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

[kimara]

thanks for all the kind comments and encouragement!!
you are all so kind and ONE-derful

 

[redlight]

QOTD: What works for me is daily exercise and eating more protein early in the day. What works less well is when I eat too many carbs especially sugars late in the day. Drinking alcohol also doesn't help me.

I'm down two pounds this week. I'm part of a wedding party in two weeks. The BM's dress fits fairly well now, but a couple more pounds lost would be very nice.

 

[donac]

I sent you cow 4 points, but you must have decided not to publicly embarrass me since I was sick/hurt and on the bottom of the list.

week 5 wasn't much better. Teeth flossing, the easiest thing on the list, did me in.

I don't like to embarrass people but I think I will try to post those who participated so that they know I got their points. YOu were not alone but I am glad that you gave it a try. Keep at it.

 

[50sjayne]

what's not working--I am still eating too much "white" food. But I'm doing better. For instance this week dh was out of town and one night (after a long day at work) I really just wanted a box of mac and cheese. In the past I would have made it and sat down and ate the whole box. Instead I made it with skim milk, a tiny bit of butter, a can of beans and some diced tomatoes. Sprinkled a little mozzarella on top and baked it. I ate it for four meals!! So, not good with the white flour noodles, but I'm getting there. I need to start making the switch to more whole grains. Do you think they'll ever make Kraft mac and cheese with whole grains?

I'm curious what kind of beans you used?

I'm decided to become a chocolate snob, and only eat the really good chocolate, that way I can tell myself most of the Valentine's chocolates aren't good enough for me!

tigger813 - I enjoy Bejewelled too! Hope you enjoy your relaxing day so you don't end up sick!



They do! and it does not taste good Actually it might only be whole wheat, not whole grain, but it is like eating a cardboard box! Why does regular KD taste so good? That is something I could eat a whole box of


PrincessBride - hope your DD feels better soon, and you can get a good nights sleep!

MaizieZoe - Happy Anniversary a day early

Off to eat a good lunch now while I'm still feeling positive and motivated.

HA HA HA--yeah I tried the Annies mac once and blech! I have had success with using some up adding sun dried tomatoes--pretty good. And you've hit upon something good with the chocolate snob thing. Why take in those extra calories if you are not practically having an orgasm? I'm doing the same thing with wine. Never thought in my wildest dreams I'd be a wine snob--but I am....BTW QUOTD:

What's working....dealing with my emotions in a healthy way. Yeah I dunno-- I think my crushes are healthy-- serotonin and all, from now on though no more 'real boys' There was only the one really... good wine in
moderation, eating healthier, dealing with things before they get out of hand.

Not Working--special occasions (holidays) where you think you get a pass. Skipping exercise, not enough sleep. Food as a reward.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Ok, I need some good thoughts sent my way today.

I sent good thoughts and I was happy to read a subsequent post that you had enjoyed the class! I started trying to go through this thread a couple of days ago and am just now catching up!

Today my sweet little baby girl turns three. I love her so much and I wish I could stop her from aging.

Happy birthday to your little one and I was happy to hear your aunt is doing well!

I made a super yummy smelling lowfat chicken soup for dinner.... lots of veggies and black beans too.

Recipe, please?

Thanks everyone for the well wishes for my doggie. He is doing a little better today. I didnt get much sleep last night so I didnt do my C25K today maybe tomorrow when I have some rest.

I'm so glad he's doing a little better. Keep us updated. I'm sending warm and fuzzy thoughts for your puppy.

And I was a gainer this week - +.4. Now, technically, that puts me still firmly in the "Maintainer" zone, but tell the truth - if you're losing and you get a +.4, it doesn't feel good and you think "well, I'd better get it together for next week! As a maintainer, though, I don't quite know how to react. Is it "well, I'm still within 2 lbs of my goal weight, so no need to worry yet" or is it "ack, I'm up. Better watch myself this week!" I'm leaning toward the second one, I have to say, but maybe that's premature. It's definitely a learning curve.

