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

[iheartdolewhips]

Starting off slow this morning. Hit the alarm off 3 times. Will get in my workouts later. Just have no energy this morning

Ugh, me too. I still feel like I'm dragging now. But my husband and I are going kayaking in just a few minutes (after my Ebay auctions end ), so maybe that will wake me up finally!

The day came and I did it in about 2 hours with a break in themiddle. Dh confided to me that he didn't think I could make it. I was really surprised.

That's how my family (not my husband) is acting about me doing the 5K Princess race in March. They're acting like I'm crazy for even thinking I can do it, even though I try to keep telling them that I know I can walk it in the time allotted, so anytime I run is a bonus!

Last night I had the garlic parmesan boneout wings from Pizza Hut - can't be too bad right? It is chicken... well I checked this morning - 1440 calories and 100 grams of fat! My word! At least I've been healthy the rest of the week.

I've been wanting some pizza lately (either Pizza Hut or Papa Johns), but maybe I'll have to skip that ... How many wings was that for?

Tuesday QOTD:
What is your favorite Disney Resort?

This is such a tough question! Overall it really comes down between Coronado Springs and Polynesian.

Polynesian was my first love. I just love the tropical theme, love the restaurants they have, and have always dreamed of staying there. I'm so excited that I'm finally going to get to stay there in March.

I've also always loved anything Hispanic, so Coronado Springs also had that appeal for me as soon as they built it. We stayed there last May and it was just perfect - beautiful, great pool. I can't wait to go back here.

Then there's the honorable mentions. Caribbean Beach probably comes in third. It's really special to me since that's where we stayed the first night we were married. I love the colors and can't wait to see the new pool. I've never stayed there, but I'm eager to stay at Beach Club (notice a theme? ) and Wilderness Lodge.

 

[tigger813]

pjlla: Glad I'm not doing WW! It tasted good anyways! Today I had a roast beef panini from shaws. Quite tasty. I forgot to bring food to work and then was heading to the grocery store so I just grabbed a sandwich.

Should head down to do the 2 mile before I pick up DD2 and her "playdate" at school.

You should be inside my head when I am working out and watching the time tick away.

I just finished vacuuming so time for a quick 2 mile workout before the fun begins!

 

[maiziezoe]

Afternoon All!!

I received my AE Sports More Active and Wii Just Dance in the mail today. I did 30 minutes of Sports Active (the first workout of the 6 week challenge). It felt good... except the "skipping". I think I may have bladder issues.

After Sports Active, I did 40 minutes of Just Dance. Oh My Word... that was fun and quite a workout! I was sweating and panting by the end of the 40 minutes. I took dance classes for 13 years and it was fun to dance again... I seriously felt like a back-up dancer for MC Hammer... Can't Touch THIS!


Tuesday QOTD:
What is your favorite Disney Resort?


I like any of the monorail resorts.

Morning all! Today is my baby's birthday! DS turns 12 today. Where have the years gone? As he dashed off to get on the bus, I said a tearful thank you prayer to God for blessing me with such a great DS (and DD also). I'm not sure how I got so lucky. He is truly a blessing!

Happy Birthday to your son!!

 

[tigger813]

Forgot to answer the QOTD:

I have really enjoyed every resort we have stayed at. I love BCV for its closeness to Epcot. I love the Poly being so close to MK and being on the monorail. I love AKV for its atmosphere! I liked SSR for its closeness to DTD. POR was fun riding to DTD on the boat.

Overall, though, my favorite of those is...AKV! Just beautiful! The animals were great to see and I loved Mara and the bar!

We are going, as you can see from my countdown again. We hope to try BWV or maybe even BLT.

Time to run! Playdate is going on and I need to put the cupcakes in the oven!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Hi Everyone! I'll catch up on my reading in a little bit, but I just wanted to post this real quick. I've been stuck on the same weight for a week now. I'm not worried. I've been OP and I've been doing my C25K program for excercise. It's just that I've been stuck at this weight a few times before (cough-yoyodieter-cough). And I suspect when the scale finally moves, it'll move by more than it's typical half pound increment. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this experience with a particular weight. I'm not sure if it's really my body not wanting to move from this weight or if it might even be my scale not registering the next lower pound or two so it just keeps me at this weight until I've lost two pounds instead of a half pound!

On another note, my clothes have gotten a little looser over the last few weeks. Not nearly enough for me to justify dumping them and getting new clothes yet (at 5'9" it takes awhile for me to drop enough weight to drop a size), but enough for it to be noticeable to me. Even more, though, today I have a feeling I've had before. It's like I have more room inside my own skin. I can almost feel more room inside my cheeks, inside my stomach and chest area, etc. Does that make sense? Has anyone else felt this? It's not that I notice anything when looking at myself in the mirror, it's more just like my fat cells have started popping inside leaving a little more room inside my own skin. I'm laughing at myself as I write this. It must sound weird!

