Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer Challenge

[BernardandMissBianca]

Quote of the Day

the only place you'll find success before work is in the dictionary

A lot of people love this quote and I think it's fitting to go along with our Planning theme for the week.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Fran I got your request!! And I even took a screen shot of Mary Poppins and you are now friends. How cool is that!!! Mary Poppins is my friend!!

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I am much better, thanks to all who asked. I think my headache was pretty much from the heat. It's a lot nicer here now, and it's even supposed to get cooler over the weekend.
DS15 is better. He trudged through the day yesterday. And feels much better today. He has a few things to make up but he should catch back up and be prepared for exams next week.

OK, kids have a 1/2 day and DS11 needs a blood draw. Knees have been in pain so DR is running a Lyme test. One would think the other DR would have done this for DS15.
I want to get a quick workout in before I have to leave.

Talk to you soon!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Hi everyone-life is crazy at the minute-when isnt it but I just wanted to say I'm in even if it's going to be monday before I have real time to join in the chatter
Good luck with weigh-ins

 

[Jujubee727]

From my understanding of weather here in Florida, most of the rain comes in the late afternoon and doesn't last long time.

our wedding is at 5:30 pm...it is timed so that it will be ending right around sunset. Is that bad timing for the rain??

 

[leeandstacismom]

our wedding is at 5:30 pm...it is timed so that it will be ending right around sunset. Is that bad timing for the rain??

by then I think the rainy season will be pretty much over so you should be good to "I DO"

 

[D73]

Hi everyone-life is crazy at the minute-when isnt it but I just wanted to say I'm in even if it's going to be monday before I have real time to join in the chatter
Good luck with weigh-ins

Yeah, I was hoping you were going to join us for the summer. I was getting lonely being the only one on this side of the big pond! Have a great weekend and look forward to hearing from you on Monday!

Christopher

 

[penguin1102]

QOTD Friday, June 1, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

This is a great question to start things off. For this challenge I am going to drink my 8 glasses of water a day. I have found that when I have been most successful in the past it is by getting my water in. My long term goal is 70lbs lost. I am at about 10 before this challenge started. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15-20lbs. I look forward to a fun a successful summer.

 

[D73]

°I will use the Couch to 5K application to move me to the status of runner.

Ok I have to quote myself which is weird......but I need help with my goal already.

I went to find the Couch to 5K application and find that there from which I can choose. HELP! THose of you using these apps, can you give me recommendations?

Thanks!


Christopher

 

[Kdutton]

Hi everyone - something ironic for the day. This morning I posted my goals and one was to take my kids outside more for physical activity, which I planned on doing when my older son got out of school at 11:30 am - he's 4.

We pulled out of the driveway to bring him to school and were stopped by the police right away. I was shown a picture and asked if I had saw the man in the picture - which I hadn't. Turns out he was lose in our neighborhood (in a small little town that never has crime!) and wanted for assaulting his mom and stabbing her boyfriend. So needless to say my kids are stuck in the house today

 

[Chicago262]

Hello to all my fellow participants!! My name is Deanna. I have a DH, DD(16), and DS(15). My screen name, Chicago262, doesn't actually mean I live in Chicago. I had actually just completed the Chicago Marathon. I live about 1 1/2 hours south/west of the city. My running career has been over for the last 4-5 yrs. because I have heel spurs. I could have surgery to try to fix them, but don't know if I want to risk it and I can never find a good time in my schedule. I am currently a SAHM and am loving it for the summer and this weight-loss challenge.

My long term goal is to loose 40 lbs. but for this challenge I want to loose 21. I am going to get in 7 hours of sleep a night. I have also decided to give up soda (I drink diet) except on Saturday...you gotta treat yourself sometime, right?!? I will be going to aerobics classes 6 days/week with a good mix of weightlifting classes, spinning, and Zumba/WERQ classes. I just started back about 3 weeks ago and am really enjoying it.

 

[sissy_ib]

Ok I have to quote myself which is weird......but I need help with my goal already.

I went to find the Couch to 5K application and find that there from which I can choose. HELP! THose of you using these apps, can you give me recommendations?

Thanks!


Christopher

I use the Active.com app. You can go to their website and take a look at the plan before you buy the app. In the app I can preview all the workouts, there is a workout log, it keeps track of my distance and route (if the GPS is on) and I can add in things if I want. I really like the audio cues. It always tells me when I am halfway done so I know when to turnaround.

 

[KDIPIAZZ]

QOTD Friday, June 1, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

Hi everyone! this is my second BL challenge and I'm looking forward to the motivation!

My long-term goal is to lose 175 pounds and keep it off. I've lost 63 pounds so far.

My short-term goal for this challenge is to lose at least 13 pounds. I want to move out of the morbidly obese category.

My motivation for losing weight this time is my health. I was diagnosed with diabetes in January. I want to prevent its progression. Stylin' new clothes are a bonus

I track my exercise, food intake and BG readings on MyFitnessPal daily. Due to the diabetes and some food intolerances, I follow a lowish-carb plan. For exercise, i use an elliptical machine and walk my Dane. When it's hot, I walk in the pool

Hope everyone has a great first week!

