Biggest Loser--Fall 2011 Challenge for Losers & Maintainers!!

[satorifound]

Hello, everyone! My name is Linda. I am 44 years old. DH (also my BFF) and I have been married for 19 years. We have 2 beautiful, wonderful DDs. I lost 35+ lbs. in the spring BL, only 5 lbs. lost in the summer, and have 5 lbs. to lose until I reach my goal. However, I want to WIN some inches off certain places!! I am an obsessive calorie counter, but I hit and miss on the exercise! One of my goals this challenge (deja vu) is to be exercising consistently! (without excuses and grumbling)
Nice to meet you all, and good luck!!

Wow, that sounds like me. I have a couple more kids than you but other than that... LOL 41, married 17 years, lost 36 or so pounds since late April, obsessive calorie counter and I want to get to the gym more. We can be BL challenge buddies.

 

[satorifound]

I'm kinda confused. I pm'ed Connie96 this morning. Do I need to send them to you as well?

Yes, please PM them to me. Connie96 seems to be missing. We are hoping all is well with her.

 

[Michele]

Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge.

Hi, I'm Michele. This is my 1st ever BL challenge.

I'm 47, married to my best friend and high school sweetheart for 24 years. We have 2 DS's, 18 and 16. I've been a stay at home mom all their lives, currently looking for a part-time job.

My goal for this challenge is to lose 14 lbs. Overall I need to lose 50, but starting off with hopefully a reachable goal. I need achievement to motivate me.

I've never been a dieter, not that I didn't need it, I've been steadily putting on weight each year. I just hate the idea of dieting and exercise. My goal is to change my lifestyle slowly with healthy habits so that I don't feel deprived. I think I really need this support group and guidance to get me going.

Problem has been that DH and I both need to lose weight but we have such different views on losing. He is an 'All or Nothing' kind of person. He wants to wake up on a Monday morning and do everything different, eat differently, exercise every day, etc. I know I can't do that. I need good habits to slowly grow and become just that ...Habits. So, we just never get started because we can't agree on a plan.

Goals...lose 14 lbs, exercise 2 days a week - 30 min consecutively (currently no exercise) and eat 1 serving of fruit each day (I never eat fruit )

 

[satorifound]

QOTD--
I'm Rose. Just turned 44 on the 4th. I am married and have a 20yo ds who is a junior at the University of South Carolina. GO GAMECOCKS! (I love college football!) I am a gluten free vegetarian runner. I have been up and down with weight my entire adult life. I started this journey for the last time in Jan 10. I finally realized it's a forever thing. This is my 6th challenge. I have lost ~50 pounds and have been maintaining for about a year. I hosted the last two challenges, so I'm very happy to take a backseat and just do Clean up the Clutter with Buffy this challenge.

Dec 2009

Sept 2011 (not a great pic, but I haven't downloaded all my trip pics yet)

So to make a very long story short. Last spring I developed an irregular heart beat. Did the cardiologist thing--determined everything was fine. All summer kept losing weight, kept running. Kept feeling cruddier and cruddier. My hair was falling out, I couldn't finish a sentence (brain fog), I was getting very ill after runs and would have to lay down, etc, etc. I could go on, but I won't bore you. In January I went to the doctor and she did a bunch of tests including one for celiac disease. It came back negative (which happens sometimes even if you have cd) but I decided to try gf rather than go to more doctors for more tests. And I must say it was amazing how much better I feel. I would not say things are perfect, still a few issues, but I feel like a different person. If I have even a small amount of gluten I feel horrid for days. My hair is growing back, I'm not getting sick anymore, more energy, etc.

So that's me in a nutshell. My next race is the W&D half in October.

Good luck to everyone! You will get what you put in to this challenge. I have made forever friends who I know love me unconditionally. They prop me up when I need it and give me a little push when I need it. They remind me about the good things when I am feeling down. Yes, I have done the work to lose the weight, but this is the reason I have been able to be successful and keep it off even through a stressful spring and summer.

You look great! Congrats on the weight loss and maintaining. I am glad you are feeling better.

 

[tigger813]

Desiree- WE LOVE DOCTOR WHO in my house! We have some church friends that we get together with every week or two to re-watch episodes. We miss David Tennant but are enjoying Matt Smith!

Rose- You'll have to bug me to send in my weigh ins each week! I sent in my starting one this morning. I just got so out of habit that I stopped! I will just have to make that another one of my habits!

TTFN

 

[tiki23]

I fell out of the summer challenge...I just kind of lost heart...

But - I'm back and ready to rock as a loser! I'm going to work to lose 12 lbs during the fall challenge.

Thanks to everyone who helps to run these challenges and to everyone on these threads who are so encouraging!

