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

[maiziezoe]

Afternoon!!

I weighed in this morning and lost 5 pounds this week. I'm pretty thrilled with that number!

I had a pretty rough day yesterday. I found out my favorite aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am usually a stress eater but instead of eating yesterday I talked to family members about what I can do to help (she lives in Florida and I am in Illinois) and did an extra workout.

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

Errr.... no. I need to though. The past two days I have been under my WW points by 14 points. I need to treat myself to something to get my points where I need them. I didn't use any of my weekly points or any of the 26 activity points I earned. I think I am afraid. Last night I was craving something... I'm not sure what it was a I was craving. I found my hubby's stash of Ghiradelli bars and thought about having one. Then I started to think about all the work I did this week and within 5 minutes I had convinced myself that I didn't need it... even though I really wanted it.

I have a question: Do any of you have acne problems when you start losing weight? Since I started my lifestyle change, my face has been breaking out more than ever. At fist I thought it was because I am working out and sweating so I started washing my face as soon as I am done working out, but it hasn't helped.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays warm!

 

[beansf]

I have a question: Do any of you have acne problems when you start losing weight? Since I started my lifestyle change, my face has been breaking out more than ever. At fist I thought it was because I am working out and sweating so I started washing my face as soon as I am done working out, but it hasn't helped.

Actually, this is a problem I have all the time (lucky me!). I am using Retin-A for it, which is very helpful for me. My dermatologist said that since the majority of the acne is on my chin/jaw line area, this is an indicator that it is my body's reaction to my hormones. He told me that it had nothing to do with my skin not being clean enough (I had asked about the Clarisonic). The body is far too complex for little ol' me to understand, but maybe the change in your lifestyle affects your hormones.

 

[tea pot]

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

What I decided to do this time around is to allow myself to have my whole milk and honey in my tea and limit it to 4 cups. In the past when I would diet I would start using skim milk and sugar sub and it was just awful.
My tea breaks are a real self comfort part of my day So if this is really a life
style change not just a diet I need make it work so for the first time I measured just how much whole milk and honey I used in each cup and count the calories in for all 4 cups as my snack for the day. Now not feeling deprived
I'm a Happy teapot

I'm in Littleton but grew up in West Boylston. DH is from Saugus.

9 miles north of Boston in Stoneham

Tracy did you ever hear of the small book "The Last Lecture"
The author has been on several talk shows and has since passed away. He was a professor with a terminal disease and this is literally his Last Lecture of course it was very moving and very wise. One thing He said is that he learned very early in life that you need to decide if you are going to be a Tigger or an Eeyore.
Something I try to remember and try to pass on even to my adult children.

Have a Bouncy Day

 

[PaulaSue]

I thought I posted my weight last week? Can't find it now...

I was 137 and am 136 today. (on the maintainers but I still want to get back to 130 weight I was at after I lost 70 pounds and it has started creping back on sicne last year.)

 

[tigger813]

WOW!!!!!!

SO many nice losses this week! SO proud of all of you!

I'm enjoying your responses to the question of the day! Haven't treated myself yet though DH and I had a Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich. I may go get my chocolate bar and have on the way to pick up DD2. Really need to get some M&Ms soon!

I will also treat myself this weekend to a drink or 2! I drank too often over vacation so I am back to alcohol only on weekends! I had to buy another bottle of Kahlua as we ran out the other day!

Can't wait for my girls to get home so we can watch movies and play games together! Think we'll play Sorry Sliders! It's fun and quick! Bought Cooking Mama for the DS for my daughter yesterday (and me too). It's rather addictive. Haven't played it today but played it quite a bit last night.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Wow! You miss a day and a half on this thread and ten pages fill up while you're gone! You guys a a prolific bunch! I'm going to respond to some of yesterday's thoughts and then move on to today's a little later.

