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

[maiziezoe]

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!

I played the flute, then piccolo then I switched to the xylophone/drums then to the oboe. My poor parents. After the oboe, I went back to the piccolo.

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.

That is too funny!!!

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...

Have a great night everyone.

I think anyone can do Just Dance. It's really fun. My 5 year old son was doing it last night with my 13 year old daughter and they were having a blast. If they do it again tonight I will have to video tape them because I couldn't stop laughing at my son.

I want to try Zumba. The first time I heard about it I thought it was that vacuum thing that you put on the floor. I imagined myself running around, chasing the ZOOMBA trying to catch it as my work out.

Did anyone ever go to the villain's dinner they used to have? We didn't go, were afraid dd, who was around 5 at the time I think, would have cried.

Did they used to have a villains breakfast? I have a memory of having breakfast with my son when he was 8 or 9 (he's 21 now) and it was all the villains. I should look for pictures. I remember Jafar was there but I don't remember Aladdin or the Genie.

Woo hoo!! That's great - you'll have a good weigh in tomorrow. I'm ready for some snow - if it's going to be cold it should snow. But at least we have the sun today - it's been so long that it is actually strange to see the sun out!

I am finally feeling better (thanks Lisa for asking ) as you can all probably tell from my posting today. Done working for the day, now I'm going to get on the treadmill, but slowly for today, and watch my reality trash tv.

I'm so glad you are feeling better!! I taped a couple episodes of that one reality show you and I talked about but I haven't watched it all yet. I need to get to it!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Thur-QOTD
If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I'm not too creative either but I would love to see Indiana Jones (the ride) and Haunted Mansion Holiday come to WDW. I would love to see Expedition Everest come to DL.

OOOH!....I LOVE this!! I have thought for a long time now that there should be a ride based on the "door chase" scene in Monster's Inc.! Disney being who they are, I'll bet they could come up with something awesome!!.

Actually the Monsters Inc. ride at DCA has a great scene with the doors -- it is one of the best features of the ride. Here is a ride through video on youtube -- the doors start at about 4:00 minutes and run about a minute.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMv3Nj_v5pM

I'm going to try to jump back in - I don't seem to have kept up with the thread that well. I have done ok - The first two weeks were good, then a gain last week. This week is going very well and I've lost what I've gained plus more! I'm trying to keep it one day at a time, and I think maybe I've hit my stride (praying I did).

Hi MelanieC! Nice to see you! Great job making progress!

Thur-QOTD

If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I've always wanted a Villans park, with dark rides and coasters based on the most famous Disney villans. You could have a scrambler type ride based on Ursula the Octopus from Little Mermaid, a dragon coaster based on Sleeping Beauty.....

There is going to be a Little Mermaid ride at DCA also as part of the expansion. It looks like it is also coming to WDW in 2012.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid:_Ariel's_Adventure

I would build on the great innovation of Soarin' -- I'd adapt Soarin' so you could be "soarin" over a variety of locations, and everytime you rode, you might get a different one. I'd let you either choose your location, or choose to be surprised. You could soar over Europe, South America, I can think of all kinds of great places! I'd love to soar over Italy, I think that could be really cool!

Today I got up and did 4M incline walking. I was well-rested, having taken Corinna's advice and punted yesterday. I'm looking forward to my 6M run tomorrow, I'm going to get up and get it done before work so I can enjoy the rest of ds's 12th birthday!

Maria

Happy birthday to your DS, Maria! I've heard that they are talking about Soarin' other places, a la Disney Earth. It wouldn't be too hard -- film a new movie and change the ride computers a bit. Some guys did a Soarin' version in their Minnesota barn -- I will try and find the youtube -- it is amazing. I think they are also going to update Star Tours, which would be nice.

