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

[Piglet18]

Hahaha, I just saw the post about staying on vacation until US Thanksgiving. HERE HERE! I agree wholeheartedly...
And then we would get back to work and reality just in time for Christmas break!

 

[tigger813]

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?

My favorite Disney spot would be Epcot World Showcase! I would be sitting in Mexico enjoying a margarita or in UK enjoying a Welsh Dragon.

I will probably be more cautious on our next trip though it's 14 months away and I hope to have reached my goal of 145 by then. I have less than 30 to go. I did feel good on our trip in April after losing the initial 30 pounds. I focused on watching out for certain things. Some food that I used to be able to eat without a problem caused me stomach issues so I stayed away from them. I make healthier choices now whenever I go out to eat now. I love salads and am enjoying more veggies. I have cut down on my soda, though that's my caffeine. I now drink one can of soda a day and then mainly water the rest of the day. I also only have one alcoholic beverage a week, either a margarita or a bud light lime. Though I'm sure at Disney I will have more than that. It will be in celebration of my 40th birthday so I'm going to enjoy myself.


I think I had an ok day today. I did the 2 mile WATP this morning and walked about 5 miles at the track tonight. I needed to do that after eating 4 pieces of pizza tonight! I've had pizza twice in a week after not having it for over a month. Guess I'll be doing some stir fry veggies tomorrow and salad! Did drink all of my water and then some! I really want a great weigh in on Friday!

 

[corinnak]

I usually end up deleting most photos of myself because I just can't stand to look at those pictures. I don't feel comfortable in my current skin and really think that it is totally caused by my weight issues. So, with my weight loss, I am determined to prove to my friends, when they look at our photos, that I really was on the trip too!

I love the Magic as well - what you said about having time with your spouse as well as time together as a family - it's the best!

Hey everyone! First thanks for the congrats and good wishes, and also thanks for the prayers. I took the advice and made an appointment. The bad part is, I can't get in with my regular MD, but I guess it is good to get in and be seen. It is with a Physicians Assistant who works with my regular MD so hopefully things will be similar. Thanks for the prayers, I really mean it, I appreciate them more than you know!

So glad you have an appointment with the PA. I'm hopeful they'll be able to quickly get you the care you need.

I'm still sick. Boo. At least today was one of the best days I have had so far in school. I felt like I was crabbier than normal with the kids (because of being sick) which I wasn't thrilled about, but we also had far fewer issues today.

Hmmm. Crabbiness = an easier day? Can it be right? It was sure lucky anyway that things were not so difficult while you were feeling unwell. Good luck with your WI tomorrow!

As far as my thyroid it is currently not under control and I am waiting for an appointment with the endocronoligist. My family has alot of thyroid problems, so I was blessed.

I am so impressed that you are working to get things under control even while your thyroid isn't. My sister had a thyroid problem a few years ago and I know having those levels wrong just wreaks havoc. Do you know how long it will be until you get in to see the endocrinologist?

Just wanted to let everyone know I am still here, working hard, just really busy and not able to get on here very often. I am looking forward to the show tonight and the results of Friday's wi!

Drink that water!

Sarah

Sarah! It's great to see you! I'm excited for the show tonight as well. There's bound to be drama, right? Glad you're still on track even if you aren't around as much as you'd like to be (and we'd like you to be!).

In 2001 I came down with a debilitating illness. If I wasn’t heading to the emergency room, I was searching for a new doctor to fix me or having yet another test done. If the disease wasn’t going to kill me, I was going to kill myself! During that time there was no hope. The best doctors in Washington DC couldn’t stop it. I went into remission in 2004. Surviving such an ordeal really changed me. Being on the verge of death and some days honestly wanting to die just to make it all stop does something to you. After I went into remission I gained 40 lbs. I ate whatever I wanted with no thought just because I could. I think somewhere deep inside me I still have the “I deserve this” mentality. If I want that cookie I should be able to eat it since I have already suffered so much. I need to change my unconscious outlook. When I realize that I deserve to be healthy, the strength and perseverance I gained from my illness will help me finally achieve my goal!

Your ferrets are so cute!

