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

[3_disprincesses]

Down 8.6 lbs this week! And it feels great! But I won't be counting on that again next week. I usually do very well the 1st week then it's extremely tough and unmotivating after that. But I do think I have discovered one of my problems from previous attempts...not eating enough. Tracking what I eat every day and eating when I'm hungry has kept me from binge snacking in the evenings. Before I would always just try and guess at how many calories I was eating at a time/day and I'm sure I would undereat during the day and overeat in the evenings. Now it's all more balanced throughout my waking hours and I feel much better than I have in past attempts. I did very good with the weeks COW and feel good about stepping that up for this next week. Now...if I could figure out when to exercise I should be able to at least keep loosing something. I find that in the evenings I have excuses...too late, too much to do around the house. I am very jealous of you people that can get up and workout early in the morning - I have friends that run at 5:00 A.M.!!!!! I'm awake at 5 but my eyes aren't even open. Even on the mornings I do seem to actually wake up enough to get up, I have the excuse of "I don't want to wake my daughter" or I don't want to have to deal with the dog knowing I'm already awake. And, of course, now it's too cold to have to get up and walk on the treadmill in my heated house LOL!

Y'all have a great weekend!
♥ Theresa

 

[pppiglet]

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

I never give up my dark chocolate. I include it in my daily calories. I have to have at least 1 piece a day, but I will allow myself 3. I've been good and only had 1 everyday this week though.

 

[pppiglet]

As I expected, since I haven't been totally committed to WW this week, my weight stayed the same.

QOTD: I don't have a treat to reward myself. I'm one of those people who if I get started, I can't seem to stop. I might try to treat myself to 3 tootsie roll midgets, but find that I have eaten 12 instead. I do have rewards planned for reaching certain goals, but don't reward myself daily...maybe I should try to find something that works.

Looking forward to hearing success stories this week from all you "losers".

Tootsie roll midgets use to be mine treat too, but I can't stop at just a few. Heck...at Halloween time I'd eat 25-30 in a sitting! Same thing with M&Ms.

Dark chocolate I am happy with one piece of DOVE or Ghiradelli.

This week I was down 3 lbs. Not much, but wasn't expecting even this.

 

[Riverhill]

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

If I've been good I treat myself to the Cafe Mocha from Tim Hortons. It is 180calories of caffine and chocolate. YUM!!!!!!!!

 

[lovedvc]

QOTD: I always treat myself, lately it's been just chocolate chips. Not the whole cookies just the chips. 30 chips is 70 calories and I can make them last.

 

[mikamah]

Yuck! I am up 2 pounds this week So Frustrating. Hopefully those are quick to come off. I don't want to start another year by saying I will lose weight and gaining instead. I have done that too much.

I haven't been peeking in this thread, but I am going to subscribe today and hopefully you all can inspire me (or at least help me not feel so bad about doing badly). I know the only real failure is when you give up, so I will be back out there jogging tomorrow (have dinner plans with DH's family tonight ) I am tracking my food and activity. Something has got to give!

Hang in there, and don't give up. It's so frustrating when you see a gain, but keep trying. There is lots of support and inspiration here. Tracking is so helpful for me too, especially when I'm not on track, at least it helps keep me accountable. Here's to a better weighin next week.

maiziezoe- I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. You did so well dealing with it, and not turning to food. I have learned this past year, that comfort food might make me feel better in the moment, but those feelings of sadness and stress are still going to be there, and I don't need to add more pounds that will just make me feel worse in the long run. I hope your aunt will do well with her treatments, and I'll be sending a prayer your way. Hang in there.

It's been so great to read about all the big losses this week!! Some pretty impressive numbers here, we'll be well on our way to that 500 pounds!! Nice work everyone.

I'm going to quote my sisterinlaw's facebook quote, "Do you have a GOAL or a WISH this year? A goal without a daily plan of action is just a wish."
It sort of struck home with me. I have a goal to fit into some capris that are in my basement this summer, and I am ready to work and get there.

