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

[LuvBaloo]

Just jumping on to say HI!

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

One of the highlights for me was doing a biathlon simulator. For the skiing part, it had you do some slides on the same thing that was used in the Biggest loser challenge in the last episode. It was tough and exciting to do something I've seen on BL
It was great seeing people from all over the world proudly wearing the colours of their country (Canadian, American, Russian, Dutch, Czechs, Germans, Estonians, Swiss, Swedes, are a few that I noticed in the crowds of people). It was exciting to see the Olympic Cauldron and the Olympic rings. We got to see 2 Swiss men playing the Alpine horns (like in the Riccola commercials). Overall a great trip.

We got home on Friday night, which was my younger DD's 5th birthday. The weekend was crazy busy getting the house cleaned and decorated, cake and cupcakes made, and goody bags ready for the party today.

Sorry I'm way behind. I haven't read anything I missed in the thread yet, and I've only managed to get a dozen of the weighin PM's opened. Will get the rest done tomorrow.

Heading off to bed to get caught up on some sleep. Here's a picture of me and my girls with the Olympic Cauldron

And here's me on that skating/skiing slider thingy

And here's one of me and DD in a Dutch bobsleigh that was connected to a simulator screen. I was just a booster seat for DD to be the driver

 

[50sjayne]

Luv Baloo-- Glad you're back. It looks like you had so much fun! Love the coat btw.

Evening everybody

And I've also learned that I have the loosest hips on the planet. I can stretch them so far without feeling anything I could take them right out of their sockets.

QUOTE]

This sounds dangerous...

Since I had to cancel our Disney plans for the day I treated us to a seafood feast at home and I also had my non food reward of a Watermelon Yankee Candle. Losing weight is fun I love my reward days!!! Had to share that with everyone. Now I hope I dont regret the lobsters. It is my sons favorite food and he insisted he was having one for dinner. He seems fine and ate the entire thing along with some corn on the cobb and watermelon. Funny now kids rebound so quickly.

Loove Yankee candles. What a great reward...

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

Try to get sleep. I've been up too late watching the Olympics. OK glass of wine and Plushenko Bolero you tube... And a nice hot bath. Bolero is my favorite piece of music in the world. What's one more cat right?

 

[donac]

Just a quick check in

QOTD There is no way I will not be stressed this week. The show I am working on is opening this weekend.

MOn school Math meet and show
Tue school grocery shop show
Wed school tutor show
Thur school show yoga (I will need this by Thursday)
Fri school show
Sat show
Sun show

AM I CRAZY?

I don't think I will be back till tomorrow morning Have a great day everyone

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Replies coming after I get to work, settle in, and am able to take my first break...let's make this week a good one!

Maria

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Sleepy, as I'm staying up too late every night watching the Olympics and Happy, as my kids go back to school today after a week off!!

Time to get dressed for the walk to the bus stop!

 

[carmiedog]

I watched the latest episode of the Biggest Loser last night and was so jealous about how much they lose every week! But then you get out of it what you put in I suppose. I can't imagine how awesome a double figure weightloss week after week would be!

I just read in a magazine last week that they are actually at the camp 8(?) MONTHS so everything is time compressed. What's presented as only a week's weight loss is much longer. (Which also makes it harder to believe that someone wouldn't lose anything or even gain a pound.) Makes me feel so much better! I can't remember which magazine it was in (I read it at my kids' dance studio) so I can't vouch for reliability, but I think it was legit - I'll have to get the name this week.

 

[mikamah]

Just a quick morning hello. I'm off to work as soon as the bus comes, but wanted to check in. I had soup and half a sandwich at the cheesecake factory and figured that was about 17 point and split the 19 point key lime cheesecake with my sister, so all in all I did ok. I have a retirement party on friday night, so am trying to save my leftover points for that.

Sunday's qotd for me this week is to stay in control and I can most do that by tracking every bite, and so far have done that over the weekend. I'm coaching next week, and know from the past that that is always a good week for me, so if I can see a loss this week too, that would get me on the right track.

my3princes- I'd love the name of your sugar house, but don't know if you're allowed to post it, but you could pm me.

shannon- love the olympics pics, especially the one with the cauldron. Memories your daughters will always have. Years ago I volunteered in the medical at a local golf club when the US senior Open was here, and I'm not into golf, but it was awesome to be in the excitement and watch the pros, so I can only imagine what an thrill the olympics must have been.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[lecach]

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?