 

[lovedvc]

QOTD: What is your favorite WDW resort?

I love them all, but we seem to always be drawn back to OKW due to the size of the villas and the fact that the points are slow to stay there.

 

[iheartdolewhips]

I'm wondering if anyone else has had this experience with a particular weight. I'm not sure if it's really my body not wanting to move from this weight or if it might even be my scale not registering the next lower pound or two so it just keeps me at this weight until I've lost two pounds instead of a half pound!

I can almost feel more room inside my cheeks, inside my stomach and chest area, etc. Does that make sense? Has anyone else felt this? It's not that I notice anything when looking at myself in the mirror, it's more just like my fat cells have started popping inside leaving a little more room inside my own skin. I'm laughing at myself as I write this. It must sound weird!

I had that problem when I was losing weight for my wedding - I kept working out and got stuck at a weight. I kept getting more toned and all, but couldn't get below that. Then I stopped working out and now I'm trying to get back to that.

I know what you mean! I haven't been working out long enough for a "real" change yet, but I just feel different inside. I noticed this in my stomach in particular - I think part of it is that my posture seems better since I started working out. I'm standing straighter and using my muscles to hold it in better, so I feel smaller. Either way, I like it.

 

[my3princes]

This was a tough day for me today. I'm doing ww so I choose not to eat out as those 20 pts do not go far when eating out. I've done really well since Friday and the scale is moving so I do not want to mess it up. Anyway I am heading up a donation drive for a basket raffle at my sons school. I hit over 60 businesses today and many, too many restaurants during the lunch hour. It was sooooo hard not to give in and get something, but I did it I also got in several miles of walking too. Best of all I still have point for dinner tonight.

 

[donac]

QOTD: What is your favorite WDW resort?

That one is a hard one to answer.

Poly is the first time we stayed on site and it was for our 10th ann.
POFQ love the theming andhave stayed there 3 times.
AsMo had a great time in Herbie the Love Bug
POP first time we rented 2 rooms. Went down and met sons and one son's girl friend.
BWV stayed for a weekend with my twin sister. Loved being so close to Epcot and DHS. we ccould hear some of Fantasmic from our balcony.
AKL stayed there as anniv present from my sister, Opened the window and there was a giraffe outside the window.
WL Made me think about all the National Parks we have not visited.

But I gues my true love is FW. We have camped there at least 4 times. If you want to go to DW and need a place to get away when the parks seem too crazy this is the place to go. It is one of the most relaxing places in all of DW.


Furnace has been replaced but the heat is slow in coming up. Hopefully by the time I get to bed it will be warmer.

 

[iheartdolewhips]

Furnace has been replaced but the heat is slow in coming up. Hopefully by the time I get to bed it will be warmer.

I'm glad it's fixed! How cold did it get in your house? Two days ago my electricity went out for about 6 hours and it got down to 59 degrees and I was freezing!

 

[lmhall2000]

I just can not get here as often as I'd like! But to all you losers out there!! Keep it going!!

I've missed so many QOTDs!! I'll hit this last one, we all like Poly best, but each one has their special thing, we wouldn't be unhappy in ANY of the resorts!!

Some things of note I hope to encourage someone with. I was addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke for 2 years kicked it but put in DDP...well, 10 days without anything carbonated!! I think I've passed the craving point, I used to literally HAVE to HAVE a DDP once a day!!! Sometimes I'd just drink half a can, but that first sip was like an addiction!!! No more! I've only had water, milk and an unsweet tea about 2x in 10 days!! I really don't miss the caffeine or fizz!! So for those thinking you can't do it, maybe 10 days is the key...it was hard the first 4-5 days, then I was so busy the others and just realized as I passed it at the gas station that I didn't even want it! I waited and drank water at home!

Lastly, we all KNOW it, but daily exercise is GREAT at sculpting out bodies!! Just do something for 45-90 minutes a day!! Take a day off to rest those muscles then get back to it!! I hope I can keep up this pace, but I literally work my days around my workouts now rather than the other way around...I've still got a long way to go, but love the way my arms aren't pushing the limits on the stretchy knits!! And they don't hit my 'side folds' when I'm swinging those arms!! Now if I can just see that little pouch under my chest disappear I'll be CHARGED!!

Keep it up!!!

Tara

 

[donac]

I'm glad it's fixed! How cold did it get in your house? Two days ago my electricity went out for about 6 hours and it got down to 59 degrees and I was freezing!

It wasn't too bad until today. It was in the 50's until the plumbers kept going in and out of the house. Then it got really cold. I'm thinking low 50's maybe even 40's. It is still cold but the radiators are starting to heat up. Time to change into sweats and my long thermal night shirt and get under some covers.

