Biggest Loser 6 Black Team Week 1

[bunkkinsmom]

So even though I was up at 430, I did not go to the gym. I am having foot issues, and have a DR appt on Friday. Hopefully I will be able to go in the morning. However, I have done well with the food. Vivanno from Starbucks for breakfast (If you haven't had it, try it! Yummy, 250 cals 5 fiber 16 protein with banana and mango, 2%milk.) Made a sandwich for lunch at home instead of going out, and spaghetti for dinner, just one serving and very proportional.

i feel good about it!

 

[vllygrrl]

Hi all - just got home and am checking in!

I'm Pam, 37, and a working mom of a 4 year old son (who loves happy bananas! ) I started Weight Watchers in May, and to date have lost 26.6lbs . Still have a LOT to go, though, so I'm looking forward to be on the team with all of you. Hoping to lose another 20 by Thanksgiving, because the week after I have a date with the Mouse!

 

[TinaLampus]

Hi all - just got home and am checking in!

I'm Pam, 37, and a working mom of a 4 year old son (who loves happy bananas! ) I started Weight Watchers in May, and to date have lost 26.6lbs . Still have a LOT to go, though, so I'm looking forward to be on the team with all of you. Hoping to lose another 20 by Thanksgiving, because the week after I have a date with the Mouse!

Awesome!!! Keep on track!!!!

 

[Va-bear]

Wow!!! You guys are doing an amazing job!! I did ok w/ food, am trying to make even more adjustments so that maybe, just maybe I can lose a bit...

I didnt ge to exercise tonight, it was back-to-school night at my sons school. But, then , I usually only go to the gym about 3-4x a week. Tomorrow I will go - yeah.

Keep up the good work guys!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Just finished watching BL and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!

I think it's incredible the HUGE amounts of weight they are able to lose each week. For me, the most motivating part is the medical information. What we are doing to our bodies and our health is amazingly sad. But the show proves that we have hope, as long as we don't give up!

I didn't sit to watch tonight. Instead, I continually moved & cleaned, working on some drawers & stuff that needed put away all over the house. Also did my weights (10 min) and ab work( 10 min) at commercials.

Did anyone else see it???

 

[leanne2255]

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!!

Julie-For me it's personal determination. The last 4 years have been a lot of ups and downs; deaths in the family, marital issues, teen issues, health issues, job issues, and I was putting myself last. Last November I went to the emergency room because I thought I was having a stroke. I didn't, but my blood pressure was through the roof. Took me another 6 more months to start taking my health seriously, and to take care of ME for a change. So, that's where my motivation comes from. It's all about ME now!

 

[simpilotswife]

Hey everyone....just wanted to pop in and say Hi!! I'm your new teammate.

My name is Kimberly, I am married to a wonderful man for the past 18 yrs and have 2 great kids, a DS 16 and DD 12. While I am new to BL6, I am not new to the DIS BL challenges. I began my weight loss journey last September and have come a long way but still have further to go. I have been working my way back into running using the podrunner intervals podcasts. I am on week 6 and feel pretty good that I am on my way to running again.

Good Luck this week everyone! We can do this

 

[terbethk]

Hi everyone!
I'm Theresa. I'm 25, been happily married for two years to a soldier. No kids....yet. He's been gone for about 80% of the time that we've been married, and deploying again by the end of the year. We recently moved from Wisconsin to Texas, and up until recently I didn't have any friends here.
My goal is to ultimately lose about 50 pounds all together, but at this point I'd be happy with ten or twenty. It seems like the number on the scale only increases everytime I get on it...for the last four years.
My friend and I have been walking every day (with the exception of Saturday and Sunday because of hurricane ike). I try to jog a little bit each day too, and it's not much, but I suppose every little bit helps.

 

[EyeLuvMickey]

I have been working my way back into running using the podrunner intervals podcasts. I am on week 6 and feel pretty good that I am on my way to running again.

Good Luck this week everyone! We can do this

Thanks for mentioning PodRunner, sounds interesting, I'll have to check it out.

 

[SandraVB79]

Hey all,
I have a question: what does "OP" mean in this BL context???

Yesterday, I was doing great on my protein diet for breakfast and lunch. then, yesterday evening, I made 24 cupcakes from scratch for a charity at work (I only ate one, without icing), and because I was so busy, I just popped a lasagna in the microwave to have a quick dinner. While I usually love this Salmon lasagna, it didn't "taste" me. I think after a week, I'm so used to the "light" protein meals, that my stomach can't handle the regular stuff anymore!