Okay found the link to the guys who did Soarin' in their barn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzMQAVWxpI The actual ride starts at 2:56 if you don't want to see the pre-show stuff -- they obviously put a lot of effort into it. (Just like I should be putting a little more effort into working right now )

Thur-QOTD - If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I would like an Atlantis ride. An Ariel ride AND..... A Treasure Planet ride. But I think the ship has sailed (doh!) on all of them.

Oooh! An Atlantis ride would be super!

jennz, glad that you are feeling better today. Enjoy that trashy reality tv!

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Metabolism kicked back in! I was back down below what I was last Friday and I'm OP today.

All your hard work paid off!

Thank you Cinderella Girl for being our coach this week! You had some great questions and lots of interesting responses!

 

[maiziezoe]

Ugh! <------ that wraps up how I am feeling today.

I did 30 minutes of AE Sports, 30 minutes of Gold's Gym Boxing and 15 minutes of ab and back work today.

Thur-QOTD

If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I would also do something with the villains. I love the villains. Maybe some kind of dinner show or something. Or a villains show on one of the ships. Yeah... that's it!

 

[mrsschlep]

QOTD... i want to see a Monsters Inc Door Ride too... I've heard rumors about it being in the works at MGM in the next couple years. Some sort of Roller coaster ride!

And about the villians... I think i read that they are building the Beast's Castle and Gaston's Tavern in the new Fantasyland area and are going to have a villian meal in one of them? i can't find the article that i read though... it was a while ago... could be just more rumors?

 

[pjlla]

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!!!

First of all.... I'm very proud of the way that you handled the stress! Nice job! You are really headed in the right direction.

Second.... I am reading Running for Mortals (by the same author as your MFM book). One of the trainers at the Y loaned it to me. Interesting reading so far. She also loaned me "Slow, Fat Triathlete". I finished that one already. Really interesting read, but I don't ever see myself doing a triathalon of any length (although if I was a stronger swimmer I might consider a "sprint" distance).

I would build on the great innovation of Soarin' -- I'd adapt Soarin' so you could be "soarin" over a variety of locations, and everytime you rode, you might get a different one. I'd let you either choose your location, or choose to be surprised. You could soar over Europe, South America, I can think of all kinds of great places! I'd love to soar over Italy, I think that could be really cool!

Today I got up and did 4M incline walking. I was well-rested, having taken Corinna's advice and punted yesterday. I'm looking forward to my 6M run tomorrow, I'm going to get up and get it done before work so I can enjoy the rest of ds's 12th birthday!

Maria

Four miles at incline?? Are you legs going to hurt tomorrow?

My DS turned 12 this week too!! Happy B.day to your DS!



Good evening all! I am sitting here at the ski mountain while my kids are skiing/snowboarding. I am NOT looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow. I lost control on DS's b.day on Tuesday and overindulged in homemade cookies. I managed to eat well otherwise that day (including a delicious dinner out at Pizzeria Unos), but my hand just kept going for the cookies. Of course, I felt all kinds of frustration and guilt the next morning and I tried to use it as a learning time. But it was still frustrating. I kind of figured after TWO YEARS of this journey that I was past that mindless binge eating. I guess it is just a slippery slope that I was too close to the edge of that day. It wasn't a planned splurge day, so I am definitely over my points for the week. (How many points in a homemade toll house cookie anyhow??) But I've done well otherwise and have kept up with my exercise, despite not getting to the Y at all this week (thank GOODNESS for my home treadmill and all my exercise DVDs!).


Thur-QOTD
If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

Well, I've had a LOT of time to think about this. Ever since DS was about 6, he has wanted to be the "boss of a park" and invent rides. He is always drawing up plans for new rides and coasters. He has created rides and such out of Legos. He LOVED the K'nex kits a few years that made different rides. He had a ball building them and them re-creating them in his own way.

ANYHOW.... I would love to see another version of Soarin'. I still want the California version, but a second option would be nice too.

Another thrill coaster somewhere in WDW would be nice. And there are so many under-represented characters/movies that they could theme it around.

