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

[tea pot]

Hi everyone It's Thursday Night and I'm Watching Project Runway
I've been keeping up this week but haven't posted till tonight.

QOTD Tues My favorite Disney resort is the VWL a non DVC resort would have to be the Floridian. We did stay there once for our 25Th anniversary it was Magical

QOTD Wed I haven't rewarded myself yet because I haven't really done a good job yet still struggling One good day and one bad

QOTD Thurs I miss the Gondola ride in the MK that went from Fantasy Land to Tomorrow Land. I would love to see a new high tech version of this ride that would go all around each park. A Long ride so that you could take a break from the rush rush and have a great aerial view of the parks

Good Night and Good Luck Everyone

 

[LuvBaloo]

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.

Amy!

Thur-QOTD

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

Check back later!
Molly

I'd want something with Baloo!

 

[my3princes]

Ugh I thought I'd see a big loss today, but instead I maintained. What a huge bummer for me. Dh lost a few though

 

[tigger813]

Don't know if I'll get much of a last chance workout in as I hardly slept last night. The winds were WILD last night and kept me from sleeping very much. I hope to get a little one in after putting DD1 on the bus. Will be driving her as it's below zero with wind chill here this morning!

Time to get moving. I'll be back on later!

 

[ohMom]

yay!! i'm down 1 pound!!

 

[pjlla]

Good morning all! I am your COACH for this week of the BL Spring Challenge!

Most of you know me, but for those of you who don't here is a brief bio....

My name is Pamela and I live in NH with my kids (DD 14 1/2 and DS just turned 12), and my DH of almost 18 years. I have had an ongoing struggle with my weight most of my adult life. I hit my all-time adult high non-pregnant weight of 219 in January 2003 (I may have been higher at some point, but I avoided scales whenever possible). I lost 40-ish pounds in 2003 and maintained 20 of that loss until January 2008, when I got back on a SERIOUS track with Weight Watchers AGAIN. Since January 2008 I have lost about 65 pounds.

Right now I am struggling to take off the last of the weight I gained over the most recent holiday season and FINALLY get to my goal. I was just 5.4 lb away from my goal on Christmas Eve, but of course, the holiday eating got the better of me and now I need to lose a little over 2 lb to get back where I was on 12/24. Then onward and downward to my GOAL!!

I feel like exercise is FINALLY a regular habit for me. I don't always love it, but I still do it. I try to run at least 5K on M-W-F (this is a fairly new thing), and do a combination of cardio and strength on T-Th-Sat. I use a combination of things.... WATP DVDs, BL DVDs, treadmill, and trips to the YMCA.

Anyhow.... I just wanted to let you know.... no matter WHERE you are along the path of your weight-loss/healthy lifestyle journey, chances are I have been there!

Today's QOTD:

What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

For myself.... I try to be sure that I have fresh fruit and veggies on hand all the time. It really is ESSENTIAL for my eating plan. I also make sure that there is time for exercise, even if other things have to be given up (like sleep, housework, scrapbooking). My exercise time has become TOP priority in my daily schedule. If necessary, I will get up at 5 am, even on the weekends, to be sure I fit at least 30 minutes of exercise into my day.

Talk to you all later...............P

 

[mikamah]

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!

Thanks Lisa. I did try to have them stretched a few years ago, but after about 5 years of them sitting in the bottom of a closet, the leather was too dry, so it didn't work. Michael had fun at his party, but came home in a defiant mood, so we struggled with homework and a shower for about an hour, and then read before bed and chilled out. But I didn't eat through it, and I didn't yell, so a tough kid moment wasn't made worse by a bad mommy moment. Gotta keep telling myself his strong sense of independence will bring him big places when he's grown up.

Thur-QOTD

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

Check back later!
Molly

Thanks for coaching this week Molly. I've really enjoyed your questions.
Love reading these answers, some of you are so creative. I would like to have a G-force related ride. Never thought I turn into a guinea pig person, but I think I have.

I ate really crappy for a week and then all the stuff I ate, just turned my stomach after. Hopefully the same will happen for you. I also cut out chocolate and it has made a huge difference in how I feel over all.

Hope you're feeling ok now. I got the shakes when I thought about cutting out chocolate. That is awesome you've cut out the chocolate- quite an accomplishment.

