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

[lisah0711]

Well.....Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I'm feeling the need to spend a few minutes in positive thought, so I am choosing to start the day by listing some things I am thankful for.

1. DH's intact and normal neurological status.

2. A wonderful medical center within driving distance of home full of super skilled doctors, nurses, and others medical professionals. I'm sure I will continue to meet many more of these wonderful folks in the days ahead.

3. My parents..... I only pray that they know how very much I appreciate all that they are doing. There aren't words enough to say it.

4. All of our family. I know they all wish they were geographically closer to be able to help.... but just knowing they are there, getting their prayers and phone calls etc, is such a great feeling.

5. True friends, both near and far, who walk the walk and not just talk the talk, when it comes to support. Rides for my kids, meals and visits for me and DH, hugs, love, and prayer..... all of these things are more valuable than gold to me right now, and my true friends are providing them.

6. A long holiday weekend. Sure it is tough to deal with this over T.giving, but the fact that I have 5 days to NOT worry about how my kids are going to get back and forth to school and their daily activities is a huge weight off my mind right now.

7. A decent night's sleep. This place was really quiet last night and I was "alone" in this waiting room for the first time. I got about 5 solid hours of sleep, only waking once. That sleep will serve me well today, I'm sure.

6. DH's job. For the time being I have NO worries about our financial status. His paycheck will continue to arrive on schedule. And then, when disability kicks in, we will still be okay. I'm sure you can all understand what an enormous burden that takes from my shoulders.

7. My job. Praise GOD for a flexible job. I called them Sunday and said "you won't see my until at least January. Sorry about that." and it was as easy as that!! Sure, I won't get paid... but that is okay... at least I will still have a job to go back to when I'm ready.

8. Good health insurance. DS expressed a concern to me yesterday about the cost of this whole thing. It was so nice to be able to honestly tell him not to worry about a thing. I'm not sure myself exactly how this will all work with the insurance, but I know we've met our deductible for 2010, so I think our out of pocket will be very minimal.

9. My children.... for the mature, responsible, loving, helpful, wonderful kids they are. Just a hug from them gives me so much strength.

10. Blessings, big and small. No matter how awful this is (and honestly, it is seeming particularly awful this morning), it could have been SO MUCH WORSE. He WILL recover from this and return to his normal self with just a few new exterior battle scars. I fully understand that I could be planning a funeral right now or deciding what brain injury center to send him to... just the fact that I am only waiting for the breathing tube issue to be resolved for now is truly miraculous.

Love to you all on this Thanksgiving day. Enjoy it with your friends and family!............P

Comfort me and make me weepy at the same time... but that's okay.

Funny how silly little things can make or break your day during a time like this. Deb not only brought me DINNER last night, but the fixings for one of my favorite breakfast! I just enjoyed a delightful peanut butter and banana sandwich on a Sandwich Thin. It brought a smile to my face to eat something that tasted like I was home.

But of course... I went downstairs to get coffee... I've had the same coffee at the same deli for days now.... and I finally "earned" a free coffee with my punch card (who knew I'd be here THAT long ).... well...they are locked up for the day.... the place that is supposed to be open 24/7 is CLOSED! I stood there like a dejected puppy looking through the glass for a moment. I mean, I can STILL get coffee at the bakery... I won't die from lack of coffee.... but I had my new "routine" disturbed and such and it made me feel like a grumpy toddler! So stupid, I know... but amazing how little it takes to throw me for a loop right now.

Been in to see DH this morning. They tried to reduce the sedation during the night, but he got a bit agitated and started to pull at the breathing tube, so they had to bump it up again. They will try again this morning to reduce the sedation because it is affecting his breathing... the machine needs to bump on to breathe for him more often than they would like.

Most everything else is looking good. No temperature (was starting to go up yesterday), chest sounds clear (new xray this morning... waiting for results), good bowel sounds, no DVT, head incision clean (but WOW... it isn't pretty... saw it this morning).

You know, when he was squeezing my hand in the PACU yesterday and "responding" to my voice, I thought it was nice, but I didn't fully appreciate HOW nice. I would give so much to have him that alert right now and get a hand squeeze and know for sure that he knows I am there.

