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

[jaelless]

ok I am up and starting weight sent in. I am glad to say it is 4lbs less than last Summer Challenge weight where are all the rest of you guys?

 

[ClassicPooh2]

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

Good Morning Everyone!

I am a wife, mother of two girls age 8 and 2 and an elementary teacher. I am in my 40's and have noticed how much harder losing the weight is and having a 2 year old who doesn't think sleep is highly important has not helped.

My goals for this challenge are:
1. Lose 10 pounds (20 would even be better)
2. Control the school snacking (always ask myself if I'm really hungry or stressing hungry )
3. Get in some kind of "exercise" each day.
4. Work on keeping my life "uncluttered" (dishes are out of the sink and dishwasher is unloaded) YEA for Me today!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

 

[yulilin3]

Hi everyone, my name is Yulady (pronounced like You-Lady, yeah my mom got creative) I'm originally from Venezuela and been living in the US for 15 years now. I live in Orlando, Fl, married with 2 amazing kids. My goals are to continue on a healthy journey to loose weight and feel better about myself. I have always struggled with weight and have had very bad approaches on how to deal with eat (extreme dieting, taking diet pills,etc) it would work but then I would gain it all back and some more. So this year I decided to be mindful of what I eat, limit portions and excercise. I love doing Zumba and have both DVD sets and do them 5 times a week. I also go to WDW or UO on the weekends and walk alot.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

September 9, 2011
Welcome to Clean up the Clutter!

Weekly task
Pick a day to wash sheets and towels. Same day every week.

i do not want to even GO THERE on how many times i've forgotten to wash the sheets for a loooong time. i am going to choose wednesday as my sheet day too (well, i'll do them tomorrow since i like to have clean ones before we go on vacation). i'll just think, if rose has clean sheets, i better have them too!

Hope I'm not too late to the 'party'! We just got back from Disney very early this am. Going to the Y tomorrow for my 'official' weigh in. Tried to make wise choices, but the food on the Dream was so amazing, that I tried many things I would never have had at home.

Looking forward to catching up with the Fall group.

welcome back! hope the dream was awesome!

Hi - I'm Laura, 41 and living in New York. This is my second challenge - I only lost a few pounds during the summer challenge, but am happy that I lost quite a few inches.

i don't know if i've asked you before but where on the island are you??

Intro:
My name is Samantha--I'm new to this and really excited about finding the BL Challenge!! I lost 10 pounds over the summer by counting calories, and I'm hoping to lose another 37 pounds before 4 of my best friends get married next summer!! (So many dresses and photos! )

going to a friend's wedding is a huge motivator. i was in a wedding a couple years ago for my friend and i was determined to not be the fat bridesmaid. took me a year but i lost 40 lbs! i just refused to walk into david's bridal and feel like a fatty!

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Good morning everyone!

QOTD: my name is nancy and i live in the bronx with my husband of 5 years john, our 2 year old son thomas, and our 3 year old bulldog fiona. my weight has been up and down over the last few years - after going off BCPs i gained 40 lbs in 3 months and after a series of tests and all that mumbo jumbo was diagnosed with PCOS and put on metformin. i hardcore dieted and worked out a ton and lost the weight in about a year. i finally became pg with my son and gained a whole bunch during that pregnancy. it took me 20 months to lose that weight - i ran the princess half in february and that helped get me in shape. i got down to my goal weight and THE NEXT DAY found out i was pregnant again! so, i'm back up 27lbs at 29 weeks pg and will be in loser mode once baby comes again. so yeah, up down up down!

goals for the fall challenge:
-try to stay as active as possible with my walking. it's getting tougher to get out there and walk but i'll be much happier if i do!
-make better decisions. no, i'm not losing weight but that doesn't mean i needed that chinese last night!
-become very active in the de-cluttering portion of the challenge. i need to de-clutter BIG TIME!!

today is a packing and cleaning day. have to buy a bday present for a 6 year old too. the rain has finally stopped so i'm about to put on my sneakers and get the kiddo in the jogger for a walk. it's been a week since i've walked!! gross. have a wonderful day everyone! thanks for reading my rambling. i should have put in my intro that i ramble alot!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

The WIN! Challenge (Whittle Inches Now!)

