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

[lecach]

Well I stuck to my diet today but it was tough. We had free food at work because if you make it on a snow day you get to have free lunch. Trouble was that besides the fact that the menu didnt really go together (it was leftovers from the retirement home residents dining room) and most of the options were not healthy. So I had two bowls of Kale with pepper sauce and vinegar, two plates of acorn squash. A bite of Salisbury steak and a bit of turkey caserole. My stomach is still rolling.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: Most of mine have already been said. Deli Thins from Pepperidge Farm, fruits like apples, clemintines, and blueberries, oatmeal, egg whites, and veggies. I've been into taking bell peppers as part of my lunch.

Today was a really bad day. I didn't binge, but I was really hungry all day. I ended up eating- a lot. I didn't get any exercise in either. I just couldn't wake up this morning. Hopefully, I'll be able to get in close to 90 min. tomorrow morning before I have to get ready to leave for work. Hoping for a more OP day tomorrow and that everyone has an OP day tomorrow too,

CC

I had the same day. As Scarlett O'Hara would say, "Tomorrow is another day".

QOTD: I guess my can't live without healthy food would be fruit. I am a huge fan of almost any type.

Maria

 

[Octoberbride03]

Oh I have a ?

For those of you who use the pedometers. Which one do you use? I'm thinking about getting 1 but don't know which are the good ones. We just got in a bunch of New Balance pedometers at my store. Anybody use 1?

I tried the pedometer thing when it was first starting out, but I think I bought a really cheap 1 cause it didn't work very long and died pretty quick. I don't want to spend a ton of money but would like better this time around. I'm actually curious to see just far I go in an avg. day at work.

 

[happysmyly]

As I finish drinking my last water for the day... having just finished my last fruit--after just finishing a 20 minute 'power mile' WATP I just had to say thank you for this group--thank you for the COWs which put just enough 'pressure' on me to get those final finishes on my day before I head to bed.
It's fun to have enough of a change that I just 'had' to exercise before I ended the day--and I had to make sure to get that 2nd fruit and finish that 8th glass of water--what a HUGE difference from just a few weeks ago...
Thank you all so much for being here and for sharing!
Sleep well
Liz

 

[princessbride6205]

Oh I have a ?

For those of you who use the pedometers. Which one do you use? I'm thinking about getting 1 but don't know which are the good ones. We just got in a bunch of New Balance pedometers at my store. Anybody use 1?

I tried the pedometer thing when it was first starting out, but I think I bought a really cheap 1 cause it didn't work very long and died pretty quick. I don't want to spend a ton of money but would like better this time around. I'm actually curious to see just far I go in an avg. day at work.

I have an Omron brand, which was purchased at REI. I know they are also avail on Amazon, amongst other places. They run $20-30. Here is the link for the product info: http://www.rei.com/product/769817 I believe Corinna has the same brand, just a different model.

 

[50sjayne]

Just a few secs before I hit the sack...
Pjlla:

Well... it actually ended up being $11 because DS is allergic to chicken so I bought a box of fish sticks for him for a treat. But still cheaper than pizza or chinese!! We had cauliflower and a box of whole wheat couscous (from the pantry) with dinner, so I kind of stuck with my plan.

Hah-kind a weird, we had fishsticks from the freezer tonight that had probably been in there a year....used up the rest of my sweet potato fries. Gave the leftover sticks to the cats, as they were tre unhealthy (bargain I got for $1 or something from work. I pulled out Jerry Seinfelds wife's book on cooking healthy (hiding veggies etc. in food) and got a lot of great ideas for baking and everything else. The woman is a genius. I got it for myself for xmas--have no little kids...love it. http://jessicaseinfeld.wordpress.com/jessica-seinfeld-deceptively-delicious/
So this will be a powerful tool in healthying up food stores yay!

 

[donac]

Oh I have a ?

For those of you who use the pedometers. Which one do you use? I'm thinking about getting 1 but don't know which are the good ones. We just got in a bunch of New Balance pedometers at my store. Anybody use 1?

I tried the pedometer thing when it was first starting out, but I think I bought a really cheap 1 cause it didn't work very long and died pretty quick. I don't want to spend a ton of money but would like better this time around. I'm actually curious to see just far I go in an avg. day at work.

I have an Omron brand, which was purchased at REI. I know they are also avail on Amazon, amongst other places. They run $20-30. Here is the link for the product info: http://www.rei.com/product/769817 I believe Corinna has the same brand, just a different model.

