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

[tea pot]

Congrats beansf

Morning all!

Sorry I didn't get back on last night to read everyone's responses... and this morning is no better! This week is becoming crazy busy!

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

For myself it was my lack of self-confidence and the feeling that I was being judged for my weight. I'm not sure that I even realized HOW low my self- confidence/self-esteem was until I had a moment on a message board. It was a group of scrapbookers that I had been "chatting" with online and several of them got together for a crop. I found an excuse not to go (can't even remember if it was a real excuse or a made-up excuse). But someone posted pictures after the event and when I saw the pictures my FIRST REACTION was... "I wouldn't have been the biggest girl there!" Obviously, somewhere in my mind, I was afraid of going and being the biggest person there. But I didn't realize it until I witnessed my own reaction to the photos. It was very eye-opening.

Sorry I have to make this quick. I'll try to hop on again later........P

pjlla Your story really hits home I'm almost always one of the biggest women at my husbands business meetings I just hate the cocktail hour you need to stand and mingle... no where to hide and worse is pool side.

QOTD Being out of shape and not being able to do what I was able to do not so long ago. Like sitting on the curb on Maine St. and Not being able to get up after the parade. My goal is to be able to do this our next trip down in May .... so if you see a little short Lady on Main St next spring sitting down on that curb and getting up several time with a big smile on her face That will be me!

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: What was the worst thing about being overweight

Just one thing?! Everything. I didn't like the person I saw in the mirror as it didn't match the person I was inside. I couldn't believe how I looked in photos which is how others saw me. I didn't like that I couldn't keep up with my kids. I didn't like that I couldn't do all the activities that I enjoy.

 

[jennz]

Jen,

I'd say if you're feeling like it is questionable today, and it sounds like you are, it is far, far better to take the day to rest or do something very light - stretching or yoga if you feel you must do something. The first weeks of c25k are more about building the infrastructure - bones, joints, muscles are all unused to the impact from running and even if you have the aerobic pieces in place, that structure needs a chance to develop. Give that structure a chance to repair and strengthen and then you'll be ready to rock tomorrow's workout.

It's so tough when our previous challenge with exercise was being regular and committed to decide that we need to skip or put off a workout, but there are times when it really is the best thing for your training to do just that.

I'm also wondering about the walking 2 miles before starting the c25K - refresh my memory - had you been walking a lot before starting c25k? If you don't have a lot of weekly miles already (like 20 per week), I'd suggest limiting your walking workouts, or at least do the running intervals first and then fill out the rest of your time with walking if you're feeling good.

Thanks Corrina!! Yes I don't want to start my quitting cycle - I will reschedule instead. I usually walk a mile, that 2 mile walk was a spontaneous thing - picked dd up at school, brought the dogs and we went to the park. It was in the 30s and sunny - couldn't resist it. Then I was going to push back my start day of c25k but said "no you big wimp do it!" lol

After watching Mig on BL and all those miles she walked I was going to do it today but I think you're right - I'm not Mig, I'm not where she is, and I want this to be something I stick with , not quit for a week b/c I can't walk and then never get back into it.

QOTD Being out of shape and not being able to do what I was able to do not so long ago. Like sitting on the curb on Maine St. and Not being able to get up after the parade. My goal is to be able to do this our next trip down in May .... so if you see a little short Lady on Main St next spring sitting down on that curb and getting up several time with a big smile on her face That will be me!

Stand on up sister!! Yesterday I was doing a Jillian dvd w/dd and she has these things called surrender - you go down on a knee, then the other, then up and up all while your arms are up in the air holding weights. RIGHT - not! dd is doing it but I can't even go down that way let alone get up- I was sitting in a chair and doing it.

