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

[brinalyn530]

Hi everyone-

I am just having one of those days....eating is good but lets just say otherwise I feel like this and mostly just want to do this My weight is coming back down quickly and I think whoever said that my body might be holding onto the water is right. I feel very bloated. I am finally recovered from my run. I have a meeting tonight and my dh has a meeting tomorrow. I have a shot clinic at work thursday night so it looks like my next run will be friday or saturday.

Bree- We are looking at staying at Embassy suites at chevy chase. Its right on top of the friendship heights red train metro station. Is it easy enough to switch trains because the smithsonian is a blue/orange. I have no idea how the metro works. We still did not finalize the plans and I need to register before it sells out. Im not sure how close it is to capacity. Just out of curiosity how fast of a runner are you. Just wondering if we are around the same pace to run together? I am currenly around 11:30-12:00 per mile on a cooler day. I am hoping to get closer to 11 by race day.

Chevy Chase is a pretty nice area, you should have no trouble getting around there. Changing trains at Metro Center is really easy, just go downstairs and follow the sign posts - no worries. Umm, I'm not fast at all! I just started the C25K - I'm not even half way through yet! Honestly, I told my friend the other day that I'm not concerned about my time in the 5k, I'll just be happy to finish - he laughed 'cause he thought I was kidding !

Everyone's been pretty quiet today. it must just be one of those days for all of us!

Bree

 

[JOANNEL]

Hi all,

I am trying to get back on track. I too have felt down the last few days. This empty nest stuff takes some getting used to. So yesterday I ate well, went to step class and walked the beach. We saw some forestry people digging up a seaturtle nest to move, due to the oil. It was pretty interesting. Met a friend for lunch today after a sculpt class and had a salad. So two days doing well. I am going to take one day at a time. We also saw dolphins very close to the beach at lunch!!!! Still amazes me no matter how many times I see them!!

Thanks again for all the support, you guys are great!

 

[tigger813]

We're home! I'm exhausted! Two nights of little sleep makes Tigger a grumpy cat! I swear the person in the room above us paced the floor all night long which kept waking me up! Early bed for me!

I will tell Redwalker to come back soon! She just got home from her vacation in Atlantis. I will see her on Saturday but I'm sure I'll talk to her before then!

I will try and post more tomorrow! I'm so tired that I'm just not in the mood to type right now! I have 2 clients tomorrow so it probably won't be until later in the day or between clients if I can get on the computer!

 

[mikamah]

Just a quick hello before we hit the pool. Michael invited a few friends over my brother's house to swim, but it looks like only one might make it a little later. I figured I'd get in the pool and play with him for a while before the thunderstorms might hit.

I've been snacking too much this week, and think I must be pms-ing. But on the positive side, I shouldn't be pms on vacation in 2 weeks. Did get out for 3 miles this morning with michael on his scooter. Figured if I start the day off right, that might rein in the eating, and I have been better today.

Lindsay- glad you have recovered from your run. It sounded scary. As I'm trying to increase my distance, I've been making some routes that add a mile on at the end so if I'm having a hard time, I can come home early, which is good in the heat, but I also feel that might be too easy to cut it short if I'm just feeling lazy. It's a bit of a head game. Now that your run is over, a big WHOO HOO on hitting 6 miles!! Even if it almost killed ya, you did it!!!!

Welcome back my3princes!! Sounds like a fabulous time, and getting right back on track will definitely see that vacation weight gone soon. Sorry about the pictures, that is so awful, but I definitely agree with others who say a professional may be able to salvage some.

Rose- enjoy those last few nights with ds.

Joannel-Hugs to your on your empty nest. I'm sure it's a big adjustment.

Bree- 100 degrees be very careful!! I think you can do a 5k on 9/11 and a 10k 10/31. I'm slowly increasing my distance, and in the past 6 weeks, I went from 3 to 5.5 miles as my longest. I'm trying to add half a mile every 1-2 weeks. I am pretty good about stretching after every run/walk, and it makes all the difference. I usually feel pretty good. On the c25k, I did finish the 9 weeks, by the time, but only did 2.5 miles straight running, and the next week, my body paid for it. I've found at my weight and age, I'm better with the run/walk intervals, and seem to have settled mostly at running 5 min, and walking 2 min. Some days I'll run longer, and some shorter. I don't use a stopwatch, Ipod, or anything, but I actually count my breaths as I'm running, and it helps me to slow down and concentrate on my breathing, and keep track. I tend to breath 25 breaths/min. It might sound bizarre, but it seems to work for me. Good luck with your run tonight.

Taryn- Glad you got some sleep tonight. Good luck with the first day of school today!! Hope you got your run in.

Lisa- love the idea of a 10K on 10/10/10!! How fun. I was thinking I'd look for a 10k this fall too. Maybe there'll be one here on 10/10 too. That would be too cool.

Connie- congrats on your race. It sounded like so much fun, all of you doing it together. You daughter sounds adorable, and how awesome she's already getting into it. So cute.

