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

[happysmyly]

Good day, all!!!
I do so enjoy reading this board and thank you for sharing all that you do--feels like I'm less isolated out here in the middle of nowhere

Yesterday someone asked how my trip was... LOVED IT!!! The San Diego Wild Animal Park and Zoo were great--I grew up a few miles from the Zoo and have always loved watching the animals there. And the 3 days at Dland were fabulous! I got to go with my mom and Kimara's 9 yo daughter and 5 yo son--I love them and had a great time with them--sharing Disney traditions

On the weight loss side--I gained 6 pounds (working on losing that and am doing well) - but there were lots of non-weight related 'rewards' that I experienced on this trip. For the past 5ish years I had to use a knee brace to walk around that much--I didn't even take one on this trip and didn't feel the need for one til 11 pm Friday night--so that was fabulous. I also had to take naproxen pretty steadily--I took it with me on this trip but didn't use it once.

The funnest reward was when I rode California Screamin--I've never really had a fat behind (Kimara says I have no behind) but still the fat kept me pretty well 'seated' throughout the whole ride--and the 2 times I rode it this trip--I got air - my body rose up out of the seat like it's supposed to It was soooooo cool and sooooooo fun! I also didn't have to worry about any of the turnstyles for the rides--I fit through all of them. I've only lost about 20 pounds - but I'm down a bit more than 1 size and I guess it's the size that matters most at Disney for comfort--if that makes sense

Today's QOTD: I love my scale--when we got married almost 5 years ago--my DH weighed about 360--so there wasn't a regular scale for us to use. We found a used Dr scale at a thrift store that goes up to 400--so it's the heavy duty sliding scale that Drs use - goes to the 1/4 pound and is adjustable I weigh in every day for the most part--but don't freak out with the number--it helps me to see what my normal fluctuations are (daily and monthly). I always weigh after bathroom but before eating first thing in the morning.

I am going to take the mini challenge--there are a couple of VHS tapes/DVDs I haven't ever used--so I'm gonna go find one and try it for a 2nd workout today (am trying to do 2-3 a day this week to make up for the 10 day trip). How fun--thanks for that challenge

Good day all!!! Be good to yourself
Liz

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I am a little blue today because it is the five year anniversary of when my Dad passed away. This morning was the first time I cried missing my Dad in a long time.

I understand this completely. I miss my parents too and it always hits at the oddest times. ((HUGS)) it never gets better but it doesnt happen nearly as often to me. Cry it out your will feel better. I always do

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I too had my WW meeting tonight and am now down over 81 lbs! Not feeling great today...even went home early from work which I NEVER do unless the kids are sick! Hopeing to work out more this week!

Take care all,
SArahMay

Congrats on the 80 mark what a fantastic accomplishment!!

 

[princessbride6205]

I got a new wish bar today and I was also able to run 1/2 mile straight without stopping. I have been doing the C25K program and that was one of my goals I set for myself to run 1/2 mile. I finally did that today. I had to share the news!!

Congratulations on your new bar and running 1/2 mile without stopping!

I am a little blue today because it is the five year anniversary of when my Dad passed away. This morning was the first time I cried missing my Dad in a long time.

Sending some hugs your way!

That's so true! With weightloss it doesn't really matter how awesome you do for any short peiod of time, mediocre progress over a long period of time gets you so much further in the end. Of course those awesome days help with the ol' motivation lol.

So, I have begun writing my journal. As with all stationary products here in Taiwan, the journal is insanely cute - this one is themed after a cat travelling around the world. At the bottom of some of the pages are little phrases, some of which make sense, some of which are chinglish. If anyone's interested, I'll keep posting these as I work my way through the journal. Because first journal entries are always really long, I've aleady used up a number of pages, so here are the sayings so far (I promise, no typos, exactly as the journal says):

Take you to a trip around the world.
Seek the best in everything.
We should expent everything from ourselves.
Never say no to the opportunity of making new friends.
Feel the satisfaction that comes from completing a tast performed.
The unkindness of others is the fertilizer for one's own grown.
Being that feeling of wonder back to the present.
Fill yourself with uninhabited.

