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

[LuvBaloo]

Hope all of you in the crazy snow areas are doing okay. We have been stuck in the COLD weather, which sucks but does mean little to no snow fall, and what we've got is staying white and pretty.

Got 60minutes in tonight again for exercise. And I made it through the crazy start of the week with kids activities now its a couple of days of just going to work, pick the kids up and come home!

Tomorrow DD8yo is cooking cake and supper to earn a Brownies badge. She's excited about it, and I have planned to have mostly spinach salad for lunch since her dinner choice was hot dogs with salad, and she's baking a chocolate cake for dessert. Small piece will fit into my points!

it is good, but honestly it was beyond filling. I didn't even finish it and I'm not hungry just thirsty.

I need to feed the kids, I think it will be a cereal night. I'm such a bad mom. LOL!!

I've done cereal for supper occasionally when DH isn't around. The kids love it

I know I kept thinking the same thing. Too funny you made me spit my tea out. I did day two of that program and I think my husband is Jillians male counterpart. He is so fit it is crazy that he is still in love with fluffy me... he he he... I guess quitting smoking and having a baby rank higher than my butt size in his book. LOL.

I think your DH has it right

Nice job, making your tv time together an excellent teaching moment! I keep trying to remind my kids (especially DD) that it is less about the WEIGHT and more about the HEALTHY FOODS that we need to consume. Eat the healthy foods (and avoid the garbage) in the right portions and the weight will take care of itself (sort of... need to throw in some exercise too!).

Tonight DH had People's Choice Awards on right before kids went to bed, and Taylor Swift was on looking way too skinny, which DH was quick to comment on. I get nervous that hear DH & I talk about losing weight and getting healthier and start to get stuck on the importance of being skinny instead of the focus on being healthy.

I could scream! I was searching ALL over my house this afternoon and tonight for my 3 pound dumbbells.

I have done 2 nights of step with weights on - my wrist weights are each 1pound, and 60 minutes of moving my arms around leaves them feeling like rubber. I am impressed that you are using 3 pound ones

No exercise at all day. I had a doctor appointment and she recommended surgery--yuck! Got my monthly--yeah, I know TMI! So I just feel drained. I came home and ate half a bag of mini marshmallows. I suppose it could have been worse, I could have eaten the whole bag!

to you for having to have surgery. And half a bag is better than a whole one.

Hmm... Short term goal...
I want to stop being tempted by fast food, except maybe once a week. And I would like to cut pop down to once a week too (I used to do minimum one a day, now I am down to 1-2 a week). I would like to re-lose the weight I put back on during Christmas season, and I would like to fit into some specific items of clothing (namely, the new nightie I got for Christmas - maybe by Valentines?). Although, come to think of it, I would LOVE for all of my mother's hand-me-downs to be WAY too big for me again. She has good style, but when I think of me being almost that size, I almost cry. So, although I appreciate the clothes, I look forward to the day when I put something on and have to take it right back off and toss it into the charity bag.

way to go on dropping the pop. I have gotten really bad for drinking Coke Zero, and am now starting to reduce it and get more water in. But I really do like it!

Well I'm back again trying once more to keep on track and lose weight. I'm determined to lose the weight I've gained since high school and lose more then I've ever lost before. I want to actually weigh an average weight and be able to wear things I'd never dreamed of. My inspiration is the Twilight Series and the wonderful girls of The Hillywood Show. I pray that my stay on track and that I'm able to continue it into the beginning of the school year.

Glad to have you back!

One more invitation to everyone to come join the Biggest Loser Show Chit-Chat thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2287356&page=11

I went over to the thread!
And I love your story about your DS jogging around the house and wanted to run a marathon with you one day

Good luck to everybody in the marathon this weekend!

 

[tigger813]

Got up and did the 2 mile WATP! I feel good. Of course since my 3 pound dumb bells are in transit to NC with my parents, I had to use my 1 pound weights. Still good but not the same effect!

Have to give a massage this morning and go buy some new dumb bells afterwards. Should get in another 2 mile workout this afternoon and one more workout in tonight!

