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

[my3princes]

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: 3
(congrats 50sjayne & Rose&Mike & Princessbride6205!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------65!
not reporting in for 1 week------ 7
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 9
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 12
Excused------------------------- 4
weigh ins----------------------- 52
gains---------------------------- 12
maintains------------------------ 1
losses-------------------------- 31
new or returning members -------- 1


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 3!
This week’s group loss = 43.9 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.47 %
Total group weight loss so far 171.0 pounds!
How soon will we reach 250lbs?
AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 67 weighins for our start weigh-in on Sept 3)
(45+3+4)/ 67 = 78% (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 3? This time I’ve done a TOP 12 LIST which is everybody over 1% loss! 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 2 Superstars!!
#12- 1.06% - lovedvc
#11- 1.08% - lisah0711
#10- 1.09% - happysmyly
#9- 1.33% - momof2gr8kids
#8- 1.36% - tigger813
#7- 1.42% - Worfiedoodles
#6- 1.55% -TIE! stitch’sgirl & MacG
#5- 1.56% - Cupcaker
#4- 1.62% - Sarah’s Mom
#3- 1.64% - keenercam
#2- 1.95% - tggrrstarr
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 3 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.52% - flipflopmom

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 flipflopmom !!!
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!

Congratulations to all the Losers. You're doing Great!!!!

Good Wednesday morning. Today will be my long day. I have a full day of classes and then I have to go back for Back to School Night. It is much too long of a day. We usually have it on Thursday night and then we only have one day left for the week. I am glad it is on Wed so that I can go to yoga this week. No yoga next week since her daughter's school has back to school night.

Haven't seen ds2 for a month now. He just told us the other night that he will be home next weekend for 3 full days. It is a perfect time. His cousin is coming up from NC for 10 days and will be around the weekend he is coming home. I just hope it doesn't get screwed up by other relatives. Dcousin is just 6 months older than ds1. They haven't seen each other in over a year so they are looking forward to having dcousin here.

Congrats on all the Losers this week both weight and inches. Way to go flipflopmom


Question of the Day

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

I have worn a pedometer since Dec of last year. I have a spreadsheet that I kept the record of how many steps per day. I didn't record it that much during the summer. I started back up in Sept. I want to see how many miles I do during the school year.

Have a great day everyone.

I don't own a pedometer. I've never had one and never really thought about purchasing one.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I need to admit to everyone that I am totally off plan. Not sure whats happening. Im getting lazy. Not planning meals. Not feeling like eating what I have in the house....which isnt much but I am out of grocery money until I get paid next so for now it will have to do. I really need to kick myself into gear.

I do plan on running tomorrow. Hopefully its not raining to hard. It rained again most of today. The humidity is gross.

I am going to head to bed now to get some rest. Talk to you tomorrow.

Lindsey--I agree with Pamela. You are probably not as off plan as you think, but I understand your frustration. Your schedule has been crazy lately. List out the things that you are accomplishing--you ran a race Sunday, your'e planning a run today. Hang in there.

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

I have worn a pedometer since Dec of last year. I have a spreadsheet that I kept the record of how many steps per day. I didn't record it that much during the summer. I started back up in Sept. I want to see how many miles I do during the school year.

Have a great day everyone.

Dona--enjoy your visit with DS!!!
I am not a big fan of pedometers, but DH's work started virgin health miles. So I've been wearing one most days. It costs me $36 a year, but you can earn up to $500 a year. I probably won't get the $500, but I'm exercising anyhow, so I might as well get paid for it.

Rose -- Have fun this weekend! SO many of my WISH race team friends will be there and I am so green with envy. I hope the weather is good for you travelling and that you have a wonderfully relaxed time (except for those 13.1 miles you'll be running. LOL!)

I had to cancel physical therapy last night because we were having computer problems at home and I had to be there to work with the IT guy that came in to work on it. He was there from about 5:30 until about 8:10 and was able to resolve all the problems (we think) except our automatic back up. For some reason our computer refuses to acknowledge the existence of the external backup drive. UGH! Anyway, I missed my PT workout and am feeling like a slug.

Today, I have to be out of my office for at least 3 hours mid-day to go to my friend's mother's funeral about an hour away, which means that I'll come back and be here late and probably not get to the gym.

My WW weigh in tomorrow morning and the scale is not looking friendly. However, it is right in keeping with my body's cycle. Regardless of what I do, I get my WHOOSH week, then I am up a bit the next week, a minimal loss the next week and then a more significant loss again. Oh, well, I'll just keep in my healthy eating/working out whenever possible routine. In the long run, mastering that healthier lifestyle and living it comfortably and routinely is more important than the number on the scale.
Have a great OP day, everyone!

Thanks Cam. I'm sorry you didn't get your pt in. Hope the weigh in goes ok.

