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

[BernardandMissBianca]

found a better video without stupid articles in the bottom of the page. LOL

 

[lovedvc]

I'm at the point where I just feel like giving up. I haven't been that horrible but I'm just in such a mood. I feel like it's never gonna come off. Since the beginning I've had losses every week except for this week I gained 1.6 lbs. I know it's not the end of the world, but I just feel so lost. 3 years ago the weight came off so easy without any exercise and now it creeps off. I have no patience anymore, it's really driving me crazy. I'm gonna try to hit it hard this week because next week my life is gonna change. I was offered a job and I wasn't even looking. It's the doctor's office where I did my internship last year, I loved it there, but I'm going from working 6 hrs a week one day, to 23 -28 hrs a week 4 -5 days. It's gonna be adjustment for a while until I get used to it. The thought of working out at night on certain days doesn't thrill me, I love too work out in the mornings. I'll get through this but it's gonna take me some time.

 

[50sjayne]

try here. The video feed is below the article, better video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go_QOzc79Uc

that was good--thanks ;-)

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

that was good--thanks ;-)

The part about the kids not knowing the vegetables names freaked me out a little.
I read somewhere about elementary schools putting in classroom kitchens that the kids used during the day and the staff used at lunch, I wish our school could afford to do that.

 

[tigger813]

Feeling better and hope to get up and moving again tomorrow! I'm getting Just Dance from DH so that should help me. I did give a 1 hour massage this afternoon. The client called at the last minute so I had to shower (It was2:30) and get dressed. We had been laying around playing PS3 and watching the Olympics.

So not looking forward to looking at the scale this coming week. I made homemade onion rings for supper and had a hot dog. DH was still making buffalo drumsticks at the time so I had 2 or 3 when those were done. We had popcorn and I had my handful of M&Ms earlier. Lunch was leftover pizza. Enjoying my second drink of the day too! With not having to get up early all this coming week I should get my workouts in easily. I haven't done the EA Sports Active all week so I will have to see if I can catch up. I am more than halfway done. I will have to see if it will let me do 2-3 workouts in one day. Also have really missed Leslie this week. I hope I can get motivated again! I'm down to the last 10 pounds!!!!

Gonna have steak and a dessert called Chocolate Dream with orange liquer in it! I can't wait! We only have have it once a year or every 2 years so it is a definite treat!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

 

[my3princes]

I'm at the point where I just feel like giving up. I haven't been that horrible but I'm just in such a mood. I feel like it's never gonna come off. Since the beginning I've had losses every week except for this week I gained 1.6 lbs. I know it's not the end of the world, but I just feel so lost. 3 years ago the weight came off so easy without any exercise and now it creeps off. I have no patience anymore, it's really driving me crazy. I'm gonna try to hit it hard this week because next week my life is gonna change. I was offered a job and I wasn't even looking. It's the doctor's office where I did my internship last year, I loved it there, but I'm going from working 6 hrs a week one day, to 23 -28 hrs a week 4 -5 days. It's gonna be adjustment for a while until I get used to it. The thought of working out at night on certain days doesn't thrill me, I love too work out in the mornings. I'll get through this but it's gonna take me some time.

Stick with it. You can do it. Work will certainly be an adjustment, but you'll figure it out. I'm going through something similar as I'm subbing a lot at school (there are way to many snack available unlike at home). I think I may try Atkins again on March 1st just to shake my body up. It worked very well for me 7 years ago and I think that my body will now react to it.

 

[jenanderson]

It took me 39 years to figure out what hair style looks and works the best for my hair type and face structure. DH has finally conceded after 23 years that I look better in short hair than I do in long hair.

It took me 40 years to realize that purple is my color. I get tons of compliments every time I wear purple near my face. Because of this I have begun to rework my wardrobe to include lots of purple pieces. I have also gotten everything on clearance so it hasn't broke the bank. I've even found some very nice jewerly to accessorize with.

I'm consistantly wearing a size 8 bottom and a size small top. I wasn't in that size when I got married though I weigh more now than I did then

I love your post! I am still trying to figure out my hair..even when I am thin, I have a round face and I constantly struggle to feel good about how I look. I think this is a huge success for you to have figured out!

