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

[jenanderson]

We have a few days off, so we're going to go out for a walk, and I'm toying with the idea of trying the c25k program. I hear so many of you talking about your running, and I have never been a runner, but I think it's something I'd like to try.

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." is one of other favorites. I need to really remember how much better I feel when my weight is lower, my knees don't hurt, my back doesn't ache. I need to think of that before I put the crap in my mouth.

Try the C25K!!!! I was NOT a runner, I never thought I would be a runner BUT...I AM a runner! I love using the C25K program. I will not lie and say it has all be easy - it was not. There are days where I love it and there are days I still hate it. Overall, I LOVE what I have accomplished and I feel great when I think about all I can now do. I think you should give it a try!

I love your quote!

I had a breakthrough yesterday!.....I went for my run despite some really nasty weather.

But I told myself that no one ever got fit from staying cozy and comfy.....:headache: There was nothing dangerous about the weather, it was just miserable, so I put on an extra layer, laced up the Trail Runners and off I went!

WAY TO GO! I bet you felt great after you went out running. I think your quote is one that I will be using a lot! It is not always fun to go out running in the winter but it is easy enough to put on the extra layer and go. Thanks for the new inspirational saying!

Ooohhh I like these sayings. My favorite is Give it your best and forget the rest from that Tony Horton guy. So many times I dont give myself credit for what I did good in a day. I am trying that C25K also it has been a challlange but I am glad I started!

It is so great to read about everyone who is trying the C25K program. I think it is great that we are all moving and trying new things!

QOTD: DON'T GIVE UP! DON"T GET FRUSTRATED!

Those are my personal quotes that I am trying to live by!

Love to read all these inspirational ideas! Thanks for sharing!

One of my favorite saying came from a Japanese proverb courtesy of www.sparkpeople.com. It is "Fall down seven times, get up eight."

jen, I love your quote. I had not heard that before. I remember corinnak's quote as well as LuvBaloo's about the dishes and Maria's that hunger is not an emergency. We may have to add a post on these challenges of motivations quotes!

Another great quote! I feel like a have a few days where I "fall down" seven times and it is great when I get back up!

I am making a list of all the quotes given and I will post them before the end of my week as coach. I think they are very powerful when you read them all and think about what we are doing!

My personal mantra is just keep swimmin...just keep swimmin

That made me laugh! So many times when I am struggling as I run (usually up a hill), I find myself thinking that over and over again!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am doing the worst job of posting here lately -- I promise I will improve, I have to! I could hardly do worse

Sunday QOTD: -- One nice thing I did for myself yesterday was to sleep in as late as I wanted to.

Monday QOTD: -- I always come back to, "There's plenty of time to solve this thing, but you got to stop using your mouth and start using your brain!" -- Major John Shepard, Stargate Atlantis

Just a general comment for everyone thinking about starting exercise and your current size -- I completed two half marathons at over 200 lbs. I started at a pace that was barely 16min miles, and now I'm down to 11:45, under the right conditions (yes, I'm much faster on the TM than outdoors!). I improved that speed and lost that weight over 3 years. I still have a way to go in my journey, but no matter where you are starting, you can do it! I can do it to, and I'm going to start acting like it again. I've been floundering, but I've decided I had to adjust to my new, lower weight, 'cause being under 200 is a mental as well as a physical shift. I'm seeing what is my new normal, and now I'm ready to lose again.

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Have fun at the olympics Shannon!

Qoftheday--Not really a quote--but my two little mantras to myself are: You are worth it, and you are strong.

I really enjoyed reading everyone's quotes. Thanks for sharing.

I ate too much at dinner--first time in a long time. I have excuses, but I'm not going to even post them, because really I knew what I was doing. Tomorrow is another day, and even if I have the same issues tomorrow (which I probably will) I need to plan better and remember the goal. I am strong and I am worth it.

Have a great evening!

 

[jenanderson]

I was really frustrated last week, but got on the scale and I actually LOST a pound!! Then this morning I finally broke through the week 4 C25K workout and finished the whole thing as directed!!

Way to go! That is great that you lost weight AND finished week 4 of the C25K!!!

QOTD Monday: Quote?
"Do I really love this food?" I try to ask myself this when something is not on plan. This one feels geeky as I type it now, but when I'm running, I sometimes repeat a little mantra to myself, along the lines of "I am strong." It helps motivate me on tough runs as well as help me recognize how great I feel during a good run.