Sleepy - I couldnt get to sleep last night - got maybe 5 hours - and I cant have coffee this morning becuase I have a 10:30 a.m. Cholesterol screening

 

[chskover]

Grumpy, My daughter came home for her baby shower, which was great. I then had to send them home last night instead of today, because we thought we were getting an ice storm. (ended up just raining). Now that grandbabies are coming, its even harder having her in another state.

 

[NancyIL]

I just read in a magazine last week that they are actually at the camp 8(?) MONTHS so everything is time compressed. What's presented as only a week's weight loss is much longer. (Which also makes it harder to believe that someone wouldn't lose anything or even gain a pound.) Makes me feel so much better! I can't remember which magazine it was in (I read it at my kids' dance studio) so I can't vouch for reliability, but I think it was legit - I'll have to get the name this week.

I know they start filming several months before each new season starts. Otherwise you wouldn't get the "See how the eliminated player looks today" update. But I was under the impression that a week on the ranch was a week on TV. They lose a lot of weight because they HAVE a lot to lose, they eat very restricted diets, and they exercise a lot (several hours) each day.

 

[lisah0711]

Getting the QOTD up before we go to church, I just got off the TM with my hour of incline walking for today...

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

Back later with replies!

Maria

Today to ensure that I will be less stressed this week I will plan my meals at my Mom's -- since it's just the two of us it should be pretty easy!

Lisa - I'll definitely post about the kt tape! Of course today is the first time in over a week my foot's not hurting. Maybe it's a placebo effect because I know I'm going to get the tape.

Thanks! Except for a few twinges I actually haven't had any trouble with my PF since I got my expensive orthotics -- but the memory of it lives on and I always want to know what might work if it ever comes back.

IWISHFORDISNEY, I hope that you and your son feel better soon!

Hello Everyone
I hope you are all well.
I've have a difficult last 2 weeks and I didn't even weigh myself Friday
I was just about to write a "good bye I'm giving up again" post but
I just realized this could be the first time in my life I didn't.... and that I could start New today.
Yes I'm way behind but to give up this time at my age... It may just be a give up forever.
Thanks to two thing you have shared with me
1. If you break a dish do you throw out the whole set? ( right now I'm down to less than a serving for four)
2. I can't succeed because I keep can't stop sabotaging myself.
Or is it I won't.
So I'm back for one last try. I'm giving myself one more week or I just might need to schedule a lobotomy.

Off to read back Oh about 50 pages

Take Care and God Bless

Glad to see you back, tea pot! Sometimes you will lose your way but don't ever give up! You can do this!

We are going to WDW this week, any tips on how to stay on track while vacationing?

Try and think about what you are eating -- maybe do some trading off of good things and bad things and, most importantly, get right back on the wagon as soon as you get home! Have a great time!

I'm not a fan of dark chocolate. DH is though. Still no chocolate, Took the kids to McD's for McFlurries though. Had to explain to the girl at the drive thru a thousand times I wanted a plain sundae with nuts. LOLIt's getting easier and I'm finding that I'm not snacking right after meals either. I pop my Extra Sugar Free gum instead (love my ad?? )

Bob would be proud, Buffy! Great job on the chocolate!

Just a quick check-in for me today, busy couple of days to start off this week. QOTD: I wrote a brief exercise plan so I don't have to think about it, I just do it. I watched the latest episode of the Biggest Loser last night and was so jealous about how much they lose every week! But then you get out of it what you put in I suppose. I can't imagine how awesome a double figure weightloss week after week would be!

So many posts I want to comment on, but not really time today, so lots of hugs and encouragement to everyone!!

You would lose a lot of weight, too, if it was your fulltime job and had a bunch of people to help you all day long. Unfortunately that isn't too realistic for the rest of us. That is one of the reason's why Jillian Michaels new show is going to people's houses to show them how to do it at home. I am looking forward to seeing it this summer.

Just jumping on to say HI!

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

Welcome back! Glad that you had a good time!

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Replies coming after I get to work, settle in, and am able to take my first break...let's make this week a good one!

Maria

Yay! I'm ready for a great week! I will say that I am Sleepy today because DH had trouble sleeping last night so I did too.

