Biggest Loser 9 Spring challenge -- Part 2! HERE WE ARE! :)

[jennz]

Can I tell you much I really HATE Melissa! OMG! WHAT A WITCH! I want to mute the tv every time she is on the screen!

Just finished mile 7 for the day! 5 miles of WATP and 2 miles on the elliptical! Feeling so good to be working out again! I also really want to keep my 45 pound clippie! I may stay mostly on plan this weekend and keep up with the exercise so I can get my 50 pound clippie!

I had someone tell me that I'm wasting away to nothing! Really I'm not! But it's nice to hear when people notice!

I need to go buy some new capris and shorts for the summer! It's going to be 85 here tomorrow! I may run up to Kohls if I have time tomorrow!

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

It's hard to pick just one but we have been playing lots of games lately. I guess the one we like the most in our house because everyone can play it is Disney Sorry! DD2 picks that a lot! We also recently got Sorry Sliders which we've had a lot of fun with! We play games a few nights a week when our schedules allow! For our video game favorite I think our favorite is Lego Indiana Jones. We can't wait for the Harry Potter Lego Years 1-4 to come out in June!


SO excited that my Kingdom Keepers 3 book arrived today! We're going to try the online game as a family on Friday night! It looks interesting!


Loving the show tonight!!!!!! Well, except for the lady in RED! UGH!!!!!!

I have to ask, do you have problems sleeping when you exercise so late (to me after 7 is "so late" )? I do, and was just wondering.

Kingdom Keepers 3 - the author just did a book signing at DTD! I'm going to have to get that! Got the other 2 for DD and she hasn't read them yet.

Evening Everyone!

Oh boy...I am here to make a confession...

Skipped my run - It is raining hard here and it is cold. Yep, could get on the TM but I just don't even want to. Did some other exercising tonight and am skipping the run. BAD! I have checked the weather and have scheduled a run for Wednesday AND Thursday to make up for it. My long run on Saturday is going to be mighty hard if I don't get back out there and hit the pavement again.

I am eating M&Ms right out of a full bowl and not counting them! I have this major case of PMS going on...feel crappy, am moody, craving EVERYTHING! I have decided that I will eat how many ever I want and then just put M&Ms in my food journal and not even think about the points. The good thing is now that I have been dieting, I crave them but don't eat nearly as many as I normally would. I weighed in this morning and then this afternoon at WW and am down one more pound again today so I am not going to let this get to me. My thought tonight is that I obviously just need a night where I let this go and I will move on to a better day tomorrow. I would be more stressed about it if I knew that I was really going overboard.

I am now going to stop typing...move the M&M bowl...fill my water cup...and try to relax a bit tonight.

Later!
Jen

It happens. Great job refocusing!

I realize that I am having some issues with "Phantom fat" (a term I picked up from an article that Corrinak put up a link to). I KNOW that I am smaller than I have EVER been in my entire adult life, but I still feel the need to pull on oversized t-shirts with my yoga pants when I hit the gym to hide the belly that really doesn't exist any more. When I swam laps the other night I was concerned about my (very modest) wet swimsuit clinging to my 'fat hips and belly" when I got out of the pool..... but I know in reality that my hips and belly aren't really a problem. I just keep battling this image that I had for so many years... I guess I am seeing that phantom fat. It is kind of easy for me to realize now how people can become anorexic and truly NOT see themselves the way they really are.

And of course, as I am creeping closer to my goal (which is 5 lbs. lower than my original goal), I keep thinking that maybe I will drop my goal just a few MORE pounds... to put me in the 120's... a number I have truly NEVER EVER EVER seen on the scale in my entire life. But when/where will it stop? I need to keep my goal at 130 and work on toning up more, rather than slimming down more.

Well... sorry I can't stay and chat longer. Gotta run!.............P

I'm glad that you recognize that you are seeing something that's not there...really though it will take a long time for you to get past that, I think...you've been seeing yourself a certain way for years and now you've changed slowly. Girl keep looking at that picture you posted and you will see the slim trim you that we see! And I think the fitted clothes will help how you see yourself too.

QOTD: My favorite right now is Wii Walk It Out. I love that game! I'm NOT loving my BL for the Wii, I did at first but now...not so much. I think I might actually sell it on Amazon.

Yesterday I was back to activity after being sick a week and I am a little stiff today! Can't believe how fast we lose our muscle, but again I went from an hour or so of exercise/day to bed, so I guess it's not that surprising. I did feel much better after exercising though.

DD and friend just woke up...I hear murmurs. DD had a bloody nose at 1:25 this morning, that really scared her, she rarely has those so of course Mom helped her out. I'll take it while I can right?

It's supposed to storm here today so I'm going to get out with the puppies now, then clean the house later. Because you know I AM the only one in the house with those magical cleaning powers...dh tries but he's not quite as magical as me...he's a stacker, not a put-away-er, and dd is just a dropper.