It's really interesting to hear about your journey as a maintainer. It really drives home that the changes I make now really need to be sustainable ones.

At this mornings weight loss I remained the same. I know in the past I heard your body can't lose and shrink at the same time. So that's what I'm gonna believe to get through this, this is my shrinking week, I can live with that.

I hadn't ever heard that before, but I love it! I also stayed exactly the same this week. I had actually lost a couple of pounds earlier in the week and then they popped back on. I stayed OP, got in my five days of excercise, and generally felt like I had a good week. My clothes are looser! I figure it will drop suddenly. I'm not really certain if I'm retaining water because I ate too much sodium this week (looking at my journal where I documented every bite, it doesn't seem like it) or if my scale is getting low on batteries or a little wonky. We'll see. I'm OP and not worried. I could do better with my water intake! Need to do Donac's challenge this week!

I don't like to embarrass people but I think I will try to post those who participated so that they know I got their points. YOu were not alone but I am glad that you gave it a try. Keep at it.

I haven't posted the last couple of weeks because of my potentially miserable showing! I just need to send them to you!!!

 

[tigger813]

Can't believe I haven't answered the question of the day yet!

QOTD: What's working for me is lots of water! 6-8 miles a day though I only did 2 today. Workouts first thing in the morning, main meal earlier in the day and a workout in the evening. Only 1-2 adult drinks a week on weekends only! One handful of M&Ms to make me feel satisfied every day. Green tea at least once a day.

Thinking about heading to bed soon! I'm feeling tired, probably the mudslide DH made me. Hoping to have more energy tomorrow. I may have overdone it a little bit this week trying to fend off PMS so I'm feeling quite tired today! Looking forward to a rather quiet day tomorrow. Probably take the girls to get their haircut and then make stuff for church on Sunday. Gotta pack lots of water and diet snacks for that. Probably bring some green tea with me as I'll be there about 4 hours watching the 4-6 year olds! Gotta pick some Disney movies for them to watch. Got my IPOD ready with some kids music and dance music. I may be dancing to that too!

Good night all! We never got downstairs to play on the Wii tonight so we'll have to do it tomorrow! Did play Disney Guess Who! and watch Idol. Now we're watching Family Guy Star Wars episode!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

and we ARE proud of you!!!

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

 

[sahbushka]

Was up .4 this week but I feel really good about that considering the night before wi I had a HUGE meal. I know this coming week is going to be an amazing loss for me. congrats to all the losers out there and to all of us who are sticking with our commitment to a healthier us!

SarahMay

 

[carmiedog]

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

that.seriously.sucks.

I've been sick the last two weeks, but at least I know I'll be over it soon.

I don't know how constant the discomfort is or if it comes and goes. I hope you find something you can do to exercise. If not, just make maintaining your new goal and don't worry about losing right now.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

Wow. I thought that was a preschool thing. I never heard of it until I worked in a preschool for awhile and it went around a couple of times. None of the adults ever got it but its possible for the kids to pass it on apparently. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[my3princes]

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

I hope that your condition improves quickly

 

[redlight]

I didn't realize until just now, but I've lost 25 in total (and am at the lowest I've been in a couple years).

 

[LuvBaloo]

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

what a crappy disease

 

[cclovesdis]

Yesterday's QOTD: What is working is exercising and counting points perfectly. What isn't working is skipping exercise, not having a working pedometer, and skipping tracking what I eat. Also, meals out aren't helping either.

On the pedometer note, someone asked about a good one and I ordered the exact one that was recommended. Thanks! Can't wait for it to arrive.

 

[jennz]

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

It CAN last 6 months but doesn't for everyone. Mine was about 2 weeks where it was super painful, almost just stayed in bed every day. After that I was still achy but able to get around, for the next week, then just achy for about a month after that. I remember so well b/c I was at my parents for the worst of it and a 1200 mile drive home while I was still achy after 3 1/2 weeks!

