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

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Thank you, CC, for being our coach this week and a big BL welcome to our new coach starting tomorrow, keenercam! You guys are the best!

Please remember to send those weights to LuvBaloo and Healthy Habits numbers to jenanderson tomorrow. You don't need to be doing anything for WIN!, unless you haven't sent in your starting numbers already and decided that you want to do it. Connie96 is still taking your numbers, if you want to participate.

Remember that participation in any or all of these items is optional. You can do a few, none or all. But we hope that you do give them all a try because they will help you build the healthy lifestyle that you need to reach your goals.

I know that with the horribly busy week that I am having that I would have fallen off the wagon big time and have a giant gain if I didn't have all these tools at my disposal to help me.

Guess what?????!!!!!! Sarah made Honors Ensemble!!!!!!! I am so happy for her!

Woo hoo!

So today I attended a reunion of a BL competition we had at work that ended a couple of months ago. I won second place! many of the people who did the competition gained back their weight. i felt good knowing that I continued on my plan and lost even more weight. Im determined to be in it for the long run so I can go from overweight to healthy. I am really glad I found this tread, and especially all these people I can relate to

Great job on losing and keeping it off! That way you know that you are truly making the lifestyle change that you need.

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She fell on August 28th and hopefully she gets the cast off next week. they are taking xrays weekly. It's a green branch break where part of it breaks but part of it bows. DH said her arm was V shaped when he got to her.

Bless her little heart! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hi! I am interested in joining the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge. I know I am joining a bit late, but I will post my weight this Friday with the rest of the weigh-ins -
Michele

Michele1377! Thanks for joining our challenge. It's never too late to join a BL challenge. Answer a few questions of the day or make comments and soon you will have enough posts to PM.

Here is tomorrow's QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

If we are Disneyland the first, and last, ride is always Pirates of the Caribbean. At California Adventure it would be Toy Story Mania (no fastpass). At WDW it is going to depend on which park we are in -- for my fantasy trip I will go with Test Track at Epcot or Everest in AK.

I haven't talked about this--but has anyone else had more than normal hair loss? The girl who cuts my hair said it is not unusual when you've lost a lot of weight. So I've been dealing with this all summer. I can't really tell, except for my bathroom floor needed swept twice a day all summer. So today I noticed it's coming back in--which is great, but I have little tiny hairs coming in everywhere. It is not making it easy to tame the flyaways. Hopefully since it's growing back, it will soon stop falling out excessively.

, Rose, sounds like you have lots of new, healthy hair coming in. Maybe it is a seasonal change or your body getting rid of old hair to make room for the new, healthier, shiny stuff thanks to your new lifestyle!

I could use a whole lot of pixie dust if anyone has any to spare. I got 3 solid leads on jobs tonight. 2 of which include person references from within the business. I am praying that one of these work out.

for you, Deb! And way to go increasing your exercise.

2800 sounds very high for your resting metabolic rate...mine is around 1700. I checked the site Lisa listed and it's very close to what I get from my bodybugg.

I'm guessing that the 2800 takes into account Taryn's activity levels because she is very active. Thanks for checking that site against the BodyBugg. The only way to be really, really sure about this stuff is see a doctor, like on the Biggest Loser, and get the full work up but what we have available for free (or a reasonable cost) works good enough for most of us.

It is 5:15 am and I am sitting at my desk at work. I am in early to finish something up that has been hanging over my head all week. Unfortunately the breakfast that I thought I had here went bad so I will have to take a break when it is a little more light and get something to eat. It's amazing how many noises my building makes when it's dark -- time to turn up the Disney music!

I may not be back until tomorrow. Depends on how the day goes.

Have a great day all!

 

[mikamah]

Guess what?????!!!!!! Sarah made Honors Ensemble!!!!!!! I am so happy for her!

Whoo hoo!! Congrats to Sarah!! So happy for her. I will reserve that cute violin smilie for use until michael takes up the violin too.

I think we should have mini celebrations for ourselves once we pass any ten pound marks. Going from the 50s to 40s, for example, is so motivating.

So today I attended a reunion of a BL competition we had at work that ended a couple of months ago. I won second place! many of the people who did the competition gained back their weight. i felt good knowing that I continued on my plan and lost even more weight. Im determined to be in it for the long run so I can go from overweight to healthy. I am really glad I found this tread, and especially all these people I can relate to

I totally agree with celebrating getting in a new decade. This summer, I went from 210 to 209 about 4 times! I just went back down again today, and this time, for the last dang time, I'm going to stay there. COngrats on coming in second in the bl competition!! That is awesome, and it is so nice to see that you are doing it right and keeping it off. It's not just about the competition, but the lifestyle.

Hi! I am interested in joining the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge. I know I am joining a bit late, but I will post my weight this Friday with the rest of the weigh-ins -
Michele

Welcome!! This is a great group of inspiring and supportive folks here.

I am packed. The pumpkin bars are made. And Mike will be home 2 hours early. His plane in Houston had equipment problems so they booked him on a plane that actually got back sooner.

I haven't talked about this--but has anyone else had more than normal hair loss? The girl who cuts my hair said it is not unusual when you've lost a lot of weight. So I've been dealing with this all summer. I can't really tell, except for my bathroom floor needed swept twice a day all summer. So today I noticed it's coming back in--which is great, but I have little tiny hairs coming in everywhere. It is not making it easy to tame the flyaways. Hopefully since it's growing back, it will soon stop falling out excessively.

Have a fabulous trip, Rose. I bet your son will love his pumpkin bars. On the hair, just this morning, I noticed more hair than usual in the shower, and was thinking I should be better about taking a vitamin. You know, take one daily, not monthly.

I could use a whole lot of pixie dust if anyone has any to spare. I got 3 solid leads on jobs tonight. 2 of which include person references from within the business. I am praying that one of these work out.

Tomorrow I will deliver a couple of resumes before heading to school to sub at Noon.

Hope you get good news soon.

TOM made his arrival today, just as predicted. Oh well, there went my loss for the week. Seems like if the Dis sinus infection bug isn't catching, TOM is like Santa and manages to visit lots of us at the same time! Have a great night everyone! And of course, TOM brought on the emotions, which I have been bravely fighting back all week. I need to keep them supressed for a bit longer, but I called mom and she was crying today over a card she had gotten in the mail. Kinda weird, it's like if people don't mention it, I consider them insensitive, but if they do, it can upset me. So which do I want? You guys have been wonderful, meant IRL people.

Taryn

Hugs to you and you mom this week. Such an emotional time. An extra big hug on TOM joining you to make you even more emotional. I know that your Daddy is looking down on you and is so proud of all you have accomplished.

pjilla I am the queen of the crockpot I think at last count I own 6. From 1 1/2 quart to 6 quart.

Wow, Dona, you are the queen, though Pamela is close behind with 4!! I'm in the one crockpot club, and sometimes it only comes out for chili on the fourth of july and meatballs on christmas eve. Though I have had more creative winters and done some pot roasts and stews.

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

You are not alone! You are not alone. Ice cream is tough, and I will do the exact same thing when they are on sale, buy it for ds. Yeah right. I am a firm believer in using the flex points though, and rarely do I have any left at the end of the week. They are there to be used if needed without any guilt.

I can't believe it! I got on the scale this am and I'm finally under 250(249.4) (which, I know to a lot of gals still seems big, but I started at 297, and taking that lower weight off the drs scale feels pretty awesome right now)

Whoo hoo!!!! Congratulations!! Almost 50 pounds is awesome!!

