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

[jennz]

I feel really really yucky today! Stomach ache, headache and tired. DD2 coughed for awhile during the night which didn't help any.

Sad to miss my walk with Redwalker. Don't think I'll get any workouts in today unless I start feeling better. Gotta take DD2 to preschool at 9 and then I'll come home and enjoy my couch again. Then DD2 gets her 2nd H1N1 shot this afternoon and then she has dancing. Wish I could have a day when I had nothing to do!

Time to go wake DD2 up. It's not like her to sleep this late. Hope she's not sick too! Don't think I could handle that too!

Enough of the whining! I hope everyone has a good day.

You're not whining. I hope you feel better!

 

[PeterPan09]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

My biggest obstacle is my own laziness, so I had to come up with a way to combat that.

I've been trying to be very aware of results and even the smallest changes in my life. For example, I've noticed that I have more energy when I get home from work at night since I've started working out in the morning. Sure, I'm getting up at 4:30, but when I get home from work I've had the energy to get laundry and cleaning done. Before the workouts, I came home, made dinner and sat like a lump on the couch watching TV. I notice that I'm a better mood too-sure, my job is still lousy and the commute is annoying-but it's not getting to me the way it used to be. I've got energy to join church activities and meet new people....and this is just after a couple of weeks!!

Noticing those small changes helps me to realize that progress is being made and that spurs me to continue on the journey.

 

[jennz]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

My biggest obstacle is my own laziness, so I had to come up with a way to combat that.

I've been trying to be very aware of results and even the smallest changes in my life. For example, I've noticed that I have more energy when I get home from work at night since I've started working out in the morning. Sure, I'm getting up at 4:30, but when I get home from work I've had the energy to get laundry and cleaning done. Before the workouts, I came home, made dinner and sat like a lump on the couch watching TV. I notice that I'm a better mood too-sure, my job is still lousy and the commute is annoying-but it's not getting to me the way it used to be. I've got energy to join church activities and meet new people....and this is just after a couple of weeks!!

Noticing those small changes helps me to realize that progress is being made and that spurs me to continue on the journey.

That is great!! Thanks for sharing!! That is motivational.

 

[tmfranlk]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

Well, first I need to go back and answer what my obstacle is...I think the biggest thing is my distractability. I have great intentions in lots of areas, but lose it in the carrying out portion. For todays QOTD, what I can do to overcome them is to keep plugging away. Remind myself every day - every hour, if necessary - what I'm trying to accomplish, why I'm trying to accomplish it and just keep at it!

 

[corinnak]

So I've been wondering, do any of you sort of "re-invent" yourselves in your minds? Like, do you have a vision of what you would like to look like? I suddenly got one yesterday and I'll tell you I am runnin' with that baby!!! My "goal", besides just being healthier, is a solo trip to WDW that I'm hoping to take later this summer. I envisioned yesterday exactly what I'd like to look like for that trip (it's reasonable, too....I mean, I'm not picturing myself as a 22-yr old swimsuit model or anything!!....just FIT!).

I do this all the time - and I'm not sure if there is a name for it or not, but I find that it gets me through some rough times. I do it a lot on the treadmill - imagine myself on a race course, looking good, running strong. I also do it for events, like your trip this summer. I think it can only help to put energy and focus on where you want to go, where the sometimes challenging choices you are making today will take you over time. Your solo trip can be everything you imagine it to be!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Ok workout report.

I took the dog for a walk and came in and did my stability ball lower body workout and flexibility. So that was a little over 35 minutes total for me. Not bad.

I REALLY have to stick with working out this time. My lower back was NOT happy at all but decided to forgive me when i got about halfway through the flexibility routine. I need to stretch better and concentrate on my lower half. Its not hard for me to lose around the middle. I thought my back would take it better than it did. So I have A LOT of work to do.

Back later to answer questions.

 

[maiziezoe]

Good morning everyone!

I still feel pretty "yuck" this morning but seeing my percent stat up there in LuvBaloo's post, well that makes me feel better! I am still dreading getting on the scale on Friday.... If I get on there and discover that I've gained back the 2 lbs I've lost, it won't be pretty.


