Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge -- thread closing -- see new thread Part 2!

[lisah0711]

I'm using WW online, and it is very easy for me to figure out portions. Between that and my scale, and definitely my treadmill, I have most of what I need. The BL thread is also an incredible tool -- connecting me with a group with a common goal, where someone always has a hug or a gentle admonishment -- and someone is always chatting, so you never have to feel like you are the only one in the world who really wants that brownie.

I don't know what I ate last night, but I had done 1M on the TM this morning when I started sweating profusely and feeling nauseous -- and it didn't get better from there. I stayed home from work and I'm sipping chamomile tea. My dh is also have gastric trouble, so I think we have some sort of stomach bug. I'm hoping to feeling up to walking later, but if not at last I got that mile in!

Maria

Wow! What a trouper to get that last mile in! Hope that you are feeling better soon!

Oh, man-I could not explain to my 23 year old niece that at one time, The Who was a cutting edge band that was actually good! I felt SO OLD.

I know exactly what you mean! There is a whole new generation that hates The Who now thanks to the Super Bowl.

Okay this is an off the wall question can anyone tell me why I get to different weights on scales that I try. My digital scale says one thing and the Wii board tells me something else. Between the two different scales there are a 10 pound weight difference.

I would find another scale and see which one looks like it is right. You might be able to adjust the digital scale to compensate for a difference -- maybe you can on the Wii board too? I know I always weigh more on the doctor's office scale . . .

I have that same problem. My bedroom scale is a pound higher than my Wii scale. I also have a problem with my Wii Fit weight and my Biggest Loser weight. I can weigh myself on the wii fit and 5 minutes later weigh myself for the Biggest Loser and I will be 2 pounds heavier on the Biggest Loser than I was on the Wii Fit just 5 minutes earlier. AND IT'S THE SAME SCALE! I get so frustrated!

That is frustrating! Maybe it's because you subtracted for clothes on the Wii but BL doesn't?

All this talk about the vagaries of the scale brings home the point that you really need more ways to measure your success than just those little numbers on the scale.

I talked to my Rheumatologist this morning. He wants to me to stop doing the C25k program for a month and start doing it again in March. Instead of doing the C25k program, he wants me to walk 3 miles three times a week this week, 4 miles three times a week next week and 5 miles three times a week the following week. When I get up to 5 miles, he wants to see me again and then I can start the program again, if everything is okay. I am bummed because I was really enjoying the program but I must follow his orders.

Oh, and as of yesterday, I have lost 20.1 pounds since Christmas. I'm pretty geeked about it!

Wow! Great job on the weight loss! I bet the doctor was happy about that! Too bad about the C25K but that walking will be a great alternative.

Oh speaking of supper does anybody here have the "Cook Yourself Thin Cookbook"? I was browsing through it last week, and while I really don't want the whole thing there was a recipe in there for Pork and Apples. If anybody has it would you kind enough to share it with me?

Sorry, don't have the cookbook but when I tried to do a Google search I got a lovely recipes for griddled mackerel -- yum! Apparently it is an English show?

UGH! I feel like crap this morning. Headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, laryngitis! Took some Dayquil and had some green tea! Hoping I don't have to go to work so I can lay around on the couch today. DD2 has a playdate this afternoon.

Hope that you are feeling better soon! Give yourself a couple of days off to recouperate.

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I have a reward for reaching a big milestone toward goal with a DL trip this summer. It is also my 50th birthday celebration -- I'm going to have think of something big for the reaching goal at the end of the year. Hmmm . . .

Yesterday I learned that I can do a decent job of dancing "old dances" (i.e. disco) but I so stink at anything "modern" thanks to Just Dance. DS and I had a blast playing it for the first time yesterday.

Have a great day all!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Just passing through. I don't have much to contribute so far this week. Wrist is in major pain today so typing is hard.
We will probably be snowed in tomorrow so I'll be back after shoveling.

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I have rewards for both mini goals and larger ones. Every time I exercise I put $1 in a jar. Every time I go to my WW meeting I put $1 in my jar and every time I lose 1lb I put $5 in my jar. I am going to use the money for spending on my upcoming trip to Sanibel Island in FL. SO far I have over $50!!!

I also have mini rewards for every 5lb I lose, like a new exercise dvd or a pedicure. My big reward is coming at the end of this year,a New Year's trip to Disney World, staying at my favorite resort, CBR!!!! So excited!

Last night I did my first workout with my new Leslie Sansone's Super Walks with a walk booster. It was hard, but i feel great today!!! I am doing a 21 day challenge with this new workout system! 7 days of a 2 mile walk, 7 days of a 3 mile walk and 7 days of a 4 mile walk! I am excited!

