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

[Carys]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I find the first place I notice it is the face

 

[tigger813]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I actually noticed in my hips first. I'm waiting for my tummy to get flat! I'm going to do more core work including crunches!

 

[pjlla]

I've found grated cauliflower and cheese to be a good alternative to mashed potato for topping shepherd's pie too. Your running is an inspiration! Once I'm further down the pounds and my backs had more time to heal I'd like to try the C25k - started it last year but stopped due to injury and never restarted. I've love to run in a Disney race someday. Did you start by using C25k or have you always been a runner?



I'm thinking about signing up for the Luck of the iWish 5k although I'd only be able to walk, don't think my back is ready for running yet. Maybe I'll use Google Maps to plot out a suitably picturesque 5k route! Does anyone else use Google Maps to plot out routes?

I only just started running in January. I've been exercising regularly since 01/2008... lots of walking, incline walking, Nautilus, and using the Treadclimber at the Y... so I decided to try a bit of interval running on the TM. One day while doing this interval running I realized that it wasn't as hard as I thought it might be and I felt like I could keep going... so my next time at the Y I tried and accomplished a 5K run on the TM. My time wasn't spectacular, but I was so happy that I was able to do it. The feeling was really empowering. I've been trying to run 5K three days a week since then. I don't love it (yet) but I LOVE the feeling I have when I have reached a new personal best time (like yesterday!).

I really ought to sign up to do some sort of 5K this spring/summer to keep me working hard on the training... but I'm chicken.

Good idea about using the Google maps. Unfortunately, where I live I don't have many options unless I drive somewhere else. My road is a short dead-end, my neighborhood is a loop, and when you leave the neighborhood there is really one on direction to go on.... otherwise you are on a rough, dead-end, dirt road.

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose first in my torso -- chest and waist. My hips aren't sure they've been invited to the party, and my thighs seem to have decided not to attend...

I'm looking forward to seeing more of my collarbones again.

Maria

I think that I lose around my waist/middle first... can't say that I really noticed any particular pattern though. That said, even after losing nearly 85 pounds, I would still love to lose a bit more in my neck/chin area, and around my waist. I've resigned myself to my poochy belly hanging around forever. And I'm lucky that I don't tend to carry a lot of weight in my thighs or hips. When I gain, I tend to kind of gain equally all over... same with when I lose.

Well... it looks like we are "enjoying" a bit of snow this morning. Hopefully not enough to have to change our plans for the day.

DH and DS are heading to the movies with DS's friend later... then they will go bowling and head to McDonald's for dinner (a big treat for both boys).

DD is having a few school friends for a sleepover. With all of the pressures/changes of high school, her group of close friends has had ZERO time together since last summer. So they are looking forward to some time to relax and visit together. Sadly, one of them has a very overbearing mother who has disconnected the home phone and won't let her kids use her cell phone.... so the girls have been unable to reach her. We are going to stop by her house later to see if we can extend a personal invitation, but we are guessing that her mom will say NO, since it is kind of last minute. But the girls don't want to leave her out.

DD and I will be running to the store to buy some treats for tonight/tomorrow. I would have gotten them last night, but this all came up kind of suddenly last night.

DD cleaned her room yesterday, so she only needs to clean her bathroom and she will be all set for her company. My kids RARELY clean their rooms, so I was thrilled to see that she did it and did a good job!

Glad I got my outside run done yesterday... I wouldn't want to be out in the snow today! I think today will be a WATP day.

BTW, HAPPY NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY! Not sure that I should remind you all of that particular "holiday"! Last year I made pancakes for dinner on Pancake day, but tonight will be pizza for DD and her friends. Not sure what I will have.

Well.. DS is awake and bugging me for breakfast. And I've got to get DD moving too and then get in my workout before we head to the store. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!......P

 

[jenanderson]

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

I would be Sneezy for sure. This is my 2nd day home sick. I don't normally stay home sick but my cold is so bad and my nose is running like a faucet - I look and feel horrible. Today I also have DS home sick with me with the same symptoms.

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I think I tend to see the weight loss first in my face and then in my waist. I am still waiting to see a bigger change in my midsection. I have the tummy going, I have the love handles on the side and I still don't feel comfortable tucking in my clothing.