 

[jennz]

I just can not get here as often as I'd like! But to all you losers out there!! Keep it going!!

I've missed so many QOTDs!! I'll hit this last one, we all like Poly best, but each one has their special thing, we wouldn't be unhappy in ANY of the resorts!!

Some things of note I hope to encourage someone with. I was addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke for 2 years kicked it but put in DDP...well, 10 days without anything carbonated!! I think I've passed the craving point, I used to literally HAVE to HAVE a DDP once a day!!! Sometimes I'd just drink half a can, but that first sip was like an addiction!!! No more! I've only had water, milk and an unsweet tea about 2x in 10 days!! I really don't miss the caffeine or fizz!! So for those thinking you can't do it, maybe 10 days is the key...it was hard the first 4-5 days, then I was so busy the others and just realized as I passed it at the gas station that I didn't even want it! I waited and drank water at home!

Lastly, we all KNOW it, but daily exercise is GREAT at sculpting out bodies!! Just do something for 45-90 minutes a day!! Take a day off to rest those muscles then get back to it!! I hope I can keep up this pace, but I literally work my days around my workouts now rather than the other way around...I've still got a long way to go, but love the way my arms aren't pushing the limits on the stretchy knits!! And they don't hit my 'side folds' when I'm swinging those arms!! Now if I can just see that little pouch under my chest disappear I'll be CHARGED!!

Keep it up!!!

Tara

Great job! On everything. 10 days without diet soda? That is great. I'll bet it would taste nasty now if you were to drink it. I've "quit" when I've been really sick and it always takes a few days to like it again. That should be a hint not to drink it right? And I'm happy for you that you don't hit your side folds and can't wait for your pouch to disappear. Congrats!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Some things of note I hope to encourage someone with. I was addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke for 2 years kicked it but put in DDP...well, 10 days without anything carbonated!! I think I've passed the craving point, I used to literally HAVE to HAVE a DDP once a day!!! Sometimes I'd just drink half a can, but that first sip was like an addiction!!! No more! I've only had water, milk and an unsweet tea about 2x in 10 days!! I really don't miss the caffeine or fizz!! So for those thinking you can't do it, maybe 10 days is the key...it was hard the first 4-5 days, then I was so busy the others and just realized as I passed it at the gas station that I didn't even want it! I waited and drank water at home!

Don't you feel so much better since you stopped drinking soda. I was the same way. The first sip felt like I was getting a fix. Not even sure which day I stopped at the end of December, but I haven't had any this year. Some days I still have a little craving, but I think it's more that I am emotional, and in the past would have a little binge of chips, soda, and chocolate. It usually passes very quickly. My drug of choice was diet soda. I have had two regular cherry pops this year, but mostly because I needed a caffeine fix. I don't crave regular soda the way I did diet, so I don't see it becoming a problem. I treated the cherry pop as my snack for the day.

Qotd--my favorite is WL/VWL. We've stayed at BWV, BCV, SSR, all star sports, POFQ, and dixie landings. We just keep coming back to WL. I find it to be the most relaxing. We enjoy just hanging out in the lobby. Second choice would probably be BWV, but it's a little louder, so we had to work a little harder to find some quiet time.

 

[tmfranlk]

Tuesday QOTD:
What is your favorite Disney Resort?

My favorite resort to stay in is Pop Century.
1. I think it's just really cute.
2. I'm cheap and can't stomach paying more for higher up locations when it's just me and 6yo DD.
3. Staying cheaply allows us to stay twice as long or go more often.
4. It's just fun!

And I hope this doesn't sound conceited, but I am saying it because it is the thing that has made the most difference for me this year:

I inspire myself. I have done things I never would have imagined I could do. I have read so many stories of people in health-related magazines and WW success stories of people who started walking and finished a 5K or 10K. I remember the day I realized that even though I wasn't anywhere near my goal weight, *I* was now an inspirational story. I was on the treadmill and practically started crying right there. And from that point on, I knew that I could achieve the things I was dreaming of.

I don't think it's conceited at all! Just really cool! I think in the end, if we all could find ourselves inspiring we'd have reached a new high and a new level of committment on this journey.

 

[jenanderson]

Just have to share my excitement!!!! I found a used treadmill on Craigslist and tonight...I BOUGHT IT!!!! I am the crazy person from Minnesota who has been doing the couch to 5K program...running outside when it is below zero, when it is raining (freezing, sleeting rain), when it is icy, when it is snowy...whatever because I know I have to do it this time. Now tonight...I ran INSIDE my house! I do have thoughts about the treadmill though. While it is wonderful to be warm, comfortable, watch TV, etc, I still prefer outside. I thought it felt like I ran longer (I didn't because it is a timed program). I missed the great time DH and I are having being together and outside of the house when we go running. We have had great talks and enjoy the peace of the time together. So tonight we decided...when the weather is nice enough, we will still run outside. I think we will make the rule that it has to be above 10° before we will do that though. It is great to know that I don't have to worry about not doing the program when the weather is more than we can take though!

