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

[donac]

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

Taryn, I make a lot of people nervous when I mention what I teach. I am at times hesitant to tell people what I do teach. I usually do because I am very proud of what I do. I know not everyone could do it or would want to. It is a job that after 33 years I still love it. Amazing isn't it?

I am sorry to hear about your cousin but I also understand why you may not be feeling too sorry. I have too many cousins to count and I don't even know all my dh's cousins. When there is a distance you feel bad but it does not touch you as much as you think it should.

I know you are very worried about your mom. She is lucky to have you and the kids so close that you are over there often. I hope it gets better. Good luck

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!

Glad that your daughter is feeling better. Last night was the first night I ate dinner since Sunday.

Off to a day of inservice. I need books but they are locked in a cabinet and the CAN"T find the keys. They are special locks so they don't want to cut them off if they can avoid it. They will tomorrow if the lock guy doesn't make it to the building. Today is lookiing at test scores and it is going to be very boring. Kids don't come in until Tuesday I wish it was today like dh's school.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[jennz]

Dona - you are awesome! I hope dd can have a teacher like you - who loves math and passes that on to her students! when she reaches AP calc. Unfortunately this year we're not so lucky on the math teacher...very rote, and dd is not liking, let alone loving, pre-algebra. Too easy and no challenges, lots and lots of homework that is basically busy work. No happiness from the teacher. But...that's a subject for another thread! We'll get through this year and hope for a better teacher next year. And I'm glad to see you're feeling better!

Taryn lots going on with you! As usual right? Sending pixie dust to help you through...

Rose&Mike - gorgeous weather here this weekend! Hopefully rain Friday morning with a high around 78 (great night for a baseball game!) and Saturday's high will be 72! Your race should be good!

JenA - I know I have probably missed this along the past month, but how's your job search?

 

[jenanderson]

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!

Taryn - First of all...great job with losing 3 pounds! That is great. I am very mad at myself right now because I have gained weight and I am really doing nothing about it. I need to commit to changing things up and getting serious about these last pounds. I do not want to keep watching the scale go up again.

As for that weight loss/cleansing shake...I have the same feelings about it. There are so many times I wish I could just take something to magically have the last pounds go away. I also get annoyed because there is someone who goes to my WW meetings who does use some product like that and the pounds fall off fast. However, you are so right about how we are learning to live a healthy life that will stay with us long term. We have to fight for every pound and it is more likely to stay off in the end then those who use a supplement. It is still a bit frustrating though.

DD2 seems to be much better. She only ate Saltines for supper but we'll continue to slowly add food back to her diet.

Tracey - Glad to hear that DD is doing better! You are amazing to not only stay up with your other DD but to work out as well...that is truly the energizer bunny at work!

Taryn, I make a lot of people nervous when I mention what I teach. I am at times hesitant to tell people what I do teach. I usually do because I am very proud of what I do. I know not everyone could do it or would want to. It is a job that after 33 years I still love it. Amazing isn't it?

Today is lookiing at test scores and it is going to be very boring. Kids don't come in until Tuesday I wish it was today like dh's school.

Dona - I agree that math teachers can make people nervous in some ways but WOW...I think it is so great that you love teaching such a complicated subject. You should be very proud of it and I am sure your love of math helps your students feel great about math as well. Good luck with your test scores meetings today - those are always so long and boring.

JenA - I know I have probably missed this along the past month, but how's your job search?

Hello Jen! The job search is not so good. Last night I ate a brownie with ice cream and cried! Yep, I have many moments of weakness that are affecting my whole weight loss that I have worked so hard for. I am hoping that once the school year starts around here and I can start at least substitute teaching, I will feel better about the situation. I am working hard on staying in control and not letting the loss of control cause me to make bad choices.

Morning everyone. I had wanted to run this morning but it is raining a bit too hard for my liking. I don't mind running in a light rain but it is still a pretty heavy rain. Since it has cooled down here, I will try to run later today. I have plans with the kids this morning to do one last run to the MOA to scour the clearance racks at their favorite stores. Then I will come home and call a few schools. I also want to work on making a good menu and food plan for the weekend. We will be going to the cabin and I don't want to gain any more weight!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning! Just have a couple of minutes to check in before work. I ran this morning and did two loads of laundry. (Mike woke me up when he got up at 5:30!) I'm feeling a little ill though, because the only yogurt I had was chocolate greek yogurt so I had that with my Kashi, but ewww, too sweet.