 

[lecach]

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is your favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

Blackjack baby! We just booked a trip to Vegas last night. Had to wait on my Southwest Reward points to show up in my account. We're going July 3-8 and staying at the MGM for $55 a night.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

My favorite game is Trivial Pursuit -- I am full of useless knowledge

I popped up and ran 6M this AM. It felt good, I've been sluggish since Easter, when I did nothing. My next food challenge won't be until May, when our anniversary is the day before Mother's Day. I may have to plan for that weekend, and definitely keep moving!

Congratulations to all our Superstars, Losers, Maintainers, and a for those who need a little boost!

Maria

 

[maiziezoe]

Can I tell you much I really HATE Melissa! OMG! WHAT A WITCH! I want to mute the tv every time she is on the screen!

LOL! Melissa was my second favorite. First Daris then Melissa then Michael. I always pick one that I can relate to, one that lives near where I live and a mean one as my favorites.

QOTD: My favorite right now is Wii Walk It Out. I love that game! I'm NOT loving my BL for the Wii, I did at first but now...not so much. I think I might actually sell it on Amazon.

Did I tell you that I can't play Walk it Out anymore? I get... well... like a car sickness feeling. Walking sickness. Motion sickness. that's the word I am looking for!

Are you coming to Chicago this week?

 

[maiziezoe]

Good morning Losers!

Congrats on all our losers this week! Awesome job!

I'm getting my haircut today. I want something drastic. I would like to go super short (like Ellen) like I used to have it in the early 90's but I think I am still too fat for that. I'm excited about the change. I've been wearing my hair the same way (same style, different color) for about 7 years. No bangs and pulled back into a pony tail.

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!


I LOVE Trivial Pursuit but no one will play with me anymore because I always win. I have a bunch of completely useless info stuck in my noggin.

I also like to play Sims2 and Sims3 but I only play in the winter when I am stuck in the house.

I'm also really into playing Hold Em Poker on Facebook.

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: That is a tough one. I'm running a Lacrosse program and it is all consuming these days. I don't play many board games, the kids and dh play video games, but I can't seem to find the time. I think trying to keep to my schedule is a game, kind of like russian roulette some days

 

[corinnak]

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

I know we've discussed it here before, but I do LOVE Apples to Apples. I am really good at Scattergories. And I think Rockband is loads of fun.

I'm running follow spot for Sample Night Live again this month, so I'm off prepping the show the rest of the day.

Jenanderson - don't worry about missing one run. If it is just one, it won't make that much of a difference. It takes 2 weeks before you lose cardio conditioning, they say. I'm missing my workout today, if that makes you feel any better - it's one of THOSE weeks.

Congratulations to everyone who is still hanging in here!

 

[Nicole786]

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

I love to play the game "Things" with my friends at a party! On my own, I love Soccer so on my playstation 3, I have FIFA and I love that game! I'd like to think of myself as a "gamer" so I have all of these games (God of War, Uncharted, Halo etc..) that I never play because I lack the attention span but I do love a good multiplayer game of Halo or Call of Duty.

I play Sims on occasion but I haven't taken to Sims 3 so once I reinstall Sims 2 i'll probably play that more often!

 

[jennz]

LOL! Melissa was my second favorite. First Daris then Melissa then Michael. I always pick one that I can relate to, one that lives near where I live and a mean one as my favorites.



Did I tell you that I can't play Walk it Out anymore? I get... well... like a car sickness feeling. Walking sickness. Motion sickness. that's the word I am looking for!

Are you coming to Chicago this week?

Yes you said that about Walk It Out...I was thinking of you when I was playing the other day, maybe you could adjust the camera?

pm'd you about Chicago...

Good morning Losers!

Congrats on all our losers this week! Awesome job!

I'm getting my haircut today. I want something drastic. I would like to go super short (like Ellen) like I used to have it in the early 90's but I think I am still too fat for that. I'm excited about the change. I've been wearing my hair the same way (same style, different color) for about 7 years. No bangs and pulled back into a pony tail.

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!


I LOVE Trivial Pursuit but no one will play with me anymore because I always win. I have a bunch of completely useless info stuck in my noggin.

I also like to play Sims2 and Sims3 but I only play in the winter when I am stuck in the house.

I'm also really into playing Hold Em Poker on Facebook.

DH might be up for Trivial Pursuit w/you...his mind is a steel trap loaded with useless information. I'll keep that in mind in case you ever meet each other.

Okay we are on the same path in the universe or something...I have been pulling my hair back in the old reliable ponytail too and am ready for a change, and would love short but want to lose weight first! I really like Ramona's cut (not Ramona, just her hair) on Real HW NY, I might go for something like that. Post a pic when you get yours cut!

 

[tigger813]

Congrats to all the losers this week--and to the rest of us that are still here! Way to go!!!

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!