LuvBaloo, with using my upper body in my job as a massage therapist, I think that is why I can use the 3 pound dumb bells. I started with the 1 pounds and then moved up. And vice versa, using the 3 pounds has helped in my job as well. I can use a lot of pressure and my body doesn't get injured or very sore.

Time to get DD2 off to school. Need to get bundled up to go to the bus stop. It's in the low 20s here. I see it's -11 in South Dakota!

I'll be back on later and on first thing in the morning with my first QOTD! Hmmm.... what will it be? I hope I don't steal someone else's!

 

[auntlynne]

...On that note - I've been feeling guilty about spending 1 - 1 1/2 hours each day working out. Adding to that is my work - I just increased my hours from 15 up to 25 week. This means I have to work out or do "house stuff" when dd is home. She's 11 1/2 and pretty self-sufficient but I still feel bad like I'm not being a good mom. Mom/parent guilt.

But isn't motherhood about modeling good behavior - what better than showing her she needs to exercise and take care of herself. So many women hear and on the BL speak about how they put themselves last and are paying for it. We're not saying neglect your daughter; but don't neglect the rest of life, either.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Hello BL #9ers!

I am late in signing up, but hoping, better late than never applies

bio- 61 yrs old - married 42 yrs - single DS and our DD is ohMom (molli/mod) her FAB DH and our 2 DGD's and according to our older DGD we are "greatgrandparents" to their dogs........ now that moniker makes me feel REALLY old - lol!

Recently, (Nov 30th) DH and I retired from our day jobs - WOOHOO - and so now is the time to put away the excuses of ... (fill in the blank - I'm sure I have used it!) and just "do it" - so here I am and ready to go - again....

Actually, have been doing okay this past week and have my "head" back into the healthier choices and exercise routine and a buddy system - now the missing part is being here to join with all of YOU to encourage one another!

oh - yes- a lot of new names now to me but also alot of "ol" friends too - let's do this TOGETHER!!!

off to send my starting weight from last Friday - don't want to miss the first week WI goal is 20 lbs but I really would like "more" I will take 20!

and then off to the treadmill ......

 

[TammyNC]

Yeah! I'm so glad to hear someone else is watching it, too. It seems like just when I'm getting into a really good drama (and The Good Wife is one of the best I've seen in years), it gets cancelled due to lack of viewership.

I know exactly what you mean, I sure hope it continues too!!

Eric and his wife were on one of the tabloid shows, I think Access Hollywood, saying after the show they forget about you and its their fault he gained the weight back. I believe its his fault for not maintaining the principals they teach you on the show. If he blames them, maybe he should give all that money back. I personally don't want to see him back at the end of this season. There are lots of people who have maintained and even lost a few more after the show. If these people can do it anyone can.

No one can blame someone else for their problems...no one is pushing the food down except for ourselves. I don't know about you all but I'm the one putting the food into my body and only I can stop that cycle with myself. You can't depend on anyone to make the changes for you, you have to want to make a change before you will be successful.

I had a nice big fresh salad for lunch and my stomach is revolting...I guess it has been too long since I had fresh salad.

Mine does the same thing but I look at it as a way to get a good cleaning.

I think DH has sabotaged our Wii Fit. I got on tonight and it asked me if I had noticed his better posture. I responded that I hadn't noticed, then it asked me if I was paying enough attention to DH I must say that my jaw dropped and my kids were rolling on the floor laughing. At least it gave me a Wii Fit age of 21 today I even did the 3 minute Hula Hoop.

WTG on the Fit age and am impressed that you could stop laughing after to do the hula hooping.

I made the family Toad in a Hole and bacon for dinner (we eat breakfast for dinner once a week). I made myself a 3 egg-white omelet with onion and a tiny sprinkle of cheese (so the omelet would hold together) and a low fat blueberry bagel. It took everything I have not to grab a slice of bacon. Every ounce of willpower. I *heart* bacon.

I so love bacon too. I don't think I would have had the willpower to not have any...I have to make sure that I can work at least a piece into my plan.

I guess I was really busy this afternoon because when I sat down to DIS I was at 15000 steps for the day. I am still in shock about this. But I am very tired this evening so I guess I did put in the steps. I want to go to bed but then I would be up at 2 in the morning.