California Screamin' is a GREAT coaster... be nice to have a similar version in FL.

I'm going to go check things out over on the scrapbook board! See you all tomorrow!.................P

 

[jennz]

Ugh! <------ that wraps up how I am feeling today.

I did 30 minutes of AE Sports, 30 minutes of Gold's Gym Boxing and 15 minutes of ab and back work today.

Thur-QOTD

If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I would also do something with the villains. I love the villains. Maybe some kind of dinner show or something. Or a villains show on one of the ships. Yeah... that's it!

Why do you feel Ugh? Too much working out? Feel un-ugh soon! And I'm not sure why but I'm sensing you want something with the villains...of course I am rather intuitive!

Good evening all! I am sitting here at the ski mountain while my kids are skiing/snowboarding. I am NOT looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow. I lost control on DS's b.day on Tuesday and overindulged in homemade cookies. I managed to eat well otherwise that day (including a delicious dinner out at Pizzeria Unos), but my hand just kept going for the cookies. Of course, I felt all kinds of frustration and guilt the next morning and I tried to use it as a learning time. But it was still frustrating. I kind of figured after TWO YEARS of this journey that I was past that mindless binge eating. I guess it is just a slippery slope that I was too close to the edge of that day. It wasn't a planned splurge day, so I am definitely over my points for the week. (How many points in a homemade toll house cookie anyhow??) But I've done well otherwise and have kept up with my exercise, despite not getting to the Y at all this week (thank GOODNESS for my home treadmill and all my exercise DVDs!).

Tollhouse cookies are irresistible! Don't beat yourself up over it! You said it right there in your post: mindless. You're not really thinking about it because it's "just one little cookie" and they're out and you see them...

 

[donac]

We had 231people participate during COW3. Congratulations everyone who sent me numbers. You are all winners.

Special congratulations to redwalker for her first COW

With 24 out of 28 points
donac
jennz
redwalker


With 25 out of 28 points
NCRedding



With 26 out of 28 points
carmiedog


with 27 out of 28 points
bouldertcr
HappySmyly
jbm02
jenanderson
princessbride6205


With 28 out of 28 points
cclovesdis
Imhall2000
maiziezoe
talytam



Welcome to COW 5

You do not have to participate but it is there to help you build good habits. Each week we will have two to four habit suggestions for you to do. At the end of the week you report your points to me.

It has been said that if you do something for 30 days it will become a habit. We will start off easy with two habits that have been known to help weight loss. As the weeks go by we will add to these habits. We will never have more than 4 habits to work on each week since that seems to be the number that most people could do without a problem.

COW 5

Spend 10 minutes a day doing something just for yourself (this has been a hot topic this week so I think we need this. YOu can use some of your exercise time for this)
Do at least 20 minutes of exercise every day
Eat 2 fruits each day (1 point for each day)
Floss your teeth once a day (I know everyone hated this but we must do it)


When you send me your points please post your total in your RE and then in the main part of the pm list your points as follows:

XX spending time doing something for yourself
XX days of exercising for 20 minutes per day
XX days eating 2 fruit
XX days flossing

This challlenge runs from Friday Jan 29, 2010 to Thursday Feb 4, 2010. On Friday Feb 5, 2010 pm me your points for the week. The COW results will be posted the same day the weekly totals are posted.

HAve fun with the COW.

Don't forget to send me COW4 points tomorrow.

 

[iheartdolewhips]

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

Welcome!

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!

Tell her to keep up with the flute - she can always add a second later! I played alto sax and then marched french horn when I was a junior.

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 took a break yesterday too and can't believe the good it did for me! My husband and I went on a leisurely mile walk (well, we did run a little, but mostly just strolling), but other than that I didn't workout. My muscles are thanking me today!

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!!!

I've been wanting a pedicure too! What a great idea for a reward!

OOOH!....I LOVE this!! I have thought for a long time now that there should be a ride based on the "door chase" scene in Monster's Inc.! Disney being who they are, I'll bet they could come up with something awesome!!