So I've been wondering, do any of you sort of "re-invent" yourselves in your minds? Like, do you have a vision of what you would like to look like? I suddenly got one yesterday and I'll tell you I am runnin' with that baby!!! My "goal", besides just being healthier, is a solo trip to WDW that I'm hoping to take later this summer. I envisioned yesterday exactly what I'd like to look like for that trip (it's reasonable, too....I mean, I'm not picturing myself as a 22-yr old swimsuit model or anything!!....just FIT!).

I'm planning to head to the gym tomorrow and can't wait to get that ball rolling!

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I keep seeing myself finishing a 5k race with my dad. My dad is a health nut (which often confuses people because I am so large)... he runs and or bikes every single day. He is super fit for being 61. One of my short term goals is to run a 5k with my dad in July. When I start getting down on myself (like I was this morning when the Wii Fit said I gained .04 pounds), I imagine my dad and I finishing the race together and making my dad proud.

CONGRATS to all the Losers and especially NicolFam!! Way to go!



Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

My main obstacle right now is getting eat a meal uninterrupted. Short of duct taping my kids to a chair during meal time, I guess I am stuck getting up to get them what they need during meal times.

My other obstacle is drinking water all day. I had not been counting my two cups of morning coffee or my nightly cup of tea as part of my water intake. Now that I know I can count them, drinking water has become easier!

Have a great day everyone! Homeschool time!

 

[mikamah]

Just a quick hello. We're having some friends over for dinner so I only have a minute, and I didn't get on this morning to catch up on the thread, but will do that later.

Jenn and lisa, funny about the shoes. Michael is a size 4 1/2 wide, and i just noticed last week at a bowling party that all the other kids seemed to be in 1s and 2s. He's a big boy. We're almost out growing stride rite.

Going to read back now till our company gets here, and post later. Hope everyone's having a good day.

 

[mikamah]

We will be there Dec. 1-9! Totally need to meet up while were there!

Do I feel a biggest loser disney meet starting????

Ok, well since people are asking I'll take a few minutes to give details. Didn't know if you'd want it here.

We are staying at Pop. I got the plus dining plan. (The 1 TS, 1 CS, 1 snack each day.) Ummmm, I've been planning since June so I knew exactly what I wanted. I don't know what to do when we get there on the other hand so I'll read into that more now that it's actually planned.

And yes, a meet up with anyone who will be there would be super fun!

I think we all love to hear disney details. We've stayed at pop 3 times, and love it. It's a great value for the money, and my son loves the big icons. Feel free to share your planning with us.

 

[tmfranlk]

We will be there Dec. 1-9! Totally need to meet up while were there!

We will (hopefully!) be there Dec 4-12!

Ok, well since people are asking I'll take a few minutes to give details. Didn't know if you'd want it here.

We are staying at Pop. I got the plus dining plan. (The 1 TS, 1 CS, 1 snack each day.) Ummmm, I've been planning since June so I knew exactly what I wanted. I don't know what to do when we get there on the other hand so I'll read into that more now that it's actually planned.

And yes, a meet up with anyone who will be there would be super fun!

I'd love it too! We'll be at All-Star Movies. I was pushing for Pop, but 6yo DD says that she really wants Movies since she doesn't remember staying there. So she was 15mo, I just don't understand why she doesn't remember. I'm still debating dining plans. We've used them the last several times because of the deals offered and have been plenty of times before without them. I think in the end it will come down to what specials are offered for Dec this year.

Do I feel a biggest loser disney meet starting????

I think we all love to hear disney details. We've stayed at pop 3 times, and love it. It's a great value for the money, and my son loves the big icons. Feel free to share your planning with us.

I agree! Share away!

 

[tmfranlk]

Big DUH moment for me today. I spend 3 afternoons a week at my sister's house from the time the kids get off of the bus until her DH gets home from work. Today I'm reading her Facebook post about the treadmill and thought, well DUH! I can use the treadmill when I'm there. That's 3 days of workouts when usually I'm just hanging out reading, sometimes computering and otherwise just doing nothing while the kids play. (Well, other than the time we're doing their homework and I'm fixing dinner.) So, that's my goal today - knock out my exercise time instead of wasting time.

