Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Team Challenge for Losers and Maintainers!!!

[dvccruiser76]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenge – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 1
Congratulations myweegirls!!!

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------65!
not reporting in for 1 week-----15
not reporting in for 2 weeks----6
not reporting in for 3 weeks----8
Excused--------------------------6
weigh ins-------------------------30
gains-----------------------------4
maintains------------------------9
losses----------------------------16
new or returning members ----1


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 14!
This week’s group loss = 22.1 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.35 %
Total group weight loss so far 963.4 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 144 participants we had sign up for our start week on January 1st)
25% (this includes the Losers, Maintainers and Excused people!). Let's keep sending those weights people!


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 14?

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Week 14 Superstars!!
#10 - TIE - 0.48% - buzz5985 & Sunshineminnie
#9 - 0.52% - BernardandMissBianca
#8 - 0.64% - fitgirl36
#7 - 0.93% - DisNorth
#6 - 1.01% - belledreamer
#5 - 1.07% - 4Holidays
#4 - 1.15% - Disneywedding2010
#3 - 1.22% - ::Snow White::
#2 - 1.45% - KDIPIAZZ
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Week 14 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 2.03% - 50sjayne

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations 50sjayne!!!

What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by


Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[dvccruiser76]

NOW FOR THOSE OF US WHO SET A GOAL FOR THE CHALLENGE!!!

NOTE: This list includes participants who have reported in within the last 3 weeks, once someone misses 3 weigh-ins they are dropped from this report.

How this works: You set your goal for what you want to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.

Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.

Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know.

We have done 14 out of 21 weeks, so the challenge is 67% complete.



#1hoosierfan - 44.67
4Holidays - 51.00
aamomma - 85.71
amykathleen2005 - 69.23
araes2120 - 35.00
BernardandMissBianca - 20.00
BMC423 - 20.00
buzz5985 - 6.40
ChelleyB - 26.11
D73 - 97.65
Disneyluvr - 26.67
Disneywedding2010 - 44.00
dvccruiser76 - 31.11
EDuke98080 - 0.00
goldcupmom - 100.00
happysummer - 38.57
Heidi Lou - 0.00
JacksLilWench - 30.67
jillbur - 90.00
Jujubee727 - 50.00
liesel - 52.44
lisaviolet - 47.81
lovetoscrap - 40.00
lsenquiz - 0.00
luvpoohandcompany - 35.00
mackeysmom - 12.50
Mary.Poppins - 53.50
ougrad86 - 51.67
pjstevens - 0.00
RutgersAlum - 39.00
shellebelle76 - 38.40
::Snow White:: - 70.79
sue and co - 25.53
sunshineminnie - 50.00
thunderbird1 - 4.85
tigger813 - 2.67
tiki23 - 46.00
trinaweena - 49.73
VirataMama4 - 35.47
wickey’s friend - 0.00
yanni2 - 46.40
Zoesmama03 - 18.06



I find everybody on the list an inspiration and everybody who participates in this challenge is an inspiration in and of themselves. Whether you post, lurk or just pm your weight and check results on Tuesdays, you have made a commitment to yourself. And that is the biggest inspiration of all!BY Octoberbride03

 

[cclovesdis]

Well, I've been somewhat MIA, but am trying to stay on plan. Easter was fine, today not so much. I got some frustrating news and I stress ate. I turned it around and ate better at dinner. My stomach has been doing flip-flops as well. I'm not sure what I ate, but something didn't settle well. I don't think it was gluten either. I read about an interesting strategy to help lose weight: make a plan for what you can eat. My problem is that there is so much I can't eat. I am still learning what is and isn't GF and what else my stomach doesn't like. I just learned that I can't have walnuts because of my thyroid medication. I haven't had any in probably a year, but it means something else I have to remember, check for, and deal with when I'm eating out. I still haven't figured out why peanut butter upsets my stomach so much either. I don't like peanuts so I have no idea what happens when I eat them.

I really appreciate how I can share all of this with you and know that you understand. Thank you!

Congrats to all of our biggest losers!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Popping in to say hello! As Linda said (no, you didn't step on any toes!), my blog will be private starting on Wednesday. What does this mean? If you'd like to keep reading it, please PM me your e-mail, or let me know at gretchenlf1@gmail.com, so I can add you to the invite list.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Teammates,

It's been a rocky and tough road for me over the past three weeks. Between the death of my godfather and the stress of the college process (decisions came in for my students and I had a number of angry parents to deal with.) I fell off the boards, the wagon, and I do believe the face of the Earth.

Things have finally calmed down and I have renewed my pledge to my health. Unfortunately when I fell off the wagon I REALLY fell off the wagon. I have managed to undo all of the success I had down to a zero. So, I am starting again...TODAY....and I will succeed again. My emotional/stress eating got the best of me and I need to learn how to better hand this part of me.

Thank you for the PMs and support....I really appreciate them more than you will ever know....

