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

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

First I just wanted to celebrate reaching a fitness goal: jogging/running a 5k with no walking breaks. And I think I made pretty good time for a beginning runner. .

That is very impressive. Gives me hope. I want to try the C25K program starting next week when it warms up a little bit.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow? Our last trip to the World was in May 09. We had a great time even though it rained every day. They had record levels of rain. We are going back in May this year on the DxDP. I will probably go with the flow when I go. The last 2 years with DDP I haven't gained nor lost when we went. Hopefully it will be the same this year. If not, I will knuckle down and do what it takes to undo the damages. I'm determined to be at goal weight before and AFTER our trip.

 

[my3princes]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

Our last Disney trip was June/July 2008. We took our camper to Fort Wilderness and stayed for 3 weeks We do not worry about sticking to plan on vacation, however we aren't as bad as we could be. Since we had our camper we were able to eat all breakfasts and typically at least one other meal per day at the camper. That means we're in control. We also did a lot of walking, swimming and biking so we got exercise on a daily basis. Chris (aka Kitchensinkguy) did splurge and ate the entire Kitchensink by himself in 39 minutes, 39 seconds which was an improvement over his previous time. The kitchensink challenge at Beaches and Cream is: One person must eat the entire kitchensink, alone, in less than an hour, including the sludge, and the kitchensink is free. I didn't gain on vacation, Dh gained a bit, but it came right back off.

Our next trip is July 2010. This one is going to be a bit more tricky. We are staying in a treehouse villa for 7 nights, then off on the Brand new NCL Epic for a Western Caribbean cruise then back to Orlando for 3 nights at Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios followed by 3 more Orlando nights, yet to be determined. We will do Seaworld one day and probably a couple more days at Disney. We do have a plan. The plan is to eat breakfast and a late light dinner in our Villa. We are driving so supplies are not an issue. We will eat counter service for the other meal. We bring Crystal Light so that is what we drink throughout the day. Thankfully my family are not big snackers so I can carry some healthy snacks in my bag and that keeps them happy and we don't end up with fattening snacks (most of the time The cruise is kind of all bets off. We'll eat 3 meals a day and then some I'm sure. We are doing active excursions though so that will help. We can't wait to go ziplining and snorkeling in Roatan. We'll do a ruins hike in Costa Maya and more swimming and snorkeling in Cozumel. The steps for the waterslides will burn calories and don't forget the rock climbing walls. We all have the competetive gene so I'm sure there will be many races (I'm confident that I can take them) The end of the trip we will try to stick to breakfast and one meal in the room, but who knows I know that we will be very active sun up to sun down

 

[sahbushka]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

My last trip to Disneyland was September 2009! It was a fabulous time with my dh and kiddos! I did pretty well. I split meals with my kids and husband, tried to make sure one meal a day was low point (like a mcd's fruit and yogurt parfait), and split snacks as well. I splurged a bit on the Pommes Frites and Beignets (totally worth it) but overall did pretty well. My next trip is coming up soon! I will be going with the Divas! in February! I am so excited! I know there is going to be a whole lot of food going on but I am again going to try to eat at least one meal low point (either the parfait again or a meal replacement bar or something like that.)

Have a great day all! I am finally going to get to see The Princess and the Frog tonight with my dh (ds has already seen it!)

Sarah

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

OMG - I keep saying I am going to the WISH site "in a minute" yikes - can it really be that I haven't made it here since Thursday! Skimmed the posts of how everyone is "working it" the way they need to - isn't that great we do what fits for us and HAVE this board to chat with others who are "working it" too

I was down 4 lbs - of course I'm happy, I'm also realistic that my first week is generally down a decent number so I am being cautious .... did my wo yesterday in which allowed me to say I got in 5/5 planned wo's, been on target with H20 and my treat day is my WI day (Friday for BL).

One thing I did this week was to roast a turkey and not buy turkey deli meat (I try to use a healthier one) but still too much sodium, chemicals, etc. Well, it has been a LONG time since I cooked down the bones for broth but it was worth it - made turkey orzo soup yesterday and it will be for lunch today too.
Turkey fajittas were darn good and the best is - that there is still pleny left to have some this week and freeze some for future use!