I've always thought that would be a great idea too!

I want to see the Villains take over MGM for Halloween. The tweens and teens would love it!! Scarier then MK but not as scary as Universal.

What a fun idea!

I would build on the great innovation of Soarin' -- I'd adapt Soarin' so you could be "soarin" over a variety of locations, and everytime you rode, you might get a different one. I'd let you either choose your location, or choose to be surprised. You could soar over Europe, South America, I can think of all kinds of great places! I'd love to soar over Italy, I think that could be really cool!

There was rumors when it came out that it was going to be "Soarin' Over the World" in Florida and I've always been disappointed they didn't do that! I think it would fit better and be more meaningful given Epcot's theme!

Thur-QOTD

If you could create/invent a ride or attraction at DW or DL, what would it be and why?

I've always thought they should make a rollercoaster attraction based off of Yzma's secret lab in The Emperor's New Groove! The movie doesn't get any love from Disney in the parks (no merchandise hardly at all!), so I think it's due for some recognition (it's my second favorite), plus the ride idea is already built into the movie! Help Kuzco break into the secret lab to change back from being a llama. They could even have two ride tracks - one for each lever - that it randomly chooses between for you! One lever sends you down the track to the lab where you save the day and Kuzco names you royal advisors for the day or something as a reward. The other lever sends you deep into a crocodile pit and at the end of the ride you see Kuzco's tail being bitten by a crocodile with him crying "I thought you were going to help me!"

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Hi Everyone,

I am finally responding to my own QOTD.

Thurs QOTD:
If I could invent/create a ride or attraction I would create a Cinderella's Ball. I love Cinderella and I would love to get all dressed up! Since no one wants to bring extra stuff with them, I would make sure the Ball came with a hair/make up and costume center. It would be fun to bring my favorite movie to life!

Everyone had such great ideas today and I loved them all!

I hope everyone has a great night!

Keep Rockin!
Molly

 

[Cinderella Girl]

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!!!

I'm sorry you had such a bad day at work! I totally understand! I got a call from one of my student's dad's this morning. He was not happy, apparently, one of my other students gave his son a new video game website (which I didn't know he did) and when my student went to try it, it somehow led to a porn site!

Seriously, that was one of the weirdest, most uncomfortable phone conversations I have ever had!

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

Now off to buy my video. Whoot!!

CONGRATS on 10 lbs!!!! That is amazing!!!

 

[heatherlynn444]

evening all! I did a quick 2 miles today. I ate really bad this week though. I will probably be a maintainer this week. just hope I am not a "gainer!"

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Good day today. Really on plan. Got up and exercised this morning and earned a quick 2 APs. I ate just over my minimum for the day. I'll likely do the same thing tomorrow morning. I love getting my exercise done with in the morning. Best of all for the day, no binges!

QOTD: I'm not a big roller coaster fan or thrill ride type person. I'm a big fan of "it's a small world" type rides. I'd love to see another ride like that (based on a movie of course), but without the high pitched song. I'm not the creative type either.

Have a great day tomorrow!

 

[tigger813]

Did 7 miles today. Ate OP until dinner when I decided at last minute to have a large pancake with light butter flavored syrup. I had saved up calories for supper so I should be ok. Just did my 2 mile WATP and am still drinking my water.

DD1 did pretty well tonight practicing the flute. Still gets frustrated but she can play Good King Wenceslas from memory. We really need to work on her rhythm. She will practice more this weekend. She will be retested on Monday. She's only been playing for about 4 months so I'm not worried.

No clients yet for tomorrow. We are starting a new birthday program at the spa that I will go in tomorrow and make the signs/flyers for it. Tomorrow I will be going to Winterfest at DD2s school and selling children's books with my supervisor for an educational book company. I do this during the holidays and anytime my super, who is also a good friend, needs help. I will be saving my alcohol for Saturday or Sunday. I will be having 2 pieces of pizza for supper when I take a break at the festival. I've worked at it before. They do a cake walk, face painting, button making, etc. They also have an awesome basket raffle so I need to look through the list tonight and pick out the ones we are interested in!