Jennz--It's supposed to be in the 50s Saturday morning! I'm going to have to find a throwaway shirt for the start! Oh, and a question, the restaurant that's on the square--maggiano's maybe?--how formal is it? I looked at the menu and it looks like I can get some good vegetarian choices there and they take reservations, but I don't want to dress up. Can't wait to see you all Saturday! I think we are going to skip the bb game Friday night, but we are still debating Saturday.

Taryn--I like hearing about your parents! I used to worry a lot that DS would grow up and stop liking us and stop talking to us, so I like to hear about healthy relationships. As for the girls, all you can do is the best that you can do. I'm sure that even if you are short with them occasionally, you tell them all the time how much you love them and how proud you are of them! And the weight loss supplement stuff--it might work, but honestly after this heart thing this spring, I would be very hesitant to put any kind of supplement that promised results like that into my body. There have to be some kind of side effects or ramifications. You are doing it the right, healthy way. You will stick with it even after they get sick of the shakes and sick of paying for it. There is no magic bullet. And are they exercising? Because your body is stronger and healthier because of the exercise! I totally get the being annoyed, it would annoy me too!

Dona--Glad you're feeling better!

Jen--have a good run and have fun at MOA!

Ok, gotta go. Have a great day!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Congratulations to disneymom2one, the winner of our summer challenge! Now that the summer challenge is over you will see folks migrating over. Don't worry about our new, busy thread. It does get easier to keep up with. Also, while a lot of us do know each other from previous challenges, we are happy to welcome new participants, so don't be shy!

Do you have a birthday coming up during the challenge? We want to know and add you name to the birthday list. Please post the date or send me a PM.

Can I put your first name by your user name on the participant list? Sometimes it is easier for people to learn who our participants are that way. If I can, just post or let send me a PM. I won't put your name down unless I hear from you that it is okay.

Our new clippie is here! The link is here

There are instructions on how to make the clippie your own in the first post on this thread. Thank you to corinnak for designing our clippie for us!

I will be catching up on the participants list and adding first names later today. Please don't be offended if I spell your name wrong or leave your name off the list, just PM me and I will fix it ASAP. I will also be linking Connie96's post about our new component WIN! as well as updating any other links that need to be fixed as well as catching up on some replies.

Good luck to any of our participants who are getting ready to run the DL half this week-end!

 

[jennz]

Jen I know it's tough, your career is a part of who you are. Remember all your "other" parts though...great wife, mom, friend, daughter, DISer, athlete... I think you're right that subbing will help and give you some control back.

Rose - I don't think it's dressy...I wouldn't go in wearing my daisy dukes and halter though People don't get dressed up much here in Noblesville - we put on our dress jeans for church

 

[disneymom2one]

It's definitely okay for you to use my first name - "MB" ( short for Mary Beth which I don't like at all) is what I go by in real life. The "Disneymom2one" was a screen name I came up with almost ten years ago when I first joined the DIS.

MB

And no I didn't mention in my intro that I won the challenge - sort of shy about the whole thing. It was a good summer for me - but this semester will be a big hurdle. On MW, I teach back to back to back with about ten minutes in between each class and many students needing my attention. I have to "grab and go" and that's been hard for me. By the time my last class is done, it's after 12:15 and I'm starving - even if I have a couple of snacks.



Anyway, it's definitely okay to use my real name.

 

[keenercam]

Good morning, everyone!

Taryn -- I know exactly what you mean about that supplement program. It makes me crazy to work so hard to do this "the right way" that I can keep up with for the rest of my life and to have it go slowly when I see others getting quick results. Then I remind myself of all the long term negative health effects and the lawsuits that have come from so many quick weight loss products over the years and I reassure myself that this is the better way.

