Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer Challenge

[lmhall2000]

Well, we have completed our first “measure-in” for the WIN! Challenge.
YAY!

I know that some people were feeling a little discouraged at their numbers, but really, any progress is GREAT! Feel free to join at any time, whether it is a WIN week or not. Our next WIN! measure-in will be August 1.

Please remember to send in the TOTAL of your measurements rather than the five individual measurements. Thank you!

Our WIN!ners are -

mickeymagic-- -1.0%
Lisah0711 -- -1.3%
Glss1/2fll-- -1.8%
ChelleyB -- -2.0%
jujubee727 -- -2.3%
flossbolna -- -2.6%
kdipiazz -- -4.0%
disappearing Otter- -5.8%



and the winner is.............................

lmhall2000 -- -12.0%

Boy! Did I ever need that today! I walked 105 miles last month and only lost 7 pounds...but the inches were off so that made me feel better...this month I've stuck to 30 miles last week and this week it's been NONE!! I pulled weeds/did outside cleaning for 6 hours on Saturday and it felt like my hamstrings were on fire! It hurt so badly to just sit and stand!! I took Aleve but nothing seemed to help, though the treadmill would help warm up the obviously stripped muscle fibers, nope. So, I've been down about not being able to walk, then yesterday I was taking my son and his friend to rowing practice and while on the interstate hit screeching halt line of traffic, I had plenty of braking distance, but the car behind me did not and slammed into us...my whiplash is not fun but none of us were seriously hurt...my car held up really well, his had to be towed away...today I've had 9 grapes, a junior cheeseburger and small fry and two chocolate chip cookies...that's my entire day..bc my dog needed me to take her out 6 times last night for an upset tummy..I slept from 9am-2pm today...it's just been crazy! So seeing the success of my inches off posted has reenergized me for the weigh in on Friday, I was just so down this week with the hamstring pain and then the accident....sigh. Thanks for cheering me up and I'll get back on plan tomorrow!!

 

[donac]

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I started teaching my class the other day so I am pretty busy all day long. I have been reading but I haven't had a chance to post.

I could not believe how unorganized they were. They don't even have a working copy machin so I have been leaving early every morning to get copies made at Staple before I get to the school. The other problem is that the school is longer for me to get to than my regular school so it is taking more thought to get to school.

Congrats to all the winners this week for BL and WINS.

ImHall I am sorry for your accident. I hope you are feeling better today.

Lisa I wish I was going to DL soon. Have fun. Happy Birthday to you and Karen.

SettingSail good luck with MIL

sissy_ib have fun in Vegas.

pjlla great picture

Disneywedding2010 glad you had a good time before everythign broke lose.

I went to a class last night on how to use a foam roller to loosen up muscles. I have ordered one but it hasn't come in yet but I was able to use one from the first order that someone didn't pick up. There was some pain but it really did help stretch out some problems I have been having.

Off to get breakfast and make some notes for my class today.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

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My week was terrible. I didn't just fall off the wagon, I flew off. But Today is a new day, I will finish the week out with a bang!!
I'm trying to get adjusted to this new schedule and it's just not working. I'm tired, all I want to do is veg, and when I veg, I eat. I need to figure out some way to make this morning thing work.

OK off to make the kids breakfast and get ready to pick up DS16 and drop DS11 off.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[::Snow_White::]

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

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My week was terrible. I didn't just fall off the wagon, I flew off. But Today is a new day, I will finish the week out with a bang!!
I'm trying to get adjusted to this new schedule and it's just not working. I'm tired, all I want to do is veg, and when I veg, I eat. I need to figure out some way to make this morning thing work.

OK off to make the kids breakfast and get ready to pick up DS16 and drop DS11 off.

Have a great day everyone!!

Thanks for coaching this week!

QOTD: I did alright. I started a yogajournal 28 day meditation revolution which has been going quite well. I'm a lot more calm. I love yoga but I keep cutting it out even though it does wonders. I haven't really exercised hard like I used to. I haven't ran in awhile, I've rode our stationary bike a few times this past week. I'm having problems with eating after I get off work. As I said, I walk around a lot, come home 30 minutes for lunch and don't eat again until around 7 (which is great for my snacking because I can't! ) so I feel like I have all these calories left when I don't. I stopped counting because I was getting burnt out. I've been eating more carbs than I need.

