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

[TammyAlphabet]

CONGRATS to Piglet!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a great loss! Happy Hump day to all my favorite losers!

 

[happysmyly]

I just wanted to say wahoo to Piglet for being the BL of the week!!! And to congratulate all of us that are still here--whether we've lost, maintained or gained--progress is happening with every good healthy idea you read here--it will make a difference when you least expect it.
I've been lurking in the BL threads for awhile (even tried it once last year or the year before for a few weeks) and finally decided to join this one... so you never know
Keep going with whatever positive steps you are taking! Focus on the positives, reward the positives and let the negatives fall behind you, where they belong, in the past

QOTD - I have 2 healthy snacks that I have 'indulged' in a lot this month--smoothies--made with FF milk, frozen banana and whatever other frozen fruit I want (usually the berry blend from Costco). I also LOVE popcorn--so I air-pop it and sometimes, if I have enough calories at the end of the day, I will even melt 1-2 Tbl of real butter and have it on it - not so healthy with the butter but it's a reward for me if I've exercised or am really 'needing' that treat.

I also love clementines--really sad that they are almost gone for the year--have to buy more today, if there are any left.

Have a fabulously Disney day!!
Liz

 

[pjlla]

PJLLA I noticed that you are from NH - where in NH do you live (if you don't mind me asking)? My brother, mother and grandparents live up there and my sister and I are coming up President's weekend.

My grandparents live in North Conway, my mom lives in Hudson (I've never been, she just moved there from Concord) and my brother lives in Franklin. When my sister and I go up next month we are going to stay at the new Town Place Suites in Gilford - I hear that it is very nice.

I also have a cousin that lives in Vermont. I believe that they live in Brandon, maybe Whiting. I love New England, it is so beautiful!!!

Sorry I didn't answer earlier. I've been busy and this thread is tough to keep up with!! I live in Weare, NH.... sort of between Manchester and Concord... right next to Goffstown and New Boston. Thanks for asking!

Its been a crappy day for me, I have one eye with a weak spot that is acting up big time, so I ended up at the optometrist to find out its an ulcer and he put a bandage contact in and prescribed some drops, so it'll be a couple more days of pain, and then back to normal.

UGG! How icky for you. I hope your eye gets better quickly. Hope your pain is manageable. Sending a prayer for your quick recovery.

Aargh - I am having an argument in my head right now! I weighed myself yesterday and was down 1.2 pounds, today - yep back up that 1.2 exactly, so no loss for the week yet...my argument "you shouldn't have weighed yourself, only once a week - you see people post on the boards and then end up with a loss at weigh in" "whatever! eat some pizza! take today off!"

Help!

Well.... just a thought.... but is there really such thing as a "day off"?? Aren't we all trying to achieve a balance in life and learn to live with a healthier lifestyle?

If you are feeling frustrated with the scale, put it away for a few days. Weight can fluctuate for many, many reasons. REmember, if you have been doing any weight training, you could be building muscle, which might show as a weight gain on the scale (at least for a few days). You could be retaining fluid... have you had any really salty meals lately? Maybe a little intestinal back up... different levels of hydration?

Look for NSV (non-scale victories) if the scale is not telling you what you want it to.

My biggest suggestion would be to use the feeling of frustration to intensify your exercise.... think about melting away that fat as you walk/run/pump iron... whatever you do for exercise. If you use the feelings that way, then tomorrow or later in the week, or next week, whenever you decide to get back on the scale, then that 1.2 could be gone, plus some! If you EAT into the frustration and give in to emotional eating over just a POUND, then you will just be COMPOUNDING the problem.

If your child were failing math and it was two weeks before grades ended, would you just tell him/her to give up? "Oh... just stop doing your homework. You're failing anyhow, so why try??" NO!! You wouldn't do that. You would work with him/her to get that grade up to passing before the marking period ended. Sure, they probably wouldn't end up with an "A", but a D+ or C- is sure better than an F!

If you keep eating healthy and exercising, then that 1.2 could be gone in NO time... but if you give up, even for just a day, you could add anothe 1.2 to that and then you have essentially DOUBLED the (perceived) problem that you started with, rather than starting on your way to SOLVING the problem.

