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

[cclovesdis]

Thanks everyone for all the congratulations! I was shocked to see that I was the biggest loser for the week. To me, any week (and day) without a binge is great. I'm now at 10+ days since my last binge! I am so proud of myself. I couldn't have done it without all the support here on WISH/WISH Journals. Got in a good attempt at Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K today. I didn't finish it, but still burned a quick 100 calories on the treadmill. Also, did 1/3 circuits on my assigned routine on Wii BL. Those really do me in. I could only handle 1 circuit today. It was a challenging one-my first ever. I'm hoping not to get eliminated again, so I've been trying to get in as much additional exercise as possible. I walked over 10,000 steps today and burned a few calories on the Wii Fit Plus as well.

Wishing (no pun intended) everyone a great rest of the week! Congrads to all the other big losers as well as everyone else. Losers, maintainers, gainers...it's all about participating!

QOTD: I had not planned to give myself any rewards, but I will be rethinking that. I've received some great suggestions from others about doing this and haven't done anything yet. I appreciate the reminder. I think I'll follow Octoberbride03's idea and post what I decide to do for rewards.

 

[NCRedding]

Wow this thread moves quickly. Congrats to all the "losers".

Prior QOTD: Favorite resort. This is a tough one. I've stayed at most of the disney "complexes" except for Grand Floridian. Love POFQ as it was my first disney resort. Loved Poly for such a wonderful trip. Love the laid-back feel and large rooms of Old Key West. The most recent trip was to Animal Kingdom Lodge in DVC 1 bedroom, so right now, AKL would be my most favorite. Maybe I should plan on rewarding myself with a stay at Grand Floridian when I reach and maintain my goal weight!

Today's QOTD: Rewards. I do plan out small rewards for my weight loss goals, and for my fitness goals. Things like new songs from iTunes for my iPod; new exercise clothing; time away doing what I want.

 

[donac]

Good eveening everyone. Just got back from a fundraiser for the National Honor Society. The local McDonald's allow the teachers to work the counter and the drive through and they give the club a percentage of the sales for the time period. I worked the drive though twice. I did eat there but I didn't have the fries and had had the unsweetened tea. I had a couple of their new wraps but not with the crispy chicken.

Furnace is working better than yesterday. The biggest problem is the radiator in our room never worked welll and we kind of liked it that way because then the room was cool and we could sleep under a quilt or two. Now the radiator is working and the room is warm. we don't know what we are going to do.

jenanderson I am sorry that you are going through a bad day. I am waiting for a mom to email me about one of my classes today. Some parents let the kids get away with everything and never blame the kid for anything. It is aways someone else's fault. This is something I will not miss when I retire. This is not how we raised our kids and I know they are better students for it.

jennz I hope you like this bug soon.

Buffy I hope you are feeling better. It is hard when you are alone with the kids.

tigger813 The flute is a lovely instrument. How old is your daughter? My son took it up in the 4th grade and played it all the way through high school. He told me tonight that his first speech was how music made him who he is today. Good luck it will get better soon. Besides the flute translates very easily to the saxaphone if she ever wants to play in a jazz band.

Octoberbride03 If you are looking for a snackk that is good for you try Emerald Almonds 100 calorie pack coated in Dark Chocolate. Lots of antioxidents and a great sweet treat without high calories.

Well we start exams tomorrow so lots of grading but half days so it balances out.

Off to get changed for bed and relax a little before I go to bed. Have a great evening everyone.

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?


I used to reward myself with vacation at the end of my exercise/diet phase but each trip I would gain it back if not more. So I can finally stop doing that since I can be in Disney any day. Soooo my new reward is going to be every 10 pounds I either get a new piece of clothing or some non food treat for myself. I have one more pound and I am buying the 30 day shred from Jillian.

Sounds like a great reward and one that will continue to help you!

A big congrats to all the losers and maintainers this week and to the 77% of us that are still here!!!

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

In the past I would set up some huge reward for the end of the journey (usually Disney related)... but this question has me thinking that I should set up some smaller goals to celebrate the victories along the way--weight and other good habits and progress. So - I think I am going to come up with some things--that make me happy, reinforce the new good habits that can serve as incentives but mostly that can be rewards...

I'll be reading your ideas today with great interest--and know that I will find some great ideas here that I've never thought of--thanks in advanced for your posts today!!!
Liz

I hope you found some good ideas!

