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

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am so sorry you were feeling sad and overwhelmed last night. Do you feel better this morning? I hope your mind didn't race all night, thinking about all the stresses and about all that needs to be accomplished. I think we all go through this to some extent and some of us go through it very cyclically. There are literally times of the month where everything seems HUGE. The fact is that there are so many things in our lives we cannot control. And then there are things we can take charge of. I find that if I think of ONE thing to accomplish each day, and then just squeeze that in somewhere, at the end of the day I can feel some satisfaction for at least having gotten one thing taken care of. Today's thing for me is the huge pile of paper, bills, magazines, catalogs, school papers that have piled up on the dining room table. I am going to listen to fun music (probably some songs from "Glee") while I am working on that pile tonight.

Thank you cam. I do feel a bit better today. I am really going to use tonight as a catch up. Dishes, Laundry, and really just spending some quality time with the kids. Your advice and kind words mean so much. Thank you.

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)?

Initially my motivation has come because I decided to do the princess half. It is still what is motivating me to keep going. I am now also motivated because I have seen how far I have come. I am half way to my goal with about 5 months to my goal date. I have realized that even if I dont hit my goal by my date I can honestly say I am doing my best. I am a little nervous about falling apart after my race comes and goes. I am planning on signing up for another half in may (locally) and then maybe again in the fall. I think doing longer runs will keep me going.

Five years later
There's a plumber
Working on the water heater
Dogs barking, phones ringing
One kids crying, one kids screaming
She keeps apologizing
He says "They don't bother me.
I've got two babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
It's hard to believe..."

But
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
You're going to miss this
Yeah you're going to miss this

It is hard to believe that these days will pass, and we will survive and even enjoy so much of them when we're so overwhelmed. I hope we will all look back on these days with smiles in our hearts, and the stress we are feeling will fade away and be barely a memory. Hang in there, girlfriends!!

Kathy you honestly had me sobbing at my desk reading this. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for reminding me to live in the moment.

I can not tell you all how much it means to have you all here as a support. I am so lucky to have found these boards. I think it was god's way of finally answering my prayers for help.

 

[flipflopmom]

Thanks to everyone. Kathy, I am bawling, and going to find my child in this building and hug her, I don't care what her friends think!

 

[dvccruiser76]

We're going to the Big E next Saturday

Thanks for the Birthday wishes
I'm posting from my Droid. Not easy. I can read along though

QUOTD: It used to be the French Toast loaf at Main Street Bakery but I think they stopped serving it. Our favorite meals tend to be when we grab something and eat outside - either at the Poly or the Boardwalk or AKL. Makes me want to go back to WDW - our next trip isn't until spring break and at that point, it'll be one year. That has to be our longest stretch in probably ten years. We're headed to DC for Christmas this year - never been.

Mmmmm I just have to reply to this. I have never had the french toast loaf, but I did see pictures and read reviews and got the recipe on line and have made it 3 times now. It is soooooo darn tasty

 

[goldcupmom]

I am feeling kind of sad and depressed tonight. Not sure why. Maybe just the stress of the day. Some days I get so overwhelmed with everything.....amount of stuff I need to do at work, getting ryan all he needs for kindergarten..homework, fundraising, etc., finances are a little hairy right now and that has me stressing. Dh is having issues at his job....basically overworked and the president of the company is a complete idiot. Everyone in the company are complaining about how they cant take working there anymore. He comes home at night drained and miserable. I think it just all has taken a toll on me today.

Hopefully after a good night sleep I will be back to my cheery feeling self in the morning.

Thanks for listening.

Anytime at all! I totally get where you are coming from! And sleep usually helps at least a bit! Hope it helped you!

I was going to post my own feeling sort of down post tonight. I think many of us are a bit overwhelmed at the start of the school year. It seems like so much is going on for everyone with jobs and families and just life. I hope that things settle down for all of us.

I have come to a really important realization tonight that I have to learn to deal with. I have been WAY off track with my eating and exercise since the mud run. I then had to look back at my race before that and realized it took me 3 weeks after my half marathon to get back into the swing of things. Then I looked and realized that my race before that caused me to get off track as well. It seems that I work so hard and focus so hard on a race and then do the race and then have several weeks of being off track. I will accept that in some ways I deserve a bit of a break but I need to learn how to not take so much of a break. I need to learn how to make a plan for how to deal with the after part when I have races. I would love to hear from the rest of you who do races if you have this problem at all.

So for tonight, feeling a bit out of control again. Feel like I have a major gut problem happening. Know I need to get back at it. Just not focusing. Going to go to bed and hope that when I get up tomorrow I can get back on track - since I know I have another race in 5 weeks it will have to happen soon.

Night everyone!
Jen

Hang in there, Jen! I think pretty much everyone who focuses that hard on anything ends up after the fact needing to regroup again to get focused on something else. I know I sure do! Hope today is a better one for you!

Rose - I agree with the others - both pictures are good, BUT I know what you mean about wanting to hide/hide from old pictures, too! I want to forget that I ever was where I started. When I was there, I wanted to forget that I was there. I look back now and I see that, yes, I was bigger, but there were still good things about me then, and over the past few weeks, I've been realizing that while many people when they are overweight feel that there is a thin person hiding inside, waiting to emerge, I definitely feel that inside my now much smaller body, that overweight, unhappy Corinna is ready to come right back out if I just give her the chance. And that's a little worrisome. I don't know if you have some of those same thoughts, but I thought I'd put it out there because it seems like we have had similar feelings about our old pictures.