Sorry to be a downer today ladies.... the weeping has begun in earnest and I'm afraid I won't be able to stem the flow today. I'm so sorry....... ttyl..........P

Pamela, bless your heart! You need some relief from all the stress and worry and exhaustion so don't feel bad about how you are feeling. You are so strong and you can't hold it together all the time. I am amazed at how positive you are and all the good things that you can list about this situation. Every day there are a few setbacks but overall it sounds like he is doing amazingly well for being so seriously injured. It really is a miracle that your DH was not hurt much worse than he was. I bet on some level that he does know that you are there, even if he can't show you.

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers today.

 

[lisah0711]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my BL friends!

Taryn, I hope that you can get some more rest and start to feel a little more like yourself.

Jeanette, flan sounds yummy! Enjoy!

Safe travels, dvccruiser76!

Susan, nice to see you! I was wondering how you were doing during this busy week. Come back and tell us about all your bargains from Black Friday!

CC, so excited for you and your new job starting on Monday!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving because I just feel like there are not as many unrealistic expectations associated with it. It's pretty simple--celebrating all of our blessings. Anyhow, I know tonight that I am very blessed. Thank you all for sharing this year with me.

Well said, Rose. Thank you for being part of our group!

The honor is was all mine. Pam is so strong, her husband is a lucky man. I feel blessed to be able to help her through a tough time. It was just a year ago that we were fortunate to have the support of our family and friends through our medical ordeal. She was totally put together and absolutely beautiful. I can not imagine her being 70 lbs heavier. I've tried to get her to come here for the night, but understand her wanting to be close to her husband. We will be bringing her a turkey dinner tomorrow night for sure. Hopefully she'll get to spend a bit more time with her husband tomorrow and maybe the breathing tube can be removed. That would be something extra to be thankful for. Keep lifting them up in your prayers, they are feeling it.

Wow, Deb! Aren't you the sweetest thing? I know that you have so much to be thankful for this year yourself and how fortuitous that you were able to help Pamela so much.

Kathy, good luck on your race today!

Shawn, glad that it is a beautiful sunny day. Enjoy your celebrations later this week-end.

dona, enjoy your Thanksgiving! Did your inlaws ever get a stove/oven that could be used?

I wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for each and every one of you!

 

[flipflopmom]

Morning all! Taking a minute from my quiet online browsing to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, with a special for P. Glad you got a good night's sleep, hope you got your coffee, and feel our PPD coming your way!

Late night, slept 2 more hours on couch, got up and finished the pumpkin rolls. It was late before everyone went to sleep, so they're sleeping in, and I'm looking for deals. DVR'ing the parade!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!! LOVE TO YOU ALL!

FYI - Disney store has 20% off all orders today, plus free shipping over $75. Got Sophie done off commission from 1 PC show!!!

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning

I spoke to Pam this morning. Her husband is going to be kept sedated today and they won't try to extibate until tomorrow. She is going to go home and spend some time with her kids today She said her kids really need her today, and I know that she needs to be with them. Hopefully she can get some rest at home too. Spending time at the hospital is so draining, I really don't know how she's managed this long. Please pray that he has a restful healing day and that they will be able to remove the breathing tube tomorrow

 

[mikamah]

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends.

I thought I'd have some time, an hour to be exact to post before the race, but a friend of michael's and his mom did the race with us this morning, and they showed up to pick us up at 6:45 in stead of 7:45, so we had a nice visit before the race. The race was so fun, and I was so proud of Michael and how hard he ran. The two of them took off ahead of us, and my friend is faster than me, so she ended up going ahead and actually racing. The boys were a little ahead of me, and I'd start to catch up and see one of them look behind and see me gaining on them and they start to run again. Right about mile 2, I was able to catch up to them and freak them out, and then it was on. They came in just ahead of me. My time was 43 something, so not my best, but still under the 16 min sweeping pace, so I'm happy.

The turkey is in the oven, though I had it thawing since saturday, there was still some ice on the bottom, so hope it doesn't add to much time. I'm so not a cook, and usually like my meat boneless. I did remember to take the giblets out though.

Pamela- My heart goes out to you. I'm sure they have told you that very often it takes a while to get a patient to the point where he can be weaned down on the sedation weaned from the vent, and I'm sure with his injuries they will want to be very cautious and make sure he is completely ready to have that tube out before they pull it. Hang in there. Hope you are able to get lots of hugs from your kids today.

Thursday 11/25 QOTD- Since it is the official start of the holiday season, share a funny holiday memory with us today.

When michael was 5, all he wanted for Christmas was a magic kit, and when I'd ask him about anything else, he's say, "just the magic kit and then I can abracadabra everything else I want."

Have a wonderful day. I am so thankful to have you all here.

