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

[maiziezoe]

Well guys, I guess I am allergic to exercise!
I went out to do a fast walk today. I did manage to do a mile, which isn't a lot, but for me its a lot more than I have been doing. I was just bee bopping along and kept noticing that my arms were itching but I kept trying to ignore it. As I walked back up to my house I looked at my arms and they were covered in hives! Yuck. I put on some Benedryl and its helping, but man, what luck!

I decided that I am not waiting until I lose weight to look better. I bought my self 8 new tops and 2 pairs of workout capri's online at Walmart. I hate spending the money on me, but I kinda agree with my hubby's favorite statement"Happy wife, happy life". If I feel better about myself I think it will rub off on my girls and eventually my whole life. I am trying to be more positive and focus on all the blessings I have. Later this week I am getting new contacts, and if I ever hit the 20 pound mark..... no.... WHEN I hit the 20 pound loss, I am getting my hair done at a really nice place in town that I have always wanted to go. Ok, now that I said all that..... someone tell me I am not being a terrible person spending all this money on myself!?!?!

Happy Wife, Happy Life is my husbands mantra too. I totally agree.

Don't feel bad for spending a little money on yourself. I always feel a little guilty spending money on myself but when I am wearing the new SMALLER clothes I bought, I feel great about myself and that is what is important!

 

[jennz]

Morning all! I haven't had time to read everything that I have missed since Saturday morning, but I have a "Mommy brag" that I need to share!

At DD's swim banquet on Saturday night she won their highest award! Their "Tigershark Award" (team name) is given to the person that best overall embodies what it means to be a Tigershark....improved swim times, team spirit, sportsmanship, leadership, good attitude, hard work, etc. I couldn't have been prouder. They give YMCA Mind, Body, and Spirit awards and I was kind of hoping she might get the Spirit award, but she did better than that!

Sorry to be so "proudy pants" but I am just so stinking proud of her!! I knew I could share it here with you all...........................P

Woo hoo!!! How awesome for your dd! and for you - please be proudy pants! You have every reason to. Congrats!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Monday's QOTD: Part of the weight loss process if figuring out why we gained weight in the first place and figuring out strategies to avoid the causes. What was your weight loss catalyst and how do you manage or avoid the catalyst.

The first time I really gained weight I was in grad school, and I wasn't paying any attention to anything I ate, and doing nothing but my internship and my thesis. When I wasn't working on those, I was watching tv and eating my stress away. I never really lost that weight before I started planning a wedding. I slimmed down a bit, then had the stress of a cross-country move, new job, and then pregnancy. I slowly lost 25 lbs after giving birth, and then just sort of coasted for quite awhile (okay, about a decade ). I'd try a little, give up, and then start the cycle again. I honestly thought there really wasn't much I could do. I think my catalyst to gain is a combination of stress, and not putting myself first -- worrying and working on what I could produce, instead of how I look and feel, as well as my health. The one thing I have to always keep doing is pay attention, and keep doing things for me! I know it sounds selfish -- but it doesn't have to be big things. Getting enough rest, making time to workout, making time to eat properly, these have to be as basic as brushing my teeth -- I have to treat me like I would my child, and make sure I'm taken care of.

Maria

 

[flipflopmom]

Thank you so much for today's QOTD. It really saved me this evening. I got my run done, and had a PR best mile pace at 11"14'. Now that I have finished c25K, I am using my nike + app, and set it to a 5K distance. Had a PR time of 35 minutes and 3 seconds in 5.02K.

Anyway, immediately after running, we got in the car and did the 45 minute drive to gymnastics. I was absolutely famished, and wanted Mexican really badly. DD2 fell asleep, so I thought I'd settle for Taco Bell. I said to myself "you said on BL you were going to stay out of the drive through", came home, and just had a yummy and filling hummus, spinach, and turkey sandwich!

 

[tigger813]

So bummed! They canceled my Irish Step class! There were only 2 of us so they couldn't continue it! NO exercise for me today except for giving a massage! Actually a bit achy so I maybe should do something. I was up this morning for the weekend but I'll survive. It was a busy weekend!

I may stay home tomorrow and get some stuff done around here, especially if I keep my little one home. I will also get in some workout time!

 

[Nicole786]

I had a really bad evening. I haven't been able to run in 2 days because of the weather, and i've been feeling fat all weekend even though i've been behaving. Tonight I had homemade fried chicken cutlets (2 peices) and 1/2 cup of wheat spaghetti. I feel awful!! I feel so nauseous and so down about it. I want to go work out soon but I don't want it to hinder my run tomorrow (i took the 2 days off for the weather and because i started getting shin pain)

 

[Graciesmom77]

Nicole786 - I am sorry you are feeling so down. Its hard when your busy kicking your own butt, but look at it this way, atleast you know you messed up. Think about when you would eat badly and not even care! I did that all the time and now when I eat something I shouldn't have, I can say, "ya know that wasn't the best decision" and move on. Try and remember that this process is comprised of many many steps, and a couple missteps here and there won't matter. In the end you will be healthier and happier, even if you have a couple backslides. I hope you feel better tomorrow!

