Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[brinalyn530]

i'll read later, too tired to respond. Did grocery shopping while Ak was in gymnastics. Haven't stopped since 5, going to bed. Did okay with eating, didn't have time to exercise, not an excuse, just a fact. I might run in the am, but I am starting out behind.

My cousin, 55, was found dead this am of a massive heart attack. Big shock to the family, and my IRL BFF's grandmother died, the first death she's had to experience and taking it hard. Have several days of funeral home and family visits ahead of me, gymnastics, and yard sales. oh yeah, I get to work, too. I finally got the groceries put away, that's all I can manage.

night everyone.
Taryn

I’m so sorry Taryn .

Corinna and Pat – Good luck for the DL ½ ! I think that if the 10k doesn’t kill me, I may start training for a ½ - maybe I’ll see you guys there next year!

Jen A – Have a great time at the cabin this weekend!

Rose and Jennz – Good luck for your race this weekend!

HH Part 2 – I switched from the 16.9 oz (really?) to the 20 oz bottles of water – easier to add up whole numbers! It’s also easier to be sure I drink at least 2 and a half bottles, than to try to remember how many times I’ve filled the smaller bottle up. Also, I am buying 2 or 3 cases at a time since I started running so I’m sure not to run out! (Disclaimer : Our tap water is gross, and I can’t drink cold water (my teeth are super sensitive) so the room temp filtered water just tastes like charcoal to me. So if it’s not bottled, I won’t drink it. I know bottled water is expensive and not environmentally friendly, but considering I fill each bottle at least twice from our coolers at work *and* I work for a recycling company and therefore am very conscious of recycling said bottles – I think it all works out !)

QOTD Friday - Are you prepared to reach your goals for this challenge?
The quiz said I am “prepared for success” as well. Sunday will be my official preparation day – long run; grocery shop; Sam’s Club stock up; going to try to sneak into the gym in town to check out their classes/prices - I know I’ve said that before, but it’s something that keeps tugging at my brain so I may just have to really do it and get it over with; and write up the meal and exercise plans for the next few weeks. I feel prepared now, just wait ‘til all that stuff’s done on Sunday – I’ll be ready to take off !

Taryn – Good job at Applebee’s! Eating out (sit down) is still so hard for me, I make a bad decision every time and spend the entire next day paying for it, when will I learn? PD for your weekend and way to go on the loss! Since I won’t be posting again until Tuesday – HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Relax, smile, and enjoy the day – you definitely deserve a break!

Unless I am sick or bored (not likely!) I don’t log in on the weekends, which means that once I leave work today I won’t be reading or posting again until Tuesday - I hope I don’t miss too much! I will try to sneak back on before I leave work for the day, but just in case - have a wonderful (on plan) holiday weekend everyone!

Bree

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi everyone...sorry I have been mostly MIA this week. Things have been so hectic at work and with Ryan starting school its all a new routine we need to get used to.

Being so busy has its benefits....I dont have time to think about food other than what I planned to eat at my meals. So the scale is going down. I hope it continues through next friday.

I have a very busy weekend planned. I am working with my uncle...he has an italian food stand he takes to festivals. All fresh cut and homemade food. Bruschetta, Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Mozzerella, and Meatballs. We are working at a local garlic festival. I will be there all day sat and sun. I will miss the weekend with my boys but the extra money I earn I am using to pay for the princess half. I am hoping to register next week and then book our trip. I will post on here when its official. I dont want to jinx myself. So if I dont get back on here until monday thats why.

I havent had time to even read the posts. I just want to say:
Good Job to those that are OP this week.
Hang in there and you can do it to those that are not.
for those that need them.
for any big celebrations.
for anyone lacking motivation.

QOTD- I didnt take the quiz but I feel pretty prepared for my weight loss. I have a stocked fridge, and I am going to plan my meals out for the week as well as my running schedule too. I totally agree that preparing is the ultimate success tool.

Have a great day and a wonderful holiday weekend. I will catch up with everyone on monday......possibly tonight if I get time.

 

[Dahly]

Hello everyone! Happy Friday!


