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

[Rose&Mike]

Happy Birthday Taryn!!!!!

I'll be thinking about you today!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes everyone!

Our race time was 2:24:55. I'm still processing a few things in my brain, so I'll type up a race report later.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

[lisah0711]

Happy Birthday, Taryn! (flipflopmom)

I hope that you have a wonderful day with your family!

I am getting ready for C25k by doing the routine first by substituting the running with a very fast walk. It seems to have been the boost I needed.

P90x is hard. I went into it knowing there would be many things I can't do. The first round of 90 days for me is getting my body into better shape & getting myself ready to do it even better the next round. I skip what I can't do or modify it. I make sure to do something else if I skip a move. The first week was very tough, but my main goal was to do what I could & make it through the entire disc. Even if it meant doing 15 sec of a 30 sec move. I found lunges to be much easier by the 4th week. Yoga was impossible for me week 1, so I did the. Stretch disc instead. After 3 weeks of stretch, I can now do some yoga. As for time, I do rearrange the discs sometimes to fit my schedule better. So far I've mostly seen results in my flexibility and my legs & butt do seem much slimmer.

I've heard P90X is hard so if you can do part of that I don't think you'll have much trouble with C25K. I think it's great that you are not afraid to modify things for what is best for you. When I started C25K at age 49, with no running experience in my life ever, I found that those first runs (each day) were hardest -- the ones where I wondered what the heck I was doing. But as I got in the cycle by the time it was over I felt like I could keep on going. Running is a totally different experience for me than anything I've ever done before. Good luck to you on your program!

I like the idea of a group goal. I just want to be able to contribute toward it, darn it!!

Well, of course, you will be contributing to it!

Okay, back from my walk, showered and getting stuff prepped for Pre-Labor Day cookout tomorrow. I'm in charge of desserts Actually, I love baking but I tend to make things that aren't exactly "diet" friendly. Ah well - I'm going to enjoy my piece of fruit cobbler or chocolate pie (but NOT both) and then move on - - I'll just walk 5 miles tomorrow instead of the usual 4

Sounds like a great plan to me!

. The QOTD? Should be all of the above, and with your help, I hope to work all of them into the plan. The first thing for me is to write it all down. and to be honest about every little bit that goes in the mouth

That is a biggie!

Definitely an 'all of the above' on this one! I'm trying really hard to write it all down, it makes it all real and it feels achievable now. I'm so happy to have this group as a support as well, I've never had that.

That's a great idea! I'm going to start the C25K as well, so I know it can be modified to suit me if I struggle with the start.

Good luck on the C25K! There is a big thread on the WISH boards all about by people who are at all different stages.

QOTD - I'm definitely for 'all of the above'. But the one thing I lack is the 'social support'. DH isn't any, kids aren't and I still, after living in NM almost 10 yrs have no friends to speak of. Sad, but true. But, I have my 3 dogs!

Well, you've come to the right place for support. Hope you and DH hit it big at the casino!

Last night I went for a run and came back with the worse allergies I have ever had in my life. At least I think they were allergies. It was definitely hard waking up in the morning and going for a run again, but yet again Im still feeling horrible. At least its a three day weekend so I can get more rest.

Hope that you are feeling better soon!

Of the list, learning from my setbacks has been a big one, but what has helped me more than anything is to set goals. Goals for pounds lost, sure, but for me to get to those goals it was all about hitting personal bests during my exercise plan. (Which, btw, is MUCH easier for me to stick to than a meal plan. I'll exercise til the cows come home - but man, I love to eat! )

This was my 1st Biggest Loser Challenge, here on the WISH board and at my gym. I ended up #2 here on the Summer BLC and somewhere in the top 25 at the gym - I haven't had the nerve to go in and check yet; I lost 25 lbs but I know the winner lost 93 lbs in 90 days! Crazy!

I learned alot about myself though - and know I have a lot more to learn about overcoming food cravings and impulse eating. Right now I'm terrified of the time when I'll have to try and maintain the weight loss.

Great job on the challenges! And don't worry about when you get to maintainance -- there is help here for that, too.

Have a great night, I might check in the am.

I hope that you check in today so you can see all your birthday greetings!

It is amazing that I can remember these numbers but also crazy that this is how I measure my life. I can also tell you what size I was wearing during these times. I don't know how to stop thinking like this, I wish I could.

Well, you know it happened, and you are getting close to your goal. So it's behind you and now that phase of your life is over. I hope that instead of comparing your present self negatively to your past selves, that you will appreciate who you were at all those milestones -- bride, mother -- and not dwell on the numbers so much. They are just numbers, not who you are or were.