Hugs to all that struggle....I know the feeling....

Sorry you've been having such a hard time but so glad you're back You can definitely do this

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i'm here. promise i am! this was my first week in a long time not in the top 10 so that probably means i need to be here more!

thanks to lisa for coaching. i had a giggle at the other day's QOTD because it said something about getting more sleep. riiiiight! one day i will!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning losers!!

My favorite quote, "NEVER GIVE UP!!" And I love the ww quotes too, from Pamela.

I'm back, starting fresh again. I did good earlier last week, following ww again, and am starting a fresh week today. And I will continue through the weekend this time. Had a nice Easter weekend, indulged a bit too much, though made some good choices too, but instead of getting on track yesterday morning, I had a little piece of cake someone brought in to work, and didn't start tracking, stopped at my brothers and had some leftover desserts last night on the way home from work, so am definitely ready to start fresh. I can certainly say I did not deprive myself.

Big hugs to all in need.

I haven't read through all the past posts, and may not get to it, but figure I'll start back here, and move forward from here on out.

We can do it!! One day, one meal, one exercise session at a time.

Have a terrific tuesday everyone!!

Thanks Lisa for coaching us all this week. This is a perfect week for you and all your inspiring posts and wonderful support. You are the best.

 

[tigger813]

Morning all,

Just a quick post before I head off to work. Hoping to figure out a schedule for vacation week next week. I have one client that I know of today.

Did 50 minutes of working out last night and did another 40 minutes on the elliptical this morning. I forgot that Chopped All Stars had started up again so I watched that during the 2nd half of my workout and I will finish it up this afternoon or tonight. Ashleigh has dancing.

We'll be having leftover lamb for supper. Not sure what I will do with it. Gotta run a few errands when I pick up Ash this afternoon.

It's a nice day here and supposed to be about 60. It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend. I have one client Saturday morning so I will only see the first part of Izzie's game. I took time off to go to Ash's game.

Time to go!

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Congratuations to all our superstars, and especially to our Biggest Loser,
Susan!

And a big congratulations to everyone who is still here sticking it out!

Today it's BACK ON TRACK TUESDAY!

By now all of us have needed to get back on track a time or two, or more , this challenge. Maybe even this week after the Easter holiday? Well, luckily I have a list for that -- courtesy of sparkpeople.

25 Ways to Get Back on Track Today

Every time you misstep on your healthy journey, you have two choices: to keep walking backwards, which will surely take you even further away from your goals; or to accept your lack of perfection as normal and forgivable, and take not one, but two positive steps down the path that brings your closer to the future you want.

When you feel like getting back on track is overwhelming, try one (or more) of these small steps each day.

1. Try a short workout. Even five minutes is better than nothing. For ideas browse our video library or workout generator.

2. Try a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day, so start if off right! Get lots of breakfast ideas here.

4. Drink your water. Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you’ll feel the difference!

5. Look at Motivational SparkPages. Seeing how others overcome similar struggles and obstacles can be a great source of motivation.

6. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.

7. Update your SparkPage. It’s a visual way to track your ups and downs, but also your progress.

8. Share your goals. Whether you post them on the Message Boards or share them with a friend, you’ll be more accountable.

9. Exercise for 10 minutes. Jump rope, march in place, or do some crunches. Small amounts do add up to something big!

10. Find a buddy. Get support from friends, whether you need someone to listen or a mentor to give you ideas and encouragement.

11. Take a walk. Don’t worry about how long or far you go—just get out there!

12. Create a motivational collage. Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there.

13. Go shopping for some healthy foods. Use this shopping list for ideas.

14. Check the nutrition facts before you go out to eat. That way, you can make an informed choice.

15. Ride your bike. Even a leisurely ride has benefits for your body and mind.

16. Work in the yard. Gardening and yard work is a great way to add activity to your day.

17. Take the stairs. Even if this is the only thing you do all day, you’ll feel stronger for it.

18. Rack up those SparkPoints! You earn them for every healthy task you do on the site—talk about motivating! Aim for a certain milestone, such as 100 points, and then reward yourself with a SparkGoodie!

19. Listen to an inspirational song. Better yet, make a playlist of them so you can turn to it whenever you need a boost.

20. Re-start your SparkPeople program. Sometimes it’s easier to get back on track when you have a clean slate.

21. Measure your portions. It’s a simple way to learn how much you’re eating.

22. Eat a piece of fruit. Even if 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables sounds impossible to you, one is doable.

23. Slow down during meals. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal.

24. Play! What kids call “play,” we often call “exercise.” Play a sport, a game, or use the playground equipment to bring the fun back into fitness.

25. Learn something new. Sometimes simply taking a quiz or reading an article about nutrition, fitness, or health can change your mindset and get you back on track.

Here is a link to the entire article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1062

QOTD Tuesday 4/10/12: Which of these tips do you use to get yourself back on track when needed? Or do you have another tried and true method you want to share?

