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

[jennz]

As a Mom, you definitely have an "instinct" about your kids, so if you are thinking that there could be something going on that is food related, I would DEFINITELY keep a food journal for a few weeks to see if you could pinpoint something.

Sorry you will be missing your outside run. Sadly, I am supposed to run today (I am a M, W, F runner), but I am feeling so uninspired and put off by the 30° temps this morning that I decided to skip it. I did 40 minutes of other exercise, but I am bailing on my run. Wish I could come babysit for you so you could get out there!

Is the House of Blues at DTD? If I am remembering correctly it is. That might be a good deal for DS and I for dinner one night, since we are staying near DTD. I try to avoid the Budget Board these days. It used to be my regular "first stop" here on the DIS, but I found I was spending more than I was saving on all of their "deals"!!

Well.... I've updated my WISH journal, I've updated my minutes on the March Exercise Challenge, and I've caught up on all my email. I guess I have no more excuses to just sit here on the computer. Time to get something done...................P

Too funny about the budget board - same thing here! I'm glad I saw the House of Blues though... we ate there before and like it, and with my cousins coming over from Scotland we'll definitely use the coupons up! I ended up with quite a few coupons in my cart and was proud of myself - I took all of them out except HoB.

I wish I could take you up on the babysitting.

Forgot to add yes HoB is in DTD, West side.

 

[tea pot]

Happy St Pat's Day Everyone !

QOTD Seaweed Salad...and spinach of course


Still trying to catch up take care

 

[pjlla]

Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day to those who celebrate it! It's going to be another frantic one for me, I'm afraid, but I wanted to throw a fun question out there this morning.

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

I can answer this right off the top of my head - I love spinach! Not the canned kind, but frozen or fresh, in omlettes, pasta, sandwiches, salads or all by itself - mmmmm.

Favorite green food... hmmm... well, I eat a lot of spinach, but not because I love it and I eat avocado several times a week... that is yummy and green-ish. I KNOW... mint chocolate chip ice cream!! That is my HONEST answer. ......................P

 

[Graciesmom77]

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

I love broccoli! I eat it all the time. Of course its better covered in cheese.....

I hope you all woke up inspired today. This cold is slowly feeling better and I am hoping to make it to the gym tomorrow.

I guess I am off to clean and do laundry. Yea

Have a great day!!!! We can do this!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

I'm going to be honest -- I haven't had it in years, but my favorite green food is Watergate salad! For something I actually eat on a regular basis, I'd say sugar snap peas -- and for a treat -- guacamole!

Lisa -- I don't know that we do anything special? We do separate all the fruit and veggies that are refrigerated and put them in ziplock containers -- not bags, the hard, plastic kind. And then within the container they are pre-portioned in ziplock bags -- when I packed my lunch this morning I just grabbed a bag of peppers, another one of grapes, and another one of grape tomatoes. Ok, maybe that does seem like overkill -- it makes packing lunches easier, and our produce does last about a week -- we shop on Friday or Saturday night, and we have nothing left after packing Friday's lunches. Our apples and bananas are just out on the counter, but they usually make it a week, too -- but we buy two bunches of bananas, one is just turning yellow, and one is pretty green.

Happy to those of you not celebrating the real holiday -- Evacuation Day! It's the day the British left Boston during the Revolutionary War. My ds doesn't have school, and my dh has a paid holiday. If you pour through enough history books, you can find a way to make St. Patrick's Day a legitimate holiday in Boston, as I'm sure some poor long ago city employee did!

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Sorry I haven't been on much, I have been at work...lots of overtime...and at the gym. Unfortunately even though I have started a new strength training routine and kept within my points I gained over 2 lbs on the scale tonight. I am sooooo not happy. I am trying to stay possitve and just figure I will have an amazing loss next week. Uggh. I even went above 200 again which pisses me off especially since I did things ok last week. There is no good reason for that gain.

SarahMay

I do strength training and cardio. The strength class is an hour and I do it at least twice a week, some weeks I hit three. A lot of times I also do cardio on the same day, Anyhow the point of telling you all this is that I graph my weight daily, and I see a lot of ups and downs, usually up on the day after the strength training. It's like my body is trying to hold onto a little bit so that it can build the muscle. My weigh ins on Friday have always been down for the week, sometimes barely, so I don't sweat it too much, but it can be frustrating. Make sure you are getting enough to eat, because those new muscles you are making are hungry! I also have to make sure I'm drinking my water, because that seems to make a big difference as well.

I'm enjoying reading everyone's updates.