I am happy to report that my first week back on WW went really well. I lost 4.6 pounds. I wish it were the first week of the fall BL challenge so that it would actually "count" (LOL!) but it's all good. A big first week loss is typical for me and then the second week is either minimal loss or a slight gain. So, my goal for the week is to keep doing what I am doing, journal every bite, get to the gym at least 3x in addition to 2 days of physical therapy and keep plugging along toward a healthier me and not just a smaller number on the scale.

 

[KristiMc]

Hello everyone,

This is the first challenge group that I have been in. I joined WW two weeks ago and I have lost 5.8 lbs! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Kristi

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I woke up less than an hour ago. I think I am fighting something. I actually thought it was just the usual side effect of the meds, but I'm not so sure anymore. I apologize. I am ready to fall back to sleep so I am not going to respond to all of you. I do want to offer to Taryn. I am so sorry for your loss.

Hoping everyone has a great day!

CC

 

[Dahly]

Morning everyone.


DS's open house went well last night. Met all of his teachers, and first impressions were great. Fortunatley all of his teachers seem like they want to be there, and are not just going through the motions. We have had a few of those in the past. His 4th grade teacher a few years ago told the kids on the first day of school it was her last year teaching before she retired, and it just set a weird tone for the rest of the year.

Back up to the school tonight for booster club meeting for his Leadership Development Corp class. (Kind of like JR, JR ROTC). This is his first year taking this course and it teachers leadership, responsbility, etc. It is taught by a Retired Army Sargent, and he is kind of scary! I am glad DS picked the class, should be interesting.

Whoo-hoo, taking a day off tomorrow to have a 4 day wkend with the holiday on Monday. No concrete plans for the day, although I think I am going to try to get a walk in Pedi appt. My toes need a new color for the new challenge!

Taryn - sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Hugs to you and your mom.


KristiMc. Glad you are on board for the Fall Challenge!

Have a great day everyone.

Dahly

 

[goldcupmom]

Good Morning, everyone!

For those that don't know me - I'm Julie (feel free to put in list). I turned 50 on 7/30. If you know me from my WISH journal, you know that my life is ridiculously nuts - and often not in a good way!

I'm a SAHM to 3 adult kids all at home - DS24 is the main source of my stress eating (I could be a professional emotional/stress eater!) - works FT at WM but has not a dime to his name, DS21 is a SR in college, unemployed & waiting to see if he is getting a youth pastor job he desperately wants - psych/religion major & youth pastor is his goal. DD18 - just started college, just got engaged - is pre-med on a full scholarship. Her DBF lives with us part time as his mother threw him out 1/1/10 due to his stepfather not liking him, his dad won't take him in b/c stepmom says if mom doesn't want him she doesn't either, so he lives technically with grandma in what ABQ natives call the 'war zone' about an hour drive from the HS they went to and his work. DH is an engineer - which pretty much says it all! Married 28 yrs...so far!

I just rejoined WW 3 weeks ago for hopefully the LAST time - last week I missed - I slept thru it! I wake everyone starting at 5:15 a.m., but my inner clock wakes me at 5. Most nights, I don't get to bed til DD is off work about 11:30, so I'm TIRED - also a big food trigger for me!

Exercise is not my problem. We have a Husky who is my walking partner. So far this year we have walked - 675.31 miles.. I live in the High Desert in NM, at about 6000', so my walks are up & down hills, often in the sand & we walk at a 12 - 15 min pace.

Food is my issue - stress eating, tired eating, lonely eating....any of the above. When I'm good, I'm good, but when I'm bad.....WATCH OUT!!

Enough....my life is an open book...if you have questions, ask!

I have had a BodyBugg for 78 weeks....did GREAT with it for about 26 weeks, then got idiopathic hives & was allergic to it & gained 30 lbs back from meds. FINALLY below my low! Just need to micromanage the food.

Hope everyone has a great day! Weekend's almost here! All those on the east coast...stay safe!

 

[Momtotwogirls]

Please count me in for this challenge. Took the summer off and now I am ready to get back in the groove.

My first name is Chylynn

Thanks for all of your hard work!