Lord knows I try! DH doesn't help. Basically says nothing to anyone, even me. When I try to encourage him or compliment him on his loss (and it shows) I am told to stop and it's none of my business. Tough group here. I THINK DS21 might be starting to get it after I started crying in front of his friends when he jokingly said it last week. Maybe.....

Just a hug for you Julie. Hang in there.

Would you like some unsolicited suggestions? My parents think that my sister and I need to see the US. We've been all over the place. San Fran and Napa Valley was one summer. Another summer was Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and lots more. Another summer we flew into Rapid City, SD and saw Mt. Rushmore, than drove through Wyoming and saw Yellowstone, then flew home out of Bozeman, MT. We've been to the Painted Dessert, the Petrified Forest, White Sands, the Hooever Damn, and more.

I like your suggestions. I have lots of places I'd like to visit- Washington DC, grandcanyon, California, and we tend to go back to disney "until michael is a little older and will appreciate the other places more." I try to take a shorter trip during the year too. We've done NYC, and hope to see Niagara falls this year.

Totally used my regular daily points for the ice cream. I'd rather skip the healthy stuff to make room for the bad stuff.

I have those days too.

So, right after I posted that I was suprised by the day off and 1/2, I looked out my window. Yep, you guessed it. The kids in my town had a 1/2 day today too.

I am with you on the self sabotage....my weakness is chips. I can't have them in the house!!!! Okay..I didn't stop bringing them into the house. But, I did make them unavailable. DH and DDs still wanted to eat chips every so often so I would have them hide them somewhere in the dining room or living room. Out of sight, out of mind. That worked pretty well for me until I began eating cookies (Chips Ahoy/Oreos) in place of the chips. Now I also have the kids hide the cookies. I'm really lucky...my DDs are really supportive in my weight loss efforts.

My ds loves to help me too. I'll say don't give me any more of whatever he's snacking on, and he can't wait for me to ask.[/QUOTE]

I'm beginning to notice that I have conflicted feelings about this thread. Not about the people here - you guys are great! But, it's funny that when I log on and there are a few pages to read, I just skim them because I don't have time to read everything, but when I log on and there are only 1 or 2 new posts, I'm sad that there isn't more to read. How nuts am I??! And, regardless of who's here and what has been posted, I just haven't done much in the way of replies. I think I've only answered 1 or 2 QOTDs so far. I don't know what's up with me.

Too funny. I don't get on much without finding a few pages to catch up on. I thought I had an hour today and it would be plenty of time to catch up, but I'm down to 15 min left. Ahhhh.

6. My car's name is Max. He is a convertible. I got him October 12 last year. Autumn is perfect convertible weather. Max and I are really enjoying the brisk mornings and cool, breezy evenings.

Max sounds pretty cool. I do envy my next door neighbors convertible every spring when he brings it out.

-Not having to shave my legs everyday (sorry TMI – but I really hate that particular beauty ritual because my dad is part bear and of course I had to inherit his excess body hair gene so it saves me at least a half hour and numerous band aids when I don’t have to do it!)
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You're so funny, Bree.

Kathy- Maybe closer to race we can exchange numbers and meet up on race morning. I would love to hang out with you and lisa while we are waiting. Otherwise I am not sure if I will be able to get to a dismeet. We have our itinerary already pretty packed in.

I have to say ever since I registered for the princess half I have been feeling a bit anxious. Will I loose the weight by then? Can I finish it? Will I let everyone down? What if I injure myself and cant do it? I even had a dream last night that I was running in a race and had to go over all these old bridges that the planks would break from under me and i would have to climb back up them or jump over huge holes in the bridge. If thats not an anxiety dream I dont know what it. I know the feelings will pass....

LIndsay, we will definitely exchange numbers and make a plan to meet up on the race morning. It will be a new experience for all of us. I hope to be able to make a dis meet before the race at some point. I'll be with michael, my sil and niece, and sil will take the 2 kids so I can meet up, or they will come along, depending on where we're meeting. Lisa is staying at AKL, and I loved Boma, so thought maybe we'd meet her one night for dinner there. We don't have any set plans yet, but once we make some, I'll let you know. I'll see sil this weekend, and I hope to confirm and book. You are going to rock the princess!!

Lisa- I'm glad to see you posting after your personal training yesterday. How did it go this week?

Tracey- Congrats on your physical. It is such a good feeling to know you are doing so well, and it is noticed.

Well, I took today off from running, though I feel pretty good. I think the fall weather really makes a big difference in my tolearance. Last day of the week, lets finish up strong! Drink that water!! Move those legs!! We can do it!!!!

 

[DisneyObsession]

It has been crazy this week, so I really haven't had a chance to get here. I miss checking in with everyone, so I am trying to catch up.

Wednesday QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

1-I LOVE FALL!
2-Apple picking with the family that can go. It has been a tradition for years to go apple picking, then come home to homemade chili in the crockpot. In years past, the kids have brought friends from college to come with us. Biggest group was 25 of us!
3-Cooking comfort foods...stew, chicken soup, chili...I use my crockpot all the time!
4-My kids were all in marching band in high school and I miss the competitions. I can hear them practice at the school from my house, so I look forward to that again.

Here is tomorrow's QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

I'm with whoever said Soarin'! I was scared to death the first time I went on it, but loved it after that, once I knew what to expect. Other than that, I would head directly to Magic Kingdom to stand on Main St and look at the castle! Makes me teary every time!

Well, I leave in 2 days for the Gulf of Mexico and am beyond excited!! Because I'll be away, I won't be able to send my WI until Sat or Sun when I get back. My goal while there is to walk the beach ALOT, swim in the pool ALOT and burn as many calories as possible. Also to make wise decisions with food, as that will be the hardest part.

I'm off to try to catch up a little more on the posts.

 

[pjlla]

I make menus for the next week every Saturday- I've found it to be really helpful. I do the shopping list at the same time while I have my recipes out. It only takes about 15 minutes a week and then I know I have everything. Although I keep a couple quick fix options ready to go just in case...

I can't believe it! I got on the scale this am and I'm finally under 250(249.4) (which, I know to a lot of gals still seems big, but I started at 297, and taking that lower weight off the drs scale feels pretty awesome right now)

Yeah you!! Nice job on getting under 250! No matter how big or small we are, it is all about the JOURNEY here!

I'm sure that many people do their menu plans for just a week at a time... and for most folks the weekends is the time for that. But when swim season kicks into high gear, my weekends are busy, busy, busy. So I find it more beneficial to do many weeks at a time, in advance, when I have a free hour or so. Sometimes things change more than I think they will and menus have to be tweaked to accomodate schedules, but for the most part it works. At least you have a plan and a schedule that works for YOU! That is the most important thing.

I think perhaps, as the Mom, it is time to have a talk with these kids. Let them know that even though it is said tongue-in-cheek, it still hurts your feelings. You are making an effort to improve your life and your health and your weight and they need to either support that or ZIP IT! If you were trying to stop drinking or smoking, would they say things like "You'll probably always be an alcoholic!" or "Why stop now... you'll probably get lung cancer any how!" ??? I hope not! They're your kids... and you love them and I'm sure that they love you too... but they are forgetting that you are also a human being with feeling and they are being hurtful.

Lord knows I try! DH doesn't help. Basically says nothing to anyone, even me. When I try to encourage him or compliment him on his loss (and it shows) I am told to stop and it's none of my business. Tough group here. I THINK DS21 might be starting to get it after I started crying in front of his friends when he jokingly said it last week. Maybe.....

Not much to say to that... it definitely sounds like DH has some issues of his own to deal with... and sadly, your kids might be taking a page from his book. He isn't leading by example in positive way. And you can't really even try to show them the right way.... because you get crabbed at when you do the praising. You are definitely in a tough spot.