Being sick is a big bummer for where I am at. Since it is just a really bad cold, I have not really lost my appetite but the idea of exercising is not one I want to face. Yesterday I tried to do some light workout using the Wii but my nose was just too bad. In the end, I did a few stretches and lifted weights on and off throughout the day. Today I am feeling a little bit better so I am going to try the treadmill for a bit after taking some cold medicine and sleeping a bit longer.

Hope everyone has a great day!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

QOTD: Dopey. My DD is home sick from school today so I'm off work today. I'm feeling a little discombulated and out of sorts, but not in a bad way, just an inefficient, not quite sure what to do with myself kind of way.

Hope your DD is feeling better soon. I gave up trying to get anything done when I stay home with DS when he is sick. We usually just hang out and watch some movies. I used to feel I should do housework or something but now I just say "nah!"

tigger813, you've done a great job getting yourself back on track and heading in the right direction after being sick! You go, girl!

QOTD: Well, since they don't have one who was coughing I will go with Sneezy as the closest alternative. Or maybe dopey since he doesn't talk and I am losing my voice. Hope it gets better before I leave for Disneyland in 3 days! SArahMay

Have a great time at DL! Hope that you are feeling better soon!

I need to do some bragging here! The weather was looking nice so I decided it was time to try running my 5K outside (for the first time). I didn't really know exactly how far to run, so I figured I'd run for 40 minutes (I can do a 5K on the TM in about 34 minutes, so I figured this would account for running slower without the TM to push me along and for any hills that might slow me down).

Anyhow, I measured my distance tonight when I went to pick up DD and I actually ran 4 miles.... in 40 minutes! That means I did 4 10 minute miles!! And that includes hills and stepping around frost heaves and puddles! I am so excited. I will admit, I did try to avoid the worst of the hills around me, but I definitely had some uphill and downhill sections.... especially around the half way mark. I'm really excited by this accomplishment and it will definitely encourage me to keep up the running... especially outside if the weather permits!

Way to go on the running -- you'll be doing a half marathon in no time!

Thanks for the heads up on National Pancake Day -- I will see if DS would like pancakes for dinner. No way can I do pancakes this morning.

So Jillian, I'm a pretty busy stay at home mom. We are always on the go to PTO events, running the kids to practice, and taking DH to the airport. What should I do to avoid the drive thru?

Well BAMB, when I have busy weeks on the road promoting my weight loss powder or my web site, I like to pack snacks on the go in my Ziploc snack bags. They are great for portion control and eating on the run. The Ziploc snack bags are easy to carry in your purse or gym bag. And the new Ziploc bags with the expandable bottoms are prefect for standing up in the center console of your car.

Oh cool, I didn't know she had a show starting - although I wouldn't want her as a friend (who needs a friend who Always keeps it real lol?) I think I'd choose her out of the two of them as a workout coach.

Here is some info on the show from the NBC site. http://www.nbc.com/news/2009/10/20/...of-their-excuses-and-empower-them-to-transfo/ I'm looking forward to watching it but I wouldn't want her to be coming to my house!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I've lost my weight around my middle and my thighs as well as, of course, my bust. A couple of weird spots -- my fingers -- really we could have waited awhile for that -- and my neck. I am looking forward to see some weightloss in my face and in my derriere.

Okay, have to confess. I think February was pretty much a bust for me. Thank God it's the shortest month of the year. Zilch on the progress. I am getting re-energized for March!! And for me, I recognize it is more a mental commitment than ever before. ... I am gonna do this!!!!

Ah, but it wasn't really a bust because you did something that is underrrated, but really quite an accomplishment, you maintained!

I am heading off to Arizona for a few days to visit with my Mom. I will have internet access but it will be sporadic so TTFN and have a great week!

 

[lisah0711]

I would be Sneezy for sure. This is my 2nd day home sick. I don't normally stay home sick but my cold is so bad and my nose is running like a faucet - I look and feel horrible. Today I also have DS home sick with me with the same symptoms.

, jen. Hope that you and your DS are feeling better soon. Don't feel like you have to push yourself to exercise because "it's just a cold." Honor your body if you don't feel well and give it the rest it needs.

