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

[disney_mommy]

So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

I watched the first season, the third and this latest. I will probably watch the first episode tonight and see if it grabs my attention. While they are all brave to go on the show, you're right in that it is not realistic for us regular folks. If I went to a ranch for 3 months and worked with a trainer and a doctor and a chef, I could lose some serious weight, too. But that's not going to happen, so sometimes it is hard to get motivated and encouraged watching. But at least it's usually entertaining!

 

[disney_mommy]

Good morning BL 9 participants!

Our thread is moving quickly but we are all off to a great start! May the momentum and excitement we have now continue throughout the challenge!

Tonight is the start of the new Biggest Loser season. As always, you don't have to watch the show to be part of our challenge. But if you have never watched it, you might want to check it out. It is inspiring to see other folks who have to deal with the same things that we do every day working on getting healthy again -- and in such a public forum!

So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

Biggest Loser 8 was the first Biggest Loser season that I ever watched, yet I participated in three other Disboards BL challenges that year so you really don't have to watch. I didn't think I would like it because all I thought it was all throwing up at workouts and standing on the scale -- I don't even like standing on the scale at home, who wants to watch someone do it on national tv?

Now that I've seen a season, I think it can inspire people to think about what is going on in their lives and how they've found themselves in a place where they have so much to lose to find themselves again. I do wish that it would be a little more real world because we can't all give up our responsibilities and concentrate on ourselves. I am hoping Jillian's new show will do a bit more real world things. So yes I will be watching tonight.

I didn't know Jillian was coming out with her own show. What is the premise? Do you know when it will start?

 

[corinnak]

QOTD: So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

Oh yes, I'll be watching. I'm definitely hooked. I also dislike the barfing in the workouts, people weighing-in without shirts, the beep, beep, beep of the scale (Which, incidentally, isn't a real scale - it's a set piece. They weigh in in the mornings with their doctor), the way the show can bring out the worst in some people, the way they often do irresponsible things like having a bunch of obese people who have not been training AT ALL suddenly run a mile on the beach in warm weather under a hot sun or the way they have people run a full marathon from out of the blue. I also think it shows an incredibly unrealistic rate of loss for anyone who isn't having the stuffing beaten out of them by Jillian for 6 hours a day. Us people in the real world have a hard enough time accepting a rate of loss from .5-2 pounds a week without watching people complain about a loss of 6 pounds in a week not being "enough."

Oh man, rant over. Here's what I DO like. I like watching the transformation these people go through. I like watching their confidence and friendships grow. I love it when Jillian stops shouting and gets to the heart (literally the HEART) of someone's weight problems. I love seeing people dig in and change their lives for the better right in front of our eyes. Oh, and my favorite - makeover week when they cut the guys' hair and shave their skanky beards. I am a fan of beards, but it's always amazing to see what they've got going on under there. The exception: (Ron from season 7. Also, Danny from season 8 - wish they'd let him keep his edgy soul-patch instead of turning him into Russel from the movie UP!) Those things keep me coming back for more even given all the frustrations I just listed out concerning the show. I'm looking forward to meeting the new group of Losers!

 

[lisah0711]

I didn't know Jillian was coming out with her own show. What is the premise? Do you know when it will start?

http://www.nbc.com/news/2009/10/20/...of-their-excuses-and-empower-them-to-transfo/

It is going to run in the summer between the BLs? Jillian will move in with some "lucky" family and help them with their issues and make life altering changes. I really wouldn't mind a day or two with Jillian but I know my DH would never, ever consent to anything like this. I am hoping that it will give us some more "real world" ideas to help us on our journeys.

QOTD: So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

Oh yes, I'll be watching. I'm definitely hooked. I also dislike the barfing in the workouts, people weighing-in without shirts, the beep, beep, beep of the scale (Which, incidentally, isn't a real scale - it's a set piece. They weigh in in the mornings with their doctor), the way the show can bring out the worst in some people, the way they often do irresponsible things like having a bunch of obese people who have not been training AT ALL suddenly run a mile on the beach in warm weather under a hot sun or the way they have people run a full marathon from out of the blue. I also think it shows an incredibly unrealistic rate of loss for anyone who isn't having the stuffing beaten out of them by Jillian for 6 hours a day. Us people in the real world have a hard enough time accepting a rate of loss from .5-2 pounds a week without watching people complain about a loss of 6 pounds in a week not being "enough."

I know! I would be thrilled if I lost 6 pounds in one week!

 

[50sjayne]

QOTD: So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

Like LisaH I never had watched it before coming to the Wish board and joining the challenge. Now I'm a BL junkie. I can't wait for tonight!

