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

[BernardandMissBianca]

Friday QOTD: Looking back on the first two (ish) weeks of the year, how do you feel about your progress oh your resolution to lose weight? Is it going how you anticipated? Are you as motivated as you were on January 1?

Not so happy about my lack of progress but I'm still here (on the WISH thread) so that counts for something. I think I'm more motivated especially after reading everyone's weight losses.

If it makes you feel any better, you're not alone. This has been an awful week for me too. I'm dreading the weigh in tomorrow also. I got home late from work again and by the time I cooked and we ate it was 8pm. DH says we should just go out to eat every night. That would be more disatrous I would think! I hear ya on the bad food choices. I ended my dinner with a cheese quesadilla and a 1/2pc of chocolate cake! No walking this week, but I did do some crunches and leg exercises during American Idol commercials!

Do not eat out every night!!!! We have gotten to that point and it sucks!!! It's why I am where I am weight wise.

Well, first of all, to you for a tough week. Second... nice job raising kids that will eat the healthy stuff! But it is tough when they eat ALL of it!

I don't have any really good suggestions for getting you out of the rut, but it is good that you recognize that there IS a rut. I guess my only idea would be to try to find some new foods and/or new recipes that might get you excited about eating healthy again. Have you tried Vitamuffins? They are pricey and I don't eat them often, but they are a GREAT treat when you need low cal comfort food. Are you familiar with the Hungry Girl cookbooks? I don't approve of all of the ingredients she uses, but she has some great recipes if you can avoid the ones with "diet" and fake foods.

My kids love the green stuff!! We were accosted at Chef Mickey's once because they all got up to get salad first. LOL The same thing happens when we go out for Sushi.
I've seen the vitamuffins, I need to look into those. And I have seen the hungry girl books but I never get a chance to look at them.
I'm considering doing the medifast meals for a while just to take myself out of the equation for food. DH is in the same boat though, we eat the same things all the time. We have a place that does assembled meals, I need to go back there again because then I don't even have to think about it. and they have tons of options.

Saturday QOTD: What defines you as a person? If you were to lose all the weight tomorow, what would still be the same about you? What would be different?

Tough question! I'm asking my DH. Ug, he's no help......... this is what he wrote:
"that you found your soul-mate in a living personification of Grumpy, who has a penchant for funny little british cars, generally loathes 21st century American ideals, and would champion the theory of Darwin Tokens to the grave?" But I think that defines him more then me.

Oy! how do I put this?! I define myself as me. Yes I'm a mom, a wife, a sister, daughter and friend but I'm more than that. I'm a person with feelings, dreams, and desires. I have a talent for organizing other people's spaces but not my own. I have mad PTO skills that impress our PTO president daily. I have a way of getting through to the 8th graders in a way that no one else seems to be able to. I'm defined by my inner clock which runs exactly 11 minutes slower then everyone else's. Literally every time I look at the clock it's 11 minutes after the hour.
To quote a most famous Sailor ""I am what I am, and thats all that I am." (thanks to my DH for giving me the quote)

If I lost the weight tomorrow, all of the above would stay the same, well I might get the rest of my life organized but who knows, genetically I may be disorganized.
What would change? Maybe I would be more willing to put myself out there and speak my mind more then I do now. But then again people may not like the brutally honest side of me.

Sunday QOTD: What is one good thing you can do for yourself this weekend?

I can finish cleaning my dining/scrap room. I need and want to get back to being creative and I can't do that in the catch-all room. Next I need to keep it clean, that's the real challenge!



OK this is crazy! LOL I'm having a conversation with DH via skype, he's sitting across the table from me!!!! but we both have headphones on, I'm listening to Celtic music and he's watching a movie.

 

[lornak]

Hi lornak! I did C25K in 2007 and just finished my 3rd half marathon. I live in MN, so I have spent significant training time on my TM, as well. The speed that counts as jogging differs by person and even, potentially by treadmill. 3.6 and 5 sound like reasonable paces for both, but know that some people (me, for instance) start out slower. I'm sure that some start faster, too! Walking is just that - walking - it should be a pace that you are comfortable at and can recover at, but that does still keep your blood pumping. The Jog is faster than the walk, but how much faster is really personal. It should be a pace that allows you to speak but not sing. People laugh at me when I refer to it as comfortably challenging, but that is really what it is. Your goal is to push yourself a little but not to kill yourself. Do you feel like you have the ability to jog faster than a 5 right now? If you do, that's great too - it just takes a little time to find what's comfortable/challenging for you. Don't be afraid to play with different speeds. And elevations - many people suggest setting the elevation on the TM to 1 to make it more like being outdoors.