 

[jennz]

I need to do some bragging here! The weather was looking nice so I decided it was time to try running my 5K outside (for the first time). I didn't really know exactly how far to run, so I figured I'd run for 40 minutes (I can do a 5K on the TM in about 34 minutes, so I figured this would account for running slower without the TM to push me along and for any hills that might slow me down).

Anyhow, I measured my distance tonight when I went to pick up DD and I actually ran 4 miles.... in 40 minutes! That means I did 4 10 minute miles!! And that includes hills and stepping around frost heaves and puddles! I am so excited. I will admit, I did try to avoid the worst of the hills around me, but I definitely had some uphill and downhill sections.... especially around the half way mark. I'm really excited by this accomplishment and it will definitely encourage me to keep up the running... especially outside if the weather permits!

My running accomplishment has definitely made me feel less icky and guilty about yesterday's overindulgence. That and the fact that I managed to get through the day using only 12 points! Not something I would recommend, but I needed to feel back "in control" after yesterday, so this helped with that. I can assure you, my 12 points was spent in a healthy way... egg whites and veggies and a Vitamuffin top for brunch, fruit and nuts for afternoon snack, fish and veggies for dinner, a bit of healthy EVOO, and plenty of water.

I'm off to finish the murder mystery I am reading! TTYT........P

Great job!!!

So Jillian, I'm a pretty busy stay at home mom. We are always on the go to PTO events, running the kids to practice, and taking DH to the airport. What should I do to avoid the drive thru?

Well BAMB, when I have busy weeks on the road promoting my weight loss powder or my web site, I like to pack snacks on the go in my Ziploc snack bags. They are great for portion control and eating on the run. The Ziploc snack bags are easy to carry in your purse or gym bag. And the new Ziploc bags with the expandable bottoms are prefect for standing up in the center console of your car.

I think you missed your calling!! I didn't buy those 3 Musketeers but I might - so keep watching me! lol - I think they'd be a good treat. Tell me to get scrappin, that's what I need this month!!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose first in my torso -- chest and waist. My hips aren't sure they've been invited to the party, and my thighs seem to have decided not to attend...

I'm looking forward to seeing more of my collarbones again.

Maria

You are hysterical!!

I have lost in my arms, face and hips so far...I've heard last on is first off and that seems to be true.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose in my face first. I'm still waiting to see everything else. LOL

BTW, HAPPY NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY! Not sure that I should remind you all of that particular "holiday"! Last year I made pancakes for dinner on Pancake day, but tonight will be pizza for DD and her friends. Not sure what I will have.

LOL, I made DD pancakes this morning and I didn't even know it was pancake day!

:
I think you missed your calling!! I didn't buy those 3 Musketeers but I might - so keep watching me! lol - I think they'd be a good treat. Tell me to get scrappin, that's what I need this month!!

You will not buy 3 Musketeers, You will not buy 3 Musketeers, You will not buy 3 Musketeers or BAMB will come over there and give you a what for!!!

go scrap, or take pics and then scrap, or something to keep you busy.
Hey, I didn't eat Oreos last night, you can do it!!!

 

[corinnak]

I really ought to sign up to do some sort of 5K this spring/summer to keep me working hard on the training... but I'm chicken.

I think that I lose around my waist/middle first... can't say that I really noticed any particular pattern though. That said, even after losing nearly 85 pounds, I would still love to lose a bit more in my neck/chin area, and around my waist. I've resigned myself to my poochy belly hanging around forever. And I'm lucky that I don't tend to carry a lot of weight in my thighs or hips. When I gain, I tend to kind of gain equally all over... same with when I lose.

Our bodies sound like they react pretty similarly to losing and gaining, right down to the poochy belly!

About the race - I know it can be intimidating, but it sounds like you're really ready! Races can be so much fun - a mobile party - definitely a different experience from running alone, too. Have you read any John Bingham? I think his books are what got me really psyched up for racing.


I may just have to whip up some pancakes for the kids tonight. They love pancakes and would be beyond thrilled to have them for dinner.


Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Like Pam, I tend to lose a little all over, but one place I tend to lose is right where you don't want to lose. I am down from a 42D to a 36B. I also lose in my hips. So between losing my bust and hips and my main storage area being my midsection, even at goal, I never really have much of a waist and my hip/waist ratio is dicey even now. I'm built kind of like a boy. The plus side of that is that I can sometimes shop in the Juniors section, though the clothes there tend to be more...flamboyant.


OH! Exciting times - I get to go to a TRX demo later this morning. Bob showed TRX on Biggest Loser once. It's the strap that you can tie to a tree or whatever and use body weight for resistance. If I love it, I may sign up for a regular class at the YMCA, even though it costs extra. A great reward for maintaining during the month of February, right?

 

[50sjayne]

QOTD: Well, since they don't have one who was coughing I will go with Sneezy as the closest alternative. Or maybe dopey since he doesn't talk and I am losing my voice. Hope it gets better before I leave for Disneyland in 3 days!

SArahMay

Oh no. I know my allergies are starting up around here--think it could be that? If not then Zinc is what always helps me along a little faster.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey? On Monday - Sleepy. But today - Happy!!! Part of my happy is that I caught up on the sleep that I lost while obsessing over the weekend and now feel like I am back to myself...

Congrats to the Canadian ice dancing team!! I didn't see the results til this morning but was so happy for them!! (see above - I was sleeping. LOL). And awesome job by USA!!! Go, pairs skating, go womens hockey!!! Shannon, the pictures were great. I am so glad that you had a great time!


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The Canadian team was beautiful, truly deserved it. I agreed with the commentator at the end this time, the judges were fair, everyone skated well and clean. Great commentator too.
I'm glad the Russians got bronze at least, they always clean up in the freestyle. I can only imagine what's going to happen next winter olympics--in Russia. Side note: I loved the firebird costume!
Was watching some of the skiing too. the commentator, after some man was whirling around upside down doing a flip and such, was saying how his turn was a little off or something and I was thinking, well he didn't die...under the circumstances that seemed extraordinary in itself to me....

Quotd--I noticed I was in medium shirts first, took a long time for my rear end to get the message...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I ended up eating fat free turkey dogs and some tater tots for supper. The dogs were only 70 calories and I had them on potato rolls (130 cals each) but I had saved some calories for supper time. I found the 3 Musketeers bars at Costco last month. I have to go again soon hope they still have them. [\QUOTE]

It sounds like you planned your meal, and still had something the kids would enjoy. Now I'm going to have to look for those 3 Musketeers!

QOTD: Well, since they don't have one who was coughing I will go with Sneezy as the closest alternative. Or maybe dopey since he doesn't talk and I am losing my voice. Hope it gets better before I leave for Disneyland in 3 days!

Sarah, I really hope you recover quickly and have a fabulous time on your trip. I think we need a dwarf named "Healthy", so we can all aspire to be like him!

QOTD: I am definitely Grumpy today!!!

Aww, I'm sorry -- we all have those days. I hope today is better!

QOTD: Happy, definitely! The last few days have been some of the best days in months.

It sounds like you are doing fantastic, so great you are having your best days now!

I just saw those 3 Musketeers at Sam's the other day...are they the truffles? They were definitely tempting me!

Yumm. Truffles...I hope they have them at BJ's too! Sounds like Sam's and Costco are all set.

I am definately Bashful today. I started my new job, everything went really well. We even got out a half hour early. I had to have some unexpected dental work this morning and I can still feel it. Lots of drilling. Then he tells me one of my teeth is actually rotting. I always had great teeth, don't know what is happening. I have to go back next week for that, it's gonna be rough. I figured after all this I deserved a little TCBY tonight and still managed to stay within my points.

Congratulations on a fabulous first day at your new job! I am so sorry about the dental work, that's never fun. I hope you are able to fix everything quickly and enjoy more TCBY!

Yes, the truffle crisp! They are heavenly! DH and I are sharing the last one! I know I'm thoughtful!

Aren't you just? Very nice of you to share!

Why don't you just add the 10-15 minutes to your morning exercise so that you don't have to worry about sweating later?