 

[jennz]

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy? [/COLOR]

For myself it was my lack of self-confidence and the feeling that I was being judged for my weight. I'm not sure that I even realized HOW low my self- confidence/self-esteem was until I had a moment on a message board. It was a group of scrapbookers that I had been "chatting" with online and several of them got together for a crop. I found an excuse not to go (can't even remember if it was a real excuse or a made-up excuse). But someone posted pictures after the event and when I saw the pictures my FIRST REACTION was... "I wouldn't have been the biggest girl there!" Obviously, somewhere in my mind, I was afraid of going and being the biggest person there. But I didn't realize it until I witnessed my own reaction to the photos. It was very eye-opening.

Sorry I have to make this quick. I'll try to hop on again later........P

Wow - thanks for posting your answer! I can relate to that. I have never gone to dh's bowling night b/c of how I look...I'll have to say that the way I've let my weight rob me of my life. Participating in events, having the energy to do things, feeling bad about myself. That needs to stop!!!

 

[PeterPan09]

QOTD: What was the worst thing about being overweight

The worst thing for me about being overweight is no longer feeling like an athlete. For most of my life, I've been a swimmer, played basketball and was known/viewed as an athletic person. It was a major part of my self image. Being so heavy now, I don't feel athletic and I certainly don't look athletic. To be honest, I'm not really as concerned about how much I weigh, I'm really more concerned about getting that athletic body back. I want muscle definition!

 

[chskover]

The worst thing for me about being overweight is I would avoid places I might run into someone that knew me when I wasn't heavy. Or if I was at a high school game watching my daughter, I would avoid leaving the stands because I didn't want to walk in front of all those people. I also had the major embarrassment of being asked to get off a roller coaster because I couldn't buckle the belt. My kids were more upset that I couldn't ride, not that I was heavy.

 

[pjlla]

Monday's QOTD:

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

I can't not live with out Almonds...I use almond butter on my whole wheat english muffin every morning, I have a handful @3:00. I think nuts are a great way to take the hunger edge off, with also adding good vitamins and fiber to your diet. Without nuts I don't know if I would be where I am today.

Just finished turkey gorditas for supper. Added some extra onions on top.

6:15- 2 mile WATP workout

8:00 Begin 2-3 miles on the elliptical while watching BL

Hoping to see the 150s tomorrow and continue through the week. Would love to see 158.8 as that was my ending weight for the last BL thread. PMS week too and I haven't had a whole lot to eat today. I hope I've had enough. I've been doing the Leslie Sansone 3 mile Thin and Sleek with Pilates for the past week. I LOVE IT! I have noticed a difference in my abs so I think that will be the one I will do at 6:15.

Time to get some more water as I hadn't had much to drink today.

I should try some almond butter or cashew butter. I really like regular peanut butter, but I know it is not super healthy.

I have to tell you all about the Vita Muffins. These things are awesome. I served the corn muffin variety with dinner tonight and no one knew they were diet. They are only 1 point on ww and so yummy. You have to try them.

I do love the Vitamuffins (corn especially). I rarely have more than 1 a week (sometimes two if I am feeling munchie!) mostly because of the price. But they are SO delicious. I toast the corn muffin tops and then sometimes put the tiniest bit of Smart blend butter blend on it and then cut it into 8 pieces and savor it!

Need some advice/comments...

Here is some background...I started this journey on the 1st of January and started WW about the same time. Each week I have lost a decent amount of weight (13 pounds for the month of January). Tonight when I weighed in at WW, I had loss 3.8 pounds for the week. I am logging all my food and eating my daily allowance of WW points. I am not eating my flex points or exchanging any of my exercise points for extra food. Last week I earned over 40 points for my exercising. For exercise, I am doing the C25K, walking on the treadmill, pilates, lifting weights, doing the Wii Fit, Active and Just Dance. I have been increasing my exercising every day. For example, today I logged 4.65 miles of running and walking (I ran about 1/2 of the distance). When I look at the data I get from my Nike+, I burned 648 calories for my efforts.

Here are my questions:
1. I have been really cold lately (this is not normal for me...even when it is cold outside) and have a hard time warming up. Does anyone else have this happen? I have only loss 13 pounds but could it be from the diet? How about all the exercising? Any ideas?