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Exercise isn't my top priority lately. I'm focusing more on my job, hobbies, and school at the moment which is fine because I'm hovering around my same weight. I've learned how to knit and working on a dishcloth! My weekend consists of working. I've decided to go on the trip to France/Italy/Spain next summer with my high school teacher. I can't NOT go, it's too good of an opportunity. So I'm trying to save up as much as I can.

Have a great day!

 

[pjlla]

Yup, even worse is our movie theater is a full service restaurant!!! We are going to Vegas middle of next month and food has come up just as much as what shows we are going to see. While in Houston we had lunch at one place and just shared an sampler app. Well the problem with that was it was nearly all fried food! At least it was less food than two entrees I guess.
I'm not going to beat myself up to much over Vegas. I'm going to eat small portions, eat the Nutra-System food I bring for breakfast and snacks and work out everyday.

Sounds like a great plan! When I am traveling I usually figure as long as I stay in control and OP for breakfast and (hopefully) lunch and get in a bit of exercise, then a splurge at dinner or dessert isn't so bad. When DD and I were in Disney last year I brought along an electric kettle, small cups of fruit packed in juice (single servings), instant coffee (yup, I'm NOT a coffee snob), and instant hot cereal (high fiber, multi-grain) and ate that for breakfast each day in the room. It was quick, easy, cheap, and OP! Then lunch was usually a small sandwich or salad. Then I was free to splurge on a Mickey bar or some other treats! Sure, I had a gain, but it wasn't too bad.... certainly not as bad as it COULD have been! Sounds like you have a similar plan with your Nutri-System foods. Don't forget to bring along things like plastic spoons and paper napkins! I was able to fit spoons, napkins, and the individual cereal packets in the kettle to save space in the luggage.

Boy! Did I ever need that today! I walked 105 miles last month and only lost 7 pounds...but the inches were off so that made me feel better...this month I've stuck to 30 miles last week and this week it's been NONE!! I pulled weeds/did outside cleaning for 6 hours on Saturday and it felt like my hamstrings were on fire! It hurt so badly to just sit and stand!! I took Aleve but nothing seemed to help, though the treadmill would help warm up the obviously stripped muscle fibers, nope. So, I've been down about not being able to walk, then yesterday I was taking my son and his friend to rowing practice and while on the interstate hit screeching halt line of traffic, I had plenty of braking distance, but the car behind me did not and slammed into us...my whiplash is not fun but none of us were seriously hurt...my car held up really well, his had to be towed away...today I've had 9 grapes, a junior cheeseburger and small fry and two chocolate chip cookies...that's my entire day..bc my dog needed me to take her out 6 times last night for an upset tummy..I slept from 9am-2pm today...it's just been crazy! So seeing the success of my inches off posted has reenergized me for the weigh in on Friday, I was just so down this week with the hamstring pain and then the accident....sigh. Thanks for cheering me up and I'll get back on plan tomorrow!!

Oh my gosh! SO sorry to hear about the accident. DD and I witnessed something like that when we were in RI on Saturday. The traffic in the right lane came to a screeching halt at the top of an exit ramp that was backed up for some reason. I was able to stop on time, as was the car behind me (thankfully!), but a few cars back they weren't so lucky!

Prayers that your leg and your neck heal quickly.

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

************************

My week was terrible. I didn't just fall off the wagon, I flew off. But Today is a new day, I will finish the week out with a bang!!
I'm trying to get adjusted to this new schedule and it's just not working. I'm tired, all I want to do is veg, and when I veg, I eat. I need to figure out some way to make this morning thing work.

OK off to make the kids breakfast and get ready to pick up DS16 and drop DS11 off.

Have a great day everyone!!

I'm sad that I missed SO MUCH of your week! If/when I have time I may go back and at least catch up on the QOTD and the quotes!