Healthy Habits part 2 - I have 2 32 ounce water bottles that i fill up each night, so I can grab one the morning from the fridge and start drinking. As soon as it is empty, I fill it back up, and grab the second one. Repeat! Depending on how much running around I do after work, I usually get through three full bottles, sometimes four. I don't drink any kind of soda, except for the very, very occasional sprite zero (like maybe once every 3 months or so) and tea, but only if we go out to dinner. It is water all time at home/work.


QOTD - I would like to think I am prepared, and the spark quiz says I am, but I still have few things to figure out. My weight has been holding fairly steady the past few weeks, with no real loss (but no gain either!) so I need to figure out how to break through my plateau. I still have 65+ pounds I would like to lose.


Hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

Dahly

 

[Cupcaker]

For part two of the challenge, post about what you do (or what you plan to do) to be sure you get your 6-8 glasses of water each day.

Im so much better at drinking water while Im at work. My goal will be to drink two bottles of water by the end of work (32 oz) plus my morning coffee (8oz). After work I will drink at least 8 oz to make sure I make the minimum.

Are you prepared to reach your goals for this challenge?

Woo hoo my results said I am prepared for success I think since this is my last 16 pounds I need to lose, I have to be more disciplined because mentally I have the pre concieved notion that the last pounds are harder to lose. I plan to create a schedule for myself that maps out foods and exercise time. But first I have to figure out my plan of attack exercise wise.

So far I have lost weight by hiking or doing the eliptical 5 days a week for an average of 1 hr each time (plus counting calories). Im toying with the idea of doing my P90x and/or buying a treadmill. Any advice?

Jeanette

 

[NC_Tink]

For part two of the challenge, post about what you do (or what you plan to do) to be sure you get your 6-8 glasses of water each day.
Jen

My plan involves utilizing sparkpeople's water counter and a 16.9 ounce bottle. I start with new bottle of water in the morning and then refill throughout the day. Every time I empty the bottle, I go to Sparkpeople and move my counter up by two glasses, refill my bottle and start again. This way I never loose track of how many glasses I have drank in a day. I'm actually pretty good about drinking plenty of water. I do, occasionally, need to add some flavor and that's when I go for Crystal Light - I really like the Green Tea Peach Mango flavor, but I try to drink more than one per day because they do have caffeine and I'm prone to headaches and find that when I have too much caffeine my headaches are sometimes worse.

And now for the QOTD (Question of the Day) for Friday.


Are you prepared to reach your goals for this challenge?

As you think about your answer to this question, you may want to take the quiz on sparkpeople.com called "Are you prepared to reach your goals?" http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/assessment_questions.asp?quizid=52

So, I took the quiz and I'm prepared for success!!! I really do know what I have to do to lose the weight and I'm so ready to finally get it done and get into maintenance mode! I have a great support system at home - my DH is my biggest cheerleader and I love this board because it provides me with great inspiration and motivation! Motivation has definitely been the thing that was lacking this past summer - so I'm ready and motivated again!! I've already started plugging in all my calories into Sparkpeople and DH and I plan a 4 mile walk this evening. Hopefully it will cool off here in the evening, but if not - guess I'm gonna sweat!

Happy Friday everyone!!

 

[cherry-pops]

PART TWO
For part two of the challenge, post about what you do (or what you plan to do) to be sure you get your 6-8 glasses of water each day.

I'm pretty good with drinking water, it's my drink of choice in the office at work. I use a 75cl bottle at work during the week and we have pint glasses at home. I usually make it to around 6-7 glasses, or the equivalent, each day - not drinking enough leaves me with a headache.

Are you prepared to reach your goals for this challenge?

The quiz told me I was 'prepared for success', I know what I need to do - I just hope to stay motivated through it all. I'm really just taking it one step at a time.

I'm hoping to head out for day 1, week 1 of C25K tomorrow. I would love to run at WDW. This might be a great fitness goal and the weight loss will follow.

TFI Friday! Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[liesel]

Hi everyone, I have never done a challenge before but I would love to join the loser team! I have been working hard since January but haven't had much success. I was put on thyroid medication 2 months ago had have had little success since then. I definitely need some motivation to keep plugging away at this!

 

[debsters41]

Here are my two cents:

HH Part Two: I plan to get in the habit of carrying a water bottle with me at all times and refilling as necessary. Also, I really want to get into the habit of drinking a glass of water before I eat any morsel.

