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

[tigger813]

Just checking in again. CLeaned DD2s room. She's been sleeping on the couch for the last 2+ hours. This bug really took a lot out of her. She woke up for a few minutes but was terribly grumpy so luckily she went back to sleep. She ate some chicken nuggets and said her tummy hurt so I suggested she try and take a nap and she just curled up and fell asleep. Probably awake now as DD1 just put the tv on.

No exercise for me but I have been drinking my CL. The bad thing is we ordered pizza for lunch/supper.

Now to my introduction:

I'm Tracey. I'm a wife, mother of 2 gorgeous girls, former teacher and now an LMT. I teach Sunday school and also volunteer at school with my girls. I left teaching so I could spend more time with them. It's been the best thing I've ever done as I love my job, despite the fact that it's still rather slow but it gives me the flexibility that I need.

I started my journey in Dec. 2008. I have lost as much as 48 lbs but at the moment the total is 35 due to stress and crazy schedules! I plan on totally getting back on the wagon next week when the girls are finally back in school. I do a lot of Walk Away the Pounds, elliptical and walking. I also have a Wii Fit with several exercise programs for that too. I have just started doing Bob's new strength workout. I hope to try and do my first 5K though it will be mainly walking. I'm known as the Energizer Bunny when I'm really in top form! This will be my 4th challenge and I love the weeks that I am coach.

Oh yeah, I just turned 40 last month. I have to say I feel a lot better about myself today then I did 10 years ago. Of course I had just had my first child then and started a new teaching position when she was about 3 months old.

Our schedule has started to get crazy already. Soccer practice started for DD1 on Monday and she has another practice tonight. On Mondays she will also have Irish step class. On Tuesday she will have a hip hop class. DD2 will have soccer practice on Tuesday and dancing on Wednesday. Thursdays and Fridays are currently unscheduled! Saturdays we will try to both get to the girls' two soccer games. I also sell children's books on the side for extra Disney/Christmas money.

Our next trip is Dec. 1-9 to celebrate my birthday. My parents will be meeting us there. We can't wait.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds by the trip. I hope to lose 10 in the next 3 1/2 weeks so I really need to get going. Hopefully Redwalker and I can get back to walking at the mall in 2 weeks.

Welcome to all the newbies! You are in great company!

Time to fix DD1 some supper before I take her to soccer in an hour. DD2 and I will get some groceries while she's at practice. DH has his fantasy football draft at work tonight so I'm on my own with the girls. Tomorrow I have 2 clients scheduled and DD1 is having a friend over after my client.

Now I'm going! This thread is so addicting!!!!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Just a quick 'good deal' post.

I have a BodyBugg....more on that later....but I order 'cookies' from apex fitness. if you go to 24hourfitness.com they sell them for $19.99 /box of 12. Decent protein, filling enough to be a breakfast or sufficient snack. S'mores & white chocolate are really good. on sale for $16.99, but when I add them to my cart, they end up $11.99 and shipping was free on my order. Seems to be an un advertised deal....same ones thru bodybugg...apexfitness.com....are over $30/box.

4 pts on WW and worth every one.

I'll be back later to give my 'info'.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Please add me to the Losers! I really need to stick with this this time. I am less than 20 lbs of my WW goal and about 25 from my real goal and I NEED to do this before the end of the year!

If you haven't joined the monthly exercise challenge thread, I just posted September!

Welcome Julie! Thanks for running the exercise challenge.

Please add me to your loser list. I would love to join. I almost made my summer goals. So you guys are great support. I have a cruise planned on 10/16 and would like to lose some before that.

I am a 52 yo mother of two boys 21 & 24. They are both out of the house. I just lost my job in May so between the empty nest and unemployment I have done too much stress eating!!

Thanks,

Hi Joanne! Nice to see you again.

I woke up this morning and got dressed for a workout. Opened my door and it was still raining. Sooooo... I walked over to the closet and picked up my umbrella, I figured if I could just take a long walk it would be better then sleeping in.
I ended up getting motivated by the music and completing my workout!!! Even when I was done (and still 15 minutes from home) I didn't use the umbrella... it was nicer to walk in the rain. I was soaked by the time I got home. I'm sure the people driving thought I was crazy.