Did 65min total wii fit today, and tomorrow am off to to western ma for my nieces bday party. Rollerskating, and I'll skate, and will have 1 piece of pizza, and a small slice of cake. It's a new ww day so I've got my 35 points at the ready.

I forget who was talking about not using all her ww points, and I'm a firm believer in using all the daily, plus most of the flex points. I try to eat the healthy guidelines for the daily points, and the 35 for those splurges that will make the plan liveable, and help me to not feel deprived.

Congrats to everyone here!!!Keep up the great work.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Aaron, his sister Ann, and I went skiing today. That is a good workout and a lot of fun, but I'm sore in ways I didn't think possible! I did gain .4 this week, but at least it wasn't more and I'm back on track.

 

[tmfranlk]

Had a pretty good first week with a 3lb loss. Not a bad start at all.

QOTD: I treat myself every day with something that I totally love, but in a small portion! Do you treat yourself, especially if you've been extra good during the day, with something you totally love? What is your treat?

I always have treats built into my day. They are my favorite parts of the day and some of my favorite foods. I also know that if I don't learn to work them into my day, then I will never stick with these lifestyle changes long-term. The right portion is always the key. If I allow myself a decent amount, though not large amount, of something then it loses it's temptation and doesn't become a destructive force to my diet. As for what it is, that depends on the day. Treats are anything from chocolate to ice cream to chips...whatever it is I'm craving at the time.

 

[redwalker]

Welcome Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge Participants!

This will be our home for the challenge. Here you will find the QOTD (Question of the Day), the COW (Challenge of the Week), and a list of our participants as well as the results from the weigh ins and the COW.

Anytime that you want to review the detailed information about our challenge check the sticky at the top of this page or use this handy link:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34666127&postcount=1

Our first weigh in is Friday. This is a 15 week challenge that ends April 16th!

Thank you LuvBaloo for being our weightkeeper! Thank you donac for running the COW (Challenge of the Week)! Thank you to all of our coaches! And thank you to all our participants who make our challenge a great one!

Good luck to all and may we all be losers (until some of us switch to the maintainer team!)

Our new clippie is here! A big, BIG thank you to corinnak for designing our challenge clippie!

Just making sure I am in the right place. I am looking forward to hearing all the good things we are all doing for ourselves! Go BL9!

 

[redwalker]

Well, I always have real cream in my coffee. I generally treat myself to something, whether it be some cheese on a cracker or a piece of dark Chocolate, I have some kind of treat for myself..but I don't have it every day, mostly because I forget to. I don't obsess on what I can't or shouldn't have, but on other things. If I get a craving for something I will have a reasonable amount, and feel good about it. It isn't ever about what you are depriving yourself, it is what you can incorporate into your daily life and still be living a healthy life style. Enjoy your cookie or M&Ms, just don't eat the whole bag.

 

[redwalker]

Hang in there, and don't give up. It's so frustrating when you see a gain, but keep trying. There is lots of support and inspiration here. Tracking is so helpful for me too, especially when I'm not on track, at least it helps keep me accountable. Here's to a better weighin next week.

maiziezoe- I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. You did so well dealing with it, and not turning to food. I have learned this past year, that comfort food might make me feel better in the moment, but those feelings of sadness and stress are still going to be there, and I don't need to add more pounds that will just make me feel worse in the long run. I hope your aunt will do well with her treatments, and I'll be sending a prayer your way. Hang in there.

It's been so great to read about all the big losses this week!! Some pretty impressive numbers here, we'll be well on our way to that 500 pounds!! Nice work everyone.

I'm going to quote my sisterinlaw's facebook quote, "Do you have a GOAL or a WISH this year? A goal without a daily plan of action is just a wish."
It sort of struck home with me. I have a goal to fit into some capris that are in my basement this summer, and I am ready to work and get there.