 

[leanne2255]

Just finished watching BL and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!

Did anyone else see it???

I DVR'd it so I could skip through the commercials, and the LONG pauses during the weigh-ins. Yes, this was really something this time. I have never seen them sit people out of the work-outs because of their bad health and fear that they would drop dead. I was also encouraged by the first couple sent home, since they really lost a lot of weight on their own. I think it's going to be a good show.

For the first time, I did not sit on my couch and eat ice cream while watching the show.

 

[pixiemagic30]

I did get to see BL last night and I am even more determined to lose something! It has been really difficult to watch what I eat because we were without power for about 50 hours! I was really stressing out and when I do, it is Dr. Pepper for me... Well, it wasn't a good Monday evening b/c I had 2-20oz bottles! AAACCCKKK! I know, I know, I know, I have TONS of work to do to work it off. Luckily, the power came back yesterday afternoon so I can exercise with my DDR on the Wii as well with the sports and my pilates videos!

Keep up the good work everyone. You all are inspiring me to keep working!

 

[Raenstoirm]

I didn't watch last night, but I DVRed it. I usually watch on Thursday. Tonight I am not going to the gym (too much to do), so I will watch it while I putter. I am going to try to get a half hour of Wii step in while watching, but that depends on what else I have to get done.

 

[katiemacsmom]

Hi. I'm a new team member, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Rebecca, and I'm a 35yo mom to Kate (she's 2yo and her nickname is KatieMac). I'm a lawyer and my husband's a teacher. Tomorrow is our 9 year anniversary (I wonder if he even remembers? Haha). I live in Dallas, but have moved all over in the past 15 years (Austin, Kansas City, New Orleans).

I have struggled with my weight all my life. I got it really under control starting in college and then defenitely in law school. I was an aerobics instructor and a triathlete until I got pregnant. Then, I gained a LOT of weight while I was pregnant (a chocolate milkshake every day ), and I really haven't gotten much of the baby weight off. I did lose 20 pounds, but I have another 60 pounds to lose until I'm back to what I think is a healthy weight for me.

I'm signed up to run a half marathon in Nov, so that should be a good challenge that will help keep me on track. My ultimate goal is to do a Half Ironman in April in New Orleans, but right now I'm just going to take it one day at a time and try to lose 15 pounds or so during this BL challenge.

So, I'm looking forward to doing some of the challenges and racking up some points for the team! Goooo Black Team.

Oh, and I love the show BL, but I didn't see it last night. I did DVR it, however, and will watch tonight.

 

[goldcupmom]

I didn't watch last night, but I DVRed it. I usually watch on Thursday. Tonight I am not going to the gym (too much to do), so I will watch it while I putter. I am going to try to get a half hour of Wii step in while watching, but that depends on what else I have to get done.

Raenstorm-

what is Wii step????? sounds like fun!!

 

[TriMom]

Katiemacsmom - Welcome!!!!! - are we twins????? Ok, except for the whole Law school thing - I didn't do that BUT - I have struggled with weight all my life, got healthy skinny right after college, Did a Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and several triathlons. Gained A LOT of weight with my pregnancies. Now I have to work really really hard to get skinny again, (about 60 lbs, too ) and I plan on an Ironman in 2012 or 13.
Keep me posted on you 1/2 Ironman training - I know I will be doing one in the next couple of years, and I would love to get training advice.
What training plan are you using for the 1/2 mary? I have one in March, and I am having a hard time deciding. Right now I am planing using the FIRST Run Less Run Faster program - It's 3 days a week of running with 3 days a week of crosstraining, but it has tons of speedwork and that intimidates me.



BL last night - Wow - I was really impressed with the green team. They lost all that weight, at home, by themselves. And I was so glad the police officer got immunity - I so want him to get healthy. My group power instructor kept yelling (jokingly of course) "don't set those weights down unless you are dead" - ala Jillian - today.

Stayed OP today - and I have to find a new route home from the gym. I drive by Wendy's on the way home. I normally don't like Wendy's which makes this even more crazy - but the sign says "Shake Up your Baconator Combo" And then I think about a double bacon cheeseburger and fries with a chocolate shake all the way home.