2. For those of you who exercise a lot, how do you decide what is the right amount to eat to do well with both exercising AND weight loss? I have been trying to change things up because some days I am hungry. I sometimes wonder if I should be focusing on certain types of foods to sustain the exercising or if I should try eating a little more at times. I am just worried that I might gain weight instead of lose it if I eat a bit more.

I guess I am just looking to hear from people who might be balancing the food and exercise better then me and how you make the decision as to how much to eat.

About the cold.... I am always MUCH colder now that I am about 85 pounds lighter. It is irritating, but I figure the alternative (continuing to be overweight) isn't very good, so I just try to make adjustments. I keep a big old zipper hoodie for "around the house" .... it goes over everything else and keeps me clean and warm. When I head out to work, I try to make sure I always bring a jacket or cardigan, just in case.


About the eating/weight loss question.... you seem to be doing GREAT!! I'm curious why you think you need to make adjustments. If you are concerned, just make sure that the calories that you DO take in, have the maximum amount of nutrition. It ASTOUNDS me the people that think that they are eating "healthy" when they continue to fill up on artificial "diet" and "lite" foods. You could do some reading up what some of the BEST foods available out there are. I just read most of a HUGE book about what the BEST fruits and vegetables are and why they are so good. It was a real eye opener. A few fruits and veggies that I figured were kind of useless (like onions) are actually really healthy. And broccoli and spinach DON'T top the list as far as the HEALTHIEST veggies (but they are near the top).

I agree with the PP about the number of WW activities points you can earn. I believe there is a max and 4 sounds correct.... but maybe that is old school WW?? I have been doing it for SO long (off and on) that sometimes I am remembering old rules!

Today's QOTD:
What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

I always have a hard time choosing just one thing, but in this case, while I concur with all the other things to dislike about being overweight, the toughest thing for me has always been:

Clothes.

When they're too tight, they are uncomfortable and squishy and cause all kinds of bulges. I always felt like I didn't have anything to wear in a closet full of clothes because nothing looked the way I wanted it to. And shopping for clothes - I am not a fan even at goal, but it is really hard to feel good about it when things don't fit or look flattering, so I'd tend to just wear the same old stuff as long as I could.

EXACTLY the reason that I worked from 11/2004 to 1/2009 with the same 3 pairs of work pants.... one tan, one black, one brown and the same handful of tops (maybe 5 winter tops and 5 summer tops and two pairs of capris for spring). I just tried to mix and match and add the occasional scarf or pin. I HATED, HATED, HATED clothes shopping and I REFUSED to buy more "fat clothes". I still don't love shopping, but at least I don't dread it! I totally get it!

Thanks, Jen! It does feel good! Counting my calories very closely for the next 2 days so I can have a decent loss this week. Only had one good week of loss this time around but since I'm nearing my goal I know that's why it's like this!

Asked DH for the Just Dance Wii game for Valentine's Day! It's $30 on Amazon and $40 everywhere else!

QOTD: My thing has always been clothes. When I began this journey I took out a pair of red jeans that I hadn't worn in years and everyday I tried them in until they fit comfortably. I just donated them to BB/BS last week! I have gone from a 16 to a 10/12 though those are feeling big right now. I lost weight in my hips first so most of my pants are hanging. I have some that are a little snug in the waist but I think that's the way they are made. I'm looking forward to buying some 8s soon. I have to see if I still have some up in the attic from before having my kids. That would be cool. I have my dress from my rehearsal dinner which is the next dress I hope to fit into. I have some 10s that I still can't fit into but they are getting better.

I have been doing the Slim and Sleek Pilates 3 mile walk with Leslie Sansone and have noticed a big difference in my abs in the last several days. I did 2 of the miles this morning and then the 2 mile fat burning walk with the 3 pound weights. I feel I need to do at least 1 workout with weights everyday to make it really work for me. Some of the exercises on the EA Sports Active are getting easier to do as well including the push ups and crunches. Though i still seem to have to yell at the Wii when it tells me I'm going too fast! My husband just laughs at me!