 

[lisah0711]

I spoke to Pam this morning. Her husband is going to be kept sedated today and they won't try to extibate until tomorrow. She is going to go home and spend some time with her kids today She said her kids really need her today, and I know that she needs to be with them. Hopefully she can get some rest at home too. Spending time at the hospital is so draining, I really don't know how she's managed this long. Please pray that he has a restful healing day and that they will be able to remove the breathing tube tomorrow

Thanks for the update, Deb. You always have the coolest graphics! And you are such a good friend to be there for Pamela.

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends.

I thought I'd have some time, an hour to be exact to post before the race, but a friend of michael's and his mom did the race with us this morning, and they showed up to pick us up at 6:45 in stead of 7:45, so we had a nice visit before the race. The race was so fun, and I was so proud of Michael and how hard he ran. The two of them took off ahead of us, and my friend is faster than me, so she ended up going ahead and actually racing. The boys were a little ahead of me, and I'd start to catch up and see one of them look behind and see me gaining on them and they start to run again. Right about mile 2, I was able to catch up to them and freak them out, and then it was on. They came in just ahead of me. My time was 43 something, so not my best, but still under the 16 min sweeping pace, so I'm happy.

The turkey is in the oven, though I had it thawing since saturday, there was still some ice on the bottom, so hope it doesn't add to much time. I'm so not a cook, and usually like my meat boneless. I did remember to take the giblets out though.

Pamela- My heart goes out to you. I'm sure they have told you that very often it takes a while to get a patient to the point where he can be weaned down on the sedation weaned from the vent, and I'm sure with his injuries they will want to be very cautious and make sure he is completely ready to have that tube out before they pull it. Hang in there. Hope you are able to get lots of hugs from your kids today.

Thursday 11/25 QOTD- Since it is the official start of the holiday season, share a funny holiday memory with us today.

When michael was 5, all he wanted for Christmas was a magic kit, and when I'd ask him about anything else, he's say, "just the magic kit and then I can abracadabra everything else I want."

Have a wonderful day. I am so thankful to have you all here.

on finishing your race today, Kathy. Soon you will be doing it again!

I love this story about Michael. If only it was so easy!

Hmmm, funny holiday memory . . . when I was in my 20's I somehow was assigned the job of cooking the turkey. Well, I didn't know much about turkey anatomy but did manage to get the stuff out of the inside. However, after the turkey was cooked and we started to carve it, there didn't seem to be much breast meat --- turns out that I had cooked it upside down! It was very moist!

Have a great day all!

 

[Cupcaker]

Good morning everyone! I out did myself yesterday and did all my baking. All I had to do today is dress and bake the ham. My honey butter came out yummy. Cam- I even made your pumpkin muffins This is the first time in years that Im not rushing around trying to finish cooking by dinner. Our plans are to visit my parents for thanksgiving lunch, then going to BF's aunts house for thanksgiving dinner. Theyre all within 30 miles, so we dont have to travel far.

For those of you traveling, have a safe trip.

Pamela- I am amazed by how strong you are. I know theres times where we get down, but you are a strong woman and that will get you through it. Its actually those times that we feel down that make us stronger, so dont feel bad. Vent as much as you want. We are here to listen and support you. I hope you have a good time with your family. I am thinking about you and dh.

Taryn- hope the mono clears up soon

Dvccruiser76- have a safe and fun thanksgiving

50sJayne- that’s nice that you had some of the stuff already. Keep us updated.

CC- congrats, that’s great news!

Lindsay- I used to leave my house at 10 or 11 to go out too. Now I dread being out that late. We’re not old, just need our beauty sleep

Kathy- that sounds like the best race ever. I also like the story about Michael and his magic kit.

Donna- glad your DS2 got home safe. Have a happy thankgiving

Deb- you are wonderful, thank you for visiting P.

Happy thanksgiving everyone. to all because I am thankful for all of you.

Jeanette

 

[tigger813]

Pamela- We will say a special prayer for you and your family today! Lots of love and hugs coming your way!!!!!

About to get out the football snacks for the game! DSIL should be here shortly so we can have a drink too! I'm also going to drink more water. The turkey is in the oven. We will just have to make the potatoes and green bean casserole later. I will also bake the dressing and microwave the honey glazed carrots.

I'm feeling a but tired so I won't drink too much today. I was happy to see that this morning my weight had not changed after my workout! Feeling good about my eating today. I will control it and drink lots of water.

Patriots game has just started so I need to go!