Anyhow, if you DO decide that you want to do the additional time later in the day, try some light hand weights and look up some exercises to do with those. I use them several times a week and I feel like my upper body is really getting stronger, but I don't really "sweat" while I am using them. They do recommend that you do something for about 5 minutes to get your heart rate up before you do this circuit training, but unless it is really hot, I can do some light jogging in place or jumping jacks or side steps for 5 minutes without sweating too much.

Pam, this is fantastic advice, and what a great accomplishment with your running! You should be very proud!

So Jillian, I'm a pretty busy stay at home mom. We are always on the go to PTO events, running the kids to practice, and taking DH to the airport. What should I do to avoid the drive thru?

Well BAMB, when I have busy weeks on the road promoting my weight loss powder or my web site, I like to pack snacks on the go in my Ziploc snack bags. They are great for portion control and eating on the run. The Ziploc snack bags are easy to carry in your purse or gym bag. And the new Ziploc bags with the expandable bottoms are prefect for standing up in the center console of your car.

You win! Fabulous commercial!

we had a nice day here so I ran errands. boring. Yucky weather for the rest of the week but I think we are turning the corner towards spring. the weekend is supposed to be nice! I can't wait for warmer weather.

Spring, it must be coming eventually...just keep telling yourself it will arrive!

Oh man, I had a whole bunch of quotes, but then the browser crashed and now they are all just gone. I'm just going to hit the QOTD and go be bummed out.

2/21 Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

It would have been better if I'd actually planned actual meals for every night this week, but at least I wrote down the evening obligations for each night. We have something every night this week, some nights, two things. DH is rehearsing for two one-act plays, DS11 is starting boy scouts this week and I am gearing up to paint a backdrop next weekend and several other set pieces as well. Poor DS6 just gets schlepped along for most stuff. At least now I know what I'm facing!

2/22 Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

I think DH would say I've been Grumpy the past couple of days. I can't disagree. And given that all my quotes got lost, I guess that Grumpy is the most appropriate, unfortunately!

It happens to all of us -- and it is so frustrating to have this fabulous post, and it is just gone...My you have a busy week, no wonder you might be a bit Grumpy! It's hard to keep everything straight with going in many directions. Between dh and I, we have church meeting three nights this week, and ds has gymnastics. I may collapse Friday night. I usually do that anyway, but it may be 7pm instead of 9!

Monday QOTD: If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?


Definately feeling like Happy today! Beautiful sunshine after days of rain, I'm pale as a ghost so avoid strong sunlight but it's still great to get some Vit D going home from work.

Ok, No idea what 3 Musketeers bars are, but can I take a moment to wax lyrical about Costco? We don't have them in NZ but I love the ones I go to in Taiwan. They're bad for impulse buys though - at the supermarket an impulse buy will be maybe $5, an impulse buy at Costco can become a budget line in itself Never regretted a Costco purchase though.

I'm so glad you had a great day! 3 Musketeers bars (via wikipedia) -- 3 Musketeers is a candy bar made in the United States by Mars, Incorporated. It is filled with a center made of nougat and whipped chocolate. Outside the U.S. and Canada, the product is known as Milky Way; this name is, in turn, used in the U.S. for the product known elsewhere as the Mars Bar. As chocolate goes, it tends to be a dieter's friend. The truffle crisp has a whipped truffle and airy crisp, enrobed in milk chocolate. Now I'm starting to really want one!

The Big Box stores are great for stocking up, but it is so easy to spend your entire grocery budget and just get a few things...we go in with a plan and are usually successful in sticking to it.

Rain and snow here the rest of the week. I don't think the weathermen are sure what we're going to get. We're always on the borderline of precipitation between the high and the low totals. UGH! I WANT SPRING!

The real question is, do we believe the weather forecasters, since they have been incredibly wrong recently?! Spring cannot come soon enough for me, but both dh and ds are hoping for a good blizzard before it warms up.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey? On Monday - Sleepy. But today - Happy!!! Part of my happy is that I caught up on the sleep that I lost while obsessing over the weekend and now feel like I am back to myself...

Okay, have to confess. I think February was pretty much a bust for me. Thank God it's the shortest month of the year. Zilch on the progress. I am getting re-energized for March!! And for me, I recognize it is more a mental commitment than ever before. ... I am gonna do this!!!!