I am definitely going to look for the Slim and Sleek DVD. I think I had it in my hand one day and put it back. But now that I've heard your review, I might need to go back and get it!

I have my rehearsal dinner dress too.... I suppose I should try it on now. I weigh a bit less than I did when I got married, so it should fit.... but things have "shifted" around and it may not fit the same!

The worst thing for me about being overweight is I would avoid places I might run into someone that knew me when I wasn't heavy. Or if I was at a high school game watching my daughter, I would avoid leaving the stands because I didn't want to walk in front of all those people. I also had the major embarrassment of being asked to get off a roller coaster because I couldn't buckle the belt. My kids were more upset that I couldn't ride, not that I was heavy.

Thanks for sharing that story. I'm sure it was tough to bring it up. It is amazing the things that we think of that the "average size" person might not even think about... like walking in front of others.


Well.... my poor kitty has a terrible UTI going on. I finally got a urine sample to bring to the vet today and it is bright red. Just another thing to add to my busy week, but I'm sure she is feeling icky, so I will fit in the 30 minute ride to the vet today.

Aunt Flo arrived this morning (I never know when she will visit these days as "the change" has begun").... and that explains why I have been wanting to eat NONSTOP for the past few days! Hopefully now that I know WHY I feel this way, I can find a way to combat the feeling. But I have a feeling that it won't be a great week on the scale. Plus I've had a few exercise interruptions, so I haven't gotten in my 5k run since last Friday. I have been exercising, but I am suffering from some stress incontinence issues (sorry if that is TMI) and I need to get that solved before I can continue to run (I do okay running in the morning, but evening run is different.) . I am avoiding my water today to see if I can run tonight without incident. It's a B*TCH getting old!!

Talk to you later.......................P

 

[redwalker]

Thanks, Jen! It does feel good! Counting my calories very closely for the next 2 days so I can have a decent loss this week. Only had one good week of loss this time around but since I'm nearing my goal I know that's why it's like this!

Asked DH for the Just Dance Wii game for Valentine's Day! It's $30 on Amazon and $40 everywhere else!

QOTD: My thing has always been clothes. When I began this journey I took out a pair of red jeans that I hadn't worn in years and everyday I tried them in until they fit comfortably. I just donated them to BB/BS last week! I have gone from a 16 to a 10/12 though those are feeling big right now. I lost weight in my hips first so most of my pants are hanging. I have some that are a little snug in the waist but I think that's the way they are made. I'm looking forward to buying some 8s soon. I have to see if I still have some up in the attic from before having my kids. That would be cool. I have my dress from my rehearsal dinner which is the next dress I hope to fit into. I have some 10s that I still can't fit into but they are getting better.

I have been doing the Slim and Sleek Pilates 3 mile walk with Leslie Sansone and have noticed a big difference in my abs in the last several days. I did 2 of the miles this morning and then the 2 mile fat burning walk with the 3 pound weights. I feel I need to do at least 1 workout with weights everyday to make it really work for me. Some of the exercises on the EA Sports Active are getting easier to do as well including the push ups and crunches. Though i still seem to have to yell at the Wii when it tells me I'm going too fast! My husband just laughs at me!

I would love to see you in a size 8! I think that would be a great size for you and a reasonable goal too! IT is incredible to see you melt before my eyes..and see this energetic, healthy person emerge. You have taken back you! You look so much like you did in college our freshmen year....it is just awesome! And by the way, you should have your hubby join you or at least do the wii after you, so you will get a chance to laugh at him! don't know if we will get to walk before our trip to Disney, how does the week of Feb 8-12 look? Keep up the hard work!!!

 

[beansf]

The WISH Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge
Week 4 Biggest Loser!!

#1- 3.64 % - beansf




Congratulations beansf!!! What a great week you have had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser.

Wow, I am shocked. Thanks for the congratulations. I can only hope to maintain this week. I wish I could say I have done better, but I have struggled off and on since Saturday.