Crap just realizing I only went 2.6 miles not 3 Oh well it was still good for me!!

I just found out our Fitness Center that comes free with our health insurance has family swim so we did that today from 2-4 and they have a Zumba class which I might give a try on my off days. How exciting!

I still think it is great that you went 2.6 miles! How great that you can go to the Fitness Center for free! I think all insurances should try to figure that out. Healthier, fit people cost less and that is a great deal for them!

I'm at the point where I just feel like giving up. I haven't been that horrible but I'm just in such a mood. I feel like it's never gonna come off. Since the beginning I've had losses every week except for this week I gained 1.6 lbs. I know it's not the end of the world, but I just feel so lost. 3 years ago the weight came off so easy without any exercise and now it creeps off. I have no patience anymore, it's really driving me crazy. I'm gonna try to hit it hard this week because next week my life is gonna change. I was offered a job and I wasn't even looking. It's the doctor's office where I did my internship last year, I loved it there, but I'm going from working 6 hrs a week one day, to 23 -28 hrs a week 4 -5 days. It's gonna be adjustment for a while until I get used to it. The thought of working out at night on certain days doesn't thrill me, I love too work out in the mornings. I'll get through this but it's gonna take me some time.

Don't give up! You CAN do this! I agree...it is hard and it does take time...BUT it is so worth it. I am constantly struggling with how to not to give up on myself but each day I come here and I find support and motivation. I have to remind myself that if it was easy to lose the weight, none of us would be here. I know that everyone of us can do it...it just takes work and support from one another! Don't give up yet!!!!

Feeling better and hope to get up and moving again tomorrow!

I am so glad that you are feeling better! I bet you are ready to have some normal days again. Can't wait to hear what you thing of Just Dance!!!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

i just checked back in on the BMI (body mass index) chart.
with today's weigh-in i went from officially "obese" into the "overweight" category! while mildly embarrassed to admit it, I AM ALSO THRILLED!

That is so awesome! In the spirit of "we're all in this together" and no need to be embarrassed, I'll post that with this week's weight loss, I moved from the obese level II category to the obese level I category. 30 more pounds and I'll also move into that exhaulted category of "just overweight". I'm seriously looking forward to that day!!! Again, congrats!

QOTD: My big challenge is binge eating. I know strategies to control myself, but when it comes time to needing them, I clam up and forget what they are.

Sorry this was such a long post and so much of it was probably TMI. I appreciated the QOTD.

I didn't think it was a long post or TMI. That's why we're all here! It sure helps me to know I'm not the only one with binge issues. I've done okay with it since starting this challenge in January, BUT...last night I was driving down to Southern California with just me and my two DDs (DH is staying home because he has to work). I ate way over my calorie limit. I still journaled everything I ate. My biggest binge problem, though, is eating way to much of one high calorie/high fat food. So far, I've managed to avoid this trap, but I always feel like it's still just hovering as a trap out there waiting for me to slip up.

Great job on your C25K program! I just completed week 5 today and it does feel great. You are going to have to learn to say that you ARE a runner! Your time was great!!!

Congratulations on finishing Week 5! That's where I am in the program, also, and I was so pleased with finishing that 20 minute "run". It wasn't fast, but it sure felt good!!!


I did well on my weight loss this week since I had just maintained the week before (and I think that was a salt thing rather than a not lose weight thing). I'm vacationing with my two DDs at my parents house today and tomorrow, we'll hit Disneyland for one day Monday , and then spend two days at DMIL's house on Tuesday and Wednesday before coming home. I've done well today after having my first off program day yesterday since starting this challenge. I think I'll do well tomorrow, too. I'm a bit skeptical about doing well at Disneyland, though. We'll see. I ate most of my favorite foods when we were there for five days in December, so I'm hoping the healthy snacks will hold me and DDs over until we can do some small and reasonable meals.

 

[jenanderson]

I am going to post an honest post...went out with DH for supper tonight for Valentine's Day. I had planned for this and knew it was coming. We went and all was going as planned...UNTIL...the dessert tray came out!