Qotd- If I was in disney right now, which I will be soon, I think we'd have freshly showered after a morning at blizzard beach, and are eating dinner at crystal palace before we head over the the contemporary for our pirates and pals fireworks cruise!! I can't wait. I've been trying to get chef mickey's instead of cp, but it's booked solid. I'll keep trying.

Michael's ready to swim. Have a nice evening all!!

 

[carmiedog]

I need to quit my job to maintain my weight loss and keep losing. I did great all summer. Then last week I started back to work, and there is always food around. Cheesy Panera bagels with hazelnut cream cheese. Kirkland cashew clusters. Muffins. I was bad last week and paid for it. So far this week I've withheld temptation.

edit: I went back to the office tonight, and...crap! Thought I'd grab a little snack to take to my son, and I ended up eating it. Then after I cheated, I said what the heck and completely gorged. ugh.

I'm tired of low-cal even though it's worked great for me. Next week I'm thinking of switching to atkins induction for a few weeks, then heading to maintenance until the start of next year. I need a break. That and I can't afford to keep having to buy new clothes!

 

[carmiedog]

Tuesday QOTD : If you were at WDW or Disneyland right now what would you be doing?

I've got a hankerin' to take a ride on Jungle Cruise. It's corny, but one of my all time favorites.

That or eating and relaxing upstairs at Columbia Harbour House.


QOTD Sunday 8/8: Name one thing that you can do today to create some joy in yourself?

Put my feet up and relax after a hard day of work (what I'm doing right now)! Really, the start of the school year is too stressful to even think about "joy." And I have funerals for 3 people I know this week, plus a staff member's sister died. How about we start next week? I can say, if I could get caught up on housework, that would help me relax and bring a little more joy, I guess.

 

[Connie96]

As I'm trying to increase my distance, I've been making some routes that add a mile on at the end so if I'm having a hard time, I can come home early, which is good in the heat, but I also feel that might be too easy to cut it short if I'm just feeling lazy. It's a bit of a head game.

Isn't all of this just a head game?? I learned years ago that, even though the loop around my neighborhood is (from my house back around to my house) exactly 1.6 miles, making a fairly perfect 2-lap 5K route, I absolutely cannot pass by my own house during the course of my run because I simply do not have the will to keep going when I could just go on in the house. I have dissected my neighborhood so that I only see my house when I walk out the door and not again until I have completed my total distance for the workout. (mapmyrun.com is getting a workout as I begin to increase my distance...)

Connie- congrats on your race. It sounded like so much fun, all of you doing it together. You daughter sounds adorable, and how awesome she's already getting into it. So cute.

Thanks! I'll admit, it was my mom's idea to let DD walk the first time because she didn't wanna push a stroller. DD gets pretty pooped, but she really does seem to enjoy it!

 

[jenanderson]

Hello Everyone! It has been a super busy day here but the good news is...I AM NOW A LIFETIME MEMBER AT WEIGHT WATCHERS! Yep...I have to shout it I am so excited! I know that I will have to keep going or I will possibly gain weight back but it is so nice not to pay any more and to know that I am at a very healthy weight.

Today I did get up and run at 6AM...it was already 77° outside so we ran a bit slow. The humidity is the killer here right now. I ran yesterday and today so tomorrow will be a day off.

The rest of the day was spent cleaning for the most part. I am having a group of girlfriends over tomorrow and my house was a mess! Normally our group goes out to eat but I thought it would be fun to try to make something healthier here at my house for everyone to enjoy.

I went 3 days without bingeing! Today, not so much, but it could have been much worse. I have to remember that. I am definitely getting better about not binging.

CC - Great job on going 3 days without binging. It is all about the little steps and learning from each step you take. Keep it up!

Just checking in from our room at the Dana Place Inn in Jackson, NH.

Sounds like you had a nice time on your vacation!

Taryn and Lisa and Jen--thanks. It's been more stressful than I'd thought it would be. I thought being close to maintenance would be easy, but it's dredging up all kinds of things.

Rose - I think maintaining is so much harder then losing in ways. I struggle with the feelings of each little up and each little down feeling like I am about to lose control at any point. I know that I am not and that I am in control but I tend to have a lot of weird thoughts at this weight.

I had this great idea to get a long run in. 6.2 miles was the goal. I didnt look at the weather channel before leaving. I mapped out a run to go 3.1 miles out and back. The first 3.1 went well even with a huge hill right at the end of mile 3. Then heading back it was getting so hot and humid I felt like I was going to boil. I had taken a small water bottle with me but already drank all the water. I got a short burst of energy when I ran past a festival going on and this good looking police officer held up traffic for me while I ran across the street (nobody tell my husband) Ive always had the hots for a man in uniform anyway shortly after that into mile 4 I contemplated finding a shady spot and sitting there until someone came looking for me. It was so hot and humid I couldnt even stand it. Plus I didnt eat anything before I ran either. (stupid I know). So I kept going mostly walking with a little spurt of running here and there. I did this through mile 5. Then I started to feel shaky. I decided to just walk the rest of the way. I got 2 blocks from my house and my wonderful knight and shining armour (not in uniform) pulled up next to me....it was dh on his way home from philadelphia eagles camp.