On a happier note, a big congratulations to all of our superstars and especially our biggest loser, beansf! Way to go!

THANKS!

Congrats beansf

Thanks to you, teapot!

Well.... my poor kitty has a terrible UTI going on. I finally got a urine sample to bring to the vet today and it is bright red. Just another thing to add to my busy week, but I'm sure she is feeling icky, so I will fit in the 30 minute ride to the vet today.

Awww! I hope your kitty gets better super-soon!

 

[redwalker]

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

When I was 170 in 2006, I can remember my knees hurting every time I would get up from playing with my kids on the floor. My knees, legs and back hurting when I would run after my kids. I remember one day I was going to go on a slide at a play ground with my 5 year old, and she looked at me and told me I couldn't because I was too big and that "you hurt mommy". That put a arrow in my heart, and it really made me realize my kids expect I can't play with them, only daddy can. That really sunk. Now that I am a healthy person, my kids expect me to play on the playground, and I love it! We have so much fun together, I look at the other parents that just sit there, and watch. Maybe they watch for different reasons, maybe they are tired, or are injured, or just feel like they can't more though the playground, or maybe they think they will look silly. I say, be silly, if you can't be silly with your own kids, who can you really be silly with. They will forever remember how you played with them, and how the other parents just watch. I want to be a active parent, and I want to be around to see my kids grow into the wonderful people that will change the world. I don't want to miss anything. Staying healthy means I will get to see the fantastic show that they are. I want to travel the world with my husband and have as many wonderful times together as we possibly can..and I certainly don't want my weight to be a factor in taking away from any of that....

 

[lovedvc]

QOTD: What is the worst thing about being overweight, out of shape or unhealthy?

One the worst things is the example that I set for my children. I know they were small when I was heavier and smoking, but it doesn't mean they don't remember. My boys have me on a pedestal they believe that I can do no wrong. They adore me and I adore them. I asked my little one the other day if he remembers when I used to smoke and he told me he remembers that I would go outside. Those little sponges absorb everything. Since 2005 I lost 50 lbs and quit smoking. I buy healthier foods now and make better choices. I may have gained 15 lbs back, but I now go to the gym 4 days a week. I am the healthiest I have ever been. I am in better shape now than I was at 17 years old. My kids notice these things. They always ask if something is healthy for them. My oldest can't wait till he is old enough to join me at the gym.


This week has been a little rough for me scale wise. I know, I know stay off the scale but I am OCD about it. Over the weekend I had a 40th birthday party to attend and a family get together. At the b-day party I only used 5 flex points and completely avoided the alcohol. At the family get together I used about 10 flex points. I have been watching my diet all week and have increased my calorie burn at the gym and the scale is showing a 2lb gain. I'm hoping its only because I had different foods than what my body is used too and a little too much salt. I'm sticking it out and trying not to let it get too me.

 

[pjlla]

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

When I was 170 in 2006, I can remember my knees hurting every time I would get up from playing with my kids on the floor. My knees, legs and back hurting when I would run after my kids. I remember one day I was going to go on a slide at a play ground with my 5 year old, and she looked at me and told me I couldn't because I was too big and that "you hurt mommy". That put a arrow in my heart, and it really made me realize my kids expect I can't play with them, only daddy can. That really sunk. Now that I am a healthy person, my kids expect me to play on the playground, and I love it! We have so much fun together, I look at the other parents that just sit there, and watch. Maybe they watch for different reasons, maybe they are tired, or are injured, or just feel like they can't more though the playground, or maybe they think they will look silly. I say, be silly, if you can't be silly with your own kids, who can you really be silly with. They will forever remember how you played with them, and how the other parents just watch. I want to be a active parent, and I want to be around to see my kids grow into the wonderful people that will change the world. I don't want to miss anything. Staying healthy means I will get to see the fantastic show that they are. I want to travel the world with my husband and have as many wonderful times together as we possibly can..and I certainly don't want my weight to be a factor in taking away from any of that....