Tomorrow I am going to take the baby, who is going to be 1 next week, to out first Music, Movement and Me class. I think its like a Gymboree, but I had a 50% off a 6 week session fee coupon from the entertainment book. I am LOVING this book! I love saving money and I have really wanted to take a class with Maddie. She always gets drug around to all the older girls activities and this one will be for her only. I hope it will be fun.

I did well on food and I walked a mile today. I sure hope that scale moves this week. I have 9 1/2 weeks to lose 18 pounds, and I think I can do it, I just have to keep motivated!

Thanks for all the great responses about taking care of myself. I am trying not to stress, but taking care of me and spending money on myself is pretty new to me. My husband is so supporrtive. Awhile back I mentioned how cool I thought the I Pod touch is and now he wants to get it for me. He says it will make my working out more fun, but really he just wants to spoil me because he knows I usually freak if he gets me stuff. He's so cute!

I hope you are all having a good night.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Morning all! I haven't had time to read everything that I have missed since Saturday morning, but I have a "Mommy brag" that I need to share!

At DD's swim banquet on Saturday night she won their highest award! Their "Tigershark Award" (team name) is given to the person that best overall embodies what it means to be a Tigershark....improved swim times, team spirit, sportsmanship, leadership, good attitude, hard work, etc. I couldn't have been prouder. They give YMCA Mind, Body, and Spirit awards and I was kind of hoping she might get the Spirit award, but she did better than that!

Sorry to be so "proudy pants" but I am just so stinking proud of her!! I knew I could share it here with you all...........................P

Congrats!

Tracey--sorry your class got cancelled.

I've enjoyed reading everyone's qoftheday replies.

We got take out again tonight. We've really fallen into a rut with this. I'm cutting myself some slack tonight, because I did go to the Y and ran for half an hour and did group strength for an hour. I really wanted to skip it. DS called me this afternoon at work (which he rarely does) and had a complete meltdown. Other than being sad one time last semester, this is the first real problem he's had since starting college in August. He was so upset, and there really wasn't much I could do but listen. I felt really helpless. I was weepy all during group strength. There were several times I seriously thought about leaving. Once I got on the treadmill and started running, things improved. He left me a voice message and seems to be doing better.

So, I know I've said it before, but I really need to work on the take-out. I really don't mind cooking, it's the planning I hate. Time to stop talking and start doing.

Have a great evening. I'm trying to stay up until 10 so that I don't wake up at 4 again, but I'm fading quick.

 

[tigger813]

I sooooo want to go to bed right now! My back is a bit achy tonight! I think I need to exercise! I'll get up tomorrow and get some time in. Will only go into work tomorrow if needed as I need to get my house cleaned up before we have company on Saturday and it's easier to clean the house when it is empty! I want to finish DD1s room tomorrow so I can then focus on the living room and dining room. I have to go to the transfer station at some point tomorrow.

Hope you all have a great night! I need to get moving again tomorrow so I don't lose my clippie! I was pretty good overall today except for skipping exercising and not really drinking much water at all. Just didn't feel that thirsty.

 

[mikamah]

Thanks to everyone for sharing their journeys.

It's difficult to look back on the ups and downs. I've been a yo-yo dieter my whole adult life, and when I think on the happier times of my life, I was more active, and thinner, never thin, but on the thinner side for me. I am an emotional eater, a long, bad relationship in my 20s had me up over 200 for the first time, that relationship ended badly at the same time my dad died, and I ate through the grief and emotions again. About 10 months after my dad died, I started country dancing, and loved it, went 3-4 nights a week, and slimmed down again, but after a few years, the pounds slowly crept on again, and when I got pregnant with Michael I was 205, and in the past 8 years, off and on with ww, up and down with the same 30 pounds with my emotions. I'm definitely a binge eater, and it is especially hard at night when I am alone. I can so relate to the eating alone, and it not counting. I know my catalysts are my emotions, and eating emotionally doesn't make me feel better in the long run, and I try to remember, pjlla's words, I can't always control what is happening around me, but I can control my reaction to it.

As for pants in wdw, I usually wear capris- I have a couple pair of nylon type that dry quickly, but I've not been in severe heat before, so for august I'll be bringing more shorts too, and play it by ear. Even in january last year it was 30 in the mornings, but I still wore my capris the whole week.