I hope everyone has a great day!!!

Molly

 

[ladytink75]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I don't have a reward for mini-goals but I do have a reward waiting for me when I make my goal. My reward is a trip to DW in Feb/March of 2011 with a day at the spa in SSR.

 

[50sjayne]

MelanieC--thanks for that ;-)
Congrats Mazie--you need a clippie!

I had a great weekend mentally. DH, the kids & I went to get errands done yesterday and I decided to stop in at 2 clothing stores to see if there was anything I liked for our cruise next month. The first store is one that I've always like the clothes in the window, but nothing ever fit. Well, this time things fit I ended up splurging on a nice dress for formal night on the cruise. It was more than I normally spend on clothes, but its my favourite colour (royal blue) and I'm happy with it. Looks great, and the style will still look great even as a go down in weight. Then we headed to the second store, and I got 2 dresses (marked down 70% off ) and 4 shirts. Those 6 items cost less than the other dress which amused DH. It really hit home, that while I haven't lost many pounds since May, I have definitely lost inches. The only downside, is bathing suits are looking worse, as the baby pouch hasn't shrunk while the rest of me has, so now the pouch looks bigger, but it will happen.



We ended up with just us at home to watch superbowl. I ended up going grocery shopping before the game, and got some good healthy food for the week, but also brought home A&W for a late lunch. But I've been tracking everything, so it's okay for the splurge for the week.
I got an hour of exercise in watching the game. After the game, DH & I played a new board game (Formula D!) and I pulled out the exercise ball to sit on while we played.
Overall a great weekend, with some splurging on clothes and eating, but all in control and counted, so I'm happy

This is HUGE! Good for you. Clothes are fun.
I need to work on my stomach muscles as they also are good for back support. Plus- if you gain any weight it goes straight to your stomach...good motivation for me to maintain I guess.

Hello my friends...I'm on the Dis instead of stress eating! I drove the carpool to school today instead of DH, he is sick...wow I am so angry at what a little snot dd's former bff has turned out to be! In 6th grade - already! She was snotty and rude, didn't talk to dd and the attitude was toward me. DD was thinking about trying out for school cheerleading next year but wants to make sure a friend will be there and counted this girl as a friend last night - I can tell you from this 20 minute ride this morning she is NOT her friend and will probably make fun off dd. Then the topper, the get out of the car and the other two girls take off without dd - by now I'd been quiet long enough so I yell out the window "You don't even wait? Wow." and they slowed down. It was hard to restrain myself.

Well I had a "black" day yesterday, not sure if it's because I didn't feel well but hoping today will be better. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Just be thankful your daughter is still human...enjoy it while it lasts.

I haven't seen the kittens yet, but the puppies were adorable. The cheerleaders weren't very energetic though!

Glad that you had a good day at work, Susan. Maria, great plan to get right back on track.



Nice work on the new clothes! It's not a baby pouch -- it's a badge of honor!



, hope that you are feeling better soon!



, jenn. The teachers at our school tell me that the girls are 100 times meaner than the boys. How did your DD feel about it? She is the kind of girl who is not afraid to pursue her goals (and help you pursue yours ). It probably didn't bother her as much as it is did you. But it is a good lesson that people who are friends, need to act like friends.



It's on Animal Planet. They will probably do a rerun or two later. It is definitely something that Michael would enjoy.

Was anyone else disappointed in the The Who yesterday? Maybe it's because I listened to Tommy about a bazillion times with my boyfriend way back in the 70's but it just wasn't the same. At some point in your life it might just be better to rest on your laurels!

My ring size went down 1 1/2 sizes -- within 1/2 a size of what it was in my 20's. Do you think that they are adjusting those sizes, too? DH got me a beautiful anniversary ring -- it will be ready on Wednesday just in time for Valentine's Day. We laughed and laughed because DH said all he could think of was an ad that ran last fall "diamonds, that'll shut her up!" Works for me!

Cheerleaders? Jeez-- I really need to watch it! A dj from an AM oldies channell that I listen to here said they were awful and I really respect his opinion. (The Who)
Way to go on your non food reward--sounds like a nice ring

 

[pjlla]

This morning I did my scheduled EA Sports workout and then I did the 20 minute ab workout. Then I did WATP for three miles. It was my first time doing it and I really enjoyed it... except Leslie's eyebrows. I can't stop looking at them. They are distracting.

I know what you mean about the eyebrows! I think her videos were made over the course of many, many years and as her hair color changes, her eyebrow colors don't always correspond! Try another WATP workout... the eyebrows may not be as distracting.

Oh my gosh.... I could have sworn I quoted a few other people, but lo and behold.... they aren't here.... oh well.

