Biggest Loser 5 Week 4

[lilsweetpea]

Congratulations Losers!

I took my quiz today and I am:

The Compassionate Friend

"That's okay, I understand." You're the friend who's always there when someone needs advice or a shoulder to cry on. Best quality: You're trustworthy and understanding. Worst Quality: You're a pushover.

This is totally true! I feel like I am always the shoulder to cry on. I don't mind though, as long as my friends are there when I need them as a shoulder.

 

[donac]

I just took the quiz

The Compassionate Friend

"That's okay, I understand." You're the friend who's always there when someone needs advice or a shoulder to cry on. Best quality: You're trustworthy and understanding. Worst Quality: You're a pushover.

 

[slo]

Hi all!!!

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mom types

I took my glucose intolerance test on Saturday morning, and the nurse told me that I have low blood sugar. I'm not sure what is to be done about this until Wednesday, when I go see my doctor. I do know that sugar is still giving me headaches, because that sugar drink that I drank, gave me a headache for the rest of Saturday - I didn't like it!!!!!

I didn't have a great food weekend, but I usually splurge on the weekends anyway Saturday night I took my mom and my girls out for dinner and a movie, and we ate dinner at Pizza Hut - definitly not a low fat meal But I was proud of myself at the movie theater when I choose to not have any popcorn or snacks of any type - I just sat there and watched the movie

Then yesterday I ate KFC, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, and a piece of mother's day cake I felt incredibly guilty afterwards, but then I made myself feel better when I said I deserved it because it was Mothers Day

I did get up this morning and do my 3 mile walk, and I feel great I really do love walking in the morning and getting all that fresh air - it's great!!!!! I'm already at 8995 steps for the day, and it's only 1:30pm - this is a good day!!!!!!

I was just talking to my friend, who is a runner, and he feels that I will definitly be ready to do The Tower of Terror 13K on October, but I am so nervous to commit If I decide to do this, we would have to leave for vacation a day earlier, and I'm not sure how this will work out with my DH's work schedule - I'll need to talk to him when I get home.

Well, that's about it from me today
I hope you are all doing well, and sticking to your eating and fitness plans.
Take care everyone and have a good rest of the day!!!!

 

[lynnielou]

Had a great weekend, DD was home. We hung out, shopped, exercised, cook good dinner and went out for a healthy breakfast saturday morning to do Mother's Day early. My card from DD was the best ever!!

Hope everyone else had a great Mom's Day, sounds like it.

CONGRATS to the losers. I am a maintainer, but am okay with that. I feel that I am staying on track and even though the scale is not budging, I am really seeing a difference in how my clothes are fitting. I am pleased.

Have a fantastic week everyone!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning all! I hope all of you Mom's had a great day on Sunday. I think that my week is going pretty well so far. I decided to start the C25K podcasts yesterday. It didn't click that the number of run segments was more than I was expecting, but I still did it and only stopped running a few seconds early one time (caught a good-sized hill on that segment ). I'm excited to try it though. I think I'm going to do the Race for the Cure 5k in June so about 5 weeks. I figure by mid-C25K I should be able to at least part jog it.

Keep up the great work everyone!!

 

[wezee]

question??? what is a c25K podcast???

 

[tmfranlk]

On the other challenge part - discuss how relationships affect loss...

This is kind of a tough one. I don't really have any enablers, per se. Growing up I used to find it odd that my grandma used to express "concern" about my weight, yet would also insist on putting more food on our plates. The adding food seems to have stopped though the "concerning" comments remain. I know that she doesn't intend to be harsh, it's just how she is.

My husband on the other loves me no matter what and tells me I look great. That sometimes makes it easy to not stick it out with eating or exercise, because, we'll he loves me anyway. But then, I know he's proud of me when I'm succeeding so that's motivating too.

My sister is actively trying to lose weight too so that is helpful. Just having her motivation along side my own it really helpful even if we don't work out together, etc. It's just that added boost of having someone say "How are you doing with things this week?" or "I'm having a tough time this week, how are you doing?".

 

[Raenstoirm]

I think you are referring to the special playlists that have tones to tell you when to walk or jog. I made my own, when I was in the early stages of the program, but now I have set distances (such as 3/4 of a mile) I don't need the little reminder to change my pace.

 

[heart4pooh]

It's been atleast five weeks since I began working out with a trainer twice a week. I'm only down a few pounds, but I can do so much more than when I began. I asked him to measure my waist today before we began, and I am down 3 1/2 inches
Just wanted to share...