-nat

Glad you enjoyed your workout in the rain! It's kind of relaxing, isn't it!

Tracey--glad your DD is feeling better. DS went through something similar his freshman year in high school, except it ended up involving 6 days in the hospital. They tested him for everything, and finally put him on antibiotics because he was so sick and they had tried everything. He was asking for food within 12 hours. We really think he had undiagnosed food poisoning. I'm glad whatever this was it was short and sweet and you got her to the er early for fluids. Dehydration is very scary. When they are sick like that, don't you find yourself disinfecting everything!

I have always been bigger than my friends, although I never felt that big - I still don't feel as big as I am. It's not until I see my jeans held up in front of me that I realise how big I've got. My mum, as a small lady, has never understood my struggle and always comments whenever she sees me on how big I am and how much I need to go to the gym and the kind of things I eat. There's a whole issue there that I need to work through.


I look forward to getting to know you all!

Hi Cheryl! My mom is 5' tall with a small frame and I'm 5'7" with a large frame, so I hear you on the mom issues. I really don't think she realized how much she was hurting my feelings. It really helps to talk about it sometimes. At 40 it's something I am still working through it!

Welcome Jeanette--sounds like you are off to a great start! 31 pounds is awesome!

Well, I had a pretty productive day. I did mess up a tiny bit with the food. One of my go to snacks of choice is pistachio crisps. Usually I count them out, but I just opened the bag while I was paying bills. Not a great idea. I ate a light lunch and breakfast so I'm sure I'm ok, but I was definitely doing some mindless eating. Luckily I caught myself pretty quick. I made it through the day without going to the Y. Looking forward to my slow run on the treadmill tomorrow morning.

Have a great evening!

 

[JOANNEL]

Hi, Joanne! I am so glad you are going to be in on this challenge, too. You did awesome during the summer! So happy for you.

Thanks, not as good as I would have liked. This unemployment and empty nest is kind of boring and makes me eat too much!!!! I am hoping the accountability here will make this easier.

How's the knee?

We are going out of town this weekend so I will start back on track next week.

Good to see you back here also.

 

[Octoberbride03]

I'm going to post the warm up QOTD for tomorrow tonight since I am in the Pacific time zone.

Warm up QOTD (Question of the Day) Introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge.

Can't wait to hear about all of you and your goals for this challenge!

Snce i did a bit of a fly by post last time I'll intro myself more properly before putting on supper.

I am Maureen(Lisa feel free to post next to my username), 37yo and married. Mommy to a cute little doggie named Onslow and a somewhat tempermental cockatiel named Rally. I work at Target as an Instocks person(think daily mini-inventory) though I have about had my fill and plan on looking for something new very soon. This will be my third challenge having started with the spring and I stuck into the summer challenge. My ultimate goal is to lose 40lbs. That goal was made just after my birthday last Jan. and I am almost halfway there. When I get there I will be at 200 which I haven't seen in i don't know how long. So we'll see what that looks like on me and go from there. I have learned LOTS of things about myself during the last 2 challenges and I am sure I will learn lots more during this 1. As much as I hang out on the community board I love this thread and consider it my DIS home.

Good luck to everybody and can't wait to see how we all do

 

[disneymom2one]

I'm MB, sort of introduced myself before but I will again.

I'm 41, married for 17 years to my husband. We have one daughter who just turned 15 this summer and is a freshman at our local high school. She's a twice-exceptional kid - gifted and on the autism spectrum. She's made amazing strides but every day is a challenge for her and for us. We both teach at our local college - me on a part time basis. I love my job and can't imagine doing anything else.

My weight loss journey began two years ago at 257. It was up and down and at the beginning of May, I weighed 238 pounds. Something inside me changed that day and since then, I've lost 38 pounds, much of it as a part of the BL Summer Challenge. Just this morning, I weighed exactly 200.0 and am inching towards 199 - a number I honestly never thought I would see. I have huge issues with food and literally have to take things minute by minute at times. Every night that I don't go in the kitchen and eat is a complete and total victory for me. I follow WW Online but not really as I don't eat my weekly points or my activity points. I just can't see a loss when I do that.