Happy Thanksgiving to all celebrating today! Be safe and don't eat too much! LOL!

DSIL has just arrived so I really need to go!

 

[cclovesdis]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Congrats CC! That is awesome. Good for you!

Thanks! Your DSs are so lucky to have a mom with your determination for a great Christmas, despite everything else. And, you are also giving them the gift of health!

Not sure what you are thinking of getting DSs, but there are some great sales tomorrow!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving because I just feel like there are not as many unrealistic expectations associated with it. It's pretty simple--celebrating all of our blessings. Anyhow, I know tonight that I am very blessed. Thank you all for sharing this year with me.

I love this!

Thanks for the congrats!

That is awesome news. What are you doing? Details...details

WOOHOO!!! Let's hear about it! What a reason to give thanks!

Thanks to both of you! It is a quality assurance position for a local company that works with various metals. It is similar to my last position, but I have more expectations. I will be doing various things, including verifying that a finished product is first-quality. There are a few of us in the department, and my position works primarly with the larger products. There are lots of opportunities for advancement too! I may be doing some other things too, but it depends on how many products I have to check on a given day/week. I am very excited!

The honor is was all mine. Pam is so strong, her husband is a lucky man. I feel blessed to be able to help her through a tough time. It was just a year ago that we were fortunate to have the support of our family and friends through our medical ordeal. She was totally put together and absolutely beautiful. I can not imagine her being 70 lbs heavier. I've tried to get her to come here for the night, but understand her wanting to be close to her husband. We will be bringing her a turkey dinner tomorrow night for sure. Hopefully she'll get to spend a bit more time with her husband tomorrow and maybe the breathing tube can be removed. That would be something extra to be thankful for. Keep lifting them up in your prayers, they are feeling it.

I am speechless. You are so humble.

and we are just like them, as long as we put our minds to it, we can accomplish anything.

CC- congrats on the new job!!! I am so happy for you.

Very well said!

Thanks!

 

[cclovesdis]

Have a great time today and remember you are choosing what you want to do today - you are in control. Whatever your choices are, there is no reason to feel guilty. You may choose to eat lightly or you may choose to indulge on this one day or one meal or one particular food. Enjoy your choices!

Also very well said!

Thanks to you too!

Dona: Thanks! You and your family are so good to your relatives!

I'm feeling the need to spend a few minutes in positive thought, so I am choosing to start the day by listing some things I am thankful for.

Love your list! Please do not feel like you need to apologize. We all understand. Know that you, DH, and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Lisa!

FYI - Disney store has 20% off all orders today, plus free shipping over $75. Got Sophie done off commission from 1 PC show!!!

Sweet! I know Sophie will love her gifts!

Deb: Thanks for the update on Pamela and her husband. They are definitely in my prayers.

Kathy: Great job with your race! Loved the story about the boys!

Thursday 11/25 QOTD- Since it is the official start of the holiday season, share a funny holiday memory with us today.

My parents still tell me about how one year I played with the box more than the toy. I don't even know what toy it was.

One year I wanted this doll that came in a carrying case, which doubled as a pretend pregnancy device. So, when you opened it up the first time you found out if you "had" a girl, boy, or twins. Then, you got to use it as a carrying case (think backpack) for your child/children. I "had" a girl. This was the one thing I had to have that year. I was probably eight. I don't know what Santa was thinking when he picked out that to deliver.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good afternoon! We are watching the dog show. We used to have a black and tan coon hound who was the best dog ever! I adored her. So we love seeing the hound category.

P--enjoy your day with your kids.

QOTD--when Tom was 8 or 9 and almost over Santa we got him a video game system. (Keep in mind we don't even have cable tv and we were very strict with vidoe games, etc.) Anyhow, when he opened it he said--I know there's a Santa, because you would never have got this for me! Priceless.

Kathy--congrats on the race.

We got up and ran 5k this morning before it started raining, so I should get my steps in today.

Enjoy the day everyone.