So as you can see, some are cute and motivational, and some..well...I wonder just what they're trying to say to me. We should expent everything from ourselves?

It's definitely true that every step in the right direction - however small - gets you closer to your goal. But it is extra motivating, as you've said, to see a big change.
I love your quotes.

I'm kind of ticked at the moment. I have mentioned here befoer some of the issues I have had with one of my paras- 5 no call no shows, constantly leaving the classroom, texting when he is supposed to be working with students, not following my lesson plans, etc. I will say he has been much better lately, but I think most of that is due to being a one on one with my most difficult student. (the cell phone is still out all the time.) Well, my building made him classified employee of the year. To be fair, he does work with the student who is the most aggressive. I also have not told anybody other than the principal and my process coordinator about the issues, so I don't think others are aware of his actual job performance. But it's still like a slap in the face.
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For lent, I am giving up eating out all together. That will definitely help me with this challenge!

I'm sorry about your para - I would be seething.
Good luck with your ban on eating out. Hopefully you'll see some good results.

I too had my WW meeting tonight and am now down over 81 lbs! Not feeling great today...even went home early from work which I NEVER do unless the kids are sick! Hopeing to work out more this week!

Take care all,
SArahMay

Congrats on the 81 pounds loss!

Morning Everyone! Happy Wednesday!

Mini Challenge for You if you are Interested: Add some variety to your life!!!! Today, try to spend at least 10 minutes doing a new exercise. It could be something you have wanted to try but just haven't. It could be something you find in a book or on the Internet. Maybe you have a DVD you haven't tried or a new Wii game. Give it a try! Be prepared to share about what you tried in tomorrow's QOTD! Jen

I like your idea for a challenge. I've got to get in a run today, but I will also get out my Wii BL game - I've been meaning to try it, but never get it out.

I'm hoping some of you have some suggestions for me. Here is the background. 2.5 years ago I asked my doctor to put me on prescription water pills. Why? Because with both of my boys I had toxemia and the water retention during pregnancy was awful and the water retention unfortunately remained with me after giving birth, so 6 years after my son I asked for the Rx. I stayed on them all that time but had progressively put back on 15 pounds and was also noticing dehydration symtoms. So at the beginning of January I went off the water pills. For the last 2 weeks the retention is building again. I can actually grip my shins with my fingers and leave indents in my shins, it's pretty gross. I was just wondering if any of you have any ideas on how to deal with this. I don't want to go back to the Rx on a daily basis, but maybe every 2 - 3 days take a pill or maybe there is a natural way. Drinking more water is not a possibility, if I drink anymore my organs will begin to float. I also make sure I don't eat foods that are high in sodium.

I think you definitely need to visit a doctor. Some natural foods that help you shed retained fluids are watermelon and pineapple. I've also heard green tea, parsley, fresh ginger and mint help. These would probably help make you more comfortable, but they wouldn't address the underlying medical issue.
Also, part of your recent swelling could be your body adjusting to the withdrawal of medication. I know someone who was on weight loss pills that helped shed water, but when he went off them, he swelled up with water retention. I would still suggest you get checked out by a doctor. Hope you can figure out a way to lose the water with the daily Rx.

Tuesday QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.
I have a scale that also measures body fat. I got it almost 7 years ago - don't remember the brand. It measures to the 0.2 lb. I weigh every Friday morning right after I wake up. I weigh without clothes so I don't have fluctuations based on my winter PJs! I sometimes weigh midweek as well to see how I'm doing.

 

[heatherlynn444]

QOTD: I weigh myslef everyday, with the understanding that weight fluctuates, and I don't let it stress me out. I weigh myself in the morning, before I eat.
I tend to fluctuate 4 pounds on any given day!

 

[kimara]

QOTD: I weigh myself EVERY day, first thing in the morning so it is consistent--but I only do this when I am NOT on program for a few days. When I am not eating really well or exercising regularly I have to weigh-in daily or those pounds sneak up quickly. If I weigh-in daily I keep myself in check and keep it from going completely out of control.

