Biggest Loser 6 Black Team Week 1

[MyManGoofy!]

I was very very bad yesterday. Spent the day at Universal Studios and did pretty well until I discovered there is a Ben & Jerry's there. Had a small chocolate ice cream sundae. Oh yeah - ate some of my son's popcorn too.

On the good side - I definitely drank my 8 ounces and more!

Do you think all that tromping around the park counts as any kind of exercise? My muscles sure feel like I was doing something yesterday - my whole body aches.

 

[Raenstoirm]

Question to those that have a Wii fit: do you feel like it's a "real" workout, or is it just some "fun" entertainment?
I'm still debating whether I "need" one or not. I will only buy it if enough people say out of experience that it's as good as going to aerobics. And if there is no jumping involved because otherwise the neighbours under me will complain once again...

There is a Wii Fit thread, but since you asked here...I definitely get a good workout. If you just do the motions, perhaps not, but if you "get into it" you will feel it tomorrow. I wear a heart rate monitor and can get around 500 calories and hour believe it or not.

As for the jumping, there is none at all. The only thing you would have to skip, is the running game, but I skip that as well since I actually run on non-wii days.

 

[TriMom]

I managed to stay off the scale all weekend!! I weighed this morning and was down 1 lb.

Went to the gym this morning - 1 hour group power (group barbell class - It's the only way I can make myself get my weightlifting in.) And then 1 hour Zumba class - this was actually my first Zumba ever - how fun was that?! Zumba made it into the weekly rotation.

Ok, so now I have to clean my house but at least it is steps - and on that note - best place to buy a cheap pedometer?

 

[heart4pooh]

Good Afternoon everyone. I made it home from my weekend out of town and found out this morning I put on nearly 4 lbs since my weigh in on Friday morning!! Ugh! Sitting in class all day and eating fast food will do it!

I was motivated once I got off the scale and put 2 hours in the gym this morning. I sweated my butt off!!

I normally drink a lot of water, but I'm going to limit my drinking to water only for the next 4 months.
If I can't find my pedometer before I go to the grocery store this afternoon I am planning on buying a box of wheaties.
I need smaller workout pants (yea!) so I will make my way over to TJ Maxx this week. I just bought new sneakers...
I'm not stressing, I'm very excited!!!

By the way, a girl at the workshop said that what helped her lose a bunch of weight was eating an apple an hour before she ate each meal. It really cut her portion sizes. Also, my trainer told me today that he used to suck on a slice of lemon 30 min before he ate. He said the citric acid made the stomach temporarily smaller. I will be adding apples and lemons to my grocaery list.

Have a great day!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Don't forget BL6 is on tomorrow night!!!!!!!

Finally today was OP for me..... managed 10 min abs, 10 min weights & 30 min walk.

Won $32 at the Casino w/ a friend, sold a lg dog crate on Craigslist in my quest to clean out.....all in all, a decent day.

Hope everyone is doing well.....

 

[goldcupmom]

forgot to add about Wii fit.... I LOVE mine, but haven't had much time to play it. Today I bought another Wii game. Can see it at www.playactivelife.com It's called Active Life - outdoor challenge & has a mat like DDR. Havent' played it yet, but want to soon! Teens have the TV tied up w/ RockBand 2!!

 

[pixiemagic30]

It's great to see how everyone is doing. I didn't do very well food wise today, but I will get better. We've been without power for 31 hours and counting due to the remnants of Hurricane Ike. We had 60-70+ mph winds Sunday for about 5-6 hours and oh the damages here... Hopefully we'll have power back tomorrow so I can watch BL but they're saying many people will be without power for several more days.

 

[bunkkinsmom]

OK, Tuesday, and up and at em at 430 in the am! Ready to work out! I am not having a problem working out, but yesterday it was like I couldn't get full!

Today will be better. THINK SALAD!

 

[donac]

Good morning I was able to get in 8000 steps. I will probably take a walk this afternoon.

Eating has been pretty good since I had a stomach virus on Sun and have been eating light because of that. Let's see what happens the rest of the week.

I have a meeting tonight but hoping to get home in time to watch most of BL. It won't be the same this year. Ds2 usually watched the show with me but he is off to college. He would sit and IM people or finish his homework while he watched it with me. Oh well life goes on. I will have my knitting to keep me busy.

Hope everyone has a losing day. Only a few more days until the first weigh in so keep on track everyone.

 

[SandraVB79]

It's going to be a difficult evening for me. At work (client), there is some sort of fundraising going on, and I offered to make cupcakes that we could sell tomorrow for a profit. So tonight, I will make at least 24 cupcakes... wonder how long I'll be able to not eat one!

 

[goldcupmom]

You can do it, Sandra!! No cupcakes for you & no cookie dough for me!!


I just went to NBC.com & checked out the teams for BL6. Tonight should be interesting.