 

[Riverhill]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

No longer accept the excuses I give myself for all the things I should do and don't.

 

[Colleen27]

Saturday QOTD: What defines you as a person? If you were to lose all the weight tomorow, what would still be the same about you? What would be different?

This is actually something that gets in my way sometimes. Nothing would change for me, really. Clothes shopping would be easier, but that's not something I enjoyed doing even when I was a size 7, and at this point in my life, my weight doesn't get in the way of living the way I want to live. I know it will eventually, and I don't want to wait until then to make changes, but sometimes it is easy to fall back to thinking "I'll exercise/eat right later" because the motivation isn't in some immediate thing that I can't/won't do at my current size. So at goal, I'd be the same - wife, mother, gardener, internet junkie, avid reader, crafter, photographer, Disney nut - just healthier.

Is anyone considering doing the Disney 5K next year? I have thought about this. I was wondering how fast you had to finish. Do you have to register way in advance or is this open to anyone. Also do you get a little medal thiny like the marathons or not. Not that I need one but it would be a nice accomplishment prize. I am NOT a runner but I used to be a really good walker. he he he

I would like to join the Losers on this challenge... I am trying to run the DPHM in 2011... I have tried other things to lose weight but never had the help or the encouragement from other people... this looks like i will finally get the help i need.

Right now, my May girls weekend is up in the air for reasons completely out of my control and I likely won't go if it turns out my mom can't. If May does fall through, my incentive for 2010 is going to be the Disney Wine & Dine 5K in October. I've thought about the 2011 Princess as a long-term goal but something is still holding me back from really going for it. A 5K is one thing; I've walked those in the past. The half is just so much more intimidating!

When I make popcorn I make it airpopped with either olive oil or canola oil in the pan and I usually season it with popcorn butter salt... My Pepsi is the real Pepsi. When I don't drink my soda during the day I have major headaches... I just may end up changing to Green Tea which people say is healthier for me.

I have the same problem with withdrawal, REALLY bad. When I quit Mt Dew, even for a few days, I get migraine-like headaches. I learned the hard way about that on a Disney trip a few years ago - I don't drink Coke products and iced tea just couldn't make up the caffeine, and I ended up quite sick on the second day of the trip. From experience, I do know that it passed quickly - I've gone cold-turkey a few times due to illness or whatever, and I feel terrible for about two days. After that, I feel better for not having all the soda, but I never seem to stay quit. I switched to diet and it cut the calories, but also really undermined what little determination I had to quit what is still a wasteful, unhealthy habit.

Tuesday QOTD: What are the obstacles you encounter on your journey of personal change?

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

I'm my biggest obstacle. Like so many women, I have a hard time making "me time" a priority. I put the kids and DH first, and that often doesn't leave much time or energy for exercise, particularly right now with a toddler and DH off work for the winter. Plus I'm basically a lazy person. My hobbies are mostly sedentary and exercise isn't especially enjoyable, so I put it off. I like to cook when I have the time to enjoy it, but on rushed evenings I'd much rather order out. And I hibernate. It isn't unusual for me to go days without leaving the house this time of year.

How to overcome those things? Well, if I knew that, I'd be thin! Thinner, at least. It really comes down to one day at a time, making sure I spend some time exercising even if only on the Wii, planning ahead so that I'm not trying to figure out dinner at the last minute, and just trying to stay focused on the goal rather than on my momentary impulses.

 

[ladytink75]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

I think I can over come mine by switching my real Pepsi to Diet Pepsi or start drinking Green Tea... Since my popcorn is airpopped i don't have to worry about that I guess I just have to watch the kind of seasoning I use with it.

 

[tigger813]

Big DUH moment for me today. I spend 3 afternoons a week at my sister's house from the time the kids get off of the bus until her DH gets home from work. Today I'm reading her Facebook post about the treadmill and thought, well DUH! I can use the treadmill when I'm there. That's 3 days of workouts when usually I'm just hanging out reading, sometimes computering and otherwise just doing nothing while the kids play. (Well, other than the time we're doing their homework and I'm fixing dinner.) So, that's my goal today - knock out my exercise time instead of wasting time.