Well... I actually brought home a cycling schedule last night and highlighted the classes that would fit with the swim schedule. They start next week. But honestly, I'm too chicken to attempt them.

I really hate running. I keep doing it because I feel like I should. But I'm afraid that if I don't find something I enjoy soon, I will quit all of the exercising, all together. I need some accountability..... a class that I enjoy or a trainer/partner who is counting on me...... something. I'm definitely starting the slide down that slippery slope of less and less exercise. I'm getting complacent. And that is scary.

EWW.... a blister right before your 1/2?? So sorry. And NO, you don't sound like a WHINER at all! You sound like a strong runner who is frustrated. Sorry things are aggravating right now.... but you will have a GREAT trip and a SUPER run... I know it!

Well... I'm not taking original credit for this quote, but I know I've stated it on a BL challenge before. It was something I heard at a WW meeting. And it is SO TRUE! Next time you want to whine about hard it is to lose weight, remember how HARD it is to be overweight and unhealthy! Clothes don't fit, you have no energy or stamina, it is hard to meet new people, theme park rides are too tight, airplane seats are a nightmare. You wear out your mattress and car driver's seat prematurely... not to mention you wear out your heart and other organs prematurely!! You are constantly at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes.... those are HARD diseases to deal with. It is hard to play with your kids, it is hard to have self confidence. Just some things to think about.

I'm not sure if it is hormonal or what, but I've been over my points every day this week. Not just random eating, but true hunger in many cases. Plus, of course, I am craving junk for some reason.... so I am using my points less wisely than I should. And, as I have mentioned, my exercise has been crappy, so this is all adding up to a lousy weigh-in this week. Honestly, it kind of makes me have the "who cares... blow the week" attitude... but I know that this will solve NOTHING. And it is another reminder of the broken dish or flat tire analogy. So I put on my big girl panties this morning and made a light healthy, low carb breakfast (carbs really have been calling me lately) of egg white omelet with sauteed onions and spinach, and will hit the TM in a bit. I can't seem to work up the enthusiasm for a "real" run outside, even though it is beautiful out. But if I give myself the reward of watching junk tv while on the TM, I can at least find the enthusiasm for that!

Hopefully all of this apathy and such is just a hormone phase or something like that. Maybe it is a natural phase of this journey. Maybe it is just flat out boredom with the exercise routine. Any ideas/suggestions??
P

Thanks P! I was so aggravated last night.

I love the "hard" quote. There's something on the news this week about people who have decided it's ok to be overweight because they are healthy. I have very mixed feelings about this, because I KNOW how much better I feel now that my weight is in normal range. I kind of look at it as a copout, but don't want to be judgmental of other people.

As for the biking, I remember in February when I decided to go to strength class. I was so nervous and you all encouraged me. You can do the spinning/cycling. I know you can.

And I have been fighting and fighting the food this week. My weight is good and I'm at the low end of maintain (which is a good way to start a wdw trip), but I feel like it has been a struggle all week. to you. Hormones are the pits. Then there's running and dealing with the girl stuff. It stinks! I keep thinking if a man had to run a race while all that was going on, they would stay home in bed.

Thanks for the congrats on the 7 miles, everyone. I am very proud of myself, and was thinking back to february when I started the c25k and had a hard time running for one minute. It seems like lots of you are struggling right now. For me, the goal of the princess half is truly what is getting me out to exercise. I know with the heat of summer, if I wasn't planning on the princess I would have given up exercise around early july after a few of those 90 degree days, and it would have continued through the summer. I know that because I've done it before.

Not enough time again to reply to all I'd like. Still looking for that extra 3 hours a day so I can keep up here. I did register for the princess this morning!!! After my 7 miles monday, I was a little sore, and went through a what am I thinking phase yesterday, but I did 3 miles today, and it was fine, so I know I can continue to slowly add distance to my long run, and I will make the princess!!!

Ok, i"m really going now. Have a great day!!

Kathy--fwiw I have been questioning my sanity all week. I am hoping Saturday is a good run. I even asked Mike--why oh why did I commit to princess? I think we all have days like this.

Well, did 40 on the elliptical. Time to get something done. Crossing my fingers that this tropical depression cooperates tomorrow.

Have a good day everyone.

Jenanderson--where are you? Hope you are doing well.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Hello! I've been very busy the last few days. Just caught up (mostly). I believe I have a QOTD from Sunday? The one about WDW memories.
This one was hard, so many to choose from.
My DH and I went to DW on our honeymoon. This was my first trip, so I was so excited. Well, the night we arrived, a hurricane hit. We peacefully slept through it, knew it was coming, but we were exhausted. The next morning it had passed, but it was still very windy. They eventually announced that MK and Epcot would open at 1pm. So we got to the bus stop and were pretty much the first and only in the park. We chose Epcot. It was wonderful. We had the park to ourselves. Perfect first day ever! We started nicknaming our days of that trip, and that one became Mic & Kelli and the Blustery Day. So fitting!