The name on my is Sportline. It is one that fits in your pocket. This one is small and easy to use. It was $30 at Sports Authority

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Aaaaccckkkk time to confess my sins. Yesterday I had a total food meltdown. Usually this is where I quit. The scale went up nearly 2lbs from food and salt. Blah. I am going out right now to do my C25K before the rain starts again. Usually this is where I throw in the towel but not this time. I have a weigh in Friday good or bad. Geez I hate when I loose control like that. We had spaghetti and it was just a disaster from there on out with the dessert and a piece of candy and then goldfish for snack. Not horrible food but to much food. I am sure some of you have been there so you know what I mean. OK off my bad choice bandwagon and out the door to try and run. Thanks for listening to my rant.

 

[pjlla]

Good Morning, Losers! I'm here with an invitation to a WISH-wide social gathering that I'm hosting over on the Events board. Hope you can make it!

In spite of this weeks' question being all about ice cream, things are already starting to warm up at the W.I.S.H.-Wide Monday Mixer!

What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property? Include a picture or a story, if you have one!

Come and join us - it's lots of fun! (plus, there are no calories in virtual ice cream treats!) See you at the Mixer!

Sounds like fun... I'll try to make it over later!

I'm having a great day so far! I did 30 minutes of Biggest Loser and 30 minutes of AE Sports already today. The scale seems to like me too!


Jenn ~ I am about to do my first C25k training too!! Let me know how yours goes.


Monday's QOTD:

What is one of your "can't-live-without" healthy foods (or recipe)?

I LOVE WW Bagels. They are 2 points for one bagel and the bagels are soft and large. WW also has 1 point cream cheese that is delicious.

My other can't live without food is blueberries. I love them. I measure out one cup of blueberries in the morning and keep a bowl of them on my counter and snack on them all day. They are like candy to me. It's a shame they are between $2.99 and $3.99 a pint. When will blueberry season be here?

Do you grow your own blueberries? If not, you should try it. They are super easy to grow... the hardest part is keeping the birds from eating them first.

QOTD: I couldn't live without Skinny Cows of some sort. They are a treat that I don't feel guilty about eating. I am also addicted to mushrooms and ground turkey in my foods. I love Egg Beaters too! I'm going to have a mushroom eggbeater on an English muffin for supper with some mushrooms on it too!

Irish Step class tonight! Just got back from the girls getting their H1N1 shots. They also had their regular flu shots as well.

I have to brag! As some of you have read, DD1 has been struggling with the flute over the past week and getting terribly frustrated. Well, today she took a little mini test on one of the songs we have been practicing and she got a perfect score from the teacher. She now sees that all of our hard work has been paying off!

Need to go make a movie of Walt Disney's life right now!

Have a great night. Got in 4 miles earlier today and gave a massage. Don't think I'll have time for anything else today but my Irish Step class!

Good job to DD on her flute. My DD tried flute many years ago, but decided it just wasn't for her.

Why are you making a film about WD??

Just a few secs before I hit the sack...
Pjlla:

Hah-kind a weird, we had fishsticks from the freezer tonight that had probably been in there a year....used up the rest of my sweet potato fries. Gave the leftover sticks to the cats, as they were tre unhealthy (bargain I got for $1 or something from work. I pulled out Jerry Seinfelds wife's book on cooking healthy (hiding veggies etc. in food) and got a lot of great ideas for baking and everything else. The woman is a genius. I got it for myself for xmas--have no little kids...love it. http://jessicaseinfeld.wordpress.com/jessica-seinfeld-deceptively-delicious/
So this will be a powerful tool in healthying up food stores yay!

I actually bought that book a few years ago when it first came out, but I looked through it and decided I didn't need it. I have been "hiding" things like vegetables and beans in my foods for a long time (ever since DS turned about 3 and decided to become SUPER picky). Meatloaf and meat balls are a great place to hide pureed carrots and spinach and mashed beans and fat free refried beans. Spaghetti sauce can hide pureed carrots, red bell peppers, and a little spinach or broccoli (too much green stuff turns the sauce kind of brown... icky).

I haven't tried hiding stuff in baked good though, but I do have a few recipes for things like cookies that contain beans.

Aaaaccckkkk time to confess my sins. Yesterday I had a total food meltdown. Usually this is where I quit. The scale went up nearly 2lbs from food and salt. Blah. I am going out right now to do my C25K before the rain starts again. Usually this is where I throw in the towel but not this time. I have a weigh in Friday good or bad. Geez I hate when I loose control like that. We had spaghetti and it was just a disaster from there on out with the dessert and a piece of candy and then goldfish for snack. Not horrible food but to much food. I am sure some of you have been there so you know what I mean. OK off my bad choice bandwagon and out the door to try and run. Thanks for listening to my rant.