Be back in a bit for replies.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

QOTD: i'm halfway back on track. i'm taking my friend's daughters to see titanic this afternoon and plan on having sour patch kids. to combat that, i ran 4 miles this morning. i also cooked last night for today's dinner as well so there's no chance for it to be 6pm tonight and me say, nah i don't want to cook, let's just order out. dinner's already made! just have to boil some water and cook pasta.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

BACK ON TRACK TUESDAY!

QOTD Tuesday 4/10/12: Which of these tips do you use to get yourself back on track when needed? Or do you have another tried and true method you want to share?

Be back in a bit for replies.

1. Try a short workout. Even five minutes is better than nothing. For ideas browse our video library or workout generator.
Gonna do this today, I haven't had a good work out in a while.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day, so start if off right! Get lots of breakfast ideas here.
Doing this as I type. Bagel thin, 1 1/2 tablespoons of cream cheese, chobani Strawberry banana yogurt, hot tea with splenda. 338 calories, 4 over my allotment but because it's so late I probably won't have a morning snack.

4. Drink your water. Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you’ll feel the difference!
I can do this, just need to grab a few water bottles before we go out.

6. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.
Already working on it.

9. Exercise for 10 minutes. Jump rope, march in place, or do some crunches. Small amounts do add up to something big!
Will get this done. Today DS15 has a meet so I'll be running across the infield to get pics of all the kids. Last week was the runners, this week I'm doing field events. And the pole vaulters are across the football field from the javelin, high jump, long jump and shot put.

13. Go shopping for some healthy foods. Use this shopping list for ideas.
Shopping the pantry today, we are cleaning the kitchen and I'm going to reorganize the pantry. I'm also going to a weight loss seminar (sales pitch) at my Chiropractors office tomorrow, it's for Ideal Protein, anyone heard of it?

21. Measure your portions. It’s a simple way to learn how much you’re eating.
working on it!

22. Eat a piece of fruit. Even if 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables sounds impossible to you, one is doable.
will add this to the list

23. Slow down during meals. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal.
Trying this now!! I was actually thinking about this, this morning.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

registration is open for the WDW marathon. I'm nervous!! I don't know if I can do the 1/2. UGH, how do I talk myself out of talking myself out of it?!?!?

I really want to do it. Heck, I really want to do the 5K, the 1/2 and the whole but I know I'll never be able to, at least not at this weight. Can you still finish the 1/2 if you walk some or most of it?
Can you finish the whole if you walk most of it?

how fast do they usually sell out? I don't want to wait to long, but I need to see if I can afford it. We'll just be coming back from WDW about 2 1/2 weeks before the race.

OMG, help me!!!!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

registration is open for the WDW marathon. I'm nervous!! I don't know if I can do the 1/2. UGH, how do I talk myself out of talking myself out of it?!?!?

I really want to do it. Heck, I really want to do the 5K, the 1/2 and the whole but I know I'll never be able to, at least not at this weight. Can you still finish the 1/2 if you walk some or most of it?
Can you finish the whole if you walk most of it?

how fast do they usually sell out? I don't want to wait to long, but I need to see if I can afford it. We'll just be coming back from WDW about 2 1/2 weeks before the race.

OMG, help me!!!!!!!

Deep breaths, Buffy. Okay, another one and another one. See aren't you feeling better already?

Yes, you can do the 1/2 and walk part of it. We already know you can do the Disney pace for a 5K -- you did EE remember? There is no reason to think that you can't do the half just fine. There are 9 months to go. Lots of time to train and get faster. For the Tinker Bell Half I ran 15 seconds and walked 35 seconds. If you have a Disney Visa the price is $135 for the half through June 19th. They will warn as things fill up so you have some time to think about it. I know you really want to do it. I hope that you can. WISH meet . . .

 

[glss1/2fll]

QOTD: I think the one that spoke most to me this morning was one piece of fruit is doable. 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies just seems so overwhelming! I've been thinking that maybe I should switch my breakfast to what my grandma ate every single day and lived to 92. She had an egg, piece of toast, coffee (I'll skip that!) and a bowl of home canned fruit. My parents have cherrios with 1/2 a banana, blueberries and usually another fruit on top. For some reason that doesn't appeal to me, but maybe if instead of milk I mixed it with some yogurt I could choke it down! But then one shouldn't think of "choking" down their food. Last summer I said I wanted to experiment with breakfast and then never did. Maybe this will be the summer!

Well, I made it to the gym for my stretching class this morning and got my walk in. Tomorrow my partner can't walk so I will probably go for a run instead. As long as I don't sub. Yesterday was crazy. Nothing like a call at 6:45 to say you have to be at work at 7:30. Not good when you have to leave the house at 7 to take a kiddo to school. Worked until 3:45 then discovered DS2 had a 4:30 baseball game. ugh And now I think he has a band concert tomorrow night (in addition to the baseball game). Ah, gotta love spring!