Sunday's qotd for me this week is to stay in control and I can most do that by tracking every bite, and so far have done that over the weekend. I'm coaching next week, and know from the past that that is always a good week for me, so if I can see a loss this week too, that would get me on the right track.

Good job staying on track even with lots of activities going on!

Have a great day all!

 

[50sjayne]

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Replies coming after I get to work, settle in, and am able to take my first break...let's make this week a good one!

Maria

Dopey. Can't explain that...

 

[my3princes]

Just jumping on to say HI!

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

One of the highlights for me was doing a biathlon simulator. For the skiing part, it had you do some slides on the same thing that was used in the Biggest loser challenge in the last episode. It was tough and exciting to do something I've seen on BL
It was great seeing people from all over the world proudly wearing the colours of their country (Canadian, American, Russian, Dutch, Czechs, Germans, Estonians, Swiss, Swedes, are a few that I noticed in the crowds of people). It was exciting to see the Olympic Cauldron and the Olympic rings. We got to see 2 Swiss men playing the Alpine horns (like in the Riccola commercials). Overall a great trip.

We got home on Friday night, which was my younger DD's 5th birthday. The weekend was crazy busy getting the house cleaned and decorated, cake and cupcakes made, and goody bags ready for the party today.

Sorry I'm way behind. I haven't read anything I missed in the thread yet, and I've only managed to get a dozen of the weighin PM's opened. Will get the rest done tomorrow.

Heading off to bed to get caught up on some sleep. Here's a picture of me and my girls with the Olympic Cauldron

And here's me on that skating/skiing slider thingy

And here's one of me and DD in a Dutch bobsleigh that was connected to a simulator screen. I was just a booster seat for DD to be the driver

That sounds like so much FUN. What an experience for all of you


Our Sugarhouse is Vermont Maple or Vermontmaple without the space



QOTD: If I were a dwarf today it would be Doc. I have so much to do as I've been asked to sub the rest of the week at school so I need to be the take charge person, I think Doc would fit that bill today.

 

[kimara]

Monday's QOTD: I am definitely a Happy, with a lot of Dopey thrown in

Advice/Suggestions Needed: Each week I have been increasing my exercise a little at a time. I am now sweating 45min-1hour, each morning, 6 days a week. I need to bump it up again today. I am looking for ideas on a 10-15 minute exercise I can do in the afternoon or evening.

Conditions:
1--I already do the WATP in the morning, so i don't want more of that.
2--I don't want to sweat too much. I already have to shower in the morning after my hour of watp. (i live in the very dry state of nevada--my hair and skin got SO dried out with 2 showers every day).

If I am just dreaming unrealistically about exercise without sweat, let me know. I always welcome a good kick of reality.

Thanks in Advance!
~kimara~

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Luv Baloo your trip souds amazing. The pics are great too!

I am having a day. My run was crappy. Little guy doesnt want to go to school and I am not going to make him go. Plus I have a check up at the doctor (just rountine) but I hate the doctors office my b/p is always high due to white coat syndrome; So I get freaked out. At least I exercised today. Even though it was the first time I hated every minute of it. Oh and I have a job interview tomorrow. I am getting kind of bored at home. I have never not worked and genrally have the house clean by the time I drop my son off at preschool. Therefore there is not much for me to do for the 4 hours he is gone. I hope the hours work for me. So I have a busy week.

On a happy note I booked Crystal Palace for Easter Dinner. No sense in the three of us sitting home doing nothing after breakfast and church. I have to research what is offered on Easter at Disney. If anyone has any tips please send them my way.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Oooppps WOTD Today I am definatly Grumpy with a need for Doc since everyone is still sick but me. Grrrrr not having a good day and that is so not like me.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Today I would be Happy, with a dash of Dopey. I'm always Dopey because I'm very forgetful (getting worse as I age). I need to figure out how to be more focused.

I'm Happy because I went to bed before midnight, for once, and we got up on time this morning. The boys got to school on time, and DD and I headed to Target, Kohls, and the grocery store. Bypassed McDonalds for lunch and decided to eat at home, and did all of that before 11am!!!

Now I'm going to go clean my kitchen so we can have dinner early without battling the mess.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Welcome home Shannon!!!!!

Love the bag!