WOW, those are awesome steps for the day. My reminder to go put my pedometer on as soon as I finish this post.


I did well staying on my plan yesterday. Controlled portions and got my water in for the day. I really have to work at that water in-take more in the winter time, my body just doesn't crave it like it does in the summer. My stomach is telling me it is time to eat so I'm going to go do that and get the kids going with their school stuff. I then need to try and mark off a few things on my to-do list.

Have a great day everyone and good luck to everyone doing the marathon weekend events, I'll be thinking about you!!!

 

[TammyNC]

Hello BL #9ers!

I am late in signing up, but hoping, better late than never applies

bio- 61 yrs old - married 42 yrs - single DS and our DD is ohMom (molli/mod) her FAB DH and our 2 DGD's and according to our older DGD we are "greatgrandparents" to their dogs........ now that moniker makes me feel REALLY old - lol!

Recently, (Nov 30th) DH and I retired from our day jobs - WOOHOO - and so now is the time to put away the excuses of ... (fill in the blank - I'm sure I have used it!) and just "do it" - so here I am and ready to go - again....

Actually, have been doing okay this past week and have my "head" back into the healthier choices and exercise routine and a buddy system - now the missing part is being here to join with all of YOU to encourage one another!

oh - yes- a lot of new names now to me but also alot of "ol" friends too - let's do this TOGETHER!!!

off to send my starting weight from last Friday - don't want to miss the first week WI goal is 20 lbs but I really would like "more" I will take 20!

and then off to the treadmill ......

YEAH!!! You made it over, glad you are joining us on the journey. You're doing great this week and it is going to show at WI tomorrow.

 

[TAKitty]

I have been working hard all week and I think I have gained weight! So sad...

 

[lisah0711]

OMG I feel like my legs are going to fall off. That is what I get for being lazy for so long. Geez that workout was hard it felt like I was in bootcamp.

On a side note. Does anyone have favorite healthy recipes. I get sick of eating the same old thing. Any suggestions would be great.

Don't be afraid to take up your activity in stages so you don't injure yourself!

This is an easy recipe for chicken that you can cook any weeknight. Take 1 white or yellow onion and chop it in half and then into small slices. Slice 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper (or any other bell pepper you have on hand). Heat nonstick pan with 1 T olive oil with med-high heat. Take full chicken breast and chop into 1-2 inch pieces (or use chicken tenders cut) and toss
in pan. Cook for several minutes. Add in onion and pepper and cook a couple of minutes with chicken. Reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through nd onions and peppers are soft. Add Kraft Fat Free Italian Dressing to pan and cook until warmed through (depends on how much sauce you like how much you add -- it's low cal so you can add quite a bit and not be too bad off calorie wise).

QOTD (Question of the Day) is what is your first smaller goal that you want to reach in this challenge

I would first like to re-lose what I lost in early December, before the eating began..............(about 10 pounds)

And, be ready for the Royal Family 5K in March that we're already registered for...... It's been so cold here, at least for us, and we were gone, we had company, etc........................

And last, no more excuses for not exercising....................

iluvtig

That exercise is a hard habit to learn! Luckily our coach starting tomorrow, tigger813, is an exercise-machine! So I know that she will have some great tips for us!

They watched the first 1/2hour of Biggest Loser with me last night while they were having a snack before bed. It was interesting the questions they would ask. It led to talks about how important it is to be healthy, not just skinny.

, Shannon! I think that is especially a good lesson for our daughters!

I was typing really fast and didn't proof as I was preparing to run out the door!

It should say 2 or 3 more miles!

Well, I thought that you would be walking to WDW in no time at that rate!

I think DH has sabotaged our Wii Fit. I got on tonight and it asked me if I had noticed his better posture. I responded that I hadn't noticed, then it asked me if I was paying enough attention to DH I must say that my jaw dropped and my kids were rolling on the floor laughing. At least it gave me a Wii Fit age of 21 today I even did the 3 minute Hula Hoop.

You need to figure out how he did that so we can all start programming our to give our kids messages like "clean your room!"

 

[auntlynne]

...I *heart* bacon.

Perhaps you should make friends with lecach whose mother gives bacon for Christmas.