Both of your quotes are great! I do not think "I am strong" is geeky at all! I find that I repeat "I can do this." over and over to myself when I run but I am now going to change it up a bit and think..."I am strong AND I can do this!"

My nutritionist sent me a text message last night that said, "If you feel hungry, your body is telling you something. Eat the right fuel and you will burn and aid in speeding your metabolism." And "A calorie burning diet REQUIRES protein."

It isn't really motivating... more like a reminder.

These are great reminders. I have to think about both of those things a lot as I make good food choices.

Jen, you got it just right. It's the WISH racing team motto and has gotten many people to their first starting line! I'm so glad it's helping you as well. I've got it on the back of my race shirt and have gotten many mid-race comments on it, too. Mostly from people as they were passing me. The great thing about running as a sport - the people who are faster or stronger are generally so encouraging and supportive of those who are just starting on the path.

I forget if you have read any John Bingham or not - He's a great author to read as you continue with your running. I love how he says that people at the back of the pack are working just as hard as the people in the front, we're just slower.

I swear that the motto has gotten me out of the house so many days. It has also been chanted as I run. I helped me feel brave enough to register for my first 5K, for the Virtual 5K and now I have actually even registered for a 7K! I have made it into a desktop pattern for my computer and now...I am going to put it on a shirt - love that idea!

I have just finished reading "Marathoning for Mortals" and loved it. I am thinking about reading another one of his books. I would love suggestions on any running books you recommend!

Hi everyone. I've been limited to lurking lately...

Jen, maybe we can get some t shirts made up with the DLF beats DNF beats DNS!!!
My DD's elementary school has the greatest slogan to inspire the kids:
It's All in The Attitude. 'nuff said.
I saw the greatest t shirt on a website. The front says "one more mile" and the back states "Please God, let there be someone behind me to read this"...!!! Perfect for me!!!

Jude - I hope you find a bit more time soon and you are able to do more then "lurk"!

I will for sure make us some great shirts! I think we need a couple as there are many great quotes here!

"Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it....well, with no mistakes in it yet!"

Love it!

I will never regret not running! that's a quote I use a lot to get me out the door on cold/long days! It always works, after every run I am glad I went!

This is another great one! I love all the running ones since I am new and need a lot of motivation!

DH & I decided the Olympics are too close to not go and see, so we're taking the rest of the week off and heading down to Vancouver to see some of the free things that are happening and have some fun. What the heck, the Olympics will probably only be in our home province once in our lifetime, and we have vacation days, so we're heading off tomorrow morning.

Have fun and enjoy your time doing all the Olympic sort of things! I bet you will have a great trip and think it is wonderful you can take advantage of experiencing something so huge!

"Be good to your body, it's the only place you have to live."

This is so true and it is one of the reasons why I decided I needed to make changes!

“Losing weight is Hard. Maintaining weight is hard. Being overweight is hard. Choose your hard.”

When it seems like it would be easier to give up or not to track my food or not to workout or do a run, It helps to remember that the I used to live was actually even harder than whatever it is I'm not feeling like doing on a particular day.

For those interested in WISH racing shirts, they are probably going to do another order this summer so people will have them for fall races and the Marathon weekend.

Ahh...another great quote from you! I think that is so true...it is hard to be overweight and I am going to choose to live an easier life being healthy.

Can't weight to order a WISH racing shirt! Thanks for the update!

 

[maiziezoe]

I made this for dinner tonight... it was so good. It's from WW and is 4 points per serving.

Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken

1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz buttermilk
1/2 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces

* Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

* Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

* Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.

* Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 breast per serving.

 

[sahbushka]

I made this for dinner tonight... it was so good. It's from WW and is 4 points per serving.

Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken

1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz buttermilk
1/2 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces

* Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

* Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

* Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.

* Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 breast per serving.

Is this the one from the comfort classics cookbook?

 

[Carys]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Today I have two tasks:

- go to Costco and re-stock the fridge with the right stuff
- ignore the rain and get out for a walk

Today's QOTD: "Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." Winston Churchill

LuvBaloo, have an awesome time at the Olympics!