 

[VirataMama4]

Ok I have to quote myself which is weird......but I need help with my goal already.

I went to find the Couch to 5K application and find that there from which I can choose. HELP! THose of you using these apps, can you give me recommendations?

Thanks!


Christopher

Hey Christopher,
I have an android phone and use the official C25K Pro app. Its icon is a little blue shoe with c25k in red. I just upgraded to the pro so I could listen to music on my phone while do it. But the free version is good, if this isn't a requirement for you! Hope that helps.

 

[JacksLilWench]

Hi Kaiti! How fun to have a Disney trip in the works!

I love roasted veggies although it is going to be too warm to do them in the oven soon. I like grilling them on the grill, too, but have trouble getting some things to cook without having them fall in the fire. For me concentrating on what is seasonal helps to remind us to eat those yummie veggies -- I really love our local farmers market but it will be awhile before they have much here.

That's a good idea I have some sweet peppers that I need to get into a roasting pan tonight before they aren't good anymore. We should be getting some farmers markets around here soon, if they're not already open!

Kaiti …. First, I love how you spell you name! So glad to know more about you. I lost 11.3 last challenge and hope to lose more this challenge. Keep up all the good work!

Thanks! My dad came up with the spelling- my full name is Kaitlin, and people usually spell it with a "Y" instead of the second "I". He wanted to keep the second "I" so we did! And good for all your loss, too- you'll do great this challenge too!!

You are going to have such a great time on your trip this summer!

Thanks!! I can't wait to go- only 118 days more til I go!!

JackslilWench Howdy!

Hey There!!

I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA-a-a . . . it's the heart of America, the heartbeat of a holiday-ay-ay-ay! The place was made with a magical plan . . .

We all know a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth starts with a little trip right down Main Street USA.

How many times have you been on Main Street and seen some poor group of people standing right in the middle of the street staring at a map and trying to figure out where they are going to go. We Disboards big time planner types know that you can't get where you want to go without a great PLAN.

And those of you who have done the challenges before know that I can't coach without help from one of my favorite sites sparkpeople.com And this week is no exception.

Which brings me to the topic of goal setting. It's not enough to have a goal but you need a plan for how you are going to get there. Here is an excerpt from a sparkpeople article called Do's and Don'ts of Goal Setting:

Goal achievement, especially when it comes to health and fitness, can be a mystery. Most of us have no trouble with setting the goal. Setting a goal is the easy part, it's those other steps that can be a puzzle. But you CAN turn achieving your goals into a science with the right strategies. Here are a few of our favorites:

DO create a plan. DON’T wait for "someday" to roll around.

DO start small. DON’T focus on too many things at once.

DO write it down. DON’T forget to give yourself a deadline.

DO be specific. DON’T deal in absolutes.

DO leave room for failure. DON’T expect perfection.

DO track your progress. DON’T fool yourself into failure.

DO reward your success. DON’T beat yourself up over failure.

DO find a support system. DON’T try to do it alone.

DO make a commitment. DON’T ever forget that you can do it.

Here is a link to the whole article if you are interested. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=124

QOTD Friday, June 1, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

Let's get this party started!

I do! My plan is to continue all my WW success and start my training (which I did this week) for the TOT 10miler. But my goals are fhese:

By June 16th, I want to be running at a 16:30 pace and weigh no more than 173. By the end of July, I want to be at a 15:45 pace and weigh 169. By the end of August, I want to be at 14:30 pace and weight 165. I think I might have to adjust these though, as I start running more...I think I'm already at a 14:30!!

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 1: Let's Get Ready for the Trip!

Lisa and I teamed up to have her QOTDs and the Mini-Challenges coincide.

Mini-Challenge #1: Where are you going and what are you doing? Earn 1 point for deciding on the approach you will take to lose weight or maintain your weight.
Here are some ideas, but please make sure that you choose the approach that you think will work best for you.
- Counting calories on myfitnesspal
- Tracking WW Points
- Watching portions
- Low-carb

Mini-Challenge #2: How are you going to get to your destination? Give yourself 1 point for making sure that you have all of the following available:
1. A water bottle or large glass that you know how many ounces it holds
2. Measuring cups and spoons (a scale is great if you have one as well)
3. A notebook that is easily portable
4. Healthy foods
5. Laundry detergent

Mini-Challenge #3: Why are you going on this trip? What is your motivation? Give yourself 1 point for making a list of the reason(s) you have for getting healthier.

Mini-Challenge #4: How else are you going to get to your destination? Will you be exercising? Give yourself 1 point for writing an exercise plan for the month of June. Please feel free to tailor it to your needs. You could make it be training for a marathon or increasing your steps to 10,000 per day.

Mini-Challenge #5: What are your goals? Give yourself 1 point for writing down at least one goal for the Summer Challenge. I encourage you to have a weight loss goal and an exercise goal, as applicable. You may want to write a goal for the entire summer and then others for each month.