Totally used my regular daily points for the ice cream. I'd rather skip the healthy stuff to make room for the bad stuff.

Where is that "naughty girl" smilie that I need right now? Silly me... it didn't honestly occur to me that you gave up "real" food for the ice cream. For the moment it is obviously important to stay within your points to lose weight... but you do need to consider how important it ALSO is to use those daily points for the proper fuel. But I'm sure you know that..

Could either you or pjlla please post a recipe for pulled pork? We need to eat something different. Please?

Holey moley... it couldn't be any easier!! I use a pork loin roast (usually I can buy a HUGE one at the grocery store on sale for about $2/lb or less and I cut it into about 4 dinner-size roasts).... put it in the crockpot fat side up. Put about a half an inch of water in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with some seasonings if desired (sometimes I use sage... sometimes I skip it). Let it cook on low all day (at least 6 hours I would say). Remove it from the crock onto a plate/cutting board. Let it cool just a bit. Remove all visible fat (usually this cut has a slab of flat on one side that is easily removed, but not much other visible fat). Using two forks, shred the roast apart, removing visible fat if you see it. Dump the water from the crock. Put the shredded meat back into the still-warm crock and add your favorite bbq sauce (bottled or homemade). It seems to take a lot of sauce to do about a 2 pound roast (like almost an entire bottle!). Mix it up a bit, make sure it is warm, and serve it on rolls (we use Sandwich thins or light whole wheat hamburger rolls). Not exactly a "LIGHT" recipe, but so delicious!!! Worth the points in my book. FWIW, my family of 4 can get about 5-6 sandwiches from about a 2pound roast. Leftovers reheat really well.

Maybe it's just that I'm not as gung-ho about my own weight loss right now, because I really am trying to find the right "forever" changes so that I don't sabotage myself into regaining. I'm hoping to develop my maintenance strategy now, so that I don't bounce when I get to my goal, which is about 10-15 pounds away - I think. I'm not really sure what my true goal weight is because, although I want to lose another 10-15 pounds of FAT, I also want to tone up a good bit. If I do that, I may find myself happy at a higher overall weight than originally (and arbitrarily) planned.

That is such an amazing statement... that you are trying to find the right "forever" changes!! I love that! That kind of thinking is what will make you successful in the long run. Because you are right.... you do need to make FOREVER changes. It about finding a balance between healthy living and still enjoying life. Not about depriving yourself of treats forever... or giving up sweets forever. Nice job!

Ditto on Survivor too!! It's strange with it on Wednesdays.

Guess what?????!!!!!! Sarah made Honors Ensemble!!!!!!! I am so happy for her!

Congratulations to Sarah!!! I hope she is pleased with herself!

I enjoyed the first episode of Survivor.... but Wednesday night are kind of stinky for me.... I enjoyed the "pre-weekend" treat of Thursday night Survivor. But with our schedules as they are, we will probably end up watching on the DVR on Thursdays or Fridays most weeks anyhow.

So today I attended a reunion of a BL competition we had at work that ended a couple of months ago. I won second place! many of the people who did the competition gained back their weight. i felt good knowing that I continued on my plan and lost even more weight. Im determined to be in it for the long run so I can go from overweight to healthy. I am really glad I found this tread, and especially all these people I can relate to

Congrats on losing AND maintaining that loss! It isn't easy!

Hi! I am interested in joining the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge. I know I am joining a bit late, but I will post my weight this Friday with the rest of the weigh-ins -
Michele

Welcome aboard on our (sometimes crazy) journey! Glad you're here with us! You don't need to post your weight here.... you need to PM it to LuvBaloo. You can send her your starting weight anytime tomorrow and then the next week you can start being a BL!!! Feel free to ask ANYTHING!!

I am packed. The pumpkin bars are made. And Mike will be home 2 hours early. His plane in Houston had equipment problems so they booked him on a plane that actually got back sooner.

I haven't talked about this--but has anyone else had more than normal hair loss? The girl who cuts my hair said it is not unusual when you've lost a lot of weight. So I've been dealing with this all summer. I can't really tell, except for my bathroom floor needed swept twice a day all summer. So today I noticed it's coming back in--which is great, but I have little tiny hairs coming in everywhere. It is not making it easy to tame the flyaways. Hopefully since it's growing back, it will soon stop falling out excessively.

Mike should be home soon. Have a great evening!

Welcome Michele!

No noticeable hair loss here... but I've been at this for so long, maybe it happend months and months ago and I didn't notice it.

Have a super time at Parents' weekend! Enjoy your run and your visit with your DS!

ongratulations to all of the losers I can't believe that I was #10. I hope I can continue with that

I could use a whole lot of pixie dust if anyone has any to spare. I got 3 solid leads on jobs tonight. 2 of which include person references from within the business. I am praying that one of these work out.

Tomorrow I will deliver a couple of resumes before heading to school to sub at Noon.

PD in its way (and a prayer as well!)

TOM made his arrival today, just as predicted. Oh well, there went my loss for the week. Seems like if the Dis sinus infection bug isn't catching, TOM is like Santa and manages to visit lots of us at the same time! Have a great night everyone! And of course, TOM brought on the emotions, which I have been bravely fighting back all week. I need to keep them supressed for a bit longer, but I called mom and she was crying today over a card she had gotten in the mail. Kinda weird, it's like if people don't mention it, I consider them insensitive, but if they do, it can upset me. So which do I want? You guys have been wonderful, meant IRL people.
Taryn

SHHHH! You are letting out our secret... as women we are just never happy with things.... people are damned if they do and damned if they don't!! But I know what you mean. I love people to notice my weight loss.... but once they start talking about it I get totally uncomfortable!

to you for your tough week and the curse of having "the curse" on top of everything!

I have been working on that, just a week at a time. I have the same picky DD issues, gymnastics, and then the craziness of "what can I cook and have in the fridge for DH to eat when we're not home, and what can I have for him to pack for "lunch at 3am". Coordinating all that w/ gymnastics for a week at a time is enough for me! Once he's back on 1st, I might look at something more long term!

One week at a time is a good thing, if that is what is working for you and your family. Like I said, my weekends are crazy, so planning for several weeks at a time works best for me.

I died when I read it. I really thought you had said it! I love my crock pot, you need to post what you do in the BL recipe thread in all your spare time. I agree, almost everything I find has cream of.... I mostly use mine for chili, cooking bone in chicken breasts to shred for meals, veg. soup, and roast. I need some new recipes!!!!!

Nope... didn't really say it... but though it loud and clear! I have a rosemary roasted chicken recipe that I use to cook a whole chicken in my crockpot that is very good and easy. In fact, I asked for a larger crockpot for Christmas a few years ago because I couldn't fit a whole chicken in my existing pot. I have several recipes that I have converted to crockpot recipes, including this chicken one and hamburger soup. I'll post the chicken recipe on the BL recipe thread today.

2. Like I said earlier, when I called mom, she was crying. She said "I have to tell you what made my day." She ran into a distant relative yesterday that told her she had gone home after my cousin's memorial a few weeks ago and told her daughter that my mom had the most gorgeous girl with her at the memorial, and wondered who it was. Her daughter told her it was me, and she couldn't believe it. Mom said she went on and on and on, and Mom said "If she didn't stop, my head was going to swell so big it popped". It's kinda weird, but I was happier that Mom was proud than of the compliments themselves.

Taryn

Because no matter HOW OLD we are, we are still wanting to make our parents proud of us!! And we love our parents and we want them to feel GOOD about being our parents!