Want to crawl back in bed & sleep (only about 4 hrs last night) but going to take a VERY long walk instead w/ the dogs in their stroller.

More later..... Have a GREAT TUESDAY!!!!!!

GO BLACK!!!!!

 

[fridayfun]

Having problems getting my excerise in here. End of fiscal year is just around the corner and we have money to spend. Been doing OT like crazy! Tomorrow I am off, so hope to get back on track! Way to go to those getting theirs done!

 

[Raenstoirm]

Hey all, just checking in. We really need to get going here. The other teams have so many more posts then we do! But quality is better than quantity!

 

[TanaL]

Just wanted to check in and say hello teammates! I have a bunch of weight to lose and an upcoming cruise plus this challenge is great motivation. Previously I was doing long workouts on the elliptical (90-120 minutes) and not getting anywhere. Now I'm starting a new exercise program that actually takes less time and so far this week I am already seeing results on the scale, woo hoo! I just hope it continues. Food, stress, and lack of sleep are also major issues with me so I'm working on them too.

I am new to BL here and I'm wondering about the pre-challenge, how does it work? Do I just need to do one of the things or the whole list? If I don't, does it hurt the team? Also can I just borrow a pedometer from someone?

 

[goldcupmom]

Black team....where are you??????

What have you done to exercise today??????

What have you eaten healthy today??????

What's your favorite 'sweet' snack??????? Sweets are my downfall....see my recent cookie dough attack.......

Today I am so far OP, and I WILL stay that way!! Took my dogs in their stroller for a 102 min walk!! Lemme tell ya, pushing up steep hills even though total the weight is about 35 - 40 lbs is NOT easy!!

Don't forget to watch BL6 tonight!! (and NO eating during commercials....unless of course it's part of your normal day's food)

 

[Raenstoirm]

I am new to BL here and I'm wondering about the pre-challenge, how does it work? Do I just need to do one of the things or the whole list? If I don't, does it hurt the team? Also can I just borrow a pedometer from someone?

The pre-challenge is just a list of suggestions until October. The "real" stuff starts then. I calculate team points by three factors, top points for the week, number of players on each team participating (even if they only get 10 pts) and team average score. So in the end you help the team by trying the tasks, but you don't hurt if you don't have time.
I will have a full explanation on the 2nd when I post the first real task list.

Welcome to BL!

 

[TriMom]

Goldcupmom - Please Please Please post a picture of your dogs in the stoller! I'm not making fun of you, promise!!! I had a little dog that would not walk more 100 yards. He just laid in the road and refused to move. I would have to carry him home. I should have thought of a stroller!!!!


Did great at the gym today - I finally got my running grove back! I ran 3 miles, walked 1.5 miles and then ran 3 miles for a total of 7.5 miles in 99 minutes. Then lots of streching.

I've been OP all day!!! This is big because we are potty training, and I have a 3 lb bag of M&M's on top of my fridge.

 

[leanne2255]

Checking in today. I exercise every day, Mon-Fri on my treadmill. Wake up at 4:30 am and do my daily routine, which also includes free weights or bow-flex. Today was no different. Woke up, and got my exercise in. I have been OP since I started WW in June, except for a short week-end at a Family Reunion in July, and even then, it was not that bad. I have come too far to turn back and I WILL not gain the weight back that I have fought so hard to lose. Nothing is going to get me off track this time. There are a lot of things in my life right now that are out of control, and this is the one thing that I have control over. I have only myself to account for, and I will NOT let myself down.

So, rally around Black Team. We can do it!

 

[TinaLampus]

Well, I couldn't help it. Even though I weighed myself on Friday, I weighed in again this morning......

Yay!! I have already lost some weight since Friday's weigh in!!!!

3-1/2 lb Loss Since Friday....let's hope I keep it off and maybe more!!!!

Granted, I know that you always weigh more in the evenings than in the mornings and on Friday I weighed myself in the evening because I had been traveling overnight Thursday and wasn't home to weigh in until later in the day Friday, then today I weighed myself this morning (which is what I normally do), but WOW, what a difference!

 

[goldcupmom]

Checking in today. I exercise every day, Mon-Fri on my treadmill. Wake up at 4:30 am and do my daily routine, which also includes free weights or bow-flex. Today was no different. Woke up, and got my exercise in. I have been OP since I started WW in June, except for a short week-end at a Family Reunion in July, and even then, it was not that bad. I have come too far to turn back and I WILL not gain the weight back that I have fought so hard to lose. Nothing is going to get me off track this time. There are a lot of things in my life right now that are out of control, and this is the one thing that I have control over. I have only myself to account for, and I will NOT let myself down.

So, rally around Black Team. We can do it!

Leanne, I need your determination!!! Please share......!!!!!!!

I've been on WW for almost 6 yrs and am up/down/up/down with the uncontrollable things in my life. You inspire me!!