I love your answer. I hope to spend some quality time traveling with DH when we retire... but I'm sincerely concerned that his health will be SO bad by then that we won't be able to and we will spend our retirement with me nursing him. It makes me sad to think of. I don't know what to do to get him moving and taking better care of himself. I know I can't make him... he needs to do it for HIMSELF... but it would be really nice to give him a big push.

QOTD: What is the worst thing about being overweight, out of shape or unhealthy?

One the worst things is the example that I set for my children. I know they were small when I was heavier and smoking, but it doesn't mean they don't remember. My boys have me on a pedestal they believe that I can do no wrong. They adore me and I adore them. I asked my little one the other day if he remembers when I used to smoke and he told me he remembers that I would go outside. Those little sponges absorb everything. Since 2005 I lost 50 lbs and quit smoking. I buy healthier foods now and make better choices. I may have gained 15 lbs back, but I now go to the gym 4 days a week. I am the healthiest I have ever been. I am in better shape now than I was at 17 years old. My kids notice these things. They always ask if something is healthy for them. My oldest can't wait till he is old enough to join me at the gym.

What a GREAT reason to get healthy.... to be a healthy influence on your kids!!

I actually saw my DD read a nutrition label today before deciding which snack to grab! I was so excited!

It is a LASTING influence too.... our healthy children will then have/raise healthy children of their own!! What an exciting thought... that OUR healthy lifestyle could be influencing future generations!!

I've gotta run again! I'll try to hop back on later tonight................P

 

[maiziezoe]

Need some advice/comments...

Here is some background...I started this journey on the 1st of January and started WW about the same time. Each week I have lost a decent amount of weight (13 pounds for the month of January). Tonight when I weighed in at WW, I had loss 3.8 pounds for the week. I am logging all my food and eating my daily allowance of WW points. I am not eating my flex points or exchanging any of my exercise points for extra food. Last week I earned over 40 points for my exercising. For exercise, I am doing the C25K, walking on the treadmill, pilates, lifting weights, doing the Wii Fit, Active and Just Dance. I have been increasing my exercising every day. For example, today I logged 4.65 miles of running and walking (I ran about 1/2 of the distance). When I look at the data I get from my Nike+, I burned 648 calories for my efforts.

Here are my questions:
1. I have been really cold lately (this is not normal for me...even when it is cold outside) and have a hard time warming up. Does anyone else have this happen? I have only loss 13 pounds but could it be from the diet? How about all the exercising? Any ideas?

2. For those of you who exercise a lot, how do you decide what is the right amount to eat to do well with both exercising AND weight loss? I have been trying to change things up because some days I am hungry. I sometimes wonder if I should be focusing on certain types of foods to sustain the exercising or if I should try eating a little more at times. I am just worried that I might gain weight instead of lose it if I eat a bit more.

I guess I am just looking to hear from people who might be balancing the food and exercise better then me and how you make the decision as to how much to eat.

Jen ~ I have the same problem with being cold all the time. Before Christmas I used to keep the house set at 65 (my son calls me a slumlord... I've tried to explain to him that if it was 65 in August, he would be thrilled. ). I was hot all the time and blamed it on early menopause. Since Christmas I've lost a little over 17 pounds and now the house is set at 68 and I am still cold. I live in my Blackhawks sweatshirt.

Just saw the commercial for the Wii game , Just Dance! I soooo want that now!!!! Looks like a blast!

Just Dance is so much fun!!!

Tracey What a great feeling!!!

Okay all I need some advice...Monday I walked 2 miles then *started* my c25k - that's in * because I actually did 1/2 the program and my legs got very sore so I decided to start out w/1/2 this week. Yesterday did Jillian's Trouble Spots - went really light on lunges, squats etc well my legs are sore again today...so my big question: do I do the c25k today or wait until tomorrow? What I don't want is to get so sore I quit (not that I would do that )...

I say skip today and do it again tomorrow. I don't want you to quit. You're my C25k buddy!!