I did okay this week. Saturday was tough as DD and I were traveling through RI on the college visits, but I ate breakfast and lunch OP.... dinner was okay, but not great. THe remainder of the week has been pretty good, but as I mentioned, for next week I need to work on stepping up the exercise situation!!

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Morning all! Just a quick minute here to say hello. I dropped DD at the pool at 6:20, dashed home (well... as fast as you can dash a 42 minute drive ), stopping to grab a freebie on the side of the road (four really great metal bar stools with backs.... not sure if I will keep for the deck or consign). Hung out 2 loads of laundry, put a coat of spraypaint on the umbrella base that I am trying to revamp to match my new patio table and chairs (gotta love Target clearance!), hit the TM (belly feeling gurgly.... didn't want to be far from home this a.m. ), made my bed, made my breakfast, checked email, and next up I am heading out with DS to run a few errands before grabbing DD from Driver's Ed. THen I promised the kids a quick lunch out as a treat before heading home to get SOMETHING accomplished before driving DD back to the Y tonight for second swim practice. I've been feeling like I'm just barely keeping up around the house and it is really getting me down.

I need to do one more thing before I dash, so I'll say g'bye for now! TTYL......P

 

[6ofus2]

Since it's Wednesday we get to start looking forward to the weekend. What do you have on tap? any big plans? Do food and exercise play a big part in your weekend plans?

My weekend begins Friday: coffee with the ladies, weight watchers, time with my kids then I'm headed to Portland with a friend to spend the night as we have an all day conference on Saturday. We will go to happy hour Friday night, I'm thinking PF Changs - YUM! I will miss my regular Sat am exercise, so I will try to get to the hotel's exercise center and also go for a walk/jog early Sunday before work.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

I think I did pretty good. I will find out for sure at ww tomorrow. I kept up my exercise and tracking. For next week, I will ensure I am getting my healthy guidelines in.

 

[JacksLilWench]

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

I feel like I have done better this week than I did last week, but it will be seen on the scale on Saturday (that's when I weigh in with WW) I could really have done better at recording all my food and getting more water!

I want to see a pic of the dress!!

I will post it as soon as I finish it!

 

[leeandstacismom]

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

Thanks for coaching you were awesome

How did I do this week? I did nothing, I didn't do bad, I didn't do good, I did nothing, which in itself I guess is bad. I am just so not wanting to go out in the heat. So I am thinking maybe I will try yoga. My muscles seem to be getting too ight, I am not longer as flexible as I used to be. So I have a question for all of you out there

Can any of you recommend a good yoga DVD? One that works and is interesting? Oh and for a beginning

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday!

Does anyone else do this? You plan your outfits by what park you're going to that day? I just want to make sure I'm not crazy, lol

Nah, perfectly reasonable to this crowd!

Liz, enjoy your low key week-end!

AND we got a new puppy yesterday...a chocolate lab....only 6 weeks old so I will be working on the house training and hopefully catching up on sleep as he whined all night last night

You can't tell us you got a new puppy and not post a picture!

Is your Disneyland reunion coming up already? I know you have talked about it before. I hope it is MAGICAL!! I will be SO JEALOUS if you get to see World of Color, I might pop!!

Pamela, did you know that you can listen to the show on d-cot.com? It's the next best thing to being there.

I agree ... they have been mixing up the similies ... what is up with that? .

I don't know but it is annoying.

Jill, sorry for the roof and water heater situation. Talk about raining and pouring!

Congratulations to all our WINners and especially Imhall2000!

Imhall2000, so sorry about the accident. Glad you are okay.

Amanda, good luck with your 5K Saturday!

Argh, my in laws are visiting this weekend! Who insists on visiting someone that just moved in a few weeks ago?!? My MIL, that's who! At least we did sit down and plan all the menus, they will involve a lot of different make ahead salads. I would much rather be with Lisa and her gang at DL!!!

It could be worse -- we had relatives show up the day of a move once -- my Mom was particularly mad. I'll be thinking of you and sending Shawn.

Dona, you will be doing your own Disney trip very soon!

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

My week was okay. It could have been better. It could have been worse. I have a wagon I will be hopping in bright and early Monday morning.

Thanks so much for coaching this week, Buffy!