Tuesday Question of the Day

Speaking of restaurants at DW is there a place you tried at DW or DL that you really enjoyed? If you haven't been in a long time is there a place that you have read about you would like to try?

We love so many restaurants. But I have been dying to go back to the tea room, and we also loved Narcoossee's. My husband had been sick the night we went and didn't want to go. I tricked him into going by telling him our Credit Card would be charged if we missed our reservation. He ended up loving it and having a great time. Just as a disclaimer, when I told him about the charge for a missed resv., I believed it. When my TA called me back and said she was wrong, I just never told him. It worked out great.

 

[tigger813]

Finished cleaning the family room. I still need to vacuum. BL isn't on demand yet so I came upstairs to work on the living room and watch the recording. Just had my first soda in 2 days. I'm fighting a headache so I felt I needed the caffeine. Going to make my self some lunch so I can workout after the girls get home. I'll also make myself some tea. Not sure what to have to eat right now but I'll probably have my big meal now since I have to work at supper time.

I'll pop back on later!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I just lost my post and replies, so I hope that I remember everything I wanted to say. I slept really late this morning. I finally woke up after an awful nightmare. I content was so horrible-probably not even Dis-friendly. I think it’s time to call in some back up and get me processing how much stress I have right now. It won’t cost me anything, but I try not to “abuse” my friend.

It seems like a lot of us have quite a bit going on in our lives right now. Hope everyone has the best day possible.

CC

I got in my 5K on the elliptical!

Ate OP (B-fiber bar, L-turkey, string cheese, jello100 cal snack, big bowl of chicken and veggies for dinner). Dinner for tomorrow - chilli- is started. We finally got AK to swallow pills, so we will be switching her meds Friday, to Concerta, got a coupon for a free month. It's about $75 a month cheaper than what she was on. Brad going tomorrow to check on refi the house.

Thanks for all your support. Just keep the PPD coming, I literally feel the blackness descending. It's a scary feeling, I'm not sure I can claw my way back out of it again if I can't shake it...

Taryn

for eating OP! I am telling you, I love AK! I also love coupons!

for refinancing!

Rose: for a good run! Sorry about the blister. I know you will have a great run at the W&D!

Thanks Lindsay! Have a great run!

Congrats to the Top 12 and especially to Taryn!

Thanks for the laugh Cupcaker!

I also wanted to mention that you should not think of one part of your journey as including “calorie restriction.” The average woman with a normal BMI typically does not need the 2,000 calories recommended on nutrition information. Also, According to Sparkpeople, I should be eating between 1200 and 1550 calories per day. According to WW, I should be currently eating at least 22 points per day. As my weight goes down, so will the number of points at minimum per day. Well, when I reach maintenance, my minimum number of points will be back to 22. That means, that my current calorie range is likely my maintenance calorie range, which is much, much less than 2000 calories per day. So, I guess what I’m saying, is you probably aren’t really restricting that much; you are eating what your body really only needs.

Question of the Day

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

I haven’t worn my pedometer since my trip to Boston. I will go back to using it once I can exercise again.

for the visit with DS!

Tracey: I am sure that you will be able to reach all of your goals with your parents visiting! Also, if they aren’t fussy about what they eat, you could always reduce your calories a bit while they are visiting. My father’s mother loves pasta, but my mother’s parents think that chicken is amazing and could live off of it.

Oh, well, I'll just keep in my healthy eating/working out whenever possible routine. In the long run, mastering that healthier lifestyle and living it comfortably and routinely is more important than the number on the scale.

Sorry about your loss. Dinner last night sounds like one excellent concoction!

Well... I actually brought home a cycling schedule last night and highlighted the classes that would fit with the swim schedule. They start next week. But honestly, I'm too chicken to attempt them.

I think you should try a cycling/spinning class. My WW meetings, when I went to them, were at the local Y. You could see the spinning class as you walked to the meeting. (It was actually held in the lobby.) Everyone seemed so excited to be there and like they were getting in a great workout. Plus, the instructor there doesn’t push you or expect to you go past your comfort zone.

Taryn: I highly recommend Pamela’s suggestion to use eggs as meat. Dinner last night would have cost us about $2 to make if I skipped the shrimp (totally doable, btw) or about $5 with the shrimp. It costs at least $5 to have hamburgers, and we had leftovers last night.

Lindsay: I also like pjlla’s suggestion to use an online recipe builder. WWonline (and I’m assuming eTools) has one, if you pay for either. The advantage is that it finds you WW recipes. That was partially how I got my inspiration for last night’s dinner. Of course, the discussion about Bisquick helped too.