 

[ohMom]

i will be recording BL...i can't stand to watch it in real time with all the repetitiveness after commercials, and Allison's drama questions. I liked it better when it was a 1 hr show

 

[Northern_Julie]

I will be watching and I seriously view it as a tool not just because of the tips. A strange combination but the show is cathartic and inspiring for me. Cathartic because Jillian is making me think of my issues. I know I have issues. I look at pictures when I was 10 and thought I was fat...and believe me I wasn't fat. I lost the 60lbs once and this Christmas saw a picture of me almost at my ideal weight and wanted to cry because I let it all come back on and I was actually smiling. I couldn't bring myself to put that photo on the digital frame when I was pulling pictures off my parents computer. I don't really want sympathy because these revilations were huge to me and actually understanding it accomplishment. The biggest loser has actually allowed me to face it and realiezed that I can't move on till I deal with these feelings.

I have cried and laughed and felt a kinship with some of the contestants. I am inspired because I know that it can be done...maybe not as fast as they did it.

 

[Leader of the Club]

I flipped on (what I think was) the BL one episode during what must have been the first season. They had a big fridge (with a glass door) full of cheesecake and brownies and other tempting sweets and were expecting these poor folks NOT to eat it! Honestly, isn't that against the Geneva Convention or something?!?! I thought is was terrible! and that Jillian woman completely creeps me out!

I don't watch it---

 

[my3princes]

QOTD

We will definitely be watching. I think we've missed maybe one season, otherwise we're hooked. It's wonderfult to see people change their lives even if it isn't something that is realistic for the masses.

 

[ohMom]

Leader -- i don't ever remember that frig....can't say 100% is wasn't BL...there is a show on another network, maybe Camp Fat?

 

[princessbride6205]

QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not? Yes, I'll be watching. I agree with Corinnak on some parts of the show that I don't like, but overall I find it inspiring and enjoy watching the contestants' transformations. I like to Tivo and fast forward through some of the repetitive parts and commercias. I have watched the past 2 seasons. Season 7 really inspired me, as it coincided with starting my own weightloss journey. I downloaded that season to my iPod and would watch it while on the elliptical machine.

disney mommy - I was just noticing your signature. Glee and Psych are my fave TV shows and Boundin is my favorite Pixar short!

 

[Leader of the Club]

Leader -- i don't ever remember that frig....can't say 100% is wasn't BL...there is a show on another network, maybe Camp Fat?

I don't know . And beside my mom watches BL and calls and tells me ALL about it! I don't watch much TV--I don't need to. My mommy tells me all about EVERY show she watches. She is very elderly and only has her TV to keep her company, so I guess she doesn't have much else to talk about. I don't mind--I wouldn't trade it for anything.

 

[debf]

QOTD:
Yes, I'll be watching BL tonight as long as I can stay up. I hate all the commercials. I need all the motivation I can get right now. I'm also going to WW tonight after work with DM. I'm trying to get her to join the BL challenge here too.She's not set up as a user yet.

 

[tigger813]

OK, on better track today. I did the 2 mile WATP and was actually down 1.6 today. Also been eating well today! Planning on doing another workout shortly before I have to pick up DD2. Think I'll try the Walk and Kick workout. I love kicking!

QOTD: Wouldn't miss BL tonight! Jillian will also be on Jay Leno afterwards tonight. Bob was supposed to be on Today show this morning. Recorded it so I will watch it later! Sure it was only briefly!

Got stuff set up at work to send out a big email tomorrow or Thursday. Really focusing on my practice and making some money to pay off bills! For the newbies: I am a massage therapist. Losing 40 pounds (well 35 right now) has really made my job easier for me. My upper body strength has greatly improved with the 3 lb weights I use during the WATP workouts. I feel I am a much better therapist.

Going to live this year thinking only positively. Sorry about the bummer last night! PMS and stress!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Ok, who left the refrigerator door open???? It's FREEZING down here!!

I know, those of you up north want to slap me about now, but you try even thinking about going to swim laps in an OUTDOOR pool when it's 28 degrees.

Needless to say-that didn't happen this morning-and may not happen until Friday. I "wogged" over the weekend, but tonight is going to be weights and situps during TV commercials.

temperature is all relative. I'm freezing but it was -21C this morning (about -6F) I had forgotten to plug the car in last night, so it was a little sluggish starting up this morning.
The furnace went out last night, so the house was cold this morning It wasn't a good start to the day.

Today's QOTD (Question of the Day) is do you have other goals in your life that are not health related? If so, do they help your efforts or hinder them?

I started a new job today. My non health related goal is to become the best supervisor the bank has ever seen. I want my staff to enjoy their work, feel appreciated, and make our clients to look forward to coming to our branch.

great attitude! Hope you enjoyed your first day

So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

planning to watch most of it. I watche BL8 and I've watched 2 earlier seasons. Like many of you, there's things about the show I really don't like and things I enjoy. I prefer to record and watch when I can fast forward through bits.