Today's QOTD:
What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

Welcome Pamela, and thanks for coaching this week. You always have great advice and give so much support to others here. You have come so far on your journey, and it's so good for me to read, and know that i am not alone, and no matter how long it takes, I will get this weight moving again.

The most effective change I've made is to exercise on a regular basis. I've been doing 5 days/ week for at least 30 min, and also did the wish exercise challenge this month for 1000 min, and that really has kept me motivated to move.

Now if the eating would follow suit. I did go to a ww meeting yesterday, and a woman lost 7 pounds on her first week, and I thought if I could just follow the plan, and track all my food, and earn any activity points for the extras, I could see a decent loss. So tomorrow, I go to my regular meeting, and I'm going to track every bite this week, and stay within my points. We have no challenges activities in the next week, and I know I can do it. Then it will be february, and a new month with spring so close to follow. I was up 1.8 as expected today, but thought it would be worse.

Good luck with your weighins today!

 

[wezee]

I've been here lurking, just not posting. I thought I really did great this week, but the scales did not budge. I maintained for the week. I guess I should be happy I didn't gain.
I can only hope for a big drop in the next week or so. I have stayed away from the cheese ( my passion) and have not touched a single Ruffles Light potato chip all week ( my second passion). I started using 3 or 5 lb. weights with my WATP workouts. SO who knows????
But, I will not give up. My mind has adjusted, my body just needs to catch up!!
Keep up the good work everyone. Terri

PS.... I tend to be a dipper, even with my veggies, and I have found that low fat hummus works great. My store also has a fat free lentil dip that's pretty yummy. I also found that 1 tootsie roll pop is only 1pt. on WW, and really helps cure a sweet craving....plus it lasts a long, long time.

 

[jennz]

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!

How are you feeling today? And why exactly does your dh want to join a gym? You're doing great AND having fun at home!

I'd want something with Baloo!

I'm so surprised!

 

[denise]

Don't know if this is a repeat but...
Just saw that Costco.com has the bodybug for $179.99 with a 12 month subscription. It ends this Sunday....
Better then 24 hour's price of $199, with just a 6 month subscription....which also ends on Sunday.....

 

[DisFam95]

Down less than a pound (.8) but I'm thrilled with that since I've been pretty off plan this week..no exercise, ate pizza, ate chocolate and other stuff, out to dinner 3x's. Hope to get back on track!

 

[chskover]

I had a great week because I tried to slow down my eating. I work two jobs, go to school and help with my mom, so I usually have to eat on the run. I put healthy snacks (cheese sticks and low calorie crackers) in my car instead of junk. (Its cold enough here to keep fresh) I have also stopped going to Starbucks everyday. So just with that change, I lost 8 lbs this week! Now I have to add more workout time to my schedule.

 

[heatherlynn444]

not only is it great you arent going to starbucks everyday, but it will save you a TON of money!!! use that money to buy some new workout gear or something!

 

[PeterPan09]

What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

My biggest changes have been in the kitchen. Swapping out honey for sugar on my oatmeal and adding more fruits to my diet. Buying low salt, lean lunch meats for my work lunches and baked chips instead of regular. Swapping out ice cream and bringing in frozen yogurt. Taking ONE slice out of the pizza, then freezing the rest in one slice packs so I'm not tempted to eat more. Picking up a few WW meals to have on hand when I don't feel like cooking. Getting rid of the Sun Chips and Doritos and bringing in popcorn and pita chips for football Sundays. Bringing my own water/ice/G2 combination to the parks and work instead of buying sodas. Cut down from 2-3 Coke Zero's a day down to one. (still can't give up that last one....)

I've always enjoyed exercise, so I manage to get in 6-7 hours a week without too much sacrifice.

 

[lmhall2000]

Good morning all! I am your COACH for this week of the BL Spring Challenge!

Right now I am struggling to take off the last of the weight I gained over the most recent holiday season and FINALLY get to my goal. I was just 5.4 lb away from my goal on Christmas Eve, but of course, the holiday eating got the better of me and now I need to lose a little over 2 lb to get back where I was on 12/24. Then onward and downward to my GOAL!!

P

GREAT WORK Pamela!! You'll get to that goal soon!!

QOTD: Working out 2x on weekdays and 1x on weekend, giving myself a day off about once every 2 weeks...I lived 2.5 years feeding my stress and regaining 65 I had lost and then some...so the next 2.5 years I think I need to do the opposite...working it off!