I hope yours passes quickly!!! The good news is you know you don't have to live with this forever.

 

[redwalker]

Originally Posted by LuvBaloo View Post
I'm decided to become a chocolate snob, and only eat the really good chocolate, that way I can tell myself most of the Valentine's chocolates aren't good enough for me!

I decided to be a chocolate snob a while ago. It does work...especially when all that crappy chocolate comes in from my mom to the kids at all the holidays. FYI-most of that chocolate actually has trans fat in it. They may say it doesn't and put 0 on the information section on the box. Look at the ingredients, anything partially hydrogenated is TRANS FAT! Even if it isn't listed..they are playing the game by making the serving size smaller, so the trans fat comes with in the guidelines of 0 Trans Fat..but it is in there! So, those candies come in...thank you Nana...then go right in the trash when no one is looking. It is a challenge educating my own mom on these things, but it has to be done. OH, Airheads has trans fat too! My kids were sad about that one, but I told them it isn't my fault the manufacture chose to use bad ingredients, don't be mad at me.... I do love Godiva, and Lindt, but there is a Chocolatetier in New York that my husband ordered from one year for Valentines for me called Martine Chocolates 1-212-705-2347. They were absolutely AWESOME.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all! Hope that too many of you aren't snowed in this morning.

I am finally back down to my goal weight. I am going to try hard not to slack. I am allowing myself free reign on movies this weekend! I have figured out something I never really took seriously before-- I really do reward myself with food. That's not any good. I feel great that I had a great week even with having a huge plate of home made cookies in the house. I did cut down on the butter in them using some karo syrup.

Yay! Back at goal weight. Now you know you can live through the holidays and deal with it and be back where you need to be reasonably quickly. I think your plan for next year is even better!

Not sure what I'll get in for workouts today. Just feeling lazy I guess. Think my body is telling me to take it easy. It's just a feeling but I'm going to follow it so I don't get hurt or sick. Always listen to your body!

In yoga class they say "honor your body." You've been working your pretty darn hard so it probably needs a fews days off!

Because of my Lupus, I have a higher chance of having a stroke so I used to take my blood pressure 4 times a day. I just haven't been doing that lately because I am afraid to look at the numbers. I had my youngest son 3 weeks early because of my bp and my youngest daughter 3 and a half weeks early because of my bp.

Sometimes I am like an ostrich... I stick my head in the ground to avoid knowing bad things. That's probably how I got fat.

. If you are afraid to look then you probably need to get it checked out. I've switched blood pressure meds over the years because you body adapts -- just like it does in the old weight loss thing. The important thing is for you to be happy and healthy!

Hope your DD feels better soon, princessbride6205.

Congratulations on your consistently strong losses this challenge! And on your NSV as well!

Thanks! It's pretty darn exciting!

I am in maintenance, but truly I am just muddling along as well. Working out. Tracking my food (mostly). But I can feel those old habits wanting to creep back in and given that I am at goal and maintaining, there is less to stand in the way than there was when I was striving to lose. This week, there was a box of Kashi Good Friends cereal that had my name writtten all over it. I know there are worse things, but for me, eating cereal straight out of the box is a big red flag. I am very aware that I am standing at the edge of a very steep, very slippery slope.

Well, I guess if you have to eat something out of a box, cereal is a pretty good choice. I am sure that maintenance is a process like weight loss -- it takes time to figure out what works and what doesn't. Back away from the slope and run back to the place that you were when you worked so hard to reach your goal. If I was in maintenance and had .4 gain I wouldn't worry about it if it was just a fluctuation, but if I knew it was because I was slipping into some of my old habits, then I would keep working on my old habits. I know you can do this!

At this mornings weight loss I remained the same. I know in the past I heard your body can't lose and shrink at the same time.