Think I will continue listening to disradio while I read the paper and then get busy doing all the things I didn't get done yesterday!

Congratulations to all our losers! Have a terrific Tuesday!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK so am I nuts to want to aim for the full? 20th anniversary race, 20th wedding anniversary. LOL
I must be insane to even think it!! LOL

I'll see what DH says.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Hi everyone!
I admit I was sort of intimidated heading into this running store with all of its running stuff and tiny little staff (never mind actually running in front of people in a store!), but they couldn't have been nicer. I'm definitely losing my self-consciousness over this.

And now, off to pick up DDs - DD7 has piano this afternoon, and then the sitter comes and DH and I go to our wine dinner! I'm driving, so that will automatically rein me in as I can't drink all of the wine...

XO
Liz

I hear you Liz! My I was absolutely nervous walking into the running store! I don't look like a runner so I was afraid I would be out of place....so not the case! I walked out of there with my new Brooks (Ariel style!) and have never looked back. My stability has grown and my feet feel great after my workouts...no more blisters!

How was the wine??? Any suggestions? I'm always looking for a new one to try!

Evening friends!

Trying this again! I had a nice long post earlier and my firefox crashed! UGH!

Got a lot of stuff done today. Laundry room is cleaned and laundry is folded. Took the girls to the dermatologist. Both of them have to have some minor procedures in the next month. Ash is having a mole removed from her neck. They're calling it a biopsy without stitches. She was glad they wouldn't have to do stitches. We also got a prescription for her acne on her back. I will get that filled in the morning.

Lizzie has a cyst in her ear lobe. She has had it since she was a baby but he said it is best to get it removed while she is young. She freaked out a little bit. I have the preliminary appointment in 2 weeks and hopefully the procedure will be shortly after that. Both appts should only be about 15 minutes. I took her to McD's for supper as she was really upset and she skipped dancing tonight. She did the Wii Fit Plus for about 30 minutes and is just watching tv now. I'm actually going to give her a shower in a few minutes before Brian and Ash get home from soccer. Still too cool and windy to walk. I will do that on Wednesday night.

I did 40 minutes on the elliptical and then my 10 minute ab workout. I had counted my calories very carefully today and am still drinking my water. Gotta get rid of the Easter weekend weight.

Getting up early to workout in the morning and then going to work. Tomorrow is Ash's dance class.

Time to get the kid clean!

TTFN

Tracey! Holy medical issues! Sending you and the girls lots of hugs and prayers as you navigate things. Sometimes it's tougher on the mom than the girls! Hang in there!

Here's a quote for all the runner's out there: "The hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the front door." I love it because it reminds me that everyone has felt like skipping a workout. I am not the only one, but once I get my clothes & shoes on, I am committed!

Once I have the clothes and shoes on, how could I not go to the gym? SO funny how that works as a motivator! The tough part is avoiding the couch when I get home from school!
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Today was the first day since last Tuesday that my family(DH and DSs) sat down to dinner together. It was so nice to have a somewhat normal day. I did go to my mom's earlier and then took her to physical therapy. She couldn't have therapy, though, because of an allergic reaction to the gauze pads they had on her incision. It was all blistered, so they cleaned her up, rebandaged her and sent her home until tomorrow. They also sent her home with a script for an antibiotic and vicotin (she has a script for percocet but it is making her nauseous so she's not taking it). She took a pain pill and is feeling so much better (she had been trying to only take Tylenol but she needed something stronger, especially since she is not comfortable at night and needs to sleep). So, I am actually spending time with my own family. I really, really don't want to go back to work tomorrow, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do

It sounds like some people have been having some tough times, so to everyone who needs it! Remember to try your best, come here for support, and do what you can! We are all worth it and deserve it!

I will be back tomorrow. Have a good night.

Jill

Thank you so much for the support Jill! I'm sending you hugs and prayers that your mom finds the right combo to make her feel better

Well, I've been somewhat MIA, but am trying to stay on plan. Easter was fine, today not so much. I got some frustrating news and I stress ate. I turned it around and ate better at dinner. My stomach has been doing flip-flops as well. I'm not sure what I ate, but something didn't settle well. I don't think it was gluten either. I read about an interesting strategy to help lose weight: make a plan for what you can eat. My problem is that there is so much I can't eat. I am still learning what is and isn't GF and what else my stomach doesn't like. I just learned that I can't have walnuts because of my thyroid medication. I haven't had any in probably a year, but it means something else I have to remember, check for, and deal with when I'm eating out. I still haven't figured out why peanut butter upsets my stomach so much either. I don't like peanuts so I have no idea what happens when I eat them.

I really appreciate how I can share all of this with you and know that you understand. Thank you!

Congrats to all of our biggest losers!