 

[happysmyly]

Wow--what a great day--back from vacation and I had enough time off and on today to 'catch up' with this wonderfully inspiring group--started this morning on pg 146

Happy to report that I 'only' gained 6 pounds--I really thought that it was going to be closer to 10... so I will work hard to be able to have that 20 lb clippie back I did pretty well the first 3 1/2 days - but the last 6 1/2 days not good at all... and have been evaluating what was 'worth it' (monte cristos and pomme frites) and what wasn't (cheetos)... also putting into words concrete plans to help with doing better on my next trip--whenever that turns out to be

Not going to try to catch up with the answers to QOTDs for 10 days... but have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts--thank you so very much for being here--to help me get back on track and to not even think of giving up after such a huge gain

With Kimara's progress in BMI to 'overweight' from 'obese'... got me looking into it and in just 5 more pounds lost I will be out of the 'morbidly obese' into the 'level 2 obese' category Think I'm gonna cry a bit when that finally happens--that whole 'morbidly obese' label is just sooooo overwhelmingly depressing--and I will be grateful to be out of that category

Congrats to all of the losers, maintainers and all of us that are still here Thanks again for all your wonderfully inspiring posts!!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I need a quote, I need inspiration. I have not had a very good few weeks.
I'm really trying to not slide backwards but I have zero motivation. I think part of it is the fact that DH didn't come home again this weekend. That makes 2 weekends in the last month. I'm really starting to hate this job.

I'm used to him being on the road, he's done it for years but lately it's getting to me. When he is home he's busy working. Expenses, getting ready to leave the next day, sleeping, etc.

Geesh I sound like such a whiny butt!!!


OK quote:
"I am doing the best I can given what I have today." Jillian

"The past does not define you, the present does." Jillian

I need this one taped to the inside of my car!!!

"I don't eat McDonald's because it's gross." Jillian

 

[chrisula]

DH & I decided the Olympics are too close to not go and see, so we're taking the rest of the week off and heading down to Vancouver to see some of the free things that are happening and have some fun. What the heck, the Olympics will probably only be in our home province once in our lifetime, and we have vacation days, so we're heading off tomorrow morning.

And the weather is supposed to be sunny
It'll be a quick trip, as we have to be back on Friday so DD-8yo can go to her Brownie campout, and DD-4yo's birthday is Friday, so we've got her party at home on Sunday, and I will have to be cleaning house, and getting party activities, and birthday cake ready on Saturday. So we're a little but it'll be fun And I will hopefully do okay with the eating and be active enough to keep the scale happy!

(I'll do the weekly results post tonight after I do the packing)

Oh I am so glad you are able to make it, we were enjoying some of the free activities yesterday and I plan to go back on Thursday. Next Tuesday we have our event (Hockey - yes I am Canadian!) so we will be pulling out our kids from school for the day - can't wait. Maybe I will see your happy face on the streets of Vancouver. Make sure you take in the Royal Cdn Mint on Granville Street, we all loved it!

I will Private Message you the full link of free activites - hope you have a great time and I am glad you are coming!

 

[princessbride6205]

I would love to meet up at a disney race!! And maybe we'll be able to run the whole thing!!!!!

I did the first day of the c25k today, and the first 2-60 sec jogs were tough, but I kept going, and by the 7th jog, I knew I could make it and was so excited, and started to cry just thinking that I can do it. I can do anything I set my mind to. I walked at track at a park down the street on the river, which is beautiful, and 3 times around is 1 mile, while I did the walk/jog, michael raced me on his scooter, playing the turtle and the hare, I was the turtle. When I went out to do this today, I thought I'd give it a try, and then when the weather is better, really do it, but I want to continue it now. I deserve to commit 90 minutes a week to myself. When I came home, I was hungry, and looked at the remaining cinnamon coffee cake, and didn't want it. I had a yogurt instead, and felt so good all day. We went to an indoor play area with a friend of michael's, and now we're going to do some wii fit.

I love your optimism. Day 1 of C25k and already planning a race? You really can do it! We all started somewhere - lots of us WISHers started with the C25k.

I made this for dinner tonight... it was so good. It's from WW and is 4 points per serving.

Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken

1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz buttermilk
1/2 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces

Sounds delish! Thanks for the recipe!