Maria - at times like that, Rest is the Best. You do yourself no favors, training when you are exhausted. 4 days in a row, I'd say you're due for a rest day. But then I'm really a strong believer in those things, as you know. Your body gets stronger and faster during rest, not during workouts, so some days, 0 is better than 3! Not to say you shouldn't do your 3 tonight if you want to - just to say that if you're still exhausted, feel good about taking a rest.

Pamela - races are so much fun - I hope you find one to try this spring! Are you close enough to do the Groton Road Race 5K? I did that one last year.

JenAnderson - Congratulations on your new Treadmill! I fully agree with everything you wrote about working out inside vs. outside. I'd always rather be outside, but this time of year, inside is often just SAFER. My dad suggested setting up a fan at the front of the treadmill to give more the sensation of moving through air. I never have, but will admit I sometimes open the window my TM sits next to.

Sorry those parents are making things tougher. It is challenging work you're doing and I know you can get through this while taking care of yourself in the food department.

Legomom - you can definitely get a great workout without a gym membership. I love to workout at home because I don't waste any time packing a bag or in transit to and from the gym.



1/26 Tuesday QOTD:What is your favorite Disney Resort?

Next you'll ask me to choose my favorite child.....

We love the new Kidani Village - fantastic pool and my DS11 can take himself to community hall without leaving the building.

If we're paying cash, we really like POFQ - very conveniently sized, nice food court, bus stop etc. And I never get lost there.

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

I have not been that much into the rewards, I'm afraid. I have needed new clothes , new workout gear, hair cuts, etc. along the way, but they have all really felt more practical, and wasn't something I spent any time looking forward to or put weight-loss conditions on. There have been trips and races, but I didn't attach them to a weight goal or weight loss success, so are those really rewards?

I have thought about getting maybe a small piece of jewelry to commemorate my getting to goal/maintenance - those Tiffany inspired keys are sure cute - but I have not done it yet and may not do it.


OH! To make it easier to find, I've added a link to the QOTD archive to my signature.

A piece of jewelery sounds great!

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

While I am on this weightloss Journey I won't be rewarding myself. My reward will come at the end of my jouney when I do my DPHM (2011) right along with a 12 day vacation to see the MOUSE in 2011.

The DPHM in 2011 sounds like a great reward along with the 12 day vacation! I hope to do the race too!

Wed QOTD: Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

My reward will be my birthday trip in December. I will also get to buy myself some new clothes along the way. And the biggest reward is that I will feel better physically and mentally. I feel pretty good now despite being stuck. Redwalker and I did 4-5 miles at the mall and then I went to Target and got the Leslie Sansone 3 mile Slim and Sleek walk plus Pilates for firm abs. Looking forward to trying it out this afternoon. Also bought myself a new stainless water bottle. with a pop top.

Gotta work on DD1s project in a few minutes and help her practice her flute. DD2 has dancing later.

Had a grilled chicken salad for lunch with the leftover chicken from the other night. Starting dinner now so all we have to do is throw it in the oven later.

Time for my water! And a skinny cow before I get working on other things. We're watching the Hannah Montana movie right now while we wait for her lunch.

I love the Pilates DVD. It is awesome! I hope you enjoy it!

QOTD -- well my jammies are in sad shape...and i love my jammies. i've been slowly replacing when i find some marked down, etc. DH told me that when I hit my maintainence weight i can splurge on new jammie wardrobe! also, looking forward to buying couple pairs of new jeans this fall.

New jammies are the best!!! So are good fitting jeans!

I've been reading but not posting. Some of the QOTDs last week took me days to come up with answers to But i have answers now if any body really wants me to post them. So my weekly weigh-in was today and I'm happy to say I am down 2.5lbs. Very happy about it as it was a little more than i expected. We had a lovely warm weather day on Mon? And I can honestly say I've lost weight and look like it in a t-shirt. Little less muffin top.

Anyway.

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

Yeah, i already decided the rewards were essential this time around. I plan to reward myself ever 10lbs along the way, with maybe some 1 or 2 5lbs gifts. The 5lbs might be exercise related but the 10lbs will definitely NOT be exercise or food related at all. Will decide actual rewards along the way. I have decided that a big reward will be a nice full body massage. I am trying to determine if that will be my halfway point or entire goal. We'll have to see.


Now question for y'all: What do you do for snacks? Usually after work I have gotten a few Chocolate chip cookies. I have decided to cut that down to once a week but I NEED something after work. So what can i use to replace that that is somewhat sweet?