Oh CC! I hear you!!! It took me over 6 months to get the whole GF/Not GF thing. Take your time! It will work itself out

Today it's BACK ON TRACK TUESDAY!

By now all of us have needed to get back on track a time or two, or more , this challenge. Maybe even this week after the Easter holiday? Well, luckily I have a list for that -- courtesy of sparkpeople.

25 Ways to Get Back on Track Today

Every time you misstep on your healthy journey, you have two choices: to keep walking backwards, which will surely take you even further away from your goals; or to accept your lack of perfection as normal and forgivable, and take not one, but two positive steps down the path that brings your closer to the future you want.

When you feel like getting back on track is overwhelming, try one (or more) of these small steps each day.

1. Try a short workout. Even five minutes is better than nothing. For ideas browse our video library or workout generator.

I went to spin class

2. Try a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.

I'm making egg salad/avocado wraps for dinner tonight.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day, so start if off right! Get lots of breakfast ideas here.

Only had a Chobani and coffee but I am still full...

4. Drink your water. Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you’ll feel the difference!

My arch nemesis!!

5. Look at Motivational SparkPages. Seeing how others overcome similar struggles and obstacles can be a great source of motivation.
Plan to do this at lunch!

6. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.
working on it!

7. Update your SparkPage. It’s a visual way to track your ups and downs, but also your progress.

Doing this on my WW page!

8. Share your goals. Whether you post them on the Message Boards or share them with a friend, you’ll be more accountable.

Posting them on my Refridge!

9. Exercise for 10 minutes. Jump rope, march in place, or do some crunches. Small amounts do add up to something big!

Spinning again tonight~!

10. Find a buddy. Get support from friends, whether you need someone to listen or a mentor to give you ideas and encouragement.

YOU all are my buddies

I'm starting with 10 for today!!

Here is a link to the entire article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1062

QOTD Tuesday 4/10/12: Which of these tips do you use to get yourself back on track when needed? Or do you have another tried and true method you want to share?

Be back in a bit for replies.

Thanks Lisa!! I'm starting with 10 and will complete the others as I go forward

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My wagon was a bit wobbly yesterday....

Managed to get in a good breakfast and lunch but it went down hill from there.....

Did make it to spin last night and burned 500 calories

BRB....need to get some lunch before it closes!!!

 

[JacksLilWench]

One of these days, I will make it to a post on time...

Happy Saturday morning all!

Here are 100 reasons you shouldn't skip your workout today.[/B][/I]

1. Because it makes you feel confident
2. Because it helps you get stronger
3. Because exercise helps combat depression
4. Because you'll feel proud of yourself
5. Because you have goals you want to reach
6. Because you'll feel bad if you don't
7. Because you want to move forward, not backward
8. Because it burns more calories than not working out
9. Because it improves your heart health
10. Because you want a great butt
11. Because it prevents diabetes
12. Because you want to be a good example to your kids
13. Because you want to feel good in your clothes
14. Because it reduces your risk of cancer
15. Because your body was made to move
16. Because you want to be an athlete
17. Because you want to look better
18. Because it lifts your mood
19. Because you want to stand taller
20. Because it reduces back pain
21. Because it feels good
22. Because it makes you feel accomplished
23. Because you spend most of your day on your butt
24. Because swimsuit season is always coming
25. Because strong is the new skinny
26. Because dieting only works so much
27. Because it strengthens your bones, too
28. Because it helps you lose weight
29. Because it allows you to eat more food
30. Because it's the best way to spend "me" time
31. Because it helps you de-stress
32. Because it's cheaper than therapy
33. Because you want a strong core
34. Because you want to take care for yourself
35. Because you take pride in your body
36. Because it strengthens your legs
37. Because it helps your clothes fit better
38. Because you want to push yourself
39. Because you are capable of more than you ever imagined
40. Because moving your body feels good
41. Because it keeps your mind sharp
42. Because it helps you beat belly bloat
43. Because it helps you sleep better at night
44. Because it gives you energy
45. Because you want to stay healthy as you age
46. Because you want to look younger
47. Because you want toned arms
48. Because it improves your balance
49. Because it burns off last night's dessert
50. Because it boosts your immune system
51. Because sweat is sexy
52. Because you want to live longer
53. Because you want to get better at your game
54. Because you want to catch someone's eye
55. Because exercisers earn more money
56. Because you're more likely to eat better when you exercise
57. Because you want to shave time off your running pace
58. Because you want to breathe easier
59. Because you want to see the scale drop
60. Because exercise improves your sex life
61. Because you are worth it
62. Because being fit makes everything in life better
63. Because you promised yourself that you would
64. Because you deserve a better life
65. Because it'll help you drink more water
66. Because you want to do real push-ups
67. Because it reduces your health care costs
68. Because you'll miss fewer days of work
69. Because you want to create a new future for yourself
70. Because it'll help you like what you see in the mirror
71. Because it'll makes clothing shopping more fun
72. Because you want to look and feel incredible
73. Because exercising can be fun
74. Because it'll help you sweat out toxins
75. Because it's a good way to spend time with your friends
76. Because it'll help you prevent the middle-age spread
77. Because it reduces your blood pressure
78. Because you don't want to let yourself go
79. Because you don't want to squeeze into an airplane or rollercoaster seat
80. Because it strengthens your spirit
81. Because it's a cheap way to entertain yourself
82. Because you'll be able to reward yourself
83. Because you need a reason to wear those new workout clothes
84. Because you're tired of being tired
85. Because not working out is not going to get you very far
86. Because it's a great way to spend time outside
87. Because you made a commitment to yourself
88. Because you're tired of starting over
89. Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion
90. Because you're not a quitter
91. Because it improves your cholesterol
92. Because it boosts your metabolism
93. Because it prevents age-related muscle loss
94. Because if you can do this, you can do anything95. Because a fit body is a healthy body
96. Because it beats sitting on the couch
97. Because everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare
98. Because you want to be stronger than your excuses
99. Because not working out isn't working out for you
100. Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip

This list came from sparkpeople.com http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=100_reasons_you_should_work_out_today

QOTD Saturday 4/7/12: Which reason to workout do you like best? Or do you have a reason of your own that didn't make the list that you would like to share?

Definitely the ones in bold. I plan on writing them on my mirror tonight!!

Good morning all!

1. Give up your need to always be right. There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question: “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?” Wayne Dyer. What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?

2. Give up your need for control. Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you – situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, coworkers, or just strangers you meet on the street – just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.

“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.” Lao Tzu

3. Give up on blame. Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don’t have, for what you feel or don’t feel. Stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.

4. Give up your self-defeating self-talk. Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don’t believe everything that your mind is telling you – especially if it’s negative and self-defeating. You are better than that.

“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive.” Eckhart Tolle

5. Give up your limiting beliefs about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible. From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly!
“A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind” Elly Roselle

6. Give up complaining. Give up your constant need to complain about those many, many, maaany things – people, situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It’s not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.

7. Give up the luxury of criticism. Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.

8. Give up your need to impress others. Stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not just to make others like you. It doesn’t work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not, the moment you take of all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.

9. Give up your resistance to change. Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change – don’t resist it.
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell

10. Give up labels. Stop labeling those things, people or events that you don’t understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open. “The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about.” Wayne Dyer

11. Give up on your fears. Fear is just an illusion, it doesn’t exist – you created it. It’s all in your mind. Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.
“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

12. Give up your excuses. Send them packing and tell them they’re fired. You no longer need them. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, we get stuck, lying to ourselves, using all kind of excuses – excuses that 99.9% of the time are not even real.

13. Give up the past. I know, I know. It’s hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for – the past that you are now dreaming about – was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.

14. Give up attachment. This is a concept that, for most of us is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too, (it still is) but it’s not something impossible. You get better and better at with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things, (and that doesn’t mean you give up your love for them – because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another, attachment comes from a place of fear, while love… well, real love is pure, kind, and self less, where there is love there can’t be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot coexist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.

15. Give up living your life to other people’s expectations. Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them, they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them, to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people’s expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need….and eventually they forget about themselves. You have one life – this one right now – you must live it, own it, and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you from your path.

Here is the link to the article http://www.purposefairy.com/3308/15-things-you-should-give-up-in-order-to-be-happy/

QOTD Sunday 4/8/12 Which of these ideas do you think might help you be happier? Or is there something else that didn't make the list?
Linda, we do have some blue skies here, too. I'll be glad when the warmer temperatures are with them! Hope your allergies are better soon -- the tree pollen is sky high here.

And that is my WISH for all of you BL folks today!

All of the ones in bold, definitely. I am a control freak and it's hard to let go of stuff. But letting go is something I need to work on. That and getting rid of all the excuses I use to tie myself down. I'm just over it, haha. So I'm letting go starting now

All right 'fess up . . . who ate too much chocolate this week-end? That would be me!

So it's time to get back on track! It's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

I found a little list of some great quotes for weight loss motivation & words to get to better health!

Mark Twain: Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.

Julius Erving aka Dr. J: If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.

Unknown Author: Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.

Vince Lombardi: It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up.

Winston Churchill: Never, never, never, never give up.

Benjamin Franklin: You may delay, but time will not.

David Viscott: You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

Ralph Marston: Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.

Unknown Author: You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

This list came from this site http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/the-top-weight-loss-motivational-quotes-ever-477275.html Sparkpeople is another site with a lot of great motivational quotes and slideshows.

QOTD Monday 4/9/12: What is your favorite motivational quote? It can be by YOU or someone famous.

One of my favorites would have to be from Henry Ford_ "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're probably right."