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

Honestly... not really. I've splurged on a few nicer pieces of clothes as I get closer to my goal weight, figuring I will be able to wear them for many years.... but I've never set myself a "reward" for any particular weight loss or for reaching goal. Just FINALLY reaching goal after 2 years of this will be reward enough! I've obviously been on the "slow and steady" plan!!


I got the kids off to school, got 4-5 loads of laundry folded and put away (all the laundry I did over the weekend), got veggies cut up for dinner stir-fry, vacuumed upstairs (including the ceiling corner cobwebs! ), did a 30 minute WATP video wearing a total of 14 pounds of body weights, 25 minutes of BL Powersculpt, bed made, sink full of dishes washed and dishwasher loaded and running, kitchen counters wiped down and when I am done checking in with you all here, I am going to get some scrapbooking done!!

I'm going to get going with my day! TTYL..............P

 

[tigger813]

Thanks, Lisa!

I am taking it easy today. I think I will just accept whatever happens weight wise this week. I was down a bit this morning from yesterday but I'm just going to relax and take it easy. Watching some movies. Did just put a coffee cake in the oven. I still have a headache and my throat is really scratchy. I have the sexy deep voice today!

Tomorrow I will be going and helping DD1s teacher pack up the classroom for the move over vacation. Kindergarten registration got postponed so when I bring her home I may be able to stay home the rest of the day. If the snow has started I will just pick up DD2 and bring her home and just watch the snow fall. I'm sure dancing and DD1s theater class will be postponed tomorrow.

I should try and take a nap as soon as the coffee cake is done. Gotta take DD2 to a playdate so I want to feel up to it.

Enjoy your afternoon everyone!

 

[jennz]

Snow day here! Just finished shoveling the driveway for the first time today...that's some good exercise! Now dd wants me to go and pick up her friend and I don't feel like it, but I will.

Something interesting I noticed with my body bugg...on the nights and the next day after I do Jillian's Trouble Spots my calorie burn/minute when I'm resting is up, not huge but from 1.2/minute to 1.5/minute. Well I guess that is a 25% increase... I dont' see that increase after walking or wii-fitting though.

 

[lovedvc]

Had to change my birthday dinner from tomorrow to tonight due to the snow storm coming. I decided I wanted to go to California Pizza Kitchen, my boys love it there. So this is what I'm planning on eating, just want to know what you all think.

I plan on ordering the Cobb Salad with the dressing and the gorgonzola cheese on the side. According to the internet the salad is 1138 calories with 40 grams of fat. I will probably never finish the whole thing. So far today I've had 3 egg whites and a fiber one english muffin and took a kick boxing class this morning. I made sure I stayed at the gym till I burned 1000 calories. What do you all think should I go for the salad?

 

[sahbushka]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

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I have such a long way to go that I have mini goal rewards...when I get under 200 I will be scheduling my 90 minute massage! That is my next one coming up...after that I will make a new goal...probably to be within an overweight BMI instead of an obese one!

Have a great day!

SarahMay

 

[maiziezoe]

Thanks, Lisa!

I am taking it easy today. I think I will just accept whatever happens weight wise this week. I was down a bit this morning from yesterday but I'm just going to relax and take it easy. Watching some movies. Did just put a coffee cake in the oven. I still have a headache and my throat is really scratchy. I have the sexy deep voice today!

Tomorrow I will be going and helping DD1s teacher pack up the classroom for the move over vacation. Kindergarten registration got postponed so when I bring her home I may be able to stay home the rest of the day. If the snow has started I will just pick up DD2 and bring her home and just watch the snow fall. I'm sure dancing and DD1s theater class will be postponed tomorrow.

I should try and take a nap as soon as the coffee cake is done. Gotta take DD2 to a playdate so I want to feel up to it.

Enjoy your afternoon everyone!

Feel better soon!!!

ladytink.... our wii balance board is less than our home scale, and my home scale is the same as what I weigh at the doctor. Sadly, b/c the balance board weight it lower! Ours is on carpet.

Anne thanks for telling me that about your daughter! I'm friends with the mean girl's mom too and it's hard - I really want to tell her, b/c she is NOT like that, but I know she doesn't see her daughter that way and nothing good will come out of me saying it. Okay so I missed why you talked to the rheum...were you feeling pain? Or just a regular checkup? Is everything okay?

Everything is a-Okay! It was just a follow up call because I was having some knee pain.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I have rewards for both mini goals and larger ones. Every time I exercise I put $1 in a jar. Every time I go to my WW meeting I put $1 in my jar and every time I lose 1lb I put $5 in my jar. I am going to use the money for spending on my upcoming trip to Sanibel Island in FL. SO far I have over $50!!!

Oh I love this idea Molly!! I think I'll steal it if you don't mind.