TIA and good job to everybody

Oh and 1 more ? When y'all exercise do you notice that 1 side of your body is looser than the other? My left knee is just way more stiff than my right. Now I'm left sided by nature but I'm wondering if this is just me. And if you have any ideas on how to improve it. I have been stretching quite a bit and its helped a little but not much.

Congrats on the 2.5lb loss!!! For something sweet I love the emerald cocoa roasted almonds, they are tasty. I also like Jello Mousse.

Congrats to all the weight loss superstars this week!! I was totally psyched to see my name on the list!


Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

I decided to give myself a small reward every 10 pounds. My first reward was getting my hair colored back to it's natural color. I've "been" a redhead for years and years but went back to black... which is just a bit darker than my natural color but not much. In a few more pounds, when I am down 10 more, I think I am going to get my nose pierced. Just a little tiny diamond... big enough for me to know it is there but small enough so my dad doesn't notice. Small rewards every 10 pounds.

The big reward at the end is going to be the new me!!

It is alot of fun to change hair colors!

Got called in to work early, and missed my morning coffee and dis time.

tues QOTD- I love hearing about everyones favorite resorts. I stayed at caribbean beach once, years ago, and since have only stayed value. I love Pop. The theming is so fun, and we've stayed there 3 times, and have been very happy with the buses, the staff, the pools, the food court. I would love to stay deluxe one day, and usually price it out when I'm planning, but I can stay 3 times as long in the value, and go more often, so that's what we do. I'd have to say Pop is my favorite, though, I've always wanted to stay at the Grand floridian, but don't see that in my near future.

wed qotd- I don't have set rewards along the way, but when I hit 181, which was my original ww joining weight about 20 years ago, I am going to buy myself a pair of Boulet cowboy boots. I had 2 pairs, and my feet stretched when I was pregnant, and I miss them. I set that goal/reward a few years ago, and I had gotten to 184, but yo-yo'd back up. I've been tempted to buy them anyway, but won't give in. I should think of some smaller rewards along the way, like when I get back under 200. I like someone's idea of a massage.

A big congratulations to all the top losers this week!!!
Thanks Shannon for your fantastic weightkeeping.

Have a great evening.

Boots sound fun!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Girl I laughed out loud! I needed that laugh too. Thanks!

Whew!! My job is secure for another day. I hope you feel better soon!! If not get your patookie to the doctor, you have got to find out why you're not getting better.

Buffy I hope you are feeling better. It is hard when you are alone with the kids.

I'm doing ok. I just have no interest in food right now and it's kind of a pain. I'm used to DH being gone, he works about 45 weeks a year on the road, but he's not coming home this weekend (class on Sunday) so it's 2 full weeks without a break. And it's almost a full moon (crazy monster children), and I've had 3 meetings at school this week and we lost power at school yesterday so I came in and called parents to find out where they're kids had to go (had to close the school). I volunteer to much! LOL

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Thanks everyone for all the congratulations! I was shocked to see that I was the biggest loser for the week. To me, any week (and day) without a binge is great. I'm now at 10+ days since my last binge! I am so proud of myself. I couldn't have done it without all the support here on WISH/WISH Journals. Got in a good attempt at Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K today. I didn't finish it, but still burned a quick 100 calories on the treadmill. Also, did 1/3 circuits on my assigned routine on Wii BL. Those really do me in. I could only handle 1 circuit today. It was a challenging one-my first ever. I'm hoping not to get eliminated again, so I've been trying to get in as much additional exercise as possible. I walked over 10,000 steps today and burned a few calories on the Wii Fit Plus as well.

Wishing (no pun intended) everyone a great rest of the week! Congrads to all the other big losers as well as everyone else. Losers, maintainers, gainers...it's all about participating!

QOTD: I had not planned to give myself any rewards, but I will be rethinking that. I've received some great suggestions from others about doing this and haven't done anything yet. I appreciate the reminder. I think I'll follow Octoberbride03's idea and post what I decide to do for rewards.

Congrats on being BL of the week! You Rock! Walking 10,000 steps a day in amazing!

Wow this thread moves quickly. Congrats to all the "losers".

Prior QOTD: Favorite resort. This is a tough one. I've stayed at most of the disney "complexes" except for Grand Floridian. Love POFQ as it was my first disney resort. Loved Poly for such a wonderful trip. Love the laid-back feel and large rooms of Old Key West. The most recent trip was to Animal Kingdom Lodge in DVC 1 bedroom, so right now, AKL would be my most favorite. Maybe I should plan on rewarding myself with a stay at Grand Floridian when I reach and maintain my goal weight!