 

[pjlla]

Pamela[/B]- How about signing up for a race? Have you done one yet? That is another thing I never envisioned myself doing, but have done 2 and really pushed myself and had a lot of fun too. Do you have a bike? Fall is so beautiful to bike and I bet your foliage is coming to peak soon. I think you are right as far as our journeys haveing these phases where we don't feel like moving, and we feel like eating too much, and some times we need to cut ouselves some slack, and jut ride it out, but not totally give up. Know that you will get through it and on the other side you will be right back on to being the amazing, healthy, active, planning woman that you are.

I haven't done a race yet. Just doesn't seem like much fun to do it alone. Someone did ask me earlier this summer to be part of a marathon relay team and I said yes, but it seems like that didn't pan out because I haven't heard any more about it.

I did offer to go on a bike ride with DS the other day, but he wasn't really interested.

I am trying to cut myself some slack and remind myself of all of the GOOD choices I am making.... hopefully I can push past this feeling soon. Thanks or your help and kind words.

Not enough time again to reply to all I'd like. Still looking for that extra 3 hours a day so I can keep up here. I did register for the princess this morning!!! After my 7 miles monday, I was a little sore, and went through a what am I thinking phase yesterday, but I did 3 miles today, and it was fine, so I know I can continue to slowly add distance to my long run, and I will make the princess!!!

Wish I could be there as a cheering section for you and all the BL ladies who are running the princess!! I was a great cheerleader, back in the day!

You're right.... you can do it, you will make it!!

I love the "hard" quote. There's something on the news this week about people who have decided it's ok to be overweight because they are healthy. I have very mixed feelings about this, because I KNOW how much better I feel now that my weight is in normal range. I kind of look at it as a copout, but don't want to be judgmental of other people.

As for the biking, I remember in February when I decided to go to strength class. I was so nervous and you all encouraged me. You can do the spinning/cycling. I know you can.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here...... WHO is telling these overweight people that they are healthy? Just by the sake of being overweight, they are already, at least partially, in the UNHEALTHY category. I think that some people (my former self included) who are overweight are so UNAWARE of what it feels good to be truly strong and healthy, that they are living in FOOL'S PARADISE! I'm sure that my DH thinks that he is healthy..... just because maybe the last time his cholesterol was checked (5 years ago ) it was okay and his blood pressure is within a normal range and it isn't diabetic (yet). But honestly, I am scared EVERY DAY for his health and what it means for our future together.

People tell themselves what they want to hear... they believe what they WANT to believe. But they are only kidding themselves. That extra weight on their knees, that extra work that their hearts have to do... they CANNOT fool their bodies.... no matter how they are trying to fool their heads.

I'm not trying to be judgemental either.... just providing some food for thought.

We'll see if I can build up the courage for the cycling class. It is listed as "beginner/intermediate". I'll give it some more thought.

Finished cleaning the family room. I still need to vacuum. BL isn't on demand yet so I came upstairs to work on the living room and watch the recording. Just had my first soda in 2 days. I'm fighting a headache so I felt I needed the caffeine. Going to make my self some lunch so I can workout after the girls get home. I'll also make myself some tea. Not sure what to have to eat right now but I'll probably have my big meal now since I have to work at supper time.

I'll pop back on later!

I hope the headache goes away. Maybe the food will help.


Well folks, I'm back. My belly is growling, but I had a bit of salad and I will post here before I make lunch.

I got on the TM later than planned, because my Mom called, but I hit it for a good 50 minutes. I didn't run...... but I did alternating 5 minute hill walking.... and even my "flat" intervals aren't really level because I discovered a few months ago that my TM doesn't go all the way level any more. I didn't drop below a 3.6 mph, so it was a decent pace, even if it wasn't a run.... I was breathing heavy and sweating good, so it felt like a run. I'm going to skip the shower for the moment and leave the TM set up and try to get inspired to do at least another 30 minutes later today.

What a BEAUTIFUL day in New Hampshire today!! I hope you New Englanders are enjoying this great day!...............P

 

[Octoberbride03]

Afternoon everybody.

The weather sucks here. Lovely tropical storm is dumping buckets of rain, and i feel like a complete slug, and thus far have acted like 1. I have 1 more day of work left tomorrow before going on vacation on Monday and for some reason I'm looking at my day like "If I don't do it today, I can always do it tomorrow" It doesn't help that I will have no tv next week for several days therefore, no actual workouts from mon-thurs next week. Why not get started now?

And watching the dog is another thing. He looks out the door and says I'm not going outside, and he won't. On a nice day. I'd be showered and we'd be taking our walk about now, come home, do a video and then jump into the housework. Aint gonna happen today

And its supposed to be even worse tomorrow. I can see the scale go up by inches on Friday and I'm not even sure I'm caring right now. Bother

 

[cruisindisney]

I called the dr today to get my echo results. It is a minor regurgitation of the tricuspid valve. Evidently nothing they worry about. No further testing or actions needed. They "mailed" me the results a coupled days ago (haven't gotten them yet). OK, now am I wrong to think that a short phone call would have been a better plan?