First, yesterday's QOTD- What is one thing that you have learned from the first week of the challenge that you can use next week to help you? That it's okay for me to ask my DH for the time I need to excercise. It sounds like other people have the "I need to take care of dinner/kids/house/work" guilt, too. Well, I told DH that I want to do my nightly walking to jogging/running excercise in the evenings while he gets our DDs ready for bed. He was really supportive, but I was still worried so I told him that I would be counting on this arrangement for awhile. It means that he might not make it to the gym some night, but I want to do this until I weight at least fifteen pounds less then him. He thought that was funny, but was again totally supportive even though he'll now have to be the one being creative about finding time to work out.

Lisah Dh swears he didn't do anything to the Wii. He is wondering why it selected his name instead of one of the other Miis that are registered.

I find this whole scenario hilarious! We just got our Wii, so I'm now looking forward to some of it's humour. Of course, DH already has vendetta against it because he gained a few pounds over the holidays (poor baby...he now has seven pounds to lose ) and thought it was lying about his weight.

QOTD, what have I learned?????? I naturally eat lots of vegies every day and that I hate drinking water.

You and me both, Sister!!!

I have learned that the amount of food I can eat on WW is enough. I thought I would be hungry but I am not.

I'm not doing WW this time around, but counting calories while journeling on "Lose It" and I've found the exact same thing! It amazes me that each and every time I worry I'm going to be hungry and then I'm not. Our mind's do tricky, sneaky things to us!!!

I realized that I *need* to write everything down (I do points) in order to keep myself accountable. I need to have a plan for dinner (otherwise we end up ordering out - like last night's BLT wrap).

The journeling is really helping me to keep honest this time around. I'm really enjoying it, as well. It gives me a focus for my weight loss. I'm also trying to plan for dinners (though I'm here on the DISboards instead of planning right now, but it feels so much more therapuetic!)

We got about 4 inches at our house. It's cleared off the driveway for now, but it's supposed to blow a lot tonight. I know 4 inch isn't much, and I'm not complaining, it could have been worse. But I must be getting old, because I don't remember shoveling snow as being so tiring.

I wish we got snow! I love the snow! Though everyone says I wouldn't love it so much if I had to live with it instead of just visiting with it when we go skiing/boarding up at Tahoe.

We have been doing these challenges for a few years. Some year we broke into teams. At times this did not work because you might get on a team where everyone bails. That was what happened to my team one year. This thread may move fast now but it will slow down after a few weeks.

Phew! I was wondering how I was going to stay caught up! It's fun (and very enjoyable) to read about everyone's ideas. It's inspiring me to think of new things. I think it will be easier to stay caught up during this weekend than it was during the week.

I know we're not supposed to feel guilty about taking time away from our families to exercise, but I need some advice. My DD is 2 and cries every time I go to the gym, leaving her with DH.

My DDs are now 7 and 3 1/2. They also don't like for me to leave, but it has gotten easier. I'll tell you though. I think LuvBaloo had it right in that having some Daddy/Daughter time will be a good bonding experience for both of them. Mostly, though, I can say from the perspective of five years down the road that I really wish I had lost this weight ealier to be a better role model to my daughters about healthy lifestyles. I really hate being one of the few heavy moms of my first grade daughter's group of friends. The other moms are great ladies and they've been supportive of my previous weight loss attempts, but it's not always comfortable being the "heavy" one. I don't know if my first grader notices, but how could she not? And as she moves up in the grades, I don't want her (or my younger DD) to be the one with the "fat mom". Just something that's been rolling around in my own head for awhile. I really wish I had started and stuck with this when my ODD was 2 1/2!!!


Lisah0711 -- Thank you so much for your QOTDs this last week and taking the time to respond to so many posts! I really like this thread a lot!

 

[tea pot]

. please, everyone, do not feel guilty or obligated to read every post! it is fine to jump in anytime, even if you feel out of the loop on the chit-chat. our main focus to be accountable to each other, and supportive....which everyone here is superb! i figured the chit-chat is a bonus when/if i have time to read it

Thanks I needed to hear that. Everyone has such great things to share and I have learned so much but I always seem to be reading back
I want to comment but the chit-chat has gone way ahead. Oh maybe I should start reading backwards

 

[pjlla]

Afternoon!!