Did 65min total wii fit today, and tomorrow am off to to western ma for my nieces bday party. Rollerskating, and I'll skate, and will have 1 piece of pizza, and a small slice of cake. It's a new ww day so I've got my 35 points at the ready.

I forget who was talking about not using all her ww points, and I'm a firm believer in using all the daily, plus most of the flex points. I try to eat the healthy guidelines for the daily points, and the 35 for those splurges that will make the plan liveable, and help me to not feel deprived.

Congrats to everyone here!!!Keep up the great work.

That is an interesting question from your sis-in-laws facebook. It is true, a wish or a goal those two different things. A wish, is well, it may or may not happen, but you are not actively trying to attain it. The Goal-you are actively working towards and making progress, taking it into your own hands and making it happen for you, and not waiting for anyone else to do it for you. It sounds like you are heading down the right road! Keep up the positive attitude, it will be more of an asset than you can ever know. BELIVE in yourself, and it will happen! You will REACH your GOAL!

 

[jennz]

I'm going to quote my sisterinlaw's facebook quote, "Do you have a GOAL or a WISH this year? A goal without a daily plan of action is just a wish."
It sort of struck home with me. I have a goal to fit into some capris that are in my basement this summer, and I am ready to work and get there.

What timing - I was just thinking of pulling out something that I want to fit into this spring or summer and hanging it up so I can see my goal!

Aaron, his sister Ann, and I went skiing today. That is a good workout and a lot of fun, but I'm sore in ways I didn't think possible! I did gain .4 this week, but at least it wasn't more and I'm back on track.

Sorry that you're sore! You are funny though.

I've been bummed all day. I only lost 1.8 this week. I couldn't have done anything better this week so I don't know what the deal is. Maybe I need to eat more? Who knows. It's all such a guessing game. Congrats to all of those who lost this week. I skimmed and saw some big numbers. I can't keep up with the thread when it moves this fast and I'm at work all day.

1.8 is great!!!! This isn't your first few weeks either...fantastic job!

I got the Wii Biggest Loser earlier this week. The first day I was like, "this is too easy"... *yawn*. The second day I thought my legs were going to fall off!!

It's a good workout. I did the challenge and the weigh in today and came in first place in the challenge... I was beat by the end of it.

My next purchase is going to be Wii Active.

Maiziezoe, I have Wii BL...and LOVE it. I feel like I get a much better workout with that than the WiiFit. Plus, I like that I can just weigh in every day if I feel the need.

Okay Wii BL users...I'm trying to play the game on it. Does yours give you a workout every day? Mine only seems to be doing one 3 times week...I'm not sure what's up, I want to do 5...can anyone help??

Down 8.6 lbs this week!

WOW!!! Very very motivating! Glad you've got yourself ready for week two also... Enjoy this loss!!

 

[mikamah]

I must say it is very exciting for me to be able to come on more frequently again, and not have 7 pages to catch up on .

That is an interesting question from your sis-in-laws facebook. It is true, a wish or a goal those two different things. A wish, is well, it may or may not happen, but you are not actively trying to attain it. The Goal-you are actively working towards and making progress, taking it into your own hands and making it happen for you, and not waiting for anyone else to do it for you. It sounds like you are heading down the right road! Keep up the positive attitude, it will be more of an asset than you can ever know. BELIVE in yourself, and it will happen! You will REACH your GOAL!

That is very well said. We all should try to believe in ourselves, and we will reach our goals.

What timing - I was just thinking of pulling out something that I want to fit into this spring or summer and hanging it up so I can see my goal!

It can definitely help. I bought a pair of white capris last spring for my nephew's graduation, and am hoping they will be fitting for my son's first communion this may. Nice loss you had this week, jenn. This is going to be a much better year for us. That's so great that you and you family are going to train to do a 5k together.