Have a good night.

 

[jenanderson]

There were so many great posts today...thanks everyone for sharing because it really makes me realize that I am not alone with all of this.

Plan a new project. The idea of starting a project gives you a new lease on life.

I am applying for new jobs this spring so my new project is going to be working hard on my portfolio and feeling prepared for interviewing again!

On a happy note, yesterday dh and I booked a trip to wdw in May for our anniversary. We have never really celebrated our anniversary. On our first he was on a ship on the way to the Persian Gulf. So, we will be at WL for our 23 anniversary, which happens to be on the 23rd. Dh loves numbers, so he's very excited!

Sounds like a wonderful trip! Way to celebrate your anniversary!

Morning all! I haven't had time to read everything that I have missed since Saturday morning, but I have a "Mommy brag" that I need to share!

At DD's swim banquet on Saturday night she won their highest award! Their "Tigershark Award" (team name) is given to the person that best overall embodies what it means to be a Tigershark....improved swim times, team spirit, sportsmanship, leadership, good attitude, hard work, etc. I couldn't have been prouder. They give YMCA Mind, Body, and Spirit awards and I was kind of hoping she might get the Spirit award, but she did better than that!

Sorry to be so "proudy pants" but I am just so stinking proud of her!! I knew I could share it here with you all...........................P

WOW! I bet you are totally proud of your DD...and you should be! You have obviously raised your girl right and she sounds like a lovely young lady!

This upcoming Saturday is the Challenge Obesity 5K! I believe that a few of us on here are planning to run it? You guys still in? I'm going to try to get there early and will be wearing WISH green. I'm trying for a new PR, so I hope it's not too crowded a field. I was looking at the difference between 2008 and 2009 and it seems like this event really grew between those two years! I am starting to get very excited! I had a great run last night and can't wait to pull out the stops on this race!

DH and I will be there. I am not sure what I am wearing yet! I will post it later in the week. I will tell you though...DH is 6'3" so he is one tall (fairly skinny) dude! I know for sure that I will be in a skirt - either my black one or my pink one with swirly colors on it. I would love to meet up with you!

Thank you so much for today's QOTD. It really saved me this evening. I got my run done, and had a PR best mile pace at 11"14'. Now that I have finished c25K, I am using my nike + app, and set it to a 5K distance. Had a PR time of 35 minutes and 3 seconds in 5.02K.

Anyway, immediately after running, we got in the car and did the 45 minute drive to gymnastics. I was absolutely famished, and wanted Mexican really badly. DD2 fell asleep, so I thought I'd settle for Taco Bell. I said to myself "you said on BL you were going to stay out of the drive through", came home, and just had a yummy and filling hummus, spinach, and turkey sandwich!

What a totally successful day for you! Way to go on finishing your c25k program and having such a great run today and really great that you went home and ate something healthy and delicious!!!

 

[my3princes]

Thank you so much for today's QOTD. It really saved me this evening. I got my run done, and had a PR best mile pace at 11"14'. Now that I have finished c25K, I am using my nike + app, and set it to a 5K distance. Had a PR time of 35 minutes and 3 seconds in 5.02K.

Anyway, immediately after running, we got in the car and did the 45 minute drive to gymnastics. I was absolutely famished, and wanted Mexican really badly. DD2 fell asleep, so I thought I'd settle for Taco Bell. I said to myself "you said on BL you were going to stay out of the drive through", came home, and just had a yummy and filling hummus, spinach, and turkey sandwich!

Way to go

 

[my3princes]

QOTD for Tuesday: Since today's (yesterday's ) question was thought provoking and serious, I want today's to be fun. So tell us something about you that we don't already know.

I am a 40 year old mother of 3 boys, with a degree in business management that I have yet to get paid to use. Instead I've chosen to be a stay at home Mom with a few part time jobs. I am a lifeguard, bartender, waitress, substitue teacher, volunteer, vacation planner and wife.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Jumping on before heading to bed.

pjlla - congrats to your DD for her award! Keep being a Proudy Pants!


Worfie - I really like your line "I have to treat me like I would my child, and make sure I'm taken care of." I'm adding that to my list of motivators

flipflop - great job skipping the drive-thru :goodvibe

tigger - sorry your class got cancelled. You really seemed to be enjoying it.

Nicole - I think its great that you came on here and talked about your misstep and how you feel. That's taking action to make a change!

Rose - glad your son was able to call you and get his frustration out



And now to answer Tuesday's QOTD, here's something I don't think I've mentioned on here. I was an exchange student when I was 18. Went to Holland and lived with a family there for 11months. It was a highschool program, and although I had just graduated high school, I had to go to high school while I was there. It was an amazing experience with some really great times (and some not so great). I discovered a lot about myself that year. Also, I started dating my DH just before leaving, and after I'd been there for 10 months, he came to visit and we travelled around Europe for 2 weeks.