I am so glad that your knight in shining armor came to your rescue! Sounds like a tough run and we all need to be reminded of being extra careful in this heat.

But think about how a less healthy Jen would not have done all that exercise at the lake. You have come a long way baby! You'll have it off quickly, you always do! That mud run training sounds fabulous! A friend of mine from H.S. just posted on FB about doing one. He said it was a lot of fun, once it was over. That's kinda how I feel about all my runs! He said everyone should do it once. I have no idea how one would actually run in a lake.

Well, yesterday was pretty wild. I made it okay until about 11am, then I started sinking. Did some work on the computer and left for lunch a little after noon. I had told my principal about my night, and that I was going home to nap. She said "Take a few hours if you need them, I need you perky for back to school night."

Taryn - I ran in the lake in running clothes and really old tennis shoes. As for the depth, I tried to stay with the water up to my knees. It is incredibly harder to run in the water then it is on land...especially when your shoes are soggy and heavy. I am hoping that your friend is right and that I will think the Mud Run is fun...when it is done!

I hope you are getting the rest you need. The start of the school year is SO tiring and takes so much out of the teachers. Good luck with it all!

I did a 62 minute workout this morning using the Wii Fit+!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have some gatorade at home. We keep it just for after runs in this heat. I've been reading up on hyponatremia. We freeze gator ade and water for our runs in the heat. They melt really fast. Be really careful.

I LOVE this idea Rose! I would have never thought of it but I am going to freeze my gatorade for my long run this weekend and water for all my other runs!

I’m a little nervous about my run this evening – it’s super hot outside, like 100 degrees! But the humidity feels better right now than it did this morning, so I’m hoping that part continues through my run. I’ll have lots of water with me and my banana at the ready for afterwards! Wish me luck!

Good Luck with your run Bree! I just want to tell you to listen to your body with this heat, take your water and run a route where you can refill the water if needed. Please be careful in this heat!

Lisa - I have been very negligent in answering the QOTD lately but you have had GREAT questions so I am going to write a book tonight and answer them!

Tuesday QOTD : If you were at WDW or Disneyland right now what would you be doing?I would be drinking sangria by the pool at the Poly and soaking up all the Disney magic!

8/9 QOTD: So take a few minutes today to tell someone who has made a difference in your life how much you appreciate them and tell us who it is and why they make a difference to you.
Everyone here - THANK YOU! I would not have made it this far without all of you listening to me, giving me ideas, supporting me when times are hard, making me laugh and so much more!
My DH - I am always crazy and going a million miles a minute with tons of ideas of things I want to try out and he puts up with it all. I am stubborn beyond belief, show my emotions to easily and have a million flaw but he still loves me.
Jude - I appreciate everything about you! Before we even really knew each other, you were the caring and giving. You went out of your way for me in so many ways and when we did finally meet at WDW...I knew we would stay in touch. You still continue to make me feel better then I really am and you are an incredible person. I feel so fortunate to have met you and be able to call you my friend.

8/8 QOTD Sunday 8/8: Name one thing that you can do today to create some joy in yourself? Work on my surprise video to the family. We are having a party on Sunday to celebrate being at the 1 year countdown point to our Disney Cruise! I am making a DVD with music and pictures from our last DCL trip!

8/7 QOTD What exercise excuse do you use most?I am too busy or too tired.

Alright...I could keep going back because there have been many great questions lately. I am going to make a real effort to take the time to answer the QOTDs instead of just posting. I really appreciate the thought it takes from the coaches to be able to post these every day.

Night Everyone!
Jen

 

[Rose&Mike]

Congrats Jen!!!!!

My 5K time is probably about the same as yours during the week, but something about race day speeds me up a little. When I run during the week, I always do run/walk intervals with my Garmin to time them (run 4 mins/walk 1 min). So, I know that I don't have any trouble starting and stopping, but I just keep thinking that if I walk during a race, my overall time will suck. I'm just gonna have to do it during a race and prove it to myself one way or the other. I think if you just wanted to take walk breaks during a run without an interval timer, just pick a mailbox or a power pole or something down the block and when you get there - start running again.

The whole family mostly walked. I split from them at the starting line, so I could run. I think they mostly stayed together. My sister and nieces have just started doing training runs in the past couple weeks so the girls jogged ahead and walked when they needed a break. They said DD was running right along with them as much as she could, but wanted to ride on my sis's back during walk breaks. And she totally got away with it too. (SUCKER!!!) Sis and DD didn't do the final lap around the park before the finish line (the last half mile), but mom and sis's girls finished. This is the first 5K that sis and her girls have done with me. Mom has done 4 5Ks this year (one of those was when I did a 10K at the same event) and DD has done 3 of the same 5Ks. Yes, she's only 3. But, she loves it. Just a couple weeks ago she told me "Momma, you go run. I wanna walk with Maw." You got it kiddo!