 

[tggrrstarr]

A little more info on me, I am Kelli, I am 33 years and have been married for almost 5 years now. No kids, but we have a very spoiled 13 year dog Jazz and an even more spoiled 6 month kitten Boo. My wonderful husband bought me flowers yesterday for all of my hard work this month. Such a nice surprise!
I never had a weight problem until I hit 20 years, then I started gaining more and more. I finally hit a high of 238 and realized it was enough. I started my program this past July and my overall goal is to get back to 140 at least. I am breaking this up- I want to lose 60 lbs by January. 18 down, 42 to go. My goal for this contest is to lose 30 lbs.

Right now I am very frustrated because I seem to be stuck. I am exercising every day and sticking to my calorie plan, but I haven't lost anything in over a week. I am maintaining though, so I guess I should be patient. I want to start C25k soon, but I am terrified! I am waiting for cooler weather, then no more excuses.

 

[tigger813]

WOW, I added the new clippie the first time I tried!!!! I also changed my weight loss total! Now that should help motivate me again.

Time to clean the kitchen. Not doing all that well today. Talked to a good friend earlier and now I just have to snap out of this funk I'm in!

I want to get in another workout but first I must clean the kitchen. Then it's a trip to the transfer station, order hip hop shoes for DD1 and then run by the grocery store! Then home to fix supper and then head back to work!

Enjoy your day!

Taryn-

 

[Cupcaker]

I am counting calories with My Fitness Pal and their amazing Android phone app.

I do something similar using the Calorie Counter app. Its so much more convenient to have a calorie counter on my phone than logging it online.

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.

Thats awesome, it totally helps even more when you have a supportive partner.

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.

Its so much more easier to have the competition. You can try thinking of it as a competition with yourself. Setting goals for yourself and holding yourself accountable to them.

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.

LOL I will try to post one day some healthy cupcake recipes. Once in a while I make them to get my cupcake fix. I think they come out to around 100 calories for a regular sized cupcake, which isnt too bad.

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.

I feel the exact same way. But in the end, I think we come out ahead

And no I didn't mention in my intro that I won the challenge - sort of shy about the whole thing.

Congrats!!!

Have a good day everyone!

Jeanette

 

[corinnak]

Hello Losers and Maintainers!!!

I am stealing a few minutes from preparations for the Disneyland Half, so I will have to be brief.

I'm in for the Fall Challenge.....as a loser. For those that don't know me, I have been doing Biggest Loser challenges since January of 2009. I don't know how many challenges that is, but I do know that the challenges have been hugely helpful to me on my weight loss journey. I reached my goal in January 2010 and maintained for about 6 months before the summer hit. There was travel to see relatives, there was a wedding in the Black Hills, and there was an incredible trip to Europe, including time in London, Barcelona and the Disney Magic. And in spite of continuing to work out fairly regularly through all of it, the food got the better of me. I was convinced that the ship was on a mission to encourage me to gain. So I came home about 5 pounds heavier than I left, disappointingly well outside of the goal range. I weighed in the day I got home and started tracking on WW online right away again. In spite of having a great week, according to the tracker, my weight actually went up. I am chalking it up to the hormonal flux that comes with jet lag, though who knows.

I'm not giving up my clippie - I DID lose 55 lbs. And I'll be back there soon. Even though I am outside the "maintenance range," I do think that I am still doing Maintenance stuff. Sometimes there will be things like a vast trip to Europe or other things - the difference now that I am on maintenance is that I am catching it at 5lbs rather than 25lbs. Or maybe that's just equivocating.


Taryn - I'm so sorry for your family's loss - what a sad and shocking thing to have happen.

I also know what you mean about the supplement success people. The idea of fast and easy weight loss is so, so tempting. I don't think that rate of weight loss can possibly be healthy, though.

Cam - great job your first week back on WW. Are you using the etools online?

I'd really better get to packing - Have a great weekend!!

 

[lisah0711]

I would like to join the Fall Challenge!!! Thanks!!

canadadisney!

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!

goldcupmom!

Thanks for the reminder on the exercise thread. I already signed up. For those of you who don't know about the exercise thread, it is a thread where you commit to minutes of exercise each month and Julie helps keep you keep track of how you are progressing toward your goal. For people who have a hard time with the whole exercise thing (like me!) it is a great way to make sure that gets done. Here is a link if you are interested http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38036493&postcount=1

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!!

