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

[wezee]

QOTD...My goals are:

1. Lose 10-12 lbs.
2. Fit into my spring/summer clothes for our WDW trip in March
3. Re-establish my exercise program and get fit.


I printed the COW and put it on my frig. for incentive. I also added a graph for the week to keep track of my water, vegies, exercise and WW points. I'm hoping that looking at the graph every time I reach for the frig. will keep me honest.

 

[donac]

I need some advice.

I mentioned earlier that I have a sore throat that caused me to miss an event this weekend. Well, that doesn't even begin to describe it. The pain is excruciating, and it's all the way up the side of my throat and into my ear. It is like this stabbing/burning pain. It's the worst when I yawn, swallow, or sneeze. I did go to the doc yesterday and she couldn't see anything, even though the gland on my neck was swollen and tender. She did prescribe an antibiotic for if I start running a fever, but I haven't taken it. I have started taking a decongestant and am using Tylenol and a Chloraseptic spray for the pain with only modest success.

My issue is that I'm wanting to eat things like ice cream to make it feel better, which of course is not helpful to losing weight. Does anybody have any good home remedies for something like this? School starts back for students on Tuesday and I can't afford to be sick or not have a voice!

How about some of the new all fruit bars. Most are less than 100 calories and they taste great. We had some in DHS in AUg. I got a strawberry and dh got a pineapple. Halfway through we switched.

I also love chicken soup when I am sick. That might help.

ALso try a heating pad or towel warmed in the microwave on the side with the swollen gland. It might break up the congestion on that side. When I have had sinus head aches this has helped break up the congestion without taking anything for it.

ALso if you have a humidifier run that tonight. Or lean over a bowl of hot soup or water to help clear out the head.

AS you could guess I am an expect. It took a over a year to clear out my head. Every six to eight weeks I would get an ear or sinus infection and then lose my voice (not a good thing for a school teacher). That one took a special visit to an Ear Nose and Throat guy and a couple of back to back antibiotics not to mention two nose sprays to finally get rid of that infection.

Don't hesistate to take the antibiotic. Ear and sinus infections are very hard to get rid of.

Good luck

 

[cclovesdis]

Just came back from WW and had a great weigh-in. So, now that I know weight, I can post that I need to lose about 21.5 pounds to reach 117! I am so excited. I thought it would be at least 25. So my goal for BL 9 is to lose 21.5 pounds to reach 117 pounds. Can I just say that I absolutely love BL 9 (w/ the COWs) and all the exercise challenges?

 

[lisah0711]

This is my first challenge so my first goal is to just stick with it. My second is to lose 20 pounds. It took me just 6 months to gain 20 pounds, and I think it's not unrealistic to try to lose 20 in 15 weeks. That is just over a pound a week.

I can lose some just by cutting out the snacking and the soda. I'm a coke addict (as in COCA COLA, not that that other stuff!) and I'm trying to cut it out completely. I figure I can save money and lose weight at the same time! Synergy at it's best!

Good luck with shaking that soda habit!

Totally off plan day yesterday ugg. I think I gained 7 pounds overnight! Back on track today. My goal is to lose 10% of my current body weight by the time the challenge ends.

Sarah

, sarah. I bet that it is mostly water weight and will be gone ASAP.

QOTD I don't know what kind of goal to set yet. I think it should be 25 pounds. I have not lost that much in a long time but I think I am in a better place that I was the last couple of challenges.

As for the group goal. I like the 80% retention but I am a little pessimistic about that. I like the 400 pound goal. If we retain a lot of people then we can increase it.

I think that you are right about such a high percentage retention for the challenge but we have a big group of committed folks here . . .

Wow, HUGE group for BL9! I'm joining in, coming from a less than stellar finish to BL8. The holidays totally derailed me, but I'm not going to complain; I'm starting the new year 14lbs lighter than when I started the BL8 challenge, despite being off program pretty much since Thanksgiving. That's a good start, even if I did fall 11lbs short of my goal for the challenge, and I'm hoping for even better things in the New Year!

Anything that gets you closer to your goals is a good thing!

Here is our QOTD (Question of the Day): Do you have a goal for this challenge?

And a bonus QOTD do you want to have a group goal for this challenge?

My goal is to lose 2 pounds/week, for a total of 30 pounds for this challenge. Just weighed myself this morning Why oh why doesn't it come off as easy as it comes on?!