The other is from This Runner's World Article:

I'm trying to embrace this one, but I'm also trying to remember that even if my body doesn't do things as efficiently or elegantly as others' bodies do, the fact that it can do them at all is still a bit of a miracle.

I totally concur with the opinions expressed about Rose. Rose, you look PHENOMENAL!! Happy, healthy and to make it even better, thin! But your last year's picture wasn't half bad! You've done a great job!

Love the quote. It's really hard for many people to believe that we 'heavier' people can actually be very fit and athletic, just bigger!

Okay, I am processing here. First, I am in the boat with Jen and Corinna. I have been fluctuating with the same 4 pounds for a month or more, and it's depressing. I was up 3 pounds for last week's weigh in! There, I said it. So I'm back to 14 pounds to goal now. I'm not really sure how I feel about it.

It's like, I am still eating mostly okay, but not entering it in to see exactly where I fall. Yes, I know I need to do that. I am not running. I NEED to, for my mentality, but yesterday was the only chance I had this week, and my stomach was not up for the challenge. Hoping for tomorrow and Saturday, but on top of the tummy mess, I have had a killer sinus headache for about 15 hours, my head is full, and I have a cough. I don't run well with a headache, it's just hard to get past. I can ignore a lot when I run, but headaches aren't one of those things. Hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow.

I'm sick of my house being a wreck. I'm sick of being short tempered. I'm sick of worrying about money. I'm sick of being hit for $150-200 everytime I turn around for something, (gymnastics fundraiser, school field trip, glasses, tires,ADHD meds, DOG! and accessories) and yet Sophie needs shoes and I need clothes. I'm sick of trying to corral Sophie for 3 hours at gymnastics. I'm sick of trying to figure out what's for dinner with our crazy schedules. I'm sick of DH's boss making him miserable, and cutting his overtime! I'm sick of feeling sad. I'm sick of trying to work on homework for grad school. I'm sick of feeling jealous when I read BL and everyone is getting in serious workout time, seeing results. I'm sick of feeling like a whiner. And yet, I'm not totally sure what to do about any of it. It feels so out of my control. I hate not being in control. I know I have to step up and take it back.

I know I have a lot going on. I know that I can't do it all. But I feel like I am doing nothing. I know once DH goes back on 1st, it will get a bit easier. Not sure if I can make it until then.....

Have a good day everyone. I am forcing myself to stay caught up and post, b/c my honest to goodness desire is to throw in the towel!
Taryn

Taryn! Vent all you need. It's very therapeutic! And your life is very full! I know first hand about the gymnastics stuff - DS21 was in it for 11 years & the last 3 was an elite, so our costs were about 10K/year plus travel & normal monthly fees. It was always something and very stressful financially.

Take care of you and just keep plugging away. My house is still a wreck, but I finally decided that 100 yrs from now, it won't matter if I had a clean house, but that I did things for and with my kids and their friends just might have an impact. There are times, tho, when it REALLY gets to me! Wish I could help!!

I couldnt of said it better myself. I totally am in the same boat minus dh being on 2nd shift and no kids in gymnastics. I am just sick of it too. I often think about what life would be like if I had just stayed single. Then I feel horribly guilty for even thinking such a thing. I love my dh and kids and would never change anything but sometimes life just gets to be too much. I need another vacation but have no money to take one. So I guess we just have to push forward and somehow figure out a plan to take control. I get there some days and other days I just want to give up. It really is scary how much we are alike. Hang in there. Things will get better.

Wow! I could have posted that! Count me as another clone!

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

I keep setting little goals for vacations, etc, all along the way, but I really started this journey (more like an ultra-marathon) 1/27/2003 at WW. At present my very real goal is to be at WW goal by that date in 2011. I just can't justify keeping paying WW every month, but I really want to reach lifetime.

And, tho there is no date & likely not for at least 2 years, my only DD got engaged over the summer and I WILL NOT be fat in her wedding pictures. After the family pics at my dad's funeral, I have nightmares about it already. I may be old & wrinkled, but I WILL BE THIN!! They both just started college & are very realistic that they won't have a wedding until they know they can afford to live. He lived in a car for 2 yrs with his mom & sister after his mom divorced & then they lived in a room with a sofa bed and a cooler for another year, so he knows a bit about tough life & doesn't want it again. The only thing we know for sure is that she wants either a destination wedding or on a cruise ship. (Probably a cruise ship so at least his parents can come & then leave - they could afford either, but wouldn't.)

I can not tell you all how much it means to have you all here as a support. I am so lucky to have found these boards. I think it was god's way of finally answering my prayers for help.

I feel the same way! WISH friends are a true BLESSING!!

Off to get more done. More later!