 

[Desiree]

Rose - you look FANTASTIC!!!!

Desiree- WE LOVE DOCTOR WHO in my house! We have some church friends that we get together with every week or two to re-watch episodes. We miss David Tennant but are enjoying Matt Smith!

Oh gosh I miss DT soooo much! Matt Smith is ok but DT is "MY" doctor!

 

[disneycr8zy]

QOTD Friday, September 9, 2011: Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge. [/QUOTE]

Hi everyone! My name is Ruth and this is my first BL challenge. I'm single, live with a housemate + housemates daughter & grandson (6), and do IT work for a living (translation - I sit on my bum most of the day).

A little back story - I've been overweight to obese most (if not all) of my life. With the help of Weight Watchers I lost 50 lbs 2 years ago and have been able to maintain that loss within 5-10 lbs since then (I'm at the +10 spot beginning this challenge). Of course - 50 is just a drop in the bucket of what I need to lose but I'm committed to doing it slowly and properly. I'm a member of the YMCA and do a good job of 30 minutes on the elliptical at least 3 days a week, but most of the rest of the machines scare me and I haven't worked up the nerve to ask for help. I'm signed up for small group training which begins next week but so far am the only one signed up and scared they will cancel it. I have all of the knowledge and tools I need to do this but haven't yet found the dedication. I will journal foods and exercises for a while but won't stick with it, allergies act up and I start eating what tastes good instead of what I should - so I'm looking forward to the HH and Clutter challenges to help me focus.

So here are my goals and challenges for this edition of BL:

GOALS:
Lose 1-2 lbs/week using a combination of healthy eating and exercise.
Consistently journal food, water, and exercise for the duration of the contest.
Participate in HH & Clutter challenges, QOTD, & WIN measurements.

Challenges:
Family wedding next weekend 09/17
WDW trip 11/04 - 11/12
Birthday 12/05
Holidays


I've read through everything and already sent my beginning weight to Dvccruiser76 this morning. I will measure and send numbers to satorifound for WIN tomorrow.

And a question for the rest of the BL participants...

I hate cooked vegetables. I have always HATED cooked vegetables. And there are quite a few that I don't enjoy raw either (broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, onions to start with). I do enjoy salad fixings and fresh fruit. Anybody have any tricks for getting veggie servings in without the cooked ones?

Glad to be here! Promise future posts won't be as wordy!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I hate cooked vegetables. I have always HATED cooked vegetables. And there are quite a few that I don't enjoy raw either (broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, onions to start with). I do enjoy salad fixings and fresh fruit. Anybody have any tricks for getting veggie servings in without the cooked ones?

Glad to be here! Promise future posts won't be as wordy!

Two thoughts.

One hummus. Hummus makes a great dip for veggies. It's really easy to make or you can buy store bought. If you make it yourself there are tons of ways to sneak veggies--I even saw a recipe for beat hummus--or you can just use it for a dip for veggies.

Two--have you tried roasting? Roasting veggies is SOOOOO different than cooking and really easy. And you can roast just about anything. If you don't like cooked veggies, I would start with roasting broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes. Peppers and tomatoes and onions are really good too, but they have a different texture and if you have a texture issue, I would start with something else. Brussel sprouts are fabulous roasted. Yum! Roasting is really simple and basically involves a pan, an oven, and a little bit of olive oil. Grilling veggies is similar to roasting and produces similar results.

Also, raw spinach is packed with nutrients--it's so good for you. So you could try it raw as a snack, or just put a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar on it. I like spinach, a tiny bit of goat cheese, a tiny bit of walnuts, and a tiny bit of balsamic vinaigrette. I think I might have that for lunch!
Hope this helps!

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

Hello all! My name is Jennifer, I'm 46, and a first timer to BL. I am married with 2wonderful DS(13,15), that I homeschool. I help out a little with DH's business as well.


I have 2 trips to Disney planned between now and the end of the challenge so I am hoping to get 10 lbs off by the end. Normally I would say more but the 1st trip is 4 day Dream and 4 days at F&W ,so I plan on enjoying more than I know I should. The second is for a week(1st wk in Dec) is just to enjoy Christmas at WDW I still usually come home a litle more than when I left.

 

[rafikifan2911]

I cant seem to find the post this morning of who we need to pm with our starting weight? Is that all we need to pm today or is there something else?
Sorry for all the questions but this is my first challange. and im still pretty new to the dis boards!

 

[bellebookworm9]

I cant seem to find the post this morning of who we need to pm with our starting weight? Is that all we need to pm today or is there something else?
Sorry for all the questions but this is my first challange. and im still pretty new to the dis boards!

PM your starting weight to dvccruiser76 - if you go to your PMs, click "Send new message" and start to type that in the send to area, she will show up.