Thanks, corrinak! I am in MN, too! Where do you live? I am up near Brainerd. This is very helpful information. I just didn't want to do it "wrong" and not be able to do the 5K! Of course, looking at it right now I can't imagine being able to run that far in 9 weeks but I am going to stick to the program and give it a try!!!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here's the Sunday night reminder to send in your weigh-ins!
Weigh-ins are not required and you are welcome to participate in the thread without sending in your weight, but if you are weighing in and have forgotten to send here's the friendly reminder to report in.
RESULTS POST WILL BE DONE on Tuesday night again!

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[Eeyores Butterfly]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Lounging on the couch watching a movie with my family is my favorite leisure activity! Alongside going to Disney! Working out is becoming high on the list as it makes me feel so good!

Snowing pretty good here. Expecting 6-9 inches of snow. DH has to go to work. Supposed to be taking DSIL out to lunch but we'll have to see if the weather gets any better! Trying to get up the energy for a workout this morning but I have a headache!

Be back on later!

 

[donac]

Good morning everyone. I am up and had breakfast. I am going to get dressed and go to the dentist. I have a filling planned and a gum treatment. At least it is early this morning so that I have the rest of the day to get un-numb.

Ds2 was home for about 13 hours and then left for college. He did show us some pictures and he told us somethings about his trip. He had a great time but I know that he was ready to come home. I know that he was excited to get back to the routine of school. He was able to finally see his last grade for last semester and he was very happy. It guaranteed his scholarship for next year unless he completely blows this semester which I doubt he will do that.

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

I love to read and also do needlework. I am into many types of needlework. II love to sew, knit, crochet, quilt, needlepoint and embroidery.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[PeterPan09]

I've got some catching up to do!!

Friday QOTD: Looking back on the first two (ish) weeks of the year, how do you feel about your progress oh your resolution to lose weight? Is it going how you anticipated? Are you as motivated as you were on January 1?
My first two weeks were not great-the cold weather down here was a problem for me. Now that I've gotten myself going and lost a little weight, it's given me new motivation to keep going!

Saturday QOTD: What defines you as a person? If you were to lose all the weight tomorow, what would still be the same about you? What would be different?
I define myself as a grateful believer in Christ, and that's not going to change whether I'm fat or thin. However, I used to view myself as an athlete also, but since I've gained so much weight-that's gone by the wayside. Part of my motivation to lose the weight is to feel like an athlete again.

Sunday QOTD: What is one good thing you can do for yourself this weekend?

I did one good thing-I went for a long course swim on Saturday morning!!

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?


Sadly, my favorite leisure activities tend to be non-active. I like reading and watching TV.....gotta find some activities with a bit more movement to be my new favorites.

 

[cclovesdis]

QOTD: My favorite leisure activity is reading magazines while walking on the treamill.

Great question!

Yesterday was a good day. No binges-I am happy to report that. I did eat more than I expected to eat at dinner, but had the points, so no problem. The best part was that it wasn't a binge-it was just because I was actually hungry. Have the day off for MLK Day and very excited about that. Hoping to get in more than 20 min. of exercise. I'll take what I can get as I'm really focusing on not bingeing, but it would be great to at least burn a full 100 calories on the Wii Fit Plus. Off to eat breakfast and then get in some exercise.

 

[jennz]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity? I have a few faves...I love watching movies with my family, reading, and scrapping (when I have my area cleaned and I can find everything!)

DD is STILL sick today!! Day 4 - no fever, but very "ugh" and upset stomach. Wierd. I am being mean and making her take a shower right now - hoping she will feel a little better after she washes 3 days of sickness off of her. At least she won't stink when we watch a movie later!

Today in between snuggling with dd and watching movies (unless the shower totally invigorates her!) I've got my wii BL workout, a walk for the dogs in this crazy 40 degree January weather, and clean the house...yummy tacos for dinner made with 96% lean ground beef and low fat/cal soft taco shells, and 2% cheese.

 

[kimara]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?
my favorite leisure activities are reading, surfing (internet ) and doing things with friends.
i need to get more physical activity into life, but when it is cold--i'm staying in! when it warms up, i will try to enjoy some things like biking and hiking...i hope.