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: My kids get so excited about Santa coming. Mind you only one still believes Last year they got up at 1 AM to see if he had been there. Once they found the stockings and gifts they had to open them and play for a couple of hours before going back to bed Crazy kids

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: 13 years ago this Christmas , DH and I got married 2 days after Christmas! Now, we rarely have a white Christmas here in NE! Well, 1997, was an unusually white Christmas. I was a special needs aide at the time and De. 23 was the last day of school before the break. I was working all day and then was supposed to head up to DH's (then DF's) apartment that night for one last day of peace and quiet before the wedding. Well, we were supposed to have 3 inches of snow that day! Well, the weathermen couldn't have been more WRONG! We ended up with 3 FEET! Parents were calling the school all day to yell and ask why school hadn't been canceled. All the men who worked at the school went out during the last hour to dig everyone out and help the snow plow guys shovel us all out. So needless to say we didn't have that last quiet night. I remember talking to my sister and telling her to bring boots when they flew in on Christmas night as we had a lot of snow. She didn't believe me so I told her to put on the weather channel as they were showing the storm a lot that day. We had a snow plow not only plow the driveway but also half the front yard so people could park at the house after the wedding and reception. I have a funny photo of me walking to the limo on my wedding day holding up my dress wearing big fluffy snow boots! It's quite funny. It even snowed during our reception and our attendants were throwing snowballs at us the whole time! It was GORGEOUS and I never regret having our wedding so close to Christmas! It was MAGICAL! We had Christmas invitations and lots of poinsettias all around the church. We bot love Christmas so it is very special for us!

Dinner is done and cleaned up! The damage for the day has been done. I've had 3 bottles of SOBE water today and if I have the energy later I will try and get a few more miles in tonight before I crash! I also had 2 of my peppermint mocha white Russians! No more alcohol today, only water and maybe some tea. DH is napping on the couch so I may follow suit on the recliner. I have to go to work at 9 in the morning and I should be home by 1 so we can put up the tree. I will pull out all the ornaments and lights tonight so they can be put up in the morning while I'm at work and then we'll decorate after that. I wish I had time to go to AC Moore to get a few more shirts tomorrow but we're skipping the Black Friday shopping though I may look on line early in the morning.

I need to finish watching the BL from last night since I fell asleep during it. We enjoyed the Pats game today and had a nice dinner with DSIL! She took most of the leftovers so I should be able to get back on track tomorrow. I didn't have any mashed potatoes. I had one helping of turkey, 2 moderate helpings of green bean casserole and 2 helpings of sausage and mushroom dressing with gravy. I ate chips and dip and cheetos for an appetizer. Nothing but water and tea the rest of the night! Hopefully I can force myself to do 2 miles tonight!

TTFN

 

[cclovesdis]

Evening Everyone!

We had a quiet Thanksgiving, which is just how I like it. Perhaps I spoke too soon. There is a lot of noise coming from outside all of a sudden.

My goal for next week is to journal every bite. I don't know if we are going shopping tomorrow. My mother and sister want to go, but I'm not feeling it for some reason. Maybe I'll be more interested in the morning when I'm feeling more awake.

Hope everyone had a good day today!

Pamela: and prayers coming your way.

Too funny Lisa. I think my father is channeling this memory because my involvement with the turkey finally expanded this year to buying it.

Good morning everyone! I out did myself yesterday and did all my baking.
Taryn- hope the mono clears up soon

CC- congrats, that’s great news!

Thanks! You were very busy yesterday, but I'm guessing it made for a very relaxing day today.

Patriots game has just started so I need to go!

What a great game today!

QOTD--when Tom was 8 or 9 and almost over Santa we got him a video game system. (Keep in mind we don't even have cable tv and we were very strict with vidoe games, etc.) Anyhow, when he opened it he said--I know there's a Santa, because you would never have got this for me! Priceless.

How adorable! for keeping the magic alive for longer!

QOTD: My kids get so excited about Santa coming. Mind you only one still believes Last year they got up at 1 AM to see if he had been there. Once they found the stockings and gifts they had to open them and play for a couple of hours before going back to bed Crazy kids

According to my sister, I have a problem: I can't wake up on Christmas morning. She, on the other hand, is exactly like your DSs.

Tracey: You wedding sounds wonderful! It must have been so beautiful with all that snow!

 

[tigger813]

Well, didn't get in another workout today but I will get up in the morning and do 3 miles before going to work to give 2 massages. I'm drinking my water again. I actually took a decent nap on the chair earlier. I woke up and felt kind of sick so I went and had a can of Coke. I haven't had a non diet coke in so long. It did make me feel a bit better. I'll get back on track tomorrow. I hope to make my goal by Tuesday so I'm going to work really hard. No alcohol the rest of the weekend. Just lots of Herbalife shakes and water. I may have a little more turkey and dressing. It was good but really salty. I will also have my light peppermint stick ice cream for a treat.