Getting enough sleep makes an enormous difference in how we feel! And it's great that you are ready for a fresh start -- you can always have one, that's the beauty of it!

Missed this while I was typing my response above. Oh boy, our bodies must whisper to each other about what to do!!

Ah, another one like me -- we'll we will just have to keep extending the invitation until those body parts agree to participate!

I find the first place I notice it is the face

I'm sure other people do, too -- since everyone looks at your face, what a great place to start!

I actually noticed in my hips first. I'm waiting for my tummy to get flat! I'm going to do more core work including crunches!

Shakira, Shakira -- hips don't lie -- if you notice it there you are definitely torching those calories!

I only just started running in January. I've been exercising regularly since 01/2008... lots of walking, incline walking, Nautilus, and using the Treadclimber at the Y... so I decided to try a bit of interval running on the TM. One day while doing this interval running I realized that it wasn't as hard as I thought it might be and I felt like I could keep going... so my next time at the Y I tried and accomplished a 5K run on the TM. My time wasn't spectacular, but I was so happy that I was able to do it. The feeling was really empowering. I've been trying to run 5K three days a week since then. I don't love it (yet) but I LOVE the feeling I have when I have reached a new personal best time (like yesterday!).

I really ought to sign up to do some sort of 5K this spring/summer to keep me working hard on the training... but I'm chicken.

I think that I lose around my waist/middle first... can't say that I really noticed any particular pattern though. That said, even after losing nearly 85 pounds, I would still love to lose a bit more in my neck/chin area, and around my waist. I've resigned myself to my poochy belly hanging around forever. And I'm lucky that I don't tend to carry a lot of weight in my thighs or hips. When I gain, I tend to kind of gain equally all over... same with when I lose.

BTW, HAPPY NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY! Not sure that I should remind you all of that particular "holiday"!

I am so glad you have discovered running, and I hope you will sign up for a local 5K. I have doen a few, and they really are not intimidating -- especially if you can do one through your local Y. It's more about having fun than racing, and I think you would really enjoy it. No pancakes coming our way today, we had our last for awhile on Fat Tuesday! I hope the sleepover goes well, it sounds like the girls will really enjoy being together.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

I would be Sneezy for sure. This is my 2nd day home sick. I don't normally stay home sick but my cold is so bad and my nose is running like a faucet - I look and feel horrible. Today I also have DS home sick with me with the same symptoms.

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I think I tend to see the weight loss first in my face and then in my waist. I am still waiting to see a bigger change in my midsection. I have the tummy going, I have the love handles on the side and I still don't feel comfortable tucking in my clothing.

Being sick is a big bummer for where I am at. Since it is just a really bad cold, I have not really lost my appetite but the idea of exercising is not one I want to face. Yesterday I tried to do some light workout using the Wii but my nose was just too bad. In the end, I did a few stretches and lifted weights on and off throughout the day. Today I am feeling a little bit better so I am going to try the treadmill for a bit after taking some cold medicine and sleeping a bit longer.

Oh, Jen -- I really hope you feel better soon! It is no fun to be sick, especially when you want to be working out and your body disagrees -- wants to eat but not move. Be gentle with yourself, you will soon be moving at warp speed again!

I've lost my weight around my middle and my thighs as well as, of course, my bust. A couple of weird spots -- my fingers -- really we could have waited awhile for that -- and my neck. I am looking forward to see some weightloss in my face and in my derriere.

I am heading off to Arizona for a few days to visit with my Mom. I will have internet access but it will be sporadic so TTFN and have a great week!

Fingers, huh? That is one I have not heard before! have a wonderful time in Arizona, that sounds like a fabulous place to go at the end of February!

I think you missed your calling!! I didn't buy those 3 Musketeers but I might - so keep watching me! lol - I think they'd be a good treat. Tell me to get scrappin, that's what I need this month!!
I have lost in my arms, face and hips so far...I've heard last on is first off and that seems to be true.

I hadn't heard that before, but I think it has a ring of truth...the 3 Musketeers truffles have 170 cals, 9 grams of fat and 0 fiber, for 2 bars. Sounds like a good snack to me!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose in my face first. I'm still waiting to see everything else. LOL

It will come! If you build it -- exercise, eating right, positive attitude -- the new you will emerge!