Your 5k with your family sounds like fun, and you're Mom sounds like a wonderful grandmother. Good luck with the 7 mile run! Why did you pick 4:1 intervals? We have been looking at the Galloway plans and I think for our pace it's suggesting shorter intervals, but I'm not sure I want to walk that often. I think the interval is 2:1.

Hi all,

I am trying to get back on track. I too have felt down the last few days. This empty nest stuff takes some getting used to. So yesterday I ate well, went to step class and walked the beach. We saw some forestry people digging up a seaturtle nest to move, due to the oil. It was pretty interesting. Met a friend for lunch today after a sculpt class and had a salad. So two days doing well. I am going to take one day at a time. We also saw dolphins very close to the beach at lunch!!!! Still amazes me no matter how many times I see them!!

Thanks again for all the support, you guys are great!

Tracey--hope you catch up on your sleep!

Rose- enjoy those last few nights with ds.

Thanks Kathy. I'm starting to get a little weepy again. He's really excited about going back, so I'm really happy for him!

Lisa--We have a reservation at Via Napoli for the day after the W&D 1/2. I'm really looking forward to it!

QOTD--hanging out at the Boardwalk, maybe heading to ESPN to watch some baseball!

I ran on the treadmill today, it was just too hot to go outside. Looking forward to my day off tomorrow. Hope everyone has a nice evening!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Today again could have been much worse eating wise. It was great exercise wise. In addition to my morning workout, I also swam for 30+ minutes a little while ago. I am hoping my eating is more under control tomorrow. I am struggling to find a carb/protein/calorie (point) balance. It is helping to think of each day as a step in the right direction even if it is learning what doesn't work.

Now, to catch up a bit.

my3princes: Sorry to hear about your film. I agree-JenA had a great suggestion. Sounds like you had a great trip! Also, it sounds like you have an awesome son!

Connie: Great job on the race! I love how you make it a family affair. You are teaching your DD such wonderful healthy habits for life!

Bree and Lindsay-It would be awesome if you two could race together!

JenA: That mud run...oh my goodness. Good luck!

Tracey: Glad you enjoyed Storyland! You are bringing back so many great memories for me.

Kathy: You too have a great son! Hope you had a great time swimming this evening!

Shannon: Thanks for all you do for these challenges, especially at such a busy time in your life!

Rose: Stay cool and enjoy your time with your son!

Thanks Lisah! I really am doing so much better.

QOTD: Well, my sister and I are the commando types. We would be where there are EMH for the evening. So,

AK: Watching Festival of the Lion King
MK: Somewhere in Fantasyland (we love "it's a small world")
DHS: Toy Story Midway Mania for sure
Epcot: probably Spaceship Earth or eating dessert in World Showcase

I love Disney questions!

Bree-Good luck with your run tonight! Please, please stay cool and drink lots of water!

Lindsay-

Joanne-Good to hear from you! Keep up the great work!

carmiedog-I love the Jungle Cruise too!

JenA-Thanks! and to you on making Lifetime! That is a huge accomplishment. Ok, I have to ask: Have you thought about becoming a WW Leader? I think you'd make an excellent one myself!




Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I'd be enjoying a casual stroll around World Showcase having a few drinks! I can't wait to go in 3 1/2 months!

DH and DD1 are playing Lego HP! I'll play as soon as she goes to bed. Had to send DD2 to bed early as she threw the PS remote! I don't know what it is with her and throwing things lately!

Need to make a list for DH and the girls to do while I'm at work tomorrow. I may come home between clients. It's only 5 minutes away so that's not a problem. I think we have almost everything for my party. Need to pick up some beer and maybe a few more decorations for my party either tomorrow night or Thursday. I don't have any clients Thursday that I know of so I won't go into work unless I get somebody! I think I have about 20 adults and 18 kids coming. Probably have movies for the kids or they can play games. Weather is supposed to be 81 and mostly sunny! Hope it stays that way. I've made a tentative list of food to order from my favorite Chinese place.

I'm really excited to try a new restaurant the next town over on Friday for my b'day lunch! British Beer Company here I come! I am so excited that it will be open! It actually opens on Thursday. Then we have a new Italian place opening around the corner from us in about 2 weeks.

DH and I had some mint Irish Creme tonight. We had Twisted Cheetos for supper! I know, really bad but I just didn't want to cook. I had to run out and get some fresh milk and DD1 requested that so I bought some and the 4 of us ate the whole bag! I hope to get in a workout besides giving 2 massages tomorrow. If not, I will definitely get back on track on Sunday!

Good night all!

 

[Octoberbride03]

I think i fell behind. Not my fault though. Also missed a weigh in, also not my fault. Dealing with viruses on the computer right now, and Dh has it cleaned to the point where its at least getting Firefox to open up and get me on the DIS. We had notices last week from webroot and I was constantly trying to keep them quarantined, but apparently that didn't work.

