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

[my3princes]

I'm here and still plugging along. I'm working days at school this week and night either have Lacrosse games or working my other job. I feel like I'm passing myself coming and going. I am happy to report that I managed a near game fiasco with officials problems and bad weather. Somehow b the grace of god we managed to play 2 games in rain/sleet/snow and both of our teams won I can do this and I can lose weight in the process.

 

[jenanderson]

Quotd tues. : Share with us something you have done lately that you are proud of.

Well, besides the weight loss and the lifestyle change....

My blood pressure has gone way down.

I ran/walked a 10k on Sunday just for fun (okay, I did it to get out of the house. My kids were driving me NUTS).

Spin Class... after the first class last week, I swore I would never take another Spin class. I took another yesterday. I feel my Spinning days are over though. It's a little rough on my old Lupus body.

I need to get out for my run/walk. I can't decide if I want to do a 5k, 10k or 4 miles today. My knee hurts a little from Spinning yesterday. I can't di anything unless I step away from the computer.

Way to go! I love all the things you are proud of! I think it is great to read all about all the exercising everyone is fitting in.

I am getting more motivated because seeing that everyone can run this and run that-- I feel like why int he world can't I run---but I will try. I can run for a mile and I can workout hard even for speed burst but can't seem to steady run-- just got to keep trying! I like when I mix up my workout -- make my body keep thinking-- so 3 days on the elliptical 3 days on the treadmill and 1 on the bike-- we'll see what happens when I have to be at the football field from 8a-10a then baseball --ugh! I may be up at 5am--don't think that's going to happen!

You can do it! I cannot tell you how hard it was for me to start running and then how hard it was to extend my running and I still struggle with lengthening my runs. I have just decided that it takes time. I love that you know you just have to keep trying. It will happen!

QOTD: I'm proud of myself for getting so motivated again! I had a rough start today but it's getting better!

I'm also proud of myself when someone says they really love the massages I give!

I'm proud that I got the girls rooms cleaned out!

I'm also proud that I've been able to retain my 40 pound clippie though I really want my 45 back!!!!! I'll be even prouder when I get my 50 and my goal clippie!

Another great list of PROUD things! I love that you have been so vocal about getting motivated again. It has been really motivating for me to read it all this week. You should be proud of how all that you say and do impacts others to make positive changes along with you!

QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later? Anyway - through it all I have walked my dogs every day and done an exercise tape and I think that has really helped. There have been a few days where my muscles have ached, and I think maybe a massage would have helped (hint hint Tracey ) because I think it was from being stressed.

So - although there was definitely stress eating involved I still exercised and haven't gained weight. That is a huge win for me!

Love to hear all about all the huge wins! You are doing great and I am happy to hear that you are dealing with your stress but still aware of your goal of not gaining weight. Stress eating, especially when I am feeling a bit down, is something I still struggle with.

I recently upped my long run from 6 to 8 miles, and started making 6M the distance for my daily runs. I'm really proud of that. Mentally it's hard to face some days, but I know I need to keep moving forward. I'm also proud that getting out of bed has become the hard part, once I start moving I just keep going until I'm done.

Maria

WOW! Maria...You have inspired me with your 6 mile daily runs. I really want to lengthen my daily runs and I think I am scared to push myself (who knows why). I keep thinking that I cannot do it and so I don't try. I have to work on this. I love to read about all the runners here who are being so successful. Keep on running and keep on posting - you are a great inspiration.

QOTD: I was having an emotional few days. I was told that I have been handling it very well. That's huge for me. That actually happened today. Great timing!

Great job dealing with your emotional days. This is a huge thing to be proud of. Hope that you are heading towards less emotional days and that you see some brighter days soon!

I have the feeling that last week's biggest loser will be this week's biggest gainer. I will not let it get to me, though. I have to finish this exam. I can't eat anything crunchy, big, chewy, leafy, so I am limited to my diet somewhat. I can't run, yet, but hope I can get one in by the weekend.

YEAH! Congratulations on being our BL this week! Allow yourself to celebrate all your hard work and don't worry about the gain this week. You have had a lot going on and these things happen. The important thing is that you are able to enjoy this moment and maybe reflect on everything you did to have such a successful week - use that knowledge to do it again soon!

I'm here and still plugging along. I'm working days at school this week and night either have Lacrosse games or working my other job. I feel like I'm passing myself coming and going. I am happy to report that I managed a near game fiasco with officials problems and bad weather. Somehow b the grace of god we managed to play 2 games in rain/sleet/snow and both of our teams won I can do this and I can lose weight in the process.

Glad that you are dealing with the stress of all you have going on as well as losing weight! That is great!

I had a pretty good day. I did bike to work so that was some great exercise (I bike pretty fast). I did not run like I planned to. I swear that I need to figure out how to not let life get in the way of my running schedule. DH and I have put running on the calendar for tomorrow so it WILL happen. My food was not great because we went out for DD's birthday. I made good choices but they were still pretty high in points. I was horrible with water today so I am going to make that my goal for tomorrow.

Have a great night everyone....
Jen

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later?

Those emotional milestone times are sooo tough. I know. I think the guilt must be another step in the grieving process. It seems like my brain just conjures things to make me feel bad sometimes. Glad you could get your exercise in! Hang in there! Proud of you.