 

[Raenstoirm]

Congrats Pooh!

 

[slo]

HI all!!!

I'm starting to really think I'm going to commit to doing the Tower of Terror 13K at MGM this October I've always wanted to do an organized event like this, but after my Gallbladder came out, after having my girls, after my heal spurs, and after my knee problems, it seemed like something I would never be able to do But with all the walking that I'm doing, and the small amount of running I'm doing, I really think that I can handle walking this event My DH is a huge supporter of me doing this, because he knows how much I always wanted to do something like this. So wish me luck with trying to make a decision, and I'll let you know what I decide

Have a good day everyone!!

 

[Raenstoirm]

The results are in.....

In third place with 75 points

Diva of Dragons

In second place with 80 points

esulerzy

And the winner with 100 points

donac

Way to go!

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Congrats Everyone!

The last 2 days I feel like I've been eating a lot!! Feeling very bloaty again!! I feel like a puffer fish on high alert!!!

 

[lilsweetpea]

Alright everyone, I am sure you all deal with families and friends. How do they help/hinder your weight loss? I live with my grandmom and take care of her. She is my HUGE challenge. I struggle with both of us eating healthy while she wants nothing to do with it. She's diabetic and has lost both legs to complications from diabetes. She'd be so happy if I didn't make her eat a single vegetable ever again. All she wants is carbohydrates and fatty, sugary food.

I've decided all I can do is take care of myself. Sometimes I make two separate dinners. I'm sure some others might have to make separate food because others at the table won't eat as healthily.

The rest of my family is pretty good because they all want to lose weight too. We are all trying so hard, so it is nice to have their support.

So who supports you? Who is makes challenges and detours for you?

 

[simpilotswife]

I am very lucky also to have a husband that loves me no matter what. When I decided to start eating right and exercising I sat him down and told him not to say anything to me about it...just let it happen. If I was doing well just don't say anything because I didn't want to hear anything about it. He has been very good that way.

The biggest part for me was that he must have said something to my in-laws because my MIL has been remarkably silent on the whole thing for which I am especially thankful. LOL!! She is the kind of person who will lecture you about how you eat thinking that she is being helpful and supportive when all she does is make you feel like going out and eating a gallon of Ben & Jerry's.

 

[donac]

Congrats to all the a winners in the challenge this week.

I just wanted to say good morning. I thought I would have more time but someone just came in for extra help.

Try to talk later

 

[wezee]

For this weeks challenge.....relationships....hmmm.

As far as spending special time with a loved one........ My son came home last Saturday to give me a hug for Mom's Day. I don't get to see him very much since he rents a house at college ( about 45 min. away) and is a full time college student and works 5 days a week. I was so happy he stayed for supper with DH and I. He even helped cook and clear the table........It's been forever since the three of us got to sit down and just relax and chat.

We are lucky enough to have both of our Mom's close by....so between Sat. and Sun., we were able to have a nice visit with them.

As far as visiting people we have not seen in a long time.....my Mom called this week and told me a family reunion, for her side of the family, is scheduled for June 15th......I will be able to see several aunts, uncles and cousins...that I haven't seen in years.

Now....the easiest part of this challenge.....how my relationships effect my diet and health. In this respect, I am the luckiest lady around. My DH, of 27 yrs., is wonderful. He always says he loves me...no matter what size, but he is also so very supportive of my needs and desires, as far as my weight. He always makes me feel very special, and even prepares special food (on the grill) for my diet. My son is also very supportive and has helped me set up my toning exercise routine. Actually, I can happily say.....I really do not have any enablers...as far as friends and family go. One girl at work, who has bigtime blood pressure and cholesterol issues, always says, since she is over 50....she shouldn't have to worry about weight or diet.She's a walking stoke waiting to happen, and it breaks my heart. I tend to be a bit outspoken and preachy when it comes to weight and exercise.....so I imagine I can be a real pain sometimes. Since I am so critical of myself.......it tends to overflow to the people around me. I am slowly learning to keep my diet and exercise opinions to myself.

Keep up the good work everyone....hope the scales bless you all tomorrow with big numbers!!!

 

[wezee]

So......what's everyone doing today for their last chance workout, before weigh in tomorrow??

 

[donac]

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Biggest Loser 5 Week 5 This is It