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

[jennz]

Corinna, have you ever done fly lady? she's great about keeping the kitchen tidy.

LOVE Flylady! I can do anything for 15 minutes...using that keeps my house picked up and pretty, my laundry done, and gets me started on exercise. Well that plus her daily emails telling me what to do

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

QOTD: I will probably be skipping the TV show. I've seen a few episodes and they were okay, definitely good background if I'm doing something else (like DISboarding on my laptop!). The problem with this episode is that it is on simultaneously with The Good Wife with Julianna Margulies and I really, really like that show! There's not too many shows these days I even bother to Tivo, so it's a real bummer that two of them are on at the same time.

 

[wezee]

I missed most of last season BL, but can't wait to watch tonight. The reason I love to watch BL is because it makes me feel guilty for not exercising enough. Jillian really works those people over! Usually while i"m watching I feel so guilty, I start doing my squats or situps.
I used to not like the BL couples.....but kind of missed the whole couples thing, when they did singles last time.
BTW, DH works afternoons, but I already told him not to call me while my show is on tonight.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

So in honor of the new season starting today's QOTD (Question of the Day is: Do you plan on watching Biggest Loser this season? Have you watched it before and do you like it or not?

yep, I will watch it. Actually TIVO it.
I do watch, I've watched from Season 2 or 3 on. I hope for less "drama", I really dislike the Heba-like attitude so I stopped watching that season and just fast forwarded to the end.
I wish they would show less of the advertising plugs and more of the real, this is what we eat and how much, and when. etc etc.

I agree with PP's I do not need to see people hurling or the man-racks. Put a shirt on!

 

[donac]

i will be recording BL...i can't stand to watch it in real time with all the repetitiveness after commercials, and Allison's drama questions. I liked it better when it was a 1 hr show

I was just thinking this the other day when I was watching some old show that was only an hour long. I also don't like the transformation now is shown on Leno show. I never stay up that late. I am lucky that I stay awake for BL.

http://www.nbc.com/news/2009/10/20/...of-their-excuses-and-empower-them-to-transfo/

It is going to run in the summer between the BLs? Jillian will move in with some "lucky" family and help them with their issues and make life altering changes. I really wouldn't mind a day or two with Jillian but I know my DH would never, ever consent to anything like this. I am hoping that it will give us some more "real world" ideas to help us on our journeys.



I know! I would be thrilled if I lost 6 pounds in one week!

I would love Bob to move in for a week. Jillian would intimidate me. I have a couple weeks this summer where dh will be away. Maybe I should have Jillin move in.

temperature is all relative. I'm freezing but it was -21C this morning (about -6F) I had forgotten to plug the car in last night, so it was a little sluggish starting up this morning.
The furnace went out last night, so the house was cold this morning It wasn't a good start to the day.

Why does the furnace always go out on the coldest day of the year?

Did you get it fixed? Good luck getting it done.

To all the Marathoners Good luck this weekend. Ds1 is planning on running a half marathon in April.

QOTD I may be watching is I get home from a meeting I have to go to. I think I should be able to see most of it.

Have a great evening everyone.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

LOVE Flylady! I can do anything for 15 minutes...using that keeps my house picked up and pretty, my laundry done, and gets me started on exercise. Well that plus her daily emails telling me what to do

me too. short attention span, 15 minutes is right up my alley.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

You are hysterical! I have to say I agree with you. Good luck to you and your cousin this weekend!!

Oops! I'd better clarify -- Cousin Corinna is Corinnak on this thread -- you know, the one who makes the fabulous clippies and lost 50 lbs last year?! We are not actually related, we are both on Team Ohana for the WISH teams, and since it is Team Ohana, we call ourselves "cousins".

Heck, she's more like that encouraging sister I could really use!

Maria

 

[auntlynne]

...Then she is off to Rainbow Girls and I will pick up a few groceries during that time. ........P

I was a Rainbow Girl...30 years ago. Don't hear about them much anymore.

Lynne

 

[LuvBaloo]

Why does the furnace always go out on the coldest day of the year?

Did you get it fixed? Good luck getting it done.

woke the kids up to get their morning cuddle from DH, then left them all snuggled warm in bed and went downstairs and re-lit the pilot light. Unfortunately, re-lighting the pilot light has turned into my job since the first few times it happened when DH was out of town, so I became the experienced one and he hasn't bothered learning to do it It goes out a few times a year Eventually we'll have to get a new one.

 

[sahbushka]

I plan to watch BL tonight. My dh and I have watched most of the seasons though due to a tv problem we missed a bit of the end of last season. We like it a lot!

Sarah

 

[seashell724]

You bet I'll be watching BL! However, I can't watch at night so our local tv station has it online. There are some online commercials in it but it is a lot shorter than 2 hours. Plus, I can jump ahead if it gets too repetative.
They are for sure an encouragement to me!

 

[NCRedding]

Thanks for all the encouragement. I read consistently, but am not the best at multiple quoting, etc.