If you want to participate in the Whittle Inches Now challenge, the instructions for that are here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42567292&postcount=167

 

[rafikifan2911]

PM your starting weight to dvccruiser76 - if you go to your PMs, click "Send new message" and start to type that in the send to area, she will show up.

If you want to participate in the Whittle Inches Now challenge, the instructions for that are here: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-68Wkxp2sGdM/TlJY3XR-3AI/AAAAAAAAGeo/OsYlrJmlQT8/s640/DSCN0036.JPG

Thank you so much for the help!

 

[lovetoscrap]

So excited to back in the BL!

Welcome all to the Biggest Loser 12 Fall Challenge!

QOTD Friday, September 9, 2011: Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge.

I am lovetoscrap-- but many call me LTS-- it helps prevent an unfortunate typo. . . I moderate the Welcome Board here. I am 41, married to an amazing, wonderful and patient man, and have 2 girls ages 11 and 15, and 2 spoiled rotten cats.

I have struggled with my weight all my adult life and have tried just about every diet there is, even worked at Jenny Craig for a while. But weighing and measuring, counting points, eating predetermined boxed meals just doesn't work for me. I am a strong believer in South Beach as a great way to change your eating habits for life. I follow most all their principals except eating whole grains. I would often get sick to my stomach when I was dieting with some really bad symptoms that would cause a lot of problems which would completely derail my efforts. I was finally diagnosed with IBS a few years ago and since then have realized that whole grains are one of the things that make me really ill. I went as far as to try Gluten Free because my daughter was also having a lot of problems so we did it together. We didn't seem to have any gluten issues and she was finally also diagnosed with IBS. So I do still eat the refined white crap but in very limited amounts and in ways that still allow me to lose weight.

I have some physical issues that limit my mobility so exercise is difficult but I am hoping to get back to the gym next week. I have lost 45 pounds since about mid 2010, 25 of those were in the Spring BL Challenge here and was able to get back to ONEderland I maintained that loss over the summer when things were just too crazy to try to keep to a losing diet so I am jumping back in at where I was when I left. I would like to lose another 25 by the end of the year but I think realistically with the holidays I will set a goal of 15 for this challenge. I usually lose about a pound a week. I have about 50-60 more pounds total that need to come off.

My other goals are to get to the gym a few times a week, to have my meals planned in advance, and to spend less time on the computer and more time doing the things I should! I am excited for the Clutter Challenge. I am also trying to get back into a FlyLady routine. I have started it several times in the past but never really stuck it out. Any other FlyBabies here??

He recommended allergy testing and, after a few rounds of testing, I learned I am allergic to wheat, rice, oats, hazelnuts, cashews, and oysters. The first 3 are the ones I am worried about; I can't remember the last time I even looked at an oyster. I have allergic eczema. I am on an avoidance of those 6 allergens for a month or more and then we'll decide how to proceed. It's been very interesting to learn all this at age 27.
CC

Wow CC! That is really pretty major to learn about at this point. Hopefully you will see a big change in how you feel when you eliminate those, but I know it won't be easy.

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 1: Beauty and the Beast

LOVE the new format/ideas for HH!

I am Jenni and I am here to be a big loser LOL I would love to lose about 30 lbs by end of year. That is a lofty goal, but it is what I am wanting to do. I have a healthy competetive streak that I am hoping will kick in and keep me motivated through challenge. I joined at end of Summer Challenge and I loved making the top ten list, it made me try just a bit harder, so I could get on list. I was thrilled to be at #1 the last week. Totally shooting for that again. I also enjoy doing the Healthy Habits when I can. Sometimes my work schedule hinders that. Look for me on Dec 9th (my birthday by the way) to be coaching. I am looking forwward to that.

It sounds like you and I may be very similar In the Spring BL I was working hard to be in the top 10 each week and wanted that #1 spot-- finally got it the last week also! We may have to help motivate each other

Hi all,

Guess I'll do my intro now!

I'm Tracey (41) and I think this is my 4th challenge! I am a wife, mother of 2 girls (11 and 6), massage therapist, Herbalife Consultant and Usborne Books consultant. In the past 3 years I have lost between 45 and 55 pounds. I pretty much just held steady last challenge due to the stress in my life and the random schedule my life has during the summer. I'm raring to go now that the kids are back in school.

Gotta go now! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

TTFN

Since I wasn't able to be around and keep up this summer, how is your mom doing?

 

[ougrad86]

My name is Carol, and I am over 50. I am married over 30 years and have a 15 year old son. Been dealing with weight issues for years, most recently lost 55 lbs and have since regained 25, so back on the losing bandwagon again! I want to lose the 25 I gained and ideally lose 10 more after that, which will put me at the goal I set with WW when I originally lost the 55.