Interesting theory -- hope it's true. I think maintaining is underrated by some folks but it is always a plus in my book!

I haven't posted the last couple of weeks because of my potentially miserable showing! I just need to send them to you!!!

Remember that you don't have to do the whole COW if you don't want to. You could pick just one habit, i.e. floss your teeth every day, and send just those points to donac. Just like everything else that we do, we try to be really flexible and let you pick and choose what works for you.

Personally, I love the COW. I do it every week but I rarely get a perfect score. It has helped me build some great habits over the 14 months that I've done it. And it was thanks to the COW that I took up my lifelong dream of playing the piano at age 49! Thanks, donac, for being our COW keeper!

, Buffy. I am so sorry that you are going through this. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself. I hope that you are one of the ones who shakes it after a week or two.

Was up .4 this week but I feel really good about that considering the night before wi I had a HUGE meal. I know this coming week is going to be an amazing loss for me. congrats to all the losers out there and to all of us who are sticking with our commitment to a healthier us!

You've done so well, SarahMay! Kudos to you!

I didn't realize until just now, but I've lost 25 in total (and am at the lowest I've been in a couple years).

Yes, I've noticed how your ticker is moving down to your goal now that you have delurked!

Have a great day all!

 

[MelanieC]

Sorry I'm late checking in and getting the QOTD out. We slept in and are enjoying all our snow


Saturday's QOTD: What is something you have learned from reading a book, watching a tv show, heard from someone, etc. that really clicked and helped you in your weight loss journey?

Mine is sort of a culmination of places I have learned about this topic. It started with a self awareness about the foods I put into my mouth back from my weight watchers days. I first started to consciously only buy things that were all natural and I'd really watch the ingredients in my food. The single source of motivation I have gotten on this subject has been from Tosca Reno from the Eat Clean Diet. I don't follow her diet necessarily because I don't believe in not counting calories. That doesn't work for me. But I've learned so much from her in inspiration and ideas about how to cook, eat and live a clean lifestyle. Jillian Michaels and Jillian McKeith are two other inspirational people who I have learned more about eating clean. Last and not least is the Eat Clean magazine. So many great ideas in this magazine.

 

[jbm02]

Saturday's QOTD: What is something you have learned from reading a book, watching a tv show, heard from someone, etc. that really clicked and helped you in your weight loss journey?

Mine is my 28 day rule: I try to do something for 28 straight days and eventually, it becomes a habit. I did this with my 5AM boot camp classes (well, it's 3x a week so I did 5 days a week - for the work week) and now my body just seems to wake up at 4:35, even on the weekends. Since the first COW, this has been working with my water, 2x a day fruits and vegetables. Hmmm..at some point I'll remember to add taking multi vitamins because I always seem to forget those!

For those of you who have maintained journals, HOW do you keep up with it? By the time I check the posts on this thread, go to work, exercise, make dinner, etc etc, I just don't feel "interesting" enough to keep up with my journal. I did terrific the weeks I kept the journal so I know it can help. I just don't feel very literate sometimes...

 

[MelanieC]

DH and I had a nice day today. We got a new toaster at BB&B, then ate a fajita burrito at Chipotle. Very yummy! It was our first time there.


I am going to enjoy my weekend but not too much. I just had a cup of green tea and will have another one again later while watching tv. I think I'm a bit run down though feeling ok. Think my body is telling me to take it easy. It's just a feeling but I'm going to follow it so I don't get hurt or sick. Always listen to your body!

Love Chipotle - It's my absolute favorite fast food and they really do fast food right. It's probably the most healthies fast food you can get. There onlly downfall is salt, but all fast food falls at that. They use fresh ingredients and actually cook. I don't even think they have freezers. My favorite is either a veggie burrito or if I'm wanting to be healthier and not have white rice or white tortilla I'll have a vegetarian salad with lettuce, fajita veggies, black beans (usually have them give me more than one spoonful since it's my source of protein, 2 heaping spoonfulls of the fresh mild salsa, 1 spoonfull of the medium green salsa, and guacamole - So tasty and pretty healthy for fast food.