I recently upped my long run from 6 to 8 miles, and started making 6M the distance for my daily runs. I'm really proud of that. Mentally it's hard to face some days, but I know I need to keep moving forward. I'm also proud that getting out of bed has become the hard part, once I start moving I just keep going until I'm done.

THAT IS SO GREAT!!! I hope I can start increasing the frequency and distance of my runs soon. You are in inspiration!

I have to go see a cardiologist on Thursday morning because they saw something on the Holter monitor. No exercise until after I see the cardiologist. Tomorrow starts my week off work (jobshare) and I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself since I can't workout!

Hang in there. Hopefully it will be okay. Give yourself a spa day, read a book, watch a movie. Indulge yourself today.

I did 7 miles total and have had 60 oz of water plus 28 oz of Crystal Light Raspberry Iced Tea. I think I'll make myself some green tea right now. Skipping the protein drink today. I'll have one in the morning. Pizza that DH and I had tonight was SOOOOO SPICY! We both had to have a large drink after as our mouths were on fire. It was Red Baron Buffalo Chicken Pizza! Yummy but HOT!

Energizer bunny is right! I love anything that's buffalo chicken!

Yes add in our lawn and dh does three all season long. I help him when I can. Saturday is going to be a challenge. We have a first communion/confirmation party. If I don't get served food by 5 (party starts at 3) I think I might leave.

3 lawns?? We can't keep up with our one! And Saturday really doesn't sound like a fun day. Take a book and curl in a corner while you wait!

QOTD: I was having an emotional few days. I was told that I have been handling it very well. That's huge for me. That actually happened today. Great timing!Have a great day tomorrow!

Handling emotional times is really tough. Good for you!

I'm here and still plugging along. I'm working days at school this week and night either have Lacrosse games or working my other job. I feel like I'm passing myself coming and going. I am happy to report that I managed a near game fiasco with officials problems and bad weather. Somehow b the grace of god we managed to play 2 games in rain/sleet/snow and both of our teams won I can do this and I can lose weight in the process.

That sounds like a nightmare of a week! And snow and sleet? I was whining because it was 60, breezy, and cloudy here yesterday. I needed that little kick in the thankfulness!

You can do it! I cannot tell you how hard it was for me to start running and then how hard it was to extend my running and I still struggle with lengthening my runs. I really want to lengthen my daily runs and I think I am scared to push myself (who knows why). I keep thinking that I cannot do it and so I don't try. I have to work on this. I love to read about all the runners here who are being so successful. Keep on running and keep on posting - you are a great inspiration. YEAH! Congratulations on being our BL this week! Allow yourself to celebrate all your hard work and don't worry about the gain this week. You have had a lot going on and these things happen. I swear that I need to figure out how to not let life get in the way of my running schedule. Jen

Jen, you are so right on every account. That is something I have loved about this challenge, is that we all gain inspiration from each other and end up pushing harder in the end! I hate that life is getting in the way of running for me, too. I thought it was supposed to be a lace up and go kind of thing? I will get back on track, soon. I think I have decided to just lay off until this weekend, so I can concentrate on my test in the times I don't have the girls running around. It is supposed to be nice this weekend, so I can take them to the park to play while I run.

Well, the scale this morning showed me at the same weight I was at weigh in last week, so at least I've lost the 2 pounds I gained from milkshakes and lying around. I'm scared I'm losing muscle, which will make my run harder, but it is what it is. Off to work on the exam for an hour before getting ready.

HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY!!!!

 

[jennz]

Hi Everyone,

Just have a moment to answer the QOTD. I will hopefully have some time to respond to people tomorrow.

QOTD: I was having an emotional few days. I was told that I have been handling it very well. That's huge for me. That actually happened today. Great timing!

Have a great day tomorrow!

That is fantastic! What a great compliment to hear when you have been struggling!

I have been on the computer for the last 5.5 hours, and I have managed to answer a total of 2 of the 5 questions for my final exam. Stopped in to say goodnight, and . Very excited. Too tired of computers to even load the clippie tonight, that can wait until 5 when I get up. I'll respond to you guys then, too!


I have the feeling that last week's biggest loser will be this week's biggest gainer. I will not let it get to me, though. I have to finish this exam. I can't eat anything crunchy, big, chewy, leafy, so I am limited to my diet somewhat. I can't run, yet, but hope I can get one in by the weekend.

No you won't be the biggest gainer! You'll get through it. You have a LOT going on, with your surgery and final and of course every other little thing that piles up when you've got a lot going on! And thanks for being proud of me that meant a lot to me

 

[jenanderson]

Morning Everyone! I would like to introduce you to pound 167...I don't like pound 167 anymore. At first, I was so excited when I saw 167. I would see it and then it would go away as I would gain a few pounds and then lose a few pounds. Then, pound 167 settled in and appeared to want to stick around for some time. Finally after much work, I lost pound 167 and was so happy. Then, this morning...there was pound 167 again! I have decided that I am so sick of seeing pound 167 at this point that I am going to be totally committed to motivating myself. I want this pound to go away for good. I do not want to lose and gain and lose and gain...only to end up back at pound 167 again.

I know that I should not be that upset but I will say that this morning I woke up and thought about how hard it is to lose a pound. I thought about why I have been allowing myself to kind of go up and down as long as I stay within a couple of pounds. It is so easy to let myself get lazy and gain that pound or two and then I have to work so hard every other day to get rid of those pounds again. I have decided that I am a bit tired of it right now.