Sophie, is a cutie, Taryn. Ah, I am fondly looking back on those days when they spent the whole week doing one single letter of the alphabet. You probably do that in kindergarten, too, the marriage of Q and U and the whole she-bang.

DS's kindergarten teacher used to do a whole WEDDING day for the marriage of Q & U... he did it up BIG TIME! It was such a fun day! Everyone of the kindergarteners got a part in the wedding (their choice).... flower girls, ushers, "security" , guest book attendant, etc. He would re-arrange the classroom and have an aisle and rows of chairs and he even would bring in a mini-wedding cake! He used the blow-up Q & U from the Letter People collection. Wish my pictures of the event were digital.. I'd share them. Truly a memorable fun day for the kids (and the parents too!)

Our maintainers will tell you that it is harder to figure out what you can and can't do when you get to maintenance. It takes constant adjusting and exploring to figure out what will work for you. It is harder than it sounds. Just like losing the weight in the first place!

Give these calculators and try and see how the numbers work for you. You've been so successful. I know that you will be able to figure out this phase of your healthy life, too!

I'm glad you talked about this subject. As I keep hovering near maintenance, I often wonder HOW I will figure out my calories/points for WW. Especially since I am doing WW on my own and don't have a leader to talk to. Thanks for sharing some ideas/tips for this.

QOTD - I would head to Soarin. MK is my favorite park, but I love Soarin.

I have not introduced myself. This thread is so big and I feel lost. My name is Kristi. I am 39 (the big 4-0 will be in February). My DH is also losing weight along with me so that makes it easier. We have two boys (9 & 6) who keep me busy.

I have been on Weight Watchers now for 4 weeks and have lost 10.2 lbs. so far. I have been increasing my exercising which is the hardest part for me to keep up with.

Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself! I agree with your choices.... Soarin' is definitely my FAVORITE of all time.... but MK is my favorite park!

How are you feeling about WW? Obviously you're doing well with it!


Well... good Thursday morning all! Unfortunately it hasn't been the best morning for me. I got the dreaded "antibiotic" belly... won't go into details, but definitely not myself today. But I'm not going to change my Rx. I think it was probably that loading dose of 2 pills that really got me last night. Hopefully I can finish the remaining doses without incident.

And my TOM cravings hit without warning last night and rather than end the night OP, I ended up shoveling in a handful of peanuts at about 10pm... and I don't really even love peanuts! Guess I was craving salt. Only put me about 2-3 points over for the day..... not tragic, but frustrating this close to weigh-in day.

I'm going to get some laundry caught up and such before showering and heading to the middle school after lunch to coach robotics.

I was going to answer today's qotd, but I guess I forgot to multi-quote it.

QUESTION from me.... I need to bring a dessert to a family outing this weekend. I'd like to bring something that isn't exactly WW, but that I can still enjoy and that others might like. I've brought pineapple angel food cake to less than rave reviews (I was the only one who ate it! ). Fruit platter is almost always provided by DSIL, so I won't go that way.

If I can't come up with something, I might make an angelfood cake trifle with Cool Whip free and fresh fruit... but not sure if that would transport well for a 2.5 hour car trip. Any other ideas?


QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

First of all, I'd pick DL this time. I love WDW, but being right coasters, we head there out of "habit". I've only been to DL once and that was over 5 years ago! I'd head there, check into the Grand Californian (cause this was an all-expenses paid prize, right?? ) and head straight for California Screamin'! Then I would ride the original Soarin'. If my memory serves me, these are both at DCA. Then into DL for a slow, magical walk down Main Street with a moment to pause at the light in the Firehouse window.

Laundry is calling!.........................P

 

[my3princes]

QUESTION from me.... I need to bring a dessert to a family outing this weekend. I'd like to bring something that isn't exactly WW, but that I can still enjoy and that others might like. I've brought pineapple angel food cake to less than rave reviews (I was the only one who ate it! ). Fruit platter is almost always provided by DSIL, so I won't go that way.

My go to dessert is cupcakes. I use a white cake mix (any kind) add a can of diet orange soda (nothing else) mix and pour into cupcake wrappers and bake per instructions on box. They are so good an moist you don't even need frosting though you could frost some for the non dieters. No one will even suspect that they are diet and they are 3 pts each on Weight Watchers. Yummy

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning Everyone!

I did a 60 minute workout on the Wii/Balance Board this morning and will be doing W2D1 of the C25K sometime today. I also have to go to a wake. One of my friends from high school and college (she was a year behind me, but we both went on to the same college) lost one of her relatives. My BFF and I spent loads of time with her so we really felt we should go.

I have a few minutes and definitely want to reply. I am guessing that it’ll take at least 3 posts.

Have a great day everyone!

CC

I am packed. The pumpkin bars are made. And Mike will be home 2 hours early. His plane in Houston had equipment problems so they booked him on a plane that actually got back sooner.

Hope you have a great trip!

Sorry. I don’t know anything about hair loss. Well, I do, but it is because I actually have had, on multiple occasions, a bald spot, known as alopecia areata. I feel very lucky because it has always been treated by my dermatologist. Having had an episode in at least 5 years-knock on wood!

I could use a whole lot of pixie dust if anyone has any to spare. I got 3 solid leads on jobs tonight. 2 of which include person references from within the business. I am praying that one of these work out.

Sending

Yes, CC it is a chain sponsored by Herbalife. There are several in MA and I think several thousand throughout the US. Where do you live and I can find out if there's one near you.

I've been dozing the last hour. Caught the end of America's Got Talent. SHOCKED at the result!

So shocked too! I live in northern CT. I don’t like to post exactly where I live, but a good zip to use is one in Hartford, 06106. TIA!

TOM made his arrival today, just as predicted. Oh well, there went my loss for the week. Seems like if the Dis sinus infection bug isn't catching, TOM is like Santa and manages to visit lots of us at the same time! Have a great night everyone! And of course, TOM brought on the emotions, which I have been bravely fighting back all week. I need to keep them supressed for a bit longer, but I called mom and she was crying today over a card she had gotten in the mail. Kinda weird, it's like if people don't mention it, I consider them insensitive, but if they do, it can upset me. So which do I want? You guys have been wonderful, meant IRL people.

Taryn

1. Hokie football, even though they are NOT off to a good start!
2. Fall decorations - pumpkins, mums, etc.
3. Fall scented candles from Gold Canyon - caramel popcorn and mulled cider!
4. Sleeping w/ no AC and the windows open!
5. No whiny kids on the playground from the heat!
6. The "county fair", yes, totally Charlotte's Web stuff around here!
7. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple dumpling festival!
8. Soups in the crock pot!
9. Gorgeous colors - Even the leaves get dressed for VT football!
10. The smell of candy corn - hate the way it tastes, but love the scent!
11. My town - the fair, festivals, and high school football seems to bring my little small town together. I am NOT a country music fan, but I heard a song a few weeks ago called "That's where I come from" and it's totally my small town, USA. I always feel nostalgic in fall!
12. Knowing I'm a few steps closer to DVC HHI for NYE!
and the top this year?
DH BACK ON FIRST SHIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am trying to think of all the positives!

for Brad being back on 1st, soon at least!

I bet you made their day, and that's something to hold onto!

Thanks!

Now, stuff that's been on my mind... WATCH OUT!

1. Wanted to share 2 cute Sophie stories: 1. She told me the other day she could "speak Aloha" when she heard some families speaking spanish. I said "honey, spanish is Hola". "I know mommy, and goodbye is Adios. But I can speak Aloha, like Lilo." "Like Hawaii, honey?" "Yes ma'am. I went to Hawaii at Disney World." Can you tell we frequent Ohana? and #2. I thought of this with all the homework talk. "Mommy, I can't go to preschool tomorrow. I have to go to my room and study for my Aa test." Guess what they talked about Tuesday?