This is going to be a very quick post. I am spending the weekend in Boston with my BFF. We have free Internet and it has come in handy.

QOTD: Definitely "All of the Above."

Have a great time in Baw-stawn, CC!

I'm 31, married to my DH for 4 years this coming Thursday and we have a DS who turned 14 months yesterday. He's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but he's becoming somewhat attached to my hip lately.

Glad that you are here! Enjoy that time with your guy on your hip because in lightning speed, he will be a big guy who doesn't have the time of day for you unless he wants something!

DH and I will be celebrating our anniversary on Saturday. September brides rock!

Where are you? We're in Littleton!!!

Sounds like someone else lives close to you and speaking of that, tell Redwalker that we hope that she will be joining us!

but discovered I was out of Skinny Cow cones and indulged in some "real" ice cream. But I kept my portion small... no regrets.

Did one of your family members fix your bowl to return the favor or did you have to do it yourself?

Happy Birthday Taryn!!!!!

I'll be thinking about you today!

Well, hello birthday girl! What is this? How was your race? How was the DIS meet? Did you and jennz wear your Daisy Dukes? Inquiring minds want to know!

BRB with the QOTD.

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes everyone!

Our race time was 2:24:55. I'm still processing a few things in my brain, so I'll type up a race report later.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Great time, Rose! I see now that you were typing while I was doing my replies. I do remember now that you like to have some time to reflect before you do your race reports. So take your time and rest up today! I will exercise patience . . .

 

[NC_Tink]

Taryn!! (flipflopmom)

 

[Dreamer24]

Pjilla, 4 points? Oh wow! I guess it’s good I don’t do WW. Would you mind sharing your drink recipe? Just in case I ever want a change!

Rose, great job wih the race time!

Yesterday was a terrible day for me with eating. Only a 3 mile walk in the morning and then my niece and nephew’s 5th birthday party and a Phillies game. We were in a suite so there was a buffet and for those of you in the philly area, chickie’s and pete’s crab fries. Today will be better!

Does anyone have advice for good sneakers? I need a new pair of “work out shoes”. I have everyday sneakers but I don’t wear those to work out. I have a pair of aasics that are really worn out and I never loved them so I want to try something new. I do the elliptical and walk on a regular basis and would like to start the C25k but will only have 2 days a week for it. So I will need shoes good for those three activities. Around $100 or less would be great. Thanks!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Pjilla, 4 points? Oh wow! I guess it’s good I don’t do WW. Would you mind sharing your drink recipe? Just in case I ever want a change!

Rose, great job wih the race time!

Yesterday was a terrible day for me with eating. Only a 3 mile walk in the morning and then my niece and nephew’s 5th birthday party and a Phillies game. We were in a suite so there was a buffet and for those of you in the philly area, chickie’s and pete’s crab fries. Today will be better!

Does anyone have advice for good sneakers? I need a new pair of “work out shoes”. I have everyday sneakers but I don’t wear those to work out. I have a pair of aasics that are really worn out and I never loved them so I want to try something new. I do the elliptical and walk on a regular basis and would like to start the C25k but will only have 2 days a week for it. So I will need shoes good for those three activities. Around $100 or less would be great. Thanks!

Thanks! Everybody has food days like that sometimes. Yesterday I went to a dismeet and consumed a lot of cheese! And I had some cake. Just jump back on the wagon today.

As for the shoes, if you are seriously considering c25k, I suggest going to a running store and getting fitted. Start by asking people you know for a recommendation to a running store. My first pair of shoes this spring, I bought from one of the running stores in town and they were awful. Long story, anyhow we ended up trying a different store in July. Ideally they should be looking at how you run either on a treadmill or outside. Take your old shoes with you as well. I wear brooks with an insert--I paid around a 100 for the shoes, and 30 or so for the insert. DH wears asics and paid around 140. Good shoes will last 300 to 400 miles, so it's a good investment. You should be able to find something that will work for a 100. Ultimately you should love your shoes. Our store has a policy, that if they don't fit or you have any problems you can return them for new shoes or a refund. And fwiw, I was very nervous to go into a running store, even when I was starting to put on some decent miles. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable in the store, find a new store. Running shoes are waaaaay too important to not make sure you have the right ones! Good luck! I love getting new shoes!

 

[tiki23]

Nice job on 2nd place! My guess would be that the person who lost 93 pounds in 90 days would be a very overweight MALE!!