I can DIS if I don't mind pop-ups and after not being able to use it at all the past couple of days I don't mind. DH says I won't damage anything, so why not right

Hopefully I'll be able to catch up with at least the QOTDs and COW which I also missed reporting in for. Oh boy. Gotta get back on track.

As for working out and being a good girl otherwise, that's out the window this week. Aunt Flo arrived in a VERY nasty mood yesterday Worst visit I've had in months. When she leaves I will get back on track with everything. Just hope she doesn't leave much of a parting gift.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi guys just a quick fly by. I need to get clothes together for work tomorrow so I have only a few minutes. Just wanted to share my exciting evening with you all. I think I mentioned how my husband and I are huge EAGLES football fans and that they have their training camp in our area right?

Well tonight I had dinner with the dr I work for. She treated me to a "fancier" dinner at Pacifico a resturant a minute from our office in a wealthier area. As I am getting ready to order the waitress asks if we like football. Im like yeah why? She said do you know any eagles? Im like yeah. She says well a bunch of them are at the bar. I was like no way. I cant believe it. OMG my husband would die. I dont think she was really expecting my reaction. I got up and acted like I had to go to the bathroom. I walked past the bar and there they were. All starting players. I will spare the names since most of you probably dont follow the game but just so you know how cool this was I will say that the starting quarterback Kevin Kolb was there. I called my husband and he wanted me to get their autographs but I figured with it being an upscale resturaunt it wouldnt be classy. So I just walked by. Then after 1/2 hour of so as Im eating my chicken tortilla soup they all came walking over and sat at the table directly next to us. About 3-4 steps away. I almost died. I secretly took a pic from my cell phone but it was really blurry and if you didnt believe me that it was really them it just looks like ordinary guys having dinner. We finished up just as they were and I actually walked out directly behind the quarterback. I so wanted to say "hey kevin, have a great season" but my voice just wouldnt go. My dh was so mad that I chickened out. Anyway it was a fun night and cool to say we sat right there and dined together even if they paid no attention to me.

I will get caught up tomorrow. Have a great evening.

 

[donac]

Good evening This is the first me time I have had all day. I have been going since 6 this morning. Went to class all day, came home for 2 minutes so I could change my shirt and dh got me some grapes and then off to a dinner meeting. I got home about 9:45. I still have 2 people to call but they will have to wait until tomorrow.

Class was pretty good yesterday but was awful today. I have a lesson plan to write for Thursday. The template was supposed to be up on a website tonight and it is not. I wanted to get some of that done tonight but I guess not.

Thanks for the pd for ds. He said the interview went well. I really hope things work out for him. I don't know when he will hear.

I need some sleep so I will go now.

Sorry I haven't been around this week. My computer is on my desk at work but I am too much of a "Try to be a good" student to pull you guys up much.

Have a nice evening.

 

[Connie96]

Your 5k with your family sounds like fun, and you're Mom sounds like a wonderful grandmother. Good luck with the 7 mile run! Why did you pick 4:1 intervals? We have been looking at the Galloway plans and I think for our pace it's suggesting shorter intervals, but I'm not sure I want to walk that often. I think the interval is 2:1.

Why 4:1? I have been using a running plan that has taken me from not running back in February to running a 5K in April, a 10K in July and a planned half-marathon this November (with a few more races in between). 4:1 is just the interval this particular plan prescribes at this level. No special reason that I know of. If you want to see more of the plan I've been running, I'll be happy to email you my spreadsheet; just PM me your email address if you're interested. (Offer is good for anyone - just PM me.)

Connie: Great job on the race! I love how you make it a family affair. You are teaching your DD such wonderful healthy habits for life!

Well, I guess it all started about 15 years ago. My company sponsors the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk, so I started participating - it just seemed like inviting the family was the thing to do. And, after DD was born, it was a fun way to let my coworkers oooh and aaah over her. It's also nice to have someone to drive with to races and someone to cheer for you - even if you don't see them until you're ready to get back in the car.

Yall have a great night!

 

[Dahly]

Hello Everyone! It has been a super busy day here but the good news is...I AM NOW A LIFETIME MEMBER AT WEIGHT WATCHERS! Yep...I have to shout it I am so excited! I know that I will have to keep going or I will possibly gain weight back but it is so nice not to pay any more and to know that I am at a very healthy weight.

8/8 QOTD Sunday 8/8: Name one thing that you can do today to create some joy in yourself? Work on my surprise video to the family. We are having a party on Sunday to celebrate being at the 1 year countdown point to our Disney Cruise! I am making a DVD with music and pictures from our last DCL trip!


Night Everyone!
Jen

Jen - congrats on your lifetime. That is great news! I just joined WW online htis week, have been using spark, but it just didn't seem to be working for me...i have high hopes for WW, as I know lots of people have had great success.

We are also counting down to 8/16/11...we are on the four day prior to the five day, so one year from tomorrow we will be driving to Florida to meet my family who are going on the 4 day with us. Can't wait. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family!