 

[Riverhill]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

I LOVE playing on the computer. Whether it is reading endless DIS boards or playing on Farmtown I could spend all my do nothing time on the internet. However, if I want to actually do something with my leisure activity then I have to say I love going to Greenfield Villiage and the Henry Ford Museum. Even though we live and hour a way we have an annual pass and go whenever we can.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Right now some of favorite treats are going over to the parks and strolling around taking in the sights and smells. LOL. I really still have to pinch myself everyday that I can just hop in the car and be at the MK in 45 min.

Another favorite thing is facebook I am addicted to farmville and catchingup with DIS friends (mostly podcast peeps). Planning meets and what not. A few DISers live in my new neighborhood.

Also my lazy thing is just reading a good book on the couch or at the beach.

 

[lisah0711]

Hi All! I would like to join! I don't have a firm goal yet and am trying to get a plan in place. I've been reading the posts for weeks and am inspired by all of you. Thank you!!! !

Kermit Rocks! Thanks for joining our challenge. Please PM your starting weight to LuvBaloo, if you haven't already. Also, check out the first few posts in this thread to see how our challenge runs, take a look at the COW (challenge of the week), and catch up on the QOTD in our QOTD archive. Or just ask and anyone will be happy to help you!

I think it would be really fun to hook up for a race sometime. I am going to try to find some that are low key enough for a slow runner to be accepted. We will have to keep in touch about it as the weather improves.

Sounds like a lot of fun to have a Minnesota BL WISH race!

Hi all,

I have been MIA latley due to lots of drama and change at my work.
But I have been exercising to deal with the stress and it has totally helped!

JEN and CORINNA: i just started running 5k's last year, I ran one of the Chairities Challenges 5k (4th of July) I would love to have a WISH meet at an upcoming race. If you want, let me know and we can organize it.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday night!!
Molly

, Molly. Sorry for your dramatic week. Isn't it great how your exercising helped you with the stress though? Way to have your healthy lifestyle pay off for you!

I went shoe shopping yesterday. I bought some new running shoes and some heeled Mary-Janes. I also bought X-Large shirt instead of my usual 2x. It was really nice to treat myself!

Oooo! Regular size clothes! How fun!

Not so happy about my lack of progress but I'm still here (on the WISH thread) so that counts for something. I think I'm more motivated especially after reading everyone's weight losses.

We're glad that you are still here, too, Buffy! And as the spouse of a grumpy guy to the spouse of another grumpy guy. I tell DH to dial down the grump-o-meter on a regular basis!

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

My favorite leisure activity is sitting in my sunroom reading a trashy novel or a magazine, followed closely by playing the piano.

to your and your DD, jennz. The bugs that are going around are very tenacious!

Everyone has the day off today so we are all going to do a little shopping and have lunch together. It wasn't my turn to pick the lunch location but I can make a good, healthy choice.

Have a great OP day all!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

My son and I did the Minnie Marathon Weekend 5k in 2008 (which was the last time they did it) and it was a blast!!!! The race went through Epcot. The park was staffed with cast members who cheered you on throughout the park. Music was playing throughout the park. We received medals. I say do it!!! Here's a link to the Disney 5k: http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....detail?name=WdwMarathonDetailPage&pid=pip-0-3

Happy Sunday Everyone!!!

Thanks for the info it looks like alot of fun and my son would love that too!!

 

[tigger813]

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! Did the 3 mile WATP and then spent an hour shoveling the driveway. Neighbor did the last foot where the snowplow had piled it up. I am wiped and I think my arms may fall off!Time for a shower. Gotta get in my other workouts later. Hope we are still going for Chinese as I think I earned it this morning! But no Scorpion Bowl! I'll make one next weekend! Waiting to hear from DSIL!

Later everyone!

 

[pjlla]

Morning all! Our "light wintery mix" that was predicted was really more like 6-8 inches of wet snow! YUCK! Glad we didn't have to go out anywhere this morning. DD was going to meet friends at the mall for a little mid-terms study break time this morning, but as soon as she looked out she realized that was not going to happen. Not sure about swim practice tonight.

I achieved another personal best on the TM this morning with my 5K run. I did it in 31:20, plus I continued to run (at a slower pace) until I hit 4 miles. Then I did some incline brisk walking... ended with a cool down and hit a full 60 minutes on the TM. So if I don't make it to the Y tonight, at least that is already done!