QOTD: I don't honestly know if I am prepared. Once upon a time I used to be able to lose weight by just cutting back. After 35, that just wasn't happening. I am tired of being this big, but I am just not sure if I will be able to have the discipline to go through with this. But I sure as heck am going to try, and I couldn't be in better company

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I have had a very busy day. I cleaned out my car. That should have been on my list. Not sure why it wasn't.

I have been journaling my food and just finished planning out my exercise for the month. That took much longer than I expected. I assume that it'll be easier to plan in Oct. now that I know what I am doing.

Dinner tonight is a whole chicken with roasted carrots and potatoes. I might cook up some frozen broccoli as well. Haven't had any veggies today.

Sounds like we are a very goal-oriented bunch. I am so looking forward to losing with all of my BL friends.

Have a great weekend!

CC

 

[lisah0711]

I am definitely prepared for this challenge. I've done a week of WW already sort of as a warm-up for the BL challenge and I am forging ahead. I have purchased all sorts of good groceries for work and for home and will hit the farmers market in the morning for even more goodies. I have set a goal of 25 pounds to lose during the challenge and that will put me at a much lower weight than I was for our vow renewal (pics in my signature) and should really help with rehabbing my knee, too.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone better over the next 3 months!

Sounds like you are rocking and rolling, Cam!

I am so ready for this challenge. I started today. Notebook is out and I am writing down everything I'm putting in my mouth. I've downloaded weight watcher's apps to my droid and pulled all my materials out. I will do this.

Yes, you will! Sounds like you will be switching to the maintainer team some time this challenge, too.

The weather has turned COLD today so we will be packing lots of warm clothing. I actually had to pull out my long sleeve running shirts and leggings - we are expecting the 40s at the cabin!

That's kind of a bummer! We are having cool weather, too. First a long, wet spring and now early fall -- what's next, old man winter?!?

QOTD - According to the quiz, I am prepared. I believe I have a plan for exercise but still neded to come up with a plan for small steps to eating better.

That is one of the keys to making your goals work for you is to break them up into smaller goals. For example, if you just said you would do the HH exercise for 20 minutes every day, that would be a good start.

You know what I like best about the measurements? I don't have the same hang-ups about the inches that I have about the pounds. Especially when you add up the measurements into one number. For me, there is no self-judgment attached to that number like there is for weight. I like it! And, by letting the scale take a back seat to measurements during this challenge (for me personally, anyway), I hope to develop a healthier relationship with the number on the scale too. It's simply the measure of gravity pulling on my body. So, whether it's inches or pounds, it's a measure of healthfulness and progression thru this journey. It is NOT a judgment, criticism or other such statement of personal worth.

I'm so excited to have another way to measure progress!

Please share your turkey enchilada recipe

We also have a Biggest Loser recipe thread that Rose&Mike keeps for us. Here is a link. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36324235&postcount=1

And, MelanieC, it would be nice to have your hummus recipe on it. Please?

Getting a headache from the humidity. Thinking about taking a nap in a bit. Feeling grumpy!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

QOTD Friday - Are you prepared to reach your goals for this challenge?
The quiz said I am “prepared for success” as well. Sunday will be my official preparation day – long run; grocery shop; Sam’s Club stock up; going to try to sneak into the gym in town to check out their classes/prices - I know I’ve said that before, but it’s something that keeps tugging at my brain so I may just have to really do it and get it over with; and write up the meal and exercise plans for the next few weeks. I feel prepared now, just wait ‘til all that stuff’s done on Sunday – I’ll be ready to take off

Go, Bree, go!

Being so busy has its benefits....I dont have time to think about food other than what I planned to eat at my meals. So the scale is going down. I hope it continues through next friday.

Enjoy your busy week-end, Lindsay!

QOTD - I would like to think I am prepared, and the spark quiz says I am, but I still have few things to figure out. My weight has been holding fairly steady the past few weeks, with no real loss (but no gain either!) so I need to figure out how to break through my plateau. I still have 65+ pounds I would like to lose.

Well, this might be one of those times that measurements would help you to see if you are losing inches at least. Maybe a few extra calories or a little extra exercise. I know that scale will be moving for you soon!

So far I have lost weight by hiking or doing the eliptical 5 days a week for an average of 1 hr each time (plus counting calories). Im toying with the idea of doing my P90x and/or buying a treadmill. Any advice?