Tuesday QOTD : If you were at WDW or Disneyland right now what would you be doing? I have a fondness for space mountain..my first ride was when I was about eight years old, and it was my first "thrill ride" so I always try to ride it multiple times.

8/9 QOTD: So take a few minutes today to tell someone who has made a difference in your life how much you appreciate them and tell us who it is and why they make a difference to you.
First - you guys! If I had not found this challenge, I would be sitting here still thinking about how next Monday I would start eating better and exercising. Thanks to this group, I am down 12 pounds, and feel like I have made some friends along the way.
Second - my DS12 - he is such a sweet and loving kid..during the day he will come into my office for a "hug break"...i am really hoping that lasts for a long time..although he has his typical tween moments, he puts a smile on my face and a laugh in my heart like no one else can.


I ate a hershey's kiss today...just one, first chocolate I have had in weeks, and it was oh so good, just need that small taste, and then I was good to go.

have a great evening (what's left of it) and a happy Wednesday.

Dahly

 

[sahbushka]

Hi all, just wanted to check in and let you know that I am back on track. I ran my first 5k this past weekend with a friend and we were able to jog the whole thing...didn't walk one single step! I probably could have gone a bit faster but my friend had never run a full 5k even in practice so she was a bit nervous and hadn't done quite the training that I had...either way I have pictures and the t-shirt and as soon as my husband uploads the pictures I will post them!

Also, my weigh ins with WW are on tuesdays so I just got back from my second week in a row loss! Also, I finally seem to be making progress this summer and am at an all time low this go round PLUS...I am....OVERWEIGHT!!!!! Yup, you read that right folks, I am no longer obese! Woo Hoo!

Hope everyone is well!

SarahMay

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

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


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 2
(congrats 50sjayne & Corrinak!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------45!
not reporting in for 1 week------ 4
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 3
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 8
Excused------------------------- 2
weigh ins----------------------- 28
gains---------------------------- 7
maintains------------------------ 5
losses-------------------------- 16
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Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 10!
This week’s group loss = 6.4 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.42 %
Total group weight loss so far 390.2 pounds!
We are getting closer to 400lbs
AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 78 weighins for our start weigh-in on May 28th)
(28+2+2)/ 78 = 41% (this includes the Losers and Maintainer and Excused people!)

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

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 10? This time I’ve done a TOP 10 LIST ! That criteria may change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 10 Superstars!!
#10- 0.49% - brinalyn530 (2 weeks in a row, same % loss, both at #10 in the list!)
#9- 0.60% - Connie96
#8- 0.69% -Zoesmama03
#7- 0.70% -cclovesdis
#6- 0.75% - disneymom2one
#5- 0.88% - DisneyTaylors
#4- 1.24% - LuvBaloo
#3- 1.46% - Rose&Mike
#2- 1.86% - flipflopmom
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 10 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.08% - A.Mickey

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

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

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

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

or we have a medium version

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

and we have a small version

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

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

 

[LuvBaloo]

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

NOTE: this list includes participants who have reported in within the last 3weeks, once someone misses 3 weigh-ins they are dropped from this report.
How this works: you set your goal for what to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.
Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.
Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know.
We have done 10 out of 13 weeks, so the challenge is 77% complete.

aamomma 29
bouldertcr 20
brinalyn530 31
carmiedog 74
Connie96 88
Dahly 67
disneymom2one 109
flipflopmom 100
jbm02 10
jenanderson 42
JOANNEL 90
keenercam 35
lisah0711 -4
lovedvc -10
LuvBaloo 14
mommyof2Pirates 68
nunzia 13
OctoberBride03 25
pinkle 41.67
redwalker 14
Rose&Mike 87
sahbushka 13
tigger813 -33
tiki23 67
Tinker'n'Fun 3
Worfiedoodles 34
Zoesmama03 60



I find everybody on the list an inspiration and everybody who participates in this challenge is an inspiration in and of themselves. Whether you post, lurk or just pm your weight and check results on Tuesdays, you have made a commitment to yourself. And that is the biggest inspiration of all!
BY Octoberbride03

 

[flipflopmom]

I did a 62 minute workout this morning using the Wii Fit+

Work it girl!!!!!

I've been reading up on hyponatremia.
We only have three more nights with DS at home, so I'm wanting to spend as much time with him as possible. We'll see him this fall, but he won't be back here until Thanksgiving.

Glad you are getting time with DS! What is hypoantremia? Sounds like something I want to avoid. Do you just hold your gatorade when you run?

I always look forward to starting my day with you guys! It's not like you won't be having any more meetings this year, right?

Me, too, Lisa! It's a great way to start the day! Oh, there will be plenty more meetings. I just hate feeling like a slacker!

If you were at WDW or Disneyland right now what would you be doing?

I would be on my balcony at BLT, watching the castle change colors, disney music from my ipod, coffee in hand from a WDW mug..... AHHHH....