I weighed in this morning and lost 5 pounds this week. I'm pretty thrilled with that number!

I had a pretty rough day yesterday. I found out my favorite aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am usually a stress eater but instead of eating yesterday I talked to family members about what I can do to help (she lives in Florida and I am in Illinois) and did an extra workout.

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

Errr.... no. I need to though. The past two days I have been under my WW points by 14 points. I need to treat myself to something to get my points where I need them. I didn't use any of my weekly points or any of the 26 activity points I earned. I think I am afraid. Last night I was craving something... I'm not sure what it was a I was craving. I found my hubby's stash of Ghiradelli bars and thought about having one. Then I started to think about all the work I did this week and within 5 minutes I had convinced myself that I didn't need it... even though I really wanted it.

I have a question: Do any of you have acne problems when you start losing weight? Since I started my lifestyle change, my face has been breaking out more than ever. At fist I thought it was because I am working out and sweating so I started washing my face as soon as I am done working out, but it hasn't helped.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays warm!

First of all.... about your aunt. I will definitely say a prayer for her (and for you and your family). Hopefully it was caught early and they can treat it aggressively.

Second..... I know where you are coming from when you talk about being afraid to use all your points. When I re-started this "healthy lifestyle" back on 1/2/2008 I had a goal to lose 35 pounds before we returned to WDW in mid-April. I was REALLY afraid I wouldn't make that goal, so I was RELIGIOUS about watching my points, exercising etc. I lost pretty well the first few weeks and was really encouraged, but then my weight loss really slowed down (although it never stopped, thank goodness). I was exercising (if I can recall properly) about 60 minutes a day, three or four days a week. I was staying STRICTLY within my daily points target and frequently even going under (sometimes by as many as 5-6 points), and I was using NO Flex points or activities points. I knew I should be, but I was afraid I wouldn't lose "fast enough".

Well... I just sabotaged myself and put my body almost into starvation mode. Once I started making sure that I used virtually EVERY daily point and even a few Flex points once in a while, the weight loss ramped up again. I must admit, I still don't EVER count or use activities points and I usually save most of my Flex points for a special splurge meal on Friday or Saturday. My daily points target is 20 and I rarely go above 21-23 pts per day on a regular basis (other than my splurge day).

I find that if I vary my points every day (20 points on Sunday, 21 pts on Monday, 18 pts on Tuesday, 23 pts on Wednesday... you get the idea) then my body really has to keep working to keep up with things and I lose even better. I think that my weekly splurge meal really helps in that regard. During weeks when I have tried to skip the splurge meal and not use the Flex points for that week, I don't lose any better (and sometimes not as well) than I do during weeks when I use those Flexpoints and have a big meal. Your body needs the fuel.... period. Too much fuel makes us fat, but too little fuel and we shut down and drop our metabolism to NOTHING. Please be sure to eat your points, every day... at least your daily points target, if nothing more. If you are concerned, try just using the points for super healthy foods like almonds, avocado, fruits, and veggies, fish, and other "super foods". At least you will know that you are spending the points WISELY.

Regarding the acne... I have found that since I have been eating healthier, my skin is clearer. Probably the clearest it has been in my adult life. But I do have to be careful about washing up after my workouts. Do you use a lot of products in your hair or have you started using any NEW hair products? If your hair touches your face (either during the day and/or when you are sleeping) and you have lots of "stuff" in it, that can definitely make your skin break out. Just a though.

Well.... I found a minute or two to jump over here in an effort to keep up with this "runaway train" of a thread!! Gotta get moving again!......P

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hugs to you maizezoe. I'm sorry about your aunt.
Sending warm wishes and thoughts your way.