I do plan to watch BL tonight. I watched some of the early seasons, and then watched last season and the one before. I do dislike the puking, and the unrealistic expectations, and I hate the game-playing. I like the stories and the transformations.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[auntlynne]

...I started a new job today. My non health related goal is to become the best supervisor the bank has ever seen. I want my staff to enjoy their work, feel appreciated, and make our clients to look forward to coming to our branch.

When you finish there, can you come fix my credit union? They are the grumpiest set of bank employees I've ever met.

Lynne

 

[jbm02]

Jude, I don't think you did too much damage with one piece of rye bread so I'm glad that you aren't beating yourself up about it.

Lisa, I know that sounds a little OCD. I was just bummed that I didn't get through the whole day without succumbing to temptation!..but it's all gone now. Whew!!!

 

[beansf]

Yes, I will be watching Biggest Loser. I will record it tonight on my Tivo and watch it tomorrow morning during my workout. That has been my M.O. since it first came on. I don't think I have missed a season. I find it inspirational. I have a small inkling how hard these people work from the short time I had a personal trainer. OUCH. (I can't say I miss him too much!)

 

[wezee]

Need some advice.....I want to purchase a good pedometer. I want one that is accurate without spending an arm and a leg. Is that possible? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Terri

 

[auntlynne]

...I also dislike ... the beep, beep, beep of the scale ...

Ditto. Fast Forward time. Suspense does nothing for me here. Same with the voting and the accompanying explanations and tears. Don't you all "deserve" to be there? (well, not everyone - there was that chick from Detroit who wouldn't do much and wouldn't even answer questions so that Bob ended up cussing) and doesn't each of you want to win the money ?

...i can't stand to watch it in real time with all the repetitiveness after commercials, and Allison's drama questions. I liked it better when it was a 1 hr show

Is it going to continue to be 2 hours? I was thinking that was just a few times last season, but now I realize that was every week. I recorded BL on disc so I wouldn't miss NCIS during the first hour.

...and that Jillian woman completely creeps me out! ...

It's her whispery voice that gets to me...

...I hope for less "drama", I really dislike the Heba-like attitude so I stopped watching that season and just fast forwarded to the end.

I wish they would show less of the advertising plugs and more of the real, this is what we eat and how much, and when. etc etc. ...!

Don't like those mean people!

Those product placement "talks" are so fake. "Oh, why don't you try using this gum, only five calories."

...I would love Bob to move in for a week. ... I have a couple weeks this summer where dh will be away. ...

Hmm...

...I would love a format based solely on weight loss - no one is voting you off (this isn't Survivor, folks). I know, less drama. But the changes in their size is drama enough for me.

Yesterdays QOTD: Non-weight loss Goals

Travel, travel, and travel some more. Well, more like plans than goals.

Bottom line: Develop some Discipline. Disorganization is mainly a result of lack thereof.

Keep my 80 yo dad happy and try to get him moving. He is heading toward total immobility (as I predicted years ago) because it hurts to move. So he doesn't, and he loses more muscle strength - Catch 22. It's pretty much move from one chair to another. Barely can stand up 5 minutes without leaning on something. (Scoliosis and arthritis and a person who never believed in exercise for exercise's sake - I guess he didn't realize the health / life quality benefits)

Prepare for 2011 Princess 1/2 Marathon - maybe only walking (depends on weight - don't want to destroy joints by banging away too hard too soon).

DB has a business conference at CSR early March 2010 and SIL & I are tagging along. Didn't realize it was the same time as the Princess Half, so I just signed up for 2010 Royal Family 5K. Never been a runner, but I like the idea.

Lynne

 

[ShortyNBug]

Of course I will be watching BL tonight. It's my favorite show. I have watched every season. Most seasons we watched at the dinner table while eating something we shouldn't be eating. That's gotten better the last 3 seasons or so. I love meeting the new crew too so tonight will be good. The only thing I don't like is how they repeat what you saw before the commercial after the commercial. Just seems like a waste of time. I will be using my free step on the wii fit plus during part of the show too so I feel better about myself. LOL!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Hope everyone is having a great day. So far, I'm having an OP day.

Yesterday's QOTD: Get a job as a teacher- This will help my weight loss because I won't be so depressed about having 3 certications and no job.

Today's QOTD: I'll probably watch some of the BL 9 tonight and then watch the rest of it later online or just read the summary online. I can only tolerate so much of it. I see others feel the same. Will probably use the Wii Fit at the same time.

Hoping to earn lots of APs today. I'd love to get in at least 3 and I should be able to do it, especially if I step for 30-60 minutes on top of the 30-Day Shred, running on the Wii Fit, and the BL for Wii. Today is my busy day as far as exercise goes and tomorrow will be an off day. Of course, I always aim for 10,000 steps so I can earn an extra AP, and I can see myself now, aiming for enough steps to earn 2 APs tomorrow. I have to stop overdoing it. I guess that should be my second non-health related goal.

Have a great rest of today and tomorrow!

 

[beansf]

The only thing I don't like is how they repeat what you saw before the commercial after the commercial.

I totally agree. They must think we all suffer from major short-term memory loss!!