My husband is amazingly supportive. Due to having to be out the door by 6:25, he willingly gets up at 4 am and walks with me for an hour - we do about 3.5 miles during that time - six laps around our block. It is crazy and insane but it works. We do it every single day and have for the past several months now. Our daughter will often join us. My husband is super thin and my daughter is also in a healthy weight range. On weekends, we switch things up and go walk along the beaches of Destin, just minutes from our house.

So that's me. I'm pretty shy and tend to lurk more on the threads. Oh - and we go to WDW a lot and are trying to get to Disneyland for Christmas but that changes every minute of every day.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Today was a good day as far as weight loss goes. I ate really well and got in a good workout, but the rest of the day...

Things seem to be getting better. It was probably the heat. We don't have A/C and a fan probably wasn't enough. It is much cooler now.

I am looking forward to tomorrow. I know it will be a busy day. I have decided to take the day off from exercising. I may take a short, relaxing walk around my neighborhood, but I am not going to the gym or using the Wii.

I am getting better about journaling what I eat and my goal for tomorrow is to journal everything I eat.

Rose-

It's been great to read everyone's intros. I was actually nervous about joining my first challenge, but I jumped right in and am so glad I did. We're a chatty bunch, but I know I wouldn't want it any other way.

I'll check in a few times tomorrow, but I also want to study a bit. Off to search for a job. Have a great night everyone!

CC

 

[disneycruisegal]

Hi everyone, my name is Lissa (for the Lisa that asked, it's pronouced the same as you..Lisa). I'm 42 and have been maried for 12 years, no kids but lots of nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Both of my beloved parents passed away within the last 3 years, by Dad suddenly and my Mom just withered without him and passed away this past February. I'm tired of always being the biggest one around, I'm tired of shopping in "the big girls section" I'm just tired of everything that being overweight brings to a person.

So that's it for my pitty party! I'm looking forward to loseing some weight and meeting some nice people. Like the previous poster, I more of a lurker than a poster, but I'm going to try.

 

[cruisindisney]

My name is Susan. I'm 41 and married 18 years to my college sweetheart. We have two kids, daughter 14 and son 8.

I started gaining my weight after getting married. It started with a hormone imbalance and just continued from there. 17 years and 2 kids later I found myself in the 250s and not happy. So I began watching my portions and what I ate, but not religiously. I did loose down to about 220 doing that for about a year.

In January of this year my husband's employer had a Biggest Loser competition and invited spouses to join. My husband is SKINNY, so he very tactfully told me about the competition. I'm competitive, so it was a good motivator. Plus the $300 prize was a good incentive. In 12 weeks I went down to 186. It's where I have been sitting since. I loose a few pounds and then gain them back. I need motivation and with no one to offer me another $300 prize and no men to beat, I've been struggling.

I would like to get down another 20-25 pounds before our March cruise and actually the sooner the better. I am back on the BL diet from our competition and exercising at least once a day 5-7 days a week.

I LOVE food! Seriously love it and have used it for every emotion and event in my life. It would help if I wasn't a good cook or didn't like to cook. But then again, I'm sure I'd find good food somewhere. Chocolate is my favorite thing and one of my biggest cravings.

I look forward to jumping into this group and I'm sure I will find some great friends. Hopefully we can all work our way to healthier lifestyles and skinnier bodies as a result.

 

[donac]

Hi everyone, my name is Lissa (for the Lisa that asked, it's pronouced the same as you..Lisa). I'm 42 and have been maried for 12 years, no kids but lots of nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Both of my beloved parents passed away within the last 3 years, by Dad suddenly and my Mom just withered without him and passed away this past February. I'm tired of always being the biggest one around, I'm tired of shopping in "the big girls section" I'm just tired of everything that being overweight brings to a person.