JOANNEL! I'm glad that you are joining us again.

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.

, Taryn, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. It is going to be a tough time for your family as you get through this sad anniversary. There is no timetable for grieving. I'm so sorry. Sounds like you have your eating under control and that is no small feat with all the other stuff that you have going on.

The job search is not so good. Last night I ate a brownie with ice cream and cried! Yep, I have many moments of weakness that are affecting my whole weight loss that I have worked so hard for. I am hoping that once the school year starts around here and I can start at least substitute teaching, I will feel better about the situation. I am working hard on staying in control and not letting the loss of control cause me to make bad choices.

, jen. Enjoy your time at the cabin this week-end!

And no I didn't mention in my intro that I won the challenge - sort of shy about the whole thing. It was a good summer for me - but this semester will be a big hurdle. On MW, I teach back to back to back with about ten minutes in between each class and many students needing my attention. I have to "grab and go" and that's been hard for me. By the time my last class is done, it's after 12:15 and I'm starving - even if I have a couple of snacks.

Do you have a plan to get you through the morning? Maybe a yogurt or smoothie in that 10 minutes between class? Maybe a protein bar? Or a big breakfast with some extra protein? That is a long time, it may take a few tries to see what works for you, MB.

I am happy to report that my first week back on WW went really well. I lost 4.6 pounds. I wish it were the first week of the fall BL challenge so that it would actually "count" (LOL!) but it's all good. A big first week loss is typical for me and then the second week is either minimal loss or a slight gain. So, my goal for the week is to keep doing what I am doing, journal every bite, get to the gym at least 3x in addition to 2 days of physical therapy and keep plugging along toward a healthier me and not just a smaller number on the scale.

4.6 pounds is a great loss. Having the weight come off anytime is a good thing even if it doesn't count for the challenge.

Hello everyone,

This is the first challenge group that I have been in. I joined WW two weeks ago and I have lost 5.8 lbs! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Kristi

Great loss too, Kristi!

For those that don't know me - I'm Julie (feel free to put in list). I turned 50 on 7/30. If you know me from my WISH journal, you know that my life is ridiculously nuts - and often not in a good way!

Julie, I turned 50 in July, too! DH and I were married in NM and my sister lives in Taos.

Please count me in for this challenge. Took the summer off and now I am ready to get back in the groove.

My first name is Chylynn

Thanks for all of your hard work!

Momtotwogirls!

Right now I am very frustrated because I seem to be stuck. I am exercising every day and sticking to my calorie plan, but I haven't lost anything in over a week. I am maintaining though, so I guess I should be patient. I want to start C25k soon, but I am terrified! I am waiting for cooler weather, then no more excuses.

Plateaus can be frustrating things. Have you tried mixing up your calories or activity to fool your body into letting things go?

Corinna, saw that you posted as I was typing. Good luck at the DL half and thank you for our beautiful clippie!

I am having a terrible day at work. I can't wait until 3 pm when I can leave and go for my run.

I met with my trainer yesterday. She is very nice and just lost 60 pounds herself so I think that we will get along just fine. Like most trainers, she pushed me harder than I would have done myself, and that was only for 20 minutes. That is what I wanted so I am not complaining. Interestingly she told me that I needed to increase my calories by about 300 a day and I would still lose the 1 to 2 pounds a week I am shooting for. She based that on calculations of my weight and calories to maintain. I double checked it myself so I will give it a try and see what happens.

I will be later to post the QOTD for tomorrow.

 

[pjlla]

Good Thursday evening all!

WOW... things have been busy over here. I haven't yet parted ways with the old thread, so I've been just doing my chatting over there! Looks like I missed a lot! No time right now, but I'll pull out the laptop later tonight and catch up with things here!

Gotta make dinner now! TTYL.....................P

 

[keenercam]

Corinna - I am using EVERY resource I can. LOL! I have the tracker ap on my iphone. I have a 3 month journal I carry with me everywhere, and I am using etools. Right now, I am working so hard to be very disciplined until the old good habits become firmly engrained again.