I'm having a sad day. My DH flew out for Orlando today for work. He gets to go to the MNSSHP on Friday and I am so jealous. I could have gone, but decided that it would be better to save the money for our cruise and Disneyland visit in March. Plus, I'd have to take the kids this time. After two visits to Disney parks without them, they would have killed me.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I called the dr today to get my echo results. It is a minor regurgitation of the tricuspid valve. Evidently nothing they worry about. No further testing or actions needed. They "mailed" me the results a coupled days ago (haven't gotten them yet). OK, now am I wrong to think that a short phone call would have been a better plan?

I'm having a sad day. My DH flew out for Orlando today for work. He gets to go to the MNSSHP on Friday and I am so jealous. I could have gone, but decided that it would be better to save the money for our cruise and Disneyland visit in March. Plus, I'd have to take the kids this time. After two visits to Disney parks without them, they would have killed me.

So glad everything is ok. I would have been unhappy that no one called me sooner. on your sad day.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I browned a bag of boca crumbles, added taco seasoning, mixed in brown rice and whole kernel corn, topped the portion on my plate with fat free american cheese, and ate it with a whole wheat tortilla broken up in pieces.

sounds yummy cam! I am seeing a pattern....do you love mexican food?

My DS has always had great interaction with the princesses. He LOVED breakfast at the castle! In fact, on our very first trip that was his birthday meal! He was turning 4 and I remember him showing Belle his "muscles".... not sure where that idea came from, but it was so cute! I agree... the princesses are always happy for some male companionship!

I really hate running. I keep doing it because I feel like I should. But I'm afraid that if I don't find something I enjoy soon, I will quit all of the exercising, all together. I need some accountability..... a class that I enjoy or a trainer/partner who is counting on me...... something. I'm definitely starting the slide down that slippery slope of less and less exercise. I'm getting complacent. And that is scary.

I was excited to read your post about the princessess. I never ate at CRT and would love to on our next family trip but I thought it would be wierd of me to take my 2 boys there. I think I may try it.

Running is not for everyone but I will say that races really keep me interested. I dont mind doing them by myself. You sometimes meet people as you run. Do a disney race!!! you will find lots of friends there.

I tricked him into going by telling him our Credit Card would be charged if we missed our reservation.

that was a good one.

What a BEAUTIFUL day in New Hampshire today!!

My parents are heading your way next week for a mini vacation. They are staying at an inn along the beach. I forget the town's name. They love traveling to NE. I have never had the chance but hope to some day. I hear its lovely this time of year.

I called the dr today to get my echo results. It is a minor regurgitation of the tricuspid valve. Evidently nothing they worry about. No further testing or actions needed. They "mailed" me the results a coupled days ago (haven't gotten them yet). OK, now am I wrong to think that a short phone call would have been a better plan?

Something like this should deserve a phone call not a letter. So inconsiderate. Glad you are ok though.

So far today I am doing good with points. Ate 15/24 pts. planning to run tonight so that will give me a few extra to use. I guess I am not totally off plan but just not as on as I want to be. Thanks for all your support and suggestions. You guess are awesome.

I am really thinking of leaving the office an hour early today. I am completely burned out. Hence the reason I am now posting on here. We will see what happens I always say Im leaving and never do. Just too dedicated.

QOTD- I dont have a pedometer and never have. I know I dont walk enough during the day since I know have mostly a desk/meeting job. I use to get a ton of steps in when I was working in the medical assistant role. I make up for it with running I guess.

 

[lisah0711]

Congrats to our all our superstars, and especially to our biggest loser, flipflopmom!

And I'm so impressed you were the WIN!ner, too! You are rocking! I know you feel like lots of other areas in your life are spinning out of control but this is one area where you are doing super!

Tracey, enjoy your visit with your folks. I hope it is not as "exciting" as the last round! One day at a time, girl.

Rose, you are not a whiner at all! You are going to do great on Saturday. Enjoy your race and your relaxing time!

Lindsay, you've had a busy, busy week. Isn't it great that we have another way to measure success so those weight plateaus aren't so frustrating?

Cupcaker, have a great time at WDW!

Question of the Day

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

Dona, , for your long day. I'm glad that you get to go to yoga.

I decided that I am going to dust off my pedometer and start using it again with my BL challenge. I have two. A New Life that works great but falls off a lot -- darn roll of flab! I have a newer Omron that I can put in my pocket that works much better for me. The accuracy is the same for both. It is fun to wear a pedometer at DL or WDW. One day at WDW I did 22,000 steps and recently at DL I did almost 14,000 steps. I don't regularly get 10,000 steps, especially on the days I am tied to my desk.