Of course now that I'm caught up, I'm going away for the night, so I'll be back tomorrow to catch up again. Did 60 min wii fit this morning, off to ww to weighin, and then to my brothers determined to keep my head in the game.

Have a great weekend!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?

I'm going to try out the BL Wii game and and the EA Sports Active More Workouts. I will also squeeze in 2-4 miles of WATP at some point. We will also be cleaning for our company tomorrow.

I take the weekend off only if my body feels the need. I don't do as much exercise but always squeeze some in. I also have my alcohol on the weekends only. I will be drinking lots of water this weekend and having my BL Protein drinks as well. We'll be eating "football" food tomorrow so I will have to be super good today to make up for that. I plan ahead. I probably won't get in a workout tomorrow until tomorrow night unless I get up and workout before church. Our company will be here by the time I get home from church.

Enjoy your Saturday everyone. I'll be around all day as far as I know!

 

[donac]

I am down 1 pound but it has been a week where I have concentrated more on my exercise than my eating. I am starting on my eating this week along with the exercise. I did do great on the exercise. I started last sat with 4000 steps and Sun was 2000 steps but since MOnday I have been over 7000 each day.

Friday QOTD I do like some treats. On a bad day it is not a good idea because I will go over my limit

Have a good day everyone. I have nothing required for me to do today. I am going to a local yarn shop that is having a going out of business sale because the owner is sick. I wish I was in the market for a business because I would go for it but it is not the right time. Then I might do some cooking. Ground beef is on sale at the local supermarket and it would be good have some things in the freezer.

 

[Christine & family]

My first post on this thread! What a great group of people on here. I had a really good week weight loss wise, but got sick yesterday and ordered pizza for kids cause I didn't feel like cooking and today on the scale was yuck (because of course I ate a bunch of pizza). Just telling myself today is a new day and I'm still down overall. Don't have the energy to exercise yet with this sore throat, but hoping to take it easy today and perhaps tackle that tonight. Thanks to all of you for the great information and inspiration on this board!

 

[CinderellasSister]

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?

I still plan on doing my 30 minutes at least on the Wii Fit Plus. I also have errands to run and a house to clean, so that will also help to keep me moving and not sitting on the sofa most of the day. In the past, the weekends would be my time to rest, and not do too much activity, but those days are gone! I'm now much more motivated to get up and be more active in general.
Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

Just making sure I am in the right place. I am looking forward to hearing all the good things we are all doing for ourselves! Go BL9!

redwalker! You are in the right place!

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?

DH is gone this week-end so it is just DS and myself at home. We went to the grocery store yesterday so I have good, healthy food to eat. We are eating some things that would not be eaten if DH was here, like tuna fish and tofu! I am working on my exercise this week so I will not be taking off, however, I have a house that is in need of a lot of work so that will be my activity. Then I'll have my activity and a clean house!

My first post on this thread! What a great group of people on here. I had a really good week weight loss wise, but got sick yesterday and ordered pizza for kids cause I didn't feel like cooking and today on the scale was yuck (because of course I ate a bunch of pizza). Just telling myself today is a new day and I'm still down overall. Don't have the energy to exercise yet with this sore throat, but hoping to take it easy today and perhaps tackle that tonight. Thanks to all of you for the great information and inspiration on this board!

Hope that you are feeling better soon, Christine. I love your attitude about the pizza!

 

[jennz]

QOTD: Saturday: What are you going to do this weekend to stay OP? Do you give yourself the weekend off from exercise and watching what you eat?

No I don't give myself the weekend off, I still make sure to reach my 2700 calorie burn and stay in my 1700 calories. We do have pizza every Sunday but I have it in my calorie budget

 

[ShortyNBug]

QOTD: One of my biggest goals is to stay on track on the weekend food wise. I never have trouble with exercise on the weekends because I don't go anywhere. Today I plan to do a biggest loser video and some biggest loser wii. I am also going to do some wii fit later on because my hubby works 4-9 at his part time job and there's nothing better to do.