 

[jennz]

Thanks auntelynne and pjilla and corrina and everyone who has given me ways to change my outlook on exercising from guilt to a blessing for myself and my family!! You guys are so supportive and awesome! I'm planning to do the couch2-5k once I get a little stronger, and now dd and dh are doing it to, and we're all going to run in a 5k in May!

TAKitty hang in there...we've all been there...your hard work is not in vain! You are stronger and healthier! A decrease on the scale would be more motivational, I know - but it will be there next week.

 

[lisah0711]

My goal is to take my lunch to work everyday. That way I can spend my lunch hour destressing from the mornings frustration instead of waiting in line at a drive thru. Also gives me time to call my DH and talk a bit in the middle of the day.

you'll save some money, too!

I have two mini-goals for the week - to break the 15lb mark, since I've been holding at 14lbs lost for a couple weeks, and to cook dinner every night, no take out or freezer pizzas.

No takeout and no frozen pizza will help you get that pound chased away soon enough!

Well over the next few days you, Maziezoe and I will have a sit-in to protest this snow storm that's coming our way! I'm hoping for a snow day tomorrow ,that way I don't have to pick dd up from newspaper club or take her to cheer - inside all the day - I'll even send her out to get the mail!

Hope the snow storm isn't too bad!

i LOVE panera bread, I really do. And the last time i was trying to get my weight down I wanted to follow the biggest loser rules and go to the website before i went so i could make an educated choice. after i found this, i was very hesitant to go back there...

http://www.panerabread.com/pdf/nutr-guide.pdf

I don't by any means want to discourage anyone from going there, b/c they do have good food, but i definitely started watching what i ordered from there.

ETA: oh and when i did go - my panera didn't offer any low fat salad dressings, even though there is one listed on there

Well, I guess I'm glad that I don't have a Panera in my city! I've noticed that my Subway doesn't seem to have fat-free mayo like they say on the website either. Always seems to me that they are using the same old bottle no matter what you say!

QOTD (Question of the Day) is what is your first smaller goal that you want to reach in this challenge?

I have 3 small goals that I am starting with.

#1 - Diet = Record EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth in my WW log.
#2 - Exercise = Get to a point where I am exercising 5 days a week.
#3 - Weight Loss = Lose the first 10 pounds.

I have been doing really good at #1. I have been able to stay strong and not eat things that I know would sabotage my efforts. I have also recorded every little thing that I have eaten.

I have not started #2. Tonight I plan on setting up our Wii in a different room so that I can start with the Wii fit. I am also considering getting the Wii EA Active. Anyone have that one? Do you like it?

I am not worrying about #3 yet. I am only a couple of days in and I don't want to obsess over the scale yet.

It takes awhile to build up these lifestyle changes so don't try to do too much at once and burn yourself out!

Darn!! guess I don't need dinner tonight, I had the mac and cheese for lunch. But man was it good!
I've been craving mac and cheese, I think my dairy has been low because we were at WDW and didn't drink enough milk. We've gone through 4 gallons in less then a week. Thankfully milk was delivered today!

Wow! That is a lot of milk!

It took everything I have not to grab a slice of bacon. Every ounce of willpower. I *heart* bacon.

Do you like turkey bacon?

I know I kept thinking the same thing. Too funny you made me spit my tea out. I did day two of that program and I think my husband is Jillians male counterpart. He is so fit it is crazy that he is still in love with fluffy me... he he he... I guess quitting smoking and having a baby rank higher than my butt size in his book. LOL.

quitting smoking is a good thing!

ONE DAY AT A TIME is just the way to do it. No sense in worrying about tomorrow or stressing about what we did wrong yesterday. Concentrate on today.... or even just the next few hours if a full day is too much.

Here speaks the voice of experience and wisdom!

I could scream! I was searching ALL over my house this afternoon and tonight for my 3 pound dumbbells. I like to use these during my workouts, especially the WATP! Guess where they are? In a car outside of a hotel in Maryland! My mother "accidentally" grabbed them when she was packing today! AHHHHH!!!! She's going to send me a check so I can replace them! I also have a box of clothes that they couldn't fit on their suitcases or their car to mail to them so she will send me money for that as well! I do still have my 1 pound dumbbells but I really prefer the 3 pounds! I guess I will run to KMart after work tomorrow to buy a new set. I've become quite attached to those things! Of course I was at a Target today and could've got some there! Also could check the TJMaxx and More that's near the KMart!