Last night we went out for DD's birthday and I made bad choices. I did not even like what I ordered...yet I ate it all. I have to think about why I do things like that. I knew we were going out and I researched good choices before we went. I did chose a pulled pork option that wasn't horrible but if I had only ate part of it, I probably would not have seen pound 167 again this morning. I would have been plenty full eating part of it and like I said...it wasn't even that good and I still ate it all.

So, this morning I filled my big mug with water and I am committed to staying focused all day, every day for at least one week again. I can re-evaluate at that point but I want to think about how great it was those weeks where I stayed totally focused and had no excuses.

I will be biking to work and I will be running. I will be tracking my food and I will be drinking at least 8 glasses of water.

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning everyone!

Congratulations to all our superstars and a BIG congratulations to our biggest loser this week, flipflopmom.

And we all need to give ourselves a big pat on the back for sticking with this challenge and working week after week on our goals!

Well I ended up having a great day. I just really love my boss. I hate being any kind of trouble for her but I have to look out for myself too. How can I be someone who stands up for others if I don't stand up for myself? I also have 2 great people interested in helping me out with stuff. One has been a friend for years--I've just never taken the extra step with her and the other would be a great steward if he decided he wants to do it. We have contract negotiations coming up soon and I have a feeling it's going to be a rough one.

Happy Belated Birthday, Susan! I will always remember your birthday now because it is the same day as my DH's.

I'm glad that you have a supportive boss. That really helps in a job.

I just realized I never answered my own scent quotd...I love how cats smell. I know it sounds funny but if you smell their fur-- it is just so nice, they are always clean. I don't know if there's any better scent for me than applesauce cooking on the stove with lots of cinnamon...

I think it's time for a little self appreciation. Share with us something you have done lately that you are proud of.

Oh, it doesn't surprise me at all that you love the smell of cats! All those kitties are so lucky to have you in their lives although I know that you think of it as you being lucky to have them around.

I'm still basking in the glow of my first race. We are signing up for a 5K walk/race next month so it may become a family activity for summer. I'm proud of myself for sticking with things and losing weight every year instead of gaining it.

Yesterday was such a trying day--- had to be up early--but couldn't get out of bed at 6a- so 7a worked-did 30 minutes of the treadmill kindergarten registration than 1hr on the elliptical. I am getting more motivated because seeing that everyone can run this and run that-- I feel like why int he world can't I run---but I will try. I can run for a mile and I can workout hard even for speed burst but can't seem to steady run-- just got to keep trying! I like when I mix up my workout -- make my body keep thinking-- so 3 days on the elliptical 3 days on the treadmill and 1 on the bike-- we'll see what happens when I have to be at the football field from 8a-10a then baseball --ugh! I may be up at 5am--don't think that's going to happen!

Sounds to me like you are getting plenty of exercise. Are your journaling every bite? It is easy to eat way more than you burn off in activity. I learned that from wise woman, corinnak. You don't have to run, just do an activity that you enjoy. There are actually quite a few people on this thread who do other things than run. But if you want to try running you may want to check out the Couch 2 5K program. It is making runners out of a lot of us who never dreamed we would do such a thing!

QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later? Anyway - through it all I have walked my dogs every day and done an exercise tape and I think that has really helped. There have been a few days where my muscles have ached, and I think maybe a massage would have helped (hint hint Tracey ) because I think it was from being stressed.

So - although there was definitely stress eating involved I still exercised and haven't gained weight. That is a huge win for me!

Nice to see you back, jennz. Here is a for you and a for staying OP even during a hard, hard week. You go girl!

My doctor's office called today. I was at work and it was a little chaotic right when they called. I have to go see a cardiologist on Thursday morning because they saw something on the Holter monitor. No exercise until after I see the cardiologist. I'm really bummed about that. I guess I'm proud of the fact that for the first time in a long time I really wanted to binge after work and I mostly didn't. I wanted potato chips and dip. But I know that wouldn't have fixed anything. Dh and I went to panera instead and I had a small mac and cheese and 1/2 a med. veggie sandwich and a small bag of chips. Not a great dinner, but better than a binge on chips and dip. Tomorrow starts my week off work (jobshare) and I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself since I can't workout!

Have a nice evening. The sun is finally back out here and hopefully it's going to warm up tomorrow.

Sending good thoughts your way, Rose. I bet donac is right and they just want to check things out. I always think if it was something really serious, they would make you go right away. Can you do some spring cleaning or gardening to take your mind off things?

QOTD: I was having an emotional few days. I was told that I have been handling it very well. That's huge for me. That actually happened today. Great timing!

Good job handling things!

I'm here and still plugging along. I'm working days at school this week and night either have Lacrosse games or working my other job. I feel like I'm passing myself coming and going. I am happy to report that I managed a near game fiasco with officials problems and bad weather. Somehow b the grace of god we managed to play 2 games in rain/sleet/snow and both of our teams won I can do this and I can lose weight in the process.

Morning Everyone! I would like to introduce you to pound 167...I don't like pound 167 anymore. At first, I was so excited when I saw 167. I would see it and then it would go away as I would gain a few pounds and then lose a few pounds. Then, pound 167 settled in and appeared to want to stick around for some time. Finally after much work, I lost pound 167 and was so happy. Then, this morning...there was pound 167 again! I have decided that I am so sick of seeing pound 167 at this point that I am going to be totally committed to motivating myself. I want this pound to go away for good. I do not want to lose and gain and lose and gain...only to end up back at pound 167 again.