 

[donac]

Do something nice for yourself. Get a flower or two and put them where you can see them. You don't have to buy them. Find some in your yard. I have two yellow tulips in my yard that I never planted.

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD: Just before I turned 17, I shattered my leg. It was the beginning of July, I'd been in the bed most all of June. Wanted to go to 4-H all night skate party just to see friends, promised I wouldn't skate. Well, instead I tried doing aeriels (no handed cartwheels) on skates, and crashed. Ended up with 2 leg surgeries, a bone graft from my hip, a plate, and 14 screws in my leg, and crutches for 6 months. It took a long time to recover, I was a cheerleader, actually made the college cheer squad in the spring, but had to quit due to too much pain and swelling in my leg.

I share this today b/c my leg was hurting a bit last night after my run, for the first time since I started running. It really scared me, so it's on my mind!

Just remembered I have 2 chapters in a book to read for my class tonight! I've been so stressed over that research paper it slipped my mind! Off to read. Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

QoftheDay--I am a baseball fanatic. We have a AAA minor league baseball team in our town. We have season tickets and the first homegame is tomorrow night! So exciting. The only bad thing is they have $1 beer on Weds and Thurs this week--which is really not good for my weight loss. I'm really excited to see all of our friends we haven't seen in a while and hopefully make some new ones. We moved our seats a little this year and now we're 4 or 5 (can't remember) rows behind first base. I was never really into spectator sports growing up, but I love baseball. I'm even thinking about getting a subscription to Baseball America!

flipflopmom--hope your leg is feeling better. I can see why it would scare you.

Luvbaloo--thanks for the comment. It's much better to look at it as, that's great that he felt he could call, than feeling so helpless that I couldn't fix it.

I am going to plan dinner for tonight this morning, and dh said he'd stop at the store after work, so that I can go to the Y for a bit after work.

Have a good day!

 

[jennz]

Hello everyone! I am going to go back and read yesterday's responses, I only read Pam's (because hers was my email notifcation ) and they sound great! I spent 10 hours scoring yesterday, getting ready to do it again! I did take time to do my wii Walk It Out and I felt good about that.

Shannon what a great experience, to live in Holland for 11 months and then have the chance to tour Europe with your now-DH!

Flipflopmom- OUCH! I'll bet your parents screamed as they were hugging you. I'm sure you think about it differently now that you're a parent! I have a friend who would have done the same thing you did - she has to have a knee replacement in the next year or two. That is a miracle that you can still walk let alone run after that...has that change your outlook on your health and fitness at all?

Rose&Mike - We love baseball too! We haven't made it to our AAA team yet although we always talk about it. We are Braves fans here, DH has always been one and converted me (mostly) and DD was born into Braves fandom. We saw them at spring training at Wide World of Sports one year, that is such a great stadium!

It was hard to think of what you guys don't know about me, my two go-tos I'm sure I've already shared (WDW ex-cm and cancer survivor). Here's one...when I was 9 I caught dysentry (I don't know if I spelled that right) from a lake in Orlando and was very very sick, I still remember some of the hallucinations I had. When I got better I went to Scotland to stay with my grandma for 6 weeks. I had long hair at the time and my grandma,who was a very controlling woman but with the best intentions, made an appointment for a haircut for me at a "very good salon" and had my hair but into a page boy without telling my mom or asking me. I was very very quiet so I didn't say anything. My mom was so mad!

 

[lecach]

QOTD for Tuesday: Since today's (yesterday's ) question was thought provoking and serious, I want today's to be fun. So tell us something about you that we don't already know.


I've had open joint TMJ surgery 3 different times. The last one was to shove my cartilage back in place. It lasted a year and I currently have no cartilage between either side of my jaw bones. I have to be careful with chewy foods and talking too much.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Hmmmm..... I love to play Get Eleven Solitaire on Webkinz! I'm addicted to it! I usually play it on DD2s account as she is just getting started! I also love to sing. Also a Huge Dr. Who fan!!!!

Ok, that was three but those are my three biggest enjoyments right now.

Did 4 mile Walk Slim workout! Actually did all of the hi-impact today! First time I've been able to get through it! I'm up 2.4 from the weekend so I need to push it today. Gonna do 2 miles during BL as I usually do on Tuesday nights.

Time to get cleaning DD1s room again. I think I'll continue to listen to The Fellowship of the Rings audiobook while I do. If I put a movie on I get distracted too easily!

Making mini meatloafs for supper in muffin cups. DD1 likes them that way and I can also freeze what we don't eat.

Enjoy your day!