Isn't that the truth?!?

Yeah me too- I'm gonna take mine down in a little bit, gained 6 back since our last weigh in. Jeez. Gonna have to change my status here too lol. yeah last night was by far my worst night. Was doing ok until a phonecall confirmed that my daughter hadn't got her christmas card still. Husband put $100 in it (I was very against this but it's what he wanted to do) then I started stressing over that and eating of course. Well it's what we do New Years eve anyway. Decided today that it's just the mail being slow- I was thinking he mailed it out sooner than he did. Anyway. the Holidays are over and now the real fun starts--this challenge! Biggest Loser starts uesday- can't wait for that!
So I have 5 pounds to lose this challenge then I'll switch to maintaining

No problem, I'll move you to the loser team. Remember everyone that you can move freely between the two teams whenever you want to.

Oops...made my protein drink and had a raspberry white Russian instead! Any protein there? Probably not! Oh well! Just put protein drink in the fridge for later!

Well, isn't there a little milk in a white Russian?

TODAY is the day my whole family goes back to healthy eating. It's only the afternoon and I can already feel the MASSIVE cravings for the sugar and fat. I'm hoping it's going to go away in a few days.

My goal is to lose 5 pounds before our Disneyland trip in 3 weeks. My next goal is to lose another 5 pounds. I would like to eventually take 15-20 pounds off, but I'm just going to focus on 5 pounds at a time.

But my main focus is getting the family to stop craving the bad foods. And somehow get my ds a high enough calorie intake eating healthy.

drinkme. Glad that your DS is doing better. Sounds like a good plan to take care of the whole family!

 

[lisah0711]

This is me. I drink water and my stomach starts growling. It's really hard for me to drink water at work. Even if I put a glass on my desk, I get so busy I don't even think to drink it. Then there is the problem of going to the bathroom all the time. I don't have time and the bathroom is not close by.

BernardAndMissBianca gave you are great idea. I also like to put a slice of lemon or orange in my water. Gives it a hint of flavor.

I made a very healthy dinner tonight that my entire family liked That might just be a first Got my 2 veggies in for the day, now working on water. I can do this and so can all of you

You bet we all can!

Not sure if this is where I report stuff, but I've been a good Loser today. Drank my H2O, did my first Firm video ever, and ate well.

Best part is, I convinced my dh to join in! He's PedroPete3

GL to all of us!
Michele/Rutgers

This is the place! PedroPete3!

QOTD: Goal for this challenge is just to stick with it! Keep with my journaling of my food/water/exercise. To do my best and forgive myself when I'm not 'perfect' (like a small handful of M&M's)

I did so well today i think. Got in my exercise early, had a healthy dinner, drank all my water and ate my 2 veggies!

I did have about 4 gummy sour worms and 8 m&m's over the evening...curse you candy. I have such a sweet tooth!

But look at all the really healthy things you did too. I would think such a small amount of candy might not do too much damage. Remember you have to find something that you can live with long term to have lasting change. Most weight loss programs let you have some planned treats.

I want to join the LOSER'S team!! I sent a PM, but I thought I would post here and say hey.

So, hey!

MJonesMBA2001!

Hello all. I was thinking we'd have a different post today to start things off but I must be wrong.

My goals: Exercise at least 5 days a week. Drink at least 64 ounces of water. Track calories everyday! And lose 25 pounds by my birthday. (Which just happens to be the last day of the challenge!)

Off to a great start this morning. Ricked the exercise and ate within my calorie range. Oh, and I'm long past 64 ounces of water.

There was a new QOTD -- I think its way back on page 10 now and I will be posting another one today. Sounds like you're off to a great start!

hello losers!!

Hi everyone. I'm Ellen, 44 (since 12/20!) and a SAHM to Janet 6, Peter 4, and Lydia 3. I know I can lose the weight (have done so several times ), but I am determined to go all the way this time! We're going to WDW 2/16 to celebrate Peter's 5th b'day and I'd like to be under 200 by then, and keep going 5 at a time after that until the end of the challenge.

I'm looking forward to dropping this weight and getting to know you all a little better.

Good luck to everyone!

Mom2JPL!

not a good start for me...got called to work for a medical emergency...customer needed their phone fixed! A call out on a holiday, wow, made great pay for working only 2 3/4 hours too! but that was short lived....