Good morning, everyone!
Congratulations to all the LOSERS this week and those who are maintaining. Most important, though, congratulations to everyone who is here, working to be healthier. That makes all of us winners. It is fun to see my name in the top 10. I've never lost a lot in any given week, so I'll never be the biggest loser, but it is fun to be up there in the top 10.

Never say never, Cam . . . you could make it in a whoosh week. I was the BL once and if I can do it, anyone can! And great job being on the superstar list!

Sorry that it is going to be a sad, busy day for you.

I will be back later with a little more info on calculating calorie burns.

pjlla, will they let you try a class at the Y? Is there any reason you can't just try it to see if you like it and then decide if it something you are interested in? Being afraid of taking a class doesn't sound like the Pamela that I know . . . why do you think that you are afraid? (You don't actually have to answer this question in a post -- just maybe think about it).

I don't think there are any easy answers to this conundrum. I found this article about 4 signs your workout routine isn't working on sparkpeople. "Exercise shouldn't be a chore that you dread, but something that makes you feel good about yourself!" Maybe some of these ideas will help. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=874

I would be thinking more of activities that you do enjoy and trying to do those. Remember as you get close to goal you don't need to have the same activity level that you did when you were on the loss journey -- I think it was Helen from the Biggest Loser who said that was a hard one for her.

Some is probably hormonal and some may be the old loser/maintainer issue. I'm obviously not a maintainer but I hope to be someday (and I think about it quite a bit because I hope we are all a big group of maintainers in the not too distant future). I think it is hard to switch from being a loser -- something that you have obviously had great success with -- to a maintainer. It's hard to be a maintainer because that little voice of doubt that where you are now isn't permanent still chatters away in your brain. Although truthfully you have maintained at your present level for quite awhile now. You've had success maintaining, you didn't fall back down that slippery slope, but you have to believe it. That is the tough part! Maybe if you look at the great successes that you have enjoyed it will help you to look at exercise in a different way. Or make a plan, because we know that you have great success with your plans!

I did register for the princess this morning!!! After my 7 miles monday, I was a little sore, and went through a what am I thinking phase yesterday, but I did 3 miles today, and it was fine, so I know I can continue to slowly add distance to my long run, and I will make the princess!!!

Woo! Hoo! We're committed now!

My QOTD:
Will there be result links at the top of this thread as there was during the Summer Challenge? That would be very helpful to me as I don't always get a chance to check this thread everyday and the posts zoom by so fast!

Sorry! The links are all updated now. I will try to keep them updated. It doesn't hurt my feelings if you remind me when I forget!

I don't own a pedometer. I've never had one and never really thought about purchasing one.

With all the walking you do at work you might be quite surprised how many steps you take. My insurance company was giving away pedometers for free awhile ago.

I am not a big fan of pedometers, but DH's work started virgin health miles. So I've been wearing one most days. It costs me $36 a year, but you can earn up to $500 a year. I probably won't get the $500, but I'm exercising anyhow, so I might as well get paid for it.

Interesting, how does that work? And I'm glad that you commited to the Princess this year. Think how much fun you will have with your sisters!

Kelli, that is a great story about your blustery day!

CC, take it easy on yourself and try not to stress.

Well, I survived my first last chance workout. It was intense but not as bad as I feared. I am unfortunately the heaviest person on my team just by eyeballing the other members. I'm okay with that but it did hurt a bit. I did fine on the workout. One of the guys had to lie on the floor for about 20 minutes -- I would have probably been right there next to him if I hadn't upped my activity this month. The good news is that I burned over 800 calories and am just a little short of my goal and still have 40 minutes of cardio and a strength class to do.

Onward and downward!

 

[corinnak]

Looks like I've got some catching up to do once again. It doesn't take much, does it???

I just read the last page and had to jump on to say:

Pamela (and anyone else considering a group cycle class) - TRY the cycle class now!!! I was just at one this morning and this is a GREAT time of year to check it out. All the "hardcore" cyclists are out cycling on the roads while the weather holds, so it's not so crowded in the studio. A couple more tips for the aspiring group-cyclist (based on my experience of starting last winter)

Show up a few minutes early for your first class - the instructor can help you set up your bike for a perfect fit.

Ask if there are any gel seat covers - seat discomfort is a real issue with these bikes. If you decide you love it, consider investing in some padded shorts. Of course after a few sessions you get used to it somewhat, as well.

Don't worry that you'll fall behind, run out of breath or won't know what to do - the great thing about group classes is that nobody gets left behind because the bikes are stationary. Also, you set your own resistance. Take it easy on yourself the first time you go to class - everyone is at different levels and nobody will know. My instructor often says that people rarely finish their first cycle class - I think it might be because they put the resistance a bit too high that first day! If you need to take a break, that is OK too. I found that my legs tired first because they were not used to that motion - some find that they are out of breath before their legs get tired. After a few classes, it seems to even out.