 

[maiziezoe]

Today was Week 1, Day 2 of my C25k training and it was HORRIBLE!!! I decided to run outside today because the sun is kind of shining... 10 seconds into my first 60 second run, my pants started falling down. I mean down, down. Like just past my hips. I was carrying my iPod Touch in one hand and a bottle of water in my other hand and for the next 3 60 second running times, I had to figure out how to hold my pants up, hold the water bottle, hold my iPod and run at the same time. I looked like a dork. Since I couldn't use my arms, I felt like I was running through a foot of snow. I finally passed my house and ditched the water bottle and ran the rest of my 60 second runs with one hand holding my iPod and the other holding my pants up. It was just terrible. I came home and drowned my sorrows in an hour of step aerobics.

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

The worst thing for me was chest pains. I started having chest pains in October. I stopped having chest pains at the end of December after I lost my first 5 pounds. I am hoping as I lose more weight I can get off all my non-Lupus related meds.

Congrats to beans!!!!!​

 

[ladytink75]

Today's QOTD:
What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

I have to say is not being able to find clothes that fit me and are not to "old fashioned" or "granny" type... I am a 34 year old women I don't want to look nor dress like I am older... I like these trendy clothes that I once was able to wear.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

Deluding myself that I wasn't overweight/out of shape/unhealthy. Until I faced the reality, I wasn't doing anything to change the situation. Once you believe you need and want to make a change, even when I have a "bad" day, it's not a disaster -- I may eat too much and not work out, but I don't start drinking soda, I do realize I'm not doing what I need to, and I do eventually (sometimes it takes awhile), get back to doing what I need to.

I'm still overweight/out of shape/unhealthy, but I used to be moreso. I am determined to not continue to be that way!

I am actually coming off of 4 days of not being responsive to what I need. Now I'm paying for it, and I'm determined to get things going again.

Maria

 

[50sjayne]

Happy to say that I reached 159.8 this morning! Just gotta stay below until Friday! Hope to see 158.8 as that's my lowest! Really want to see 156.7 cause that will mean 45 pounds lost!!!!!

Got in 4 miles this morning. Going to work for awhile at 11:30 and then come home around 1:30 if I don't have anybody to give a massage to. Then I will do another 2 mile workout. I really want to get on the elliptical tonight!

Gonna be running around all afternoon with the girls so I'm not sure if I'll get anything in tonight as we have to practice flute and check out the video we recorded yesterday for DD1s book report. She also needs to discuss with her dad what she wants to do for her inventors fair project. I give him the science related projects to do with her. I can't do it all! She has a few ideas but needs help narrowing them down and making a logical decision on how to solve the problem.

Time to clean up the living room while the laundry finishes. Kitchen is already done and it had better stay that way since I'm not cooking in it today!

Congrats--this is huge....

QOTD: What was the worst thing about being overweight

Just one thing?! Everything. I didn't like the person I saw in the mirror as it didn't match the person I was inside. I couldn't believe how I looked in photos which is how others saw me. I didn't like that I couldn't keep up with my kids. I didn't like that I couldn't do all the activities that I enjoy.

Pictures were the worst I think. And clothes, yeah.

Wow, I am shocked. Thanks for the congratulations. I can only hope to maintain this week. I wish I could say I have done better, but I have struggled off and on since Saturday.



THANKS!



Thanks to you, teapot!



Awww! I hope your kitty gets better super-soon![/QUOTE]

Pjlla, they'll try to sell you uber expensive cat food and tell you that's the only food they can eat and it's not true. My cats were eating chicken soup for the catlovers soul which is a great food but higher in fish than you'd like for cats prone to uti. They're eating the Costco food now- no one has any problems including the boy who was having some trouble (mostly stressed from a mischievious kitten I think) Wet food is always better too.