What an incredible story - you are a true survivor. If you got through that, I believe there's nothing you can't accomplish. So much of weight loss is mental - I think you're on the right track.

I have to make weight loss a priority, and I also have to keep the other areas of my life functioning. I still have a family, a career, and other commitments. I owe it to myself to have a full-life, just a bit less well-rounded.

Maria, three cheers for a balanced life! Your story is amazing, and you're right that singleminded focus gets the job done, but it's not the way you want to live long-term. Juggling one ball is not always easy, but keeping three or four in the air at one time takes focus, practice, skill and talent - you've got all three!

I was cast in a lead singing role on a national tour when I was 19. In preparing for the final callback, I really paid attention to my health, as well as rehearsing nearly every day. At the callback, I performed really well, had fun, but it wasn't perfect. I still got the job though.

How incredible is this - a national tour sounds like an amazing experience. This is what I love about QOTD - you never know what you're going to learn about your fellow Losers.

Now that I equate what I just wrote to weight loss it really opened my eyes. If I made myself that important I could do anything. GREAT question, it really gave me something to think about.

Great job with that early morning workout! That's truly not easy.

And you're absolutely right - take care of yourself they way you want your kids to be cared for and there's nothing that you can't do.

It calmed me down when I thought about giving back to the teaching community. I have given over 50 workshops in the last 12 years. I even at one time had a following. I saw the same people over and over again at these workshops. I didn't do it last year and I missed it. My next one is Nov 17th.

You are a blessing to those you are teaching, and also to all those they are teaching. Incredible how far your gift reaches. I'm so glad you're doing another one soon.


Monday/ Tuesday QOTD...

Think back to when you were successful at something in your past (NOT necessarily weight loss... like school, a personal challenge, work related, relationship related, a personal goal etc)

#1 What was it

#2 what strategies/ techniques/ things that worked for you then/ Can you translate into helping you now with your weightloss journey?

I'm not sure I'm up to answering this one. It's a great question, and I have quite a story about last year's half marathon and the months (and years) leading up to it, but I feel like a broken record...

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?

My favorite Disney spot is gone. I didn't get to go there nearly enough but I definitely have a deep and abiding love for the Adventurer's Club. I don't care what else they do to Pleasure Island, but can't we please have the AC back? Please? It was just so creative and funny and unique. It was a brand of entertainment that you can't find anywhere else, and I really miss it.

My next trip is to WDW on Saturday - I'm going to run the very last Race for the Taste. I am looking forward to running this 10K hopefully faster than my last 10K which was in July, and also very beautiful. if I can beat 1:06, I will be quite happy.

I don't think I'll find the parks to be different from when I was larger (except for my feet not hurting so much at the end of the day and feeling happier to have a photo taken), but I do need to behave differently. Some people joke that there are no calories in Disney. I know! Can you believe it!?! I can't believe it or I'm going to re-gain.

 

[swimchick1984]

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?[/QUOTE]


Where would I be right now? Hmmm I would think I would be in WDW enjoying some time with my wonderful husband. I think what will be different about my next trip is that I will be more self confident and not be beating myself because of the extra weight.

 

[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

Current Participants--------------88
not reporting in for 1 week-------14
not reporting in for 2 weeks-------5
not reporting in for 3 weeks------13 (dropped from the challenge)
Excused--------------------------0
weigh ins------------------------55
gains----------------------------13
maintains------------------------13
losses---------------------------28
first time weigh-ins----------------2

Biggest Loser 8 Fall Challenge Week 3
This weeks total group loss 26.1 pounds!
Total group weight loss so far 196.9 pounds!
Group weight loss goal 500 pounds! We’re getting there!
average percentage of weight lost 0.23%

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 3? This week, there’s 11 people with 1% or higher weight loss including one tie, so I’m posting 11 people in the Top 10. 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 3 Superstars!!
#10-1.02%-tigger813
#9-1.10%-JanuaryF
#8-1.14%-chirugeon
#7-1.18%-dreamlinda
#6-its a tie at 1.22%-lisaviolet & devonsmommy
#5-1.40%-LMO429
#4-1.58%-Worfiedoodles
#3-1.60%-sskem96
#2-2.00%-airtime247

and now

The WISH Biggest Loser 8 Fall Challenge
Week 3 Biggest Loser!!