Good-bye for good pound 167!

Have a great day all!

 

[pjlla]

Are you kidding me. " I have confidence in sunshine-- I have confidence in rain, I have confidence in confidence alone..besides what you see I have confidence in me". That's a great one! Ok I'm partial this was my very favorite movie as a kid- I used to put in the 8 track and dance around the house to it whenever alone lol. Hmm I just found that tonight when looking for Xanadu- think I will watch that too.
Xanadu-- oh... I still just enjoy that...



Michael Phelps comes across like such a mellow, nice kid. What an awesome time you had--duude...

Daughter and I did something like that once. We had just come back from seeing Bowie in Portland--all of us. I looked at the tour schedule on my shirt and noticed he was going to be in Seattle later that day so I extremely impulsively took her out of school that day (she took her homework) and drove the 5 hours up to see him. No tickets, just hope there'd be some good tickets showing up last minute at the ticket booth (sometimes this happens) Well we got up there and some guys show up and sell us tickets for well below face value--7th row. Lol. It was awesome. We were talking to the bouncers and during the show they let her go up to the stage- problem being she wouldn't leave lol. So I had to go get her. It was fun! Funny thing we sort of didn't tell husband we were going, just left a note saying-- gone to see Bowie in Seattle-- bye!
And Pjlla-- enjoy this time with her while you can--trust me...

We did have a GREAT time! Even the 5 hour drive into NYC was fun... we talked and talked and talked. The time went by quickly... and she is usually a great co-pilot.


OMG... she just showed me Michael's Phelps "official" Facebook page and they have a photo up there of the event we went to... and DD is in the photo! That is so cool!! (just a group photo with her in the background, but still.....)

I love doing spontaneous things like what you did.... but DH isn't quite so easy going, so I usually have to get things "okayed" ahead of time. I am enjoying this time tremendously. Thanks for the reminder.

I just realized I never answered my own scent quotd...I love how cats smell. I know it sounds funny but if you smell their fur-- it is just so nice, they are always clean. I don't know if there's any better scent for me than applesauce cooking on the stove with lots of cinnamon...

I think it's time for a little self appreciation. Share with us something you have done lately that you are proud of. For me it was taking some extra time with my old girl cat Trixie. She looked to be getting some kind of mouth infection so swabbed her with salt water, gave her vitamin c for about 3 days and she is much improved. I am also committing myself to spending some extra time with her, brushing her and spiffing her up a bit with a cornstarch cleaning. Gotta help an old girl out. Tonight I was using a flashlight and noticed she was following the beam. Well her favorite thing when she was younger was the laser light, so we found one of those and watched delighted while she watched it lol. She didn't chase it-- but she had fun following it around a bit lol. Well I gotta hit the sack-- totally exhausted....

Quotd tues. : Share with us something you have done lately that you are proud of.

I love that you love your kitties so much. We have just one right now, but she is definitely the princess.

QOTD: Not sure... I am proud of my continued determination and discipline to lose weight and exercise. Who would have guessed when I started this current journey 27+ months ago that I would still be going strong and almost to my goal now?! I guess I am MOST proud that even though I am struggling to actually hit my final goal weight, I am not giving up.

QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later? Anyway - through it all I have walked my dogs every day and done an exercise tape and I think that has really helped. There have been a few days where my muscles have ached, and I think maybe a massage would have helped (hint hint Tracey ) because I think it was from being stressed.

So - although there was definitely stress eating involved I still exercised and haven't gained weight. That is a huge win for me!

Glad you were able to get through this stress without a binge. I can't imagine my life without my Mom, so I can definitely understand your feelings. I think you need to find yourself a good massage therapist and make an appointment!

I recently upped my long run from 6 to 8 miles, and started making 6M the distance for my daily runs. I'm really proud of that. Mentally it's hard to face some days, but I know I need to keep moving forward. I'm also proud that getting out of bed has become the hard part, once I start moving I just keep going until I'm done.

Maria

I am FLOORED by your running! I can't imagine making 6 miles my "short" run!! I am truly, truly impressed. I was going to do a nice strong outside run this morning.... until I woke up at 7 am and it was SNOWING!! Instead I will wait until DH, DS, and his friend are out of the house and I will hit the TM.

Congratulations to all the losers!
I'm enjoying reading everyone's responses to the QoftheDay. I'm having trouble coming up with something right now. I'll have to think about it some more.

My doctor's office called today. I was at work and it was a little chaotic right when they called. I have to go see a cardiologist on Thursday morning because they saw something on the Holter monitor. No exercise until after I see the cardiologist. I'm really bummed about that. I guess I'm proud of the fact that for the first time in a long time I really wanted to binge after work and I mostly didn't. I wanted potato chips and dip. But I know that wouldn't have fixed anything. Dh and I went to panera instead and I had a small mac and cheese and 1/2 a med. veggie sandwich and a small bag of chips. Not a great dinner, but better than a binge on chips and dip. Tomorrow starts my week off work (jobshare) and I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself since I can't workout!

Have a nice evening. The sun is finally back out here and hopefully it's going to warm up tomorrow.

Saying a prayer for your peace of mind until you get your results on Thursday. Find a good project to keep you busy for now.... maybe a craft you've always wanted to try?? Or maybe clean out a neglected closet or weed a flower bed? Plan a project so you don't go stir-crazy with the lack of exercise and the waiting.