 

[Cupcaker]

Im right there with many of you with all the stresses, too many things to do, have no time for anything, blues. Its at times like these where I just have to take it hour by hour, day by day. After I posted last night, I called my mom for our daily phone call. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry. My grandma, who has been living with us since I was 6, was told she would be needing dialysis sometime in the future. Shes 84 and I know this will definitely drain her physically and mentally. Shes not as strong as she was before. I just dont want to see her get weaker. Ok now Im definitely crying. And the selfish part of me is thinking that Im running out of time. I want her to see me get married and have kids. I know shes a fighter and I hope she doesnt give up and we can prolong her health a bit more so that she doesnt go on dialysis for a while. But what makes it even worse is that Im sooo busy and I hardly have time to go visit her as much as I would like. Times like these I wished I lived closer to my family instead of 30 miles away, which can be like an hour in L.A. traffic. Thanks for letting me vent. I guess Im going through phases. Last night I was angry, today Im sad. I forget what the next phases are.

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

Theres no event I have as a goal date. I just make goals/challenges to myself. For instance I wanted to lose 35 lbs by the end of summer. I would really like to make it to 128 lbs by the end of October. 10 more pounds to go! My motivation is meeting my goal. Being a part of this group also helps motivate me. I dont really reward myself. I havent really bought new clothes (just used old clothes I saved) or have done anything special. Just looking in the mirror and seeing my new body is a reward in itself. But I will definitely need new clothes for when I reach my goal because I dont have any saved clothes that are that small

Hope everyone has a great day today

jeanette

 

[cruisindisney]

The event I want to loose for is our Disney Cruise in March 2011.

Today is my echo cardiogram and I'm getting a little nervous. Not about the test itself, but the results. I wasn't really worried until today. With family members with murmurs, odds are it's genetic and nothing to worry about. I think the news that my friend's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer made me a little more apprehensive.

Getting frustrated with my plateau. I know that I just need to keep up the good work and the weight will again begin to go down, but I'm not known for my patience. OK, enough whining. I'm off to eat my lunch - salad.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

I am motivated because of my upcoming conference trip to Tampa at the beginning of November, WDW Half, and Princess! Unfortunately, I am used to not meeting my goals. My philosophy is to run at it as hard as I can, and accept that I am much closer than I would have been if I hadn't tried. My solution for staying on track is to plan another race or vacation. I do have rewards of clothing, shoes, etc. planned, and I haven't really thought of an ultimate reward because I want to be close enough that it's meaningful.

I got up this morning and ran 4M, and I'm so glad I did! I was also able to do an hour of office laps, so getting all the movement I can in today. I'm sticking to my eating plan very well. Moving my salad up last night worked perfectly -- I already have today's ready to go when I get home.

TTFN!

Maria

 

[goldcupmom]

Im right there with many of you with all the stresses, too many things to do, have no time for anything, blues. Its at times like these where I just have to take it hour by hour, day by day. After I posted last night, I called my mom for our daily phone call. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry. My grandma, who has been living with us since I was 6, was told she would be needing dialysis sometime in the future. Shes 84 and I know this will definitely drain her physically and mentally. Shes not as strong as she was before. I just dont want to see her get weaker. Ok now Im definitely crying. And the selfish part of me is thinking that Im running out of time. I want her to see me get married and have kids. I know shes a fighter and I hope she doesnt give up and we can prolong her health a bit more so that she doesnt go on dialysis for a while. But what makes it even worse is that Im sooo busy and I hardly have time to go visit her as much as I would like. Times like these I wished I lived closer to my family instead of 30 miles away, which can be like an hour in L.A. traffic. Thanks for letting me vent. I guess Im going through phases. Last night I was angry, today Im sad. I forget what the next phases are.



Theres no event I have as a goal date. I just make goals/challenges to myself. For instance I wanted to lose 35 lbs by the end of summer. I would really like to make it to 128 lbs by the end of October. 10 more pounds to go! My motivation is meeting my goal. Being a part of this group also helps motivate me. I dont really reward myself. I havent really bought new clothes (just used old clothes I saved) or have done anything special. Just looking in the mirror and seeing my new body is a reward in itself. But I will definitely need new clothes for when I reach my goal because I dont have any saved clothes that are that small

Hope everyone has a great day today

jeanette

Sorry to hear about your Grandma & I understand about wishing you were closer. It's very hard! Been there, done that! I'll be praying things go ok for her & for you. It's ok to be sad and angry, it's a hard part of life!

for being at the last 10 to goal! AWESOME accomplishment!

The event I want to loose for is our Disney Cruise in March 2011.

Today is my echo cardiogram and I'm getting a little nervous. Not about the test itself, but the results. I wasn't really worried until today. With family members with murmurs, odds are it's genetic and nothing to worry about. I think the news that my friend's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer made me a little more apprehensive.

Prayers said for good results from the echo. Likely nothing, but I sure know how you feel! Scary stuff!

 

[corinnak]

Well, earlier this week, it occurred to me that in about 9 months, we will be leaving for our 2 week European adventure (including a 10 night DCL Mediterranean cruise). I started thinking about how much I've despaired of recent pictures of myself and that I really want to be happy with the pictures from this "trip of a lifetime." I've thought about putting a "___ pounds to lose before our trip in ___" days in front of me at work and at home and decided that I can't do that. I have to be losing the weight because it's the right thing to do, not because of the trip on the horizon.