So that's it for my pitty party! I'm looking forward to loseing some weight and meeting some nice people. Like the previous poster, I more of a lurker than a poster, but I'm going to try.

Lissa I have the same problem as you do. My name is Dona with 1 n and it is pronounced the same as Donna.

I agree with shopping in the big girlssection.

My name is Susan. I'm 41 and married 18 years to my college sweetheart. We have two kids, daughter 14 and son 8.

I started gaining my weight after getting married. It started with a hormone imbalance and just continued from there. 17 years and 2 kids later I found myself in the 250s and not happy. So I began watching my portions and what I ate, but not religiously. I did loose down to about 220 doing that for about a year.

In January of this year my husband's employer had a Biggest Loser competition and invited spouses to join. My husband is SKINNY, so he very tactfully told me about the competition. I'm competitive, so it was a good motivator. Plus the $300 prize was a good incentive. In 12 weeks I went down to 186. It's where I have been sitting since. I loose a few pounds and then gain them back. I need motivation and with no one to offer me another $300 prize and no men to beat, I've been struggling.

I would like to get down another 20-25 pounds before our March cruise and actually the sooner the better. I am back on the BL diet from our competition and exercising at least once a day 5-7 days a week.

I LOVE food! Seriously love it and have used it for every emotion and event in my life. It would help if I wasn't a good cook or didn't like to cook. But then again, I'm sure I'd find good food somewhere. Chocolate is my favorite thing and one of my biggest cravings.

I look forward to jumping into this group and I'm sure I will find some great friends. Hopefully we can all work our way to healthier lifestyles and skinnier bodies as a result.

I too married my college sweetheart.

Hi I am Dona I have been married to dh for the last 32 years. We have 2 ds's 25 and 20 years old. They both love Disney as much as dh and I do. Ds1 just went to DW with gf for a week last month.

I am a high school math teacher. I teach Advanced Placement Calculus. I also love to sew and do all sorts of handiwork.

I was heavy in high school ( I wish I was that weight now), lost weight in college and stayed pretty low until after ds1 was born. After ds2 was born the weight just kept creeping up.

About 4 years ago I lost 30 pounds. Even with losing 30 pounds I still could not get off my medications and then they found an irregular heartbeat which means I will always be on medication. I just gave up after that. I never went above my highest weight and over the last year I have lost about 15 pounds thanks to these challenges. I would like to lose about 25 pounds this time. I am not setting a specific number because if I don't think I can reach it I know I would give up.

This is a great group.

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes. I ate dinner for the first time since Sunday. I am finally feeling better. I came home from school a little early today but I almost made it through the day.

Thanks also for the PD for ds1's job. He did not get the one he wanted but the place called him up and offered him a part time job. We talked it over and I think he is going to take it and get a second job to get extra money and benefits. It would mean less commuting and less money on gas and car up keep. I think it will be a good start and it could lead to full time.

Off to watch Top Chef. I didn't see last week's show.

Have a great evening everyone.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hello again everyone!
I was chubby as a kid but started sports in elementary school and didn’t really have much trouble with my weight until college when I stopped being active. It only got worse after DS was born – like many new moms I was overwhelmed and just let myself go. I’ve lost and gained weight a few times since then, but not the proper way, which is why it always came back. The last straw was last year – I was so disappointed in the pictures from our cruise that I cried . And then I got mad . I lost 33 pounds last year through vigilant effort, but gained almost 20 of them back over the holidays . Thanksgiving through the end of January are really hard for me for a variety of emotional reasons + SAD, that is one area that I will really have to concentrate on in the future. We went to WDW in May and once again I was really disappointed with the pictures. I found the summer challenge and am glad to say that I am now on the right track . During the challenge I learned a lot about myself and my various issues and I started C25K, which I would have never done if not for the support of the group. Now, I have a 5k race scheduled for next Saturday and the MCM10K on 10/31 (thank you Lindsay!)! I still have struggles, obviously, but I also have motivation and determination and good friends for support!

Hi Bree, Im glad I gave you the motivation to sign up for the MCM10K, I am still so sad I couldnt be there with you. You will do great. I didnt realize in the last challenge how much you and I are alike. I too played sports and had no issues until after the kids.