I'm working on the COW this week, too. For me, I measure the minimum amount of H20 I need for the day and put a pitcher on the counter - easy to see if I need to start "chugging" at dinner time or not to reach the daily amount!

Here's to the BL9 Losers and Maintainers

 

[Piglet18]

I have never been to WDW, but DBF and I are talking about a trip in the (hopefully near) future, once $ isn't so tight. We are thinking of even going all out and doing the cruise and everything. I have been to DL 6 times or so; most recently was summer 2008. I am SO jealous of everyone who goes every year and more! Last trip to DL I totally splurged and gained about 5 lbs. I was with my parents and siblings - all who LOVE to eat, all the time, and never healthy. Hard to say no. But next trip I will be prepared - I think the trick is to know what exactly you want to "cheat" on (like Blue Bayou), and what you want to stay on track on. A lot of meals you can share, or order the kids size, which I have done before. At least then I know it is worth it! That way you still get to fully enjoy the food without the guilt.
Good QOTD!

 

[jenanderson]

First I just wanted to celebrate reaching a fitness goal: jogging/running a 5k with no walking breaks. And I think I made pretty good time for a beginning runner. I started working towards this goal in November. Since it's winter in Minnesota, I have been running on a treadmill only. I'll have to train on outdoor running when the inch of sidewalk/road ice has thawed. I plan to keep running - I've never thought I would be a "runner" but I love the sense of accomplishment after completing a run. And I really want to do one of the Disney races - not sure yet which one due to work schedule/vacation. My next fitness goal is to jog a 10k on the treadmill.

Great job! I ran outside today (in Minnesota as well) and the ice/snow is a bit tricky. I would love to have a treadmill but that is too much money right now. Instead, I invested in a great hooded running shirt!

That is very impressive. Gives me hope. I want to try the C25K program starting next week when it warms up a little bit.

If you have an iPod, there are great apps to help you time the C25K all out.


Well, yesterday I bought running shoes, wool socks and a hooded running shirt with mittens with the goal of starting a couch to 5K run program. While doing a bit of research, I also found an app for iPod that will time what you are doing, beep between running and walking as well as give you voice commands. So, today I got up to go running...and...I DID IT!!!! I made it for the full 31 minute work out. Day one is done!!!! I was so proud of myself for getting up and going...especially since our wind chill was 10° BELOW ZERO!!!!! I was even happier that DH decided he is going to try to give it a go with me!!!

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

My last trip to WDW was WDW and a cruise. I did not do well on either part of the trip. I ate everything I wanted in both places and drank plenty of alcohol. It was August and so we had lots of frozen drinks, lots of ice cream, etc. It was bad. My next trip will probably be next year in March for the Princess Half Marathon if it can all be figured out. I would hope I would eat better on that trip. Then it will be another August WDW/Cruise trip. I will definitely make plans for eating and exercising when I get closer to the trip.

 

[Riverhill]

First I just wanted to celebrate reaching a fitness goal: jogging/running a 5k with no walking breaks. And I think I made pretty good time for a beginning runner. I started working towards this goal in November. Since it's winter in Minnesota, I have been running on a treadmill only. I'll have to train on outdoor running when the inch of sidewalk/road ice has thawed. I plan to keep running - I've never thought I would be a "runner" but I love the sense of accomplishment after completing a run. And I really want to do one of the Disney races - not sure yet which one due to work schedule/vacation. My next fitness goal is to jog a 10k on the treadmill.

Way to go!! I am so impressed.

Is it too late to join in? I use to do WW meetings but they closed the one closest to me, so since there wasn't one convenient I quit going (plus $ was tight at the time)

I'm trying to do WW at home now. I know how to do it but its really hard to stay motivated and I think that something like this would really help me.

Please let me know if I can still join and what I would need to do.

Thanks

Welcome aboard. I know having the accountability to the group helps me a lot. WW was my first choice but I too do not have any meetings near me. I have promised myself to respond every day to the Question of the Day. To keep myself engaged in the group and motivated.


Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

Last trip was August 09. I never over do it on vacation. I overeat when I'm stressed or tired. On vacation I'm neither. I swear, if I lived in WDW I would not have a weight problem.

 

[maiziezoe]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?