Started with WW again this Tuesday, and then I found this post. Since online WW is on your own, it'll be great to follow along here and incorporate all the healthy habits into my regime! My only problem is exercise, in that I need to be careful with high-impact: no running, jumping rope, etc. I have arthritic knees and a trip to Disney usually involves a series of 5 shots to each knee to allow me to be comfortable (that and lots of Advil!). Not sure how long it will work, my doctor is telling me in a few years I might need knee replacement . So I drag out the WiiFit and do what I can.

My goals are to lose weight and start feeling better - less tired, more energy and to keep my cholesterol under control to avoid medication. I want to keep up with my DS and his friend on our next WDW/US trip and feeling comfortable in the ride vehicles! And long term is to keep it off. And it is so much better for the knees!

I also tend to be quiet on the boards (social butterfly I am not), hoping I can get a little more involved with this all.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Thank you so much for the help!

No problem! Sorry, that second link was obviously not the right one. I was copying and pasting things and got confused. The link is fixed now!

 

[RedRosePrincess]

Welcome all to the Biggest Loser 12 Fall Challenge!

I’m Jessica and I am new to the challenge. I’m 26 and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I work in finance for a non-profit organization. I’m single and I live with my parents and my sister. My weight has always been a problem for me. When I went to college I gained the freshmen 15 plus 25. I then lost those 40 plus another 20 over the next 3 years but since then I gained everything I lost back plus 40 more pounds.

My goals for this challenge are to lose 20 pounds (I need to lose more than that but I thought I would set a realistic goal), exercise at least 4 times a week, track what I eat and be mindful of what I consume. I do plan on "running" the Tinkerbell Half Marathon at DL so I am hoping that through this challenge I will be able to train adequately enough for it so I don't get swept (my biggest fear).

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 1: Beauty and the Beast

First off, I LOVE Belle. So I am very excited that her movie is the first featured for HH. I even have a journal with her on it that I plan on using during this challenge! I have already been trying to make it a habit to drink more water every day. I love the mini-challenges too! Last week, I actually thought about scheduling my workouts and putting them on my outlook calendar at work as a reminder every day to do them.

Last thing, good luck to all the losers!

 

[trinaweena]

I am seriously dumb. When I weighed myself this morning I had my clothes on! I didn't think it would make much of a difference but um it made a difference of two pounds! So i ammend my early statement. I am not feeling discourage I am feeling AWESOME! Lots of hard work this week and I have two pounds less to show for it. Staying on track today as well! Had my regular breakfast (yes i have the same breakfast every morning) and a can of healthy harvest chicken tortilla soup for lunch (i dont normally like canned soups but this is one of the better ones!)

Also, I WENT TO YOGA!!! OMG why have i not been doing this for years. Of course I had nothing to be anxious about and it was honestly so relaxing and felt so good. I really wish I had time to go twice a week but at least i will be there every friday. I'm not 100% sure of the benfits of yoga all i know is i loved it. if anyone knows and would like to share i would be more than happy to listen!

after yoga i took a nap with my puppies. this was also much needed. I've been drained all week and i havent spent anytime with the pups this week so it was nice to curl up on my nice comfty bed with the window open and just doze for an hour. Did i have other things i could have been doing? YES! did i feel guilty about it? HELL NO!!! This was just what i needed!

Now its time to go to work i feel goood that ive had so much relaxation time today and i hope that feeling stays with me. I'm working with my least favorite manager tonight (seriously just the sight of him make me ) and i have one of my least favorite classes. BUT im going to try to stay positive. while im at work tonight i will be thinking about my goals for this challenge and posting them when i get home tonight

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

 

[rafikifan2911]

Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge.


Well i guess Ill introduce my self too!!

My name is Afton im 29 and I live in South Carolina but I am orginaly from Southern California

My ultimate goal is to loose about 150 lbs. So I have a long way to go. But Im going to start small and by the end of this challnage I would like to loose about 20lbs.

Sometimes its hard fro me because of the envirotment that I live it. I have found that I am a stress eater and the people I live with are a great deal of my stress. So hopefully here with all the wonderful people here I get some help with that.

I have been struggling for about 15 years with weight. So Its time to start doing something. I am so looking forwards to this!!

 

[momofdjc]

QOTD Friday, September 9, 2011: Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge

Hi I'm Reenie. I'm 41 and been married to my DH for almost 17 years. We have 3 kids DS1 is 15, DD is 12 and DS2 is 7. This is my 2nd BL challenge and I hope to do better than I did over the summer. My goals for the fall are to post more and participate in the HH, WIN, and the Clean up the Clutter challenges. I also want to get into a better habit of exercising and stop drinking pop.