3/16 Tuesday QOTD: What are some things you have enjoyed about the process of losing weight so far? Whether it be new favorite foods, attitudes, activities or something else, tell us what keeps you happy on your plan.
I like feeling stronger. I have a long way to go, but I love that I am getting muscles. I love that I can do an hour of cardio and an hour of strength on the same day. I am really proud of the fact that I am taking classes at the Y, and I'm actually considering kickboxing next. I really appreciate all the support and kind words from everyone.

Wednesday Qotd: favorite green food--broccoli and lima beans. I also like spinach on things--pizza, with pasta, etc. I am a vegetarian--but not really a big salad fan.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[50sjayne]

Why is losing weight important to you? Do you have any methods for keeping these reasons in the forefront?

My back. And I want to live a long time without too much pain.

3/15 Monday QOTD: What (aside from eating!) do you to do deal with stress and/or over-scheduling?

I either attack or retreat. Attack the treadmill or have a 3 movie day.

3/16 Tuesday QOTD: What are some things you have enjoyed about the process of losing weight so far? Whether it be new favorite foods, attitudes, activities or something else, tell us what keeps you happy on your plan.

It’s interesting to me—the weight loss and maintain process. It seems there is so much on the subject out there. I have enjoyed the swimming and bicycling and the Jacuzzi at the pool lol.

Top o' the morning to you all!

I was having a lovely night sleep until 4:30 when some jerk decided to drag race down the street outside our bedroom at 4:30AM! I should've gotten up and worked out but really wanted more sleep. I may have gotten 10 minutes more! UGH! I will work out at 7:30 and later today while trying to catch up on laundry after work. I also need to run the dishwasher. Going to be a busy day catching up today and tomorrow! And getting ready for our weekend at the Cape!

Sounds like fun…I almost got some good sleep last night too after this horrific time change but Harvey woke me up throwing himself at my Marilyn poster. He doesn’t like posters with people in them…he destroyed my daughters Paul Mcartney collage now he’s attacking Marilyn….odd boy. Think I’m gonna start keeping a spray bottle by my bed—it’s a great poster--one of her with glasses on from how to marry a millionaire.

Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day to those who celebrate it! It's going to be another frantic one for me, I'm afraid, but I wanted to throw a fun question out there this morning.

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

I can answer this right off the top of my head - I love spinach! Not the canned kind, but frozen or fresh, in omlettes, pasta, sandwiches, salads or all by itself - mmmmm.

I like spinach too but my favorite right now is definitely avocado. Although I did have a shamrock shake from McDonalds yesterday! I haven’t had one of those in 6-7 years and I used to get one every year. I will have to say they are still really good tasting to me. I just got a small. I have to work today, but it’s ok because we don’t go out unless it’s (St. Patrick's Day) on the weekend. Then we go up to Portland to the big Irish celebration at Kell’s. We get a hotel downtown and ride around on the light rail. We don’t drink and drive! Ever. I’ll enjoy getting all decked out today for work lol. I’ll make a corned beef and hash in the crockpot Friday. It’s once a year…I’ll shave off the bulk of the fat with the electric knife. Everyone knows that point cuts have the most fat right? Flat cut is what you want.

 

[mikamah]

Happy St Patricks Day all!! Even if you're not irish, everyone is irish on st. Patty's day. My mom was 100% swedish and after my dad died 15 years ago, she started coming out on st patricks day with my sisters and me, and she had the most fun of everyone. She loved this holiday. I think I'll have to toast her tonight with a little baileys.

I did my c25k this morning, and am still amazing myself that I'm liking it, and looking forward to the next time. Eating is so so. I cooked on the grill last night, so am set for a couple days, but I stupidly bought a bag of dove chocolate eggs on sunday, and they are almost gone. It's one of those things I struggle with. It is the evening that gets to me. I will not be buying them again. I really want that scale to move.

Happy to those of you not celebrating the real holiday -- Evacuation Day! It's the day the British left Boston during the Revolutionary War. My ds doesn't have school, and my dh has a paid holiday. If you pour through enough history books, you can find a way to make St. Patrick's Day a legitimate holiday in Boston, as I'm sure some poor long ago city employee did!

In my celebrating days, I was always envious of my friend who worked for the state and always had the day off. Though the next day would have been better to have off.

Did any one see the recent PBS show By Dr Amen "Change your Brain Change your Body"?
He has done some amazing research in overeating and brain connections.
He talks alot about low levels of VT D causing a constant state of cravings
and he also talked about eliminating white flower and refined sugars completely. The results is no cravings.
Has any one done this??