Oh, you will have so much fun. I think you're smart not to pin it all on a deadline - you're doing the work - the results will be amazing by next summer,

QOTD - I don't have an event and honestly, I'm struggling with motivation. Seeing myself in the mirror, the numbers on the scale, the way my clothes fit SHOULD be enough. Those things make me feel horrible about myself yet I feel myself eating like crap (I'll just have this and that be better later today....) and being too tired to go to the gym. NO I need to start being better NOW. It's so hard and I amazed by everyone of you on here.

I'm so sorry about your injury. It is so hard to get back into a good groove when you get derailed in your plans by an injury.

Motivatino is so tough and it can so easily turn into a downward spiral, as it's hard to make choices to be good to ourselves when we feel so BAD about ourselves. I try to remember "I can't hate myself to awesome." It's a downward spiral of feeling horrible, eating badly, feeling worn down and sedentary, and it doesn't even get you where you want to be. Don't focus on where you are now - focus on how you want to be, how you've been in the past when you've felt good and take a step in that direction. You are worth it.

Love it! How do you both run with that stuff on your waist? IT would drive me absolutely insane!!!!

You know, I think at this point, it's just what I'm used to. There was one time when I was just starting to run that I was out on a hot day with no water and the drinking fountain on the route was not working. I swore that day that I'd never be thirsty on a run again.

Okay, I am processing here. First, I am in the boat with Jen and Corinna. I have been fluctuating with the same 4 pounds for a month or more, and it's depressing. I was up 3 pounds for last week's weigh in! There, I said it. So I'm back to 14 pounds to goal now. I'm not really sure how I feel about it.

It's like, I am still eating mostly okay, but not entering it in to see exactly where I fall. Yes, I know I need to do that. I am not running. I NEED to, for my mentality, but yesterday was the only chance I had this week, and my stomach was not up for the challenge. Hoping for tomorrow and Saturday, but on top of the tummy mess, I have had a killer sinus headache for about 15 hours, my head is full, and I have a cough. I don't run well with a headache, it's just hard to get past. I can ignore a lot when I run, but headaches aren't one of those things. Hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow.

You DO have a lot going on right now and sometimes that stuff is going to take center stage for a while. Hang in there. I am in the same place of eating mostly OK, but not tracking well. It makes such a huge difference for me because I just don't keep track in my head very well at all. I think running with stomach problems AND a headache would probably not be a good idea. Running with a headache is not good. I'm hoping you feel better soon!

Corinna - Your blog posts are so insightful and helpful! Thank you for sharing. I have a feeling your WW blog is one that would truly inspire me. It seems we have a lot of the same thoughts but mine are not as evolved as yours. Would you be willing to share your WW name? or PM it to me? I'd really like to read your blog there.
What a great picture from the DL Half! You and Stephanie look great!

Cam, that is SO nice of you to say. I am as sporadic on the WW site as I am over here, but I do enjoy many of the blogs over there. My WW user name is Corinnak4 and I'd be glad to be friends over there as well!

QOTD: I mention this one a lot but there is a big family wedding in two short weeks. We both have small families and this is the first big event (other than funerals - which we've had plenty of) in many, many years. My husband is in the wedding (singing rather than preaching funerals which is such a nice change) and it's a huge affair - formal the whole way. I knew back in May that I would refuse to be in pictures and I just said enough. I still don't like the way I look - even at 46 pounds gone - but I am happy to have lost the weight.

So that's it. The next motivation is our DC trip followed by spring break at WDW. I'm so looking forward to being able to really enjoy Epcot - before the walking was almost too much.

MB

Wowie Wow - 46 pounds since May??? That is an amazing amount to lose in that amount of time! I hope you feel more comfortable being in pictures now - it's a tremendous accomplishment.

I'll do a few QOTD's as well....I really need to get better about doing these they day of.

9/17 Friday QOTD:What are 5 "go-to" foods that help you stay on track?

1. Baby Carrots
2. Southwestern Eggbeaters
3. Soup
4. Hot Tea
5. Frozen Broccoli

9/18 Saturday QOTD: Taking the letters of your name (first name, nickname or screen name), list the letters and next to each, state something positive about yourself

This one reminded me of The Office, so mine is a tribute:

http://images.tabulas.com/2/m/541212430_073f891623.jpg

C - Creative
O - Outstanding
R - Runner
I - Intense
N - Nutty
N - Nice Runner
A - Agile Runner
K - Kind

Actually, I'm not all that agile a runner.

9/19 Sunday QOTD: Did you have an "AH HAH" moment that started you on this journey? If so, what was it?

I've had many ah-ha moments, many starts on this journey, but the one I'm thinking of today happened about a year and a half ago. There was nothing special going on, no memorable event, but I remember being in my kitchen and coming to the realization that I could not do it on my own. I had tried over and over to lose weight, eat better, work out, etc. But that on my own, I was feeling powerless over food and that "trying to eat better" and "trying to eat less" and "Running so I could eat whatever" did not work for me at all. I knew from past experience that when I FOLLOWED the WW plan, I lost weight. When I stopped, I didn't. So at that time, I realized and admitted to myself that I need some outside guidelines on how much is appropriate to eat. Left to my own devices, I either eat WAY to much or practically nothing, neither of which is good or healthy.