Let's have an awesome Tuesday!

Maria

 

[lecach]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Usually my tummy and chest and I am definately seeing a difference. In fact, I need new underwear, the old ones are too big now

I have to celebrate a personal victory today. Try as I might I could not get below the 150's with my weight ever since I got pregnant in 2004. Today I stepped on the scales and for the first time in 6 years I broke the threshold - 149.8 . I feel a little guilty about celebrating since it's not that big of a loss but it was pretty darn hard for me to get here.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Our bodies sound like they react pretty similarly to losing and gaining, right down to the poochy belly!

About the race - I know it can be intimidating, but it sounds like you're really ready! Races can be so much fun - a mobile party - definitely a different experience from running alone, too. Have you read any John Bingham? I think his books are what got me really psyched up for racing.

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Like Pam, I tend to lose a little all over, but one place I tend to lose is right where you don't want to lose. I am down from a 42D to a 36B. I also lose in my hips. So between losing my bust and hips and my main storage area being my midsection, even at goal, I never really have much of a waist and my hip/waist ratio is dicey even now. I'm built kind of like a boy. The plus side of that is that I can sometimes shop in the Juniors section, though the clothes there tend to be more...flamboyant.

OH! Exciting times - I get to go to a TRX demo later this morning. Bob showed TRX on Biggest Loser once. It's the strap that you can tie to a tree or whatever and use body weight for resistance. If I love it, I may sign up for a regular class at the YMCA, even though it costs extra. A great reward for maintaining during the month of February, right?

No Need for Speed is a great Bingham book! Corinna, I'm a 36B and I'm nowhere near goal. I think I'll just need a couple of bandaids by the time I get there. I hope you like the TRX. I thought it looked like an interesting tool.

Oh no. I know my allergies are starting up around here--think it could be that? If not then Zinc is what always helps me along a little faster.

The Canadian team was beautiful, truly deserved it. I agreed with the commentator at the end this time, the judges were fair, everyone skated well and clean. Great commentator too.
I'm glad the Russians got bronze at least, they always clean up in the freestyle. I can only imagine what's going to happen next winter olympics--in Russia. Side note: I loved the firebird costume!
Was watching some of the skiing too. the commentator, after some man was whirling around upside down doing a flip and such, was saying how his turn was a little off or something and I was thinking, well he didn't die...under the circumstances that seemed extraordinary in itself to me....

Quotd--I noticed I was in medium shirts first, took a long time for my rear end to get the message...

As usual, I have the skating tivo'd. I'm looking forward to seeing some great skates! I agree, the skiing looks like it is successful if you remain alive

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Usually my tummy and chest and I am definately seeing a difference. In fact, I need new underwear, the old ones are too big now

I have to celebrate a personal victory today. Try as I might I could not get below the 150's with my weight ever since I got pregnant in 2004. Today I stepped on the scales and for the first time in 6 years I broke the threshold - 149.8 . I feel a little guilty about celebrating since it's not that big of a loss but it was pretty darn hard for me to get here.

Congratulations! That is fantastic! You should be very proud -- sometimes ounces are harder than pounds, and one particular pound can just be hard to lose.

I'm off to yoga in a bit -- it's our monthly "relaxation yoga" class --which means I need my sleep mask. I know it's good for me, but I do prefer the classes where I feel like I got more movement in. My agency subsidizes the cost, so basically I'm paying $5 to take a nap, which I am perfectly willing to do

Maria

 

[jennz]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Usually my tummy and chest and I am definately seeing a difference. In fact, I need new underwear, the old ones are too big now

I have to celebrate a personal victory today. Try as I might I could not get below the 150's with my weight ever since I got pregnant in 2004. Today I stepped on the scales and for the first time in 6 years I broke the threshold - 149.8 . I feel a little guilty about celebrating since it's not that big of a loss but it was pretty darn hard for me to get here.

Hooray!!

 

[sahbushka]

QOTD: I first see my loss in my neck. I have recently been able to see my collar bone and I am starting to be able to feel my hip bone. I would really like to see my thighs and waist get smaller...I know they are, but I don't SEE it yet.