Today's QOTD: Rewards. I do plan out small rewards for my weight loss goals, and for my fitness goals. Things like new songs from iTunes for my iPod; new exercise clothing; time away doing what I want.

New music is very motivating and time away is relaxing and necessary!!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Fruit is generally a good sweet replacement. Also, you could try to find healthier versions of what you like - maybe low fat chocolate chip cookies, the 100 calorie packs, graham crackers, etc. I'm an ice cream girl and I keep pudding sticks and sherbet push ups in my freezer - they're already portioned, they're 100 calories, and they fill that craving for me and keep me from eating the real thing as much as I'd like to.

It's totally normal to have one side looser than the other. How are you stretching? I use yoga/stretch/resistance bands (they're called different things by different companies) similar to these. You can find them at Walmart. They're long bands that have some stretch to them and are the best thing I've found for stretching. The bands are three different levels indicated by color (varies from brand to brand), but they'll get gradually more strong and resistant to stretching, so you start with the easiest one and eventually build up your flexibility with them so you can move up to the next band. Love them!

I'll have to look tomorrow and see what's around the Cafe area at the store. I work at Target and though I bring my lunch I like to buy something after the day is done cause my lunch bag is filled. In the morning for my first break I typically have a Raspberry yogurt so I'd like something different for after ya know. I don't like 100 calorie pack idea because I know me. I'll just eat more of them to feel full. That's even if they taste good. I never liked diet soda either and NO WAY can anybody convince me that its any better for my body them regular soda. Better to just lay off the stuff altogether.

As for stretching, I'm doing the flexibility routine on dvd b4 and after the targeted workouts as my warmup and cooldown. I'm currently doing the 10 Minute Solution with the Stability Ball for my workouts. And it does work some but dang if my left knee isn't extremely stiff some days though I know its mostly work that makes it real stiff. But I need something for it. I think I'll try a heat pack tonight in bed and see if that loosens it up a bit. Its not in pain at all but there are times when it really does not want to bend KWIM.

 

[my3princes]

I was talking to a coworker tonight who is doing WW. I mentioned that I can always tell when I'm going to need to go down a pant size as my pants get longer She thought I was nuts. Does anyone else have that happen. When I put my work pants on tonight they were touching the floor so I know that I am indeed losing weight.

 

[redlight]

I was talking to a coworker tonight who is doing WW. I mentioned that I can always tell when I'm going to need to go down a pant size as my pants get longer She thought I was nuts. Does anyone else have that happen. When I put my work pants on tonight they were touching the floor so I know that I am indeed losing weight.

Sure, it makes perfect sense. When you lose weight, the pants come down further on your hips.

By the way, I'm delurking. My name's Amy.

 

[tigger813]

donac: DD1 is 9. She is easily frustrated but we will keep working. She's already asking about switching to drums! I told her that she needs to give this a chance first. I struggled at first with the flute too so I need to just keep working with her. I told her that it would be easy to switch to another instrument later on once she learned this. I switched to trombone in HS so I could be in the jazz band with my friends! I loved it!

Got up and did the 3 mile WATP. Going to do my new video after DD1 gets on the bus. Will either do 2 or 3 miles will just depend on how much time I have. I did my EA Sports Active workout last night. They're getting harder. The workout for yesterday was about 117 calories and the one for Friday is listed as 150. Knee was a little stiff this morning when I started my workout but by the end it was fine.

Time to make DD1s lunch. Girls are going to have pancakes for supper and DH and I are going to eat a turkey pie I've had in the freezer for awhile.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Wednesday QOTD: Rewards!

I have scheduled rewards every 5 lbs., usually new clothes, makeup, etc., never food. I also have a teeny reward each time I see a loss on the scale -- I use my favorite shower gel and lotion. There are days when I just use it anyway to give myself a lift, but I always do it when I'm feeling lighter!

I just got off the TM, I did 4M of incline walking. I took Corinna's sage advice yesterday and had a rest, and I do feel like I have a ton more energy today. I have a super long day today -- my work day ends with a visit to a property we are going to rehab for housing for homeless veterans, and then I have a church meeting -- we have to find a new minister of music, which is never easy. I'm still not sure why I agreed to be on this committee, maybe next year I'll go back to teaching Sunday School...