I ordered the TIRAMISU!!! I knew what I was doing when I ordered it and I still ordered it. I knew that it was going to be a problem and I still ordered it!

Alright, I ordered it and I ate it and it required a plan. Told DH on the drive home I was going to need to get on the TM when I got home even though he was planning a nice night together.

Got home...checked the calories (internet says an it ranges from 500-1000 calories at restaurants)!!!!! Put my work out clothes on ASAP!!!

Even though I already did 5K this morning, I did 5K more tonight to make up for eating the dessert.

So, I have seen that I have a problem with when I think I want something (even though I should not have it)...I just do it. I was happy that I held myself accountable though and did the full 5K workout to make up for part of it. My Nike+ says I burned off 500 calories so I am done feeling bad about it.

This is a hard journey but I know that I can do it and I am willing to work. Hope you all find the strength to make it through the special occasions as well as ordinary days!

Jen

 

[pppiglet]

try here. The video feed is below the article, better video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go_QOzc79Uc

That was very interesting! Thanks for posting it. I sent it to a few of my family members whose children are young and need to know this.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Happy Valentines Day everyone. My husband works tonight and I am making dinner. The plus side is I can control the menu. I hope everyone has a wonderful Day!

 

[jenanderson]

Happy Valentine's Day!

QOTD: On Valentine's Day it is easy to do nice things for those you love, but...what is one nice thing you can do for yourself today?

Today I am running the Virtual Valentine's Day 5K. Since I have stuck this running thing out, have found that in some twisted way I actually look forward to running each day and am going to start allowing myself to say that I AM a runner....I am going to buy some new running clothes that I really want for myself. I have been wanting a running skirt (yep, going to go girlie) and decided that I would just buy it.

It was so easy for me to buy cards and treats for the rest of the family and so today I will treat myself to my running skirt!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Jen

 

[carmiedog]

i just checked back in on the BMI (body mass index) chart.
with today's weigh-in i went from officially "obese" into the "overweight" category! while mildly embarrassed to admit it, I AM ALSO THRILLED!

woohoo! congratulations!

I just hit overweight this week, too. what a great feeling! one brick down. time to start chipping at the next one.

 

[carmiedog]

Great video from Jamie Oliver, it's his take on obesity in America.
He does say one swear word though, just so ya know.

http://thefuturewell.com/2010/02/12/jamie-olivers-ted-talk/

nice video. one of my favorite bums. I mean...my favorite of the celebrity chefs, a genuinely nice guy with a heartfelt and fantastic message. (ok, nice bum, too!)

sadly, I'm one of the parents who feeds their kids crap. With busy schedules, it's just so easy. And I hate fighting with them to eat things I've put work into, so it's easier to just give them what they want - dh and I are short order cooks. They do eat fresh fruit, don't drink soda, etc., but that doesn't erase the chocolate milk, hot dogs, mac & cheese... Right now I need to continue putting work into MOM - I've put myself last for 10 years and I need to continue working on taking care of me. But this summer, my goal is to start introducing my kids to healthier meals.

 

[lecach]

QOTD: On Valentine's Day it is easy to do nice things for those you love, but...what is one nice thing you can do for yourself today?

I'm going to do my Wii Fit. I allow myself to skip it on sundays if I want. But today I am going to do it! Especially since DH and I had dinner at Cheesecake Factory last night

 

[cclovesdis]

Happy Valentine's Day!

QOTD: On Valentine's Day it is easy to do nice things for those you love, but...what is one nice thing you can do for yourself today?

Jen

I cooked my parents breakfast. I love to cook so this was actually more for me than for them. I also got in 53 minutes of solid exercise plus warm-up and cool down.

This was actually yesterday, but it was so good for me that I have to share. I joined SparkPeople almost 2 years go but I went into my account again. I have a calorie counting book, which I love, but this also has specific cardio activities programmed into it, like Wii Fit FreeStep. I love that feature. It really gives me the accurate info I need.

Even with "family dinner" tonight, it looks like I'm going to be under my daily points minimum and just barely in my target range for calories. I'd eat more so I eat all my points, but this week I'm focusing on calories too, and I feel like I'll have eaten enough if I stick to my plan for the day. If everyone else is having dessert, I might splurge and have 1 point fudge bar or a 2 point ice cream bar.

