong with C25K, workout 2-2 is this evening, it’s my fourth one. I measured again this morning and I’ve lost over 6 inches in the past three weeks so I’m feeling pretty good !
Bree

Way to go! Glad your dental work was relatively easy to bounce back from! You are doing great! I know what you mean about getting groceries from a couple of places, I need to do that.

Today was an okay day. I started the morning off with a 55 minute workout on the Wii. I was very proud of myself. It was my longest workout ever! No bingeing!

You are doing great!!! Keep it up, and you'll have a knockout week!!!!!

Thanks Taryn for all the advice. I was also thinking of trying out a local 2nd hand store to see what they have. I have never shopped in one (not because of any reason) I think I just never had to worry about spending money on clothes that I would only wear for a short while.

Hang in there Lindsay! I hadn't either, other than for maternity clothes. I kind of had to get over a bit of a stigma, but I look at it as being environmentally friendly now, so no big deal. I'll be hitting it up when I shop for fall clothes. I have no trouble with my girls wearing hand me downs, or buying yard sale stuff that's in great condition, why should this bother me. Thanks for your kind words!

I am at my goal weight I just really want to stay here and I'm seeing the signs of slipping back into old habits lately. I was good this week and went for a walk with the kid 3 nights. It's so much nicer in the summer....

YAY for maintaining, and recognizing the signs of slipping!

WHew! I had a lot to catch up on! Yesterday was better, but we did a lot of planning so mentally exhausting. Crashed on the coach and slept for a few hours, then went to bed! Gearing up to try my first 7 mile run in a bit. Hoping I'll succeed. Going school supply shopping later!

HAve a good one!
Taryn

 

[mikamah]

Just a quidk hello after catching up on the thread. I told Michael we're going to run/walk as soon as we get up today, but I just sent him to watch tv while I read through yesterday's posts. I'll be back later to respond more since I'm on call today and don't have any plans, but it is so beautiful outside right now. It must only be 60 degrees and I think the whole weekend is looking nice too.

Originally Posted by lisah0711
QOTD for Friday, 8/6: So tell us how would you rate your "diet rage"? Your choices are:

Low- I'm moving slowly, but I'm on my way!

Moderate- Everyone's moving except me

High- I'm screaming but no one can hear me!

All Over The Board- It's stop and go all the way

I loved reading that article Lisa, and it was such a good reminder to continue to be patient. I would say my diet rage is pretty low, and mentally I'm am pretty happy and content where I am right now. I'm moving very, very slowly, but am on my way. I haven't lost much, but in the past year, I haven't gained either, but I have started run/walking faithfully 3 days a week, my body has changed, and I am definitely more fit than I was last summer, I'm making healthier eating choices, not all the time, but definintely have it reigned in a little tighter than I have in the past. I think looking at myself as a whole person, body, mind and spirit, sure, I'd love to get these 50 pounds off, but I'm doing pretty good not losing total control when I have those emotional days, and have even found myself getting a run in when I'm feeling down, and not running to the kitchen. Last weekend when we got to my brothers' he offered me a drink, and I declined thinking ahead to the next morning when I wanted to get up and run/walk before we hit six flags, and i wanted to feel good. All those little things do add up. Overall, I am in a pretty good place right now. A huge part of that is in thanks to all of you here. It's so helpful to come here and vent, and know I am not alone, and you are here to support and encourage me, and share your struggles and triumphs. Thank you, friends.

Now, off the computer and out to the fresh air.

Happy saturday everyone!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

I just woke up like 10 minutes ago. Sleeping in felt so good. Now, I have to find a time to get in some exercise. It is nice and cool weather-wise here right now so I am thinking of taking advantage of that and going for a walk.

Yesterday ended on a very high note. I was really upset with my mom (long story) so I had to leave the house. Usually, when I go out like that, in such an emotional state, I eat-A LOT. I didn't eat a thing!!!!!!!!!!! I was home about an hour later feeling calmer and finally hungry enough for dinner. Dinner was another NSV. I had some salad, with maybe 1 point of dressing, and a burger-no bun. It was 95% lean beef. All I put on it was mustard.

I didn't notice much when I tested my blood sugar multiple times yesterday. I was a little worried when it was so high (for me) yesterday morning when I woke up. But, I calmed down a lot when it was back to my usual normal a few hours after eating 3 slices of pizza.