Sorry to ramble. I just don't want you to give up!!!! PM me if you need to talk more. Really.


Well... after three days without exercise, I was back with a vengeance last night! (I ended up with a migraine Monday night and sat in the YMCA parking lot with my eyes closed waiting for DD to finish up swimming... I couldn't even make myself go in the building because my head hurt so bad. Fortunately the pain meds kicked in a bit before the drive home.) I can't remember the last time I actually went 3 days without "formal" exercise. Glad I got the little bit of walking in on Sunday at least!

QOTD: What is your favorite day of the week? And why?

Well... when it isn't swim season, then I guess my favorite day is probably Saturday.... no homework hassles, no "you're gonna miss the bus!" hassles, no coaching Robotics (love my DS, but don't love the coaching), no work. But during swim season I don't really have a "favorite day".... we are busy and moving every day of the week (generally speaking). School, swim practice, Robotics, Rainbow girls, play practice, skiing, soccer, basketball, keep us busy Monday through Saturday. Then swim meets and other activities often fill our Saturdays and Sundays.

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Well... I think it changes with the seasons. In the summer/fall I like seasonal fresh fruits... mangos, blueberries, strawberries, apples come to mind first. During the rest of the year I like things like microwave popcorn, Laughing Cow cheese, guacamole, almonds.

Well ladies, I need to get moving this morning. I already did 40 minutes on the TM (got my 5K time down to a 33:40 !!) and folded/put away a load of laundry, emptied the dish drainer, checked the email, and made breakfast for DH and myself (and of course, got the kids off to school). I need to keep moving! Lots more to do and we re-start our Robotics meetings today... plus it is a swim night. I will try to do some circuit training if I get to the Y tonight... but I have a few errands that I need to run, so I may end up doing that while DD is swimming.

Gotta run.........................P

 

[baby1disney]

I would have to say that my favorite healthy snack is either popcorn, oranges, or apples!!! I actually have quite a few!! LOL!! I loove a good salad as well!!

 

[wezee]

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

My all time favorite snack when I am in losing mood is my DH's homemade beef jerky. It's totally lean, extra protein, and yummy!!!

BTW..congrats to all losers this week....I'm working hard to makeup for my weekend splurges and the 2 pounds I gained back.....down to 1 lb gained back, as of this morning.

 

[my3princes]

I'm frustrated. I have gained 2.2 lbs since last weigh in. Of course it's that TOM so that may be the whole issue I haven't eaten differently but I have been less active as I had been really achy for the last 3 days. I'm hoping to have a big drop by Friday

QOTD: My favorite snack is Fiber Select crackers. The portion size is just right to be satisfying. If I'm a little more hungry I'll have laughing cow cheese with them. DH, kitchensinkguy, has microwave popcorn as his nightly snack.

 

[sahbushka]

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Hmmmm....pineapple? I don't have it often but I love it!

Sarah

 

[corinnak]

Aargh - I am having an argument in my head right now! I weighed myself yesterday and was down 1.2 pounds, today - yep back up that 1.2 exactly, so no loss for the week yet...my argument "you shouldn't have weighed yourself, only once a week - you see people post on the boards and then end up with a loss at weigh in" "whatever! eat some pizza! take today off!"

Help!

Well, first of all, I don't think you should beat yourself up for weighing too early - it's tempting. Whether it's helpful or frustrating depends on how you process what it tells you. I often weigh daily - the fluctuations are interesting to me. There really have been many times that I have not seen a loss all week and then on weigh in day, there it is. The key is to keep on the right track.

If you have been on track, being up 1.2 pounds is an indication of water retention - especially if you are working out, the muscles hold onto more water to do their repairs. This is no big deal - it's just water and will go on its way when its job is done.

If you have been off track, this is a wake-up call - catch it early and those pounds aren't nearly so stubborn to leave. Put some pizza and ice cream on top of them, and they'll likely stay and grow.

I know that part of your brain is saying "this isn't working - you might as well give up for the day and have some fun," but it really makes no sense. If it's not working, a bunch of pizza won't fix it. If it IS working, a bunch of pizza will likely cause it to stop. If not now, then at some point.

Of course if what you're really wanting is pizza, you can have some - just have one slice (or two if you have the calories/points to support that) and some salad or a WW microwave pizza - I love the spinach mushroom one!