Did 1 hour group power, then 15 minutes on the inline machine, I was going to do an easy 5k jog, but I upped weight in group power and my legs were tired so, I finished with 30 min. walk.

hope everyone else had a good day too.

 

[simpilotswife]

Hey all,
I have a question: what does "OP" mean in this BL context???

I'm guessing OP stands for On Program

 

[katiemacsmom]

Katiemacsmom - Welcome!!!!! - are we twins????? Ok, except for the whole Law school thing - I didn't do that BUT - I have struggled with weight all my life, got healthy skinny right after college, Did a Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and several triathlons. Gained A LOT of weight with my pregnancies. Now I have to work really really hard to get skinny again, (about 60 lbs, too ) and I plan on an Ironman in 2012 or 13.
Keep me posted on you 1/2 Ironman training - I know I will be doing one in the next couple of years, and I would love to get training advice.
What training plan are you using for the 1/2 mary? I have one in March, and I am having a hard time deciding. Right now I am planing using the FIRST Run Less Run Faster program - It's 3 days a week of running with 3 days a week of crosstraining, but it has tons of speedwork and that intimidates me.

Hi, TriMom. Thanks for the welcome. That sooo funny that we have the basically the same interests and the same weight struggles. I'm so glad we're on the same team - yea! It's awesome to find someone else who loves multisport.

For the 1/2 mary training, I'm using a Hal Higdon plan. This plan is 8 weeks and started last week with a long run of 4 miles (right now I can probably do a long run of 5.5 miles). It is just a "get me across the finish line plan." Our run plans sound alike, though. The one I'm using has 3 runs per week and 3 XT sessions. It doesn't even have any speed work, so I'm totally impressed with you. The fastest runs in my plan are some tempo runs - most of it's done at long run pace. The last 1/2 mary I ran was in 2003, I think, so I'm not trying to PR or anything - just get the finisher's medal and a bagel.

I see that you're dong the Princess 1/2 mary. Oh, I'm totally jealous. I was just looking at doing that the other day (checking out airfare), but I don't think we can afford to do that along with MVMCP and New Orleans in April for 70.3.

For 1/2 Iron training I think I'm going to use a 20 week plan that I'll start in mid-Nov (yikes that's soon). Also, DH is a USAT coach; so, I'll ask him to tweak my plan. I had worked up a pretty good bike/swim base over the summer and was supposed to do the Longhorn 1/2 Iron in Austin on Oct 4, BUT I have an old neck injury (from a car wreck) that flared up after a 45 mile bike ride with about 5 weeks left before my race. I couldn't turn my head for two weeks and had to go to the doc for muscle relaxers. So, my training fell apart, and I'm not doing the race (haven't been on my bike since then, I'm afraid of how my neck will feel in the aero position). I'm just going to start back to bike/swim slowly and keep doing my neck exercises (have you ever seen anybody do "neck-ups"? It's like a sit-up for your neck. I have to do them, and I'm positive that the ppl at the gym think I don't know how to do a sit-up. I look like a fool).

What IM are you interested in? I think I need something flat (hence my goal race is the New Orleans 70.3). I think the Longhorn 70.3 intimidated me a bit because it's so hilly. I’ve ridden some of the course in previous races, but 56 miles of hills doesn't - exactly - appeal to me in my Athena state. So, I'm thinkin' flat for 1/2 and IM. Maybe Florida IM in 2011 (if I can get a spot – it fills up so fast) and then a trip to WDW?? A flat course and a trip to Mickey's house - what more could you want?

 

[leanne2255]

Today was WW weigh-in day, and I'm up 1lb. For some reason, I go in these cyles of gaining, and then all of a sudden I'll drop 6 pounds in a 2 weeks. So we'll see this time. I have not gotten off track, in fact, I interspersed running on my treadmill this morning with walking. Hoping that will jump start things a bit.

I HATE when I gain!

 

[TinaLampus]

Today was WW weigh-in day, and I'm up 1lb. For some reason, I go in these cyles of gaining, and then all of a sudden I'll drop 6 pounds in a 2 weeks. So we'll see this time. I have not gotten off track, in fact, I interspersed running on my treadmill this morning with walking. Hoping that will jump start things a bit.

I HATE when I gain!

Don't lose hope. Stay on track! The weight loss will happen. I have a TON to lose too! I have gone through the same cycles.

We will all help each other!