I have been eating less each day, and making a conscious effort to eat more at my meals and avoid snacks. I know that sounds odd, but I have a tendency to eat little real food, and then pig out on junk, which is not doing me any good. I find if I tack the junk on at the end of the meal as a Lindt ball or 100 cal pak, I feel like I had dessert and I am able to stop eating for the night.

Oh! And I had eight years of flute and piccolo, including 3 years of marching band. It does take time and a ton of practice to improve, but being able to read music is a good life skill!

Maria

 

[jenanderson]

Thanks to everyone for all the words of support yesterday with my tough teacher/parent situation. I ended up meeting with the parent for 1 1/2 hours and still cannot convince them that review work might help their child be more successful or that flashcards might help him learn his math facts. It was a very frustrating and stressful day but some great things came out of it. First, I recognized that I still do not have much control over my stress eating...so, I packed up all the snacks and treats in my classroom and put them in another teacher's office. This means I did not mindlessly eat to try and make the stress go away. Second, when I got home, I exercised instead of eating. I got on my new treadmill and walked pretty much most the night.

Funny mental image for you all...me on my treadmill walking fast because I was stressed, me reading "Marathoning for Mortals" while walking...all while drinking one light beer! My family came home and thought it was a pretty funny sight.

I ended up with 105 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of running yesterday. By the time I finished, I had worked out the stress and totally felt like the situation at school was better as I decided I had done all I could do.

Wed- QOTD: How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?
At the end of this week, I am going to reward myself with a pedicure! It will be one full month of being on this journey and habits are starting to change. I had saved a gift certificate and will now go in feeling like I worked hard this month and deserve it. My plan for February will be if I exercise the whole month, I am going to buy fun new running clothes!!!

 

[mikamah]

I bought the kids McDonalds the other day and almost gagged on the smell.
We had pizza the next night, yes I know I'm a bad bad mommy but DH is gone and I'm not feeling food right now. Anyway, tried to eat the pizza, yuck!!! It was so..... so...... belch!
Took DD to Panera for lunch today. I bought the Salmon Mediterranean Salad, I only ate the salmon (didn't like the salad). Dang people I loved the Mac and Cheese and the Broccoli Cheddar soup, what did you dooooooo!!!?!??!?!?!?!

Don't know what they have done to you, but I wish it would rub off on me. I have been eating like crap all week. Gotta get back into the thread, and back into a healthy eating pattern.

Ugh I just can't kick this stomach bug - I did work for an hour today, watched Star Trek (again!), dusted my bedroom and crawled into bed. Just now getting on the dis and updating my bugg. Hadn't planned to post but I can't help myself!




I've heard about that Just Dance and it sounds so fun! Can an uncoordinated person (that would be me) do it?

DDs gym is adding a zumba class - speaking of uncoordinated me. I'm excited to try it! DD wants to do it with me, so we'll just have to get in the back row, we'll probably end up running into each other or falling of the mat. I should see if I can record it - maybe it'll go viral on youtube! Okay yes I'm tired and stupid and rambling...

Gosh Jenn, i hope you are feeling better soon. You and your dd really got slammed this time.
Dancing is so fun, love to find a good wii dance game or dance dvd. I wondered if dance dance revolution was a good workout. A few girls from work do Zumba and love it.

Thanks everyone for all the congratulations! I was shocked to see that I was the biggest loser for the week. To me, any week (and day) without a binge is great. I'm now at 10+ days since my last binge! I am so proud of myself. I couldn't have done it without all the support here on WISH/WISH Journals. Got in a good attempt at Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K today. I didn't finish it, but still burned a quick 100 calories on the treadmill. Also, did 1/3 circuits on my assigned routine on Wii BL. Those really do me in. I could only handle 1 circuit today. It was a challenging one-my first ever. I'm hoping not to get eliminated again, so I've been trying to get in as much additional exercise as possible. I walked over 10,000 steps today and burned a few calories on the Wii Fit Plus as well.

congrats on 10 days binge free!!!! And on being the biggest loser!!!

I was talking to a coworker tonight who is doing WW. I mentioned that I can always tell when I'm going to need to go down a pant size as my pants get longer She thought I was nuts. Does anyone else have that happen. When I put my work pants on tonight they were touching the floor so I know that I am indeed losing weight.

I do, I do. I notice it with my scrubs, and it's not good when my socks are showing, like they are right now.