Woo hoo welcome back and congrats!!! Thanks for the pics and yes you can definitely see the before and after - I didn't realize that's what they were and I was wondering if the 2nd pic was of a different person! lol

OMG - you just made my day. THAT is exactly what I was going for this year. My vision, as it were: To be so changed as to be nearly unrecognizable as the same person in my half marathon photos. You are the best.


QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

I have a few favorites (shocking!)

Oikos FF Greek Yogurt, with vanilla extract and a little stevia, plus frozen berries. And sometimes 4-7 cut up almonds or chocolate chips if I have the points.

1/2 bag Smart Pop Popcorn with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mmmmmm. Delicious.

1/3 cup cottage cheese with salsa and baby carrots

 

[jennz]

pjilla - thank you thank you!!! The math analogy really helped give me a different perspective - thanks!! I'm still op today and am going for a walk w/dd after school - the sun is out and she will make me do it!

 

[RutgersAlum]

QOTD: Favorite healthy snack might be soy crisps (they're not UNhealthy, right?), otherwise, some strawberries are good.

Won't be exercising for a few days, had a cataract out today (I'm only 40, btw!!). It went great, amazing what they can do, in and out in an hour & a half. So I'm just resting and reading/surfing and drinking a lot of tea. Back on exercise track in a few days! I was losing, so I hope that remains the case...

 

[maiziezoe]

Here's an awesome site for you: The Sushi FAQ - Sushi Calories and Nutrional Information . It has calories, fat grams, and even WW points for various sushi items (rolls, sushi, sashimi). Here's an example: California Roll - 255 calories, 7 g fat, 5 WW points. A shrimp tempura roll will run higher (of course), but a tuna roll would be less. Hope that helps you with your daughter's birthday dinner. Also, I hope her wrist is okay!

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for this!! After looking at the point values for some of the things I like, I just don't know if it is worth it to eat sushi anymore. The tuna roll where we go is pretty small and not worth 3 points. Especially since they put 4 rolls on a plate. One small plate would be 12 points and that is more than I usually have at one meal... one plate doesn't fill me up.

Great job avoiding the pull of Culvers! I love the california roll sushi and get it w/brown rice.

I think I'm going to start the cs5k around the same time as you...I've been putting it off until I get a little stronger, I tend to overdo things and hurt myself. I'm trying to be smarter this time.

Maybe we can be C25k buddies. We can check in with each other to see how we're holding up.

Aargh - I am having an argument in my head right now! I weighed myself yesterday and was down 1.2 pounds, today - yep back up that 1.2 exactly, so no loss for the week yet...my argument "you shouldn't have weighed yourself, only once a week - you see people post on the boards and then end up with a loss at weigh in" "whatever! eat some pizza! take today off!"

Help!

I'm having this problem with the Wii Fit. I weighed myself every day and today I was up .4 lbs. I think I just realized I don't need to weigh myself every day to do the Wii Fit training. That .4 pounds makes me want to work out again. I think I need a therapist. for you!


CONGRATS PIGLET18!!! Way to go!!

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?


I have two.... blueberries. I love blueberries. My hubby calls me Violet Beauregarde (from Willy Wonka) all the time because I eat blueberries all the time and blueberry flavored stuff all the time. I *heart* my blueberries!!

I also love 100 calorie snack packs of Cheese-It's. Cheese-It's are my all time favorite thing to eat and probably the reason I am where I am at now. The snack packs give me just enough Cheese-It's to satisfy my craving and they are only 2 points.

Tonight I am making Stuffed Green Peppers from a Weight Watchers cookbook. Should be interesting because I do not like green peppers.

 

[beansf]

Congrats to this week's BL - piglet

Also, congratulations to everyone who has reported in. It is great that you are being accountable. It is helping, even if it doesn't seem like it in the short term! Hang in there, everybody.

QOTD: Favorite Snack! I love Fuji apples. They are particularly wonderful with an ounce of cheese or a Tbs. of peanut butter, but I will take one all on its own if I can't spare the calories of the extras.

 

[princessbride6205]

Welcome back, Corinna! Congratulations on your impressive finish time and the complete physical transformation you've made since your last half!