Take care all!

SarahMay

 

[princessbride6205]

I'm back from my 3 day/2 nt trip to NJ. I ate like it was my job. On the plus side, I got in 2.5 workouts: a mini strength training session, the elliptical and an outdoor run.

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?
When I lost the first 10 pounds last summer, I was so excited to see my waist again. My waist continues to be a point I look at to measure progress.
I have seen my chest shrink, but I'm not sure how much is tied to weight loss, as I had a pregnancy and 14-months of breastfeeding right before I started my weight loss journey last year. And thank goodness I've shrunk - I was up to a 36H in the first few months after DD was born.
It's funny though, as the fat as been shed, but my shoulders are still the same size, I'm reminded that I have the upper body of a linebacker/Olympic swimmer. My mom insists my giant shoulders are slimming (this from a woman who believed the same about shoulder pads).
As I build in my strength training and continue running, I hope to see some muscle definition emerge. I used to have nicely toned and muscular legs (not bodybuilder size or anything, just defined). It'd be nice to see some of that again.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?
I'm most often a combination of Sneezy, Bashful and Sleepy. Sneezy because I have moderate to severe allergies year-round. Bashful because I'm a pretty shy person (not among friends). Sleepy because I have about 2.5 years to catch up on! I've managed an 8-hour night's sleep probably twice since DD was born!

 

[Peace.love.mickey]

Back from DL! I love going to DL and LOSING weight! WOO HOO!!!!! However, now I am so totally sick...so no gym time for me, can't breathe, but hopefully, can't eat much either !!!!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge? I usually can tell I am losing weight first by my face...the extra chins seem to disappear first! My favorite thing is when the rolls around the sides and back start to shrink...that makes me a very happy girl!!!

Hope everyone is doing great!!!

 

[maiziezoe]

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

Usually my tummy and chest and I am definately seeing a difference. In fact, I need new underwear, the old ones are too big now

I have to celebrate a personal victory today. Try as I might I could not get below the 150's with my weight ever since I got pregnant in 2004. Today I stepped on the scales and for the first time in 6 years I broke the threshold - 149.8 . I feel a little guilty about celebrating since it's not that big of a loss but it was pretty darn hard for me to get here.

WTG!!! That's awesome!

 

[maiziezoe]

I decided to quit smoking today. I woke up this morning and thought "Hmmm.... I think I will stop smoking". So, I did. I put what was left of my last pack into the kitty litter garbage (no way I was going to get it out of there if I was jonesing for one) and put the kitty litter garbage at the curb and watched the garbage man take it away. I started smoking when I was 16 (I'm almost 42). I quit cold turkey with all of my pregnancies. 4 years ago I quit and didn't pick it up for over 3 years... then last May I started again.

I don't smoke in the house... only outside. Since I've lost weight I'm always cold. It suddenly dawned on my how stupid it is for me to get all bundled up to go outside to smoke. I come in the house from smoking and it takes me forever to get warm.... then I do it all over again!

Bye bye Marlboro!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

According to my hubby the first place I lose is my hips and rear. I think the last place I lose is my chin area. I've started doing chin exercises at night while I watch TV.

 

[jennz]

I decided to quit smoking today. I woke up this morning and thought "Hmmm.... I think I will stop smoking". So, I did. I put what was left of my last pack into the kitty litter garbage (no way I was going to get it out of there if I was jonesing for one) and put the kitty litter garbage at the curb and watched the garbage man take it away. I started smoking when I was 16 (I'm almost 42). I quit cold turkey with all of my pregnancies. 4 years ago I quit and didn't pick it up for over 3 years... then last May I started again.

I don't smoke in the house... only outside. Since I've lost weight I'm always cold. It suddenly dawned on my how stupid it is for me to get all bundled up to go outside to smoke. I come in the house from smoking and it takes me forever to get warm.... then I do it all over again!

Bye bye Marlboro!

Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

According to my hubby the first place I lose is my hips and rear. I think the last place I lose is my chin area. I've started doing chin exercises at night while I watch TV.

Ann wow!!!! Congrats!! And the cold helps...we all know you're not lovin those Chicago winters!