I totally understand the feeling. Even after 2 years of doing WW, I am feeling like I am losing control lately. Not sure why either.... maybe its the weather?? But I keep figuring that an "okay day" is still better than a "totally off plan" day. I don't EVER want to go back where I was weight-wise and fitness-wise, so I am determined to just keep plugging along... even when I have a few bad days. I hope you can keep plugging along too.

Well ladies, as luck would have it, this week that I am coaching is turning into one of the busier weeks I have had lately! I should have hopped on last night, but after swim and Rainbow girls, etc, I just needed to get home and eat dinner and get things under control (homework, etc). I tucked in the kids about 9:10 pm and immediately zonked out myself.

So, Punxatawny Phil saw his shadow this morning, so for those of us in cold climates, we are looking at 6 more weeks of winter (if you believe in such predictions!!). Today's QOTD is weather related.

Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?


For me, I will say SUMMER is easier. It is easier to get outside and exercise. I can plan meals better because I am home more (we usually take the summer off from the kids activities). Even though we have vacations and picnics, I still find it easier to control the foods. Plus there is such great fresh food available!

Winter is tough for me.... holiday eating, cold weather comfort food cravings, indoor exercise. I feel like I am just surviving until spring!

I'm at work again today, but I might have a few minutes at lunch time to come over and chat! Keep up the good work.... even if you have had a tiny gain so far this week, you still have time to take it off before weigh-in later this week ! Get out there and have a GREAT OP day! Get that exercise done early so you can enjoy that sense of accomplishment all day! Put down the no-nutritional-value white flour carbs and grab whole grain or a piece of fruit! Find a new favorite healthy food! Talk to you all later......P

 

[lisah0711]

I didn't even answer the question myself. Hmmm. I used to have tons of reasons to have fear of goal. I really think they've disappated. In fact, I decided I'm at goal in November. How utterly pompous of me. And brand new me for sure.

Nah, not pompous -- just ready to reach your goal. A big to you. I don't know you very well but I've always thought that you are a very strong person.

Monday's QOTD:
What is one of your "can't-live-without" healthy foods (or recipe)?

I couldn't live without Light String Cheese. A little stick for 80 calories gives me a little protein and fills me up at breakfast or snack time. I'm very fond of my 40 calorie bread, too.

I'm back from our weeklong WDW trip. We had a great trip, but I was so sad to come back home. I don't know if the trip wasn't long enough or if I feel like we missed something, but more than usual, I was not ready to leave. Mostly, I have this vague feeling that I didn't get enough vacation. We made time to relax and didn't overschedule - we know we'll be back either in the fall or next January - but still...I'm already longing for another vacation - preferably Disney, but I'd settle for anything!

Glad that you had a great time on your vacation -- even if it was too short. How did you like your first trip home? That is one of the nice things about DVC, you know you'll be back at Disney, it is just a matter of when, not if!

I can really relate to this.When I do go off for a day (like this Saturday when we had a family get-together in a Chinese restaurant, I went off and I am still struggling to get all the way back on. Why is it so hard for me to give myself an inch without taking a mile?

That getting right back on the wagon is a hard one to learn but it will get easier for you -- you can do it!

I had the same day. As Scarlett O'Hara would say, "Tomorrow is another day".

I say this often myself . . . except I say it like Scarlett does, "Tomorrow . . . is . . . another . . . day!" (big sigh). I love Gone With the Wind -- I just read it and the sequel "Scarlett."

As I finish drinking my last water for the day... having just finished my last fruit--after just finishing a 20 minute 'power mile' WATP I just had to say thank you for this group--thank you for the COWs which put just enough 'pressure' on me to get those final finishes on my day before I head to bed.
It's fun to have enough of a change that I just 'had' to exercise before I ended the day--and I had to make sure to get that 2nd fruit and finish that 8th glass of water--what a HUGE difference from just a few weeks ago...
Thank you all so much for being here and for sharing!
Sleep well
Liz

I love the COW, too! Thank you, donac!

Aaaaccckkkk time to confess my sins. Yesterday I had a total food meltdown. Usually this is where I quit. The scale went up nearly 2lbs from food and salt. Blah. I am going out right now to do my C25K before the rain starts again. Usually this is where I throw in the towel but not this time. I have a weigh in Friday good or bad. Geez I hate when I loose control like that. We had spaghetti and it was just a disaster from there on out with the dessert and a piece of candy and then goldfish for snack. Not horrible food but to much food. I am sure some of you have been there so you know what I mean. OK off my bad choice bandwagon and out the door to try and run. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Good job running and getting right back on track!

Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

Sorry that you are having a busy week!

I find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle anytime but the time between February and April. Our winter just goes on and and on -- 40's, gray, wet and my body just wants to hibernate until the sun comes out, in June!

I have to tell you that the curry I fixed on Sunday was not so great. It came from Woman's Day. Here is the link, pjlla, they have several other curry recipes. I did the first one and added chicken. http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/15-Enticing-Curry-Recipes.html The sauce was good but there was something weird about the vegetable combo -- next time I would just make their sauce and use chicken, onion, and red bell pepper -- and still in the crock pot. I also used the lite coconut milk. Some of the other curry recipes look good and Woman's Day usually has good recipes.

Have a great day all!

 

[Northern_Julie]

Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

Summer!! Food is a challenge this far north in the winter because everything travels so far...it is hard to get motivated to do anything in the winter. Iam hoping to do a balcony style garden on my deck this year. I have just started researching. In the summer 24hrs of sunlight makes it hard to slow down....a bike ride at midnight is not unheard of.

 

[corinnak]

Monday's QOTD:
What is one of your "can't-live-without" healthy foods (or recipe)?

Soup. I have a few recipes that I like that include beans or lentils and lots of vegetables. Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Soup and my Two Lentil Quinoa Curried Chili are probably my favorites. I also like the Minestrone at Olive Garden and the Vegetable and Black Bean soups at Panera. They are so satisfying fo so few points.

So, Punxatawny Phil saw his shadow this morning, so for those of us in cold climates, we are looking at 6 more weeks of winter (if you believe in such predictions!!). Today's QOTD is weather related.

I know that in some parts of the country, there is a possibility of an "early spring" vs. six more weeks of winter. Personally, though, where I live, you just plan for the six more weeks of winter, regardless of what Phil says. Actually we're lucky if it starts to be spring-like by sometime in April.



QOTD: Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

Not really - each season has its own challenges and benefits. Right now, Summer sounds awfully good with its clear roads and fresh fruit bounty, but in reality, summer is always a challenge for me because of travels and visiting relatives who eat like it's an Olympic event. The kids are out of school, too, which makes getting the workouts done a little more challenging. And SOUP doesn't appeal as much in the summer - you know how I love soup!

Winter is tough because I'm stuck on my treadmill for all training, the holiday season and the creeping gloom. But the citrus is good and there's the snow shoveling as well!

Fall and Spring are probably the best - less snow and ice, days of medium length, not as much in the way of family/holiday food-fests.

 

[corinnak]

Aaaaccckkkk time to confess my sins. Yesterday I had a total food meltdown. Usually this is where I quit. The scale went up nearly 2lbs from food and salt. Blah. I am going out right now to do my C25K before the rain starts again. Usually this is where I throw in the towel but not this time. I have a weigh in Friday good or bad. Geez I hate when I loose control like that. We had spaghetti and it was just a disaster from there on out with the dessert and a piece of candy and then goldfish for snack. Not horrible food but to much food. I am sure some of you have been there so you know what I mean. OK off my bad choice bandwagon and out the door to try and run. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Liz - this happens to everyone from time to time! The scale gain is purely temporary, of course, so long as you're back to usual today. Also, sometimes it seems that one meal like that over the course of a week can actually boost your loss that week. It shakes up your metabolism or something. You may surprise yourself at weigh in. Hope your run went well!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I am back from W2D2 of C25K and I left my crappy attitude of this morning outside. I feel much better now. Had a healthy breakfast and I am off to a fresh start.

QOTD:
Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

I would have to say spring. I am motivated to look better for the summer. I try my hardest then. In the summer I am having to much fun to worry about the whole menu planning. However this is different for me this year. Right now feels like spring to me down here. So maybe I can ride this wave until May or June. Whoo Hooo.

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Congrats to cclovesdis and all our biggest losers! I need to get on the stick!!

 

[jennz]

Summer is the best for me b/c I can get out early and walk. Since we moved to IN spring for me means quarantine - horrible allergies!! Nothing seems to help, or maybe it does and I'd be that much worse if I didn't take anything.

DD thinks she's my personal trainer - she has me scheduled to do Jillian with her after school today - I'm scared!

 

[jenanderson]

Been extra busy but it is time to catch up...

Monday's QOTD: What is one of your "can't-live-without" healthy foods (or recipe)?