Sounds like you have been successful so far with your exercise. Maybe check out a couple of exercise DVDs? I think there are some routines online out there, too. Anyone?

So, I took the quiz and I'm prepared for success!!! I really do know what I have to do to lose the weight and I'm so ready to finally get it done and get into maintenance mode! I have a great support system at home - my DH is my biggest cheerleader and I love this board because it provides me with great inspiration and motivation! Motivation has definitely been the thing that was lacking this past summer - so I'm ready and motivated again!! I've already started plugging in all my calories into Sparkpeople and DH and I plan a 4 mile walk this evening. Hopefully it will cool off here in the evening, but if not - guess I'm gonna sweat!

Prepared for success!

The quiz told me I was 'prepared for success', I know what I need to do - I just hope to stay motivated through it all. I'm really just taking it one step at a time.

One step at a time is the way to do it!

Hi everyone, I have never done a challenge before but I would love to join the loser team! I have been working hard since January but haven't had much success. I was put on thyroid medication 2 months ago had have had little success since then. I definitely need some motivation to keep plugging away at this!

liesel! Thanks for joining our challenge!

also to holly324! Thank you for joining our challenge, too!

QOTD: I don't honestly know if I am prepared. Once upon a time I used to be able to lose weight by just cutting back. After 35, that just wasn't happening. I am tired of being this big, but I am just not sure if I will be able to have the discipline to go through with this. But I sure as heck am going to try, and I couldn't be in better company

I bet you can do it. I see your ticker is starting to countdown already. One step at a time, one day at a time, one bite at a time. You can do it!

Sounds like we are a very goal-oriented bunch. I am so looking forward to losing with all of my BL friends.
Have a great weekend!

You have a great week-end, too, CC!

 

[50sjayne]

I'm in-- a maintainer.

 

[goldcupmom]

Just pm'd my WI. Today at WW I was exactly the same as 2 weeks ago. Last week I slept thru going & I've had a very munchie 2 weeks and not kept track....getting it out of my system....I hope!

As of my scale this morning, I have 19.6 lbs to go to reach what I have set as my WW goal....my first goal that will get me lifetime. My real goal is to get about 5 - 10 lbs below that.

I'm ready to do it & motivated. It's not that I don't know how, it's that I let life get in the way...don't we all???? And I am having veins in both legs fixed after Christmas (unless the Dr. goes on another diving trip to Australia) and I need to lose before then....when I was there last, he said I needed to be 125 or less....I'd love it since I'm only 5'3", but I can't imagine getting there. My real goal is 130 - 135, ww is 140. As I get closer, I may decide 125 isn't too unimaginable.

I just turned on my Garmin to see how far Sashi(DS21's husky) and I walked this morning and all 3 dogs came running from across the house. Funny how they tune in to that little beep and know what it means. This mornings walk (and I jogged .5 mile - hard for me as it hurts my rebuilt ankle) was 4.7. I will likely do my nightly 1.6 with all 3 dogs tonight as I missed last night.

Water isn't a problem....I keep 32oz bottles and start the day with one, then have diet soda or crystal light in another and finish a 3rd with water before bed.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 

[grafxgirl]

Hi everyone, I have never done a challenge before but I would love to join the loser team! I have been working hard since January but haven't had much success. I was put on thyroid medication 2 months ago had have had little success since then. I definitely need some motivation to keep plugging away at this!

I have a thyroid problem too. I've been on medication for 2 years now. I've managed to lose 55 lbs so far, but my weight continues to fluctuate. It really is frustrating. Don't rely on the medication to make you lose weight. Unfortunately, the only way you will be successful in losing weight is with extra hard exercise and a good diet. With the thyroid disorder, it is going to make it harder to lose the weight and maintain it. Keep your chin up!

 

[disneymom2one]

QOTD: I took the quiz and it said I'm prepared. The one thing I need to do is figure out how to drink more water at work. I just get so busy that I forget. If I'm at home, my routine is to drink a glass of water every time I'm in the kitchen (all I drink is water - nothing else). But at work, I just get very busy teaching, planning, grading.