WIN! is here for us to challenge ourselves to achieve fit and healthy bodies!! In addition to reporting your official weigh-in each week, you can measure your success in terms of inches. Many of you may be doing this anyway, but as an incentive to those of us who need incentive (like ME!!) we can now challenge each other by reporting percent-of-inch-loss just as our Top Ten(-ish) weight-losers are determined each week.

Thank you for taking on the WIN! Challenge! I will pm my measurements this weekend. I did really well with it then just stopped measuring, but I know it does work. I'm living proof -- I weigh about what I did when the last Challenge started, but my clothes fit much better -- I zipped up pants today I hadn't been really comfortable in in awhile, and I'm wearing a dress this weekend I have never fit into before!

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.

My name is Maria, and I am 43. I've been married for 18 years to a wonderful Disney Grinch , and we have one ds13, who started 8th grade yesterday. I'm a runner, I've completed six half marathons (5 at Disney ), and my next one will be the Disney Princess in February. My goals for this Challenge are to make a big dent in my weight and size loss. I coasted along for most of the summer and don't have much to show for it -- well, I have lost inches! I'm just ready for the lbs to follow. My goals are to lose 15 lbs, follow HH, Declutter, and WIN!. If I do the last 3, the first one should come naturally

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 1: Beauty and the Beast

Belle is someone I adore. She has passion and compassion. She is also an avid reader and a planner/thinker. These are attributes that research shows leads to successful weight loss. With Belle in mind, here are this week’s Healthy Habits.

Like I could resist a Challenge that includes Belle and writing things down I am so IN! Thanks, CC, I think this is going to be a lot of fun! I'm ready to bring on the movies Ok, probably minus the buttery goodness

September 9, 2011
Welcome to Clean up the Clutter!

Fantastic start, Rose! And you caught me with the dishes -- I'm rarely the last one in bed, so I just figure it's pointless -- but I wonder if I started leaving the sink clean if it might not stay that way...worth a try

I wash my sheets and towels on Sundays. I like to feel like I'm starting the week with clean linen

This is going to be an Awesometastic Challenge!

Maria

 

[Desiree]

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

Good morning everyone!

I'm Desiree (37)! I've done TBL Challenge a few times but not in the last few years. I've been married for 6 years now to my wonderful DH, Chris, and I have a 17 year old DD from a previous marraige.

My goals for this challenge is 30 pounds lost, exercise at least 5 times per week and journal my food. I found this wonderful app for my android that I've been recording my weight, food and exercise in so I will definitely keep doing that.

Good luck everyone!

 

[satorifound]

Hello, I will be keeping track of our numbers and losses for WIN. Please send me your starting measurements by PM (satorifound<---clickable).

Here is a brief description from Connie96:

The WIN! Challenge (Whittle Inches Now!)

WIN! is here for us to challenge ourselves to achieve fit and healthy bodies!! In addition to reporting your official weigh-in each week, you can measure your success in terms of inches. Many of you may be doing this anyway, but as an incentive to those of us who need incentive (like ME!!) we can now challenge each other by reporting percent-of-inch-loss just as our Top Ten(-ish) weight-losers are determined each week.

Since the WIN! is optional, no one will be dropped for not reporting and there is no need to be “excused” from measuring. All stats will simply be based on who does report in. Weekly Biggest WINners will be determined by percent of change between the current and previous WIN! numbers reported by each participant. When measurements are reported after having skipped the previous time(s), the percent loss will be divided over the missed weeks. Final Biggest WINners will be determined by percent of difference between the final and originally reported measurements. If you miss the first scheduled reporting day, just jump in anytime and that will be your “original” measurement for the remaining weeks.

I will be recording measurements and posting the WIN! report on a 3-week interval. The challenge is a little shorter this time around, so the last reporting date is only 2 weeks from the previous.These dates correspond to the current Friday weigh-in schedule:
September 9
September 30
October 21
November 11
December 2
December 16

There will be a reminder post, so as long as you hang around here you shouldn’t have to worry too much about forgetting. Since taking measurements requires more time that just stepping on the scale, I’m sure many of us will do this part over the designated weekend. Measurements can be reported up thru the following Monday, and results should be posted on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Here’s how we’re gonna do it:
Take a measurement at each of these locations:
Left or Right Upper Arm (stick with the same one for subsequent measurements!!)
Bust or Chest
Waist
Hips
Left or Right Thigh (remember which one for next time!)
Add these five measurements together
Send only the sum of the measurements to me (satorifound<---clickable) via Private Message

If you need more information or tips about how to measure, please refer to How to Take Body Measurements (from sparkpeople.com).