Yup! He just turned 20 - so hopefully he'll keep working on being healthy for the rest of his life.

 

[lisah0711]

Well, my first attempt at QOTD went "poof" when the boards went down this morning so I will try again . . .

We've been talking about where we are and where we want to be in this challenge. So I think it is time to shift gears a bit and think about what we already have now. So I will share a little article from sparkpeople.com on the subject.

Taking inventory of your gifts and blessings

Should you find yourself at a loss, wondering what life is all about and what your purpose is, be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity to wonder. - Unknown

You'll probably spend some time this weekend thinking about the good things in your life and your loved ones. Before you do that, take a moment to just consider how lucky you are to be here in the first place. In the 21st century, we can experience more in a month than most people throughout history did in a lifetime. Instead of appreciating that fact, we usually just end up wanting to do and have more. We look at what's wrong rather than what's right. This is a perfect time to take a look at your life and priorities again. Can you make some extra time every day to just enjoy the moment and your loved ones? You've been given the gift of a lifetime of moments. Accept the gift and prove yourself worthy.

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

 

[pjlla]

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes everyone!

Our race time was 2:24:55. I'm still processing a few things in my brain, so I'll type up a race report later.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Nice job on the race! Can't wait to hear more about it! Hope your bday was a happy one!

Did one of your family members fix your bowl to return the favor or did you have to do it yourself?

So you remember my ice cream WHINE of a while ago??!! Nope... did all the scooping and hot fudge drizzling myself... and yes, I ended up licking the hot fudge spoon.... MMMMM! But my family has NO IDEA about REAL portion control. DH thinks that the big "Gusto" bowls we have (for soup and stew and such) should be ice cream bowls!! When I serve it, I use my tiny fruit bowls... holds just the right amount (IMHO ). DD had a friend over, which was why we splurged with the hot fudge. And I served the ice cream last night in "fancy" glasses.... looked nicer and made it look like more ice cream!!

Pjilla, 4 points? Oh wow! I guess it’s good I don’t do WW. Would you mind sharing your drink recipe? Just in case I ever want a change!

Does anyone have advice for good sneakers? I need a new pair of “work out shoes”. I have everyday sneakers but I don’t wear those to work out. I have a pair of aasics that are really worn out and I never loved them so I want to try something new. I do the elliptical and walk on a regular basis and would like to start the C25k but will only have 2 days a week for it. So I will need shoes good for those three activities. Around $100 or less would be great. Thanks!

Well.... it's not so much a "recipe" as a "concoction"... One heaping TB of General Foods International Coffee "Suisse Mocha"... one heaping TB of GFIC "French Vanilla Cafe" (both sugar free and caffeine free), heaping 1/2 tsp. of instant decaf coffee, and two BIG heaping TB of Benefiber. THe fiber, in addition to keeping my system moving smoothly.. rolleyes1), helps keep the points low on WW (the higher the fiber count, the lower the points).

About the shoes.... you probably need different shoes for walking/elliptical than running. Your foot hits the ground much differently on those activities and athletic shoes are usually designed for each specific activity.

I think you could get away with a standard "box store" type of shoe for the walking/elliptical... New Balance or something like that. But, as mentioned, you will need a good "running" shoe for the running. Personally, I wouldn't invest a lot of money until I was sure that this was something I was going to enjoy and keep up with. But I have pretty easy-to-fit feet without any problems/pains, so I don't require a fancy shoe or anything. I have discovered I can do just fine with Aasics or Rykas and have had great luck finding them at discount locations. But as I mentioned, my feet aren't particular and I am not running any great distances... yet.

Yup! He just turned 20 - so hopefully he'll keep working on being healthy for the rest of his life.

So overweight, male, AND young~!! The trifecta for quick weight loss!

Well, my first attempt at QOTD went "poof" when the boards went down this morning so I will try again . . .

We've been talking about where we are and where we want to be in this challenge. So I think it is time to shift gears a bit and think about what we already have now. So I will share a little article from sparkpeople.com on the subject.

Taking inventory of your gifts and blessings

Should you find yourself at a loss, wondering what life is all about and what your purpose is, be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity to wonder. - Unknown

You'll probably spend some time this weekend thinking about the good things in your life and your loved ones. Before you do that, take a moment to just consider how lucky you are to be here in the first place. In the 21st century, we can experience more in a month than most people throughout history did in a lifetime. Instead of appreciating that fact, we usually just end up wanting to do and have more. We look at what's wrong rather than what's right. This is a perfect time to take a look at your life and priorities again. Can you make some extra time every day to just enjoy the moment and your loved ones? You've been given the gift of a lifetime of moments. Accept the gift and prove yourself worthy.