When I AM mostly on program with food and exercise, I CAN'T weigh in daily. If I pigged out or skipped exercise and then my weight is the same or down a bit, my silly brain thinks, "Hey, it was no big deal to mess up. I can eat the rest of the cheesecake and it will still be fine." Not good. Other side of it--> I know intellectually that weight naturally fluctuates, but when I have been eating perfectly and exercising extra, and then the scale says I'm up a bit....oh it stinks! I feel like, "What is the use? Might as well make a big batch of caramel corn and enjoy life!"

So, to make a short story longer, when on program I can only weigh-in once a week. Even that is dangerous to my emotional state. I need to come to grips with the fact that weight goes up and down even when working hard. I need to know that plateaus are OK and it just means I need to challenge myself with a more difficult workout. Mentally, I know this. Emotionally, well, not so much. I hope to get there one day, but I will accept it for what it is right now.

 

[my3princes]

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.


I absolutely weigh myself everyday. I weigh in the morning before breakfast. If I don't I tend to be less diligent with my weight loss efforts. I guess it is an out of sight out of mind mentality. Oddly enough I am usually lighter in the mid afternoon. DH thinks I'm weird

 

[carmiedog]

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.

Oh geesh. I weigh myself every time I go to the bathroom, and several times when I'm just walking BY the bathroom. At LEAST 10 times a day. Serious obsession. Fluctuations don't bother me, though. As long as a good number pops up a couple times a week, I'm good.

I have a cheap digital scale from WalMart (Sunbeam?). I was just weighed at my doctor's last week, and my scale is fairly accurate. It IS important to me to have a digital scale that measures in tenths. Going from 20.8 to 20.7 isn't much, but it still feels good to see that number change!

 

[mikamah]

We could run the 5K on marathon week-end then cheer the half marathon folks the next day . . .

That would be wonderful. I think we'll definitely do a 5K at some point together!!

lol yes!! DD doesn't have any tests tomorrow so I told her if she gets a quick shower when she gets home from practice she can stay up til 10 and watch it! I might not tell her it's not on until after the shower - anything for a "short" shower from her - that's still 15 minutes!

I laughed as I need to fight my son to get in the shower. Sounds like girls are easier in that respect.

Woodiedoodle I know what you mean about Lent. I am thinking about the same thing. I don't do WW but I am leaning towards just trying to be the healthiest that I can be in this Lent. Getting to bed on time if I can (can't do next week Tech week for the show I am working on), watching my diet, exercising and the biggest that I am going to do is give up chocolate. Dh's family wasn't big on doing things for Lent so we have never have been big on it in our house but I can do this by myself.

I was thinking about doing something for lent this year too, but wasn't sure what. I like Maria's idea to stick with ww and journalling the food. I don't usually fast on ash wednesday, but today I went for a crown, and only had some eggs for breakfast, and there was a chance I'd need a root canal, and I do, so I'm heading for that at 2:30, hoping the novacaine lasts til then. I'm starting to ache a bit. So, inadvertently, I am fasting today. Maybe I'll stop and get some fish for dinner. I also thougth about giving up chocolate, but don't know if I can do it. I guess that's more the reason to do it, but we'll see.

I too had my WW meeting tonight and am now down over 81 lbs! Not feeling great today...even went home early from work which I NEVER do unless the kids are sick! Hopeing to work out more this week!

Take care all,
SArahMay

Hope you're feeling better soon. Congrats on 81 pounds!!! That is just amazing.

And Kathy - I have to go back and see if things have shifted for you. Probably. But I wanted to say last week that it gives me tremendous strength that you come on and talk about your struggles so openly and stay with it. Onward. It's a wonderful inspiration to many I'm sure.