If you still have questions, please feel free to PM me or post in the thread and we’ll try to get you the info you need to participate.

Whether or not you choose to participate in this optional challenge, I’d like to encourage EVERYONE – especially anyone new to this thread – to take your measurements at the very beginning. This is something so many of us never did when we first started losing weight and I think we’re fairly unanimous in wishing we had that information to encourage us in our continued loss and maintenance.

 

[trinaweena]

Well not a great way to start off the challenge. I've been working hard all week, excersizing and eating on plan and I didn't lose anything. I'm a bit dissapointed.

Now its off to my first yoga class. I hope I don't pass out from anxiety

I will do an intro tonight, have a good day all

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Losers and Maintainers! Looks like we are off to a great start!

Please be sure and PM those starting numbers to dvccruiser76 (Sue) and satorifound (Sacha). Also, check the participant list at the beginning of the thread to be sure that your name is included. If not, PM buzz5985 (Janis).

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

All right let's get this party started!

Sorry forgot to do my intro yesterday. I am Lisa. I am 51 and celebrating my 18th wedding anniversary this week-end. Our DS is 12. I've been participating in the Disboards BL challenges since 2009. I credit the challenges with helping me to end every year since weighing less than I started -- that had not happened for a long time. I am one of those running folks, too. I tried my first half marathon at the Princess this year and got to meet several of my BL friends in real life. Then I went on to complete my first half marathon in May. I have another next week and then I will be doing the Tinker Bell Half in January. I've made life long friends thanks to these challenges. My goal for this challenge is simple: get to as close as I can to ONE-derland with the idea I will hit is in early January. I will have to work very, very hard to do that but I will make it this time.

I'm going to join in on my first BL challenge as a loser.

RedRosePrincess!

Ohh Im excited about this too. I want to join in as a looser!!! Thanks

rafikifan2911!

i'm going to be MIA for the first week of the challenge b/c we'll be in disney. squeeee! haven't packed yet but will probably do that tomorrow. we don't leave til sunday morning so i still have time. we're staying in a 1br at BLT so i'm not planning on packing much since we can do laundry.

Have a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Whooo!!! First to answer! Maybe this will bode well for my success

Well, my name is Kaiti, and my goals for this challenge are to lose another ten pounds. I lost a little more than that on the Summer Challenge. I can't wait to get started!!

back, Kaiti!

Me too! Well, not staying at the BLT, but will be in Disney for the week and leaving Sunday. Gonna need to hit the gym super hard when I get back.

Have a wonderful time, Sacha! Can't wait to hear all about your trip, too.

I would also like to thank Connie96. I found keeping track of my measurements really motivating last challenge. Especially noting the change in numbers. Sometimes your weight doesn't feel like it is moving, but your measurements show change. Thank you.

This is great point! And thank you for being WIN! coach!

I guess now is as good a time as ever to (re)introduce all of you to my wordiness.

Hi CC! I'm glad that they figured out what some of these allergies are. Your body will feel much better once it starts to feel like it isn't always under attack.

I love the new HH! Thank you!

September 9, 2011
Welcome to Clean up the Clutter!

Buffy (BernardandMissBianca) and I will be hosting Clean up the Clutter on an alternating basis. I am the host for the first week.

Thank you Rose and Buffy for hosting Clean up the Clutter! I always feel like I can use improvement in this area. I like to have clean sheets on Sunday so I can start my week off with a fresh slate. I have the sink habit down from the summer challenge still although I am a bit behind now as apparently our dishwasher is in need of repair or replacement.

Hi! I'm Gretchen. I'm a senior (I skipped a year) in college studying audiology. While I've always been a bit overweight, I managed to gain about 40 pounds in my freshman and sophomore years, and finally took the initiative to get it off. I joined Weight Watchers in June, and have lost about 15 pounds.