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

Was this morning's church sermon about gifts? Our sermons for the last several weeks have been about the gifts of the spirit. It REALLY gets you thinking about how lucky/blessed you are.

Easy quick answer... I am grateful for my health and the health of my family. Both kids... healthy and strong and smart. DH reasonably healthy, given he has a chronic neurological disease. Both parents... healthy and active and heading onto 70 and 75 y/o. MIL, healthy, active, busy at almost 86!! I am truly blessed........................P

 

[donac]

Good Sunday morning everyone.


Happy Birthday Rose and Taryn

It has been a pretty quiet weekend. Dh and ds1 just brought our barbque over ds's gf's house. They are having a party with their friends and her family's grill is broken. They also cut down a couple of dead trees for her family (her mom is a single mom who has had some problems in the past year).

I had lunch the other day with 5 women that I have taught with. 4 of them are retired and the other one is still working with me. We talked for several hours. It gave me such a warm feeling to sit and talk to these women I have know almost all of my adult life. They have all been so influential to my career and life. We have been together through births, deaths, strikes and good times. I left me with a great feeling.

Which leads to today's QOTD. I was surprised to read this one as it has been on my mind all weekend.

I am greatful for the love and support that these women have given me the time I have been teaching.

I am greatful for the great relationships we have with our sons. Ds1 has been going through some rough times in the last few months. He started a job in April and absolutely hates it. The last month and a half he has been applying for and interviewing for another job. He knows that we were not entirely for him changing jobs so soon but he has been talking to us and getting our opinions about some options he is working out. We are so greatful that he will still talk to us about things like this even if we have a different opinion.

I am also great for ds's latest opportunity. Ds2 has had several great opportunities in the last year and it seems that ds1 wasn't catching a break till this week. He has quit his job, got a part time lab teaching job to see if he likes teaching and is going back to his job at jcpenneys. Thursday he was wondering if he made the right ddecision. BY Friday afternoon lab work schedule was increased, he had found someone from another department at his job to train as his replacement and he was told by jcp that the position he was given is beneath him and he is to come in next week so they can talk about his new position. He had worked there for 6 years and worked in many deppartments where ever they needed him so he knows the entire store.

I went on too long so but as you can see it has been on mind a lot this weekend. \

Have a great Sunday everyone.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Here are some pictures that Mike took yesterday. Since I got up so early, i flat ironed my hair--Jen I know you will understand this. I think I coordinate pretty good, except for my shoes, but you can't have everything. I even have my dlf>dnf>dns bracelet on. Oh, and I don't know why the pictures are so big--they are a medium size on photobucket. It drives me a little crazy sometimes!

Still before the race.

This is a picture with the person who was running with us. She's in her 50s and very fit!

This is around mile 11.5. I think I am still looking happy. I ran into a brick wall right around mile 12.

And here is right at the end. According to Mike--stick a fork in it, I was done. I was trying to give him a dirty look for taking my picture, but I was too tired!

And this is back at the hotel, about 40 minutes later. That wad on my hip, is the wipes for the porta potty which thank goodness I didn't need!

 

[lovedvc]

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

I am grateful for so many things. One that reallly sticks out is that I had the willpower to quit smoking. On September 22 it will be 3 years. I feel so much healthier and happier without my cigarettes. I was always on edge and always out of breath.

 

[debsters41]

Hello everyone,

QOTD: Just like most, I am thankful for my family's and my health. A couple of years ago when our house was robbed and we lost everything (no insurance) I told my teenage daughters that I would have given it all anyway in order for them to be alright should anything ever happen to them. That made us stop and think about what is really important in life.

That being said, if I wish to remain in good health, I had better make some changes in my diet and exercise habits, and so, thank you WISH!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Dreamer24--wanted to add, I do wear my running shoes on the elliptical and at the gym, but that's it. I don't walk around in them or wear them unless I'm working out.

Ok, so here's my actual race report, then enough about me!

Morse mini-marathon 9/4/2010 7:30 am.

Temp at start: 53, sunny, winds ~10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Fairly flat course with just a couple of small hills.

I was extremely irritable and cranky for most of the week before this race. Friday we drove to Indy and spent the afternoon at the canal walk and had a late lunch at a café on the walk. It’s a beautiful area and I’d love to go up next summer and go to an Indians game and go for a run on the canal/ along the white river. We got to our hotel around 4:00. We thought we were going to be guaranteed a late checkout, but the kid at the desk was less than helpful. So I was a concerned about that, because I knew we’d need showers after the race. I think I just was in a worrying mood.