Definitely we will need to get together with Shortybug! I love meeting Disers! and Losers!

 

[redwalker]

Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

I need to stratagize how I am going to react when stressful situations come up. I need to make a plan for myself because things will always come up. People will get sick, things will break, and I will have to be in 3 places at once. I need to realize that I am only one person, I will do what I can, when I can. So, what is the plan???

I have walked 4 miles today, and plan to do 2 more miles. I want to be at goal by my Disney trip!!!

I have 27 days until we are at Disney World! I can't wait!!!!!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I will not give in to my cravings. I felt lousy today and snuck some brownie batter but it did make me feel a little better.

I think I'm feeling better. I just had some supper and actually felt hungry. No workouts today but I plan on going to bed early tonight and getting up early tomorrow to get back on the wagon! I am going to have some lite ice cream later if I feel up to it.

Watched Julie and Julia and Love Actually today. I was hoping to nap but just couldn't get to sleep. Postponed DD2s 2nd H1N1 shot and didn't take her to dancing which she was disappointed about but understood. There is a stomach bug going around so that's probably what I had. I hope to get out of the house for a while tomorrow. I'll probably stay home in the morning and go to work if needed in the afternoon.

Time to catch up on American Idol from last night.

Thanks for all the get well wishes!

I'm really getting excited about my Disney trip in December if I get to meet up with other LOSERS!

 

[cclovesdis]

Getting caught up...

My biggest obstacle has to be losing weight for me instead of my mother. How to overcome it? Wow, that's a great question. I honestly have no idea. I'm not good about doing things for me. I'm a people pleaser so to speak. I know I need to lose the weight to be healthy, so maybe if I constantly remind myself of that, I'll overcome my obstacle.

Great questions!

 

[Leader of the Club]

Okay, so today I quit. I just gave up. I'm not seeing the scale move. I'm walking, working out, eating MUCH better and staying with the program. I'm stuck at 180. I always get stuck at 180 and never get below it. so.i.just.gave.up.

then, my DD21 and I went to Kroger to get the stuff we needed for dessert tonight. There was a woman there that both DD and I know--she was a customer at the store we both work at (I no longer work there, BTW). Anyhow, I haven't seen her since September. She exclaimed: "Wow! You look GREAT! You've really lost some weight. You look as young as your daughter!"

So, maybe I won't give up. Maybe I can keep at this. I ate a lot of fruit for dessert and backed off of the other stuff (we had chocolate fondue by special request of my in-laws.)

Tomorrow I WILL get up and walk two miles before I leave my bedroom. I WILL take my DS5 to his swim lesson and workout at the Y. I WILL eat on program. I may not make it below that 180 today. Or this week. Or maybe next, but I WILL do it. I WILL!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Wednesday: Now that you have identified your obstacles, how can you overcome them to reach your goals?

I think I can over come mine by switching my real Pepsi to Diet Pepsi or start drinking Green Tea... Since my popcorn is airpopped i don't have to worry about that I guess I just have to watch the kind of seasoning I use with it.

ladytink75---FWIW, I have been a diet soda-aholic for over 20 years. I have quit and restarted too many times to count. I gave it up (for good) just before New Years. (I'm not even sure which day.) The withdrawal, headaches, and cravings weren't fun, but I replaced the soda at first with hot tea and black coffee and ibuprofen. I am now down to one mug of hot tea most days. (I didn't have any today!) On the weekends I might have one cup of coffee, but have found I feel too jittery, so will proably try to stick with tea. Following the challenge of the day, I have been trying really hard to drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Oh--and the nice thing about tea, is you can get some flavors that are so good you don't have to add sugar.

I can't tell you how much better I feel. I still crave the soda on occasion, especially when I'm stressed, but now I drink some water, have some tea, or do something to distract myself until it passes. I have also avoided bingeing this year, and I really think that has to do with not drinking soda. My usual binge involved potato chips, chocolate and soda. Hard to say whether it's all related.

Good luck with cutting back. It's hard, but so worth it.