Morning Everyone! I would like to introduce you to pound 167...I don't like pound 167 anymore. At first, I was so excited when I saw 167. I would see it and then it would go away as I would gain a few pounds and then lose a few pounds. Then, pound 167 settled in and appeared to want to stick around for some time. Finally after much work, I lost pound 167 and was so happy. Then, this morning...there was pound 167 again! I have decided that I am so sick of seeing pound 167 at this point that I am going to be totally committed to motivating myself. I want this pound to go away for good. I do not want to lose and gain and lose and gain...only to end up back at pound 167 again.

I know that I should not be that upset but I will say that this morning I woke up and thought about how hard it is to lose a pound. I thought about why I have been allowing myself to kind of go up and down as long as I stay within a couple of pounds. It is so easy to let myself get lazy and gain that pound or two and then I have to work so hard every other day to get rid of those pounds again. I have decided that I am a bit tired of it right now.

Last night we went out for DD's birthday and I made bad choices. I did not even like what I ordered...yet I ate it all. I have to think about why I do things like that. I knew we were going out and I researched good choices before we went. I did chose a pulled pork option that wasn't horrible but if I had only ate part of it, I probably would not have seen pound 167 again this morning. I would have been plenty full eating part of it and like I said...it wasn't even that good and I still ate it all.

So, this morning I filled my big mug with water and I am committed to staying focused all day, every day for at least one week again. I can re-evaluate at that point but I want to think about how great it was those weeks where I stayed totally focused and had no excuses.

I will be biking to work and I will be running. I will be tracking my food and I will be drinking at least 8 glasses of water.

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Jen

Glad to meet pound 167, but I'll be happy when you deliver the news that he is gone for good! I feel the same way about pound 135. And I have a feeling that pound 135 will be making a repeat appearance this week, as I am feeling VERY bloated and my workouts have been lackluster this week. Happy Wednesday to you too!



Well... good morning everyone! I awoke this morning to SNOW! ICK! So much for the outside run... no way I was motivated enough to get out there in this kind of weather. But I will be hitting the TM for some interval training before lunch.

I am feeling fairly good and organized. My mom is coming tonight to spend some time with the kids while I attend the scrapbooking convention Th, Fri, and Sat. DH has a work "thing" tomorrow, so at least the kids won't be alone to drive each other nuts. I did some cleaning yesterday and Sunday, so things are pretty good in that respect. The laundry is caught up, the meals are planned and prepped for the next several days, so all is good.

I just need to spend some time today actually getting ready for this convention! I am SO not prepared. I am alarmed when I read posts by other Dis'ers who are attending this convention with me that they are packed and ready! I am so NOT ready. I will have to dedicate most of my day today to getting packed for this. Then, come Sunday, it will be "packing for Disney" time! DS and I leave a week from Friday!!

This week's weigh-in will NOT be pretty... I can feel it already. My workouts have been less than stellar and my eating for Sunday and Monday wasn't great. I am hoping to stay the same, but I am prepared to be up a pound or two.... not exactly where I wanted to be right before my Disney trip, but I'm trying not to worry too much about it.

I know that despite the struggle to lose these last few pounds, my body is CHANGING. I tried on all of my shorts from last summer and I expected them all to still fit, but at least three pairs were too large! Plus my jeans continue to feel too large. So it is nice to know that even without a change in weight, my body is making positive changes.

Well... nothing is getting accomplished by me sitting here! Time to get moving and grooving! I'll be back later!.............P

 

[happysmyly]

Good morning, losers! Good morning maintainers! Good morning and to the rest of us Congratulations to the top 10 this week--I hope to be on that list again this week.
I think it's interesting that there are still 32 of us here and active--and I counted the number of us on that 'goal' list that Shannon posts after the weekly results and that list has 30 on it... coincidence? I think not I am especially impressed with those that are in the negatives on that list who are still here and reporting and working hard or at least being here and reporting to remind them of goals.

I was really busy yesterday and only had time to read the QOTD and so I had the day to think about it off and on--and I am proud of myself with sticking to this challenge and change in life--there have been at least 4 times during this year so far that normally would have knocked me off and kept me off for awhile... but each time, with LOTS of support and help, I've come back and gotten back on track and continue to work toward the goal. There are days when it's a minute by minute choice - and I am learning my body's patterns of weight gain so that I don't allow those monthly extra pounds to derail me - and even though there are days when I do choose to partake in the chips or chocolate more than I 'should' I have been buying better choices and planning ahead and weighing out or measuring so that I get to indulge but not over-indulge or mindlessly indulge (which, I think is my biggest problem). Huge progress for me--and I am proud of that.

On a side note--if there are any of you who are 'cheeto-heads' like me - I tried the baked cheetos last week and LOVE them!!! Actually bought another bag of them yesterday when I was running errands (an hour 15 min away) at WalMart. And in the past a bag would have lasted me a day at best (an hour normally) and I've had a bag open in the cupboard for almost a week now--just eating 1 svg at a time (OK--2 days I had another serving later too... but it worked with my calories so I was OK--but drank lots more water to help flush out any ill effects from it). So I guess that's another proud thing--an open bag of chips that lasted a week... and I'm guessing that there are some of you who really understand how HUGE that is

Have a great day!! Hope it's full of peace, happy thoughts and lots of good healthy choices
Liz

 

[jennz]

Lisa you make me laugh!