I have church tonight. I'm hoping no one brings any food goodies. I'll have to think of a plan in case anyone does. Usually, I rely on the fact that I'm lactose intolerant. When I bring goodies, I bring stuff I can eat. It's always a dependable excuse.

Have a wonderful, OP day everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our BL 9 participants! I hope that you all have a wonderful day!

Good luck to all of the Virtual Valentine's Day 5K, too.

Well, I rarely post on here but I have been faithful to it from the start and am officially down 19.4 lbs since we started the challenge! I was really hoping to hit 20 lbs this week but I am so close and excited with the progress I've made. My friend gave me some old scrubs of hers (I work in healthcare) that were way too small and as of today they fit! It made my whole day! Hope everyone is having a great Valentine's weekend!

Wow! That is exciting! Great job!

Well I have some new shorter term motivation...my parents put together a trip to Palm Springs for myself, daughter and her husband. This'll be the beginning of Easter.

Oh, Palm Springs is a cool place -- it was quite the place to be in Southern California in the 50's and 60's.

Of course you can do this - I know they say it takes 30 days to establish a new habit, but I think it can truly take a lot longer than that! I just read in Prevention that people who quit smoking try to quit, 7 to 9 times before finally quitting for good. You've already made a lot of positive changes and I'm positive you'll catch that wagon. Your comment really resonated with me because I've struggled that same struggle many times.

Thanks! I really do appreciate it!

I had a big one today at the TC Valentine's Day 5K.

This is the fastest I have ever run a 5K and greatly surpassed my expectations for myself today. I had been hoping to run a 5K under 28 minutes later this spring. This is faster than I could have hoped to run one year ago, and more than 10 minutes faster than my first 5K in 2007. Ultimately, speed is not that important in life, but it does feel good to have a little, I must confess!

Wow! Great job! You look marvelous -- and I bet you said to yourself, a 5K in Minnesota in February -- piece of cake after the half marathon in the Florida snow last month!

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm still here. I haven't posted in forever and haven't read in lord knows how long. I just can't find time for everything! Hope everyone is doing great with their losses!

Hi Lynsey! Nice to see you!

I'm at the point where I just feel like giving up. I haven't been that horrible but I'm just in such a mood. I feel like it's never gonna come off. Since the beginning I've had losses every week except for this week I gained 1.6 lbs. I know it's not the end of the world, but I just feel so lost. 3 years ago the weight came off so easy without any exercise and now it creeps off. I have no patience anymore, it's really driving me crazy. I'm gonna try to hit it hard this week because next week my life is gonna change. I was offered a job and I wasn't even looking. It's the doctor's office where I did my internship last year, I loved it there, but I'm going from working 6 hrs a week one day, to 23 -28 hrs a week 4 -5 days. It's gonna be adjustment for a while until I get used to it. The thought of working out at night on certain days doesn't thrill me, I love too work out in the mornings. I'll get through this but it's gonna take me some time.

lovedvc. You can do this! It will be a challenge with a new job and there will be adjustments. But if you give up, you will have to do this all again someday. I think that it would be better to hold the line, make your adjustments, and then move forward again when you are ready. Don't give up!

we'll hit Disneyland for one day Monday , and then spend two days at DMIL's house on Tuesday and Wednesday before coming home. I've done well today after having my first off program day yesterday since starting this challenge. I think I'll do well tomorrow, too. I'm a bit skeptical about doing well at Disneyland, though. We'll see. I ate most of my favorite foods when we were there for five days in December, so I'm hoping the healthy snacks will hold me and DDs over until we can do some small and reasonable meals.

Enjoy your visit to Disneyland!

I am going to post an honest post...went out with DH for supper tonight for Valentine's Day. I had planned for this and knew it was coming. We went and all was going as planned...UNTIL...the dessert tray came out!

I ordered the TIRAMISU!!! I knew what I was doing when I ordered it and I still ordered it. I knew that it was going to be a problem and I still ordered it!