Time to get the girls in bed. DD1 is going to spend the night at a friend's house tomorrow so she is packing her suitcase right now.

Have a good night. I hope to get to bed early so I can get my 5 miles in tomorrow morning before my weigh in like I usually do!

 

[jennz]

Dona I meant to tell you I'm totally blaming you for this...while I was sick this past week I was craving oranges. Who the heck craves oranges while they're sick? Me, now - and I blame you and your sows, making these new habits for me.

Cinderellagirl - WOW!! Yes uncomfortable and weird sound like good words to describe that conversation. for tomorrow!! Ya know it IS a full moon

 

[lisaviolet]

Well I can't keep up with a mega thread - AGAIN. I have to let this go - let it be - let it be - let - it - be Lisa. Excuse me while I talk to myself.

Anyway - reading along.

Hi to everyone.

Good luck tomorrow. I'm on a two week weigh-in schedule - tomorrow is my in between.

Have a good evening everyone.

 

[3_disprincesses]

Just wanted to say Good Luck to Everyone on tomorrows weigh in! I'm looking for that 1st full 10 lb loss and tomorrow could be the day -it's been a good week!!!!!

Have a great night!

♥ Theresa

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

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.

Yep! Those dragging pants are a great signpost for weightloss, aren't they?

Yesterday's QOTD: I'm almost embarrased at how much I reward myself along my weight loss journey. I have rewards for the five pound marks, ten pound marks, fifteen and twenty pound marks. And they double-up! My five-pound reward is a Chai Tea from Starbucks. I know that's a food reward, but it's a way for me to limit a food I way over-indulge in, but still works it into my general plan. Other rewards are manicures, messages, facial. I'll build some of them into the bigger weight loss totals (like 25 pounds). The rewards I'm choosing (other than the Chai) are things I normally wouldn't spend money on for myself.

Today's QOTD: I've heard great things about Mr. Everest and I'd love if they added it to DLR's mountain range! I'd also love to see another restuarant built into a ride like Blue Bayou in POTC. Maybe a more kid themed restuarant somehow.

 

[redlight]

Yesterday's QOTD: I rewarded myself with new clothes a couple of times. I'm still looking for other non-expensive rewards.

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: What Disney ride would I build.

That was a tough one for me. Dh immediately said an attraction based on Tarzan skating through the tree branches. DS 14 said an awesome roller coaster, but couldn't be more specific.

I guess I would do something based on an old time photo theme, but instead of old west clothes I would do Disney prince and princess costumes and wigs. That way we could all live a fairy tale, if only in photos.

 

[maiziezoe]

Hi Everyone,

I am finally responding to my own QOTD.

Thurs QOTD:
If I could invent/create a ride or attraction I would create a Cinderella's Ball. I love Cinderella and I would love to get all dressed up! Since no one wants to bring extra stuff with them, I would make sure the Ball came with a hair/make up and costume center. It would be fun to bring my favorite movie to life!

Everyone had such great ideas today and I loved them all!

I hope everyone has a great night!

Keep Rockin!
Molly

Thanks for all the great questions this week!!!!

Why do you feel Ugh? Too much working out? Feel un-ugh soon! And I'm not sure why but I'm sensing you want something with the villains...of course I am rather intuitive!



Tollhouse cookies are irresistible! Don't beat yourself up over it! You said it right there in your post: mindless. You're not really thinking about it because it's "just one little cookie" and they're out and you see them...

I woke up with a sore throat and ear ache this morning. My major Ugh was happening as I was getting ready to post. My hubby was trying to tell me that I need to join a gym. I have no desire to join a gym. He wouldn't listen to my reasoning so I was majorly annoyed and ugh'd!