 

[pjlla]

Hello Everyone
I hope you are all well.
I've have a difficult last 2 weeks and I didn't even weigh myself Friday
I was just about to write a "good bye I'm giving up again" post but
I just realized this could be the first time in my life I didn't.... and that I could start New today.
Yes I'm way behind but to give up this time at my age... It may just be a give up forever.
Thanks to two thing you have shared with me
1. If you break a dish do you throw out the whole set? ( right now I'm down to less than a serving for four)
2. I can't succeed because I keep can't stop sabotaging myself.
Or is it I won't.
So I'm back for one last try. I'm giving myself one more week or I just might need to schedule a lobotomy.

Off to read back Oh about 50 pages

Take Care and God Bless

First of all... I'm glad you decided to give it another try. Keep your computer close and keep up with our thread here.... I'm sure it will be helpful.

Second of all... I want you to know that your post helped me out today. I am feeling ICKY about overeating yesterday and I had a brief moment of wanting to "throw in the towel"...... but as I was coming to give you some encouraging words, I gave MYSELF some encouragement and I know that one bad meal (even a 1000 calorie meal) doesn't undo all of the work I have done over the past two years. It kind of harkens back to that "drop the dish" saying.

Mikamah we do have a sugarhouse. Actually it's my brother's, but it is next door and he can't do it without help from our entire family. It is a ton of work. We have a shop on ESTY if anyone is interested I could post the link. The next month or so will have 11 of us running, often late into the night.

QOTD: I have a busy week ahead. I'm working 4 nights and am running a meeting one other night. I'm not sure how many days I will be subbiing at school or how much the sap will run. We did get some groceries taken care of today so that will help.

I got more exercise today. The five of us went skiing. Well, I went skiing and they boarded. It was a beautiful day, nice terrain. It was wonderful spending time with the kids and DH with something they really enjoy. I am amazed at how well my 7 year old is doing. Lessons gave him great technique and he is so confident now. It was the first time this year that our DS12 has been allowed to go. Technically he has 2 more weeks before he is cleared for "contact" sports which is what Snowboarding is classified as. He has healed so well and he wore his helmet and was very careful. He told me multiple times how happy he was to be able to go. We made it off the hill with no brain or head injury

It must have been so great to see your son resuming some of his regular activities. Before too long his tumor will be a distant memory and his good health will be evident in everything he does.

My DS snowboards so I know it is not as easy as it looks! Glad your 7 y/o is enjoying it.

Just jumping on to say HI!

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

One of the highlights for me was doing a biathlon simulator. For the skiing part, it had you do some slides on the same thing that was used in the Biggest loser challenge in the last episode. It was tough and exciting to do something I've seen on BL
It was great seeing people from all over the world proudly wearing the colours of their country (Canadian, American, Russian, Dutch, Czechs, Germans, Estonians, Swiss, Swedes, are a few that I noticed in the crowds of people). It was exciting to see the Olympic Cauldron and the Olympic rings. We got to see 2 Swiss men playing the Alpine horns (like in the Riccola commercials). Overall a great trip.

We got home on Friday night, which was my younger DD's 5th birthday. The weekend was crazy busy getting the house cleaned and decorated, cake and cupcakes made, and goody bags ready for the party today.

Sorry I'm way behind. I haven't read anything I missed in the thread yet, and I've only managed to get a dozen of the weighin PM's opened. Will get the rest done tomorrow.

It sounds like you had a great time! The pictures are super. Happy Birthday to your DD!!

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Replies coming after I get to work, settle in, and am able to take my first break...let's make this week a good one!

Maria

Well... I would be the little-known dwarf.... "GUILTY"! He looks a bit like this... I WAAAAAAAAAY overindulged on Chinese food last night. It is definitely a trigger food for me. I had planned on a splurge of pizza last night, but we decided to save the pizza for later in week and got Chinese instead (I hadn't had it in months). I just lost all control. Even though I had eaten very lightly during the day to save some calories/points for dinner, there weren't enough calories in the WORLD to save to equal what I ate last night. But like that "dish" analogy, I am deciding NOT to throw in the towel. I had a light healthy brunch to start my new day today. I am committing to do at least a hour of good exercise today. We decided NOT to go to a family movie today (my kids are on vacation) so I will be avoiding ANOTHER trigger food of mine... movie theater popcorn.

Well... I suppose that exercise time needs to start now. TTYL.......P

 

[heatherlynn444]

QOTD: unfortunately, grumpy! gloomy weather and rain and Monday and some other things all rolled into one. If you would have asked Sat. I would have said HAppy!