Yesterday wasn't a great day for me. Got into the remaining Christmas goodies - 6 rum balls is too many in one day But I did log everything I ate, and got the water and veggies in, and will do better today

 

[lovedvc]

I love the BL. I have never missed a season. They all give me such inspiration from the beginning to the end. When I'm at the the gym and complaining about my 1/2 hour of cardio I think of the amount of time those contestants put in the gym in a day and I realize my little workout is nothing compared to theirs. I would love to have Jillian train me for a week.

Day two has been a good day for me so far. Went to the gym this morning. I'm having some shoulder and neck issues right now so I stuck to cardio and legs. I'm gonna take the weightlifting a little easy this week. Maybe next week I'll get back to lifting.

 

[baby1disney]

I will be watching The Biggest Loser tonight. I loooove this show. It inspires me and that's usually when I do most of my workouts!! LOL!!!

Plus, my SIL and I text about the people while we're watching it. Hehehehe!!

NOt to go off topic, but did anyone watch The Bachelor last night??? What did you think??

 

[LuvBaloo]

Okay, I got the starting numbers together on my coffee break.

REMEMBER NEW LOSERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Here's the stats to start us off:

Total # who said they were joining: 157
Total # who sent in their starting weights: 135
Total # excused: 1
Total # missing: 21

Here's a little breakdown of where we are now:
150lbs and less: 16
151 to 200 lbs: 29
201 to 225 lbs: 24
226 to 250 lbs: 21
250lbs & up: 24

Next up is GOALS:

Optional individual goal measurement:
There's 50 of us that have decided to try out the new goal checking.

Group goal: total pounds
I read through all the posts, and the group goal of 500 seems to be okay with most of you. Some suggested starting smaller, but I really think we can reach 500 this time! We've got almost double the number of starters compared to BL8 (1.8 times as many people to be exact!) and we almost reached 500 last time, so let's go for it this time.

Group goal: retention rate
I'm going to track the retention rate each week as (# of weigh ins) / 135.
I'm using 135 because its the number of starting weights we have as of right now! If we keep everybody and add a few along the way we could see greater than 100% :
I don't know what goal to use here I hope to see all of us still here at the end

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good morning BL 9 participants!So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

I will definitely be watching this season, but possibly not tonight. Cousin Corinna has convinced me I must buy compression pants I can run in to keep out the predicted cold at the WDW Half this weekend, so I will be going to Dick's Sporting Goods at the mall after I chauffeur for gymnastics. I have set my Tivo for a season pass, so I will probably catch it after I return from the race and vacation, which is just as well, I'm sure I'll really need it then as I get a good jumpstart going!

I have watched the last few seasons, and overall I enjoy it. Stretching it out to 2 hours is unnecessary, and I could definitely do without the regurgitation and man-tatas For some reason I find it discouraging when some of the men need a bra more than I do... Did I mention that was my other big accomplishment last Challenge? I needed to buy a smaller bra band size. Now I'm afraid the cup will go down, too, and trust, me there's not far to go... I figure the rest of me must now be ready to catch up by proportion.

My 4M turned into 1.5 last night. It was hotter than Hades in the basement (my dad thought turning the heat down to 68 was the same as turning it off, as I requested...), and I just couldn't get into it. I know tonight will be better, and I will really get my 3M in.

Maria

 

[jennz]

I will definitely be watching this season, but possibly not tonight. Cousin Corinna has convinced me I must buy compression pants I can run in to keep out the predicted cold at the WDW Half this weekend, so I will be going to Dick's Sporting Goods at the mall after I chauffeur for gymnastics. I have set my Tivo for a season pass, so I will probably catch it after I return from the race and vacation, which is just as well, I'm sure I'll really need it then as I get a good jumpstart going!

I have watched the last few seasons, and overall I enjoy it. Stretching it out to 2 hours is unnecessary, and I could definitely do without the regurgitation and man-tatas For some reason I find it discouraging when some of the men need a bra more than I do... Did I mention that was my other big accomplishment last Challenge? I needed to buy a smaller bra band size. Now I'm afraid the cup will go down, too, and trust, me there's not far to go... I figure the rest of me must now be ready to catch up by proportion.

My 4M turned into 1.5 last night. It was hotter than Hades in the basement (my dad thought turning the heat down to 68 was the same as turning it off, as I requested...), and I just couldn't get into it. I know tonight will be better, and I will really get my 3M in.

Maria

You are hysterical! I have to say I agree with you. Good luck to you and your cousin this weekend!!

QOTD: I will probably watch part of BL tonight. DD likes to watch it with us and since she's only 11 she is not allowed to stay up that late, so we usually watch on Thursday (DH bowls Wed and isn't home) Gotta love the dvr though, like it's been said to ff through the stretch-it-out stuff.