A woman I work with did this about 3 years ago, and she never eats the sugars or white flour, no exceptions and has kept the 60 pounds off that she lost. She is never tempted by foods that are brought in to work, and she looks great. She goes to Overeaters anonymous too for support.

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

I would have to say guacamole/avocado. I love it. I remember a friend brought it to a party and the mother in law of the woman having the party had a little dementia, and just wouldn't stop about how awful it looked and how can people eat that green stuff. It was so funny and we always bring it up when she bring the green stuff to a party.

/16 Tuesday QOTD: What are some things you have enjoyed about the process of losing weight so far? Whether it be new favorite foods, attitudes, activities or something else, tell us what keeps you happy on your plan.

I enjoy getting out and being active with my son, and riding my bike again. I have made some nice friends here, and the support and my daily dis checks are such a big part of my life now.

Jenn- hope your daughter is feeling better soon.

Pamela- food allergies are tough, and it sounds like he has so many it's got to be tough to keep him away from them all. Michael is allergic only to cashews, pistachio, and mango now, but he was allergic to milk, soy, peanut, and egg before and luckily he out grew them all. It is hard.

Lisa-congrats on becoming a runner!!!

Hugs to those struggling this week. Life can be crazy and it's hard to take time for ourselves, but we need to try and give ourselves the attention we deserve. The housework can wait. Have a nice afternoon.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Afternoon all

Thrilled to say I'm at the same weight as last week. Yes i really am thrilled since I pulled a muscle and couldn't exercise most of last week. I am getting back into routines now but trying to be choosy because I know its not 100%
Did abs on the ball today and my core fusion day from Stephanie. Feels good cause I know i needed that ab work.

QOD: Creme De Menthe Parfait is hands down my favorite green food. But mostly I behave with some broccoli or something. Ice Cream weather is coming around though

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Hmmmm? Green M&Ms? Lettuce? Pesto? Creme de Menthe? Anything minty?

Splurged at lunch today. Had a grilled chicken and eggplant calzone that also has mozzarella and pesto on it! I will eat light for supper. I will also try and do a few miles on the elliptical tonight and drink my water!

Got a bit of a headache right now. I think it's stress related as I made a list of what I have to do in the the next 2 days! It's long and several things will take a long time to complete! Started the dishwasher and will try and do one load of laundry tonight and then some more tomorrow! I need to sort through the laundry to see what I must have by the time I pack tomorrow afternoon. Nothing planned for tomorrow afternoon so I should be able to get everything done!

Almost time to take DD2 to dancing!

 

[jennz]

I am having a rough afternoon so I am turning to my WISH friends! I just found out a dear dear friend is having serious marriage problems - his wife has sort of snapped since they had their baby, will not let my friend - her husband - even hold the child let alone spend time alone with her, and it gets worse from there. So...I ate 4 hershey's kisses and didn't refill the bowl, 1/2 of a peppermint chocolate luna bar, and then made my sick daughter get out of bed and go for a walk with the dogs and me! Now I'm getting ready to scrapbook so that I stay out of the kitchen, then do some walk-it-out and then make dinner. That's my plan. This is one of those things that really shakes you up, know what I mean? Up is down and left is right.

Thanks for being here my friends!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am having a rough afternoon so I am turning to my WISH friends! I just found out a dear dear friend is having serious marriage problems - his wife has sort of snapped since they had their baby, will not let my friend - her husband - even hold the child let alone spend time alone with her, and it gets worse from there. So...I ate 4 hershey's kisses and didn't refill the bowl, 1/2 of a peppermint chocolate luna bar, and then made my sick daughter get out of bed and go for a walk with the dogs and me! Now I'm getting ready to scrapbook so that I stay out of the kitchen, then do some walk-it-out and then make dinner. That's my plan. This is one of those things that really shakes you up, know what I mean? Up is down and left is right.

Thanks for being here my friends!

hope things work out for your friend and his wife. Is it post-partum depression? Hang in there today. Sounds like you have a good plan.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am having a rough afternoon so I am turning to my WISH friends! I just found out a dear dear friend is having serious marriage problems - his wife has sort of snapped since they had their baby, will not let my friend - her husband - even hold the child let alone spend time alone with her, and it gets worse from there. So...I ate 4 hershey's kisses and didn't refill the bowl, 1/2 of a peppermint chocolate luna bar, and then made my sick daughter get out of bed and go for a walk with the dogs and me! Now I'm getting ready to scrapbook so that I stay out of the kitchen, then do some walk-it-out and then make dinner. That's my plan. This is one of those things that really shakes you up, know what I mean? Up is down and left is right.