2. Like I said earlier, when I called mom, she was crying. She said "I have to tell you what made my day." She ran into a distant relative yesterday that told her she had gone home after my cousin's memorial a few weeks ago and told her daughter that my mom had the most gorgeous girl with her at the memorial, and wondered who it was. Her daughter told her it was me, and she couldn't believe it. Mom said she went on and on and on, and Mom said "If she didn't stop, my head was going to swell so big it popped". It's kinda weird, but I was happier that Mom was proud than of the compliments themselves.

3. Technical numbers question that my brain won't wrap around b/c... well... I just can't make it think. Since I am getting a bit closer to goal, I'm trying to determine caloric needs. I know you need a 3500 cal. deficit to lose a pound of fat. You start by somehow calculating just what your body burns by being alive, right? I think for me, it was like 2800 or something. I tried using an online calculator that figured in my activity level, but I want to know with NO activity, so I can figure in the calories burned.. Do you get what I am saying? HELP! I can't even get what I am saying!

Thanks!

Sophie is adorable! What a great compliment! And, I totally understand what your mom said. You see, my cousin was going on and on about how good I look on Tuesday night, wanting to know what I’m doing, etc. Well, a) I’ve gained weight since the last time she saw me and b) my mom was totally insulting, practically telling me to s*** up, while my cousin was commenting. I wanted to run away. I know this is about you and I apologize. I had to share. It’s been bothering me. As for 3, I found an interesting website a few days ago in my search to find the same answer. I will post it as soon as I can find it again.

2 miles on the elliptical completed. After I put DD2 on the bus I will mow the lawn. I'll head into the spa around noon to take care of my nails before my client comes at 2.

Off to the Wellness Center with DD1!

Have a great day!

Theres BMR (Basil Metabolic Rate) and RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate). These are used to calculate how many calories you burn in a day if you are totally resting. BMR is done in a dark room and under stringent conditions -- think analagous to measuring body fat in the pool thing. RMR is less stringent and less accurate but probably works for most folks -- think using the little machine at the gym to tell you body fat.

But BMR and RMR don't take into account the calories that you burn in activity. So there is an adjustment based on your activity level. It gives you a range. Here is a link that explains how these work and are calculated. http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_BMR.php I like this particular calculator because it gives you the BMR and RMR at the top, then ranges for each activity level. It is just based on your height and weight. Technically you should adjust for your body fat percentage, if you are leaner like you, then you burn more calories that someone like me who has a higher percentage of body fat.

Our maintainers will tell you that it is harder to figure out what you can and can't do when you get to maintenance. It takes constant adjusting and exploring to figure out what will work for you. It is harder than it sounds. Just like losing the weight in the first place!

Give these calculators and try and see how the numbers work for you. You've been so successful. I know that you will be able to figure out this phase of your healthy life, too!

Thanks for sharing that!

 

[keenercam]

Guess what?????!!!!!! Sarah made Honors Ensemble!!!!!!! I am so happy for her!

Jenn-- Congratulations to Sarah!!! What a wonderful opportunity!

Hi! I am interested in joining the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge. I know I am joining a bit late, but I will post my weight this Friday with the rest of the weigh-ins -
Michele

Welcome, Michele! Jump right in and post frequently. That is how we all get to know each other. Everyone here is so supportive and helpful.

ongratulations to all of the losers I can't believe that I was #10. I hope I can continue with that

I could use a whole lot of pixie dust if anyone has any to spare. I got 3 solid leads on jobs tonight. 2 of which include person references from within the business. I am praying that one of these work out.

Tomorrow I will deliver a couple of resumes before heading to school to sub at Noon.

Congratulations on being in the top 10!!! Sending you HUGE truckloads of pixie dust and lots of good wishes!!

This was probably like, Monday, or something, but I'm trying! How is your knee holding up???

Thanks for asking, Taryn. It gets very swollen and hurts a lot but it is functioning, which is the most important thing to me. It was rough going up and down the stairs at back to school night last night. I am told that going up stairs, crouching and kneeling will be the last things to come back. I am trying to be patient.


12. Knowing I'm a few steps closer to DVC HHI for NYE!

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You need to make that a NYE trip sometime so we can hang out. The girls were talking about the campfire, Shadow, their NYE parties, singing Mr. Moose, and the song where you put your mouse ears, cinderella slipper, etc. in last night. We fell in love, too! It's such a great place!

I am so happy for you that you'll be there for NYE. It would be so much fun to meet you there. We spent Christmas week there a couple of years ago and it was so much fun. It ended up being Howard and me and our friends at midnight, though, because they had such fun kids' activities going on that we let the kids do that. DS did an outing to the beach for activities there including football, etc. and DD did a teen night out to a movie and then a late night swim party. They had a total blast. We adults steamed shrimp and had meatball sandwiches and watched TV. Fun all around!

Taryn -- I also meant to say that I am so happy for you that your Mom is proud of your accomplishments.

I have not introduced myself. This thread is so big and I feel lost. My name is Kristi. I am 39 (the big 4-0 will be in February). My DH is also losing weight along with me so that makes it easier. We have two boys (9 & 6) who keep me busy.

I have been on Weight Watchers now for 4 weeks and have lost 10.2 lbs. so far. I have been increasing my exercising which is the hardest part for me to keep up with.

Welcome, Kristi!!! Great job already losing more than 10 pounds on WW!!!

QUESTION from me.... I need to bring a dessert to a family outing this weekend. I'd like to bring something that isn't exactly WW, but that I can still enjoy and that others might like. I've brought pineapple angel food cake to less than rave reviews (I was the only one who ate it! ). Fruit platter is almost always provided by DSIL, so I won't go that way.

If I can't come up with something, I might make an angelfood cake trifle with Cool Whip free and fresh fruit... but not sure if that would transport well for a 2.5 hour car trip. Any other ideas?


QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

First of all, I'd pick DL this time. I love WDW, but being right coasters, we head there out of "habit". I've only been to DL once and that was over 5 years ago! I'd head there, check into the Grand Californian (cause this was an all-expenses paid prize, right?? ) and head straight for California Screamin'! Then I would ride the original Soarin'. If my memory serves me, these are both at DCA. Then into DL for a slow, magical walk down Main Street with a moment to pause at the light in the Firehouse window.

Laundry is calling!.........................P

My go-to dessert this fall is going to be No Pudge brownies. They cost a bit more but they are chewy deliciousness and I will be able to have one.

BTW, Pam, are you SURE we aren't twins? Your response is exactly what I would have said, right down to the stop at the firehouse!! And I think walking down Main Street to stand in front of either of the castles is an attraction all in itself.

My go to dessert is cupcakes. I use a white cake mix (any kind) add a can of diet orange soda (nothing else) mix and pour into cupcake wrappers and bake per instructions on box. They are so good an moist you don't even need frosting though you could frost some for the non dieters. No one will even suspect that they are diet and they are 3 pts each on Weight Watchers. Yummy

This sounds delicious!! Haven't tried it yet with orange soda.


Hmmmm.... Forgot most of what I wanted to say. Oh, yeah, now I remember. I lost a stinkin' .8 pound this week, notwithstanding avoiding fair foods, staying within my daily points, using only .5 of my weekly points allowance AND earning 16 activity points. The advice at my meeting? "You aren't eating enough points." EEK!!! I'd BETTER see that "WHOOSH" (as my dear friend Julie calls it) next week.
Yes, Julie, I call for a scale bashing, though since the WW scale agrees mostly with my home scale, I'd end up in jail for destruction of property. But a girl can WISH, right? LOL!