Then came home to find the water heater not working. neighbor and DH got it to come back on but something is really wrong. I did get my shower! and then spent the day shopping for water heaters and a new fridge (our freezer is dying too and if it dies the fridge goes with it ) Oh, the tv in the bedroom died too..but that will have to wait. We have had bad luck with all things electrical the last few months. A/C, computer monitor, back up hard drive all went out too.

So far the water heater is still working but we will get a new one soon.(in a day or two) It is really making weird spitting noises. My neighbor, who knows all, replaced his last week. His house is the same age as ours, 13 years...so it is time. Seems everyone in the neighborhood is doing it too.

Drinking my water but so much for going for a long walk. Does walking up and down the appliance isles count?

Tomorrow is a new day....

Sorry about your water heater and other appliances. I wonder if you had some kind of a power surge or something to cause so many to go out at once?

My goal is to lose 30 lbs by counting calories and working out. I've talked my husband, goofypete, into joining so I'll have a little extra support and competition!

goofypete! We have quite a few husband/wife teams this time around!

Hello All! Loser here! We are heading to the Outer Banks in May so I'd really like to shed some pounds before then. I guess I'm confused. It seems like this thread says we send the first weigh in today, and the other thread (sticky) says 1/8/10? Good luck to all!

I bought the Biggest Loser game for the Wii. I found it tough...but I haven't exercised in a while. I think between the Wii, watching the show, and this thread I'll remain motivated!

Conway733!

I hope everyone had a great New Year today and remember we can all do this one step at a time.

Yes we can!

 

[jimmduck]

First trying to see if I finally got the clippie...


Linda

 

[jimmduck]

Nope - frustrating - I want it cause its just so darned cute!

Happy New Year everybody! I am Linda - from snowy Nova Scotia, Canada

I did pretty well on the last challenge, though I have been battling some health issues (ongoing bouts of nausea/vomiting). Had a wonderful holiday season though and am heading back to Disney on Thursday.

Will do the 5k and pray that I don't get swept. I am still very slow and lost some training time,again, due to a really lousy illness between December 16 - December 23, it took a lot out of me.

Started some new medication that I hope will help and have a hydra scan scheduled for when I get back from Disney.

I am also planning to start the half - just for celebration. I had hoped to do that this year, but illness interfered with the training.

Next year for sure!

Goal is to continue to lose weight (I am still not quite at my first milestone as I gained 3.5 pounds over the holidays with extra points and less walking) and continue to train to get that Disney half next year.

Looking forward to this and am glad it is starting up so soon again.

I do get a little bogged down by this massive thread, but hope to do better at keeping up.

Linda

 

[lisah0711]

It looks like the BL9 workout on 1/1/10 thread was a success. I see lots of people including myself who pushed themselves to work out. Do you guys want to move to the January exercise thread or do you want to continue a daily or weekly workout challenge?

I know this challenge pushed me to work out, and I even did it late and finished at 11pm. It might make us more accountable and we can still post our totals in the monthly exercise thread. What do you guys think? I think I'll post one for tomorrow and we can decide tomorrow whether to just do the monthly or continue a little challenge thread for extra motivation.

Let me know what you guys think.

I like the idea of adding something in addition to the monthly exercise challenge thread. goldcupmom (Julie) did a great job running the monthly threads last year and we appreciate all she does.

My issue is that I'm wanting to eat things like ice cream to make it feel better, which of course is not helpful to losing weight. Does anybody have any good home remedies for something like this? School starts back for students on Tuesday and I can't afford to be sick or not have a voice!

Sorry about your sore throat, Jessi. How about some popicles? They are low in calories and would soothe your throat.

That will put me at a healthy weight for my height, bone structure and age and get my BMI well within a normal range.

Looking forward to sharing and losing with all my BL friends! This is a great community and a wonderful resource! Thanks all!

Okay - now I'm gonna go back and try to catch up on reading everyone's posts - I think I have about 7 more pages to go

That is a great goal! There is a lot to read but it goes quickly. I will be posting todays QOTD in a minute.

Just came back from WW and had a great weigh-in. So, now that I know weight, I can post that I need to lose about 21.5 pounds to reach 117! I am so excited. I thought it would be at least 25. So my goal for BL 9 is to lose 21.5 pounds to reach 117 pounds. Can I just say that I absolutely love BL 9 (w/ the COWs) and all the exercise challenges?