9/20 Monday QOTD: What is your kryptonite, food-wise? In other words, is there a food (even one that might otherwise be good for you or "not so bad for you") that you cannot keep in your house because it is so irresistible that you might binge on it?

I have a list. Or I could. Tops is:

Edy's Slow Churned Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Followed closely by all other ice creams with chocolate in them.

Additional danger foods:
Chocolate Chips
Cereal
M&M's or other small candies in an open container
Graham Crackers with milk

9/21 Tuesday QOTD: What is your favorite food item or meal at Disneyworld, Disneyland or the Disney Cruise Line? And, if you could have that food item in your every day life, would you want it to be available?

There are a lot of amazing things at WDW, Disneyland and DCL, but I have to say....depending on the day:

No Way Jose
or
Cocomisu from Boma

No to either of those being available at all times. My favorite meal at WDW is the Noodle Bowl at Brown Derby. And at Disneyland - the Tofu Curry Rice bowl from that counter service place in DCL. I'd be glad to have either of those available at all times.


9/22 Wednesday QOTD: Post your favorite recipe, requiring 5 ingredients or less (not counting spices and oils)

I don't know if this counts as a recipe - it is sort of dumping together a bunch of pre-prepared stuff and microwaving, but I love to have this for lunch:

1/2 c Prepared Brown Rice or Whole Grain Pasta
1 c frozen and/or fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, spinach, cauliflower etc)
1/2 c. marinara sauce (my favorite is Classico Spicy Red Pepper)
1/2 oz 2% Cheddar cheese or some Fat Free Feta

Cook the rice/pasta and vegetables in the microwave until warm, add pasta sauce and cheese and cook until hot and melty. Mmmm.


9/23 Thursday QOTD: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

So my original goal last year was to be at goal for Disney Marathon Weekend 2010. That thought often kept me going when times were tough. THIS year, I want to go to Marathon Weekend at the same approximate weight I was last year. And that thought is motivating me now as well.

I feel really lucky that I am near my desired weight right now, as I have an unexpected wedding that has cropped up and is happening in just a few weeks. I am not 100% thrilled with where I am right now, but I also don't find myself dreading buying a dress, seeing people, taking pictures, and that is a true blessing.

I do think there are some tough things about having a deadline-based goal is the possibility of not meeting the goal by the deadline. The other problem is one I struggle with more is that of what happens after the deadline - whether or not the goal has been met, it is easy to feel very "adrift" after an event like that. I think some of my slipping the past few weeks has been due to the end of the summer and all the excitemet/travel/events I had been looking forward to being suddenly in the past.

 

[lisah0711]

First, let me say a big, BIG thank you to keenercam for doing a great job being our coach this week! You are such an inspiration to us all!

We had a nice time at the bbq tonight. I ate one hot dog and had a single bite of 2 different desserts, but decided that neither was worth the points so I threw them out I think that is a success.

Sounds like you did a great job!

Lindsay, You've come so far. Hope that you are feeling better soon! I think everyone has those "what if" moments -- nothing to feel guilty about.

Taryn, Take it easy on yourself. All that stuff will still be there later.

I was going to post my own feeling sort of down post tonight. I think many of us are a bit overwhelmed at the start of the school year. It seems like so much is going on for everyone with jobs and families and just life. I hope that things settle down for all of us.

I think that you hit the nail on the head, jen!

Cupcaker, great recipes! So sorry about your grandmother.

Corinna, great blog posts!

Stephanie, you look great!

Woo hoo, Cam, for the whoosh!

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

I don't have any set date for my final goal. I've set so many goals based on things like Disney trips, vacations, 50th birthday and never met them so I decided just not to do it this time. I almost didn't even do a goal for this challenge but ONE-derland is calling my name. I'm trying really hard to set myself up for success this time instead of setting myself up for disappointment. I know that I will make my goal sooner or later and I take a page from my friend, mikamah's book, and say the only time that I will truly fail is if I give up.

And, mikamah, you do know the whole sneaker thing had to be your fault, right? And what is with making everyone cry this morning?!? Seriously, that was great reminder and just what we all needed.

Rose, I just enjoyed an Amy's for lunch and thought bless Rose for telling me about these! Are you and Mike going to take it easy for the W & D and just have a good time? You probably do need a rest after that!

Dreamer24, did you read that blog that Rose posted about what you see in the mirror? It is very appropos.

MB, you are going to look beautiful in those pictures!

CC, sounds like a good plan to get some exercise today. And I bet you could use the microwave by yourself and be just fine. Sometimes it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

WISH friends are a true BLESSING!!

So true, Julie!

cruisindisney, good luck with your test today.

Maria, ITA with the goal setting issues. I think that you have the right attitude! And you have been very successful.

You all do know it is a full moon tonight, right? Might be an explanation for all the craziness in our lives now.

Don't forget tomorrow is the day to do your WIN! measurements as well as send in those weights and Healthy Habits numbers.

I did my measurements this morning and I am down 3 inches!

Have a great day all!

 

[brinalyn530]

Rose, thank you for sharing that blog post – it’s like it came straight out of my head!

We had a nice time at the bbq tonight. I ate one hot dog and had a single bite of 2 different desserts, but decided that neither was worth the points so I threw them out I think that is a success.