Oh, and I did an oven stuffer roaster in the crockpot yesterday with just some salt and pepper and some water in the bottom of the crock. It was so moist and delicious! I am looking forward to some of the white meat for dinner tonight.

Sorry to all I missed. Looking forward to coaching starting tomorrow. CC has done such an amazing job this week, that she has set a GREAT example for me.

<--- Cam running off to come up with a list of good QOTDs.

 

[cclovesdis]

We would be doing Toy Story Mania. What's not to love about that ride

The scale showed me a 2 lb loss this morning. I'm hoping that it isn't a fluke. I will need to weigh in tomorrow since we'll be away this weekend. That means I only had 5 days to lose opposed to the normal 7. I'm a bit nervous, but I have been on plan and I have exercised more than I normally do. Not up to everyday, but still a improvement.

I love TSM!

Hope the scale is good to you tomorrow! Enjoy your trip!

Here is tomorrow's QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

I would ride Expedition Everest 3 times in a row! This is always our first ride at AK. I plan on doing that on Dec. 1 or the other day we visit AK on our trip! I also hope to ride Everest in the dark on our first day since we are going for PM EMH. Never been for PM EMH at AK.

I am not a coaster person, but I envy you for being about to tackle a mountain 3x in a row!

QOTD - I would head to Soarin. MK is my favorite park, but I love Soarin.

I have not introduced myself. This thread is so big and I feel lost. My name is Kristi. I am 39 (the big 4-0 will be in February). My DH is also losing weight along with me so that makes it easier. We have two boys (9 & 6) who keep me busy.

I have been on Weight Watchers now for 4 weeks and have lost 10.2 lbs. so far. I have been increasing my exercising which is the hardest part for me to keep up with.

Soarin’ just makes me so peaceful!

A lot of us have been increasing our exercise lately. You will find lots of great tips here. Ask away too!

If we are Disneyland the first, and last, ride is always Pirates of the Caribbean. At California Adventure it would be Toy Story Mania (no fastpass). At WDW it is going to depend on which park we are in -- for my fantasy trip I will go with Test Track at Epcot or Everest in AK.

Another coaster person! I think I’ll stick to “it’s a small world.” POC is great-I can handle that…for the most part.

And, uh, 5:15 AM, please tell me/us that you are leaving at noon or at least by 4.

I like your suggestions. I have lots of places I'd like to visit- Washington DC, grandcanyon, California, and we tend to go back to disney "until michael is a little older and will appreciate the other places more." I try to take a shorter trip during the year too. We've done NYC, and hope to see Niagara falls this year.

Thanks! I forgot about DC. We’ve been there twice. Each time was totally different too. The exhibits in some of the museums had changed and there were new ones to see too.

Have you ever been to Salem? My BFF thinks we should go around Halloween time.

Wednesday QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

1-I LOVE FALL!
2-Apple picking with the family that can go. It has been a tradition for years to go apple picking, then come home to homemade chili in the crockpot. In years past, the kids have brought friends from college to come with us. Biggest group was 25 of us!
3-Cooking comfort foods...stew, chicken soup, chili...I use my crockpot all the time!
4-My kids were all in marching band in high school and I miss the competitions. I can hear them practice at the school from my house, so I look forward to that again.

Well, I leave in 2 days for the Gulf of Mexico and am beyond excited!! Because I'll be away, I won't be able to send my WI until Sat or Sun when I get back. My goal while there is to walk the beach ALOT, swim in the pool ALOT and burn as many calories as possible. Also to make wise decisions with food, as that will be the hardest part.

I'm off to try to catch up a little more on the posts.

I have to say, I never expected so many of you to love fall as much as you do. I’m more with Pamela…what comes next never quite leaves my mind.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[cclovesdis]

Holey moley... it couldn't be any easier!! I use a pork loin roast (usually I can buy a HUGE one at the grocery store on sale for about $2/lb or less and I cut it into about 4 dinner-size roasts).... put it in the crockpot fat side up. Put about a half an inch of water in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with some seasonings if desired (sometimes I use sage... sometimes I skip it). Let it cook on low all day (at least 6 hours I would say). Remove it from the crock onto a plate/cutting board. Let it cool just a bit. Remove all visible fat (usually this cut has a slab of flat on one side that is easily removed, but not much other visible fat). Using two forks, shred the roast apart, removing visible fat if you see it. Dump the water from the crock. Put the shredded meat back into the still-warm crock and add your favorite bbq sauce (bottled or homemade). It seems to take a lot of sauce to do about a 2 pound roast (like almost an entire bottle!). Mix it up a bit, make sure it is warm, and serve it on rolls (we use Sandwich thins or light whole wheat hamburger rolls). Not exactly a "LIGHT" recipe, but so delicious!!! Worth the points in my book. FWIW, my family of 4 can get about 5-6 sandwiches from about a 2pound roast. Leftovers reheat really well.

Thanks! I had no idea how to shred it. You’re right. I couldn’t be easier.

QUESTION from me.... I need to bring a dessert to a family outing this weekend. I'd like to bring something that isn't exactly WW, but that I can still enjoy and that others might like. I've brought pineapple angel food cake to less than rave reviews (I was the only one who ate it! ). Fruit platter is almost always provided by DSIL, so I won't go that way.

If I can't come up with something, I might make an angelfood cake trifle with Cool Whip free and fresh fruit... but not sure if that would transport well for a 2.5 hour car trip. Any other ideas?

Deb, I second your motion for a diet soda cupcakes. We like to use a chocolate cake mix and add a can of diet ginger ale. Then, we often top with Cool Whip. I was told 2 points, but you may want to go with 3, like Deb said. We’ve also used a can of regular ginger ale. It only adds a few extra calories. 120/24 is only 5 calories and then you aren’t having the aspartame.

QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

First of all, I'd pick DL this time. I love WDW, but being right coasters, we head there out of "habit". I've only been to DL once and that was over 5 years ago! I'd head there, check into the Grand Californian (cause this was an all-expenses paid prize, right?? ) and head straight for California Screamin'! Then I would ride the original Soarin'. If my memory serves me, these are both at DCA. Then into DL for a slow, magical walk down Main Street with a moment to pause at the light in the Firehouse window.

Definitely all-expenses paid. I was going to say in the QOTD that DH is rewarding you, but I refrained.

My go to dessert is cupcakes. I use a white cake mix (any kind) add a can of diet orange soda (nothing else) mix and pour into cupcake wrappers and bake per instructions on box. They are so good an moist you don't even need frosting though you could frost some for the non dieters. No one will even suspect that they are diet and they are 3 pts each on Weight Watchers. Yummy

I’ve never thought of using orange soda. Good idea!

 

[goldcupmom]

2800 sounds very high for your resting metabolic rate...mine is around 1700. I checked the site Lisa listed and it's very close to what I get from my bodybugg.

BB shows mine runs 1600-1700 as well. 2800 must be taking into account lifestyle or activity I would think.

Wow, Dona, you are the queen, though Pamela is close behind with 4!! I'm in the one crockpot club, and sometimes it only comes out for chili on the fourth of july and meatballs on christmas eve. Though I have had more creative winters and done some pot roasts and stews.

I'm a one crockpot person, too, but now those big ugly white roasters...I have 2 big & 1 smaller & use them all the time instead of my oven.

Just a hug for you Julie. Hang in there.

Thanks! Hugs & prayers always appreciated! Plus, they contain no calories & you can never have too many!!

Only got in 2.49 yesterday, but 7.04 this morning. Needed the stress relief!