By the way, I'm delurking. My name's Amy.

Hi Amy!! Love that you're delurking.

Got up and did the 3 mile WATP. Going to do my new video after DD1 gets on the bus. Will either do 2 or 3 miles will just depend on how much time I have. I did my EA Sports Active workout last night. They're getting harder. The workout for yesterday was about 117 calories and the one for Friday is listed as 150. Knee was a little stiff this morning when I started my workout but by the end it was fine.

Nice work as usually Tracey. I'm looking for you to get back into my head in the mornings as I hit the snooze alarm 3 times again.

Funny mental image for you all...me on my treadmill walking fast because I was stressed, me reading "Marathoning for Mortals" while walking...all while drinking one light beer! My family came home and thought it was a pretty funny sight.

I ended up with 105 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of running yesterday. By the time I finished, I had worked out the stress and totally felt like the situation at school was better as I decided I had done all I could do.

That's a great way to relieve the stress and you should feel so good for not eating at work. You must be pretty talented to walk, read and drink at the same time!

Haven't been good at all this week. Michael has a birthday party at lazer quest which is right next to ww, so I'm going to go to a meeting while he's at the party, and try to get motivated. I don't know why I just can't get with the program. I think part of it is the january blues, and I will be so happy when winter is over. I haven't been eating a good breakfast this week either, and I know that would help me too, so I'm going to go make an omelette, and at least start the day off right.

Have a good day.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I finally got my 10 pound banner. It took 4 weeks but I am so happy!!

Now off to buy my video. Whoot!!

 

[jennz]

Good eveening everyone. Just got back from a fundraiser for the National Honor Society. The local McDonald's allow the teachers to work the counter and the drive through and they give the club a percentage of the sales for the time period. I worked the drive though twice. I did eat there but I didn't have the fries and had had the unsweetened tea. I had a couple of their new wraps but not with the crispy chicken.

Furnace is working better than yesterday. The biggest problem is the radiator in our room never worked welll and we kind of liked it that way because then the room was cool and we could sleep under a quilt or two. Now the radiator is working and the room is warm. we don't know what we are going to do.

jenanderson I am sorry that you are going through a bad day. I am waiting for a mom to email me about one of my classes today. Some parents let the kids get away with everything and never blame the kid for anything. It is aways someone else's fault. This is something I will not miss when I retire. This is not how we raised our kids and I know they are better students for it.

jennz I hope you like this bug soon.

Buffy I hope you are feeling better. It is hard when you are alone with the kids.

tigger813 The flute is a lovely instrument. How old is your daughter? My son took it up in the 4th grade and played it all the way through high school. He told me tonight that his first speech was how music made him who he is today. Good luck it will get better soon. Besides the flute translates very easily to the saxaphone if she ever wants to play in a jazz band.

Octoberbride03 If you are looking for a snackk that is good for you try Emerald Almonds 100 calorie pack coated in Dark Chocolate. Lots of antioxidents and a great sweet treat without high calories.

Well we start exams tomorrow so lots of grading but half days so it balances out.

Off to get changed for bed and relax a little before I go to bed. Have a great evening everyone.

So glad your furnace is working!! That would have been tempting at McD - I would have been grabbing a few fries from every order.

I was talking to a coworker tonight who is doing WW. I mentioned that I can always tell when I'm going to need to go down a pant size as my pants get longer She thought I was nuts. Does anyone else have that happen. When I put my work pants on tonight they were touching the floor so I know that I am indeed losing weight.

I haven't thought about it that way but I do know they get shorter when I gain weight!

Sure, it makes perfect sense. When you lose weight, the pants come down further on your hips.

By the way, I'm delurking. My name's Amy.

Hi Amy!

Wednesday QOTD: Rewards!

I have scheduled rewards every 5 lbs., usually new clothes, makeup, etc., never food. I also have a teeny reward each time I see a loss on the scale -- I use my favorite shower gel and lotion. There are days when I just use it anyway to give myself a lift, but I always do it when I'm feeling lighter!


Maria

I like your mini-reward with the shower gel! I love my favorite but don't want to use it all the time in case it runs out (good logic huh?) but that would work great!