 

[liesel]

I have a thyroid problem too. I've been on medication for 2 years now. I've managed to lose 55 lbs so far, but my weight continues to fluctuate. It really is frustrating. Don't rely on the medication to make you lose weight. Unfortunately, the only way you will be successful in losing weight is with extra hard exercise and a good diet. With the thyroid disorder, it is going to make it harder to lose the weight and maintain it. Keep your chin up!

I work out 5-6 hours per week (strength training and cardio) and watch my diet. It is frustrating to not get results. I am well aware that the only way to get results is to put in hard work. Sometimes I need motivation and encouragement to keep going in the face of this, not the assumption I rely on medication. I would never dream of doing that. I told my doctor that I just want to be healthy and have my results reflect my efforts. No shortcuts here. I was hoping this would be a positive place of support, now I'm not so sure.

 

[lovedvc]

Well half way through the summer challenge I went MIA. After my vacation I just couldn't get back into it. The weight I had gained during vacation is still with me, but only that weight I haven't added to it. I'm in again and would love to reach my goal during this challenge. I may be having shoulder surgery sometime in November it all depends on how physical therapy goes. I would like to have a good dent in my weight by then because after surgery boredom will set it and that's not good.

 

[jbm02]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking forward to this challenge so, so much. Pamela-I'm with you. I am going to lose this challenge. 1 pound or 10 pounds. I will not gain anymore weight!

Have a great day everyone! BBL

CC

CC, I'll join you and pamela in that sentiment. I am determined to be in the negative column at the end of this challenge!!

QOTD: Prepared. Maybe I should keep re-taking the quiz to keep me on track! LOL

HH: water isn't a big issue for me. I grew up on "Spring Ave" and yup, there were natural, clear springs right in our backyard. My great-grandfather sold water long before it was fashionable. I don't think I ever had soda til college!
I keep a 36 oz bottle with me at work and fill it at least twice. At home, the fridge water spout is within arm's length so all I have to do is reach behind me.

Tonight is DD's birthday. And I resisted the brownie cupcakes!!!

 

[carmiedog]

wondering why there is always an ad with doughnuts at the bottom of the BL thread

 

[tggrrstarr]

QOTD - I'm Prepared! It was great to see that confirmed on the quiz. I am using lots of apps on my ipod to help me keep track of all my data. Calorie counter, exercise tracker and even a water app to keep track of how much I drink. My exercise plan is a 90 day program (I am 4 weeks in) that I am attempting to the best of my ability. I plan to start it over after the first 90 days, hopefully the 2nd time around I will be better at it. It is a dvd set (P90X) where each day is a different exercise - weights, yoga, stretching, cardio & kickboxing. Each dvd is an hour long, and I am also walking every night. I am up to 1 1/2 mile. As I mentioned before, I hope to transition to C25K soon.

HH part 2- I drink water everyday, but not always enough. I usually drink enough at work, but at home is where I have an issue. Its too easy to just grab a coke zero. I have a 23oz bottle at work I refill, my goal is 3 a day. At home I have a 20 oz bottle that I refill during my exercise, I usually do 2 of these. So I am going to try to do 5 bottles a day, even on my off days.

Yesterday I was on the Special k web site and found some low calorie dinner recipes. I tried the Pomegranate Pork chops yesterday- very good. (I used minute maid light raspberry passion juice instead of Pomegranate juice) Today I tried the Caribbean Chicken with mashed sweet potatoes - Yum! It was awesome. And I am still 500 calories under budget for today! Now I have to convince myself to go do some Yoga....

 

[devonsmommy]

I'm already signed up for the challenge, but wanted to give a little bit more of an introduction!

I already have 16 pages to go back and catch up on!

My name is Taryn and I live in PA. I suppose my weight "issues" began truly in college. I was always fit in high school, but then being able to eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, partying, etc. I gained about 20 pounds. Fast forward 10 years and 2 kids later, and I'm now 70 pounds heavier...YIKES!!!

Although I'd be happy losing only 50

My girls are still little (almost 5 and 3). I have an incredibly supportive hubby. I belong to a local gym and have had a personal trainer. Since I joined there I've lost close to 20 pounds. I also just signed up for WW online. I've been training with the Couch to 5K program and am starting Week 4. I hope to one day run in a Disney Marathon!

I'm excited to be here and can't wait to get started with some more accountability.