Good news! Isn't it wonderful when things are better than you thought?

 

[lisah0711]

Nope - frustrating - I want it cause its just so darned cute!

Happy New Year everybody! I am Linda - from snowy Nova Scotia, Canada

I did pretty well on the last challenge, though I have been battling some health issues (ongoing bouts of nausea/vomiting). Had a wonderful holiday season though and am heading back to Disney on Thursday.

Will do the 5k and pray that I don't get swept. I am still very slow and lost some training time,again, due to a really lousy illness between December 16 - December 23, it took a lot out of me.

Started some new medication that I hope will help and have a hydra scan scheduled for when I get back from Disney.

I am also planning to start the half - just for celebration. I had hoped to do that this year, but illness interfered with the training.

Next year for sure!

Goal is to continue to lose weight (I am still not quite at my first milestone as I gained 3.5 pounds over the holidays with extra points and less walking) and continue to train to get that Disney half next year.

Looking forward to this and am glad it is starting up so soon again.

I do get a little bogged down by this massive thread, but hope to do better at keeping up.

Linda

Linda, you are almost there with the clippie -- there is a space between

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

The Today Show just announced that only 6% of Americans who make New Years Resolutions actually keep them.

I guess to add on the the QOTD from yesterday...one of my goals is to not become a statistic! I'd rather be in that 6% instead of the 94%!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning BL 9 participants!

It's so great to see so many motivated folks in our challenge. Please be sure and PM your starting weight to LuvBaloo, if you haven't already. Our first official weigh-in for the challenge will be Friday, 1/8/10. I hope that we have a lot of big losses this week after all our hard work.

Yesterday we talked about our goals for this challenge, today's QOTD is do you have a plan in place to help you reach your goals for the challenge?

To reach my goals this challenge I will journal every bite that passes my lips and exercise 30 minutes a day!

I will wait for another day or two before we put up a group goal to give everyone a chance to tell us what they would like -- it is sounding like a group loss of 500 lbs is a good place to start?

 

[tigger813]

I'm soooo bad this morning. Finishing the last of the apple pie with a small scoop of light ice cream. At least I'm getting fruit and milk! LOL!

Will definitely work out today as it looks like we are snowed in. Gotta get my parents going on the WATP today. Of course Mom wants to go around the corner to get our Christmas trees we bought for next year. I really don't want to go out but I have the receipts and my name is on both trees! UGH!

Stay safe and warm everybody!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD:
My plan is to do what I did last time as I was successful at it! Just need to get started on it. Hard with extra people in the house and my workout room being tied up most of the time. My house just isn't big enough! Also I didn't have all the extra goodies and treats in the house last round so I will need to get those out of the house as soon as possible. I'll have DH take some to work next week so I don't eat it! Though sweets don't have the pull they used to with me. I eat a bit of chocolate everyday which satisfies me.

 

[mrsschlep]

Hi... I'm a little late to the party, but better late then never!
My name is Jessi... I am a 31 yo mother of 3... ages almost 13, almost 10 and 6, and wife of 1 for almost 11 years! We live in Pa where I run an inhome daycare out of my house. About 3 years ago I lost 40 lbs and have since slowly put all but 3 lbs back on. I joined BL2 here on the dis but I think i only made it to the first weigh in before i quit. This time will be different... i am determined to lose this weight once and for all! I have the aid of my bodybugg right now... which i have fallen in love with!! Jennz... how are you doing with yours? How did you get the training session? I didn't see that when I signed up?

Anyway... I will be in WDW next weekend for a short 4 days... but while I am there I will be running the half marathon. This is my 3rd WDW half and i am super excited to beat my previous time. Even though I lost absolutely no weight while training this time....

QOTD... My goal for this challenge is to stick with it to the end (I have issues with this) and to also lose 20 lbs!

I like the overall goal of 500 lbs for the group...

onward and downward...

 

[ShortyNBug]

I track my calories, record my exercise on a weekly calendar and a monthly one, and blog. Those things all keep me accountable. Not to mention the fact that pretty much everyone knows I'm trying to lose weight so I hate to mess up infront of anyone.

 

[NCRedding]

QOTD: I plan to actively participate in this thread. I plan to journal my food (all of it), and work on exercising 4 times a week (I'm basically a couch potato now).