Thanks to everyone for all the words of support yesterday with my tough teacher/parent situation. I ended up meeting with the parent for 1 1/2 hours and still cannot convince them that review work might help their child be more successful or that flashcards might help him learn his math facts. It was a very frustrating and stressful day but some great things came out of it. First, I recognized that I still do not have much control over my stress eating...so, I packed up all the snacks and treats in my classroom and put them in another teacher's office. This means I did not mindlessly eat to try and make the stress go away. Second, when I got home, I exercised instead of eating. I got on my new treadmill and walked pretty much most the night.

Funny mental image for you all...me on my treadmill walking fast because I was stressed, me reading "Marathoning for Mortals" while walking...all while drinking one light beer! My family came home and thought it was a pretty funny sight.

I ended up with 105 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of running yesterday. By the time I finished, I had worked out the stress and totally felt like the situation at school was better as I decided I had done all I could do.

I'm glad you were able to get some good out of yesterday! And um okay - I am laughing at you too! Lite beer (at least it was lite right?!)

I finally got my 10 pound banner. It took 4 weeks but I am so happy!!

Now off to buy my video. Whoot!!

Very awesome!! 4 weeks is great - 2.5 pounds/week - great job!

 

[jennz]

What have you people done to me??????


I bought the kids McDonalds the other day and almost gagged on the smell.
We had pizza the next night, yes I know I'm a bad bad mommy but DH is gone and I'm not feeling food right now. Anyway, tried to eat the pizza, yuck!!! It was so..... so...... belch!
Took DD to Panera for lunch today. I bought the Salmon Mediterranean Salad, I only ate the salmon (didn't like the salad). Dang people I loved the Mac and Cheese and the Broccoli Cheddar soup, what did you dooooooo!!!?!??!?!?!?!

I have zero desire to eat food, at all. I know I need to and I am, but still all the stuff I used to like I can't stand. Well except for sushi and rice pilaf. That I'll eat til the day I die.

Keep drinking the kool-aid sister! (but I do have to add in all seriousness if you continue and don't have an appetite go to the dr!)

 

[mrsschlep]

jen anderson... i seriously almost spit my water out all over my computer with the image of you on the treadmill drinking a beer!!! LOL! love the MFM book!

QOTD... Favorite resort
We love the Beach Club/ Boardwalk area... it feels like home to us! Love being able to walk to epcot and mgm (which i will always call it) and hopping the monorail to MK... can't wait to stay at Bay Lake Towers though.

Rewards... my goal weight reward is to go to NYC for a weekend and see a show... I've never been. my DD13 has been there 4 times! And after wearing her uggs around all morning... i think I'd like to add them to my reward list too!! so comfy!!!! right now i am working towards a new haircut and color. And even though I'm not at 5 or 10 lbs yet... I'm going out this weekend with some girls to buy a new outfit (no jeans and tshirts) We have a personal shopper at jcrew to help us... and we're getting our make up done at Sephora... can't wait!! then we are meeting our husbands for dinner at a fancy restaurant!

I hope to stay more on top of this super fast moving thread and chime in more often...
have a magical day... wish it wasn't snowing here... blech!
Jessi

 

[heatherlynn444]

QOTD: rewards....I don't really reward myself, reward is being able to fit into smaller clothes, then maybe I would buy some more? lol!

 

[lisah0711]

Just checking in!....I'm still here!

Glad that you're still here!

congrats to everyone on the week!

yesterday i had a GREAT 3 mile run, it felt good, just one of those times where you just feel great for the rest of the day. Those runs are the ones that make me keep going/running!
hope everyone has a good day!

You have a good day, too! You are a running machine, girl!

Wed- QOTD:
How do you reward yourself along your health/fitness/weightloss journey?

I don't do too much on the day to day losses. I'm like my3princes -- I live for vacation so tend to concentrate on the big stuff. I will have to think about some other smaller rewards like NCRedding. I have decided not to buy any new clothes though because I have plenty for the next couple of sizes down and I decided I am not going to buy any more plus sized clothes ever again!

That's an easy one. VACATION I love to go on vacation and now I can even feel good about being in the pictures I live for vacation and that is always the ending date for whatever my current goal is.

I live for vacation, too.

OH! To make it easier to find, I've added a link to the QOTD archive to my signature.

Thanks for keeping up with that QOTD thread -- I think it is very helpful and a big hit!

While I am on this weightloss Journey I won't be rewarding myself. My reward will come at the end of my jouney when I do my DPHM (2011) right along with a 12 day vacation to see the MOUSE in 2011.

That is a great goal!

Thanks, lisa0711! My metabolism just doesn't seem to be kicking in right now! Oh well, I'll just keep trying!