I would also like to say goodbye to pound 167 Jen...she'll be living with me a while but not forever.

I love reading everyone's posts, what a great group!

 

[maiziezoe]

The Energizer Bunny is back! Great job refocusing.


QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later? Anyway - through it all I have walked my dogs every day and done an exercise tape and I think that has really helped. There have been a few days where my muscles have ached, and I think maybe a massage would have helped (hint hint Tracey ) because I think it was from being stressed.

So - although there was definitely stress eating involved I still exercised and haven't gained weight. That is a huge win for me!

Jen

I was so excited to see your name on the Losers List!! Way to go, my friend!

Morning Everyone! I would like to introduce you to pound 167...I don't like pound 167 anymore. At first, I was so excited when I saw 167. I would see it and then it would go away as I would gain a few pounds and then lose a few pounds. Then, pound 167 settled in and appeared to want to stick around for some time. Finally after much work, I lost pound 167 and was so happy. Then, this morning...there was pound 167 again! I have decided that I am so sick of seeing pound 167 at this point that I am going to be totally committed to motivating myself. I want this pound to go away for good. I do not want to lose and gain and lose and gain...only to end up back at pound 167 again.

I know that I should not be that upset but I will say that this morning I woke up and thought about how hard it is to lose a pound. I thought about why I have been allowing myself to kind of go up and down as long as I stay within a couple of pounds. It is so easy to let myself get lazy and gain that pound or two and then I have to work so hard every other day to get rid of those pounds again. I have decided that I am a bit tired of it right now.

Last night we went out for DD's birthday and I made bad choices. I did not even like what I ordered...yet I ate it all. I have to think about why I do things like that. I knew we were going out and I researched good choices before we went. I did chose a pulled pork option that wasn't horrible but if I had only ate part of it, I probably would not have seen pound 167 again this morning. I would have been plenty full eating part of it and like I said...it wasn't even that good and I still ate it all.

So, this morning I filled my big mug with water and I am committed to staying focused all day, every day for at least one week again. I can re-evaluate at that point but I want to think about how great it was those weeks where I stayed totally focused and had no excuses.

I will be biking to work and I will be running. I will be tracking my food and I will be drinking at least 8 glasses of water.

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Jen

Goodbye 167!!

We did have a GREAT time! Even the 5 hour drive into NYC was fun... we talked and talked and talked. The time went by quickly... and she is usually a great co-pilot.


OMG... she just showed me Michael's Phelps "official" Facebook page and they have a photo up there of the event we went to... and DD is in the photo! That is so cool!! (just a group photo with her in the background, but still.....)

I love doing spontaneous things like what you did.... but DH isn't quite so easy going, so I usually have to get things "okayed" ahead of time. I am enjoying this time tremendously. Thanks for the reminder.



I love that you love your kitties so much. We have just one right now, but she is definitely the princess.

QOTD: Not sure... I am proud of my continued determination and discipline to lose weight and exercise. Who would have guessed when I started this current journey 27+ months ago that I would still be going strong and almost to my goal now?! I guess I am MOST proud that even though I am struggling to actually hit my final goal weight, I am not giving up.



Glad you were able to get through this stress without a binge. I can't imagine my life without my Mom, so I can definitely understand your feelings. I think you need to find yourself a good massage therapist and make an appointment!



I am FLOORED by your running! I can't imagine making 6 miles my "short" run!! I am truly, truly impressed. I was going to do a nice strong outside run this morning.... until I woke up at 7 am and it was SNOWING!! Instead I will wait until DH, DS, and his friend are out of the house and I will hit the TM.



Saying a prayer for your peace of mind until you get your results on Thursday. Find a good project to keep you busy for now.... maybe a craft you've always wanted to try?? Or maybe clean out a neglected closet or weed a flower bed? Plan a project so you don't go stir-crazy with the lack of exercise and the waiting.



Glad to meet pound 167, but I'll be happy when you deliver the news that he is gone for good! I feel the same way about pound 135. And I have a feeling that pound 135 will be making a repeat appearance this week, as I am feeling VERY bloated and my workouts have been lackluster this week. Happy Wednesday to you too!



Well... good morning everyone! I awoke this morning to SNOW! ICK! So much for the outside run... no way I was motivated enough to get out there in this kind of weather. But I will be hitting the TM for some interval training before lunch.

I am feeling fairly good and organized. My mom is coming tonight to spend some time with the kids while I attend the scrapbooking convention Th, Fri, and Sat. DH has a work "thing" tomorrow, so at least the kids won't be alone to drive each other nuts. I did some cleaning yesterday and Sunday, so things are pretty good in that respect. The laundry is caught up, the meals are planned and prepped for the next several days, so all is good.

I just need to spend some time today actually getting ready for this convention! I am SO not prepared. I am alarmed when I read posts by other Dis'ers who are attending this convention with me that they are packed and ready! I am so NOT ready. I will have to dedicate most of my day today to getting packed for this. Then, come Sunday, it will be "packing for Disney" time! DS and I leave a week from Friday!!

This week's weigh-in will NOT be pretty... I can feel it already. My workouts have been less than stellar and my eating for Sunday and Monday wasn't great. I am hoping to stay the same, but I am prepared to be up a pound or two.... not exactly where I wanted to be right before my Disney trip, but I'm trying not to worry too much about it.