 

[jimmduck]

I do have a plan! Will continue to follow WW online, as I am doing well with that.

Need to chart points and food everyday. I was not doing that over the holidays (though I was never really out of control like I was last year) - so I gained 3.5 pounds!

And I am going to continue to work with my trainers (have two - one on line, who guides the marathoning and one in the gym who guides the strength training and conditioning). Also got WI fit Plus for Christmas and the Biggest Loser for Wii - so I feel upbeat.

Just need to stay well...

Linda

 

[jimmduck]

and still no clippie dang it!

Linda

 

[kidsrfun]

Hi

Is it too late to join this group? I'm getting ready to start to Golds Gym 12 week Challenge (starts monday the 11th) and I thought this would be a great partner to that. I would definitely be on the loser team. I have 40 - 50 lbs to lose. If it's too late to join, I completely understand. Just thought I'd give it a try!

Thanks and good luck to everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

Need help.....Does anyone know why this subscribed thread does not update on my email? Every other thread does...why not this one. I even went inton my profile this morning to make sure my settings were correct. Any ideas???

I would unsubscribe and then subscribe again to see if that fixes it. If that doesn't work let us know and we will have ohMom our WISH moderator help you out.

Here is our QOTD (Question of the Day): Do you have a goal for this challenge? My goal is to lose 30 pounds for this challenge.

And a bonus QOTD do you want to have a group goal for this challenge?

I like the idea of retaining 80% of the group.

I spent the day buy new clothes for my new job. Even at my current weight of 190 I think is important to love what you look like in your clothes. Hopefully I'll have to buy new clothes this spring when these are all to big for me. My DD is my motivator. She is my twin except she is 135lbs. When I looks at her I see the girl I use to be and can be again give or take 25 years.

You can be like your daughter, only better thanks to those years of experience!

Happy New Year everyone! I'm still reading through everyone's posts, but wanted to stop and intgroduce myself. My name is Cynthia and I'm married with 2 wonderful kids, ages 8 & 6. I'm an office manager for a surgical center, so I wind up sitting behind a desk for the majority of my days. I have kept on the baby weight since having the kids and can't seem to get it off. I do have a Wii Fit that I need to dust off and start using again. I have two motivations for myself this year, 2 trips planned to Disney. First will be in Feb, so I'm hoping to realize some of my goal by then. Second will be my first Disney cruise in Dec. I want to be comfortable at the pool and at castaway cay.
So my goal for this challange is to lose 25 pounds. I have a larger overall goal, but i'm trying to be realistic for this challenge so I don't lose hope.

Good luck to everyone out there. I know we can do this!

Good idea with the realistic goal -- it never hurts to divide those big goals up into smaller ones!

The Today Show just announced that only 6% of Americans who make New Years Resolutions actually keep them.

I guess to add on the the QOTD from yesterday...one of my goals is to not become a statistic! I'd rather be in that 6% instead of the 94%!

That's a great goal! Did they say how long until people usually gave it up? I read somewhere that most people will give it up by mid-February. Okay, BL participants, don't let this happen to you!

I'm soooo bad this morning. Finishing the last of the apple pie with a small scoop of light ice cream. At least I'm getting fruit and milk! LOL!

Will definitely work out today as it looks like we are snowed in. Gotta get my parents going on the WATP today. Of course Mom wants to go around the corner to get our Christmas trees we bought for next year. I really don't want to go out but I have the receipts and my name is on both trees! UGH!

Stay safe and warm everybody!

Well, at least it was the last of the pie!

Anyway... I will be in WDW next weekend for a short 4 days... but while I am there I will be running the half marathon. This is my 3rd WDW half and i am super excited to beat my previous time. Even though I lost absolutely no weight while training this time....

QOTD... My goal for this challenge is to stick with it to the end (I have issues with this) and to also lose 20 lbs!

I like the overall goal of 500 lbs for the group...

onward and downward...

Good luck with the half marathon next week-end! A couple of our other participants will be there, too. Chime in if you are running the half or marathon next week-end and inspire us all!

I track my calories, record my exercise on a weekly calendar and a monthly one, and blog. Those things all keep me accountable. Not to mention the fact that pretty much everyone knows I'm trying to lose weight so I hate to mess up infront of anyone.

Yes, I read that is a stategy to help you keep your goals -- why will we do it for everyone but ourselves?