As much as I would like to hunker down and just scrapbook all day, I am going to clean DD's room. Yes, I know she should do it herself, but I won't even go into that! Plus she has three mid-terms tomorrow and three again on Wednesday and she leaves for a four day trip to WDW on Thursday morning! (Sadly, she is going without me!)

DH is working at home today. DS made breakfast for the rest of them (I already had my oatmeal).... Mickey waffles! But my splurge day was yesterday, so no waffles for me.

Sunday QOTD: What is one good thing you can do for yourself this weekend?

Well... I would say "getting in my exercise". I did my workout nice and early on Saturday, before things got busy. I did a full 47 minutes of WATP while wearing a weight belt and ankle weights. Then I stayed OP most of the day (until my planned splurge meal last night... but in hindsight it wasn't worth the extra calories).

And the second "good thing" that I did was to take my schedule day off of exercise on Sunday. I had almost convinced myself to hit the TM, even though it was a scheduled day off, but I reminded myself that my muscles need time to recover and heal to make me stronger in the long run. So I took my schedule break.


Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

Without a doubt, scrapbooking jumped to mind first. But I also love to read. Both are very sedentary leisure activities, but I'm okay with that. Scrapbooking gives me a feeling of "completion" and "fulfillment" that I don't get with anything else I normally do (work, cooking, cleaning, kid-taxiing, exercising, etc). And I have been an avid reader, literally since Kindergarten. Wish I could read on the treadmill or elliptical, but it makes me dizzy and sick. I also love to spend time reading here on the DIS!! (Too much time is spent here actually!)

Well.... I guess I have delayed long enough in getting to DD's room. I'm going in! If I'm not back in 12 hours, call out the National Guard (make sure they are wearing haz-mat suits!! )..................P

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

That is easy, I love planning trips. Especially trips to Disney!!! Even if the trip isn't for a long time, it still gets me excited.

Right now I am planning a trip to Sanibel Island, Fl over spring break. We leave in 67 days!!!! So Excited!!!!! I am hoping to be in even better shape by the time we go!!!!
I hope evryone has a Magical Monday!!
Molly

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: My favorite leisure activity is vacation Since I can't be on vacation everyday I like to spend a few minutes each day planning our next vacation. Of course the DIS is included in my daily leisure activties too

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?

scrapbooking, traveling, shopping at Ikea , DISing with my peeps.

We're glad that you are still here, too, Buffy! And as the spouse of a grumpy guy to the spouse of another grumpy guy. I tell DH to dial down the grump-o-meter on a regular basis!

Yeah, I have to tell him to dial it back too. It's mostly his job because it's stressful. And the fact that the kids are loud, he was an only child so he doesn't get the group dynamic of siblings. He'll get over it! LOL

 

[redwalker]

Friday QOTD: Looking back on the first two (ish) weeks of the year, how do you feel about your progress oh your resolution to lose weight? Is it going how you anticipated? Are you as motivated as you were on January 1?

I feel pretty good about last week. I broke into the next decade which I have been trying to do since September. So that is good. Of course, this weekends Mojitos and snacking over the long weekend didn't help. I am as motivated as when we started. I did walk/run 6.5 miles on sat and 5.5 on Sunday. I feel good and feel like I am on the right track to attain my goal.

Saturday QOTD: What defines you as a person? If you were to lose all the weight tomorow, what would still be the same about you? What would be different?
What defines me, I feel like I am an athletic person. Even if I reached my goal, I believe I would be the same person. I define myself as healthy, and athletic. I have changed my wordrobe to a more sporty/athletic look. I don't want to be wearing "mommy" clothes all the time.

Sunday QOTD: What is one good thing you can do for yourself this weekend?
This weekend I did go on the treadmill for a total of 12 miles. It felt great! My legs are soar, but in a good way.

Monday QOTD: What is your favorite leisure activity?
My favorite leisure activity with my family is having movie night. Cuddleing on the sofa with my husband and our kids it so nice. For an alone activity, I love to walk, and feel my muscles strech..with every step I take I am closer to my goal.

As for my day today, a piece of one of my back teeth feel apart..so I am looking at soups for lunch and dinners until I can get it fixed this week. I can't believe it happened. I am just grateful I am not at Disney World..we are going in less than a month now, and that would really stink if I had to deal with this there!