Biggest Loser 8 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers!

[LMO429]

looking forward to watching the biggest loser on tv and getting some extra motivation

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I would like to join the challenge. I haven't been to Weight Watchers in forever. My classroom is super tough and I have been coming home exhausted every single day. I am going to weigh in tomorrow and get a fresh start.

 

[donac]

BL is on right now so I will post fast because I want to watch it and when I am at the computer my back is to the screen

QOTD Favorite Disney Movie.

I don't think anyone has mentioned this one yet 101Dalmations (cartoon of course) and Beauty and the Beast for very personal reasons. I too love the The original Parent Trap but I do get drawn to the newer one especially since Natashia Richardson has died recently.

Have a great day everyone. Try to keep up the good work on the COW

 

[lisah0711]

Welcome, CharityLynn and EeyoresButterfly!

You can PM your starting weight to LuvBaloo -- you may want to use Friday's weigh in as your starting weight. Also, the first COW (challenge of the week) finishes on Thursday. Check out the link on post 4 of this thread for details.

DH is recording BL for me. I will watch it tomorrow. I just can't stay up past 9 p.m. for anything but Disney!

I love hearing about all these movies some of which I am embarrassed to say I forgot about!

 

[sskem96]

QOTD: What is your favorite Disney movie?

It's hard to pick just one, but I'll have to say Aladdin. It came out around the time DH and I were dating, and I thought it was so romantic. The attendants in our wedding walked down the aisle to A Whole New World!

I need to go take a nap. It was really busy at work last night and I only got 6 hours of sleep today. Hoping to catch another hour or so before I have to get up and go back to work!

 

[Ronda93]

I'd like to get in! I usually weigh on Fridays. I'll send it to Luvbaloo.

My screen name is my name and the year of my first visit to WDW.
My favorite Disney movie is Finding Nemo. Heck, they all make me cry.

Ronda

 

[shewelch]

QOTD-

I love all the princess movies!

I have to admit that Hannah Montana was a blast this summer. It opened on my DDs fifth birthday and we took her to get her ears pierced and she and her best friend wore matching outfits!

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

My favorite Disney movie is most definitely Beauty and the Beast because I very much identify with Belle. Belle is me. Not in the everybody thinks she's beautiful way, but in her personality.

I am a total bibliophile. I love books and even as a little kid when I saw that library I was positively salivating. My dream is to one day have that library as part of my house. I am so excited they are adding it to Fantasyland. I used to work Fantasyland Attractions and while it is bittersweet that my home is changing so dramatically and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about all the changes, but that is one I am looking forward to.

I'm also the quirky girl that people just don't seem to get. A girl who feels like her dreams are too big for this town, maybe a little lonely because people just don't understand her, not really many close friends.

I'm looking forward to this challenge. I really want this. I feel like this is a perfect time. I have started a new job as a sped teacher. My class is tough and there has not been a day where I have not felt like crying at the end. If I don't take care of myself, I am going to hit burnout very quickly. The one nice thing is that I will get a lot of exercise at school. We do activity bursts that have to equal to 30 minutes. Plus, I do a lot of phsyical things with my class to help meet their sensory needs. Not to mention I have one runner and it is not unusual to see me sprinting after him down the hallway or across the field on the playground. Then at Worlds of Fun I am on my feet all day, walking back and forth. One of my rides has a manual brake that I have to pump them every time I stop the ride (a high speed spinny ride). It is like doing a leg workout every few minutes!

Hopefully with my increased exercise through my jobs, things will be easier. I'm also hoping to join a gym and workout after school with a personal trainer for awhile to get a true exercise program started. Then I can count points/carbs and get the eating under control.

 

[tigger813]

I did it! I completed all the workouts I set out to do today! I did morning, noon, and evening workouts! I did all 3 WATP videos plus 30 minutes on the Wii Fit free step! I have also drunk more than I needed today of water! I didn't do any Crystal Lights and only had one can of Diet Mt. Dew! I also gave a massage to a client today and did a lot of sweating doing that too! I feel so good right now! I hope I can do all of it tomorrow too! I haven't been this motivated since the beginning of the year.

 

[corinnak]

ShortyNBug - you have gotten so much good advice here today, I hesitate to add my own, but I have been where you are so many times, I've gotten some practice at digging out and getting in the groove again. Last November as I was struggling, I made up a list of the things that help me and then I made up a chart so I could cross off the things I did each day - not everything from this list made it, and I only did the checklist for a week or two, but it helped me get my head in the game again.

The things that helped me the most from my list were, interestingly, drinking decaf green tea when I felt like snacking, reading health or weight loss related books, articles or blogs a little bit each day (I stashed them in the bathroom!!) and finally keeping tempting baked goods out of the house. Once these things were in place, I felt more able to tackle harder things like food tracking etc.