I lost two pounds this week. I've gained and relost the same couple of pounds all fall, so hopefully in the next couple of weeks, I will finally be at a new low (at least a new "recent" low). Does that make sense?

It looks like I might be the only person with a regular scale, not digital. We tried a digital scale in the past, but it seemed unreliable. I probably won't switch scales this challenge, but can someone recommend a decent digital scale that won't break the bank?

to all you fellow chipaholics. I have managed to avoid the chips so far this week! They are getting crumbled up when we take DS to the airport on Saturday. (Our dog loves chips as well, and we give him one as a treat to go in his crate. He is very thin, so I figure it's an ok treat. I won't eat crushed chips, so this will work!

Q of the day--We usually have dark chocolate in the house, and I will usually have a piece each day. Right now we have buckeyes in the freezer left from Christmas, and I will have one of those as a treat. And if I want ice cream I put a tiny scoop in a custard cup and eat it really slowly. I have found through the years, denying myself something just doesn't work. I try to think more about the portion and go from there.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I will be a little sad tomorrow, since DS is going back to school, but I am going to try really hard not to turn it into an excuse to binge. DH and I are planning to go to the Y after we drop him off. So, I am looking forward to a date with my favorite elliptical machine!

 

[MaryAz]

I am down 2lb and Hubby is down 5lb YAY

Thanks Lisa for being a great Coach, Welcome Tracey..

I do try and give myself some kind of treat each day. I am happy to say that I did 2 classes at the gym this week. I am not usually a class person but they were fun!

 

[jennz]

Afternoon!!

I weighed in this morning and lost 5 pounds this week. I'm pretty thrilled with that number!

I had a pretty rough day yesterday. I found out my favorite aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am usually a stress eater but instead of eating yesterday I talked to family members about what I can do to help (she lives in Florida and I am in Illinois) and did an extra workout.

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

Errr.... no. I need to though. The past two days I have been under my WW points by 14 points. I need to treat myself to something to get my points where I need them. I didn't use any of my weekly points or any of the 26 activity points I earned. I think I am afraid. Last night I was craving something... I'm not sure what it was a I was craving. I found my hubby's stash of Ghiradelli bars and thought about having one. Then I started to think about all the work I did this week and within 5 minutes I had convinced myself that I didn't need it... even though I really wanted it.

I have a question: Do any of you have acne problems when you start losing weight? Since I started my lifestyle change, my face has been breaking out more than ever. At fist I thought it was because I am working out and sweating so I started washing my face as soon as I am done working out, but it hasn't helped.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays warm!

My mom lived in FL and had cancer too, I know how hard it is to be separated at a time like this.... GREAT JOB not letting your emotions control you at such an awful time - be proud!

Acne - sometimes I do get a little if I stop drinking water and then start back up again, or if I've eaten crap and then switch to healthier choices...not too bad though. Maybe it is the sweat. Here's hoping that doesn't stay around!!

Maybe you could have a granola bar or something? I love Kashi, and I just "discovered" their dark chocolate mocha almond...yummm!! They don't sell them at my beloved Wal-Mart or Sam's so that's why I haven't found out about the yet.

I also might have to finally go to Trader Joe's to get those dark chocolate pringlylooking things - they look great!

Well dd wants to go sledding after school today and I'm going to have to say NO. It's in the teens w/a wind chill close to 0 - no way are we going out there!!!

 

[baby1disney]

Good Afternoon ladies!!!

I'm thinkin that I might have gained weight this week and I'm really depressed about it. I feel I have let you down as well as myself. So much has gone on and I still can't sleep at night.

I will try to keep up with you over the weekend, but with no computer at home...that's kinda hard to do. (I'm at work...ssshhhhhhh!!!)

I will try to email my weight over the weekend.

 

[Piglet18]

Woohoo! I lost this week - quite a bit too, almost 5, considering I did very little in terms of exercise (I've been pretty sick). I guess that just goes to show you how horribly I was eating over Christmas!