Right now for me it is egg beaters and frozen veggies. I am not a morning person and usually did not eat breakfast (unless you count a Pop Tart once and a while). I am now up early almost every day, working out, and know that I need a breakfast. I love being able to throw some veggies in the pan and then just dump in a bit of egg beaters. It is a super filling and healthy way to start my day.

QOTD: Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

I also think that every season has challenges. I hate winter...hate the cold and hate the snow. I usually would just try to stay inside as much as possible and eat loads of warm comfort foods (like fresh bread with butter). I am finding that now that I have started running (and other exercises) as well as going to WW, doing it all in the winter does work. I LOVE summer. But for me, summer means cabin season with lots of snacking, boat parties (more snacking), BBQ parties with friends (more snacking), etc. I have decided that this year we will continue to do all the things we love but we are going to plan on how to eat healthier and not snack our way through the summer. Veggie trays, fruit bowls, etc will be available at all times! Spring isn't all bad but the rain and mud make it difficult to get outside. Fall is beautiful but leaves me feeling bad because I know winter is coming. I am hoping with better planning summer will become the best!

I am struggling with a cold right now which is making me feel not the best and it makes running a real challenge. I still got up and did 2 miles on the treadmill before work and hope to get in a full 5K this afternoon. We will see how I feel after a full day of work and my WW meeting.

Have a great day everyone!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at coaching our BL thread? Well, here is your opportunity! I have a coaching slot open 2/12/10-2/18/10. Any volunteers? Please PM if you are interested. Thanks!

Wow! That was quick! Thanks to jenanderson for volunteering to coach!

 

[pjlla]

Sorry that you are having a busy week!

I find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle anytime but the time between February and April. Our winter just goes on and and on -- 40's, gray, wet and my body just wants to hibernate until the sun comes out, in June!

I have to tell you that the curry I fixed on Sunday was not so great. It came from Woman's Day. Here is the link, pjlla, they have several other curry recipes. I did the first one and added chicken. http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/15-Enticing-Curry-Recipes.html The sauce was good but there was something weird about the vegetable combo -- next time I would just make their sauce and use chicken, onion, and red bell pepper -- and still in the crock pot. I also used the lite coconut milk. Some of the other curry recipes look good and Woman's Day usually has good recipes.

Have a great day all!

I'll check out the recipes later. At first when you mentioned the coconut milk I wasn't going to look, because DS is allergic to coconut, but he's allergic to the chicken too, so I would probably be making him something different for dinner anyhow! But I often make chicken recipes with pork so that we can ALL eat it. Thanks for the link.... and for the hug!

Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

Summer!! Food is a challenge this far north in the winter because everything travels so far...it is hard to get motivated to do anything in the winter. Iam hoping to do a balcony style garden on my deck this year. I have just started researching. In the summer 24hrs of sunlight makes it hard to slow down....a bike ride at midnight is not unheard of.

I would LOVE 24 hours of sunlight.... (at least I think I would)... but the 24 hours of darkness (or whatever the pay off would be) would be difficult to endure.

I am back from W2D2 of C25K and I left my crappy attitude of this morning outside. I feel much better now. Had a healthy breakfast and I am off to a fresh start.

QOTD:
Is there a particular season of the year when you find it easier to keep up a healthy lifestyle (eating, exercise)?

I would have to say spring. I am motivated to look better for the summer. I try my hardest then. In the summer I am having to much fun to worry about the whole menu planning. However this is different for me this year. Right now feels like spring to me down here. So maybe I can ride this wave until May or June. Whoo Hooo.

Nice job DUMPING the bad attitude! Goes to show what some exercise can do you for you!


Well folks, I did 50 minutes at the Y this morning while waiting for DD's swim practice, but I am heading to the Y again tonight for DS's tennis lesson and DD's other swim practice. I'm debating about doing more exercise or not. I really SHOULD do yesterday's run that I couldn't do... but I may have the same issue again toady (weak bladder issues make it hard to run later in the day when I have been drinking water all day). Maybe I'll wait and see what the fitness room trainer is up to. I think she has some classes tonight and the last time no on showed up for the class she kind of gave me a private personal training session. It was GREAT! Maybe I could get another one tonight???

Well... my lunch time is over, so I've got to run. See you all later......P

 

[jenanderson]

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at coaching our BL thread? Well, here is your opportunity! I have a coaching slot open 2/12/10-2/18/10. Any volunteers? Please PM if you are interested. Thanks!

Wow! That was quick! Thanks to jenanderson for volunteering to coach!

I am excited to volunteer and hope I can do as good of a job as all the other coaches so far!!! I said that I get so much support here that I need to give some back. Looking forward to coaching!

Jen