Oh yeah, and this is important. You are going to sweat, so plan accordingly.

Bring with you:

A full water bottle
A small sweat towel
and/or headband/visor to keep sweat out of your eyes.

Happy cycling!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, taking a break from painting my toes orange, and doing laundry.

Just wanted to say--Lisa! You are turning into an exercising maniac! You go girl! I'm hoping to get some of that motivation and excitement back next week!

Did I tell you all that Mike wants us to do some 100 mile relay next October. I don't know exactly how it works but it's over a weekend and each person runs 18 miles total. I kept saying--but where do you sleep? We can't commit until we figure out when parents weekend is next year. I only get 4 parents weekends in my life, and I'm going to enjoy them!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Kathy- I cant believe in my last post I forgot to say. Whoo hoo for registering. That is awesome. No turning back now. We are all going to do so great. I cant wait!

Pam- My parents are going to hampton beach a little away from port smith. Just coincedentally talked to them. Any suggestions of some do not miss things? or anyone else from that area?

 

[donac]

Good afternoon everyone. Just taking a short break at home. Going to have dinner, do my hair and makeup and change my shirt and go back to school. Dh has back to school night for his school tonight too. In all the years we have been teaching I don't think we have ever had the same night.

Just wanted to say Rose, Octoberbride and Cupcaker have a great vacations.

Pamela go for the cycling class. Everyone who hears that I take yoga says "I could never do that" but it has not been bad. I am not saying that it will be easy but give it a try.

Taryn

cc how is the foot?

lisa congrats on surviving the workout.

Maria how you feel better soon.

Anyone else I forgot HI!

Off to get somethings done.

Have we heard from Jen about her job interview? Did I miss it?

Have a great evening.

 

[Dreamer24]

Flipflopmom - CONGRAULATIONS!

QOTD - I wear a pedometer most days. It started with a 10000 steps a day challenge at work. I find that wearing it makes me more consciencious of getting up and moving throughout the day. Most of the time, I do get to at least 10,000.

I didn't work out at all yesterday, it was raining so I didn't walk at lunch and I woke up yesterday feeling sick. I thought I was coming down with a sinus infection. Today is going to be another off day because I feel even worse and I feel congesting in the chest. It's bad timing because tomorrow is a scheduled off day as I have dinner plans with friends. I'm hoping that the resting and eating well will help me quickly recover. If I don't feel better tomorrow, I'll have to call the doctor. I hate taking antibiotics! I'm ok with a few off days because of it. I've been doing great with eating (for me) and I'm proud of that.

 

[50sjayne]

Headache is gone. Just finished cleaning up after giving a hot stone massage. Waiting for my boss to finish giving a facial so I can head home and do my elliptical 5K. Drinking my water and I had a lean pocket for lunch. Kind of yucky out right now. Hoping DD2s soccer practice gets canceled so I can work out at home tonight.

QOTD: DH and I tried Narcoossee's in April 09 and it was the best meal I've ever eaten in my life! I now love swordfish!

Question for all of you: My family has fallen in love with potato bread lately! It's great toasting bread! It's 80 calories a slice. Anyone know any negatives to potato bread? DD2 has it toasted with butter and bologna on it for lunch. Big switch from only eating chicken nuggets everyday.

I need to stop at the store to get some more skim milk on the way home.

Heading out soon! I'll be back later!

TTFN

My husband got some potato rolls to go with the turkey (last turkey from the freezer) and they were good. All I know is the don't have high fructose corn syrup so I'm happy with them. I have discovered the bread my husband buys for my son for french toast and sandwiches-- doesn't have high fructose corn syrup so I've been feeling deliciously 'bad' eating a few slices with some home made blackberry jam in the am with my egg/veggie concoctions. I've been seeing that more lately-- hunts has come out with catsup that doesn't have it, and theres more bread, bagels etc. without it.

Green Tea- I dunno I saw it mentioned in a few posts so I thought I'd throw in my opinion on it. I actually found a bunch of the green tea supplements dumpster diving college campus during move out last year and it seemed they helped me. I think it's supposed to help your metabolism and at higher dosages help suppress your appetite. I have some sun tea I made from green tea bags I dumpster dove from Trader Joes 8-9 years ago--they're still fine. I'm getting down to just a small box of them anyway-- what I dove was a huge black garbage bag filled with tea bags, out of the boxes. Rambling.
For those of you who congratulated me on my 'system' thanks. Theoretically it works but I'm sitting here right now while Penney and the boys are gallivanting around the backyard...see Wally couldn't get down from the roof this am and in the process everyone got out so I gave up. Also last night-- while Penney is a perfect angel of course the boys kept attacking my door...seems they missed their little sister. I finally just stuck them out in the garage for the night. I had them all in the room earlier until Wally wanted out. He still nurses off his mom lol even though she's fixed and they are huge now. He gets all panicky if he hasn't seen her for awhile. Here's a shot of Mama and her boys and the cat post my kid and I lugged home a few weeks ago from the restaurant equipment dumpster lol. It was raining that day so they had their freedom. As you can see Mama Cleo has really filled out-- I hate to think of how skinny she was whan I got her.