My last trip to Disney was in June of 2009. We went on a Disney cruise. It was the BEST vacation I've ever had (I've been to Disney over 30 times). I wasn't on a program at the time so I didn't watch what I ate... however, the first two sail days I didn't eat much because I was dealing with the thought of motion sickness.

Our next trip is another Disney cruise and a week in Disney in December. I will totally stay on the program. The Wonder has a great work-out room!!

It is called Bellaccino and one point on ww. 60 calories. Very creamy and much better than the green mtn one.

Thanks!! I am going to look for it today! We love the Kreuig!

I'm off to the grocery store with my DD's. I love shopping with them (without the boys). My oldest takes the little one and they walk around the store by themselves and I get to shop alone. Freedom!

 

[Conway733]

Hey there everyone! I lost 6 lbs this week and DH lost 7! Wow! I think it was mainly because we didn't eat between meals, cut out junk food, and exercised a few times during the week. Since there is only two of us, it is hard to cook and portion foods out...but we really thought about it this week, and I guess it helped! Now, I do not expect to lose that much in a week, but it shows me that getting up and moving does pay off.

QOTD: The last time we were at disney, was also the first time we were at disney. We went in Nov of 08 and did not eat healthy at all and I can say we certainly weren't trying to either. We had the free dining plan & stayed at CSR. Jiko was our favorite place to eat. I hope we get to go back some time! Unfortunately, DH is unemployed at the moment, so there is not a lot of extras right now.

 

[lisah0711]

I bought running shoes, wool socks and a hooded running shirt with mittens with the goal of starting a couch to 5K run program. While doing a bit of research, I also found an app for iPod that will time what you are doing, beep between running and walking as well as give you voice commands. So, today I got up to go running...and...I DID IT!!!! I made it for the full 31 minute work out. Day one is done!!!! I was so proud of myself for getting up and going...especially since our wind chill was 10° BELOW ZERO!!!!! I was even happier that DH decided he is going to try to give it a go with me!!!

Wow! You so totally ! Way to go! And now you can enjoy the rest of your day knowing your exercise is done, too.

Is it too late to join in? I use to do WW meetings but they closed the one closest to me, so since there wasn't one convenient I quit going (plus $ was tight at the time)

I'm trying to do WW at home now. I know how to do it but its really hard to stay motivated and I think that something like this would really help me.

Please let me know if I can still join and what I would need to do.

Thanks

memy26! Please PM your starting weight to our weightkeeper, LuvBaloo. Weigh ins are on Fridays but you can send it now as she takes weights late. You should also go to post 1 of this thread and click on the link that tells you how our challenge works. While you are there check out the link in post 4 for the link to the COW (challenge of the week) now in progress. Please PM me if you have any questions and welcome to our challenge!

Hey there everyone! I lost 6 lbs this week and DH lost 7! Wow! I think it was mainly because we didn't eat between meals, cut out junk food, and exercised a few times during the week. Since there is only two of us, it is hard to cook and portion foods out...but we really thought about it this week, and I guess it helped! Now, I do not expect to lose that much in a week, but it shows me that getting up and moving does pay off.

Wow! Great job and good attitude on what it will take and how long it will take to happen after the first big loss!

I think we are going to see some great results when they are posted on Tuesday.

A friendly reminder to get those weigh-in numbers to LuvBaloo, if you haven't already.

 

[mikamah]

Happy Sunday Losers and Maintainers!

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

love this question because it gets me thinking of planning another trip. we went in november, and am toying with the idea of DL next year for the first time, but no date in mind yet. While i'm there, i try to make some healthy choices- stay away from fried foods, and try to drink more water, but I definitely go with the flow and do not deprive myself of anything. Have to have a mickey bar, and on the dining plan, did have most of the desserts, but think that probably kept the amount of snacks I ate down. The walking definitely helps, but after vaca if I get right back on track, I can usually lose the gain pretty quick.

We just returned 2 weeks ago from a big family trip to WDW. I thought I was eating reasonably healthy and didn't go too overboard but came home weighing 11 pounds more than I left. Luckily the vacation weight slipped away quickly and only 3 of those vacation pounds are still around and will be gone by the end of the week I hope. I will have to do better on my next Disney trip!

It makes all the difference when we get right back on track, doesn't it. Hope you're having a fun weekend with your son, and I hope he's feeling better, lisa.