Take it easy - Hopefully you get your energy back soon!

I switched scales two weeks into the challenge. I'm really glad I did it, becasue my new scale is much more consistent. If you do decide to switch scales be prepared for ugliness. I had to add 6 pounds back into my original weight. It made for a rough week, because I had to deal with the fact that I was even heavier than I thought I was.

Qof the Day--what's working? Exercising--I love to exercise. I just forget some times. Also, eating smaller portions. When I am comtemplating eating something that I know is a bad choice, I ask myself--do I really want to come on here and type that out for everyone to see? You all are providing positive reinforcement without even knowing it. I am also still really glad that I gave up the diet soda.

What's not working--I am still eating too much "white" food. But I'm doing better. For instance this week dh was out of town and one night (after a long day at work) I really just wanted a box of mac and cheese. In the past I would have made it and sat down and ate the whole box. Instead I made it with skim milk, a tiny bit of butter, a can of beans and some diced tomatoes. Sprinkled a little mozzarella on top and baked it. I ate it for four meals!! So, not good with the white flour noodles, but I'm getting there. I need to start making the switch to more whole grains. Do you think they'll ever make Kraft mac and cheese with whole grains?

Oh no - yuck! I bet that was awful to have to add the pounds back on aftr getting the new scale! I'm glad you gave up diet soda too - that stuff is bad for you - worse than regular soda! The mac and cheese sounds good!

Weighed in this morning... down 1.3 pounds. I was a little miffed because when I weighed myself on Tuesday, I was down 2 pounds... so I actually gained weight during my weight loss. Does that make sense? I cranked up my work-outs this week by adding my C25k training to my hour a day workouts. I think I am gaining muscle. I also think I need to eat more because I am working out more.


Friday's QOTD - Now that we have been doing this challenge for a little over a month now. What is working for you, what is not working for you. Do you feel you are on track and if not what can you do to get yourself back on track?

Working for me: Working out. Logging everything I eat. Having a great support system.

Not working for me: I need to eat more.

Way to go on the weight loss

I'm decided to become a chocolate snob, and only eat the really good chocolate, that way I can tell myself most of the Valentine's chocolates aren't good enough for me!

I'm a chocolate snob too! I love th darkest healthiest chocolate you can get. I try to make it organic if possible and the smallest amount of ingredients in the list. Especially love it with very little sugar.

2/5 Friday QOTD - Now that we have been doing this challenge for a little over a month now. What is working for you, what is not working for you. Do you feel you are on track and if not what can you do to get yourself back on track?

I am in maintenance, but truly I am just muddling along as well. Working out. Tracking my food (mostly). But I can feel those old habits wanting to creep back in and given that I am at goal and maintaining, there is less to stand in the way than there was when I was striving to lose. This week, there was a box of Kashi Good Friends cereal that had my name writtten all over it. I know there are worse things, but for me, eating cereal straight out of the box is a big red flag. I am very aware that I am standing at the edge of a very steep, very slippery slope.

And I was a gainer this week - +.4. Now, technically, that puts me still firmly in the "Maintainer" zone, but tell the truth - if you're losing and you get a +.4, it doesn't feel good and you think "well, I'd better get it together for next week! As a maintainer, though, I don't quite know how to react. Is it "well, I'm still within 2 lbs of my goal weight, so no need to worry yet" or is it "ack, I'm up. Better watch myself this week!" I'm leaning toward the second one, I have to say, but maybe that's premature. It's definitely a learning curve.

It definately is a whole new learning exprience when maintaining. .4 is a very small flucation! Great job!