Thank you so much. I am doing better, good days and bad days, but it seems the good days are out numbering the bad again. Yesterday I spent some time looking at pictures from last summer, and when I think of what an emotional summer it was, I am so glad that I still took tons of pictures, because they remind me of all the good times we did have. I love planning vacations, and my family is getting together in a couple weeks for bil retirement party, and we're doing to make some summer plans. Hope all is well with you Lisa.

Morning Everyone! Happy Wednesday!

Mini Challenge for You if you are Interested: Add some variety to your life!!!! Today, try to spend at least 10 minutes doing a new exercise. It could be something you have wanted to try but just haven't. It could be something you find in a book or on the Internet. Maybe you have a DVD you haven't tried or a new Wii game. Give it a try! Be prepared to share about what you tried in tomorrow's QOTD!

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.

I like your mini challenge. I did buy a country dance dvd a few weeks ago, and haven't tried it yet, so I think I'll do that later.
I am a daily weigher. I have a 30$ taylor scale, which is not totally accurate. I usually weigh naked before the shower. But I have been known to step on again after I'm dressed, and sometimes I weigh the same, so I know it's a little off. I also have the wii fit and I usually do a body test on my ww day and look back and know whether I'll expect a gain or loss at ww, and that's pretty much on the money. I like to be prepared. I could just use that as my regular scale, but it's just a few more steps.

I am a little blue today because it is the five year anniversary of when my Dad passed away. This morning was the first time I cried missing my Dad in a long time.

I'll be thinking of you today, Lisa. It is so hard.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am a little blue today because it is the five year anniversary of when my Dad passed away. This morning was the first time I cried missing my Dad in a long time.

Awe Lisa, I'm sorry you miss your dad.
DH lost his mom this time last year, and it creeps up on you. I was watching the pairs figure skating the other day and got sad because she loved watching them. She was a competitive roller skater in her youth.


Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.


Every morning before I get dressed. I figure that's when the clothes vary the least. I can't say how accurate it it but it's about the same number as the Wii so I guess it's good.


Thanks for all the support the other day during my pity party! I'm used to DH being gone, he's worked 45 weeks a year on the road for about 5 years now. I'm just mad that it's infringing on our weekends more then usual.
I need to learn to say no to people so I don't feel stretched in so many directions! I was feeling the pressure last week.

Today is a new day!!! And I'm gonna rock it!!

We are planning an Alaskan Disney cruise for 2011 so I have a long term goal now!!!

 

[my3princes]

We tried the Yoplait smoothies that were so obviously plugged on BL. They are delicious and only 2 points per serving. DH likes them too which is good because you make them 2 servings at a time.

 

[lisah0711]

QOTD: My answer is "sometimes." The only time I'm consistent with weighing is on Friday morning. Other days I'm all over the place, morning, clothed, not, night, middle of the day... I do like my scale, it's big so I can see the numbers without my glasses or contacts. It's digital, weighs to 2/10th of a pound, and matches my dr's scale.

ITA that is a very important feature!

I understand this completely. I miss my parents too and it always hits at the oddest times. ((HUGS)) it never gets better but it doesnt happen nearly as often to me. Cry it out your will feel better. I always do

Thanks for your kind thoughts -- I did feel better after I let it out.

Congratulations on your new bar and your C25K milestone!

Sending some hugs your way!

Thanks! I appreciate it!

That would be wonderful. I think we'll definitely do a 5K at some point together!!

I'll be thinking of you today, Lisa. It is so hard.

Thanks for thinking of me, Kathy!

I think a 5K would be fun but I have to admit that when I think of visiting with you one of these days I tend to think of us hanging out by a Disney pool drinking some cocktails -- not running!

Awe Lisa, I'm sorry you miss your dad.

We are planning an Alaskan Disney cruise for 2011 so I have a long term goal now!!!

Thanks, Buffy! It does creep up on you.

I think an Alaskan cruise sounds like a lot of fun. I think LuvBaloo and her family will be on the first Alaskan cruise. We'll be on the repo cruise from LA to Vancouver. It will be our first cruise, Disney or otherwise, and I intend to be a maintainer by then!

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and words. It really means a lot to me!