Good night all! Time to tuck my girls in bed and watch tv with DH!

How do you "accidentally" cart around six extra pounds of stuff?

I guess I was really busy this afternoon because when I sat down to DIS I was at 15000 steps for the day. I am still in shock about this. But I am very tired this evening so I guess I did put in the steps. I want to go to bed but then I would be up at 2 in the morning.

Wow, donac! 15,000 steps! If you did that all the time you really wouldn't have to do too much more except maybe some strength and yoga. Has your son arrived safely in Africa?

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning BL9 friends. This has not been a good computer week! It has shows me though that I need to adapt my tracking a little bit. It' hard to use Sparkpeople when one doesn't get on the computer for more than 5 minutes in two days. I found a little diet journal book that tracks both food and exercise so now I've got that in my purse. Hopefully, now my tracking can get back on track. So, while I don't know exactly what I've eaten, I do know it's been better. I've also gotten in 3 workouts this week. One down for what I wanted to have by now, and a couple were a little shorter than I hoped, but we're getting there. Just figuring out what works with the current state of our lives, I guess. (My BIL started police academy on Monday so we have a new schedule and locations of watching my nieces and nephew, plus are down a car suddenly.)

Things are looking good for a positive result tomorrow so that's all that matters right now.

As to the QOTD yesterday - first smaller goal - my first smaller goal is to have a loss of some kind this week and to get a handle on what methods and timings are going to work best for me at this point in time.

 

[Leader of the Club]

Perhaps you should make friends with lecach whose mother gives bacon for Christmas.

OMG! I GAVE my mom bacon for Christmas! Its what she asked for!

 

[tmfranlk]

Did 2 Leslie Sansone workouts: Walk and Kick and the 30 minute walk! Also did the BL Last Chance Workout! That was really hard and my legs were really hurting afterwards! Can't wait to do it again tomorrow! Yes, I am a glutton for punishment especially when it comes to workouts!

I could scream! I was searching ALL over my house this afternoon and tonight for my 3 pound dumbbells. I like to use these during my workouts, especially the WATP! Guess where they are? In a car outside of a hotel in Maryland! My mother "accidentally" grabbed them when she was packing today! AHHHHH!!!! She's going to send me a check so I can replace them! I also have a box of clothes that they couldn't fit on their suitcases or their car to mail to them so she will send me money for that as well! I do still have my 1 pound dumbbells but I really prefer the 3 pounds! I guess I will run to KMart after work tomorrow to buy a new set. I've become quite attached to those things! Of course I was at a Target today and could've got some there! Also could check the TJMaxx and More that's near the KMart!

Good night all! Time to tuck my girls in bed and watch tv with DH!

When she was younger my sister "accidentally" packed the dog in her bag for a sleepover. Does it work like that with dumbells too? Glad you at least figured out where they were!

 

[auntlynne]

OMG! I GAVE my mom bacon for Christmas! Its what she asked for!

My brother sends bacon, sausage, chorizo, salami... to my dad for his birthday and Christmas. Luckily, I get gift cards to Target.

Lynne

QOTD: is what is your first smaller goal that you want to reach in this challenge?

It is either to:
1. Do the COW every day for a week - or -
2. Not throw in the towel if I find myself not doing #1 (see above).

Lynne

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow! I can't believe tomorrow is Friday...nor that I will be THRILLED if I didn't GAIN!

Things here have been crazy as usual and I'm still fighting a nasty chest cold, so all I can taste it seems are things that are bad for me.....& let me tell you.....I've been tasting them!

But, DD is back at school, DH goes back to work next week, so hopefully things will begin to fall back to a routing. And they come to try to get my desktop computer working today(I'm hoping it doesn't work so they have to replace it) and that is what I play my exercise DVDs on.

Off to Walmart to do coupon shopping.....fun, fun, fun!