Great job with your summer loss, Gretchen!

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.

Hi Jenni! I can tell that you are determined to the Biggest Loser this time. It is great motivation to see your name on the list!

Hope I'm not too late to the 'party'! We just got back from Disney very early this am. Going to the Y tomorrow for my 'official' weigh in. Tried to make wise choices, but the food on the Dream was so amazing, that I tried many things I would never have had at home.

Looking forward to catching up with the Fall group.

back, Patricia!

BRB with more replies.

 

[lisah0711]

As I was saying . . .

Goals for this challenge:
Stick to it to the end
Answer as many QOTD's as I can
Do the HH every week
Clean up the Clutter!! I need to do my own challenge! LOL
Lose something and keep it off. I've decided not to put up a number up for a goal, I just want to feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. Get back to running

This is a great goal, Buffy! And I remember your medal from your Expedition Everest run. I'll see you at a Disney race some day.

Hi - I'm Laura, 41 and living in New York. This is my second challenge - I only lost a few pounds during the summer challenge, but am happy that I lost quite a few inches.

One of my main goals for this challenge is to be more active on the message boards. While I did read the Summer Challenge thread every day, I didn't post as often as I would have liked. I also want to be an active participant in the side challenges - Healthy Habits, Clean up the clutter, etc.

During this challenge, I will be celebrating my birthday (10/6) and taking a trip to Vegas (10/16). I'd like to be under 200 pounds (about 12 pounds away) IDEALLY by my birthday, but I'll still be thrilled if I can do it by Vegas.

The first 21 pounds came off so quickly/easily for me, but I've been struggling with gaining/losing the same five pounds for the past three months, now.

- Laura

back, Laura! There were quite a few of us who struggled this summer but I think we are all heading in the right direction again!

Oh em gee. This is awesome. I think I'm going to try to watch the movie each week to keep me in the mood!

Samantha! This is a great idea!

Hi. I'm Melissa. I'm separated(long time now about 4 years) so raising my daughter alone(and with little help). I love photography and music. I enjoy playing the drums on Band Hero or strumming the guitar as I'm trying to learn some songs. I also enjoy activities at our church and Wednesdays I will probably not be around much due to a 3+ hour event we have each Wednesday evening. I also "homeschool" my best friend's 12 year old special needs son with the K12 online curriculum. Its been trying because he is not interested in learning to read in the least and fights it big time. Plus the "phonics" and games are BORING and BABYish to him. He does seem to enjoy really enjoy playing word bingo so that may have to be a regular thing for us.

Anyway this is not my first challange but I don't have a good track record for making it through them. I have to do it. My health is not great and 99%(probably) is all in this weight. I want to prevent diabetes and I know that is where I'd be heading. I believe my blood sugar levels have gone up a tad but still in normal ranges at least. With my blood pressure under control lately with new pill I hope to keep my heart rate under control and be able to exercise at a deficit range without worry of further heart strain or troubles with my health.

My fall goals are to track all my food everyday, eat more whole foods and keep sodium content lower preferably at or under 1500. Make exercise a habit again. And to lose 30 lbs. With being so heavy I know I can do it if I put my faith and heart in it.

Still scared for weigh in tomorrow morning. I feel up PLUS I think TOM is on the way.

back, Melissa! I hope that your new meds help you to feel better.

Hi! I'd like to join as a loser please! My name is Sunny and I need to lose quite a bit of weight but my goal for the fall challenge is 15 pounds.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Sunny! It's a great idea to break up your goals into smaller ones.

ok I am up and starting weight sent in. I am glad to say it is 4lbs less than last Summer Challenge weight where are all the rest of you guys?

Great! Any loss is a great one in my book!

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

Good Morning Everyone!

I am a wife, mother of two girls age 8 and 2 and an elementary teacher. I am in my 40's and have noticed how much harder losing the weight is and having a 2 year old who doesn't think sleep is highly important has not helped.

My goals for this challenge are:
1. Lose 10 pounds (20 would even be better)
2. Control the school snacking (always ask myself if I'm really hungry or stressing hungry )
3. Get in some kind of "exercise" each day.
4. Work on keeping my life "uncluttered" (dishes are out of the sink and dishwasher is unloaded) YEA for Me today!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

ClassicPooh2! I think that there is a special place in heaven for teachers.