Biggest Loser - my DH and I usually watch it together. The 2 hour format is a little long for my preferences - ya think they could cut out a little of the bee-beep-beep of the scale maybe?? Last year, I watched a lot of it from the treadmill but the weather is still so nice now that I'd rather be outside. It will be getting dark earlier before long, though. We'll see how things go this year - maybe as it gets colder that will appeal more, but as it stands now, I'm not sure how it will work with my schedule. I agree, it looks like a tear-jerker one this year. I won't get to watch it until later, but I am soooo glad they let Dan come back - he kind of got the short end of the stick last year with his less motivated partner.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK who cried on Biggest Loser?!??!
I think I cried out about 5 pounds!

I feel the same way Jillian does about going through something like that, wow. Jillian inspires so many people it's great to see someone inspire her.

And I'm so glad the show was on tonight. I had a bowl of chocolate pudding sitting in my lap and I felt guilty so I put it back. YAY ME!!!

Will anyone start a thread about the show or do we talk about it here?

 

[corinnak]

I think in the past we've had a few BL messages show up in the thread. I like the idea of a separate discussion thread, though - that way it isn't a problem of spoilers for those of us who haven't yet watched (yours truly) or of more thread activity for those who don't watch the show at all. What do our fearless leaders think??

 

[Northern_Julie]

OK who cried on Biggest Loser?!??!
I think I cried out about 5 pounds!

I feel the same way Jillian does about going through something like that, wow. Jillian inspires so many people it's great to see someone inspire her.

And I'm so glad the show was on tonight. I had a bowl of chocolate pudding sitting in my lap and I felt guilty so I put it back. YAY ME!!!

Will anyone start a thread about the show or do we talk about it here?

I cried and am still tearing up because they were brave enough to be honest and to share a piece of themselves. I started thinking about stuff I dont want to face. People call me tough and independant. I am the person people talk out there problems with but you know I never stop and deal with my problems because that feels selfish. It felt good to cry because I think I was letting go of some of my own baggage go.

I didn't want to see any of them go home. I am glad they showed that side of Jillian because when i read her book I felt tat there was a side we don't get to see on the show.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Those looking for a thread to discuss the show itself can find it here

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33593482#post33593482

This thread was started on the Community Boards last week.

 

[50sjayne]

The Cat from Outer Space. Anyone else remember that one?

Me me! Of course I am a crazy cat lady...

What Jillian said tonight about coping with loss gave me hope I will live through the 15 deaths I will face in the next 20 years with my furry friends. I truly live in fear of their lives every day.

Favorite Disney movie : Fantasia. It is just so rich in every aspect. I remember my stepdad taking me when I was pretty young, maybe 7 to an old theater with a balcony. I then made him take me again Every christmas I watch it when I wrap presents (with a lot of eggnog--I hate wrapping presents...
Wrapping Presents 101 for Cat Owners
1. Clear large space on table for wrapping present.
2. Go to wardrobe and collect bag in which present is contained, and close door.

3. Open door and remove cat from wardrobe.

4. Go to cupboard and retrieve rolls of wrapping paper.

5. Go back and remove cat from cupboard.

6. Go to drawer and collect transparent sticky tape, ribbons, scissors, labels, etc.

7. Lay out present and wrapping materials on table, to enable wrapping strategy to be formed.

8. Go back to drawer to get string, remove cat that has been in the drawer since last visit, and collect string.

9. Remove present from bag.

10. Remove cat from bag.

11. Open box to check present, remove cat from box, replace present.

12. Lay out paper to enable cutting to size.

13. Cut the paper to size, trying to keep the cutting line straight.

14. Throw away first sheet because cat tried to chase the scissors and tore the paper.

15. Cut second sheet of paper to size by putting cat in the bag the present came out of.

16. Place present on cut-to-size paper.

17. Lift up edges of paper to seal in present, wonder why edges now don't reach, and find cat between present and paper. Remove cat and retry.

18. Place object on paper, to hold in place, while cutting transparent sticky tape.

19. Spend next 20 minutes carefully trying to remove transparent sticky tape from cat with pair of nail scissors.

20. Seal paper down with transparent sticky tape, making corners as neat as possible.

21. Look for roll of ribbon; chase cat down hall and retrieve ribbon.

22. Try to wrap present with ribbon in a two-directional turn.

23. Re-roll up ribbon and remove paper that is now torn, due to cat's enthusiasm in chasing ribbon end.

24. Repeat steps 12-22 until down to last sheet of paper.

25. Decide to skip steps 12-16 in order to save time and reduce risk of losing last sheet of paper. Retrieve old cardboard box that you know is right size for sheet of paper.

26. Put present in box, and tie down with string.

27. Remove string, open box and remove cat.

28. Put all packing materials in bag with present and head for lockable room.

29. Once inside room, lock door and start to re-lay out packing materials.

30. Remove cat from box, unlock door, put cat outside door, close door and re-lock.

31. Lay out last sheet of paper. (Admittedly this is difficult in the small area of the toilet, but try your best!)

32. Seal box, wrap with paper and start repairs by very carefully sealing down tears with transparent sticky tape. Now tie up with ribbon and decorate with bows to hide worst affected areas.