As always, please feel free to PM me with any questions or ask on the thread.

Please PM me your points out of 5 (ex: 4/5) for Week 1 by Monday, June 11 at 5 PM.

Have a great, op plan week everyone!

Can't wait to get all my goals and exercise plans written out!!

OK it is a huge bit of bragging, but since I did it, I can brag. Just finished first semester of grad school with 4.0

Party!!!

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So I did my second training run last night for my race, and did 2.27 miles in 35 minutes....not too shabby! To day is rest day, but I'm gonna do some light pilates and stretching this evening. I'm so worn out though- my co-worker has been on vacation this week and I've been working 10-hr days to do my work and keep up with hers, and it is tiring! Oh well, it will be worth it! And I WILL do my workout tonight! Tomorrow is our WW Club 5k in the morning, and I'll try to remember to bring my camera and post pictures. I'll be sure to post my time too! (if we're even being timed...I don't know yet!)

 

[JacksLilWench]

Hi Kaiti!
Your job sounds very interesting!! I love you plans for the future! My fiance and I would LOVE to move to FL to be closer to Disney, but we hate to take our kids away from their grandparents, and none of the grandparents want to move! Total bummer!
Way to go with the weight loss so far!!!

Thanks! I think it's pretty awesome, I just wish I could do it full-time. I've told my mom about my plans and she goes "What makes you think I won't follow you?" and I told her as long as she gets her own place, it's all good, lol! But it's important to be near their GP's. I never was, and I'm sad I didn't grow up near mine. Maybe a trip with them all is in order?

 

[mackeysmom]

QOTD Friday, June 1, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

My main goal is to stick with the challenge until the end. I started each of the last two challenges all gung-ho, and quickly petered out.

My secondary goal is to lose 16 pounds - which will bring me below 200 (something I haven't seen in over 20 years.)

The plan I have in place to meet/exceed these goals are as follows:

1) I rejoined WW last week. I will be attending meetings in person, as that is the only way I've really been successful in the past,

2) Keeping up my journal on the WISH Journal board - I like the accountability of it (even if nobody else is reading it), and

3) Taking part in the June Exercise Challenge. Last month my goal was 1200 minutes and I fell slightly short with 1145 minutes. This month I signed up for 1200 minutes again and want to meet it head on.

Good luck to all of my fellow losers. Looking forward to spending the summer with you all.

- Laura

 

[Raenstoirm]

I have had an interesting day so far. Got up this morning with the intention of taking the dog for a 3 mile walk. She walked about 1/2 mile (she has a medical condition so she cant walk far) and then went into her wagon for the rest of it. The wagon weighs about 30 lbs and the dog weighs nearly 40 lbs, so I was sweating within a few minutes even though it was nice out. A little over half way through the walk, it started to rain, so I had to cut it short. I think we did 2.5 miles or so (I have to check my pedometer). Somehow during the walk, I managed to really hurt my right knee. It now really hurts to walk on it! That definitely puts me in a pickle. I was planning on starting C25K tomorrow! I also have another 3,000 steps to complete today. I am not sure what I am going to do. This is not a good start to getting myself back on track!


QOTD Friday, June 1, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.


Short term goals:
~Journal EVERY day, even if it is a binge day. I gotta write it down. I am using myfitnesspal as well. My screen name is the same, so friend me!
~60,000 to 65,000 steps per week (making myself hit 10,000 steps most days)
~Water- at least a gallon but I am aiming for 20 cups a day. The best way to not eat mindlessly and flush the toxins is through water! My doc said to drink at least a gallon, but more if I am able, so I am aiming for more.
~ Sign up for my neighborhood 5k next week for labor day. Then re-start C25K yet again.
~Do some other sort of exercise 3 days a week. Kinect, Wii, DVD, swimming- whatever the mood strikes

Long term goals:
~Hit my goal of around 170
~Run a full 5K with no walking breaks
~If I survive that, I would love to do a marathon one day.


Plan:
~Use MyFitnessPal consistently
~Make a chart to check off exercise and water daily (I do well with the satisfaction of checking something off a list) DONE
~ Actually check off the stuff on the list!
~Restart C25K
~Take the dog for a long walk each day (maybe even in the rain )
~Keep track of my exercise minutes for the exercise thread.

I went to find the Couch to 5K application and find that there from which I can choose. HELP! THose of you using these apps, can you give me recommendations?

I use the "ease into 5k" program. It is nice because you can use your own music and it tracks your progress. I think the update tracks your distance as well. It also gives you a heads up about what each day entails before you start and the voice instructions are clear.

 

[penguin1102]

I am just curious what MNSSHP is. I see several people talking about it on the boards and I am at a complete loss.

 

[D73]

I am just curious what MNSSHP is. I see several people talking about it on the boards and I am at a complete loss.

Shortened form of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

 

[penguin1102]

Thanks so much!! It was driving me nuts trying to figure it out.