Ok, off for the day. Time to see if I can make it 2 days in a row of no bingeing!

Have a great day!

CC

 

[flipflopmom]

Thanks for the advice in negative splits. I made a concentrated effort to start out slower, and it only took me 6 minutes more to run 7 miles than it did 6 last weekend! Of course, the weather helped. It was cool and breezy this morning! I am excited, my longest run yet!
Great job on making good choices Kathy and CC!

Happy Saturday!
Taryn

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Hope that everyone is having a great Saturday!

Today's QOTD is inspired by Maureen's question last week about exercising. I have to confess that I never have any problem finding an excuse not to exercise and that is the one area on my journey to good health that I always feel I need some improvement in.

So I am going to share another article from Sparkpeople about exercise excuses and how to avoid them. Here is the link to the entire article: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1021

Which brings me to the QOTD today. What exercise excuse do you use most often?


1. I don't have time
2. I'm too tired
3. It's too difficult for me
4. It's boring
5. I don't want people to see me
6. I don't know what I'm doing
7. I don't make any of these excuses

I have to admit that I use the I'm too tired or I don't have time excuses the most. Having that ticker counting off the days until the Princess half marathon is a daily reminder to me that I need to be sure and not let the excuses derail me from my goal.

I'll BRB to do some replies.

 

[jenanderson]

Connie – I can’t wait to hear about your fitness book. You might not be able to share your results with us in the summer challenge but you should tell about what you are going to try out. I need to find a new fitness book to read because I always feel really motivated when I am reading them.

Bree – My e-mail notifications are not working either. I wish I could figure it out. You will have to let me know if yours starts working again.

I am so happy to hear that the C25K workout is working for you – AND – your losing 6 INCHES in 3 WEEKS is AMAZING! That is so great!

CC – Great job on your Wii workout! 55 minutes is really good! Sounds like the food was a success for the day as well. You are doing great recognizing what you need to do and thinking about how to do the best you can each day. Keep it up!

Also – way to go for not eating when you had the stress going on with your mom! That is a really positive step.

Lindsay – I am a huge fan of our thrift store. We visit the one that is just outside of a fairly well to do suburb and it is amazing what I can find there. I also felt that the clothes I am getting are not going to be real long term so why not go there and get things to tide me over.

Enjoy your boys last runs today!

Jayne – Maintaining presents challenges. I worry about slipping into old habits once I totally reach goal but I know that for me, I will just have to stay active, keep going to weight watchers and keep visiting the boards. If I let any of it slip, I know it is easy to go back to old habits without all of those support pieces in place.

Taryn – I just have to say that I felt just like you did…once I hit that normal BMI, I felt so much better and did not feel like I was wanting to rush the whole weight loss thing. I still want to lose it and I stay pretty dedicated to the cause but I am so much more about what is realistic for life in the long-term and just take it slow. So, you are right…we are probably not going to make the goal as of Sept. 5th. However…we can say that we are incredibly strong and healthy woman as of that date!

Kathy – I love how you reflected about your diet race being slow. You really said a lot of good things. I think you were really able to see some of the important things besides just the weight loss…you are so much healthier and in much better shape. I love how you said you were looking at you as a WHOLE person – I think that is something all of us need to do. I know that I say it constantly this summer – I am not losing much BUT…I keep looking at the list of all the things I have accomplished since January and the fact is…I am AMAZING! You are too!

Well, we are up at the lake and I am getting the slightest signal from down the road so I thought it would be good to check in. DH and I ran our 6 miles by the lake today and it was beautiful. I was impressed because we ran 6 miles in 57 minutes! That is like a record for us. I am now letting my oatmeal settle and I will be off to run and swim in the lake for some extra training for my mud run race. I got a letter from the organization giving suggestions for training and OMG I might die in this race! I am going to try to take the training VERY serious and do exactly as they say so that I am ready!

Have a great Saturday everyone!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning again! Although I guess for some of you it is almost noon!

Please be sure and PM those weights and COW numbers if you haven't already done that.

Well, I'm down .6 this week, and once again back to 209.6. Gosh darn it, I am going to stay in this decade once and for all.

for being in a new decade, Kathy! I bet that you will stay there even with your vacations coming up.