 

[maiziezoe]

Wow I hope your dd's fever goes away -I'd be watching nonstop too! And I hope your fever goes away!

Woo hoo we'll be walking with wii together! I'll let you know what I'm wearing so we can match.

That would be a blast!

Watching Celebrity Fit Club right now! Planning on going downstairs at 7 to do a 2 mile WATP and maybe a few dances on Just Dance.

I've been watching Celebrity Fit Club too... I love that show! Sometimes I want to kick Bobby Brown in the shin... his drinking drives me nuts!

Ooooh! Anyone else going through BL withdrawal? I'm going to have to do my weights while I watch the Olympics.

Anyone else having a traditional Fat Tuesday dinner? It's ok, you can admit it. Tomorrow is a fresh start!

Maria

I used to always make Jambalaya on Fat Tuesday... and we would have Patckzi's (spelling?) for dessert... last night was the first time in 10 years I haven't made my traditional Fat Tuesday dinner. I totally forgot about fat Tuesday until I saw your post.

I too had my WW meeting tonight and am now down over 81 lbs! Not feeling great today...even went home early from work which I NEVER do unless the kids are sick! Hopeing to work out more this week!

Take care all,
SArahMay

Congrats!! That is awesome!!!

Tuesday QOTD: Breakfast is such an important way to start the day but many of us struggle with this first step of the day. What is your favorite healthy breakfast?

I feel in love with the weight watchers yogurt... I try to eat one of those at least everyday...

I have a WW yogurt with my lunch everyday. My favorite is White Chocolate Raspberry. Yum!

OKay...... I have to ask... WHAT were you doing with 5 lb of sugar EVERY WEEK?? Were you baking or using it in coffee or what?? We probably buy 5lb of sugar every few months (of course, I don't bake). Whatever the case, good job giving it up. That is a huge addiction to overcome.

I was adding a LOT of sugar to my daily cups of coffee and my nightly cup of tea. I used to bake a lot too but haven't baked a thing since before Christmas.

I just did the math... 3 cups of coffee a day, each with 3 HEAPING tablespoons of sugar = 9 heaping tablespoons. 2 cups of tea a day, each with 3 heaping tablespoons of sugar = 6 heaping tablespoons of sugar. 9 + 6 = 15 tablespoons of sugar a day. 1 cup has 16 tablespoons of sugar. I was eating almost a CUP of sugar a day. I feel sick to my stomach thinking about it. That isn't even counting the Pepsi's and Dew's I would drink on top of my coffee and tea. Crazy. Both of my grandfathers died of complications from Diabetes. That is one addiction I am glad I kicked.

I am a little blue today because it is the five year anniversary of when my Dad passed away. This morning was the first time I cried missing my Dad in a long time.

Super Big for you today.

I got a new wish bar today and I was also able to run 1/2 mile straight without stopping. I have been doing the C25K program and that was one of my goals I set for myself to run 1/2 mile. I finally did that today. I had to share the news!!

Great job!!!

 

[maiziezoe]

Still feeling pretty yucky. Fever, sore throat, stuffy head. Blech. I did the WATP 3 mile walk today and then an ab workout on my Golds Gym game.

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.

I weigh myself everyday with my Wii Fit. I usually weigh in after I work out. My little kids and hubby weigh in at the same time (well, not at the same exact time... I don't think all 4 of us can fit on that tiny Wii board).

 

[sahbushka]

QOTD:

I weigh in every day at home first thing in the morning after going potty. I have had the same scale for over 5 years. It seems pretty accurate but I wish it was a digital and I have considered getting a new one for that reason alone....I haven't read all the posts but has anyone really liked the digital that they have?

SarahMay

 

[50sjayne]

I'll have to try your oatmeal ideas so I can enjoy it without adding TBS of brown sugar.
"When are you having another baby? You can't just have one" (are children Lays potato chips? You can't have just one?) - QUOTE]
Where are the tag fairies when yo need one?
I also like oatmeal. I'll do the quick oats and toss in some cut up dried fruit, brown sugar, chopped almonds--walnuts.