#1-2.07%-sahbushka


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

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[tigger813]

How cool is that? I made the top 10 again!

Rainy day here so I'll finally get to try the Wii Fit Plus today! Was down this morning before working out so I'm psyched! Walking after supper helped me with that! Guess I'll have to squeeze in a workout every evening after supper from now on! Slept really well too!

Keep up the great work everyone! Congrats sahbushka! And all the other losers and maintainers!

 

[50sjayne]

Here are a few pics. I cant pass up an opportunity to show off my kids!

Trying to wriggle out of his ladybug costume!

In 2001 I came down with a debilitating illness. If I wasn’t heading to the emergency room, I was searching for a new doctor to fix me or having yet another test done. If the disease wasn’t going to kill me, I was going to kill myself! During that time there was no hope. The best doctors in Washington DC couldn’t stop it. I went into remission in 2004. Surviving such an ordeal really changed me. Being on the verge of death and some days honestly wanting to die just to make it all stop does something to you. After I went into remission I gained 40 lbs. I ate whatever I wanted with no thought just because I could. I think somewhere deep inside me I still have the “I deserve this” mentality. If I want that cookie I should be able to eat it since I have already suffered so much. I need to change my unconscious outlook. When I realize that I deserve to be healthy, the strength and perseverance I gained from my illness will help me finally achieve my goal!

Lol! The Hershey is too funny. And that is a good idea for a kitty costume- they are adorable. I don't know much about ferrets, we had one come in at the pound and he was nice. I was a little scared of him at first. I know they are a lot of work!
It makes sense how you gained weight and how you have thoght that out is smart.

 

[ShortyNBug]

Had a bad day yesterday eating wise. Went over 2000 cals. I am going to stay under my calorie goal today to try and even it out. Will also stay away from the sodium because I'm sure I had enough last night for the rest of this week. Stayed the same again at weigh in so I'm hoping to actually move the scale a lil this week. I'm not going to let one bad food day get me down.

I worked my shipping job so I was on my feet for 8 hours. We walk 5-8 miles in 8 hours doing that job, depending on what parts you need so I wasn't just sitting at my desk eating all day.

I took a day off of the Cto5K. Back at it tonight at W4D1........

 

[JanuaryF]

Yay for top 10! This is going to be a maintain week, though, with the turkey and pie and dressing/stuffing (mmmmmm) this weekend... Its gonna be tough!

 

[ShortyNBug]

Going to set myself up with a goal for the end of the cahllenge. I think maybe that will help me stay on track. I hadn't set one yet and I've hovered right at abou the same number the whole time so far. I'm going to aim high and shoot for 20 pounds by the end of the challenge. That puts my at an average of about 1.8 a week from here on out. I will hold my head high and try my best to get it done. It will also keep me accountable at Thanksgiving!

 

[sskem96]

QOTD: I generally consider MK my favorite place, but if I were at WDW right now, I'd be floating around the lazy river at BB. It's just so relaxing, and I've had a stressful weekend because it was so busy at work.

Today's kinda my Monday becasue I'm just now recovered from the weekend. I worked 45 hours in 4 days, slept very little, and ate junk food because there was never time to actually sit down and eat a salad or anything like that. Back OP today and hoping I don't end up gaining to much this week! I'm working from home today because the next 8 week schedule is due out on Sun. and I haven't been able to work on it at work, so I have to do it on my day off between loads of laundry.

Tomorrow I'm driving 2 1/2 hours to Davenport, IA to look at some chihuahua puppies. We've been looking for one for about a year, searching rescues and such, but haven't found the right one for us yet. A lady in IA has 2 girls and a boy, and one of the girls is named Black Pearl. We thought since it's a Disney name, maybe that's a sign! Our puggle is named Riley after the guy in National Treasure, and we plan to name our chi Daisy, so the kids are already calling her Daisy Duck Black Pearl. I told them that's too big of a name for a tiny girl! DH and my best friend both have to work, so I'm waiting to hear from my mom to see if she can go, otherwise I'll have to go by myself.