Hi everyone, my name is Yulady (pronounced like You-Lady, yeah my mom got creative) I'm originally from Venezuela and been living in the US for 15 years now. I live in Orlando, Fl, married with 2 amazing kids. My goals are to continue on a healthy journey to loose weight and feel better about myself. I have always struggled with weight and have had very bad approaches on how to deal with eat (extreme dieting, taking diet pills,etc) it would work but then I would gain it all back and some more. So this year I decided to be mindful of what I eat, limit portions and excercise. I love doing Zumba and have both DVD sets and do them 5 times a week. I also go to WDW or UO on the weekends and walk alot.

Yulady! Your name sounds so melodic!

i do not want to even GO THERE on how many times i've forgotten to wash the sheets for a loooong time. i am going to choose wednesday as my sheet day too (well, i'll do them tomorrow since i like to have clean ones before we go on vacation). i'll just think, if rose has clean sheets, i better have them too!

That is a good motivator! Enjoy your walk today!

This is going to be an Awesometastic Challenge!

You are so right, my friend!

It's great to see an active start to our challenge! I'll be back in a bit to finish off the replies.

 

[aamomma]

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!!

 

[tigger813]

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.

Slept in again this morning and I'll get in my workout later today. Leaving work at noon so I can have some time to get stuff done before I do my carpool for the day. Ash has a special dance rehearsal for a performance that she is doing next Friday. I'll probably run to the grocery store with Izzie then.

Welcome to all of our new losers! One thing I hope to do this time around is take time everyday to read through all the posts. The thread moves so fast some days that I only have time to scan through them!

Rose- I love the idea of cleaning things out! I will try. I got my kitchen started this morning. With working last night it didn't get cleaned yesterday at all. I think I'll pick Monday as my day to wash sheets and towels though Izzie had an accident last night so I have to wash hers when I get home later. I also pulled all the wash cloths from the bathroom to wash.

Weekend is so so in terms of busy. Both girls have soccer games in the morning 8:30 and 11:30. Not sure yet about after that. Sunday is church and probably watch some football and prepare for the next week. Going to try to plan my meals every Sunday for the following week. I usually stick to it!

Mondays are going to be totally insane this fall with soccer, dancing and now musical rehearsals for Ash. We will figure it out!

Looking forward tonight to watching Ghost Hunters, Project Runway and several MAD tv episodes that we have recorded. Sandwich steaks with onions and fries for supper.

Gotta go now! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

TTFN

 

[faith]

Hi Everyone! I am excited to lose weight with all of you.
I'm a grandma, that loves Disneyworld. Have shared some great times there with all of them.
I need to lose for health reasons and my clothes to fit better.
I have not exercised on a regular basis in a LONG time. That's my goal this week, and hopefully to lose some weight.
Most of you are probably younger than me, but hope you don't mind me joining in.

 

[AUdisneyDad]

[SIZE="3[B]QOTD Friday, September 9, 2011: [B][COLOR="Sienna"]Please introduce yourself and tell us about your goals for this challenge. [/B]

All right let's get this party started!

Hello All, my name is Tim (31). This is my first BL challenge and I look forward to getting to know you all. My goals are: 1) Lose 30 lbs, 2) Exercise 4 day/wk (Cardio/Wts and Yoga), 3) Run (Waddle) 3 day/wk and 4) Get Healthier.

Good Luck to you all!

Tim

 

[Desiree]

Send only the sum of the measurements to me (Connie96) via Private Message

Hello, I will be keeping track of our numbers and losses for WIN. Please send me your starting measurements by PM (satorifound<---clickable).

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

 

[Rose&Mike]

During this challenge, I will be celebrating my birthday (10/6) and taking a trip to Vegas (10/16). I'd like to be under 200 pounds (about 12 pounds away) IDEALLY by my birthday, but I'll still be thrilled if I can do it by Vegas.

The first 21 pounds came off so quickly/easily for me, but I've been struggling with gaining/losing the same five pounds for the past three months, now.