When we had our furnace replaced a couple of weeks ago we had two options: a standard and a very high tech one. If we chose the high tech one we could add on a water heater that had 200 gallons of continuous hot water. Dh and I looked at each other and said "NO we would never get ds out of the shower" And he is 25 and takes 30 minutes showers.

Had an inservice today and learned absolutely nothing. Tomorrow is our first day of school in a week. I guess I should think about what I going to teach tomorrow.

Sitting here watching women's curling. We love curling in the house (at least ds's and I do) Don't ask me why. We got into it at least 2 Olympics ago. Last Olympic I would get up at 4 in the morning and watch it eating breakfast. It was nice to watch it with dinner tonight.


Woodiedoodle I know what you mean about Lent. I am thinking about the same thing. I don't do WW but I am leaning towards just trying to be the healthiest that I can be in this Lent. Getting to bed on time if I can (can't do next week Tech week for the show I am working on), watching my diet, exercising and the biggest that I am going to do is give up chocolate. Dh's family wasn't big on doing things for Lent so we have never have been big on it in our house but I can do this by myself.

Have a nice evening everyone.

Yeah both my kids are long shower takers...I swear it takes an hour after my son gets out to de-steam the bathroom. Giving up chocolate...Did you ever see Chocolat? Lol You should if you haven't. Thought of you when watching the Simpsons this week-- with the curling ;-)

I too had my WW meeting tonight and am now down over 81 lbs! Not feeling great today...even went home early from work which I NEVER do unless the kids are sick! Hopeing to work out more this week!

Take care all,
SArahMay

That's amazing Sash. Did you see we posted the same time this am on the Disneyland board lol.

Morning Everyone! Happy Wednesday!

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.

My scale is horrible so I certainly hope someone here recommends a good one!

I used to weigh myself everyday and sometimes even more than once a day. It would drive me kind of nuts to see all the different weights I would get in a day or even from day to day. I have now changed to weighing myself about every other day. I am beginning to recognize how my body is up at some times and down others and not let that number on the scale totally freak me out. My favorite time to weigh myself is right before I jump in the shower as my morning weight is the best. The funniest time to weigh myself is after a long run - it is always a couple of pounds lighter then before I ran! That alone is enough to inspire me to keep on running!

Well, I went to bed earlier last night and feel better today. My throat is still very scratchy and it is going to be a bit challenging to teach today because of that but at least my nose is not running as bad as it was. It is hard because so many of my students have horrible colds and are feeling free to share their germs with me!

Hope everyone has a great day!
Jen

I have a friend who's wife is working in a daycare this year and she is always sick...I told him to make her take echinacea every day to build up her immune system. I weigh myself Fridays for the board. Sometimes a few times a week I'll check it. My scale you have to have bare feet though so that limits me. In the winter I wear my socks constantly--knee highs. I have just about given up on slippers as the cats love to spray them. Hoodlums...We have hard wood floors.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Just wanted to update everyone. I went to the vet today and my little doggie Irvin or Mr Brown as we call him is doing better. I can decrease his Lasix in 2 weeks if he stays well. So thanks for all the prayers and pixie dust it helped!!

 

[50sjayne]

Is it cheezy if I have a tag for talking about maintenance?

Maintenance Moment: Last week was the third week in a row my weight had crept up just a little bit. Vascillations, I can live with, but this felt too much like a trend. So I switched back to the "losing" number of points for this week. I don't know if this is the right thing to do or not, but I must say, I think it could be a valid tactic for maintaining. Have a few guidelines in place for when to switch back to "losing" points, such as 'weight up 3 weeks in a row' as well as 'weight up 2 pounds over goal.' I will continue to figure out what these guidelines are, I'm sure!

Here's the thing about these comments:
I am stronger, healthier, and more able to fully participate in life's
activities than I've ever been before in my life. I have muscle. I
have stamina. I even have a little speed. I certainly do not feel like I am disappearing or wasting away!!! For the first time in 12
years, I'm within the healthy weight range for my height AND have a
healthy BMI and body fat %, and my weight has been within a 3 pound
range for the past month, at least, so NOW is the time they express
concern about my weight?