Congrats Piglet on being our BL!

QOTD: Fave healthy snack?
In the summer I love fresh strawberries, sometimes with a little drizzle of chocolate syrup. Fruit salsa with a few baked tortilla chips. In general, I like carrots or crackers with hummus.

 

[tigger813]

Congrats Piglet!

Great to see what everybody like for their healthy snacks! I was psyched this morning that I was back down to my weight at weigh in last Friday after gorging myself this weekend.

Picking up DD2 in a few and then I will be doing a 2 mile workout.

Oh and I forgot my other healthy snack is the LUNA bars, chocolate peppermint stick, 80 calories each. Found a box of mini ones at a new Target in Lowell. It's like a super target! I Love Target!

Gotta run! And remember DON'T GET FRUSTRATED!!!

 

[Peace.love.mickey]

POOOppppp got back from the Drs I have offically gained 27 lbs in 20 months! Oh dear! I did lose 3 lbs the first week, so I just need to keep my head in the game!

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Ha ha...well what is healthy? I pretty much hate all veggies, I love fruit, but soo much sugar does not do well with me. So, I guess for me the best things are high in protein, low in carbs! Why oh why can't bread LOVE ME and not make me large!?!?!?! Maybe I will learn some new healthy snacks here!

 

[jennz]

Thank you for the motivation and consider your goal met! I was going back and forth thinking "That can't be Corrina, look at how different these 2 people look! But she didn't say it was someone else..." What a difference a year makes!

Maybe we can be C25k buddies. We can check in with each other to see how we're holding up.

I'm having this problem with the Wii Fit. I weighed myself every day and today I was up .4 lbs. I think I just realized I don't need to weigh myself every day to do the Wii Fit training. That .4 pounds makes me want to work out again. I think I need a therapist. for you!

c25k buddies sounds good - I'm scared though!

That's true you don't have to weigh to do wii-fit - I always do though because it asks me to!

POOOppppp got back from the Drs I have offically gained 27 lbs in 20 months! Oh dear! I did lose 3 lbs the first week, so I just need to keep my head in the game!

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Ha ha...well what is healthy? I pretty much hate all veggies, I love fruit, but soo much sugar does not do well with me. So, I guess for me the best things are high in protein, low in carbs! Why oh why can't bread LOVE ME and not make me large!?!?!?! Maybe I will learn some new healthy snacks here!

Congrats on the 3 pound loss!! The rest will be following it shortly!! LOL about the bread - I love bread. I used to make it all the time but I had to quit because I'd eat the whole loaf!

 

[TammyAlphabet]

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Mine is cheese, and just about any kind will do.

 

[LuvBaloo]

QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

currently my favorite snacks are turkey pepperoni and tomato basil rice cakes

to all who are feeling frustrated. Hang in there.
I love pjlla's math analogy!



I just realized I made a mistake on the results post! I forgot to include the maintainers section:

Congrats to PaulaSue for successfully maintaining!

 

[NCRedding]

Fast moving thread and my slow moving computer do not work well together.

I'm still not serious about staying OP, especially with my Disney trip staring me in the face. I get to leave a day early, which means I'll be leaving in about 24 hours!!! I will not get a chance to weigh-in or report til next Thursday, so you all have a great week and good losing!!

QOTD regarding favorite day: Friday, because I work 1/2 day and have that structure then I have the afternoon for relaxing, or for getting stuff done...my choice. The promise of the weekend looms!

QOTD: Healthy snacks: I try to snack on carrots, and fat-free ranch. I also try to enjoy soup at hand before lunch so that I am not starving when I eat lunch. I know the sodium count is high, but my blood pressure is low.

 

[TammyNC]

Not much time on the computer right now. DSL service tech just left after fixing my line/modem which has been down since yesterday afternoon. I just have to say that I am about sick of all the computer problems but hope that we have the complete fix now.

WTG for all the big losers and for everyone that sent their WI to our weight keeper.

NCRedding-Have an awesome trip if I don't get back on before you leave.

I need to run and get dinner going. It would have been easy to say, we are just going to go out tonight after the day but I'm determined that isn't going to happen.

Have a great evening and I'll get caught up on the QOTD's tomorrow morning.