This week I lost 2.8 pounds for a total of 10.8 pounds lost since starting this challenge!! YIPPEE!! I will post pictures of my before (early December) and now...I've lost a total of 21.8 pounds since then!! But I think the pictures will show how much my exercise schedule has really helped shave inches...need to measure those!!

Thanks for all the encouragment and Lots of Banana dancers for all you losers!!

 

[lecach]

Today's QOTD: What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

I now get up in the morning at 5:20 so that I have time to do the Wii Fit before work. I used to get up at 5:48 every day. So that's a big change for me. But I am in the habit now and look forward to it.

I am down this week!!! Last week I had gained .2. But since then I have lost 1.2

The house is stocked with healthy food and my pantry is overflowing from Harris Teeter Triples so if we get snowed in this weekend I should be able to stick to my healthy eating. I just hope we dont lose electricity.

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Hi everybody! I am down 2.8, I think?, this week. I love reading all the answers to the QOTD, but I cannot keep up. LOL. Have a great weekend!

 

[pjlla]

Michael had fun at his party, but came home in a defiant mood, so we struggled with homework and a shower for about an hour, and then read before bed and chilled out. But I didn't eat through it, and I didn't yell, so a tough kid moment wasn't made worse by a bad mommy moment. Gotta keep telling myself his strong sense of independence will bring him big places when he's grown up.

Thanks for coaching this week Molly. I've really enjoyed your questions.
Love reading these answers, some of you are so creative. I would like to have a G-force related ride. Never thought I turn into a guinea pig person, but I think I have.
Hope you're feeling ok now. I got the shakes when I thought about cutting out chocolate. That is awesome you've cut out the chocolate- quite an accomplishment.


Welcome Pamela, and thanks for coaching this week. You always have great advice and give so much support to others here. You have come so far on your journey, and it's so good for me to read, and know that i am not alone, and no matter how long it takes, I will get this weight moving again.

The most effective change I've made is to exercise on a regular basis. I've been doing 5 days/ week for at least 30 min, and also did the wish exercise challenge this month for 1000 min, and that really has kept me motivated to move.

Now if the eating would follow suit. I did go to a ww meeting yesterday, and a woman lost 7 pounds on her first week, and I thought if I could just follow the plan, and track all my food, and earn any activity points for the extras, I could see a decent loss. So tomorrow, I go to my regular meeting, and I'm going to track every bite this week, and stay within my points. We have no challenges activities in the next week, and I know I can do it. Then it will be february, and a new month with spring so close to follow. I was up 1.8 as expected today, but thought it would be worse.

Good luck with your weighins today!

Nice way to put a positive spin on a stressful moment with your DS. I guess I should keep thinking that way with DD when her stubborn/independent/teenage ways are driving me NUTS!!!

Over the years with DD's guinea pigs, I have sort of become fond of the little rodents myself. Amazing how they work their way into your hearts! It is still hard to remember that they (DD's pigs) are gone. I still find myself setting aside choice bits of fruits and veggies for them before I remember that they aren't here.

The weight issue WILL resolve itself. One habit at a time.... you have made the exercise a habit and next the eating will follow.

I've been here lurking, just not posting. I thought I really did great this week, but the scales did not budge. I maintained for the week. I guess I should be happy I didn't gain.
I can only hope for a big drop in the next week or so. I have stayed away from the cheese ( my passion) and have not touched a single Ruffles Light potato chip all week ( my second passion). I started using 3 or 5 lb. weights with my WATP workouts. SO who knows????
But, I will not give up. My mind has adjusted, my body just needs to catch up!!
Keep up the good work everyone. Terri

PS.... I tend to be a dipper, even with my veggies, and I have found that low fat hummus works great. My store also has a fat free lentil dip that's pretty yummy. I also found that 1 tootsie roll pop is only 1pt. on WW, and really helps cure a sweet craving....plus it lasts a long, long time.

Glad you stopped lurking to come and join us for a few minutes! Don't underestimate the goodness of a MAINTAINING week.

Your body/scale will catch up with all of the good work you are doing.

I love to indulge in the occasional Tootsie Pop. They sell them for 25 cents at my YMCA as an ongoing gymnastic fundraiser and sometimes I grab one for a late evening treat! I only like the raspberry ones.... what flavor do you like??

Don't know if this is a repeat but...
Just saw that Costco.com has the bodybug for $179.99 with a 12 month subscription. It ends this Sunday....
Better then 24 hour's price of $199, with just a 6 month subscription....which also ends on Sunday.....