For today's QOTD, I do try to treat myself once a day, but with what depends on the day. Sometimes I really crave fruit (like grapes), so even though it is healthy, it is a treat. Some days, it is another 1 or 2 cups of coffee (love my cream and sugar). Lately it has been the remnants of Christmas baking. We have boxes of cookies in the house still (gasp) and I have decided only to eat out of one box (my mom's once-a-year gingersnaps) and then only one a day, if that. And because of that, I don't even think about the other stuff!

 

[lisah0711]

Hey all! I am a newbie to the W.I.S.H. as well as this thread. I am a newly minted 30 year old, and mom to 3 kids. I went back to work full time this year and it has been a tough year!

My goals this year are to lose 30 lbs and to run a half marathon.

To answer the QOTD, no, I usually don't treat myself every day, although I do make time for myself a couple times a week. I am really trying to work on the few minutes every day thing.

Nicholfamily5! Thanks for joining our challenge!

Afternoon!!

I weighed in this morning and lost 5 pounds this week. I'm pretty thrilled with that number!

I had a pretty rough day yesterday. I found out my favorite aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am usually a stress eater but instead of eating yesterday I talked to family members about what I can do to help (she lives in Florida and I am in Illinois) and did an extra workout.

so sorry about your aunt. What a tough time for you! But you did a super job at how you chose to deal with it! I am very impressed.

I think pjlla has a point when she said as you start taking better care of yourself you body may be getting rid of some stuff. If it doesn't get better soon be sure and see your dermatoligist. They have lots of ways to help you now.

I thought I posted my weight last week? Can't find it now...

I was 137 and am 136 today. (on the maintainers but I still want to get back to 130 weight I was at after I lost 70 pounds and it has started creping back on sicne last year.)

You can move between the maintainers and losers team any time that you want. You are our only maintainer now but I know you are going to have company very soon. Just let LuvBaloo know when you PM your numbers to her. Also, you don't have to post your weight but I applaud you for being brave enough to do so!

Good Afternoon ladies!!!

I'm thinkin that I might have gained weight this week and I'm really depressed about it. I feel I have let you down as well as myself. So much has gone on and I still can't sleep at night.

I will try to keep up with you over the weekend, but with no computer at home...that's kinda hard to do. (I'm at work...ssshhhhhhh!!!)

I will try to email my weight over the weekend.

baby1disney. We all have good weeks and bad weeks. What really makes you successful is how you deal with those bad weeks. Are you going to let it get you down and beat yourself up about it? Or are you going to use what you know to get things going where you want them? I know you can do this!

to all of you who have the bug. DS has missed four days of school this week with it. I took him back to the doctor today to get some different meds -- he went to bed voluntarily at 6:30 pm last night and has asked to take 6 baths in the last two days. That is just not right for a 10year old boy!

 

[baby1disney]

Thanks Lisa!!! I'm going to use this for the better!! I will try to do better next week. I think once I get past this weekend...everything will be good!! I'm going over a friend's house and we're going to relax and everything. So I'm looking foward to that!!

I'm going thru alot of changes this year and my theme for the year is ME!!! It's just scary sometimes because I haven't realized that I AM WORTH IT and not just a mom, wife, daughter, friend, etc. I'm always so selfless that since I'm starting to be more "selfish", it's kinda scary. But, I know I need to take care of me before anyone else and I'm starting to realize just how important that really is!!!

Thanks again for the kind words!!!

Oh and one more thing: GREAT JOB EVERYONE FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!thumbsup2:

 

[soozaay]

Hi Everyone
Just a short note to say hi....I'm a newbie to the thread. I'm 42, married - no kids, live in NJ and have 80 lbs to lose. I'm so glad there's a group to help me stay motivated. Good luck everyone! I look forward to "talking" to you more.

 

[mousemom11]

Down 2 pounds this week. Did my yoga class on Tuesday night and my daily 45 minute walk on the treadmill, but not my Wii EA Sports Active. I've been fighting off a cold this week, so took it a bit easy.