 

[lisah0711]

QOTD: My short-term goal is to reach 32 pounds lost. That would be my highest loss since I joined WW in Sept. 08. I have about 3 pounds to go to reach that. I've been working on this goal for about a year now, so I think it's time I achieve it.

With all your hard work you'll be there in no time!

But on a positive note, think of all the calories we will burn shoveling snow!!

So true! But be careful out there!

Hmm... Short term goal...
I want to stop being tempted by fast food, except maybe once a week. And I would like to cut pop down to once a week too (I used to do minimum one a day, now I am down to 1-2 a week). I would like to re-lose the weight I put back on during Christmas season, and I would like to fit into some specific items of clothing (namely, the new nightie I got for Christmas - maybe by Valentines?). Although, come to think of it, I would LOVE for all of my mother's hand-me-downs to be WAY too big for me again. She has good style, but when I think of me being almost that size, I almost cry. So, although I appreciate the clothes, I look forward to the day when I put something on and have to take it right back off and toss it into the charity bag.

Piglet18, you can break that fast food cycle. Last year PRINCESSVIJA gave up fast food for the challenge and ended up being the biggest loser!

No exercise at all day. I had a doctor appointment and she recommended surgery--yuck! Got my monthly--yeah, I know TMI! So I just feel drained. I came home and ate half a bag of mini marshmallows. I suppose it could have been worse, I could have eaten the whole bag!

Everyone is going to have bad days now and then. What is important is that you don't let it derail you and get right back on the wagon again!

Well I'm back again trying once more to keep on track and lose weight. I'm determined to lose the weight I've gained since high school and lose more then I've ever lost before. I want to actually weigh an average weight and be able to wear things I'd never dreamed of. My inspiration is the Twilight Series and the wonderful girls of The Hillywood Show. I pray that my stay on track and that I'm able to continue it into the beginning of the school year.

Welcome back! I know that you can do it this time!

I SO agree with you about identifying with the people on BL. I know that what they do while at the ranch is not practical for people in the "real world" but hearing them tell their stories and knowing that they also have so much to overcome is so inspirational.

I know! I think it takes a lot of courage to get out there and tell your story to the world!

Short term goal at least 10lbs and better eating habits.

Got home late again tonight so didn't walk, but DH had dinner waiting for me when I got home and it was steamed fish and a little rice w/veggies. I was still starving, so I had a couple crackers and tea. I'm really hungry again now, but going to tough it out.

You know that if you cut your calories too much that your body won't let any of the weight go as a survival mechanism? Can you spread out your calories and have planned snacks so you don't get so hungry? It does take awhile to figure out what works for you so don't be afraid of trying different things.

Right now, all I can really focus on is the half marathon on Saturday. I am eating and training and thinking with that goal in mind for a few more days. I can't think about the number on the scale too much this week. So long as I stay under goal weight, I am good. Which is not to say that I'm not trying to lose this week, but I feel like the number is just not the most important thing right now. I'm weighing in and sending my weight to Shannon tomorrow since I am leaving early Friday.

Good luck on your race Saturday!

I was going to weigh in today, but the snow was coming down fairly heavily. It is like a blizzard out there right now. My plan is to weigh in tomorrow if a.) I can get there and b.) They are open. Stupid Missouri and it's stupid weather. I miss Florida. At least shovelling is good exercise.

Watch out for that hand while you are shoveling!

Got 60minutes in tonight again for exercise. And I made it through the crazy start of the week with kids activities now its a couple of days of just going to work, pick the kids up and come home!

Tomorrow DD8yo is cooking cake and supper to earn a Brownies badge. She's excited about it, and I have planned to have mostly spinach salad for lunch since her dinner choice was hot dogs with salad, and she's baking a chocolate cake for dessert. Small piece will fit into my points!

Sounds yummy and you can make it work in your points! Maybe she can cook dinner once a week?

I'll be back on later and on first thing in the morning with my first QOTD! Hmmm.... what will it be? I hope I don't steal someone else's!

Don't worry we are totally into recycling questions, clippies and everything else on the BL challenge!