- Laura

Hi Laura! A new challenge is a great time to shake things up a bit. Hopefully you will be moving in the right direction again soon. And we love to celebrate "one-derland" around here!

In terms of exercise, last fall I started training for the WDW marathon, and trained from 3 miles to a half marathon in 10 weeks! But it RUINED me on running, it was making me miserable!! I kind of dreaded my runs, and I was so OCD that if I missed one, I felt so guilty. Plus, I wasn't losing any weight! So I decided that this time around my goals are going to be losing weight through diet first, working out (in a happy way) second.

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Were you a runner before? Cause that's a brutal amount of training in 10 weeks! I don't think I would like running anymore either. Hopefully you will find something you like to do this fall.

My goals for this challenge are:
1. Lose 10 pounds (20 would even be better)
2. Control the school snacking (always ask myself if I'm really hungry or stressing hungry )
3. Get in some kind of "exercise" each day.
4. Work on keeping my life "uncluttered" (dishes are out of the sink and dishwasher is unloaded) YEA for Me today!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Isn't it amazing how nice it is to have an empty sink?

i do not want to even GO THERE on how many times i've forgotten to wash the sheets for a loooong time. i am going to choose wednesday as my sheet day too (well, i'll do them tomorrow since i like to have clean ones before we go on vacation). i'll just think, if rose has clean sheets, i better have them too!

I think we will do a better job with sticking with the decluttering challenge this time since there are two of us handling it. I am determined to get back in the groove. I LOVE having a clean, neat house, but I get overwhelmed so easily. So I just need reminders of what to do.

Like I could resist a Challenge that includes Belle and writing things down I am so IN! Thanks, CC, I think this is going to be a lot of fun! I'm ready to bring on the movies Ok, probably minus the buttery goodness



Fantastic start, Rose! And you caught me with the dishes -- I'm rarely the last one in bed, so I just figure it's pointless -- but I wonder if I started leaving the sink clean if it might not stay that way...worth a try

I wash my sheets and towels on Sundays. I like to feel like I'm starting the week with clean linen

This is going to be an Awesometastic Challenge!

Maria

I thought of you as soon as I saw that it was Beauty and the Beast. Mike is good about the dishes--better than me actually. Tom not so much. It was a big struggle this summer when he was home.

Hello, I will be keeping track of our numbers and losses for WIN. Please send me your starting measurements by PM

Thanks!

Well not a great way to start off the challenge. I've been working hard all week, excersizing and eating on plan and I didn't lose anything. I'm a bit dissapointed.

Now its off to my first yoga class. I hope I don't pass out from anxiety

I will do an intro tonight, have a good day all

Have fun at yoga! You can do it!

Rose- I love the idea of cleaning things out! I will try. I got my kitchen started this morning. With working last night it didn't get cleaned yesterday at all. I think I'll pick Monday as my day to wash sheets and towels though Izzie had an accident last night so I have to wash hers when I get home later. I also pulled all the wash cloths from the bathroom to wash.

You all need to bug me and Buffy if we slack off on this and don't post a challenge each week!

 

[Rose&Mike]

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

satorifound is taking over WIN for this challenge.

Hello All, my name is Tim (31). This is my first BL challenge and I look forward to getting to know you all. My goals are: 1) Lose 30 lbs, 2) Exercise 4 day/wk (Cardio/Wts and Yoga), 3) Run (Waddle) 3 day/wk and 4) Get Healthier.

Good Luck to you all!

Tim

Welcome Tim! We love it when we have guys on the challenge. It helps to have another perspective.

 

[Desiree]

satorifound is taking over WIN for this challenge.

Ok. I saw that link on one of the first posts and it said Connie. Just wanted to let you know!

 

[Rose&Mike]

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.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

This is a great goal, Buffy! And I remember your medal from your Expedition Everest run. I'll see you at a Disney race some day.

Thanks for the reminder Lisa, I need to dig my medal back out of my safety box. We packed up the RV for the hurricane and took all of our personal valuables with us. I of course packed my medal! LOL
I need to hang it back up so I can see it.

You all need to bug me and Buffy if we slack off on this and don't post a challenge each week!

YES!!! Bug us because after 4 kids this brain is a sieve! I need to be held accountable!!!

Dec 2009

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

You look amazing Rose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!