QOTD: Non-fat, no-whip mocha at Starbucks. Caffeine and chocolate together - doesn't get any better.

 

[tigger813]

Hi Everyone
Just a short note to say hi....I'm a newbie to the thread. I'm 42, married - no kids, live in NJ and have 80 lbs to lose. I'm so glad there's a group to help me stay motivated. Good luck everyone! I look forward to "talking" to you more.

Welcome Susie! Glad to have you here! You will love us!!!!!!

We are quite the crew!

Watching Ice Age 3 with the family. Enjoying my raspberry white Russian. Frozen pizza almost ready. Taking the rest of the night off! Enjoying my family. Going to play Sorry Sliders and watch some more movies tonight!

Have a great night and stay warm!

I'll be back in the morning!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

What I decided to do this time around is to allow myself to have my whole milk and honey in my tea and limit it to 4 cups. In the past when I would diet I would start using skim milk and sugar sub and it was just awful.
My tea breaks are a real self comfort part of my day So if this is really a life
style change not just a diet I need make it work so for the first time I measured just how much whole milk and honey I used in each cup and count the calories in for all 4 cups as my snack for the day. Now not feeling deprived
I'm a Happy teapot





9 miles north of Boston in Stoneham

Tracy did you ever hear of the small book "The Last Lecture"
The author has been on several talk shows and has since passed away. He was a professor with a terminal disease and this is literally his Last Lecture of course it was very moving and very wise. One thing He said is that he learned very early in life that you need to decide if you are going to be a Tigger or an Eeyore.
Something I try to remember and try to pass on even to my adult children.

Have a Bouncy Day

I remember hearing something about his quote! He was quite inspirational. I have to admit that I have been an Eeyore at times but being a TIGGER is much more fun! I'm trying to be a more positive person though I still have my moments. I almost became an Eeyore towards the end of vacation and working out snapped me out of it! Gonna try my new BL Wii game tomorrow and then the EA Sports Active More Workouts. Hoping to not have to leave the house ALL DAY tomorrow! Pizzas almost ready!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Nicholfamily5

I have a question: Do any of you have acne problems when you start losing weight? Since I started my lifestyle change, my face has been breaking out more than ever. At fist I thought it was because I am working out and sweating so I started washing my face as soon as I am done working out, but it hasn't helped.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays warm!

First off, sending for you, your aunt and family.
Second off, if I'm stressed I always break out. That probably ties in with how someone else said hormone changes can affect acne. Make sure and drink lots of water, it does help.

Thanks I needed to hear that. Everyone has such great things to share and I have learned so much but I always seem to be reading back
I want to comment but the chit-chat has gone way ahead. Oh maybe I should start reading backwards

If you are pressed for time, I recommend, start where you left on but just skim through looking for the QOTD (even if you don't end up answering it, its good to know what the basic topic is). And when you are almost up-to-date then start reading every post.

It looks like I might be the only person with a regular scale, not digital. We tried a digital scale in the past, but it seemed unreliable. I probably won't switch scales this challenge, but can someone recommend a decent digital scale that won't break the bank?

I think a lot of us may be using our WiiFit's as our scale. Sorry I don't have any recommendation on a real digital scale.

Good Afternoon ladies!!!

I'm thinkin that I might have gained weight this week and I'm really depressed about it. I feel I have let you down as well as myself. So much has gone on and I still can't sleep at night.

I will try to keep up with you over the weekend, but with no computer at home...that's kinda hard to do. (I'm at work...ssshhhhhhh!!!)

I will try to email my weight over the weekend.

You are not alone! lots of people have seen some great losses this week, but not everybody has! I too ended up gaining a pound, because I started off the week with poor choices, and the good decision at the end weren't enough to give me a loss. Hang in there, get some sleep, have some relaxing time, and don't worry about being selfish. Its not selfish to look after yourself, YOU ARE WORTH IT!