But isn't motherhood about modeling good behavior - what better than showing her she needs to exercise and take care of herself. So many women hear and on the BL speak about how they put themselves last and are paying for it. We're not saying neglect your daughter; but don't neglect the rest of life, either.

goes along with that put the mask on yourself first thing!

Hello BL #9ers!

I am late in signing up, but hoping, better late than never applies

bio- 61 yrs old - married 42 yrs - single DS and our DD is ohMom (molli/mod) her FAB DH and our 2 DGD's and according to our older DGD we are "greatgrandparents" to their dogs........ now that moniker makes me feel REALLY old - lol!

Recently, (Nov 30th) DH and I retired from our day jobs - WOOHOO - and so now is the time to put away the excuses of ... (fill in the blank - I'm sure I have used it!) and just "do it" - so here I am and ready to go - again....

Actually, have been doing okay this past week and have my "head" back into the healthier choices and exercise routine and a buddy system - now the missing part is being here to join with all of YOU to encourage one another!

oh - yes- a lot of new names now to me but also alot of "ol" friends too - let's do this TOGETHER!!!

off to send my starting weight from last Friday - don't want to miss the first week WI goal is 20 lbs but I really would like "more" I will take 20!

and then off to the treadmill ......

AlreadyexcitedGrammy! Grab a new clippie for your signature!

No one can blame someone else for their problems...no one is pushing the food down except for ourselves. I don't know about you all but I'm the one putting the food into my body and only I can stop that cycle with myself. You can't depend on anyone to make the changes for you, you have to want to make a change before you will be successful.

This is the truth about our new healthy lifestyles that we all have to learn.

 

[lisah0711]

I have been working hard all week and I think I have gained weight! So sad...

TAKitty! Even if you did gain, it might be part of your cycle or just your body's way of adjusting before losing. Don't give up!

Perhaps you should make friends with lecach whose mother gives bacon for Christmas.

Thanks auntelynne and pjilla and corrina and everyone who has given me ways to change my outlook on exercising from guilt to a blessing for myself and my family!! You guys are so supportive and awesome! I'm planning to do the couch2-5k once I get a little stronger, and now dd and dh are doing it to, and we're all going to run in a 5k in May!

Way to go, jenn! That will be fun!

Good morning BL9 friends. This has not been a good computer week! It has shows me though that I need to adapt my tracking a little bit. It' hard to use Sparkpeople when one doesn't get on the computer for more than 5 minutes in two days. I found a little diet journal book that tracks both food and exercise so now I've got that in my purse. Hopefully, now my tracking can get back on track. So, while I don't know exactly what I've eaten, I do know it's been better. I've also gotten in 3 workouts this week. One down for what I wanted to have by now, and a couple were a little shorter than I hoped, but we're getting there. Just figuring out what works with the current state of our lives, I guess.

I'm glad that you found something that worked for you so quickly!

OMG! I GAVE my mom bacon for Christmas! Its what she asked for!

Wow! See how the BL challenge helps you? You know what to give for Christmas this year!

Wow! I can't believe tomorrow is Friday...nor that I will be THRILLED if I didn't GAIN!

Things here have been crazy as usual and I'm still fighting a nasty chest cold, so all I can taste it seems are things that are bad for me.....& let me tell you.....I've been tasting them!

But, DD is back at school, DH goes back to work next week, so hopefully things will begin to fall back to a routing. And they come to try to get my desktop computer working today(I'm hoping it doesn't work so they have to replace it) and that is what I play my exercise DVDs on.

Off to Walmart to do coupon shopping.....fun, fun, fun!

Hope that you are feeling better soon!

 

[tmfranlk]

And now it's time for a snow shovelling workout!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning BL 9 participants!

Congratulations you'Re all almost through your first week of our challenge! It's not always an easy road that we are on but the trip is much more enjoyable with everyone to keep us company!

Today's QOTD is what is one thing that you have learned from the first week of the challenge that you can use next week to help you?

I am going to say that this past week is a good reminder that you can have a good week without it but good long term results require EXERCISE. And that is going to be a big focus for me these next few weeks.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PM YOUR WEIGHT TO LUVBALOO AND YOUR COW NUMBERS TO DONAC TOMORROW!

Have a great OP day all!