Popping in to say hello! As Linda said (no, you didn't step on any toes!), my blog will be private starting on Wednesday. What does this mean? If you'd like to keep reading it, please PM me your e-mail, or let me know at gretchenlf1@gmail.com, so I can add you to the invite list.

Sending now!

Today it's BACK ON TRACK TUESDAY!

By now all of us have needed to get back on track a time or two, or more , this challenge. Maybe even this week after the Easter holiday? Well, luckily I have a list for that -- courtesy of sparkpeople.

25 Ways to Get Back on Track Today

Every time you misstep on your healthy journey, you have two choices: to keep walking backwards, which will surely take you even further away from your goals; or to accept your lack of perfection as normal and forgivable, and take not one, but two positive steps down the path that brings your closer to the future you want.

When you feel like getting back on track is overwhelming, try one (or more) of these small steps each day.

1. Try a short workout. Even five minutes is better than nothing. For ideas browse our video library or workout generator.

2. Try a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day, so start if off right! Get lots of breakfast ideas here.

4. Drink your water. Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you’ll feel the difference!

5. Look at Motivational SparkPages. Seeing how others overcome similar struggles and obstacles can be a great source of motivation.

6. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.

7. Update your SparkPage. It’s a visual way to track your ups and downs, but also your progress.

8. Share your goals. Whether you post them on the Message Boards or share them with a friend, you’ll be more accountable.

9. Exercise for 10 minutes. Jump rope, march in place, or do some crunches. Small amounts do add up to something big!

10. Find a buddy. Get support from friends, whether you need someone to listen or a mentor to give you ideas and encouragement.

11. Take a walk. Don’t worry about how long or far you go—just get out there!

12. Create a motivational collage. Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there.

13. Go shopping for some healthy foods. Use this shopping list for ideas.

14. Check the nutrition facts before you go out to eat. That way, you can make an informed choice.

15. Ride your bike. Even a leisurely ride has benefits for your body and mind.

16. Work in the yard. Gardening and yard work is a great way to add activity to your day.

17. Take the stairs. Even if this is the only thing you do all day, you’ll feel stronger for it.

18. Rack up those SparkPoints! You earn them for every healthy task you do on the site—talk about motivating! Aim for a certain milestone, such as 100 points, and then reward yourself with a SparkGoodie!

19. Listen to an inspirational song. Better yet, make a playlist of them so you can turn to it whenever you need a boost.

20. Re-start your SparkPeople program. Sometimes it’s easier to get back on track when you have a clean slate.

21. Measure your portions. It’s a simple way to learn how much you’re eating.

22. Eat a piece of fruit. Even if 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables sounds impossible to you, one is doable.

23. Slow down during meals. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal.

24. Play! What kids call “play,” we often call “exercise.” Play a sport, a game, or use the playground equipment to bring the fun back into fitness.

25. Learn something new. Sometimes simply taking a quiz or reading an article about nutrition, fitness, or health can change your mindset and get you back on track.

Here is a link to the entire article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1062

QOTD Tuesday 4/10/12: Which of these tips do you use to get yourself back on track when needed? Or do you have another tried and true method you want to share?

I am on a bolding frenzy apparently! I am making sure to get all my water, I'll be walking (and running) tonight in training for my race, and tracking all my food today. And I love me a playlist! I'll make it tonight and post it tomorrow- maybe that way I won't be such a slacker anymore. It really is throwing off my groove- but even when I don't check in, I'm still OP. I would feel terrible to drop off and not be on plan!

 

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The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Week 14 Superstars!!
#10 - TIE - 0.48% - buzz5985 & Sunshineminnie
#9 - 0.52% - BernardandMissBianca
#8 - 0.64% - fitgirl36
#7 - 0.93% - DisNorth
#6 - 1.01% - belledreamer
#5 - 1.07% - 4Holidays
#4 - 1.15% - Disneywedding2010
#3 - 1.22% - ::Snow White::
#2 - 1.45% - KDIPIAZZ
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Week 14 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 2.03% - 50sjayne

Way to go top ten and all participants!

QOTD Tuesday 4/10/12: Which of these tips do you use to get yourself back on track when needed? Or do you have another tried and true method you want to share?

Be back in a bit for replies.

These are the things that get me back on track when I need it.

2. Try a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun and it never has to be bland.

I love cooking and trying new recipes. I try to try a new one once a week.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day, so start if off right! Get lots of breakfast ideas here.

I actually think that starting my day healthy with breakfast sets the tone for the rest of my day.

4. Drink your water. Try to aim for 8 cups each day and you’ll feel the difference!

Drinking water makes me full fuller and I swear it motivates me to workout since I am so hydrated.

6. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.

I always track my food, on good days and bad. It keeps me focused.

10. Find a buddy. Get support from friends, whether you need someone to listen or a mentor to give you ideas and encouragement.

I love taking classes at the gym. It's a great workout and good adult socialization, too. We always joke with the trainer that we don't come for the workouts, we come to socialize.