I will do 3 miles each morning and also do Bob's strength workout each day. Finally getting over that hump and reaching 50 pounds has gotten me inspired to finish this journey. After getting back from my trip I plan on officially becoming a wellness coach. My DSIL will be my first client. We're starting after New Year's. She has tried a lot of different diets. She was doing the no carbs thing and realized that just wasn't working. DH and I told her about the shakes and how good they are. I really hope I can help her. She will be my first goal!

Finishing watching the BL from last night with all the former contestants. Really interesting!

TTFN

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening!

I decided to get a jump on tomorrow, since I suspect some of you will be on much earlier than I! While I know that usually the day after American Thanksgiving the question is about how you did or getting back on track -- Surprise! I'm shaking things up a little!

Friday 11/26/10 QOTD: The day after American Thanksgiving has come to be known as "Black Friday", so-called because stores get "in the black" with the massive purchases made to kick-off the holiday season. People make game plans, study store floor plans, camp out the night before or show up at 2am to get a spot in line. Some start scouring for ads and sign up for Black Friday websites months ahead. What about you? Do you "do" Black Friday? How? Why or Why Not? Are there any lessons you can share you've learned from Black Friday you can apply to weight loss?

Maria

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenged – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 2
(congrats Rose&Mike & 50sjayne!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------35!
not reporting in for 1 week------ 9
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 2
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 1
Excused------------------------- 3
weigh ins----------------------- 21
gains---------------------------- 6
maintains------------------------ 1
losses-------------------------- 14
new or returning members -------- 0


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 11!
This week’s group loss = 16.4 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.37 %
Total group weight loss so far 319.1 pounds!
Will the group make it to 350?
AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 67 weighins for our start weigh-in on Sept 3)
(21+234)/ 67 = 39 % (this includes the Losers and Maintainer and Excused people!)


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of the week? This time I’ve done a TOP 10LIST which is everybody over 0.6% loss! That criteria may change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 11 Superstars!!
#10- 0.34% - dvccruiser76
#9- 0.38% - Cupcaker
#8- 0.44% - momof2gr8kids
#7- 0.48% - liesel
#6- 0.75% - TIE! SettingSail & KristiMc
#5- 0.80% - tigger813
#4- 0.97% - Dreamer24
#3- 1.02% - corinnak
#2- 1.36% - lovedvc
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 11 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.28% - tggrrstarr

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations tggrrstarr !!!
What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by

Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Pamela - sending prayers and pixie dust for your husband, you and your children. I hope you are able to get some decent sleep again tonight.

 

[SettinSail]

Good morning all! Well, I am a maintainer this week just by the skin of my teeth! I will have to be very reasonable with my 2 celebrations this weekend and then really try harder next week on eating. My exercise has saved me from a gain this week.

We have lots of snow this morning, I will guess 5-6 inches. Being from the South, I do not like driving in the snow and I am not used to it. But today I have to drive DS to a birthday party after school. I drove the kids into school this morning and it was not bad, the roads have been cleared. We do have a big crunchy hump of snow to get over to get back into the courtyard at our apartment. So, hoping for the best this afternoon. I will pick up DS right after school at 3:30 and we will have about a 30 minute drive out there. I want to get back home before it gets too dark and the rush hour traffic starts. It gets dark so early and traffic here is MASSIVE

Deb, thanks for the update on Pamela's husband. So glad she got to go home and be with the kids for awhile.

Enjoyed all the Holiday memories, some good ones! I watched the BL special yesterday and then showed my family the "highlights" when they got home.
(they do not cry like I do when watching!) Then we watched the dog show live. We really enjoyed it even though "our" dog did not win. So many beautiful animals!

I picked up the FIFA '11 game from Best Buy online yesterday, BF special for $34.99. Regular price is $59.99. Free shipping too! If I was in the US, I would participate in BF. But, I would do it mostly online if I could. I would not camp out in lines early in the morning. DH did that a few times for specials at Best Buy but he was never able to get the item so quit doing that.
I do like to go out with my sister around 8 am and see what we can find. I like to go out the day after Cmas too. Just fun to be out with the crowds, but not the crazy overnight crowds

Have a great Friday! Hope you have the day off today! I will be heading off to yoga in about an hour and then I will tackle more Cmas decorations around the apt.

Shawn

 

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Oh wow - the list of losers came out while I was posting

What are you doing up at 2:30 am Shannon ???????????????????

So excited to be #6 from last week.

Congrats to all the biggest losers and to tggrstarr

Shawn