We headed out around 4:30 to pick up our race packets. The map quest directions were so off! We ended up driving around the cornfields of Indiana for a half an hour before we finally figured out where we needed to be. At that point I was very stressed out and cranky. I really just wanted to bag the whole thing, go home, get in bed, and pull the covers over my head—definitely stressed. Of course the person at packet picket had to make a comment about how you should never trust map quest! Ugggh!

We got back to Noblesville around 6:00, walked around the square for 45 min. or so, decided we weren’t hungry, and went back to our hotel and split a pint of ben and jerry’s for dinner. The only reason I ate that, is because I knew I needed to eat something. And I lost how many pounds.

I slept awful and was up by 4:30. Mike got up at 5:15. We got to the start around 6:30 and hung out for a while. They had inside bathrooms which was nice. It was a very small race—205 ran the race. I finished 58/92 for women, 6/13 for women in my age group, 162/205 overall. Mike said it seemed like a very fit group of people. They did a great job with the race. The water stops were very well handled and there were porta potties at every mile, which I am happy to say, I did not have to use.

We ran with a woman who said she was 51, had never run more than 7 miles at a time before, but regularly ran 30 miles a week. She asked if she could run with us because she was afraid of going out to fast, and really wanted to finish. We enjoyed talking to her and it was a great distraction. I do kind of wish I would have had a little bit of time (other than the last ½ mile when I was dying) to just run with Mike. I was very emotional yesterday. Other than the wind the first 12 miles went pretty well. When we were running into the wind, it was so tiring. My heart rate was a little higher than during training runs, but I felt good. I had three clif shots during the race and one endurolyte. Mike carried water and Gatorade. I started getting really tired around mile 10, but still felt good. Right after we passed mile 12 I felt like I ran into a brick wall. I was so tired I wanted to cry. I kept the pace up ok. The lady who was running with us took off at the very end, and finished about a minute ahead of us. And I don’t know why, but that really frustrated me. I felt like we spent the whole race saying you can do this, pointing out every mile beyond 7 how it was a pr for her, and then when I could have used some encouragement, nothing. Like I said, why I cared, I don’t know.

The last .5 mile was into the wind, and the last .2 was straight into the wind. It was horrible. I finished running, which was awesome, but it was so hard. And I immediately started getting calf pains. Luckily with some stretching and fluids I felt better quickly. I was so emotional at the end I started crying. I never wanted to run again. This was something I had wanted for so long, and it was over, and I was just physically and emotionally spent. Mike said he really wishes that in some ways, we would have just run by ourselves. He thinks it was too hard a pace for me with the wind, and hates it that I felt so bad at the end.

A day later, I am proud to have finished. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and I stuck it out. I think part of the weepiness yesterday was coming from the fact that I was so tired and kept hearing those messages from childhood—it’s not good enough, you’re not good enough, etc. It's much easier to have some perspective today. Today, I can't even say that I would have liked to have finished faster or done anything different. It was a good race and I gave it every thing that I had. I left nothing on the table. I ran the entire thing--except for a couple of water stops. What more can you ask for?

My goal for the W&D is to finish without feeling so unbelievably exhausted. I recovered pretty quick yesterday and went on to have a good time at the Dismeet, but at the end of the race I felt like I’d been hit by a truck. We’re going to work on run/walking our long runs, and we are definitely run/walking the W&D. I would really like to enjoy the after party at EPCOT!

I had a great time meeting Jennz yesterday at the dismeet. We also met some folks from Dayton, which isn’t too far from us. Mike and I were home and asleep by 10:00 last night. We were both pooped!

 

[tigger813]

Happy Birthday, Taryn!!!!!!

I will pass along your comments to Redwalker! She just got home a few minutes ago with her new puppy, Luna Lucy! She's so precious in all the photos I've seen! I hope to go down and see her sometime this week! Redwalker was so excited! I know she plans on joining the challenge but needs to get settled in with her new "child"!

QOTD: I'm thankful for all of you for being so supportive! I couldn't go a day without coming on here and reading everyone's stories, good and bad, and getting inspired by everyone!

Home from church and shoe shopping with DD1. Ended up getting pizzas from British Beer Company for lunch. I'll have a smoothie for supper and also trr and get a workout in!