I know that despite the struggle to lose these last few pounds, my body is CHANGING. I tried on all of my shorts from last summer and I expected them all to still fit, but at least three pairs were too large! Plus my jeans continue to feel too large. So it is nice to know that even without a change in weight, my body is making positive changes.

Well... nothing is getting accomplished by me sitting here! Time to get moving and grooving! I'll be back later!.............P

SNOW??? UGH!!

I am so jealous that you are going to a scrapbooking convention. I really need to get to my scrapbooks. I am so far behind because I lost the love for doing it. I used to love spending hours creating my amazing books, but now I think of it as a chore, not something I love. How do I get out of my scrapbooking funk?

 

[jennz]

Thanks! I was so excited to see my name on there too!!!

I was just thinking about you yesterday - we are going to Scotland to see my relatives w/my dad this July and so now I have a shorter term weight loss goal, to be comfortable on that cramped Continental flight! I was thinking hmmm - 12 weeks, 25 pounds or better yet 36 pounds or wow 48! I was like yea right - but wait Ann lost 4.7 that week...hmmmmm.

For scrapbooking I'd say pull out your favorite vacation or book and just do that, then it'll be fun again. Or get in a swap on the boards so you get some fun disney stuff, or buy a cricut! Of course I haven't scrapped with mine but I sure have played with it.

 

[tigger813]

Hello all,

Happy to say I'm having another good day! I've finished 7 miles and given 1 hot stone massage with one more to go tonight! Making some turkey enchiladas with some whole wheat tortillas. Don't have enough so I'm making a few enchilada pockets using crescent rolls (reduced fat).

Had a WW meal for lunch. I had my protein water this morning along with a 3 Musketeer Truffle Crisp bar. I know, not healthy but I couldn't find my Fiber Plus bars this morning. I counted the calories. It gave me energy for the massage I gave.

I've had a 30 oz bottle of water and now I'm having some Crystal Light Raspberry Iced Tea and then I'll have another water. Had my one can of soda for the day. When I get home from work around 8:30 ish I will have some green tea with DH!

I was excited to see 155.8 on the scale this morning! I'll be a loser this week! I hope for a new low by Friday if I keep up this routine for another day and a half! The water is definitely helping me!

Enjoy your night! DD2 has dancing in 40 minutes so I don't know if I'll get back on today as then I have to be back at work by 6:15 to prepare for the hot stone massage!

 

[50sjayne]

Thank you ALL for the birthday wishes!! I really appreciate it. I had an interesting day (started with a spin class and ended with a Blackhawks win... two great things... the middle part of the day was not good. lol)

50'sjayne ~ love your after picture you posted. You look great!


quotd monday: What are your 3 favorite inspirational movies?

Food, Inc.
SuperSize Me
Forest Gump


Quotd tues. : Share with us something you have done lately that you are proud of.

Well, besides the weight loss and the lifestyle change....

My blood pressure has gone way down.

I ran/walked a 10k on Sunday just for fun (okay, I did it to get out of the house. My kids were driving me NUTS).

Spin Class... after the first class last week, I swore I would never take another Spin class. I took another yesterday. I feel my Spinning days are over though. It's a little rough on my old Lupus body.

I need to get out for my run/walk. I can't decide if I want to do a 5k, 10k or 4 miles today. My knee hurts a little from Spinning yesterday. I can't di anything unless I step away from the computer.

The blood pressure--huge...and...all that persistence pays off!

The Energizer Bunny is back! Great job refocusing.


QOTD: I have been proud of myself this past week getting my exercise in every day. It was a year ago today that my mom passed away, and it's been a melancholy week, dd's been sad, and I've been thinking "last year at this time..." plus somehow I've added guilt to myself for not being a good daughter...where the heck has that come from a year later? Anyway - through it all I have walked my dogs every day and done an exercise tape and I think that has really helped. There have been a few days where my muscles have ached, and I think maybe a massage would have helped (hint hint Tracey ) because I think it was from being stressed.

So - although there was definitely stress eating involved I still exercised and haven't gained weight. That is a huge win for me!

Sounds like you are dealing in a very healthy way. She'd be proud of you I'm sure.

isn't it amazing how strong guilt can be and how it can come back. I read something once, about how guilt is strongest where there is other strong emotions.


Just tried a new flavour of Crystal Light. I'm on day 2 of no pop/soda at work, and am instead trying Crystal Light in my lunch water. The raspberry peach is quite tasty and has 3g of fibre in it.

OK--I'm gonna have to check this out.

I have been on the computer for the last 5.5 hours, and I have managed to answer a total of 2 of the 5 questions for my final exam. Stopped in to say goodnight, and . Very excited. Too tired of computers to even load the clippie tonight, that can wait until 5 when I get up. I'll respond to you guys then, too!


I have the feeling that last week's biggest loser will be this week's biggest gainer. I will not let it get to me, though. I have to finish this exam. I can't eat anything crunchy, big, chewy, leafy, so I am limited to my diet somewhat. I can't run, yet, but hope I can get one in by the weekend.

You're doing great. It's a lot and I concur with everyone else on here saying--this is what is important right now and it's huge.

Sorry I was very busy yesterday, work, then I went to my parents for dinner because they lived close to the girl I was picking up for the union quarterly meeting. Then that and got home to watch the last half of biggest loser and parenthood. Husband did tape BL so I'll watch that today and do my exercises.