Tracey, enjoy your week-end getaway!

donac, hope that you enjoyed your anniversary celebration!

, Rose, for your new clippie!

I have drill this weekend so I'll be popping in and out (but won't be able to post). Have a great weekend everyone!
Jude

Enjoy your drill this week-end, Jude. Thanks for serving!

Good luck to Connie96 and SarahMay on your races today.

Great loss, Zoesmama03!

Okay - I am here! I have been having MAJOR computer problems!

for your computer woes, jen.

Question for LISA: Speaking of the current challenge coming to an end... Did anyone have any further thoughts on extending the end date of the Summer Challenge to fall closer to the beginning of the Fall Challenge (BL season premier, Sept 21)??? Didn't you say that y'all have typically only had 1-2 weeks between the end of one challenge and the beginning of another? Just to throw in my 2 cents, I'd like to stick with as little in-between time as possible, so I'm good with extending the end date or starting the new challenge a week or two prior to the premier. Of course, that's only my very humble opinion and I'll be back for the Fall challenge regardless of when we leave off and pick up again.

I second this motion. The less amount of time the better. But either way I will be there.

Thanks for asking about the Fall Challenge. This is what I know so far. Shannon will be returning as our weightkeeper and jenanderson will be continuing as COW keeper. donac and I will be co-hostessing. I am leaning toward starting the new challenge on September 7th and continuing until the middle of December -- a 15 week challenge. The last weigh in for this challenge is 8/31 so we would just move from one challenge to another. From your comments I think it is more important to move right into another challenge that worry too much about keeping with the BL schedule.

Then we might think about trying a BL alumni thread for those last two weeks of December and then the spring challenge would start at the first of the year. The BL alumni thread is a good way to keep the support during the holidays without the formality of an official challenge. In the spring we will probably try two threads merging into one because of the sheer numbers we get. We haven't done that for awhile.

If you have any thoughts on what you like or don't like, please let us know by posting or PM.

Bree, glad to hear that everying is okay! Enjoy your week-end!
Have a wonderful, on plan, weekend everyone!

Bree[/QUOTE]

Today was an okay day. I started the morning off with a 55 minute workout on the Wii. I was very proud of myself. It was my longest workout ever!

Great job on the long workout, CC!

What an excellent article Lisa. Thanks for sharing. I would say I am all over the board. My weight loss has been steady going. 23.2lbs in 12 weeks so far, but even with that I am always focused on how much more I have to go. I get so frustrated if I dont see the scale go down each day. This article has really reminded me to just be patient.

Lindsay, that is a great loss for the summer -- almost 2 pounds a week! Don't forget to celebrate those accomplishments as you keep your eye on the prize!

I would say Moderate simply because I'm just maintaining. I feel I'm losing ground a little just because I haven't been doing my physical therapy stuff for my back, I've just had so much going on and I'm the kind of person who, once I start losing ground-- give up.
I am at my goal weight I just really want to stay here and I'm seeing the signs of slipping back into old habits lately. I was good this week and went for a walk with the kid 3 nights. It's so much nicer in the summer....

, Susan. You're doing a great job maintaining. I know that you will get back on track with your back physical therapy. As I recall getting your back to feel better was your original motivation when you started this journey.

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I'm even more scared, because I've lost 60 pounds in 6.5 months. Sometimes I wonder if that's too fast. But I know that when you go from couch potato eating everything in sight, with lots and lots of regular sodas, to working out 5-6 days a week and eating healthy, it's just going to happen. I worry myself SICK that it will all come back. But you know what's weird? Now that I've hit (Barely) normal BMI, I'm not as stressed over the next 10 pounds to hit what I think will be goal. I had really wanted it by Sept. 5, my birthday, but now I just want it off, however long it takes! Maybe that's a good thing, and I won't stress so it will be slow and steady.

You're doing so great, Taryn! You should take a little time to just congratulate yourself and enjoy all that you have accomplished so far!

I did PM our mods about the rules on helping jen with the postage, etc. and should get an answer back this week-end I hope.

Off to do a little grocery shopping and a few other errands. We got our school supply shopping done yesterday. All we need are some pants and we will be all set. DS have to wear a uniform this year and it is making the whole clothes thing so much easier!

Have a great day all!