I agree !

Lindsay – I hope today is better for you!

Jen A – Thanks! I haven’t done 100 yet, but I’m getting there. I did actually do 5 more than the “minimum” for the first workout, so the competition is definitely working! Second workout is tonight. Hope you are back on track this morning as well. And kudos to you for cleaning out closets! I am still fighting with the messes that are clearly visible, I can’t even think about when I’ll get to the ones that are “contained”!

Corinna – Thanks for posting your blogs. All of the insight from the maintainers is really helpful to me to kind of picture a plan of attack for when I get there. I appreciate that you guys still participate in these challenges and share your thoughts and feelings on the process (of losing and of maintaining). And you guys look great and so happy in that picture!

Bree- I'd like to go next year, too, if I can grow a money tree. OR at least the next. 2012 would be AK's 13th b'day at the end of Sept. I just can't take her out of school in 8th grade for long...... DId you say your DS has ADHD also? I wonder if the food stuff is tied in somehow, b/c AK has the hardest time with new foods. We jumped for joy when she added Subway turkey subs (but it has to be made very specifically or she won't eat it) and barbeque chicken to her menu this year. She has about 8 things she will eat. No joke! She's at the age now, where I fix dinner, making sure there is something she likes - salad, corn, veggies w/ dip, etc. and tell her to try what we are having, or fix something else for herself. I am hoping that she will eventually get tired of cereal or cheese quesadillas and eat what we have. I do occasionally make BBQ chicken for her if we are grilling for us, etc. But a whole separate dinner for her just doesn't happen anymore

Taryn, we should start a “Send Taryn and Bree to the W&D ½ “ fundraiser! We could have t-shirts made, and sell Luna bars or something ! My DS starts middle school next year (6th grade), so if I did the W&D we would only be going for a long weekend and he would only miss (maybe) one day of school, so I’m OK with that. If it were any more though, I wouldn’t even consider it. Or, I could just make it a mommy only weekend, which actually sounds really appealing ! He does have ADHD also, and I do think that that has at least something to do with the food issue. Between the limited appetite from the meds and his aversion to change/new things, not to mention that the food stuff seems to be genetic (my brother had Chinese food for the first time at 19 I think!); he really doesn’t have much of a chance. I have always just eaten what he will eat, but I’m really starting to get tired of those things (yep, DS has about 8 or 10 things too – maybe we have the male and female versions of the same kid !). Take care of yourself sweetie! Remember to look for that light at the end of the tunnel – 1st shift will be back very soon! We all have faith in you! You are in Virginia, right? If you don’t mind sharing, how far south are you?

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?
I want to be healthy for me, it is not really a finite goal as much as it is a lifestyle aspiration. However, I want to be fit and toned and hot when I see my friend in December, so that is my motivation right now. After that my motivation will be to get to goal weight and look amazing in the pictures on our cruises. After that, I hope to be able to finish a ½ marathon. I think that I will always need something on the horizon to strive for, be it a weight, an activity, or a challenge of some other variation; I thrive on competition and like “deadlines”. As far as the possibility of not reaching my goals… I have to accept the reality that this is a journey, I can only do the best I can do. There is no miracle to make the weight drop off on certain dates, as long as I put forth my best effort I will be happy with my progress.

Kathy – Thanks for putting that into perspective! I’m not nearly as overwhelmed (at the moment) as some of you guys are, but I know the feeling. I really need to slow down and appreciate more of the day to day with DS.

Jeanette – to you and your grandma.

I still have quite a bit of work to do and I have to leave early for DS’s pitching practice so I’m off for the evening. Have a great rest of the day everyone!

Bree

 

[tigger813]

Checked out Customizedgirl.com but they appear to only do t-shirts. We want some polo shirts. Thanks for the site though. I will keep it in mind for other events.

Been a good OP day. I do need to drink some more water still. I don't think I'm going to be able to squeeze a 5K in on the elliptical today. I have given 2 massages today and did my 2 miles this morning. As long as I keep my water intake high I will be ok. I will definitely have to fit one in tomorrow and Saturday morning.

Went to Costco after work and picked up some things. DD1 is doing her homework. I have her curriculum night tonight. I want to bring her some books on the area of social studies that they are studying that I have from my years of teaching.

Having all the leftovers in our fridge tonight. I may actually have morningstar farms burgers on my 60 calorie pitas. DD1 wants the rest of the chicken curry from last night. DH will probably have pulled pork that's left. Hope it's all still good. Chinese food tomorrow night to end the week!

I will be doing my weigh in for my challenge at the wellness center tomorrow as well as my weigh in here. I'll have to squeeze in a meeting next Wednesday after work. I already have a later client on Thursday so I won't be able to go to that meeting. My Wednesday client ends at 7 so I will just go a bit late.

I think I'll have a good loss tomorrow and may get back my 40 pound clippie that I've wanted to back so badly!

Gotta go get some work done around here. The girls are looking at their Disney pin collections! 68 days to go!!!!!!

 

[Connie96]

Day 3 at home with DD. Her fever broke early this morning. Poor baby woke up crying from sweating so much. She still wasn't quite ready to go back to school, but she's feeling much better.