Pjlla-- hah--why do you think I just left a note? He wouldn't have let me gone...Oh and I remember now-- we had row 7 for Bowie in Portland and the kids were further back. I got lucky from constantly checking ticketmaster. So it was only fair for daughter to be able to get closer lol. We ended up with row 4 in Seattle! Very lucky. I kept that note on the fridge for a long time lol.

Well. Quotd today..hmm What are your favorite diet supplements? What has worked for you.
I remember when dexatrim had the 'good stuff' in it it worked for me-- only temporarily though, as others have said you don't learn anything from taking it. But as far as stuff "helping" through bad times-stressful times etc. I do like green tea. I think it really has helped me. I prefer the diet bottles over hot tea though, I get the ones from Costco.

 

[maiziezoe]

Thanks! I was so excited to see my name on there too!!!

I was just thinking about you yesterday - we are going to Scotland to see my relatives w/my dad this July and so now I have a shorter term weight loss goal, to be comfortable on that cramped Continental flight! I was thinking hmmm - 12 weeks, 25 pounds or better yet 36 pounds or wow 48! I was like yea right - but wait Ann lost 4.7 that week...hmmmmm.

For scrapbooking I'd say pull out your favorite vacation or book and just do that, then it'll be fun again. Or get in a swap on the boards so you get some fun disney stuff, or buy a cricut! Of course I haven't scrapped with mine but I sure have played with it.

Jen, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I have decided to set up a card table in my crafting room and just start doing scrapbooks again. I can't get them done if I don't start DOING!

 

[maiziezoe]

I have to share a personal victory I just had.

Last week I ran a 5k in 48 minutes... today I ran it in 36.41. I'm pretty pleased with myself.


Quotd today..hmm What are your favorite diet supplements? What has worked for you.

I'm not sure if this is considered a "supplement" but I drink one or two protein shakes a day. I always have one right after I work out and I usually have one around 3:30 p.m. when I start getting hungry. I bought a new flavor the other day, Chocolate Mint, it is DELISH!!

 

[jennz]

50sjayne thank you!!

Ann - there's a thread on the scrapbook forum where you commit and post your completed pages, maybe that will inspire you. I did it January and got 30 pages done! Did February and got ZERO. Haven't shown my face there since!

Thanks for the confidence in me for my weight loss! I am soooo excited to go to Scotland! We're booking our tickets tomorrow. The travel agent I used got flights for dd and me to meet my dad (from Orlando) in Newark and then take the same flight. DH won't commit to going...grrrrrrr...time off work.

Just talked to my dad and I think he's lonely, he asked me if we were coming down before we go to Scotland...that's going to be tough! I told him we were thinking about it and will see if we can scrape the money together and right away he ask "How much do you need? I'll send it" That is so NOT my dad! I told him we'd figure it out and then he said "I don't have much a 5 or 10" I told him he can buy us dinner down there. So...any ideas on how to come up with some quick cash?

Did my walk and exercise today. I've been a c25k dropout and haven't started back, I'm not sure that I WANT to run...maybe 20 pounds might change my mind though.

 

[tigger813]

I have to share a personal victory I just had.

Last week I ran a 5k in 48 minutes... today I ran it in 36.41. I'm pretty pleased with myself.


Quotd today..hmm What are your favorite diet supplements? What has worked for you.

I'm not sure if this is considered a "supplement" but I drink one or two protein shakes a day. I always have one right after I work out and I usually have one around 3:30 p.m. when I start getting hungry. I bought a new flavor the other day, Chocolate Mint, it is DELISH!!

What is the brand of protein shake? I love chocolate mint!

QOTD: I try and have at least 1 cup of green tea a day and I also try and have a 12 oz BL Protein drink. I can only find the powder at Shaw's. Has anyone found it anywhere else? I haven't checked Walgreens yet. I was hoping they would show it there on BL last night when they took Sunshine and Ashley to the store.

Time to go get ready for work. I had my enchiladas. I finished bottle #2 of water and will fix myself one more to take with me to work. Green tea when I get home and hopefully early to bed for a change!

Have a great night!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

It is almost dinnertime. I have a few minutes to post some replies to others.

flipflopmom: I hope you are doing better and can run soon!

pjlla: Good luck with weigh-in this week!

jenanderson: Here's to 166 and below!

Thanks for all the congrats on being so proud of doing well handling my emotions. That really sweetened the accomplisment for me. I really do appreciate all your kind words.

QOTD: I'm not one for supplements, but I did tried acai berry. Not sure if it worked or not though.

Have a great day tomorrow!

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: I don't do supplements, but I get lots of fiber with my Arnold Sandwich thins

 

[donac]

Rose when is your appointment. I read about how frustrated you are about this. I felt the same thing. I had lost 30 pounds and then they found this problem. I was depressed. I did gain back the 30 pounds and it has been hard to lose it this time. I will be thinking of you and hoping for good news.

QOTD: I don't do supplements, but I get lots of fiber with my Arnold Sandwich thins

I agree I like fiber.


Could everyone send some PD to my son who just started his new job. He came home very upset. He is bored and he has no one to talk to like he did at his old job. At his old job he knew everyone and could talk to them all. They were like his family. He is now in new territory. THere is alot to learn before the person he is working with goes on vacation on the 9th of May and I know he is scared. It doesn't help that the person who is training him is from India and his only interest is cricket. TIA

Have a good day everyone.