DS made brownies tonight.... not sure how I will resist, but I'm going to try. How many points in one bite do you suppose??

We talked about blt's (bites, licks, tastes) yesterday at ww, and our leader suggests putting a slash in your tracker for everyone you take, be it a bit of your kids pasta, a lick of cookie dough, and when you have 5 slashed, take a point for it. Now a bite of a brownie, would depend on the bite.I know I could eat 2 points in one bite.

QOTD - What am I doing this weekend to stay OP.

NOTHING right that is for sure. I made homemade spaghetti sauce and splurged a bit at dinner. Had to many snacks with football today. I had to lay off the P90X due to muscle soreness. WOW I couldnt move. It is snowing here in FL yes SNOWING in FL. So no parks to walk for me this weekend. OK enough complaining I will get myself together tomorrow and enjoy the rest of the day. I might try that C25K thing this week.

Hope todays a better day. We all have those days, but don't give up, just keep on trying. That snow for you all must be so crazy, but hopefully it won't last too long and you'll be back in shorts and tshirts.

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?

Well, i'm back from my brothers, and I had planned to have one piece of pizza at the bday party, with a sliver of cake, which I did, had a little popcorn too, and that was ok, but then in the evening before dinner, had a couple glasses of wine, some cheese and crackers, and overdid the rest of the night, including 3 more slivers of the leftover icecream cake, which was delicious. Also, had left my tracker at home, and used a napkin at a rest stop to start tracking, but stopped at the party. I just wrote down everything I ate and drank, and estimated my points honestly, and it looks like I used 24 flex points, so if I can get back on, and stay there for the rest of the week, I'm still on program. Coming here will help, I know. I usually try to exercise on the weekends, and make the workouts longer since I'm not working. Haven't done any yet, but will get on wii fit tonight. We're going to the mall to get my son some new sneakers today, and might treat myself to wiifit plus. That biking off the cliff sounds like something I might enjoy.

Hope you're all having a good weekend. I've just finished my second big glass of water, to wash out all those extra calories.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

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?

gum, tic tacs, or a snack size Hagaan Daz ice cream bar. If my kids don't get to them first! LOL

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?
Sat I went to a scrapbook crop and my friend put me at the farthest table from the food. I also didn't eat the snacky things the girls brought. Donut Cake?!?! Really, come on!!! But I declined! If I did walk to the food at least I got steps in.
Today is crazy, DH is headed out of town again so we'll have a crappy dinner.
I don't exercise on the weekends because the Wii is in the boys room and I don't want an audience.

I did finally find the Biggest Loser Wii game and I picked up Wii Fit Plus. I hope to use them on Monday.

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?
We just go back from an 11 day trip in Dec. Next trip will either be April for our anniversary or May for DS13's singleton trip. I go with the flow food wise but I have found that I eat way better there. I don't snack at all, I don't over eat and I tend to lose weight while there. I lost 6 lbs when there in Dec. My only down fall is Soda, I drink soda when we are there but not at home. The water in the restaurants is horrible and so is the milk. I will buy bottled water when I can but I need to be more prepared in the future. I also tend not to eat dessert. And we average 7-12 miles a day in the parks so I burn a lot.
We do a lot of buffets and I have found that I do best here believe it or not. I can take a smidge of anything I want and don't have my father in my head saying clean your plate, don't waste food. I get that a lot at regular, bring the food to me places.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

Our last trip was June 2009 and we had a great time! I can honestly say I didn't try too hard with the food. We were on the dining plan and they give you way too much food on it! Though I will say they did do away with the appetizers that they used to give with every meal. They still did a desert though and either way it was so much and I felt like I HAD to try to make the most of it since I spent the money which was the wrong way of thinking. I would do things differently this time around but I'm not sure when we will go back right now. We are hoping to do a beach vacation this summer instead but we'll see.

 

[LittleSeacow]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

My last trip was in April of 09 and I was just over seven months pregnant. At that point in my pregnancy, if I ate too much I felt ill. So I just took it easy and ate whenever I felt comfortable. I ended up losing a few pounds probably because of all the walking.

My next trip is in July and we are bringing the baby. I plan to enjoy myself but make decent choices. I don't want to sabatage months of work for one week of eating.