11. Take a walk. Don’t worry about how long or far you go—just get out there!

When I can, I try to walk during my lunch break. It motivates me to continue with the healthy eating and exercise the rest of the day.

23. Slow down during meals. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal.

This is something I tend to do-rush through meals. I am working on slowing down and savoring every bite.

24. Play! What kids call “play,” we often call “exercise.” Play a sport, a game, or use the playground equipment to bring the fun back into fitness.

This seems so simple, yet I don't do it enough. I think I will try to add this in to get me back on track when I'm hanging on the side of that wagon. I'll try to play some sports with my kids.

25. Learn something new. Sometimes simply taking a quiz or reading an article about nutrition, fitness, or health can change your mindset and get you back on track.

Reading a health related article is something I try to do daily. It is so motivational to read about people who have succeeded or are going through the same things as you.

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It is chilly in western PA today! I went to check on my mom during my lunch break and got pelted with tiny ice balls! I want that 70/80 degress back from a couple weeks ago.

DSs have a dentist appt at 3:30 and swimming at 7. I am hoping to squeeze a workout in at 4:30 as long as DH is home from his clinicals and DSs are done at the dentist. I brought my clothes with me so I can pass the kids to DH in a parking lot if it all works out lol. I really need a gym day (circuit training class) since I didn't make it there yesterday.

So, this is probably my only dis time today. But, I will check in again tomorrow morning while my students are at Health class and I have a planning period. Happy Tuesday!

Jill

 

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registration is open for the WDW marathon. I'm nervous!! I don't know if I can do the 1/2. UGH, how do I talk myself out of talking myself out of it?!?!?

I really want to do it. Heck, I really want to do the 5K, the 1/2 and the whole but I know I'll never be able to, at least not at this weight. Can you still finish the 1/2 if you walk some or most of it?
Can you finish the whole if you walk most of it?

Oh my gosh, I am SO tempted to sign up for one of these! (Says the woman who only just started running and hasn't even done a 5K yet...) What's the site? DH and I can talk about the feasibility of an extra trip once I know if I can even make the date, and then I'll really have a goal for my new running habit...

I hear you Liz! My I was absolutely nervous walking into the running store! I don't look like a runner so I was afraid I would be out of place....so not the case! I walked out of there with my new Brooks (Ariel style!) and have never looked back. My stability has grown and my feet feel great after my workouts...no more blisters!

How was the wine??? Any suggestions? I'm always looking for a new one to try!

I love my new Brooks! In theory! I'll be taking them out tomorrow for the first time, as long as it's not raining. I'm really happy to have shoes that address my specific stride issues, and now that I've made an extra $$ investment in running, I'm extra motivated to keep going with it!

The wine dinner was SO great. This was a dinner with one winery (Thacher, from Paso Robles, CA), and the chef at the restaurant then created a menu to pair with the wines the owner/winemaker was bringing. So no specific recommendations except to say that their wines were wonderful, and I'd recommend them! DH and I have talked about a milestone age trip to CA to do Napa Valley and French Laundry (on my bucket list!). But we may go to CA on vacation next summer, and we could definitely stop off in Paso Robles...

I was up a mere 0.2 at WW today, which is great for maintaining! Next week is my last maintenance weigh-in for WW, and I'll be officially back to not paying after that weigh-in. Unless I gain 6 pounds, which had better not happen! Today was actually my first gain/level weigh-in since I made my goal, and it came after a weekend of jelly beans and a night-before big dinner out, so I'm feeling pretty good about being able to hold my weight steady even when there are special occasions and indulgences.

Tonight it's a stationary bike ride in front of BL - keep me motivated, Dolvett!

XO
Liz

 

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Sorry for having not been on in a while... But I promise I'm still alive and will be ready for coaching this Friday!

Really stressful day today (I'd rather not go into it...) and really wanted to go stress-eat, not to mention the fact that I had skipped breakfast... AGAIN... But I managed to not stress-eat and had a healthy lunch while currently sipping on a bottle of water.

There will be no stress eating in this house!!!

I got a chance to wear my new dress 'a.k.a my Marilyn Monroe dress' for my grandpa the other day who absolutely loved it and commented on how much slimmer I looked since starting my diet. He's been one of my biggest supporters in me losing weight so to hear that from him was an awesome feeling. It was really bitter-sweet though because I kept thinking the entire time of how much my grandma would have liked it had she still been alive to see it and how she would have said how 'beautimus' (her word for beautiful) I looked...sigh...I really miss her...

Got on the scale this morning and saw that I had lost another pound, making it 25 lbs lost since starting! Also went and got myself a new pair of exercise pants in preparation for my first 1 mile race this weekend at our annual Strawberry Festival. Gonna do my best to remember my camera so I can take a bunch of pics to show you all.

More laundry to fold, dinner, and then heading to the gym for some cardio.

Have a magical day team!