I made #3 on the loser board for last week! I better get my butt in gear and do my workout to make up for all that junk I ate the last couple days, and I missed 2 days of working out! DH is at the gym for a personal training session now, so I can't be slacking off!

 

[jennz]

Hello again everyone...I'm back. I didn't go anywhere except away from the computer. My dad was visiting from FL for a few weeks and my schedule got majorly disrupted, but in a good way.

Sorry to read about so many illnesses...I hope everyone is feeling better!!

I have taken a few days off of walking because my muscles were feeling very very weak, not sure why...maybe I had a bug or something b/c I was also very tired. Actually whatever I had a month ago is back - so that might be it. I went to the dr. yesterday and am back on prednisone, that helped tremondously and I am already feeling relief today -

Vija - hopefully your PA will help! I finally called the dr a month ago for some issues I'd been having and he wasn't it, so I saw they nurse practioner - she was great!! I am SO glad I went - I hope you have the same experience.

I wanted to share...as you might remember my mom passed away suddenly in late April. I thought I was doing just fine, but went I saw the nurse practitioner on another issue she asked me a few questions and wanted to know if I wanted to try an antidepressant...I told her I didn't really think I was depressed, that I was having a normal reaction and she pretty much told me that depression is a "normal" reaction. So I've been on it for a month and wow - I do notice a difference. Almost like a light is back on in my life - hard to describe. I have "desire" again, I want the house to look nice again...does that make sense? Like I have hope again. But I never thought I didn't before...anyway kind of rambling but it's all good.

 

[pjlla]

Well I didn't attend the Univeristy of Hawaii I can tell her that it super expensive to live here, the campus is very old and need of repair and that thier is not alot of housing. Tell her to look into Hawaii Pacific University. I dont know how the prices compare but the HPU campus is alot nicer as far as being green. Also what does she want to major in? The nursing program at HPU is looked at as alot better then the UH program.

As far as my thyroid it is currently not under control and I am waiting for an appointment with the endocronoligist. My family has alot of thyroid problems, so I was blessed.

Actually, DD is probably going to major in marine biology with a minor in environmental science. She was looking at UH for obvious "marine" reasons, but I will definitely tell her about HPU! We KNOW that the cost of living will be the biggest issue probably. We told her she can live in a hammock on the beach and use the bathroom at the closest gas station! That should keep the housing costs down!

I'm still sick. Boo. At least today was one of the best days I have had so far in school. I felt like I was crabbier than normal with the kids (because of being sick) which I wasn't thrilled about, but we also had far fewer issues today.

I weigh in tomorrow, and am so close to having a 5 lb weightloss. I am excited and hope it comes! I haven't managed to lose 5 lbs in a long time.

Well... stress and illness are not the recommended weight loss ways, but whatever works I suppose! Hope you feel better soon.

Hey everyone! First thanks for the congrats and good wishes, and also thanks for the prayers. I took the advice and made an appointment. The bad part is, I can't get in with my regular MD, but I guess it is good to get in and be seen. It is with a Physicians Assistant who works with my regular MD so hopefully things will be similar. Thanks for the prayers, I really mean it, I appreciate them more than you know!

I read the posts and they are all inspiring. I love the stories you guys have posted. I don't have the time to do personal responses today, and I'm on call, but tomorrow I should be able to do all of them.

You should feel just fine about seeing the PA. Everything they do is usually checked by the MD they work with/for. In fact, if the PA has any questions about you, he/she will probably bring in the MD to have a look at you, so you may end up seeing your MD anyhow. I'm sending up more prayers for you today.

Hello again everyone...I'm back. I didn't go anywhere except away from the computer. My dad was visiting from FL for a few weeks and my schedule got majorly disrupted, but in a good way.

Sorry to read about so many illnesses...I hope everyone is feeling better!!

I have taken a few days off of walking because my muscles were feeling very very weak, not sure why...maybe I had a bug or something b/c I was also very tired. Actually whatever I had a month ago is back - so that might be it. I went to the dr. yesterday and am back on prednisone, that helped tremondously and I am already feeling relief today -

Vija - hopefully your PA will help! I finally called the dr a month ago for some issues I'd been having and he wasn't it, so I saw they nurse practioner - she was great!! I am SO glad I went - I hope you have the same experience.