I could finally breathe & got over 6 hours sleep last night.

Life here is still crazy..but what is new? I"m hoping to hear soon about the next scoring project....I at least want a chance to qualify as I could really use the extra cash (even if it's only for 2 weeks) right before Christmas.

Off to give 2 dogs a bath & run to the store. More later.....

 

[cruisindisney]

Holy Cow! Being away from the boards for a day and half made that a marathon of reading. I've been busy with work and all the other things that life brings along.

Car update: Our mechanic believes it's fixed and all it needed was new spark plugs and wires. Fingers crossed that is all it was, so far so good.

I am on W2D3 of c25k tonight. Next week scares me, but I'm sure I'll survive.

I've been working out everyday and eating well, but I seem stuck. I may need to re-evaluate my calorie intake. Maybe I need to move up a little. Gotta dig out that equation the people from the biggest loser gave me. It was fun to meet two people who were actually on the show and know what it's like.

Congrats to the top 10! Now I have a new goal, make the top 10!

 

[goldcupmom]

Oops! Forgot the QOTD - I have no clue what I would do! Probably take DD18 & just sit somwhere taking it all in. She has NO memory of ever going to WDW(she was 6) and summer 2009 when we spent 1 night at FtW with DNiece's in their motorhomes, she & I rode the monorail around. She saw the castle & burst into tears because she couldn't remember it. Then she saw spaceship earth & wondered what it was.....not easy to forget the giant golf ball!

 

[Connie96]

Would switching to the maintainer's team help? IDK for sure, but it sounds like you would be happy if you lost inches/fat, but not necessarily weight? I apologize if I am way off base or out of place.

Thanks, CC. No, I definitely still wanna be a loser. I'm just trying to learn how to lose without obsessing over the scale and inadvertently "dieting" myself into a binge. After losing 12 pounds during the Summer challenge, I had a 6 pound bounce in two weeks. What I was doing is not what I want to continue doing. It may take some time to find a sustainable approach, but I'm getting there.

I'm all caught up!!!

Thanks, Taryn! Now I'm all caught up too, thanks to your awesome Cliff's Notes.


This morning, I was presented with my lapel pin and a $50 Visa gift card for 15 years of service at my job. I do believe I'm going shopping for running gear. (And, I avoided the snacks in that same meeting, so for that too. )

 

[keenercam]

Congratulations, Connie!! What a nice recognition!!!

 

[Zoesmama03]

I'm reading Jillian Michael's Master Your Metabolism book. Interesting read, and parts of it are quite scary. I've already been working on cutting out most processed packaged foods for a cleaner diet. I cut out canned vegetables(etc) other than beans and tomatoes or the occasional can of baked beans almost 2 years ago. I still use a lot of frozen veggies because I spoil a lot of fresh stuff trying to buy for a week at a time. I'd like to see if I can get my hormone balance in check.

AOTD: Maybe I'd run with Zoe to Barnstormer. I was afraid to ride with her when she was 2 because I was scared I'd be embarrassed by not fitting. I probably would have been fine but didn't want to go for that absurd fear. That or my usual first is Splash Mountain. It seems to be the closest of my favorites. Plus for some reason we always end up going that way first.

Connie,
WOOHOO! Always nice to be appreciated like that. I got $50 award at Sears once for service and highest sales. It was a nice feeling. Congrats.

Susan,
It sure does. I'm trying to catch up with everyone. I need to spend some time today reading through the last 10 pages or so. I feel like I just pop in say hi and I wanna benefit the motivation I know I can receive from reading everyone's contributions.

CC,
I've had the vertigo issues. I wondered about Meineres but I have otherwise had a normal hearing(perfect says the ENT). The ENT I was seeing for months after my first vertigo attack said it was just benign positional vertigo, actually is exact words were his best guess would be I was experiencing it. He prescribed over the counter meclizine and it helped when I was having the spells but only because it caused me to sleep almost all day. I'd have 8-10 days of it at once so definitely know where you are at. I also get a lot of ear infections which bring it on sometimes. I can feel when I start to get the teeny bit of vertigo but thank God I haven't had week long spells in years. I take nothing but I did find years ago that the best prevention was Claritin. It keeps the fluid down. I don't take it everyday but when I feel fluid building up. I also struggle with seasonal allergies so certain times of year I do strive to take it daily, its easier to afford in my unemployment now that I got a Dr. to finally prescribe it. Dr's always think I'm hypochondriac when I come in saying I have an ear infection or fluid then they look and say "yes you do". Once a young new Dr said you can't have one that is for children and tried to say it was just wax build up and asked if I wanted them to clean it out. He sent in the assistant who cleared it out he came back and said "you little (s word rhyming with it) you do have an ear infection" that weasel charged me for that darn useless ear lavage and I was paying cash. I know my ears well after all of this. Hope you find long term relief.

Dreamer24,
I've always loved my veggies. One thing that helped was growing our own as kids in our family garden. My mom had gardens whenever possible, we moved a lot and didn't always have good growing areas. Home grown tastes way better. Try organics sometimes they taste better. Also read up and study on determining ripeness. It all helps the taste. Hard to explain since I've always liked most any vegetable(other than celery) but you do start to crave them. Especially as you eat less processed packaged foods. I like to drink V8 Fusion its veggie and fruit servings in a glass. The have different blend(Flavors) and its a good way to fill in if you have a rough day of eating them whole(cooked or raw). Sometimes its hard to break the emotional connection to foods you were forced to eat as a child but didn't like.

 

[brinalyn530]

Thanks CC for being our coach this week! I am always impressed by how you seem to reply to everyone each day!

I would love some new crockpot recipes – I am hesitant to make a lot of the ones in the cookbook I have because I am unsure of how they’ll turn out, especially since DS is so picky. If I could get some that were “pre-approved” so to speak by my BL friends, I would be much more willing to try them.

Julie – I completely agree with Pamela – sit those kids down pronto! You do so much for them, the very least they can do is offer you some support and encouragement! If your DH doesn't want to hear it, that's his issue - but you deserve to hear it if you want/need to.

ireland_nicole – That’s amazing! Keep up the awesome work !

Jennz – Congrats to your DD !

Thursday QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?
Probably Toy Story Mania (over and over!) - DS and I thoroughly enjoyed that one in May!

Is the Wellness Center a chain? I WISH I had something like that around me.

Tracey – I was just going to ask the same thing! I'll have to look it up.
CC – Great minds think alike!

Rose – Have a great trip! I’m sorry I can’t help with your particular hair loss question, but if it makes you feel any better, I’ve always had that problem with the bathroom floor – my doctors have said as long as I don’t get any bald spots, it’s fine ? Also, I noticed as I modified my diet and added in exercise, I have those little annoying hairs starting to grow in too, I try to tell myself that’s a good thing, but they do drive me nuts sometimes.

Connie – You’re too funny! And I think it’s really important to find the right path to follow – good job on looking for those “forever changes” !

My3Princes – Sending lots of PD for your job search !

ITA, but I can go almost a week, even in summer. Crazy how that happens. My DD, on the other hand, inherited her Daddy's wooly mammothness. She was really self conscious about it once some of her friends started shaving, and took it upon herself to just do it one night this summer. I told her she'd started something bad, but I understand. She is usually covered in bandaid, too!

1. Wanted to share 2 cute Sophie stories: 1. She told me the other day she could "speak Aloha" when she heard some families speaking spanish. I said "honey, spanish is Hola". "I know mommy, and goodbye is Adios. But I can speak Aloha, like Lilo." "Like Hawaii, honey?" "Yes ma'am. I went to Hawaii at Disney World." Can you tell we frequent Ohana? and #2. I thought of this with all the homework talk. "Mommy, I can't go to preschool tomorrow. I have to go to my room and study for my Aa test." Guess what they talked about Tuesday?