Kayla, congrats on the mediation revolution. I'd like to hear more about it.

How did I do this week? I did nothing, I didn't do bad, I didn't do good, I did nothing, which in itself I guess is bad. I am just so not wanting to go out in the heat.

As long as you aren't gaining you're a winner in my book!

Have a great week-end all!

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 7: The Parent Trap

We are off to the Value Resorts in and the spirit of All-Star Movies, I thought I'd re-use one of my favorite movie HH.

Outside of animated Disney movies, these have to be my favorite movies. There are so many wonderful parts of both versions. It continues to fascinate me that Disney had advanced enough technology for 1 person to play two roles in the same scene so many years ago! They were both great comedies, arguably a chick flick, and could be considered "wholesome." Haley Mills and Lindsay Lohan have gifts in their respective The Parent Trap that are admirable. I can only imagine the patience that must have been required to play two roles as one person. They are not shy about telling a joke either. I haven't seen the original one in a while, but the "newer" version even has parts about healthy eating in it. There's nothing better than scrumptious camp food to give you a new perspective.

This week, we are taking a trip to summer camp. This is a "Back to Basic-"type week, so first, I suggest we pack.

Welcome to Camp WISH!
A-t-en-shun Campers! All campers must be equipped with the following supplies:
1.) Sneakers and Exercise clothing
3.) At Least 1 Water Bottle (the more it holds, the better)
4.) Journal and Pen
5.) A Flashlight

A-t-en-shun Campers! The theme for this week's session is Healthy Habits!

Left, left, left, right, left. Earn 1 point by sticking to your exercise plan. No camp experience is complete without a hike. Inside, outside, 15 minutes of activity is a huge help! I don't know too many people who exercise without water accessible. Earn 1 point for drinking a total of 64 oz. of water on 5 of 7 days.

Camp food tends to leave a lasting memory. I don't remember mine having a lot of fiber, but it had something in it. One of the best ways to remember something is to write it. So, this week stick to you eating plan for 5 of 7 days and earn 1 point. Camp food is not exactly low-sodium. It might be interesting to track your sodium for the week.)

Somehow we've been saying "Laughter is the best medicine" for years now. Spend some time laughing.If you think it counts, it counts!

This is Camp WISH, not Survivor, but strength is important. Do at least 1 strength training session this week.

2. Some camps are inside, but camps in the two The Parent Trap movies were outside. Do one activity involving nature this week..

Please, please feel free to ask any questions. You are welcome to PM me or post on the thread. I check my e-mail frequently.

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

[myweegirls]

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

Quote of the Day

there is no progress if there is no struggle

Buffy, I'm sorry I missed so much of your coaching week. But it was great to come back to your help, quotes, and questions!

This week was pretty okay. I was getting back into the routine of things after our trip, and I was so happy to get back and see I'd only gained a smidge - still in the maintain range! But I was up anyway, and so I knew I needed to get myself back in gear, especially with exercise. I had two good runs this week, and I was within my WW points. I'm not quite back to where I was when I left for our trip, but I'm close! So I count this week as a win.

XO
Liz

 

[Mary•Poppins]

When we checked in the room wasn't ready so we headed over to Grand Floridian and hung out for a few hours. We had some lunch and then headed back to our hotel to chill and get ready for the evening. I've got pictures on my camera that still need to be uploaded but all I can say is I'm glad Alan wanted me to wear my black dress. I put it on, got my make up on, and looked in the full length mirror and DAMN! you can tell I've lost weight wearing that dress . I FELT INCREDIBLE!! Trust me this is a big deal for me because I hardly ever feel awesome in clothes. I think that's what made the night all that more meaningful.

What a great feeling with the black dress. I have have been shopping for vacation and have found so many clothes that fit better now that I lost some weight!

We headed to the Poly and had a drink before dinner. I don't know what it is but I can get a drink anywhere else on Disney property and they pale in comparison to drinks at the Poly bar. I don't know what it is.

We enjoyed our dinner and then headed back to our hotel. We enjoyed a drink (best strawberry daquiri I've ever had!) and then pretty much just hung out on our little patio and chit chatted and then headed to bed around midnight.