I wanted to share...as you might remember my mom passed away suddenly in late April. I thought I was doing just fine, but went I saw the nurse practitioner on another issue she asked me a few questions and wanted to know if I wanted to try an antidepressant...I told her I didn't really think I was depressed, that I was having a normal reaction and she pretty much told me that depression is a "normal" reaction. So I've been on it for a month and wow - I do notice a difference. Almost like a light is back on in my life - hard to describe. I have "desire" again, I want the house to look nice again...does that make sense? Like I have hope again. But I never thought I didn't before...anyway kind of rambling but it's all good.

Glad to hear you found your "light" again! It must feel so refreshing. Everything you said made total sense (at least to me anyhow ). I hope you had a nice visit with your Dad.

I finally have a day off today (well, off of work, but I still have to coach robotics and get the kids to their activities today). I managed 25 minutes on the treadmill and 20 minutes of circuit training, followed by a healthy "Flat Belly" inspired breakfast and a cup of white tea.

I started thinking about all of the "metabolism boosting" and "weight loss inducing" foods that I keep reading about in different places.... white tea, green tea, vegetable juice, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy, etc. If I tried to eat the "recommended" servings of these items every day, I wouldn't have any points/calories left for "real" food! One study says you should have three servings of low-fat dairy every day.... well, there goes at least 6 points. Then another study says a serving of vegetable juice/V-8 juice before every meal... there goes another 3 points. Then a cup of green tea with a bit of sweetener... there goes another point... and a serving of "MUFA" (monounsaturated fatty acids) with every meal... that is easily 8 points per day! That is about 18 points of the 20 I am allowed every day! It all seems kind of crazy!!

I had a dream last night that I was on the Biggest Loser Campus! I was sitting around talking with Jillian (and letting her know just what I thought of her 30 day Shred DVD ) and with Bob. I kept wondering if they realized that I was really a fat person on the inside. I kept wanting to tell them that I had lost almost 80 pounds and that I wasn't a "naturally slim" person and that they should be proud of me!!

I kept finding "hidden" treats and candy and having to throw them away. People kept coming in, young and old, male and female, wanting to be on the BL. And we had to keep interviewing them (Bob and Jillian and I) about why they should be here, etc. And some of them were eating right in front of us, as if to prove that they couldn't stop! And I felt so bad for most of them... "I have been there"... I kept wanting to tell them.

Anyone want to analyze my dream??

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?

I would be sitting on Main Street... near sunset, waiting for the fireworks and SpectroMagic parade. I would have a GREAT SPOT.... comfortable with a great view. My DH and kids would be right next to me. We would be ending a FABULOUS, stress-free, fun, exhausting day at the MK.

We might be looking forward to a late dinner at Chef Mickey's. The Main Street "atmosphere" music would be playing (I ADORE that music) and I would just be relaxing, people watching, and waiting for my favorite parade.

The kids would be happy, relaxed (not fighting) and chatting. DH would have had that day where he finally "GETS IT" and understands why Disney is so special to the kids and I and he wants to talk about planning the NEXT trip!!

Since I really did lose 35-ish pounds before our last trip in 2008, I know that I would be feeling tired but invigorated at the same time. Since I would be at my goal weight, I would LOVE to be in pictures and I would be searching for the nearest Photopass photographer so that we could get another family picture done.... maybe this one would be for the Christmas cards!! We would take nice serious pictures with all smiles, and silly pictures with Mickey hats and such.

Wow..... it makes me LONG for a Disney vacation. Too bad there isn't one in the works right now. It makes me so sad.

I hope everyone has a great "hump" day OP. I challenge you to get in an extra 15 minutes of exercise, over and above what you had planned. Can you do it??? I am at 45 minutes of exercise right now, but I am going to try to squeeze in another 15. I'll let you know if I do it!...................P

 

[lisah0711]

Congratulations to all our superstars and especially to our biggest loser this week Sahbushka! Nice job!

to you, jennz. I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds like you had a good visit with your Dad.

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?