Today was Week 1, Day 2 of my C25k training and it was HORRIBLE!!! I decided to run outside today because the sun is kind of shining... 10 seconds into my first 60 second run, my pants started falling down. I mean down, down. Like just past my hips. I was carrying my iPod Touch in one hand and a bottle of water in my other hand and for the next 3 60 second running times, I had to figure out how to hold my pants up, hold the water bottle, hold my iPod and run at the same time. I looked like a dork. Since I couldn't use my arms, I felt like I was running through a foot of snow. I finally passed my house and ditched the water bottle and ran the rest of my 60 second runs with one hand holding my iPod and the other holding my pants up. It was just terrible. I came home and drowned my sorrows in an hour of step aerobics.

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

The worst thing for me was chest pains. I started having chest pains in October. I stopped having chest pains at the end of December after I lost my first 5 pounds. I am hoping as I lose more weight I can get off all my non-Lupus related meds.

Congrats to beans!!!!!​

Ohmygosh that is so funny! I had trouble with my pants at work though, awhile back and finally one of the meat cutters took pity on me and cut me some twine for a belt. Sheez--I hadn't had a belt in years.....I got one though and use it everytime I need one ;-)
And congrats to Beans! That is amazing!

 

[jennz]

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

When I was 170 in 2006, I can remember my knees hurting every time I would get up from playing with my kids on the floor. My knees, legs and back hurting when I would run after my kids. I remember one day I was going to go on a slide at a play ground with my 5 year old, and she looked at me and told me I couldn't because I was too big and that "you hurt mommy". That put a arrow in my heart, and it really made me realize my kids expect I can't play with them, only daddy can. That really sunk. Now that I am a healthy person, my kids expect me to play on the playground, and I love it! We have so much fun together, I look at the other parents that just sit there, and watch. Maybe they watch for different reasons, maybe they are tired, or are injured, or just feel like they can't more though the playground, or maybe they think they will look silly. I say, be silly, if you can't be silly with your own kids, who can you really be silly with. They will forever remember how you played with them, and how the other parents just watch. I want to be a active parent, and I want to be around to see my kids grow into the wonderful people that will change the world. I don't want to miss anything. Staying healthy means I will get to see the fantastic show that they are. I want to travel the world with my husband and have as many wonderful times together as we possibly can..and I certainly don't want my weight to be a factor in taking away from any of that....

I love what you wrote!!

 

[beansf]

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?


When I was carrying more weight, the WORST thing to me was that it increased my blood pressure to where I was borderline-high and therefore, less healthy. Now that I have it down closer to where I need to be health-wise, the worst thing is that the extra weight can put me in a bad mood or make me feel bad about myself.

 

[jennz]

Today was Week 1, Day 2 of my C25k training and it was HORRIBLE!!! I decided to run outside today because the sun is kind of shining... 10 seconds into my first 60 second run, my pants started falling down. I mean down, down. Like just past my hips. I was carrying my iPod Touch in one hand and a bottle of water in my other hand and for the next 3 60 second running times, I had to figure out how to hold my pants up, hold the water bottle, hold my iPod and run at the same time. I looked like a dork. Since I couldn't use my arms, I felt like I was running through a foot of snow. I finally passed my house and ditched the water bottle and ran the rest of my 60 second runs with one hand holding my iPod and the other holding my pants up. It was just terrible. I came home and drowned my sorrows in an hour of step aerobics.

Today's QOTD:

What is/was the WORST thing (in your opinion) about being overweight/out of shape/unhealthy?

The worst thing for me was chest pains. I started having chest pains in October. I stopped having chest pains at the end of December after I lost my first 5 pounds. I am hoping as I lose more weight I can get off all my non-Lupus related meds.

Congrats to beans!!!!!​

I'm not laughing in a mean way honest!!! I can just picture me doing the same thing!! But hey you are running and your outside (how did that happen?!) and you had the perfect excuse to quit and you didn't use it!

I am taking off today, did a few laps around Wal-Mart lol - had dd with me so we zigged and zagged. I have to tell you Monday on my c25k run I almost fell of the treadmill TWICE! dd came running upstairs to check on me. That's when I decided I always need to have someone home when I do this! (Did I mention I'm not very coordinated? I need a smiley w/two left feet!)