I ended up getting motivated by the music and completing my workout!!! Even when I was done (and still 15 minutes from home) I didn't use the umbrella... it was nicer to walk in the rain. I was soaked by the time I got home. I'm sure the people driving thought I was crazy.

-nat

Hi Nat, My favorite runs are in the rain. It is so nice. I think people are looking at me like Im crazy too.

My goal for this challenge is to lose 19 pounds and be able to run a half marathon.

Hi Jeanette, I got to tell you your pic of that cupcake is giving me cravings. I think we might have to give you an alias name for the challenge just to keep me out of the local bakery.

There are a bunch of us running our first half marathon at the princess. We can all meet our goal together


I really need to get back on here and catch up on the numerous pages I scrolled through. Wow I forgot how fast paced the start of the challenge is. Glad to meet all the newcomers

 

[Camsmom]

Hi guys... I thought I posted earlier but I cant seem to find it so that's a big nope!

I'm Brandi 29 ... soon to be the big 30 in November. I'v been married for 8 years 9 in February... Yup Valentines day! We have a 7 year old son our only child. We are getting ready to go on the Disney cruise in November since my husband and I both turned 30 this year we figured we would brake down and do it.

Since i'm new to this can you guys teel me how to copy what someone said like with the box around it. (i hope that made sence)

Good luck to everyone... Congradulations to everyone who lost weight in the past years even if it's 1 lb it's something!

 

[flipflopmom]

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

 

[Rose&Mike]

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

Oh Taryn, I am really sorry. Take care of yourself.

 

[devonsmommy]

Add me please!
I'm a loser baby!

 

[jenanderson]

Hi Everyone! My name is Jen. I am 41 years old and am currently an unemployed teacher who is probably going to end up being a substitute teacher this year. I am married to a wonderful and support husband who also teaches. We have 2 kids - DD (14) who is quiet, serious, smart, dances all the time and sometimes lets her teen behavior shine through. DS (10) is noisy, sensitive, fun loving, has a quick sense of humor, has many healthy issues but is so accepting when life is "not fair" and also dances a lot.

I don't really know exactly when my weight went all wrong but I do know that last fall I was starting to get so upset with myself. I hated photos, I tried to hide when I changed, I hated looking in the mirror each day and I knew it was bad. So, what made me change my mind...my dear friend Jude (jbm02). She called me and asked me to run the Princess with her. She had this incredible belief in me that I could run a half marathon if I tried. I don't know why I agreed to run with her but she made me feel like I could do it so I agreed. This brought me to the BL challenge in January.

I started running, I started dieting and I started losing. I was really successful in the spring challenge - I lost lots of weight and I ran my first races. I have continued to be diligent to the running (I have even already run my first half marathon). I have learned that I can't really diet...I have to adjust my whole lifestyle and live healthier. I have lost 45 pounds but it has been SLOW at the end. I have learned there are moments of supreme challenges and weakness - times when I think I would like to give up. There are also moments of great joy - times when I am so surprised at the strong woman I truly am. I have learned that my friends here will stand by me no matter what the emotions and they won't let me give up even if it is that moment of weakness.

My goals for this fall challenge are the following:
1. Keep on training with my running. Make some serious decisions about training for a full marathon. Be successful in the races I have.
2. Lose the last 10 pounds. To be honest, I will have to reflect on this. I know that 5 might be the realistic choice but I think i want 10.
3. Learn to deal with the stress of being unemployed in a positive way instead of eating (like tonight the brownie with ice cream was a really BAD choice).

Alright, I have written a book and you all know so much about me now (even if you didn't want to know it all)! You will see me posting a lot because I run the Healthy Habits part of the challenge. I will be posting information about this tomorrow and look forward to getting to know all of you!

Night Everyone!
Jen

 

[jenanderson]

My cousin, 55, was found dead this am of a massive heart attack. Big shock to the family

Taryn - I am so sorry to hear this. I am already thinking of you often and hoping you find extra moments of peace to get through your busy days. I feel so bad for your whole family to have to deal with this tragedy. Please know that we all support you here.