*****TMI ALERT*****

Well the "witch" arrived full force this morning. Now, I know this may not be a big deal to many people but for someone like me who has PCOS its HUGE. I told Alan (he'd been asking every morning if it had happened yet) and I swear to everything Holy you would of thought I told that man I won the freaking lottery .

We finished packing up and headed home. I got home, turned on the computer, charged up the phone, and got on the scale (weigh in day for my other BLC) and BAM! 200, on the dot!

Haven't done a whole lot today. I decided to take today off from exercising. I'm working on my water and have had a sensible day eating considering what my body is going through. I had a split second urge for chocolate so I went and refilled my water glass and started drinking it. For now the urge is gone.

Here's to hoping come Friday morning I'm in ONEDERLAND!!

Can't wait to see if you are in Onederland tomorrow! Good Luck!

Here's a picture taken out the window of our room at the DTD Hilton that we were talking about above. This isn't zoomed at all, but if you look you can see the Epcot ball and some other things. I know we have photos of the Epcot ball, the top of the Sorcerer's hat at DHS, TOT, and the Earrful Tower. SO COOL!

I'll try to pop on tomorrow morning. Gotta take DD to early swim, but should be home again by about 7:15 am (the other swim/driver's ed mom is taking them from the pool to DE at 8:45), so I'll try to pop on in the morning!.............P

What a cool picture ... oh, I want to go back to Disney!

Love Gettysburg! We want to go to the Gettysburg 150th anniversary next year but that might interfere with Spain.
Did you know they have a 5K there, that runs through the battlefield? DH wants to do that one.

I didn't know it was the 150 anniversary! I just told my family what you wrote .... and I think they might be considering it! I need to find out when that 5K is ....

Boy! Did I ever need that today! I walked 105 miles last month and only lost 7 pounds...but the inches were off so that made me feel better...this month I've stuck to 30 miles last week and this week it's been NONE!! I pulled weeds/did outside cleaning for 6 hours on Saturday and it felt like my hamstrings were on fire! It hurt so badly to just sit and stand!! I took Aleve but nothing seemed to help, though the treadmill would help warm up the obviously stripped muscle fibers, nope. So, I've been down about not being able to walk, then yesterday I was taking my son and his friend to rowing practice and while on the interstate hit screeching halt line of traffic, I had plenty of braking distance, but the car behind me did not and slammed into us...my whiplash is not fun but none of us were seriously hurt...my car held up really well, his had to be towed away...today I've had 9 grapes, a junior cheeseburger and small fry and two chocolate chip cookies...that's my entire day..bc my dog needed me to take her out 6 times last night for an upset tummy..I slept from 9am-2pm today...it's just been crazy! So seeing the success of my inches off posted has reenergized me for the weigh in on Friday, I was just so down this week with the hamstring pain and then the accident....sigh. Thanks for cheering me up and I'll get back on plan tomorrow!!

Boy, I know what it is like to have a month like that! So glad you were a WIN winner! Keep up the good work ... it will kick in!

Today is my last day has host It's been fun though!!!

So as usual my last question of the week is about accountability, and sizing up the week.

QOTD
So how did you do this week? What did you do right? What can you work on for next week?

I actually had a good week (I think you should coach another week Buffy ... I did better on your week than the week I coached! ) I tracked my food and exercised everyday! I also ran the farthest without stopping Next week I am on vacation ... but, I plan on trying to exercise daily. Wish me luck!

 

[buzz5985]

HELP WANTED!!!!

Openings available immediately for enthusiastic people to fill the vacancies in our Coaching Schedule. The pay is low, but the rewards are GREAT!!!! Looking forward to hearing from YOU!!


7/13/2012 — 7/19/2012 — JacksLilWench
7/20/2012 — 7/26/2012 —
7/27/2012 — 8/2/2012 —
8/3/2012 — 8/9/2012 —
8/10/2012 — 8/16/2012 — ougrad86
8/17/2012 — 8/23/2012 — VirataMama4
8/24/2012 8/30/2012 —

Janis

 

[pjlla]

Pamela, did you know that you can listen to the show on d-cot.com? It's the next best thing to being there.