I've been tempted by the idea of the BodyBugg in the past. I'm just not loving the idea of ANOTHER monthly bill. I know that some people here have them and love them and others have been less than thrilled with them. I would hate to spend all that money and not love it.

Down less than a pound (.8) but I'm thrilled with that since I've been pretty off plan this week..no exercise, ate pizza, ate chocolate and other stuff, out to dinner 3x's. Hope to get back on track!

Well... you obviously did SOMETHING right to still lose after being off plan. Hop back on plan this week and next week's loss could be SUPER!

I had a great week because I tried to slow down my eating. I work two jobs, go to school and help with my mom, so I usually have to eat on the run. I put healthy snacks (cheese sticks and low calorie crackers) in my car instead of junk. (Its cold enough here to keep fresh) I have also stopped going to Starbucks everyday. So just with that change, I lost 8 lbs this week! Now I have to add more workout time to my schedule.

8 LBS?? Holy cow! That is amazing. Obviously the changes you made are working!

GREAT WORK Pamela!! You'll get to that goal soon!!

QOTD: Working out 2x on weekdays and 1x on weekend, giving myself a day off about once every 2 weeks...I lived 2.5 years feeding my stress and regaining 65 I had lost and then some...so the next 2.5 years I think I need to do the opposite...working it off!

This week I lost 2.8 pounds for a total of 10.8 pounds lost since starting this challenge!! YIPPEE!! I will post pictures of my before (early December) and now...I've lost a total of 21.8 pounds since then!! But I think the pictures will show how much my exercise schedule has really helped shave inches...need to measure those!!

Thanks for all the encouragment and Lots of Banana dancers for all you losers!!

Nice job on the 10.8! My weight loss has been SO SLOW lately that I am envious. But you are really doing amazing with the workouts! I will occasionally do two workouts on a day, but not regularly. I'm impressed.

Today's QOTD: What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

I now get up in the morning at 5:20 so that I have time to do the Wii Fit before work. I used to get up at 5:48 every day. So that's a big change for me. But I am in the habit now and look forward to it.

I am down this week!!! Last week I had gained .2. But since then I have lost 1.2

The house is stocked with healthy food and my pantry is overflowing from Harris Teeter Triples so if we get snowed in this weekend I should be able to stick to my healthy eating. I just hope we dont lose electricity.

You have created a great healthy habit that works for you, with the morning workouts. That is exactly what we are all aiming for here! Nice job.

I gotta ask.... what exactly are the Harris Teeter Triples??? I'm guessing that Harris Teeter is a grocery store and you got triple coupons??

I did my 4 mi on the TM this morning (admittedly, I only actually ran about 3.9 of it). Not sure if DD is going to swim practice tonight at the Y.... so I may get in another workout tonight if she does.

I enjoyed my splurge breakfast of a peanut butter/banana sandwich. YUMMM. Two slices of Ezekial bread toasted, 1 Tb. of p.butter (the REAL stuff....not my usual tofu/pb blend) and 1/2 banana.

BE SURE TO PM YOUR WEIGHT TO LUVBALOO today.... or by Sunday night at least! She is kind enough to send out a reminder post if you forget, but let's make things easier on her!

I'll be back later to chat......................P

 

[kimara]

so happy with today's weigh-in!
if i work really hard and stay on program for the next 2 weeks i will smash past the magic 200. this will be a huge deal for me as this is where i have always given up or gotten side tracked or my crazy life gets the better of me. i am gonna do it this time and keep going.
(it is funny to me the psychological barriers i let stop me, but this time is different.)

Today's QOTD: What kind of changes have you made to your life/schedule to be sure that you can stick to your plan (diet plan/exercise plan, etc)?

the biggest for me is daily exercise. i have always found excuses in the past--sick kids, no sleep, pain, no time. i missed 2 days of exercise this week, so i am making a new change to my lifestyle today: No showering until i have exercised for the day!! i might be grimy when i take my son to preschool at 7:45 in the morning, but there is no way i will face those people grimy when i go to pick him up at 11!! i will need to wake-up earlier then 6 most days to get it in, but i think this will motivate me to get it done each day!

 

[wezee]

My favorite tootsie roll pop flavor, to cure a craving has got to be the chocolate ones. But I am partial to the new wild black berry ones also.