I would have to say my favorite is Boggle--My grandma taught me to play it when I was young and I have loved it ever since. I love that now I can play online against others--it's fun - especially when I play against 10-15 others and get the high score of 3 rounds--I love word games.

Another that I've only played once that I really enjoyed is the Harry Potter version of Clue--it's so fun because just like the moving stairs and 'room of requirement' in the series - doors here can 'move', leaving you unable to leave a room til that changes--it's a fun mix. Highly recommend

Have a great day!! Keep up the hard work as the week winds down

We love the Harry Potter CLUE game though DD2 is unable to really play it so we don't play it that much. Maybe we'll try to play it sometime this weekend.
We also love the Scene It games. We have started playing Little Big PLanet on the PS3. It's tricky so we don't play it too long. We also like Rock Band and ABBA and QUEEN Sing Star.

Came home for awhile as I had a headache. May have to go back to work in awhile.

Dancing and theater class for the girls later and then I hope to workout again later! I'm almost back to 45 pounds lost! Only .6 to go so I should have a good loss this week!

Enjoy the rest of your day! It's a hot one here today! At least it's cool here in my house!

 

[pjlla]

My favorite game is Trivial Pursuit -- I am full of useless knowledge

Maria

Good morning Losers!

Congrats on all our losers this week! Awesome job!

I'm getting my haircut today. I want something drastic. I would like to go super short (like Ellen) like I used to have it in the early 90's but I think I am still too fat for that. I'm excited about the change. I've been wearing my hair the same way (same style, different color) for about 7 years. No bangs and pulled back into a pony tail.

QOTD: Wednesday: I'm going to back to fun questions! What is you favorite game? It can be a video game, board game, card game, etc!


I LOVE Trivial Pursuit but no one will play with me anymore because I always win. I have a bunch of completely useless info stuck in my noggin.

I forgot about TP.... maybe because no one will play it with me any more because I always win! Glad to see so many of us "losers" are full of knowledge!!

Okay we are on the same path in the universe or something...I have been pulling my hair back in the old reliable ponytail too and am ready for a change, and would love short but want to lose weight first! I really like Ramona's cut (not Ramona, just her hair) on Real HW NY, I might go for something like that. Post a pic when you get yours cut!

Love all the hair talk. I had super long hair for many, many years (always below my shoulder blades).... bangs and ponytail..... EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! I finally bit the bullet and cut it (and donated it) from touching my waist band length to brushing my shoulder length in 2005. I just yesterday saw the pictures again and WOW was my hair long!!

I've kept is slightly below shoulder length since then until about last year when I started letting it get long again (mostly because I was too cheap to spend $30 at the salon). Now I am considering letting it get long enough to donate again.... but I'm not sure. I'm getting kind of tired of the length again. I may cut it before I go to Disney in May.

Well.... I've done my housework for the morning and my workout. I've made lunch for DH and myself. I now feel free to spend some time scrapping! .....................P

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

*Squee* Go me lol
I feel so good, its amazing

 

[jennz]

*Squee* Go me lol
I feel so good, its amazing

woo hoo go Kailey!

So I just watched Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution - wow!! I saw the first one and didn't really like it but this one was great!

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

woo hoo go Kailey!

So I just watched Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution - wow!! I saw the first one and didn't really like it but this one was great!

Thanks jennz

 

[maiziezoe]

Hair and gone... tee hee...

Before... sans my beloved ponytail holder.

And after...

Ooooohhhh... and I hit -40 today! Whooo Hooo.

 

[flipflopmom]

Nice cut!!!! You probably lost 5 pounds of hair!!! Seriously, it's really cute!

I don't really like to play games??? I know it's crazy, but I just don't love them. I like Taboo, some wii games, word tap on my ipod touch, but i'm just not a gamer, I guess..

Trying to decide when I will run. May be late tonight. They are having a softball scrimmage at the park I usually run at, and I don't want to focus on missing balls! I guess I could just run the neighborhood when dh gets home to watch the girls. We'll see!

 

[jennz]

Hair and gone... tee hee...

Before... sans my beloved ponytail holder.

And after...

Ooooohhhh... and I hit -40 today! Whooo Hooo.

Love it!!!!

 

[jbm02]

Hair and gone... tee hee...



Ooooohhhh... and I hit -40 today! Whooo Hooo.

Happy Birthday~~!!

 

[jbm02]

Hair and gone... tee hee...

Before... sans my beloved ponytail holder.

And after...

Ooooohhhh... and I hit -40 today! Whooo Hooo.

Happy Birthday!!

 

[jbm02]

Hot day here today - over 83 degrees!!! I am not used to this yet! (and I am sure it will be back to the 50s by this time next week...) Finished a 3.5 mile run but it was hard. I really labored out there. Had AM boot camp this morning and finished it off with shovelling some dirt at home because we're building a paver walkway from the driveway to the back patio. I'm beat. Now off to the orthodontist and piano class!