Actually, I've seen it on YouTube, complete with the color coordinated light-up Mickey ears.... UNBELIEVABLE!


My week was okay. It could have been better. It could have been worse. I have a wagon I will be hopping in bright and early Monday morning.

Have a great week-end all!

Hope your weekend is unbelievably fabulous and fun!!

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 7: The Parent Trap

Welcome to Camp WISH!
A-t-en-shun Campers! All campers must be equipped with the following supplies:
1.) Sneakers and Exercise clothing
3.) At Least 1 Water Bottle (the more it holds, the better)
4.) Journal and Pen
5.) A Flashlight

A-t-en-shun Campers! The theme for this week's session is Healthy Habits!

Left, left, left, right, left. Earn 1 point by sticking to your exercise plan. No camp experience is complete without a hike. Inside, outside, 15 minutes of activity is a huge help! I don't know too many people who exercise without water accessible. Earn 1 point for drinking a total of 64 oz. of water on 5 of 7 days.

Camp food tends to leave a lasting memory. I don't remember mine having a lot of fiber, but it had something in it. One of the best ways to remember something is to write it. So, this week stick to you eating plan for 5 of 7 days and earn 1 point. Camp food is not exactly low-sodium. It might be interesting to track your sodium for the week.)

Somehow we've been saying "Laughter is the best medicine" for years now. Spend some time laughing.If you think it counts, it counts!

This is Camp WISH, not Survivor, but strength is important. Do at least 1 strength training session this week.

2. Some camps are inside, but camps in the two The Parent Trap movies were outside. Do one activity involving nature this week..

Please, please feel free to ask any questions. You are welcome to PM me or post on the thread. I check my e-mail frequently.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Fun week! Great excuse to FINALLY get out and try the Rail Trail I keep thinking about!

Buffy, I'm sorry I missed so much of your coaching week. But it was great to come back to your help, quotes, and questions!

This week was pretty okay. I was getting back into the routine of things after our trip, and I was so happy to get back and see I'd only gained a smidge - still in the maintain range! But I was up anyway, and so I knew I needed to get myself back in gear, especially with exercise. I had two good runs this week, and I was within my WW points. I'm not quite back to where I was when I left for our trip, but I'm close! So I count this week as a win.

XO
Liz

After all of the trip craziness, I think you are doing great!!

I actually had a good week (I think you should coach another week Buffy ... I did better on your week than the week I coached! ) I tracked my food and exercised everyday! I also ran the farthest without stopping Next week I am on vacation ... but, I plan on trying to exercise daily. Wish me luck!

Woohoo! You did great! Hope you are rewarded on the scale.

HELP WANTED!!!!

Openings available immediately for enthusiastic people to fill the vacancies in our Coaching Schedule. The pay is low, but the rewards are GREAT!!!! Looking forward to hearing from YOU!!


7/13/2012 — 7/19/2012 — JacksLilWench
7/20/2012 — 7/26/2012 —
7/27/2012 — 8/2/2012 —
8/3/2012 — 8/9/2012 —
8/10/2012 — 8/16/2012 — ougrad86
8/17/2012 — 8/23/2012 — VirataMama4
8/24/2012 8/30/2012 —

Janis

I will take a week or even two if it helps. Tentatively I am going to say I'll do 7/20-7/26. I say "tentatively" because DD's relay team has a last chance to possibly make a Y Nationals cut this weekend and if they make it, that is the week I will be gone.

If someone else wants that week, that is fine, but if no one else does and I'm around, I'll happily coach that week. I am also available the week of 8/24 - 8/30.

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Morning all! Nice to be able to "sleep in" until after 7 am today! No morning practice, no morning driver's ed!

I need to accomplish some things around here before heading off around noon to Dover for day #1 of this swim weekend. I am feeling a bit better today, after completing several small tasks yesterday.... just need to put away the last two folded loads of laundry and I will consider that caught up for the moment. And I worked on a few decorative type projects yesterday that have been hanging over my head. I should have time to finish them up this morning. It will feel good to have those DONE!