 

[flipflopmom]

Taryn-- Birthdays are really hard for me to. I don't why, but it is a huge reminder to me of what crappy parents I have. I am trying really hard to be positive about it and celebrate my accomplishments, but I'm getting a little weepy just thinking about it. I know your Daddy is looking down on you and smiling. He would want you to be happy for your birthday, and be proud of yourself, and how well you've handled such a tough summer. 147 was my original goal, and I feel like I am in the best shape of my life, but I would like to lose, maybe another 5-10 pounds. I still have that 135 college weight in my head--the weight where I thought I was fat.

Rose . I know it has to be hard to hear how close I am to my parents, yet you stay so supportive. I think the bottom line is that our relationships with our parents have such a HUGE factor in our lives, good and bad, and for me, with my girls still at home, scares me daily to know how a comment when I am in a bad mood, etc. can scar them for life. You and Maria have both made me super aware of this this year, and I thank you for helping me be a better parent. Don't get me wrong, I love my girls tremendously, but unfortunately since they are home with me when no one else is, can bear the brunt of my frustration, exhaustion if I am not careful. That makes the situation sound worse than it is, I hope you get what I am saying. I expect so much of myself, and them sometimes, and you have let me see that while expectations are healthy, the way I vocalize them is of utmost importance. As for your weight, I think you were smart to move to maintenance until your mind catches up, but I get it. When I am in big losing mode, I toy with "how few calories can I eat today to get more weight off" and "how low can I go". You are not alone. There is a huge mental aspect to weight loss, as we have found out, and we need to watch that as carefully as we do the diet and exercise components. Another hug, just because that's what I would do if you were here. I'm so thankful to have you as a friend! You've gotta post more pictures after your race, can't wait to see the new "do"! Good job with no exercise yesterday. Would you have thought 9 months ago you would be saying you are an exercise fanatic and would need coaching not to? Amazing, lady!

I ended up getting motivated by the music and completing my workout!!! Even when I was done (and still 15 minutes from home) I didn't use the umbrella... it was nicer to walk in the rain. I was soaked by the time I got home. I'm sure the people driving thought I was crazy.

Nat, something about running in the rain makes me feel a lot more hard core than I am, and is motivating! Glad you went for it!

I think whats really helping me this time, at the help of my dietician, is finding out that Im not average. Consuming 2000 calories a day for the average person is fine to maintain weight, but for me it will make me gain weight. For a person of my height, its more around 1600 calories to maintain weight. So to lose weight, I have to consume 1100 calories. Its been difficult but it has really helped my weight loss.

That's something that takes time for everyone, and so glad you've gotten on board. It can be very frustrating to realize that our individual bodies react in different ways. Example, I had a bad weekend with food, really binged Sunday and had pizza Saturday. Now, most people can have pizza with no ill effects. Me, I gained 10 pounds in 24 hours. Knowing I have to be more careful than many is maddening at times, but making these discoveries is key to living healthy lives!

I have always been bigger than my friends, although I never felt that big - I still don't feel as big as I am. It's not until I see my jeans held up in front of me that I realise how big I've got. My mum, as a small lady, has never understood my struggle and always comments whenever she sees me on how big I am and how much I need to go to the gym and the kind of things I eat. There's a whole issue there that I need to work through. I've never been part of a group for something like this but so glad that I found you at the beginning of my journey!I look forward to getting to know you all!

Welcome Cheryl! We look forward to getting to know you, too. I think the comparison factor is huge, and can mess with us mentally. I look the best I ever have, people I've known forever don't recognize me. Yet, I still weigh more than my mother, even though her clothes are big on me. She's only 5'1, I'm 5'7. I had another instance where a lady at school, that I thought I was thinner than she was, has lost weight and recently told me her weight. It was a full 25 pounds less than mine. Yes, I am at least 6 inches taller. I am constantly comparing myself to people, and asking DH - do I look like her? Sometimes, I am being wayyyy tooo optimistic, and sometimes, it is someone I looked like 60 pounds ago. I know this isn't exactly what you were referring to, but others comparing us to them just doesn't cut it, and vise versa! It will do nothing but bring us sadness!