One other note...registered for my first 5K race today!!! I am amazed with myself right now and often find myself thinking about how the "old" me would have not followed through on things. I said I was going to enter some races this year and I have already registered for 1 and committed to another! Yeah Me!!! (I don't normally celebrate myself but right now I think it is time to do so. )

Tuesday QOTD: What is your favorite Disney Resort?
It has to be the Polynesian. As soon as I get on the grounds of that resort I can feel the stress of life drifting away and I am in my happy place. I love the music, the tropical feeling, the decor, looking out and seeing the castle, watching the fireworks from the beach...just anything about that resort. I am actually happy at any resort at Disney...but the Poly is hands down my favorite!

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Good Evening All,

Sorry I have been so MIA today. I had an awful day at work. My students were really "off" today. I work with kids with aggression and conduct issues and today was a violent day. We have had alot of staffing changes that has created chaos for me! To top it off, my internet was down at work all day!

Sorry, enough complaining!!! So, adminst the chaos, I have gotten alot of exercise in! I am so proud of all of you!!!! You all rock!!!!

If you are having a tough day/night, just know we are all here for you.

Have a wonderful night!

Molly

 

[cclovesdis]

QOTD: My favorite WDW resort is All-Star Music. It was so quiet when we there. I was really impressed for a value resort. But, my dream is to stay at the GF RPC. I'd also love to stay at the WL. I love the idea of having everything in one building.

Great day today. Only ate my minimum number of points and earned some activity points as well. I haven't binged in 10 days. I have my supporters here on this thread and reading my WISH Journal to thank for all the encouragement to avoid bingeing as well as the great tips. Thanks again everyone!

Hope everyone has a great, on plan day tomorrow!

 

[jbm02]

:

Just have to share my excitement!!!! I found a used treadmill on Craigslist and tonight...I BOUGHT IT!!!! I am the crazy person from Minnesota who has been doing the couch to 5K program...running outside when it is below zero, when it is raining (freezing, sleeting rain), when it is icy, when it is snowy...whatever because I know I have to do it this time. Now tonight...I ran INSIDE my house! I do have thoughts about the treadmill though. While it is wonderful to be warm, comfortable, watch TV, etc, I still prefer outside. I thought it felt like I ran longer (I didn't because it is a timed program). I missed the great time DH and I are having being together and outside of the house when we go running. We have had great talks and enjoy the peace of the time together. So tonight we decided...when the weather is nice enough, we will still run outside. I think we will make the rule that it has to be above 10° before we will do that though. It is great to know that I don't have to worry about not doing the program when the weather is more than we can take though!

One other note...registered for my first 5K race today!!! I am amazed with myself right now and often find myself thinking about how the "old" me would have not followed through on things. I said I was going to enter some races this year and I have already registered for 1 and committed to another! Yeah Me!!! (I don't normally celebrate myself but right now I think it is time to do so. )

Tuesday QOTD: What is your favorite Disney Resort?
It has to be the Polynesian. As soon as I get on the grounds of that resort I can feel the stress of life drifting away and I am in my happy place. I love the music, the tropical feeling, the decor, looking out and seeing the castle, watching the fireworks from the beach...just anything about that resort. I am actually happy at any resort at Disney...but the Poly is hands down my favorite!

WOOOHOOOO!!! What a great reason to celebrate!!! Tess and I are going to run the Freihofers race for Women in Albany in June. I wish you could join us!!!!

 

[lecach]

Tuesday QOTD: Favorite Disney Resort

Honestly, I would stay at ANY of them - because I would be at DISNEY!!!! I've only stayed in POFQ and POR. I really liked them both, but when we stayed at POFQ this past March it seemed in need of a renovation. And it's just not the same without Bonfamiles. I'd love to try WL or Poly or the Boardwalk hotels. The probrem with DH is that he has a TON of Marriott points so it's hard to get him to pay for a hotel when we can stay off site for free.

Can I celebrate a healthy victory that I had today? We had a big meeting of our Board of Directors and Dept. Managers at work today. I was in charge of all the setup, arrangements, taking minutes etc. I was TOTALLY stressed and I am a stress eater. We have these wonderful cookies that we have at meetings - I think they are Otis Spunkmeyer maybe. I ate one. I picked up another but took it home to DH instead - and I ate a Weight Watchers 1 pt cookie to tide me over You dont know how hard that was. Yes - I ate a cookie. BUT in the past I would have eaten 2 or 3 or maybe 4.