2. Like I said earlier, when I called mom, she was crying. She said "I have to tell you what made my day." She ran into a distant relative yesterday that told her she had gone home after my cousin's memorial a few weeks ago and told her daughter that my mom had the most gorgeous girl with her at the memorial, and wondered who it was. Her daughter told her it was me, and she couldn't believe it. Mom said she went on and on and on, and Mom said "If she didn't stop, my head was going to swell so big it popped". It's kinda weird, but I was happier that Mom was proud than of the compliments themselves.

3. Technical numbers question that my brain won't wrap around b/c... well... I just can't make it think. Since I am getting a bit closer to goal, I'm trying to determine caloric needs. I know you need a 3500 cal. deficit to lose a pound of fat. You start by somehow calculating just what your body burns by being alive, right? I think for me, it was like 2800 or something. I tried using an online calculator that figured in my activity level, but I want to know with NO activity, so I can figure in the calories burned.. Do you get what I am saying? HELP! I can't even get what I am saying!

Taryn

Taryn, my mom shaves so infrequently she couldn’t even show me how to do it properly when I was younger! For AK’s sake, since I’ve been in her shoes, please take some time to show her/help her shave the right way if you haven’t already! It will save her scars and razor burn (hopefully) and teasing from boys when she misses a spot 'cause she can’t see it! Also, a plain hair conditioner (inexpensive like Suave – but not heavily scented) works great as a shave cream, especially for uncoordinated shavers since it coats the skin a little heavier so it will hopefully save you guys some band aids, plus it’s cheaper than shave cream!

Sophie sounds super adorable! I wish I had been in a better place when DS was that age so I could have enjoyed him more.

That is so awesome that you are getting so many compliments and that your mom is so proud of you! You are a great inspiration for all of us!

I’m following you and I remember reading this somewhere – I think you are looking for your BMR (basal metabolic rate). Oh, it looks like Lisa said it way better than I could, thanks Lisa!

DisneyObsession – Have a great trip!

Pamela – Thank you so much for the pulled pork “recipe”! My family never cooked like that growing up, so I really hadn’t the first idea where to start! If I can convince DS that it’s just chopped up pork chops I think even he'll eat that!

Susan – How exciting to meet real life BL contestants! If you don’t mind sharing, who did you meet?

Connie – Wow, 15 years, that’s impressive in this day and age! Congrats!

Might check in again in a bit, need to figure out lunch since I overslept this morning and didn't get to pack my lunch . Luckily there's a place I can walk to that has awesome salads, I'm thinking that's where I'll end up.

Have a great rest of the day!

Bree

 

[MacG]

I'm just back from the gym...BodyPump class and then 25min on some cardio machine that simulates cross country skiing. Now I'm trying to catch up with all of the posts. I just love reading the posts each day.....celebrations, thoughts, ideas.....it's all good. Even hearing about some of the not so successful days(we all have them) is good.

Here is tomorrow's QOTD: In honor of reaching your goal weight and/or maintaining your weight for 6 weeks or more, you have been rewarded with a trip to WDW or DLR. Which ride/attraction would you do first?

WOW I would ask to go to DL as I feel overwhelmed when I go to WDW. All of the rides people selected in previous posts reminded me how many of Disney rides I really like. My first though was the Dumbo Ride. Then when I saw the post for Toy Story Mania , I though I love that one too. AND then I saw Soarin and the Pirates of the Caribbean. It's so hard to select just one....Then I remembered how much I love the The Enchanted Tiki Room at DL. Okay enough.....I would go to Soarin over California first.

Have a magical day everyone!!!

Kim

 

[keenercam]

I am feeling pretty down about how things went at WW this morning. I've decided to be extra conscientious about 1 thing at a time. The past three weeks I have journaled religiously. This week I am going to get in my healthy oils every single day. I will just think of myself as having 3 less points than I really do and will journal 2 tsp olive oil for every single day and get it in somehow, whether it is mixing it into my green beans, adding it to my salad, or maybe some way in cooking (maybe one day I'll cook a grilled cheese sandwich with light bread and cheese but use olive oil to crisp it up). Let's see if that makes a difference along with everything else that I know I'm already doing right. Hopefully that will jump-start my losses again.

 

[Michele1377]

Thanks for the welcome CC, I look forward to getting to know all of you

 

[cclovesdis]

Taryn and everyone else in the same boat: Would someone please explain to me how a bunch of women who, wome some exceptions, only know each other through the Internet have TOM at the same time. I will probably start mine tomorrow. I know, because I, well, you know. And, for some reason, I think hitting the treadmill for W2D1 of the C25K will help.

I'll be heading to the gym soon. I have to do a few things around the house first.

My go-to dessert this fall is going to be No Pudge brownies. They cost a bit more but they are chewy deliciousness and I will be able to have one.

Hmmmm.... Forgot most of what I wanted to say. Oh, yeah, now I remember. I lost a stinkin' .8 pound this week, notwithstanding avoiding fair foods, staying within my daily points, using only .5 of my weekly points allowance AND earning 16 activity points. The advice at my meeting? "You aren't eating enough points." EEK!!! I'd BETTER see that "WHOOSH" (as my dear friend Julie calls it) next week.
Yes, Julie, I call for a scale bashing, though since the WW scale agrees mostly with my home scale, I'd end up in jail for destruction of property. But a girl can WISH, right? LOL!

Sorry to all I missed. Looking forward to coaching starting tomorrow. CC has done such an amazing job this week, that she has set a GREAT example for me.

<--- Cam running off to come up with a list of good QOTDs.

Yummm. No Pudge. Very good idea!

Sending for a "WHOOSH" next week. I gained a week I had barely touched my weeklies and was given the same advice. So, I followed their advice and next week...I won't go there. I will say that I have been trying to track on Sparkpeople this week as well and am finding what is considered 1, 2, 3, etc. points quite fascinating.

You will be an awesome coach! Thank you for the compliment. I love coaching and I hope that you will too! And, as Lisah says, the scale tends to be in our favor at the end of our coaching week. If today's peek is any indication, she's definitely right. Hoping the same for you!

Only got in 2.49 yesterday, but 7.04 this morning. Needed the stress relief!

I could finally breathe & got over 6 hours sleep last night.

I've been working out everyday and eating well, but I seem stuck. I may need to re-evaluate my calorie intake. Maybe I need to move up a little. Gotta dig out that equation the people from the biggest loser gave me. It was fun to meet two people who were actually on the show and know what it's like.

Congrats to the top 10! Now I have a new goal, make the top 10!

I can't believe you met some of the people from BL, the TV show.

Making the top 10 is also more common when we say it'll happen!

Oops! Forgot the QOTD - I have no clue what I would do! Probably take DD18 & just sit somwhere taking it all in.

I don't thank anyone can ever get enough of that!

This morning, I was presented with my lapel pin and a $50 Visa gift card for 15 years of service at my job. I do believe I'm going shopping for running gear. (And, I avoided the snacks in that same meeting, so for that too. )

Congrats!

Glad you posted. I was getting worried about you. Julie, you too. to both of you.

I'm reading Jillian Michael's Master Your Metabolism book. Interesting read, and parts of it are quite scary.

I always say that I'm going to read that book until I remember how people say it's scary. I get her e-mails. That's probably enough for me as of now.

Have a great evening everyone! I probably won't check back until I get home from the wake. Maybe that's why my stomach is doing it's roundoff, double-back handspring routine.