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

[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 ahead of time, and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

Participants-------------------102
not reporting in for 1 week-------6
not reporting in for 2 weeks-----13
not reporting in for 3 weeks-----15 (dropped from the challenge)
Excused-------------------------3
weigh ins-----------------------65
gains----------------------------8
maintains------------------------8
losses--------------------------46
first time weigh-ins---------------3

Biggest Loser 8 Fall Challenge Week 2
weekly total group loss pounds. 170.8!
Group weight loss goal 500pounds! We’re getting there!
average percentage of weight lost 0.65%

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.

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 2? To keep it simple, I’ll list the Top 10 Losers! 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 8 Fall Challenge Week 2 Superstars!!

#9 tie at 1.56%-Desiree & jenjolt
#8-1.58%-sskem96
#7-1.69%-airtime247
#6-1.81%-shewelch
#5-1.83%-labordefam3
#4-1.86%-lisaviolet
#3-2.04%-Eeyore’s Butterfly
#2-4.01%-tigger813

and now

The WISH Biggest Loser 8 Fall Challenge
Week 2 Biggest Loser!!

#1-4.01%-TammyAlphabet


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 TammyAlphabet!!! What a great week you have had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser.

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

or use this
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followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
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followed by

and we have a small version

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or use
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followed by [IMG]

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

 

[tigger813]

Wow ! I was 2nd for the week! Won't make the list this week as I gained some last weekend that I'm still trying to lose! I lost 1.4 yesterday so I hope by Friday I will have at least a little bit of a lost!

Congrats to all of the losers!

Time to get moving and do a lot more walking and drinking water today!

 

[lisah0711]

A big,big congratulations to all of our superstars this week, especially TammyAlphabet, our biggest loser! Way to go!

Thanks for the stats, LuvBaloo, so we are already almost 1/2 way to our group weight loss goal? 170 lost with a goal of 500? That is super! We may have to adjust the group goal as time goes on.

I am also impressed by how many people lost last week -- about 2/3! As a maintainer last week, I find that inspiring. Don't know if I will join that group this week becuse I have a little mental block thing going on and gained 2 lbs. -- hmmm, think there is a connnection?!? (YES!) Going to work really hard to ditch those 2 lbs before weigh in on Friday and keep on going.

Have a great day all!

 

[corinnak]

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

 

[shewelch]

Way to go TammyAlphabet!

Congratulations to all the superstars!

What a great percentage of losers this week-great job group!, and here's to all those that maintained or gained and are sticking with the challenge...

Thanks for the stats LuvBaloo!

 

[jennz]

Wow TammyAlphabet! woo hoo!! Eeyore's Butterfly - congrats on a great week in the middle of your stressed-out job!! Great job everyone!!

mikamah...I'm so sorry about your cousin...

QOTD...ha I don't really have an answer!! I will walk, scrapbook, something to keep myself away from the kitchen...brush my teeth, the usual...I'll be watching for some extra help, I need it!

 

[ShortyNBug]

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

I'd say exercise. You wouldn't want to waste a good hard workout on eating something that will only satisfy for minutes. Or read to your kids if you have them. You can't read with food in your mouth. Maybe scrapbook, you don't want to get the pages sticky or greasy. And if you're like me, once it's all out you want to get done with as many pages as possible.

 

[mullysisters]

one of those days?????

I'm always hungry, always, always.
Best to keep busy. Start with exercise, I walk on the treadmill. Then get out of the house. Just like those kids in the scary house on Halloween.
Get out of the house!

Walk the dogs, go to the library, anything just tire yourself out (those of you with kids will already be tired) busy your mind etc.

DO NOT sit in front ot the telly (or refridgerator)
Of course, if I knew how to get away from food, I would have lost more than 2lbs in 3 weeks

 

[50sjayne]

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

I have found the eating small amounts of things to really work for me. I just had one chocolate truffle to go with my coffee for example. Well a little chunk off some that got all melted together then frozen. Truffle abuse.

Someone posted a little thing over the winter challenge here that really got in my brain too- something about how you wouldn't shoot the rest of your tires out just because you get a flat. I would do that a lot- just give up if I ate something 'bad' or too much of something. I find veggies/fruit to tend to fill me up and curb hunger too.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Thanks for the stats, LuvBaloo, so we are already almost 1/2 way to our group weight loss goal? 170 lost with a goal of 500? That is super! We may have to adjust the group goal as time goes on.

we are going to stomp all over that 500 group goal and then set a new one!

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

Well, usually I end up eating.
But I'm trying to eat something with 0 points like a some raw cauliflower, or a red bell pepper, and to drink since sometimes I'm hungry because I'm thirsty. I do find that dis'ing and exercising help. Last night I was in the mood for some chips and salsa, and actually bought some salsa to go with the open bag of chips at home. But by the time I got the kids to bed, and then I had promised myself that I'd do some stepping watching BL, so I got that done, and then I had promised I'd get our BL results post done, so I did that, and then I had to get caught up in my Farmville harvesting, and then it was time for bed, so no chips and salsa! That was just a long way of agreeing with previous posters, and saying do some exercising or something that you can't eat while doing

 

[tigger813]

QOTD 9/30

I suggest drinking a big glass of water, chew some gum or take a brisk walk to get your mind off of it!