 

[maiziezoe]

We're getting a lot of snow today. Yuck!

This morning I did the three mile fat burning WATP and 20 minutes of Carmen Elektra's Strip to be Fit. Now I am ready to get back to the basement and clean. I think I walked the basement stairs about 45 times yesterday.

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I do mini-rewards for every 10 pounds I lose. I'm still trying to decide what I will do for the last 10 I lost. My big reward at the end of my journey will be the new me. Well, the old me. LOL The new old me.

 

[heatherlynn444]

Tuesday QOTD:
not really. if I get to the weight I want I will probably buy some new clothes, but I think it will be reward enough for me to be happy with my weight!

 

[jennz]

Oh I love this idea Molly!! I think I'll steal it if you don't mind.

Me too! I always have a hard time with rewards b/c I don't want to spend the money. But this I can do! Ooh and maybe I'll use the money for a massage - Tracey's posts always make me want one! That or a new cricut cartridge.

We're getting a lot of snow today. Yuck!

This morning I did the three mile fat burning WATP and 20 minutes of Carmen Elektra's Strip to be Fit. Now I am ready to get back to the basement and clean. I think I walked the basement stairs about 45 times yesterday.

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I do mini-rewards for every 10 pounds I lose. I'm still trying to decide what I will do for the last 10 I lost. My big reward at the end of my journey will be the new me. Well, the old me. LOL The new old me.

I saw all the snow you all are supposed to get and was thinking of you! We have a snow day here, supposed to get 6 or so more inches on top of the 5 we already had. DD wanted me to take her and a friend sledding today - um...let me think about it NO! My back is achy, I'm tired and I have to clean upstairs. That wasn't whiny enough for her though - she is quite persistent. So finally I just said no I don't want to - and that worked! Going to play some wii fit with her later.

50sJayne - so you're saying the human part of dd is just a phase? I laughed so hard at that! I think I've seen the transformation starting in some of her friends...

 

[donac]

Had to change my birthday dinner from tomorrow to tonight due to the snow storm coming. I decided I wanted to go to California Pizza Kitchen, my boys love it there. So this is what I'm planning on eating, just want to know what you all think.

I plan on ordering the Cobb Salad with the dressing and the gorgonzola cheese on the side. According to the internet the salad is 1138 calories with 40 grams of fat. I will probably never finish the whole thing. So far today I've had 3 egg whites and a fiber one english muffin and took a kick boxing class this morning. I made sure I stayed at the gym till I burned 1000 calories. What do you all think should I go for the salad?

If you could pack up half of it then I say go for it. Even half a salad should be pretty filling. If you have a half a salad you could still enjoy some dessert. Enjoy your birthday.

Got my grades done today. They were due tomorrow but with the crazy weather I wanted to get them done today so whenever I get back (if we are out tomorrow) I don't have to think about it.

Well I just wanted to say hello while I can. I still have to go grocery shopping

Off to the store. Stay safe out there.

 

[my3princes]

I spent the day making tie dye Mickey shirts. I now have purple skin I know I'm supposed to wear gloves, but rubber bands and rubber gloves don't mix well.

 

[redwalker]

Sunday's QOTD: Today is Superbowl Sunday - What is your plan to succeed today?

I just planned to treat this day like any other day. True, I am going to a party, but nothing there will be worth going backwards. I am working too hard.

 

[redwalker]

Monday QOTD: What are the tools that you use most in your weight loss journey?

1. WATER 90oz a day, everyday

2. TREADMILL

3. FITDAY-it is a program I got from Dannon Yogurt that lets me track my weight, activity, miles walked in a month/year and mood. I can see all of them coinciding. I find it fascinating.

4. I watch Biggest Looser to see my hero and inspiration Jillian! I think she is FAB!

5. I read Jillian's books and apply her advice to my life.

6. MY MP3 Player

7. Pedometer I go for 10,000 aerobic steps 5 days of the week.

8. Tigger813

9. 3-5lbs FREE WEIGHTS

10. WII FIT

11. This WEBSITE!

Thanks to you all!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Tuesday QOTD: rewards!

I reward myself every 5 lbs. When I get to 50, dh has promised me a trip to Atlantis. Let's just say I'm not packing yet, but it is in the back of my mind. I have a cute skirt I plan to start wearing when I hit my next mini-goal. I really have to start working harder the last few days have been a bust, again. But, at least this time I could blame it on illness. Tomorrow I expect to be back to normal, and tonight I'm planning on free weights during BL!

I also plan to Wii as a little treat tomorrow afternoon -- we had a call ds only has a half day, so I'll be at home. I plan to do my incline walking for an hour and then get on the Wii for awhile.

Maria