I ended up sleeping until 8:38 this morning and then had to rush to get ready for church and to drop off DD2 for her friend's b'day party!

Church was good. DD2 now has two suiters at church! One is the grandson of the maternity nurse at the hospital where she was born. They were holding hands and walking up to communion arm in arm! SO CUTE! And then another little boy also likes her! Going to have to keep on eye on this little lady of mine! All the boys just love her!

Today is the end of all bad eating and small amounts of exercise! I MUST get up at 5:30 to workout in the morning! It will be difficult getting DD1 up on Wednesday if I don't!!!!!

 

[cherry-pops]

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

I'm not used to sharing these kinds of things out loud, it's usually hard for me to find the words. But I do know that I am so grateful for my boyfriend, James. I don't know what I would do without him.

He doesn't mind that I like to have time alone on The Dis

He helps around the house because he knows I hate doing it!

He can leave me to watch my favourite TV shows, or watch them with me

He's always there for hugs and support

 

[tiki23]

I am grateful for so many things. One that reallly sticks out is that I had the willpower to quit smoking. On September 22 it will be 3 years. I feel so much healthier and happier without my cigarettes. I was always on edge and always out of breath.

You rock!

On October 22, I'll have 3 years too! N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever!)

In fact, my testimonial at the Biggest Loser Challenge at my gym began: "I was a smoker for 32 years - 32! - and while I was in the process of quitting someone said to me 'If you have been smoking since you were a teen, you have never know the power of your adult body' and that comment has always stuck with me. I'm working on finding the power now!"

I too am thankful that I was given the strength to stop smoking. And I am very grateful that I have a great relationship with my 3 teens.

~Alice

 

[jennz]

Happy Sunday everyone!

This last month has been a struggle for me, it's seemed like one thing after another. I'm almost ready to shake things up and hop back on the Healthy Train. It's been so dark in the mornings I don't like to walk, part of our neighborhood has no sidewalks and we don't have streetlights, and then by the time I'm done working it's been 90 and too darn hot! I finally started out again last week and could not believe it - my leg was so sore! It started killing me around 1/2 mile, I'd take shorter strides, go slower, stretch everything I could think of and it didn't help. I just sucked it up and went on, figuring eventually I'd get stronger. Today dh, dd and our dogs went to a park for a walk through the woods on a trail...the trail's 2.75 miles. I brought a book planning to walk 1/2 mile in with them then turn around and wait at the car. I am SO HAPPY to say I walked the entire thing with no pain!! So now in my mind I've gone from a person who can't even walk a mile to one who can almost walk 3! What an attitude change! I plan on heading back out to that park to walk the trails and skip the neighborhood for a while.

We had our Indy dismeet yesterday and I got to meet Rose&Mike - both of them. It was so fun, I felt like I've known you forever Rose! Did you see the pic of you and Mike up on the meet thread?

I also got some motivation from Rose - she and her husband don't eat when they're not hungry. What the heck???!!! If it's x o'clock you have to eat right? For some reason this was for me and one that I'm going to put into practice.

 

[jennz]

I didn't mean to sound like I was being negative. I just wanted to let you know I completely understand, and to let you know that doing this challenge is an absolutely wonderful idea, and that I can definitely see why you joined it because I joined for the same reason... the encouragement. I also wanted to tell you to keep up the hard work even if you feel like you aren't getting anywhere. Your results will definitely improve with the effort you are putting in. You wouldn't believe how your T3, T4, and TSH numbers can change dramatically with a good exercise routine. It's empowering to go to the endocrinologist and actually see those numbers on the paper shift. I have 3 family members with thyroid issues,besides myself, and they all expect a magical weight loss miracle with the medication. I will definitely be one of your cheerleaders!

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

I was scanning the thread and had to comment...as a thyroid cancer survivor I am completely dependent on my meds (plus others from a surgical complication) and you are so true! It IS harder to lose weight, and my T's can vary so much...everything changes it, from depression and sickness (which I now catch every little virus) sucking up more of my meds to losing weight and less stress using up less meds, leading me into hyper territory. And of course what and when I eat it. I was so offended when someone in our local paper wrote that she doesn't have a weight problem because she had thyroid cancer and is on meds to supplement (she only had part of her thyroid removed) I had to write in.

Just to add - I got a bodybugg last year and it is true about losing slower...when the bug is showing a deficit that should have me at 3 pounds I would consistently be losing 1. It's good to have that info. Plus the encouragement from here!

That's my long "popping in" response to you! Glad to see you here! These peeps are great, supportive, encouraging...