Last night I went to Costco because I was in desperate need of cat litter-forgot the last time and lugging in that 40# thing it really hit me—that is what I lost. That was what was on my body. It seemed almost a cruelty to subject my small frame, damaged spine, to that much unnecessary weight. I had come to see women that were thin as sort of weak I think…or just kind of not tough…I don’t know... it’s hard to explain. But watching those Olympians makes me really realize that that is just not true. It also made me realize how strong I am going to have to be to maintain this weight-- and I need to see myself as strong.
I miss biggest loser too—but I am loving the Olympics. This is the first year I’ve ever really watched it. We’ve watched the ice skaters here and there but this year I am watching it constant. The only stuff we watch for summer Olympics are the gymnasts occasionally.
I love when customers notice I've lost weight--we wear big huge white coats so it's hard to notice but I've been getting a lot of people noticing in the last few months. They all think you do something like atkins or something--ask me how I did it- and it's pretty simple, eating less and exercising more. I also mention the support I find here which is sort of hard to explain. I feel kind of bad in a way that I don't have some miracle to offer them. Proper motivation (my back) was how I really did it. That and hard work. I've never even tried to lose weight in the last 20 years or so got used to eating whatever I wanted. When I decided to--I did it. It's that simple really. I wish all these crazy diet plans and miracle pills would just go away, it's just taking people's money and not working.

 

[jennz]

Still feeling pretty yucky. Fever, sore throat, stuffy head. Blech. I did the WATP 3 mile walk today and then an ab workout on my Golds Gym game.

Today's QOTD: Let's talk about scales! Do you weigh yourself everyday? Do you only weigh once or twice a week? What time of the day do you weigh yourself? Do you feel your scale is really accurate and want to recommend it to others? Share your advice when it comes to the scale.

I weigh myself everyday with my Wii Fit. I usually weigh in after I work out. My little kids and hubby weigh in at the same time (well, not at the same exact time... I don't think all 4 of us can fit on that tiny Wii board).

oh no I was hoping it would skip you...just get the fever, burn a few extra calories ... I hope you feel better soon. Rest up my friend so we can Walk It Out!

 

[jennz]

Just wanted to update everyone. I went to the vet today and my little doggie Irvin or Mr Brown as we call him is doing better. I can decrease his Lasix in 2 weeks if he stays well. So thanks for all the prayers and pixie dust it helped!!

Hooray!!

Last night I went to Costco because I was in desperate need of cat litter-forgot the last time and lugging in that 40# thing it really hit me—that is what I lost. That was what was on my body. It seemed almost a cruelty to subject my small frame, damaged spine, to that much unnecessary weight. I had come to see women that were thin as sort of weak I think…or just kind of not tough…I don’t know... it’s hard to explain. But watching those Olympians makes me really realize that that is just not true. It also made me realize how strong I am going to have to be to maintain this weight-- and I need to see myself as strong.
I miss biggest loser too—but I am loving the Olympics. This is the first year I’ve ever really watched it. We’ve watched the ice skaters here and there but this year I am watching it constant. The only stuff we watch for summer Olympics are the gymnasts occasionally.
I love when customers notice I've lost weight--we wear big huge white coats so it's hard to notice but I've been getting a lot of people noticing in the last few months. They all think you do something like atkins or something--ask me how I did it- and it's pretty simple, eating less and exercising more. I also mention the support I find here which is sort of hard to explain. I feel kind of bad in a way that I don't have some miracle to offer them. Proper motivation (my back) was how I really did it. That and hard work. I've never even tried to lose weight in the last 20 years or so got used to eating whatever I wanted. When I decided to--I did it. It's that simple really. I wish all these crazy diet plans and miracle pills would just go away, it's just taking people's money and not working.

LOVE that you realized what a pain it was to lug that cat litter and that is what you have lost! Wow - what a moment!! That is great! Thanks for sharing.