Just checking in again. CLeaned DD2s room. She's been sleeping on the couch for the last 2+ hours. This bug really took a lot out of her. Our schedule has started to get crazy already. I also sell children's books on the side for extra Disney/Christmas money. This thread is so addicting!!!!!!

I didn't know you sold books? How did I miss that! Hope DD will be recovered completely by the time school starts, so she doesn't start out at a disadvantage! Empathize with your schedule! We'll make it, somehow!

I was definitely doing some mindless eating. Luckily I caught myself pretty quick. I made it through the day without going to the Y.

See, another mental game. Mindless eating. Where does that come from, why do I do it, and why can others without repercussions? Good for you catching it quickly! Mine is always chunks of fruit while I am at the computer, and I end up with a tummy ache!

I am Maureen(Lisa feel free to post next to my username), 37yo and married.

Maureen, heard yesterday that Earl is headed your way. Check in a lot so I don't stress, okay? I have an aunt in VA Beach, and thought of you first! I haven't checked the forecast, just someone told me that Earl was headed for VA/NC beaches.

My weight loss journey began two years ago at 257. It was up and down and at the beginning of May, I weighed 238 pounds. Something inside me changed that day and since then, I've lost 38 pounds, much of it as a part of the BL Summer Challenge.

What she didn't tell you, folks, is that she was the Summer Challenge Biggest Loser!!!! You had a great summer! I know you can keep it up!!! Congrats!

I'm tired of always being the biggest one around, I'm tired of shopping in "the big girls section" I'm just tired of everything that being overweight brings to a person.

You've had a rough few years! Good job of recognizing it's time to take care of you! I had that moment in January. A lot of us dealing with losses, be sure to post so we can support each other!

I need motivation and with no one to offer me another $300 prize and no men to beat, I've been struggling. I LOVE food! Seriously love it and have used it for every emotion and event in my life. It would help if I wasn't a good cook or didn't like to cook.

I wish I could give you money! But you have a great new group of friends for motivation, now! As another foodie, I empathize. I love it! While my cooking is mostly on the fly now, I have used that passion for food to try to "healthy up" meals, and plan nutritious ones. But I still watch Top Chef, cooking channel, and food network like nobodies business!

I teach Advanced Placement Calculus. I never went above my highest weight and over the last year I have lost about 15 pounds thanks to these challenges. I would like to lose about 25 pounds this time. I am not setting a specific number because if I don't think I can reach it I know I would give up. He did not get the one he wanted but the place called him up and offered him a part time job.

Okay, first, everytime you mention calculus, I join you guys with irregular heartbeats. I am just.....in awe. I do well to do my K kids math. You are one of the most consistent BL's, and your steadfastness always calms me down. You are doing great! So glad DS got something in the way of a job, and I hope it will lead to full time soon!

Hi Bree, Im glad I gave you the motivation to sign up for the MCM10K, I am still so sad I couldnt be there with you. Hi Jeanette, I got to tell you your pic of that cupcake is giving me cravings I think we might have to give you an alias name for the challenge just to keep me out of the local bakery.

Lindsay - when did you decide not to do the MCM10K? I totally missed that! And on your cupcake cravings! Now, cake is not on my list. Don't usually like it. Thank goodness she's not a brownie!

Lindsay makes a good point - the beginning of the challenge does move fast, and can be overwhelming getting to know everyone. HANG IN THERE and don't get intimidated!

Since i'm new to this can you guys teel me how to copy what someone said like with the box around it. (i hope that made sence)

If you just want to copy what one person said and respond to them, click the button on the bottom right of their post that says Quote. It will give you a box like you normally reply to threads on, with their statement at the top. If you want to quote multiple people, like I did, click the + signs in each of their quotes, and the quote button on the last one you want to quote. You'll get a reply box, with all of the stuff in it, and you can insert your cursor after the little brackets with the word quote in it to respond to each one. Feel free to practice on us, it took me a few tries to get it right!