Wow--what a great day--back from vacation and I had enough time off and on today to 'catch up' with this wonderfully inspiring group--started this morning on pg 146

Happy to report that I 'only' gained 6 pounds--I really thought that it was going to be closer to 10... so I will work hard to be able to have that 20 lb clippie back I did pretty well the first 3 1/2 days - but the last 6 1/2 days not good at all... and have been evaluating what was 'worth it' (monte cristos and pomme frites) and what wasn't (cheetos)... also putting into words concrete plans to help with doing better on my next trip--whenever that turns out to be

Not going to try to catch up with the answers to QOTDs for 10 days... but have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts--thank you so very much for being here--to help me get back on track and to not even think of giving up after such a huge gain

With Kimara's progress in BMI to 'overweight' from 'obese'... got me looking into it and in just 5 more pounds lost I will be out of the 'morbidly obese' into the 'level 2 obese' category Think I'm gonna cry a bit when that finally happens--that whole 'morbidly obese' label is just sooooo overwhelmingly depressing--and I will be grateful to be out of that category

Congrats to all of the losers, maintainers and all of us that are still here Thanks again for all your wonderfully inspiring posts!!!

Welcome back! I'm glad that you're back here and committed to getting back on track. You can get out of the morbidly obese category - you can do it!

I need a quote, I need inspiration. I have not had a very good few weeks.
I'm really trying to not slide backwards but I have zero motivation. I think part of it is the fact that DH didn't come home again this weekend. That makes 2 weekends in the last month. I'm really starting to hate this job.

I'm used to him being on the road, he's done it for years but lately it's getting to me. When he is home he's busy working. Expenses, getting ready to leave the next day, sleeping, etc.

Geesh I sound like such a whiny butt!!!

You're allowed to whine/vent or whatever. I'm sorry you're having a rough time right now. I've been there with DH working insane OT and traveling. I wish I had some tips for you, but I can give some virtual hugs. Maybe thinking about what got you started on the weight loss journey. What motivated you before? If that isn't something you can recapture, what could you find as a new motivation? Or are you more motivated by rewards? Can you set a small reward for yourself just for losing 5 pounds or exercising 5x? Something that was difficult but key to helping me when DH is out of town is making sure I get enough sleep. I often have trouble sleeping if he's traveling, and I know lack of sleep makes me miserable. I hope you can glean some kind of inspiration from others in this thread. If nothing else, try not to beat yourself up and find a way that will work for you.
One of my quotes I liked in the last BL was that life is a journey, and sometimes there are detours. You could be on a little detour from weight loss, but you can always come back to this road.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenged – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
Reporting in this week: 2!
Congrats to Corinnak & 50sjayne for successfully maintaining!
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------119
not reporting in for 1 week------20
not reporting in for 2 weeks------12
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 10
Excused-------------------------3
weigh ins-----------------------74
gains----------------------------24
maintains------------------------10
losses--------------------------39
first time weigh-ins---------------2

Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge Week 6!
This weeks total group loss 29.5 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.21%
Total group weight loss so far 824.6 pounds!
We are aiming for 1000!

Retention Rate (compared to the 135 weighins for our start weigh-in on Jan 1st)
74/ 135 = 55%


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 6? This week I’ve went with everyone over 1%, which is a TOP 11 LIST which actually has 12 people because there’s a tie! That criteria will change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge Week 6 Superstars!!
#11- 1.01% - Disney mommy
#10- TIE at 1.05% - lecach & Octoberbride03
#9- 1.26% - kimara
#8- 1.27% - Tasha+Scott
#7- 1.52% - carmiedog
#6- 1.66% - DisCanCan
#5- 1.72% - goofypete
#4- 1.93% - 3TinksAndAnEeyore
#3- 1.94% - maiziezoe
#2- 2.00% - pjlla

and now

The WISH Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge
Week 6 Biggest Loser!!

#1- 2.01 % - sahbushka


Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!

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

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by

Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[LuvBaloo]

NOW FOR THOSE OF US WHO SET A GOAL FOR THE CHALLENGE!