Great attitude! It will let go sooner or later!

QOTD -- well my jammies are in sad shape...and i love my jammies. i've been slowly replacing when i find some marked down, etc. DH told me that when I hit my maintainence weight i can splurge on new jammie wardrobe! also, looking forward to buying couple pairs of new jeans this fall.

Does your DH want you to get jammies or something else?

Thanks for sharing the yummy omelet recipe, Liz!

wed qotd- I don't have set rewards along the way, but when I hit 181, which was my original ww joining weight about 20 years ago, I am going to buy myself a pair of Boulet cowboy boots. I had 2 pairs, and my feet stretched when I was pregnant, and I miss them. I set that goal/reward a few years ago, and I had gotten to 184, but yo-yo'd back up. I've been tempted to buy them anyway, but won't give in. I should think of some smaller rewards along the way, like when I get back under 200. I like someone's idea of a massage.

Did you ever try having your boots stretched at a shoe repair place? Fancy new boots sound like fun but maybe the old ones would work if they were stretched in the mean time.

on the eating. I think that you are on to something starting one meal at a time. I'm not a big fan of January either. I am always happier when February rolls around because the days are getting longer by then. Hope that Michael enjoys his party!

I have zero desire to eat food, at all. I know I need to and I am, but still all the stuff I used to like I can't stand. Well except for sushi and rice pilaf. That I'll eat til the day I die.

It probably won't last forever so enjoy it while it is around!

Thanks everyone for all the congratulations! I was shocked to see that I was the biggest loser for the week. To me, any week (and day) without a binge is great. I'm now at 10+ days since my last binge! I am so proud of myself. I couldn't have done it without all the support here on WISH/WISH Journals. Got in a good attempt at Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K today. I didn't finish it, but still burned a quick 100 calories on the treadmill. Also, did 1/3 circuits on my assigned routine on Wii BL. Those really do me in. I could only handle 1 circuit today. It was a challenging one-my first ever. I'm hoping not to get eliminated again, so I've been trying to get in as much additional exercise as possible. I walked over 10,000 steps today and burned a few calories on the Wii Fit Plus as well.

You're doing great!

Today's QOTD: Rewards. I do plan out small rewards for my weight loss goals, and for my fitness goals. Things like new songs from iTunes for my iPod; new exercise clothing; time away doing what I want.

I really love this idea!

Sure, it makes perfect sense. When you lose weight, the pants come down further on your hips.

By the way, I'm delurking. My name's Amy.

Hi Amy! Glad you "delurked!" Feel free to grab and clippie and join us or you can just keep chatting -- whatever works for you.

I was talking to a coworker tonight who is doing WW. I mentioned that I can always tell when I'm going to need to go down a pant size as my pants get longer She thought I was nuts. Does anyone else have that happen. When I put my work pants on tonight they were touching the floor so I know that I am indeed losing weight.

This is true!

Funny mental image for you all...me on my treadmill walking fast because I was stressed, me reading "Marathoning for Mortals" while walking...all while drinking one light beer! My family came home and thought it was a pretty funny sight.

Good job, jen!

I finally got my 10 pound banner. It took 4 weeks but I am so happy!! Now off to buy my video. Whoot!!

Woot!

And how are you feeling this morning, jennz? I hope you are feeling better.

Rewards... my goal weight reward is to go to NYC for a weekend and see a show... I've never been. my DD13 has been there 4 times! And after wearing her uggs around all morning... i think I'd like to add them to my reward list too!! so comfy!!!! right now i am working towards a new haircut and color. And even though I'm not at 5 or 10 lbs yet... I'm going out this weekend with some girls to buy a new outfit (no jeans and tshirts) We have a personal shopper at jcrew to help us... and we're getting our make up done at Sephora... can't wait!! then we are meeting our husbands for dinner at a fancy restaurant!

Sounds like a fun week-end, Jessi!

Don't forget to PM those weights to LuvBaloo and COW numbers to donac tomorrow!

Have a great day all!

 

[LegoMom3]

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Funny mental image for you all...me on my treadmill walking fast because I was stressed, me reading "Marathoning for Mortals" while walking...all while drinking one light beer! My family came home and thought it was a pretty funny sight.

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That is TOO funny!!!! I think I'd get some funny looks from my DH if he ever walked in on me doing that!



Just want to say to everyone here, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! WE CAN ALL DO THIS!

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