And, if I'm not out of this house soon, I'm gonna explode from eating. I did great on day 1, but yesterday and today??? Not so good. And it's not that I don't HAVE the willpower, it's that I've been purposely ignoring it. I have SO got to get back to work!

 

[Connie96]

Hey everybody. Just wanted to remind you that I will be tallying up those WIN! measurements this Friday thru Monday and we'll get to see our first results on Tuesday.

To those of you who didn't measure in during week 1, please still feel free to jump in any time.

Just as a reminder:
1) Take a measurement at each of these locations:
. . . a. Left or Right Upper Arm (stick with the same one from your first measurement)
. . . b. Bust or Chest
. . . c. Waist
. . . d. Hips
. . . e. Left or Right Thigh (remember which one you measured last time)
2) Add all of these measurements together
3) Send only the sum of the measurements to me (Connie96) via Private Message

I hope everyone sees the results they're hoping for. And good luck on everyone's weigh-in too!

 

[cherry-pops]

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)?

I'm motivated by the end of this BL challenge, and by Christmas. I want to achieve something by that date, I don't even have a number in mind. I just want to have made a change by then.
I also have my DLP trip in March. I want to look good and feel good in those vacation pictures - too many pictures can feel ruined if you don't like the way you look.

If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past?

Knowing that I have achieved something I wanted and needed will show me that more is possible. I'm not expecting to lose every week but I am going to try really hard!

Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

I rewarded myself with food, treats and dinners out so often for achievements and special events. I know reward myself with stuff - clothes, gadgets, video games, movies, trips.... I'm lucky to have such a rewarding job right now so I'm taking advantage while the going is good!

 

[donac]

Okay, I am processing here. First, I am in the boat with Jen and Corinna. I have been fluctuating with the same 4 pounds for a month or more, and it's depressing. I was up 3 pounds for last week's weigh in! There, I said it. So I'm back to 14 pounds to goal now. I'm not really sure how I feel about it.

It's like, I am still eating mostly okay, but not entering it in to see exactly where I fall. Yes, I know I need to do that. I am not running. I NEED to, for my mentality, but yesterday was the only chance I had this week, and my stomach was not up for the challenge. Hoping for tomorrow and Saturday, but on top of the tummy mess, I have had a killer sinus headache for about 15 hours, my head is full, and I have a cough. I don't run well with a headache, it's just hard to get past. I can ignore a lot when I run, but headaches aren't one of those things. Hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow.

I'm sick of my house being a wreck. I'm sick of being short tempered. I'm sick of worrying about money. I'm sick of being hit for $150-200 everytime I turn around for something, (gymnastics fundraiser, school field trip, glasses, tires,ADHD meds, DOG! and accessories) and yet Sophie needs shoes and I need clothes. I'm sick of trying to corral Sophie for 3 hours at gymnastics. I'm sick of trying to figure out what's for dinner with our crazy schedules. I'm sick of DH's boss making him miserable, and cutting his overtime! I'm sick of feeling sad. I'm sick of trying to work on homework for grad school. I'm sick of feeling jealous when I read BL and everyone is getting in serious workout time, seeing results. I'm sick of feeling like a whiner. And yet, I'm not totally sure what to do about any of it. It feels so out of my control. I hate not being in control. I know I have to step up and take it back.

I know I have a lot going on. I know that I can't do it all. But I feel like I am doing nothing. I know once DH goes back on 1st, it will get a bit easier. Not sure if I can make it until then.....

Have a good day everyone. I am forcing myself to stay caught up and post, b/c my honest to goodness desire is to throw in the towel!
Taryn

You realy a big hug. I remember those days all too well. I do at times miss them. Enjoy them while you can. Dh will be back on 1st soon. Try to be extra special to yourself.

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

Okay, I know that's more than one question, but it's a lot to think about.

I have nothing planned. I think that is what is bothering most of all. I didn't go anywhere this summer and now I am regretting it. Even with the summer off without going anywhere it really is not much of a vacation.

The event I want to loose for is our Disney Cruise in March 2011.

Today is my echo cardiogram and I'm getting a little nervous. Not about the test itself, but the results. I wasn't really worried until today. With family members with murmurs, odds are it's genetic and nothing to worry about. I think the news that my friend's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer made me a little more apprehensive.

Getting frustrated with my plateau. I know that I just need to keep up the good work and the weight will again begin to go down, but I'm not known for my patience. OK, enough whining. I'm off to eat my lunch - salad.

Good luck with your echo cardiogram.

I was on this morning but my internet shut down.

Went for a bone density test this afternoon. I had the day all planned out. I crought my clothes to change into after school. Then stop at the hospital on my way home. Nice and easy. WRONG During lunch I went to get everything in order for the hospital and I could not find the script. It was not in my purse like I thought it was. SO I raced out of the building, got home and there it was sitting on my kitchen table. So I changed and went to the hospital. I did make it in time for my appointment.

Off to make dinner I will be back on after yoga. I start my coaching tomorrow.