How this works: you set your goal for what to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.
Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.
Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know. This is something new for BL9

We have done 6 out of 15 weeks, so the challenge is 40% complete.
3TinksAndAnEeyore 69.6
A Little Pixie Dust 47.3
beansf 48.7
bouldertcr 82.5
CanuckCruiser 0.0
chskover 21.7
debf 26.0
denise 13.6
DisFam95 26.1
disney mommy 15.0
DisneyFam5 58.0
Double 46.2
happysmyly 41.3
heatherlynn444 32.2
IWISHFORDISNEY 46.3
jbm02 33.3
jenanderson 53.3
JFrey4240 52.7
jimmaher69 18.4
Jimmy (Denise's DH) 9.9
joy@disney 20.0
kimara 90.0
Kitchensinkguy 60.6
leamom2princesses 38.7
LegoMom3 14.3
lisah0711 55.0
lisaviolet 6.7
LittleSeacow 22.7
lovedvc 49.0
LuvBaloo 22.0
maiziezoe 58.6
mandac -11.4
MaryAz 46.7
MickeyMagic 34.7
mousemom11 20.0
MrIncrediDad 41.4
my3princes 3.3
NC Tink 35.2
Nicholfamily5 23.3
Peace.love.mickey 23.0
pgumiela 25.0
Piglet18 16.6
poohlove 26.0
redwalker 3.0
Riverhill 13.3
Rose&Mike 61.3
sahbushka 38.0
shellynn24 22.6
StitchIsOurHero 30.5
talytam 27.5
Tasha+Scott 38.8
tigger813 44.7
wezee 41.7
zacem'smom 37.2

 

[sahbushka]

Woo Hoo! First time I have been BL this round! Very excited! And am 38% to my goal for the challenge which is almost on par for being 40% done with the challenge! Thanks LuvBaloo for putting out the info! It's great to see where I am at. Hopefully it will help me stay on track when I am at DL in 10 days!

SarahMay

 

[Carys]

Wow! Thanks for all your hard work LuvBaloo! I'm having a good day so far, working on trying to suck down water instead of Coke Zero.

SarahMay, congrats on the loss! Any tips for us?

 

[donac]

LuvBaloo Have a great time at the Olympics.

Dh would never go because he would hate the crowds.

 

[tigger813]

Congrats to all the losers! Hope I can join you all soon on the list again!

Home with my girls today as it's vacation! DH is heading off to work today. I should get some good quality workout time today! Will also definitely do more Just Dance today! Just need to get some of this congestion gone before that happens. Just made myself a cup of green tea to start that process!

Not snowing here at the moment though they are saying we are supposed to get 6-8 inches later this afternoon! If not, girls and I will go to church to have a Mardi Gras celebration tonight. I am in charge of the kids food so I hope it either doesn't snow or it gets postponed. I hate driving in the snow!

Time to get the mufffins out of the oven for the girls. Looking forward to more Olympic moments today!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Good Morning everyone. It is a chilly 34 here in FL. I had a great time yesterday at Animal Kingdom. I also had a huge breakthrough for me. I did not buy one single thing in the parks. I ate and drank only what I packed from home. Usually I buy something for my son and end up tasting it. Yesterday he only ate the stuff I packed and didnt ask for anything so I didnt offer. Therefore I had no bites, licks for tastes of something I shouldnot have had.

 

[jenanderson]

I did the first day of the c25k today, and the first 2-60 sec jogs were tough, but I kept going, and by the 7th jog, I knew I could make it and was so excited, and started to cry just thinking that I can do it. I can do anything I set my mind to. I walked at track at a park down the street on the river, which is beautiful, and 3 times around is 1 mile, while I did the walk/jog, michael raced me on his scooter, playing the turtle and the hare, I was the turtle. When I went out to do this today, I thought I'd give it a try, and then when the weather is better, really do it, but I want to continue it now. I deserve to commit 90 minutes a week to myself. When I came home, I was hungry, and looked at the remaining cinnamon coffee cake, and didn't want it. I had a yogurt instead, and felt so good all day. We went to an indoor play area with a friend of michael's, and now we're going to do some wii fit.

It is so fun to read about everyone who is feeling success with the C25K! You do deserve the 90 minutes a week to yourself! Keep up the great work!!!

Just a general comment for everyone thinking about starting exercise and your current size -- I completed two half marathons at over 200 lbs. I started at a pace that was barely 16min miles, and now I'm down to 11:45, under the right conditions (yes, I'm much faster on the TM than outdoors!). I improved that speed and lost that weight over 3 years. I still have a way to go in my journey, but no matter where you are starting, you can do it! I can do it to, and I'm going to start acting like it again. I've been floundering, but I've decided I had to adjust to my new, lower weight, 'cause being under 200 is a mental as well as a physical shift. I'm seeing what is my new normal, and now I'm ready to lose again.