Thanks for being here my friends!

Jennz -- it is so hard when there doesn't seem like much you can do other than worry -- I have zero medical training, but it sounds like PPD to me, and with some medication, the entire situation could turn around quickly -- I really hope your friend is in touch with his wife's physician and their pediatrician, both can help the family move forward together. The fresh air probably did you dd good! The exercise will help you, too. Just hang in there and stay strong, we are with you!

Maria

 

[jennz]

hope things work out for your friend and his wife. Is it post-partum depression? Hang in there today. Sounds like you have a good plan.

Jennz -- it is so hard when there doesn't seem like much you can do other than worry -- I have zero medical training, but it sounds like PPD to me, and with some medication, the entire situation could turn around quickly -- I really hope your friend is in touch with his wife's physician and their pediatrician, both can help the family move forward together. The fresh air probably did you dd good! The exercise will help you, too. Just hang in there and stay strong, we are with you!

Maria

I don't know if it's ppd, the child is 2 1/2. Mom has been getting worse. Very brief version...it came out in their counseling that Mom is a vicitm of incest. It seems to me like she is trying to protect their dd from Dad, maybe she is projecting? It's so sad, they had such a great marriage. Dad has been trying to get Mom to see a counselor on her own. She sleeps with their dd at night with the door locked, makes him sleep in another room. This is like a Lifetime movie but it's real. I feel so bad for them both, actually all 3 of them, and wish I could do something. Dad has come to us but Mom hasn't. We're their dd's guardians too.

Thanks you guys.

 

[Rose&Mike]

jennz--sent you a pm.

 

[flipflopmom]

jennz-that is really, really sad. This poor mom really needs some help, and I pray that someone can before it gets any worse. Good for you on realizing you were turning to food, and getting out and about instead!

I just completed my run (25 minutes running, + 5 warm up, cool down), and it was a lot easier than the same on Monday. I was very slow, but that's okay. I did lap a couple of walkers.

DH watched me today for the first time, DD2 fell asleep in the car, so we met at the park, he sat in the car w/ her, I ran, then he was going to walk when we left. I paid me a couple of compliments, but one made me sad. He said he was "very impressed", "couldn't believe I kept such a steady pace the whole time". Then, vain me, asked "well, how did I look?" He said "you didn't look like you were having trouble, just like someone jogging" Maybe one day he'll say "you looked like a runner"

QOTD: Yum. I love green. Baby organic spinach, I eat 2 cups a day! LOVE broccoli with a hint of ranch dressing, LOVE pesto.

 

[pjlla]

Jennz....I'll say a prayer for your friend's family and marriage. Nothing much you can probably do but be there for him/them and offer emotional support... and maybe occasionally babysitting if they need to head to counseling or something.

Evening all! I FINALLY served a dinner that DS liked... and it was relatively allergen free. I made soft taco type wraps... the wraps were whole wheat (both wheat and corn are problems for DS, but wheat to a lesser degree), the filling was vegan Boca burgers cooked with a bit of taco seasoning, refried beans, shredded cheese (and DH and I had some salsa and tomatoes and guacamole, but none for DS). He ate two and really liked it! And I made him some Chex Muddy Buddies with Rice Chex and he is loving this new treat! It seems like I have finally hit upon a few things that he will eat and enjoy! Sure, the Muddy Buddies aren't exactly "health" food, but when you are desperate... oh well!

Despite the beautiful weather I never made it outside for my last 20 minutes of exercise. As I mentioned before, I am feeling totally uninspired and unmotivated to MOVE....I had to really push myself just to do the 40 minutes I did this morning. Hopefully this feeling will pass.... SOON!

I'm gonna go for now.... bbtomorrow!.......P

 

[jennz]

Thanks for the prayers for my friends. I hugged my husband extra tight tonight!

And thanks to everyone on this thread for all of your support and being such an open place to come...a few months ago I would have eaten a bag of chips (the large size!) and ordered pizza. Tonight...ravioli, brocolli, and a salad with an orange for dessert, a walk with my dogs and 50 minutes playing Walk It Out. And guess what? Between you all and healthy choices I am actually feeling good.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Jennz: Your friend is probably suffering from Post Traumatic Stress, and may be having flashbacks to her own abuse. If she won't go to counseling on her own I have no idea what can be done for her. I'm sorry her family is going through this.

 

[ShortyNBug]

3/17 - Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite green food?

Mine is probably pears. Can we call them green? Sure, let's.