Alright, I ordered it and I ate it and it required a plan. Told DH on the drive home I was going to need to get on the TM when I got home even though he was planning a nice night together.

Got home...checked the calories (internet says an it ranges from 500-1000 calories at restaurants)!!!!! Put my work out clothes on ASAP!!!

Even though I already did 5K this morning, I did 5K more tonight to make up for eating the dessert.

So, I have seen that I have a problem with when I think I want something (even though I should not have it)...I just do it. I was happy that I held myself accountable though and did the full 5K workout to make up for part of it. My Nike+ says I burned off 500 calories so I am done feeling bad about it.

This is a hard journey but I know that I can do it and I am willing to work. Hope you all find the strength to make it through the special occasions as well as ordinary days!

Jen

Nice job with the honest post and making the best of a bad situation. You can also work off the extra calories a little at a time over several days, if you can't do it right away.

QOTD: On Valentine's Day it is easy to do nice things for those you love, but...what is one nice thing you can do for yourself today?

I'm going to play the piano for an hour today -- it might not be in one sitting since DS is cooking dinner for us tonight but it is a nice break for me.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[tigger813]

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Starting slow today. Congestion was high this morning so I have a bit of a headache. I just finished cleaning up the kitchen and was dancing to some fun music while doing it. We played Lego Indiana Jones this morning and the girls have been playing their new DSi games. Haven't gone downstairs yet to try the Just Dance game! We will do that later! DH is going to start the grill soon. We are having Ribeye steaks with some carrots and crescent rolls or rice. DD1 is so excited about the special dessert that she is begging for the steak now! We like to eat our big meal earlier in the day and then we can snack later on. I have cheese and crackers and chips and dip for later. We're going to watch the Olympics in a few minutes! US Women's Hockey is on at 3 so we are psyched about that!

QOTD: I'm going to enjoy myself, play games, watch the Olympics and play Just Dance. I'm going to enjoy my family and my steak and dessert and then hopefully get back on the wagon tomorrow. Girls are on vacation this week so not sure how much work I will have. They have some playdates in the works and we have Mardi Gras at church on Tuesday night. I'm in charge of the kids food. DH is off tomorrow!

Time to start the steaks!!!!! This is our splurge for the month!!!!!

Hope everyone has a super day! Enjoy yourselves! And be good to yourselves!

 

[lovedvc]

Thank you everyone for all the support and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. I woke up this morning determined to make today work for me. I was at the gym by 8:30 am and stayed till I had an hour of cardio and an hour of lifting. I burned a total of 1000 calories. For breakfast I had my raisin bran w/skim and for lunch I had a 3 egg white omelette w/mushrooms, fresh spinach, turkey and cheese and a fiber one english muffin. I figured that would hold me for dinner which will be sushi. Luckily I have a menu at home so I know what I will be ordering. Tomorrow I have a boxing class, time to take the gloves out and dust them off. Hopefully I will have the time to stay at the gym to burn another 1000 calories. There better be a weight loss this week.

 

[jbm02]

Thank you everyone for all the support and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. I woke up this morning determined to make today work for me. I was at the gym by 8:30 am and stayed till I had an hour of cardio and an hour of lifting. I burned a total of 1000 calories. For breakfast I had my raisin bran w/skim and for lunch I had a 3 egg white omelette w/mushrooms, fresh spinach, turkey and cheese and a fiber one english muffin. I figured that would hold me for dinner which will be sushi. Luckily I have a menu at home so I know what I will be ordering. Tomorrow I have a boxing class, time to take the gloves out and dust them off. Hopefully I will have the time to stay at the gym to burn another 1000 calories. There better be a weight loss this week.

I'm with you!! My Valentine's gift was for my DH and DD to join me at the gym last night and again this morning. That means soooo much to me (DH desperately needs to lose weight and doesn't enjoy the gym as much as I do so I know what it meant for him to do this...). While DS and DD worked out on the treadmill and acr-trainer, I took a 90 minute spin class with a super-hard instructor. It was a great start to the morning. Last night I helped DD and DS with a training program for the treadmill and then did about 20 laps in the pool while DH played water basketball with the kids. A good start to this week, I hope!!