My 5K time is probably about the same as yours during the week, but something about race day speeds me up a little. Just a couple weeks ago she told me "Momma, you go run. I wanna walk with Maw." You got it kiddo!Every time I noticed myself kinda plodding along, I'd pull up my sagging shoulders, relax my neck and hold my head up - and every time, I could feel my pace quicken just a tad and even in the heat, I felt great when I was done.

That's so cool! Especially since you got her up at 5am!! I try to shake out my shoulders when I am plodding, too. But my head is another story. I tend to look down, holding my head up high just seems like too much effort! Great job in that Texas heat! I did my first 7 mile last week, hoping I can pop it up to 8 this Saturday. I've found that on my long runs, I have to have a lot to think about. If I think about my running, it feels harder and longer. If I can plan things, made to do list, compose letters, whatever, the time goes by quicker. It's amazing how much is mental!

But part of me is like, just go for it – what’s the worst that could happen? Anyways, give me a few days to think about it, I will definitely let you know what I decide. I’m a little nervous about my run this evening – it’s super hot outside, like 100 degrees! I’ll have lots of water with me and my banana at the ready for afterwards! Wish me luck!

Go for it! You'll have a goal in mind! This heat is super scary, hope you made it okay!

I am just having one of those days....eating is good but lets just say otherwise I feel like this and mostly just want to do this

Know the feeling girl, know the feeling!

We saw some forestry people digging up a seaturtle nest to move, due to the oil. It was pretty interesting. Met a friend for lunch today after a sculpt class and had a salad. So two days doing well. I am going to take one day at a time. We also saw dolphins very close to the beach at lunch!!!! Still amazes me no matter how many times I see them!!

Can I come live with you for a while??? That just sounds soo wonderful. A constant vacation! I used to really want to move to a beach somewhere, I love the ocean. And the oil stuff, SCARY!!!

We're home! I'm exhausted! Two nights of little sleep makes Tigger a grumpy cat! I swear the person in the room above us paced the floor all night long which kept waking me up!

UGH! So sorry about the sleep! Hopefully you're back to bouncing soon!

I've been snacking too much this week, and think I must be pms-ing. But on the positive side, I shouldn't be pms on vacation in 2 weeks. I am pretty good about stretching after every run/walk, and it makes all the difference.

The snacking got to me yesterday, too. Don't know what was up with that. I have GOT to start stretching after my runs. Do you have a plan you follow? Your answer to yesterday's QOTD actually made my heart race with excitement! I can't wait to hear all about it, and how Michael reacts!

Then last week I started back to work, and there is always food around. Cheesy Panera bagels with hazelnut cream cheese. Kirkland cashew clusters. I'm tired of low-cal even though it's worked great for me. Next week I'm thinking of switching to atkins induction for a few weeks, then heading to maintenance until the start of next year. I need a break. That and I can't afford to keep having to buy new clothes!

What is it with schools and wanting to "reward" us by eating? On our first day back faculty meeting, they had sausage biscuits, a fruit plate, and a cake? Then yesterday, our principal said she had wanted to reward us with ice cream sundaes???? Hoping you can avoid temptation! I know what you mean by tired of low-cal. I need to find some really good recipes. I've been eating basically the same stuff for almost 7 months, and I need something different. I've been craving FLAVOR, so I've been picking at a spicy snack mix of nuts.

Put my feet up and relax after a hard day of work (what I'm doing right now)! Really, the start of the school year is too stressful to even think about "joy." And I have funerals for 3 people I know this week, plus a staff member's sister died. How about we start next week? I can say, if I could get caught up on housework, that would help me relax and bring a little more joy, I guess.

And I'm glad I'm not the only one that a clean house brings joy to!

Hello Everyone! It has been a super busy day here but the good news is...I AM NOW A LIFETIME MEMBER AT WEIGHT WATCHERS! Normally our group goes out to eat but I thought it would be fun to try to make something healthier here at my house for everyone to enjoy. I know that I am not and that I am in control but I tend to have a lot of weird thoughts at this weight. It is incredibly harder to run in the water then it is on land...especially when your shoes are soggy and heavy. I would be drinking sangria by the pool at the Poly and soaking up all the Disney magic! We are having a party on Sunday to celebrate being at the 1 year countdown point to our Disney Cruise! I am making a DVD with music and pictures from our last DCL trip!

First - CONGRATS! What a major accomplishment! I still can't imagine running in the lake. You are so strong! YAY for healthy girls day lunches! Love the idea of a sangria by the Poly pool! AND I can't wait to hear about your 1 year party. That DVD sounds soooo fun!!! Finally, weird thoughts abound on this end of the computer, too!

Thanks Kathy. I'm starting to get a little weepy again. He's really excited about going back, so I'm really happy for him!I ran on the treadmill today, it was just too hot to go outside. Looking forward to my day off tomorrow. Hope everyone has a nice evening!

Glad you kept it inside! for the weepiness, and enjoy your day off! Hope you can spend some time with DS!