Maria - I am so glad you shared this! That is what I love about this site...just as you think that maybe you can't do it, someone shares a story about how they DID do it and you know that you can go on! You did do it once and it sounds like you were so successful...I think you are ready to do it again!

I ate too much at dinner--first time in a long time. I have excuses, but I'm not going to even post them, because really I knew what I was doing. Tomorrow is another day, and even if I have the same issues tomorrow (which I probably will) I need to plan better and remember the goal. I am strong and I am worth it.

This made me laugh! Isn't that the truth...we all do have our excuses but so many times we know what is really going on. I like that you are not beating yourself up over it because tomorrow is another day. You are strong and you are worth it!

- go to Costco and re-stock the fridge with the right stuff
- ignore the rain and get out for a walk

Today's QOTD: "Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." Winston Churchill

Hope you were able to complete your two tasks. It is great that you were able to identify what needed to get done, sometimes that is half the battle. I really like your quote!

With Kimara's progress in BMI to 'overweight' from 'obese'... got me looking into it and in just 5 more pounds lost I will be out of the 'morbidly obese' into the 'level 2 obese' category Think I'm gonna cry a bit when that finally happens--that whole 'morbidly obese' label is just sooooo overwhelmingly depressing--and I will be grateful to be out of that category

Way to go! It is so hard to be labeled any obese labels. When I started this challenge, I was in the obese category and when I saw that it was almost enough to stop me from even trying. I lurked around here for a while and felt that even though it was going to be a long and difficult journey that it could be done. I think it is great when we share going from one category to another because it makes you feel great about the accomplishment and it lets others know that we were there and we can go from obese, to overweight to normal weights when we work together!

I need a quote, I need inspiration. I have not had a very good few weeks.
I'm really trying to not slide backwards but I have zero motivation. I think part of it is the fact that DH didn't come home again this weekend. That makes 2 weekends in the last month. I'm really starting to hate this job.

Geesh I sound like such a whiny butt!!!

You are not a whiny butt! We all need to whine a bit at times and this is the place to do it! I am sorry that you are struggling with motivation right now. It must be difficult to have DH gone all the time. I hope that you can use some of the motivating quotes here today to help you. Then, I think that you should think about how to make some plans to get through it. Can you write down some little goals to get your through? Are there some small rewards that will make it worth while for you? I know that when I have short spells of no motivation that I know I have to work that much harder but try to find some extra things that I know will make me happy I got through it. Even though it is hard...you can do this!

The WISH Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge Week 6 Superstars!!
#11- 1.01% - Disney mommy
#10- TIE at 1.05% - lecach & Octoberbride03
#9- 1.26% - kimara
#8- 1.27% - Tasha+Scott
#7- 1.52% - carmiedog
#6- 1.66% - DisCanCan
#5- 1.72% - goofypete
#4- 1.93% - 3TinksAndAnEeyore
#3- 1.94% - maiziezoe
#2- 2.00% - pjlla

#1- 2.01 % - sahbushka

Congratulations sahbushka!!!

Congratulations to all our losers!

Woo Hoo! First time I have been BL this round! Very excited! And am 38% to my goal for the challenge which is almost on par for being 40% done with the challenge! Thanks LuvBaloo for putting out the info! It's great to see where I am at. Hopefully it will help me stay on track when I am at DL in 10 days!

SUPER WORK! Congratulations on being our biggest loser this week!!!

 

[jennz]

I need a quote, I need inspiration. I have not had a very good few weeks.
I'm really trying to not slide backwards but I have zero motivation. I think part of it is the fact that DH didn't come home again this weekend. That makes 2 weekends in the last month. I'm really starting to hate this job.

I'm used to him being on the road, he's done it for years but lately it's getting to me. When he is home he's busy working. Expenses, getting ready to leave the next day, sleeping, etc.

Geesh I sound like such a whiny butt!!!


OK quote:
"I am doing the best I can given what I have today." Jillian

"The past does not define you, the present does." Jillian

I need this one taped to the inside of my car!!!

"I don't eat McDonald's because it's gross." Jillian

lol from one whiny butt to another...

I feel like I'm two days forward one day back, but at least I'm netting a positive right? Been a tough month but I'm still going. My body is aching! Does that happen to anyone else? My feet hurt - PF on one something else on the other, today my knee hurts...

Time to move on, today is is a new day