At this mornings weight loss I remained the same. I know in the past I heard your body can't lose and shrink at the same time. So that's what I'm gonna believe to get through this, this is my shrinking week, I can live with that. Tomorrow DH and I are going out to dinner for my b-day depending on the amount of snow, but I'll do whatever I have too to get out because I have a babysitter for the entire night. I'm pretty much planning on sushi, I can get a lot for less points and not feel guilty that I ate something bad for me and I also won't really have the sodium issues that I usually do.

Great way to look at it and it's true.

I am the same as last week but that is okay with me. I hurt my knee on Tuesday/Wednesday and it is just feeling better. I did some exercises this morning but mostly on my arms and abs so that I don't move the leg too much. Advil is doing a good job. I had some this morning and nothing since. I will take some this evening before bed.

I am sitting here waiting for the snow to come. Ds2 is at college and was going to get stuff after his last class and sit and watch dvds in his room all weekend. Ds1 is going up to visit with his girlfriend. So it is just dh and I with the dog and cats to sit out the storm. Dh just got back from the store to get an extra shovel. We have one that is good. The second one kept falling apart during the last storm so he had to replace that one. Now we each have one. He got the last one in Home depot. I guess I am going to get my work out this weekend.

I have some grading to do and some math work but I should be able to make time for something I want to do. Maybe even sew, but I have to get my machine out of the car.

Take care everyone. Be careful if you are in the way of the storm.

Hope your enjoying the snow!!! Sorry to hear about your knee!

QOTD: What works for me is daily exercise and eating more protein early in the day. What works less well is when I eat too many carbs especially sugars late in the day. Drinking alcohol also doesn't help me.

I'm down two pounds this week. I'm part of a wedding party in two weeks. The BM's dress fits fairly well now, but a couple more pounds lost would be very nice.

Whoo hoo - Great job on your weight loss this week.

Thanks!!!

Talked to the Dr today and it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH
So, I will do what I can, when I can and just hope for the best.

Oh no - Hope you have a speedy recovery. One day at a time, I agre with doing what you can.

Was up .4 this week but I feel really good about that considering the night before wi I had a HUGE meal. I know this coming week is going to be an amazing loss for me. congrats to all the losers out there and to all of us who are sticking with our commitment to a healthier us!

SarahMay

.4 is not bad considering you had big meal. Keep up the good work. Great attitude!

I didn't realize until just now, but I've lost 25 in total (and am at the lowest I've been in a couple years).

Woo hoo!

Yesterday's QOTD: What is working is exercising and counting points perfectly. What isn't working is skipping exercise, not having a working pedometer, and skipping tracking what I eat. Also, meals out aren't helping either.

On the pedometer note, someone asked about a good one and I ordered the exact one that was recommended. Thanks! Can't wait for it to arrive.

If it's the Omron one - I love mine. I've bought too - first was lost in the toliet, lol.

Originally Posted by LuvBaloo View Post
I'm decided to become a chocolate snob, and only eat the really good chocolate, that way I can tell myself most of the Valentine's chocolates aren't good enough for me!

I decided to be a chocolate snob a while ago. It does work...especially when all that crappy chocolate comes in from my mom to the kids at all the holidays. FYI-most of that chocolate actually has trans fat in it. They may say it doesn't and put 0 on the information section on the box. Look at the ingredients, anything partially hydrogenated is TRANS FAT! Even if it isn't listed..they are playing the game by making the serving size smaller, so the trans fat comes with in the guidelines of 0 Trans Fat..but it is in there! So, those candies come in...thank you Nana...then go right in the trash when no one is looking. It is a challenge educating my own mom on these things, but it has to be done. OH, Airheads has trans fat too! My kids were sad about that one, but I told them it isn't my fault the manufacture chose to use bad ingredients, don't be mad at me.... I do love Godiva, and Lindt, but there is a Chocolatetier in New York that my husband ordered from one year for Valentines for me called Martine Chocolates 1-212-705-2347. They were absolutely AWESOME.

So agree with the chocolate snob attitude. I mean why eat something that is just ok.