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I had a few shots of the 3 (the kittens) of them playing but my camera software messed up and deleted them.
I need to get Penney fixed and her shots--she's still very small though and with girls- I like to wait a little longer as the surgery is more complicated. I would just feel better if she were immunized before she goes outside.
OK good they're all in now-- taking pity on me I guess..

**I really thought the pedometer thing was great when I was doing cow the one time I did it. I took it to Disneyland but can't remember how many steps I averaged--should have taken a note. It does make you aware of your physical activity and you will add more in in daily life like at Costco I don't hesitate to park around the back where there is shade now and if I'm at a mall and need something on the other side I don't drive around, I'll walk through. (and see all the scary unused spaces of stores that have gone out of business)

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Question of the Day

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

I think I own one in a drawer somewhere. It was very cheap and didn't work well. I think it might have been free with a Mickey D's salad...I do think I get in 10,000 steps any day I run or do office laps. Other than that, I doubt it.

Checking in to say I'm definitely well on the road to recovery. I slept for most of the morning, and I had a strange dream, but I feel that whatever my subconscious needed to tell me got communicated and I just feel better in general. Yesterday I was so sleepy (yeah, I know, medicine), but I also think I needed to "sleep it out" to get the thoughts I needed to me. I watched BL, took a shower, and now I feel much better. Still planning on more soup for dinner, but feeling much more in control and just ready for life.

Really psyched to make the TOP 12 this week! That is awesome motivation! This is probably not going to be a loss week for me since I don't seem to be moving much. I did do office laps Mon. and Tues., but today is a total bust. I can't run before work tomorrow because we have to leave extra early -- but that greatly increases my odds of a good long stretch of office laps, so I should be able to move.

I'll pack my usual lunch later. I recently made some snack switches. The oranges haven't been good so I've been having apple slices with my raw cashews, and the peaches are a total bust, so I'm having grapes with my laughing cow and Wasa crisps. I'm a rebel, I tell ya!

Sending out a general to everyone, I hope you are having a good day and looking forward to a wonderful evening!

Maria

 

[Connie96]

Just thought I'd pop in and say "hello". I've been checking in thru the day, but don't really have anything going on.

My big plan for today is for my mom to color my hair this evening. This is only the second time I've ever colored my hair. I like my natural color and I don't want to change it, but I HATE the grays that keep showing up. I've only had the nerve to try the Natural Instincts type that washes out over 4-6 weeks. I just want my hair to look like my hair, you know?

 

[MacG]

Way to go flipflopmom

I was really excited to see my name in the top 6 for last week. Yes and last week was great but this week.....not looking so good. That seems to be my pattern though. One good week and then a few weeks of maintaining. Just when I am getting a little discouraged I have a good week.

The last few nights have been crazy. Didn't sleep well at all on Monday night and when I woke up I had a red rash all over. I thought it was a reaction to my allergy shot and it went away during the day on Tuesday.
I didn't think anything of it and put on my PJs last night and hopped into bed. About an hour later my skin was stinging and itchy. I got up and checked it out and the rash was back. Changed pjs and it didn't help too much so I took a shower and put on another set of pjs that I washed a while ago. They seemed to be ok but I slept on the sofa in the family room to be sure it wasn't the sheets. I didn't sleep very well. My dilemma now is that I use a few different detergents. Anyone have any good ideas about how I can test to see if it's one of the detergents. My other clothes have been okay although I was carful today and picked out clothes that I've had in the closet for a while. I was also wondering if it's my washer that's not rinsing the clothes well enough? It's one of the those front loaders that we got over the summer. Or am I using too much detergent...but I don't even fill up the dispenser half way. I did take a nap today in bed to test out the sheets and they seem to be fine. I hope tonight is okay but I still have to figure out what's going on so I avoid it in the future.

Question of the Day

Dr Oz is big on pedometers. He feels that you should do over 10000 steps a day. Do you have a pedometer? Do you use it? Do you usually get in your 10000 steps?

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I have a pedometer but don't know where it is...Have thought about getting one and maybe this question is just the push I need to find the one I have or get another one. It would be interesting to see how many steps I take in a day.

Time to finish making dinner...grilled chicken, baked potato, broccoli and tossed salad. : )