HAve a nicew evening

 

[my3princes]

Bree- I'd like to go next year, too, if I can grow a money tree. OR at least the next. 2012 would be AK's 13th b'day at the end of Sept. I just can't take her out of school in 8th grade for long...... DId you say your DS has ADHD also? I wonder if the food stuff is tied in somehow, b/c AK has the hardest time with new foods. We jumped for joy when she added Subway turkey subs (but it has to be made very specifically or she won't eat it) and barbeque chicken to her menu this year. She has about 8 things she will eat. No joke! She's at the age now, where I fix dinner, making sure there is something she likes - salad, corn, veggies w/ dip, etc. and tell her to try what we are having, or fix something else for herself. I am hoping that she will eventually get tired of cereal or cheese quesadillas and eat what we have. I do occasionally make BBQ chicken for her if we are grilling for us, etc. But a whole separate dinner for her just doesn't happen anymore

So interesting to read this. My ADHD son is very very picky about what he will eat. Chicken burgers, some chicken nuggets, ham sandwich, only american cheese, no pastas, no rice, no potato (except some FF). I wonder if food adversions go along with ADHD?

 

[flipflopmom]

Taryn, we should start a “Send Taryn and Bree to the W&D ½ “ fundraiser! We could have t-shirts made, and sell Luna bars or something ! ep, DS has about 8 or 10 things too – maybe we have the male and female versions of the same kid !). Take care of yourself sweetie! Remember to look for that light at the end of the tunnel – 1st shift will be back very soon! We all have faith in you! You are in Virginia, right? If you don’t mind sharing, how far south are you?

I could almost throw a rock to the NC line. About 8miles from it. WAAAYYY south! Sounds like we do have the same kid.....

Day 3 at home with DD. Her fever broke early this morning. Poor baby woke up crying from sweating so much. She still wasn't quite ready to go back to school, but she's feeling much better.
And it's not that I don't HAVE the willpower, it's that I've been purposely ignoring it. I have SO got to get back to work!

Glad you seem to take it in stride!

Oh, you will have so much fun. I think you're smart not to pin it all on a deadline

Thanks for your comments, BTW. I just can't imagine running with a waist pack. I think I twist when I run.

Headache mostly gone. Stomach still.... odd, but better. Mood... well, tomorrow's Friday!

QOTD: I had the goal for WDW. Exceeded it. Then I played around all summer with what I want my final weight to be. GOT really motivated right after WDW and had a plan to meet it by my b-day, Sept. 5. Well, it's the 23rd, And I am 14 pounds away. We have a wellness screening at work in a month, and I am just saying I'd like to be as close as possible when that time comes. I would like to hit goal by Christmas, but my optimism is waining...


The fair's in town. It's a huge small event. Huge to the lives of the kids here. I hate it as an adult. I actually had a parent ask me one year if their child, my student, could hang around with me while they did things. So, we're heading out tonight. I would love a funnel cake. I don't know if I'll go for it or not. I'm ambivalent right now! It's going to be CRAZY expensive, $15 for the 4 of us to get in (DH is off tonight, short time. I'd rather him work!) Then the "ride all night" wristbands are $20!!!! So for the low, low price of $55, I can take my kids to the fair. Crazy!!! I could go to WDW for that for a day! I told them we would walk around first, and see how many rides they'll actually ride before we buy, and decide if the wristbands are worth it.

Last year was the first AK didn't go. It was right after Daddy died, and I didn't want to go. Friends were going to take her, but it rained. It was the last night. First time she'd ever missed it! Sophie hasn't been in 2 years. She thinks the merry go round horses are going to hop off a la Mary Poppins!

This is going to be so dinky compared to WDW!!!!!! But, like I said, it's a tradition. Hope it's fun!

Taryn

 

[my3princes]

QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

Okay, I know that's more than one question, but it's a lot to think about.

I don't have anything planned right now. I will admit that I do much better when I have a vacation in the works. Right now we are planning a trip to Hawaii in 2012. That is still in the very very early stages of planning, but hopefully we can pull it off. That is nearly 2 years away so it is hard to think I'm trying to Lose for that trip. I will say that DH and I would like to do a vow renewal on that trip as it will be our 20th anniversary. I'd like to have a fabulous dress. I can currently wear my original dress, but it's 1980's style so that won't be worn again. I guess I'm on plan because I feel better when I'm on plan.

 

[tigger813]

Originally Posted by keenercam View Post
QOTD for Wednesday, September 23: Are you motivated to get healthy because of an upcoming event (i.e., reunion, wedding, vacation, race)? If so, how will you deal with the possibility that you may not get to your goal by that date? And how will you stay on track on your weight loss journey (whether it's continuing to lose or maintaining) after the event is past? Finally, if you aren't losing for a particular event, what is motivating you each day? Do you have some reward planned for yourself for interim goals or your ultimate goal? (For those losing for a particular event, that event may BE your goal)?

I am motivated as I turned 40 this year. I also am going to Disney in 68 days!!!!! I'm staying on track by coming here and I just joined our local weight loss challenge at the Wellness Center. I will continue drinking lots of water and working out faithfully everyday. I miss it when I don't do it. I just want to say that I've lost 55 lbs. My reward is hearing everyone tell me how good I look. I still have some things I want to fit into that I haven't in years. I had vowed never to see the 160s again but then got way off track this summer so now I'm going back to my old new ways of drinking water, eating healthy and watching what and how much I eat. I still treat myself but only in moderation!