Today again could have been much worse eating wise. It was great exercise wise. In addition to my morning workout, I also swam for 30+ minutes a little while ago. I am hoping my eating is more under control tomorrow. I am struggling to find a carb/protein/calorie (point) balance. It is helping to think of each day as a step in the right direction even if it is learning what doesn't work.

That's exactly right. It truly is amazing at how scientific it all is, and finding our body's balance of what it needs. I could spend DAYS researching it all....
And great job on the workouts today!

Need to make a list for DH and the girls to do while I'm at work tomorrow. I may come home between clients. It's only 5 minutes away so that's not a problem. I think we have almost everything for my party. Need to pick up some beer and maybe a few more decorations for my party either tomorrow night or Thursday. I don't have any clients Thursday that I know of so I won't go into work unless I get somebody! I think I have about 20 adults and 18 kids coming.

Sounds like wonderful celebrations all around!!! Enjoy!

Dealing with viruses on the computer right now, and Dh has it cleaned to the point where its at least getting Firefox to open up and get me on the DIS. We had notices last week from webroot and I was constantly trying to keep them quarantined, but apparently that didn't work. As for working out and being a good girl otherwise, that's out the window this week. Aunt Flo arrived in a VERY nasty mood yesterday Worst visit I've had in months.

to you. I've found that ibuprofen, lots of water, and believe it or not a bit of exercise really help. Even if it's a short, slow stroll, even when I REALLY don't feel like it, can really, really help!

I got up and acted like I had to go to the bathroom. I walked past the bar and there they were. All starting players. I will spare the names since most of you probably dont follow the game but just so you know how cool this was I will say that the starting quarterback Kevin Kolb was there. Then after 1/2 hour of so as Im eating my chicken tortilla soup they all came walking over and sat at the table directly next to us. About 3-4 steps away.

So very cool! Guess that helped those crazy feelings from yesterday! I don't know how I would have reacted either. Dining with football celebs, moving up in the world....

Good evening This is the first me time I have had all day. I have been going since 6 this morning. Went to class all day, came home for 2 minutes so I could change my shirt and dh got me some grapes and then off to a dinner meeting.

Sounds like a crazy day! Your class should be over soon, right? Hang in there!

Jen - congrats on your lifetime. That is great news! I just joined WW online htis week, have been using spark, but it just didn't seem to be working for me...i have high hopes for WW, as I know lots of people have had great success. First - you guys! If I had not found this challenge, I would be sitting here still thinking about how next Monday I would start eating better and exercising. Thanks to this group, I am down 12 pounds, and feel like I have made some friends along the way.

You have done GREAT this challenge! Good luck with WW, and ITA about this group. It's amazing!

Hi all, just wanted to check in and let you know that I am back on track. I ran my first 5k this past weekend with a friend and we were able to jog the whole thing...didn't walk one single step! Also, I finally seem to be making progress this summer and am at an all time low this go round PLUS...I am....OVERWEIGHT!!!!!

Awesome on both accounts!!!!

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.
losses-------------------------- 16
Total group weight loss so far 390.2 pounds!
#10- 0.49% - brinalyn530 (2 weeks in a row, same % loss, both at #10 in the list!)
#9- 0.60% - Connie96
#8- 0.69% -Zoesmama03
#7- 0.70% -cclovesdis
#6- 0.75% - disneymom2one
#5- 0.88% - DisneyTaylors
#4- 1.24% - LuvBaloo
#3- 1.46% - Rose&Mike
#2- 1.86% - flipflopmom
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 10 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.08% - A.Mickey

Check out this list! I quoted it just to see it again. 16 losses. Almost 400 pounds gone in a less than 3 months. Connie and Bree - 3 weeks in a row? Killing it girls! A. Mickey - CONGRATS!!!! Zoesmama, disneymom2one, DisneyTaylors - ROCKING! CC, Rose - Look at that! And there's little ole' me. Great job everyone!!!!!

Run yesterday was killer. Decided to try for a 5K PR time. Started out too hard, couldn't maintain it. I am still trying for this tempo run stuff. :confused
But I got it in, anyway. Wondering how I am going to get in tomorrow's run. It would have to be at 5 to get it in, not sure if I can get up at 4 - I need coffee and time to wake up before I run! I could possibly do it tomorrow night, if the heat holds up!

Well, today is the kiddos first day. Which translates to a hard time falling asleep for me, crazy dreams, and waking up with a tummyache. Happens every year! I have high hopes for this day! Sophie spent the night with Nana and Papa so I don't have the extra 40 minutes of driving time this am. Brad's off Friday, so she can stay here. I'm still stressing over how I'm going to do it all (gym all three nights, driving Sophie 3 mornings) until he gets back on 1st shift, but I can't worry about that today!

I ate all day yesterday, but never had a meal? I need to make sure I am eating meals, not just snacking all day. Packing lunch will help. Going to make AK blueberry muffins, her fav, for first day back breakfast!

Goals for today - feed them, make sure no one passes out from the heat on the playground, no crying, and get them on the right bus home.

Have a great day - SEND PPD MY WAY!
Taryn!