33. Label, then sit back and admire your handiwork, congratulating yourself on making good of a bad job.

34. Unlock door, and go to kitchen to make drink and feed cat.

35. Spend next 15 minutes looking for cat, before coming to obvious conclusion.

36. Unwrap present, untie box and remove cat.

37. Retrieve all discarded sheets of wrapping paper, feed cat and retire to lockable room for last attempt, making certain you are alone and the door is locked.

38. At time of handing over present, smile sweetly at receiver's face, as they try and hide their contempt at being handed such a badly wrapped present.

39. Swear to yourself that next year, you will get the store to wrap the darn thing for you.



But this year I think I will do better with wrapping presents ahead of time and watch it as a family since my husband got it for me on dvd last year off Amazon or something.

Favorite post Walt Disney--well right now I'd have to say Bolt. Lol. It's funny but I love love love that movie.

Dona- I have just decided to DO the COW every day or die- as figuring out the point system is well-- difficult for me so I just--am. So go easy on us!...lol. I know it will help.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think in the past we've had a few BL messages show up in the thread. I like the idea of a separate discussion thread, though - that way it isn't a problem of spoilers for those of us who haven't yet watched (yours truly) or of more thread activity for those who don't watch the show at all. What do our fearless leaders think??

Which is why I didn't reveal anything. I usually skip spoiler threads all together. I didn't let anything slip did I?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I cried and am still tearing up because they were brave enough to be honest and to share a piece of themselves. I started thinking about stuff I dont want to face. People call me tough and independant. I am the person people talk out there problems with but you know I never stop and deal with my problems because that feels selfish. It felt good to cry because I think I was letting go of some of my own baggage go.

I didn't want to see any of them go home. I am glad they showed that side of Jillian because when i read her book I felt tat there was a side we don't get to see on the show.

I was like that in high school. I was the student shrink, many times I was released from class to sit in the smoking area with a kid who was having issues and needed a peer to talk to. My advisor was a great guy and was very flexible with my schedule. I knew him in school and spent time with him over the weekends because he worked with my dad at football games (he was a coach, dad was the band leader). But the down side to that is there was no one for me to talk to, especially not my parents. So I internalized a lot of my own issues, still do. That is part of the reason why I'm here, I need to learn to put myself first and learn to say no.

It's kind of funny now because my own DS will go to that school next year and my student advisor will be DS's. We still have a great relationship, even though I was not the easiest student to deal with.

Jillian being mean, I guess sells the show. I think when she really connects with someone it's better. I wish they would show that more.

 

[LuvBaloo]

CharityLynn & Eeyores Butterfly!
Its never too late to join us in BL8!


I had the show on in the background tonight, while I was busily updating the financial stuff for my volunteer activities. I've got that meeting tomorrow night, and had to try to get things ready so I can report to that group. Now its almost 1am, and I have to be awake in 5 hours, so I'm quickly jumping on here to post another QOTD.

so here's Wed QOTD:
Its a fact of life, that you will have to deal with stress. What non-food thing do you do to de-stress?

I have a few things that help me out:
-tickle play time with DD's
-reading in the bathtub
-disboards

 

[HallsInTheKingdom]

so here's Wed QOTD:
Its a fact of life, that you will have to deal with stress. What non-food thing do you do to de-stress?

De-stress, good guestion! After thinking about it, I can think of a couple things

1. As bad as it sounds, I go to work. My office is the furthest office in the building. There is only 1 reason for people to come to my office and that is to see me, so not a lot of commotion or disturbances, it is kind of my sanctuary. My home life is very hectic with 2 youn DD's and everything else that life throws at you. I work a full time job as well as my husband owns his own business and together we make it work, it is a 24/7 job itself. I am his office help, secretary and accountant.

2. I will sometimes drive with no radio, no iPod, and no noise at all. This is calming to me.

3. Sometimes if I am particularly wound up, I put the kids to bed and just go relax in the pool, no lights, no noise and no one else.

4. The DIS - or anything else related to Disney.

5. But I would have to say, spending time with my family de-stresses me the most at times. I see so many people out there who jump at the first chance to dump thier kids with a babysitter and get away from them, but I guess I am lucky in the fact that my kids bring me joy and there is no one else I would rather be with! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a date night out too, but we try to include our kids as much as possible.

 

[ohMom]

Uggg.

I feel no motivation! ......I know why I want to lose it and I know how to lose it but I don't know why I can't get into the groove. Help me!

i am so right there with you! we are not alone! I'm struggling too and i know i have to really decide to just do it. make the right eating choices. and that it's going to take more than 4 days to see results!

QOTD -- i've been working on my scrapbooking alot lately. and card making. destressing in the evening at my house is usually vegging on the couch watching tv. I keep telling myself i will just go out and take a walk in the afternoon but it never happens. I do walk twice a week in the evening with my neighbors though and that is helpful. lately I've been hooked on Bejeweled Blitz on facebook...but then i feel like i've wasted time!

Mom and all the other late-comers!! so glad you are going to journey this road of success with us!

just a thought -- sure wish cleaning was my de-stresser of choice