Taryn - I am so sorry to hear this. I am already thinking of you often and hoping you find extra moments of peace to get through your busy days. I feel so bad for your whole family to have to deal with this tragedy. Please know that we all support you here.

Thanks Jen.

This is going to sound strange. I loved my cousin. He was a fun guy. But he was 20 years older than me, and I only saw him a few times a year at best. I am more upset for his parents, my mom's sister and her husband, who just found out he has cancer, and his daughter, who was very much a Daddy's girl and is 30. I don't mean to sound unfeeling, but since I see him so infrequently, the sense of personal loss isn't as strong as the worry about his family and feeling sad for their loss? I am very close to my aunt and uncle, and his daughter was more my age and I definitely empathize with her. It's going to be a tough few days. \

I also worry about mom, she had already started moving back into a bigger depression with the anniversary of Daddy's death looming. Don't know if I've shared this or not, but every Saturday, she writes on the calendar how many weeks it has been since he died. The calendar is in front of you when you walk in the door, and seeing that multiple times a week is hard. On the 19th of every month, she writes how many months. I don't say anything, b/c we all deal in different ways, but it really bothers me.

This is gotten really long, going to continue in a new box.

 

[flipflopmom]

I need to get this off my chest this am!

First, I made a conscious decision not to run this am. My calves are sore from wearing heels, and I would have to rush. I am going to run Friday and Saturday, and maybe Sunday just b/c it's my b'day! I am going to be rushing around all day, and needed to start the day with calm. It was a wise decision, but I am trying NOT to beat myself up over it anyway.

I've mentioned this before. But there is a phenomenon going around my area where everyone is taking this stuff called Isagenix. It's a "nutritional and cleansing shake" program. 2 a day, other supplements, snacks, etc. $300 for the program for a month. Now, I have to admit I am tempted, but it stops there b/c of the money. People are having amazing results, around 30 pound loss each month for the first couple of months. I have to admit this to someone, and I know you all will understand. IT MAKES ME JEALOUS AND MAD! First, jealous b/c it's coming off so quickly for them. And mad b/c I feel like somehow, it takes away from all the hard work, sweat, willpower, and tears I've put in this year. Like what I have accomplished is somehow less "good" b/c they can do it in 2 months with this program. Those that met their goal are on the "maintenance plan", with still a shake or two a day. I don't want to be tied to that for the rest of my life. I know I have established good lifestyle habits and knowledge that will carry me through the rest of my life, and I can't help but see this as a crash diet. But they are having such great results, it is getting to me!

On a positive note, I've lost all but 3 pounds of the big gain from the weekend. Today is going to be wild - School, department chair meeting, gymnastics, funeral home, drop Sophie off at MIL and FIL. The yard sale starts up early tomorrow am, so DH and Sophie are going to spend the night there so she can sleep in! Mom needs to go be with her sister, so Sophie may have to come to school at some point in the afternoon, not sure how that will play out. Mom will probably just keep her, it just depends on what my aunt needs mom to do. I am looking at leaving at 7, and getting home somewhere around 10. See why I made the decision to start the day with calm?

I feel so much more able to tackle the world after posting! Processing and venting is good for the soul! Sorry for my novels, have a great day!
Taryn

 

[tigger813]

Good morning LOSERS!

Just finished a mile on the elliptical! Watching Camp Rock 2 on demand with DD1. She's been awake since 1:30 this morning! She occasionally has an issue with sleeping. I promised her I would get up and watch the movie with her while she and I worked out. She did free step for about 25 minutes.

DD2 seems to be much better. She only ate Saltines for supper but we'll continue to slowly add food back to her diet. The girls have to go to work with me this morning for awhile and then DD1 has a friend coming over. I'm supposed to work tonight and hoping my client will show up this time! I'll probably do Bob's strength workout later this morning or after work and hopefully squeeze in a WATP at some point.

Drinking my first bottle of water. I did increase my fluids yesterday so I will do more today.

Back to the movie!