 

[Cinderella Girl]

The QOTD could not be more perfect for me! I had one of those days yesterday. It was a stressful day at work, I didn't get enough exercise in and so what did I do? I snacked. I don't even think I was hungry!
That makes me laugh, because I know how to do better. I just have to get my head in gear. I can do this!!!

Next time I am going to try writing in my journal, going for a walk, doing a Leslie Sansone DVD. There has to be a better way then sabotaging myself.

I am glad this is the QOTD, it keeps me thinking about it and helps m to refocus!!

Congrats to all the Biggest Losers of the week! You all rock! I hope to join you on that list soon!

Have a Magical day!!

Molly

 

[NC_Tink]

TammyAlphabet and all of the BLs and maintainers out there! And a big to all of us who gained last week. We can get back OP and join the BLs!!

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

Yeah - yesterday was one of those days! I had all intentions of getting back op after our vacation - but everything was calling my name yesterday. But, I did have a big salad with dinner and ate a LC for lunch. Drank all of my water and then some - so I guess I had some successes. When I'm usually having one of those days - I find staying busy helps - shopping, running errands, walking or going to the gym. And, if that doesn't work and I come home and still want to eat - a piece of sugar free gum does wonders for me. It's "sweet" and satisfies my need to chew.

 

[redwalker]

I've been having a pretty good week. I've started keeping track of WW points and have been writing everything down.

Yesterday I went to the gym and did Body Pump, and today I went and walked/ran 2 miles. I walk 1/10th mile, run 2, walk 1, run 2.

I'm feeling blllllahhhhhhh this week as my monthly visitor is here (sorry for you men). I always feel so fat at this time of the month!

I am feeling that way too..but I got out there today, and did my miles. I know every step counts, and it will show...you will see!

 

[redwalker]

QOTD 9/30

I suggest drinking a big glass of water, chew some gum or take a brisk walk to get your mind off of it!

Don't forget drinking about 60oz of water will speed your metabolism up by 3% according to Jillian Michaels!

 

[donac]

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

I am having one of those days today. It was crazy and not a lot of fun at the inservice this morning. It really bugged me. I also was busy all day long so lunch was on the run today. So that I don't eat like crazy I am trying to stay away from the kitchen. I will probably get a cup of tea and then sit down and knit some.

Congrats to all the BL's this week

 

[Worfiedoodles]

9/30 QOTD: Do you ever have those days when all you want to do is EAT? (that was a rhetorical question - you don't have to answer it) What do you suggest someone having a "munchy" day should do to get through it without eating off their plan?

Those days are the hardest! I definitely have them! I like all the great suggestions so far to get through a "munchy" day. I like to distract myself -- going on the DIS is great. I'll find one of those threads -- "My MIL is ruining my trip, she's paying but I want to plan it", or a mostly finished, long TR, and enjoy reading.

I also love to read, so if I have a great book lined up (I actually have several right now!), I can lose myself in the pages.

My other tip is from The Beck Diet Solution. I had to read this sentence several times for it to sink in -- Hunger is not an emergency. It's ok to feel hungry for a little while. You know when your next planned meal or snack is. Why is it you really can't wait? Are you actually thirsty and need a glass of water? Are you eating because you are stressed, good or bad? I also need to employ this more -- thinking about whether eating now will help me achieve my long term goal. Am I fueling my body, or just fooling myself?

Oh, and Congrats to all the Biggest Losers, you rock!

Maria

 

[MinnieGal]

Is it too late for me to join I sure hope not!

I am 36 and a single parent to my wonderful DD I have had weight issues for the last 10 years. I'm tired of yo-yo dieting and it is time to find a way to get healthy and stay healthy. Where I am now as far as weight goes is bad...I way more than I ever have in my life. My have come to the realization that I really need to do something...I'm tired of being tired and having no energy. I hate looking at myself in the mirror and shopping for clothes is no fun at all I know I need to do this in babysteps because I didn't put the weight on overnight and it sure as heck won't come off overnight. I have lurked on this thread and I am hoping this will be a great motivator and give me the encouragement to keep going...we are all hear for the same reason!

My goals are:
*Lose 2 pounds a week for a total of 20 by the end of this challenge.
*To start moving to walk at least 4 days a week and hopefully more than that.
*To make better food choices and know when to STOP!
*To NOT quit!

Good luck to all

 

[LuvBaloo]

MinnieGal !
Its never to late to join a BL challenge. If you want to participate in our weigh-ins, just PM me (LuvBaloo) your weight. Weigh-ins are done on Fridays, and if you've been lurking you've seen how the results are posted.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions!

And if you want to check out the COW challenge, its back on page 1 (I can't remember the exact post)

 

[thelionqueen]

QOTD

I was doing great today but then indulged in twice as many peanut butter-filled pretzels that I normally eat..UGH! What I normally do is drink a huge glass of water and go on a 3-5 minute walk, that usually does it for me. As far as today goes, I will just add an extra half mile or so to my walk...no need to sweat the small stuff....(glad it wasn't chocolate or something like that right?