If I was in my favorite Disney spot right now I would be sitting in the Animation Courtyard at DCA where the big screens are watching the videos and listening to the music. Then I would head over to DL to ride Pirates of the Caribbean and have lunch at the Blue Bayou.

My last Disney trip was already different for me even with the relatively small weight loss that I've had this year. I could actually walk and not worry about my feet hurting all the time. Before that I honestly was afraid I had let myself get too old and fat to go to Disney.

I agree with everyone who says it will be nice to look at a picture of myself at Disney and not sigh or hate it.

Have a great OP day, all!

 

[pjlla]

I hope everyone has a great "hump" day OP. I challenge you to get in an extra 15 minutes of exercise, over and above what you had planned. Can you do it??? I am at 45 minutes of exercise right now, but I am going to try to squeeze in another 15. I'll let you know if I do it!...................P

I did it! I got in another 18 minutes on the TM. I used 5 pound hand weights while I was on.... I've already done full incline today and it isn't a "run" day for me. So I am happy with myself! How about you? Can you do something extra for YOU today??................P

 

[sahbushka]

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?

[/QUOTE]

Hmmmm favorite Disney spot...that's a tough one. I love riding the train around the DLR at night as all the lights are twinkling. I like it to be during the holidays and I especially enjoy the stop at Toontown as I feel like we get to be a part of the Holiday decor for IASW.

I just got back from DLR a couple weeks ago and I was about 40 lbs lighter than I had been the last time I had gone. The differences I saw were that the rides fit better, or rather I fit better in them. Especially ones like star tours and tower of terror where you are right next to someone else. Before I had been partially in their space, now, not so much. I envision next time to be even better (I am going on the Divas trip in February). I am hoping to be down another 35-40 by then and am looking forward to my legs not being as tired and not having to worry about sitting next to someone skinny on BTMRR. I always feel bad because the bar only comes down to me and then they are sitting there with nothing holding them in!

I am very excited to be the BL this week. I had wondered whether I would be during this challenge since I have been losing for over 4 months now and didn't know if I could pull large enough numbers to get that spot! Congrats to all the people who are still here in this challenge...especially to the ones who are struggling...it can be hard to come here when you aren't feeling good about your choices, but it shows so much strength and committment to keep trying!

Sarah

 

[jennz]

Sarah congrats on being biggest loser this week! And 50 pounds - wow!!!! Do you have any tips to share?

Pjilla and Lisa...thank you Sometimes grief can seem like such a solitary journey and no one "gets it" but I do know that's not true. I am soooo glad to see an improvement in me though!

Pjilla - okay the 15 minute challenge for today - I'm on it! Once I get done working lol

 

[tigger813]

I did the WATP 3 mile walk and then finally got a chance to try out the Wii Fit PLUS! It's pretty cool. There is a bicycling, skateboarding, snowball fight game. They were fun. I'm going to try the obstacle course in awhile. There are also mini routines to focus on a certain area and they are quite good. I'll give more details after I try it out some more.

 

[jenjolt]

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?


I would be at WDW enjoying a ride on the Haunted Mansion and enjoying the day!!! I was just there and I'm itching to get back!!! I love me some Disney world!!!!! I really do!!!!!

I hope to be down by 40lbs for my next trip (I'm down 29 right now) and I hope to look even better in my photos!!!! This trip I felt good and that made all the difference to me!

 

[Cinderella Girl]

For Wednesdays QOTD:

Pick your favorite Disney spot (WDW, DLR, Castaway Cay, DCL, etc) WHERE WOULD YOU BE RIGHT NOW???? What would you be doing, give us details!

AND how do you envision your next trip to WDW/DLR/DCL to be different after your successful weight loss journey?


I love walking around the lake at the Caribbean Beach Resort in WDW. I have stayed there several times and after I check in the first thing I do is take a walk around the lake and plan all my Disney adventures for the week. That is always a happy walk for me!

I envision my next trip being amazing. Being able to ride all the rides with the lap bar not hitting my stomach.
I also want to parasail at eh Contemporary Resort. I have never been able to do that, because I am ashamed of my weight.
Disney World at my goal weight, will be AMAZING!!!

Have a Magical Day!

Molly