 

[donac]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?


Our last trip was AUg 09. I tried not to overdo. I did get in my water but we didn't walk as much as past trips. I once did 25000 steps in a day I didn't go crazy but I also didn't say no all the time either. It is hard to travel with dh he loves to eat and doesn't usually stop. I try to eat at regular intervals but he has a tendancy to screw that up.

I don't know when I am going back. I am thinking about a trip with my younger sister to celebrate her graduation from college (10 years at night) but I don't know. I do know I want to go back in 2011. 40th anniversay and the opening of Harry Potter in Universal has the boys interested in going back. But I think they are planning to go back in 2012 for ds2's graduation from college. So who knows.

I have told dh that when we do retire I want 2 nights in Bay Lake Towers with MK view to celebrate. We may do that but he is talking about going for 2 weeksfor either Halloweeen or Christmas.

 

[Craftydawn]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

As I live in California, I am a Disneyland addict. However, my last trip was February of 2009. I am planning a trip (first actually) to Disneyworld for this December

I have been to Magic Kingdom for about half a day back in 1998 when we were visiting family so I don't really consider it a "trip". When I am at Disney, I typically don't try to eat healthy, but have noticed over the last few trips that I aim more for drinking water instead of soda and have less desserts than my earlier trips. Now, since this will be my first trip to DW, I do have to guess that I will be trying a lot of wonderful food at a lot of the great restaurants I read about on the Dis

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Have a great day all! I am finally going to get to see The Princess and the Frog tonight with my dh (ds has already seen it!)

I hope you enjoy it as my family did! I thought it was charming. My 3 1/2 year old yelled out when the Mark Twain came on, "That's like the boat at Disneyland, right, Mama?!?" A bunch of people sitting around us laughed.

If you have an iPod, there are great apps to help you time the C25K all out.

I'm going to have to check that out! I'm using a program out of women's running book. I wonder if it's similar? I think it's awesome you are our running when it's so cold! And here I was feeling all smugly proud of myself for walking/running in the evening when it's in the low 40's!

We talked about blt's (bites, licks, tastes) yesterday at ww, and our leader suggests putting a slash in your tracker for everyone you take, be it a bit of your kids pasta, a lick of cookie dough, and when you have 5 slashed, take a point for it. Now a bite of a brownie, would depend on the bite.I know I could eat 2 points in one bite.

What a great idea! I think that was one of my major sabatouers last time I tried to do WW -- those little nibbles that aren't really a point, but if you don't count them, I felt like I was cheating. If I did count a nibble as a point or 1/2 a point, it felt like too big of a sacrifice. This time I'm not doing WW. I'm using all of you -- -- as my sounding board and my place to be accountable and I'm using calories to keep track of what I'm eating. I did count a small strip of string cheese I mindlessly ate when my YDD gave it to me to hold! I was very proud of myself for counting it!

 

[pppiglet]

Sunday's QOTD: When was your last trip to Disney or when will you first/next trip be? Did you try to eat healthy while there or just go with the flow?

Last went to Disneyland before Xmas. We'll be going again next weekend as we are going to the Disneyanna collectibles show on Sunday so might as well make a stop at DL, CA, and DTD. We always eat at House of Blues for lunch or dinner and don't eat anything else why we are there. We've been good the last couple of times and skipped those triple chocolate brownies!

Last trip to WDW was 2007. I don't know that we will ever be able to go there again, but we'll see. If we do it will be with a DCL cruise attached. Our next DCL cruise is Feb 2011.

 

[jennz]

QOTD: Our last trip was this summer but we didn't go into the parks. We stayed 4 nights at SSR, it was a lot of fun, very relaxing. We are definitely going back in October w/relatives from Scotland - hoping to get in at the Beach Club! Eating - will hopefully stay in control. They tend to eat much healthier over there, lots of government regulation on foods such as sugary cereals (we ship Fruit Loops to them! lol) so we can follow their lead.

Just got back from a walk yes I actually went out in single digit weather! My bugg was telling me I'd be 300 calories short of my goal even after my BL wii workout so I dropped dd at cheer and took my crazy dogs down a deserted office park. I'm feeling proud of myself right now - I'm NOT a winter person!