Took an early sneek peek at the scale and it was GREAT! Finally made a significant move in the right direction!

I haven't started coffee yet, so off to do that!.........................P

 

[::Snow_White::]

Blah, good morning everyone.

The scale gave me a nice slap in the face this morning. Instead of losing like I thought I would, I gained a bit more. I'm only a couple lbs away from the 140s again.

Two weeks of gaining isn't bad, but this is how it happened last time. I slowly "relaxed", stopped worrying so much, thought it'd be "okay" and that's how 40lbs crept back up on me. I got on the scale this morning, was digusted with myself and wanted to throw up.

I find I'm making all the excuses I read about when people have jobs. Not enough time, too tired, etc. I posted yesterday that health wasn't a priority and I realized that's not okay. I need it to be in order to be happy, it doesn't have to be #1 but in my entire day, I can find time to run a mile or ride an exercise bike for 30 minutes. I have been doing my yoga which is an immense help, but it's not calorie burning exercise. I've been eating way too much chocolate. It's a sugar addiction I picked back up once I went to WDW. All the ice cream and carefreeness of it hit me again and I crave chocolate. I have to put it down.

Someone asked, basically the meditation revolution is just an online thing from yogajournal that I signed upf or emails they send everyday. Each week there is a new practice that you do everyday. This week is mostly just meditating for 10 minutes every morning then writing how you felt.

Well, I hope you all have a better weigh-in than I did! Have a great day!

 

[pjlla]

Blah, good morning everyone.

The scale gave me a nice slap in the face this morning. Instead of losing like I thought I would, I gained a bit more. I'm only a couple lbs away from the 140s again.

Two weeks of gaining isn't bad, but this is how it happened last time. I slowly "relaxed", stopped worrying so much, thought it'd be "okay" and that's how 40lbs crept back up on me. I got on the scale this morning, was digusted with myself and wanted to throw up.

I find I'm making all the excuses I read about when people have jobs. Not enough time, too tired, etc. I posted yesterday that health wasn't a priority and I realized that's not okay. I need it to be in order to be happy, it doesn't have to be #1 but in my entire day, I can find time to run a mile or ride an exercise bike for 30 minutes. I have been doing my yoga which is an immense help, but it's not calorie burning exercise. I've been eating way too much chocolate. It's a sugar addiction I picked back up once I went to WDW. All the ice cream and carefreeness of it hit me again and I crave chocolate. I have to put it down.

Someone asked, basically the meditation revolution is just an online thing from yogajournal that I signed upf or emails they send everyday. Each week there is a new practice that you do everyday. This week is mostly just meditating for 10 minutes every morning then writing how you felt.

Well, I hope you all have a better weigh-in than I did! Have a great day!

First of all.... I can SO relate to how you are feeling! After being on this journey pretty much NONSTOP for 4.5 years now, I can still feel like a total "diet failure" at times! And there are occasional moments when I totally crave being the old fat Mom who doesn't care what she eats! I get sick and tired of counting points, worrying about every calorie, stressing about fitting in exercise (on top of a pretty full schedule already). I've had a few scale-moments along the way that were SO discouraging that I literally cried and had to think LONG AND HARD about not totally throwing in the towel.... even after losing 80+ pounds!

But then I STOP.... and think (and sometimes look back at old unflattering photos) and realize that I LOVE being slim and healthy and YES it is worth every minute of thinking, stressing, etc. I NEVER, EVER want to go back to being 200+ pounds. Sure... it is HARD to count calories, deny cravings, fit in fitness, journal every bite, but being FAT was hard too! It was hard to feel good about myself, it was hard to be comfortable, it was hard to have NO self-confidence, hard to worry about being an embarrassment to my kids and husband, hard to try to avoid photos.

If you DO keep a journal or food diary, try going back to reading week one or week two or some week when you were SUPER motivated..... a week when you had your "eye on the prize" so to speak. Try rekindling those feelings.

As far as the food is concerned.... go back to a Week #1 mentality. Count EVERY SINGLE CALORIE/POINT. Preplan EVERY SINGLE MEAL AND SNACK in advance, in writing. Eat ONLY what you've planned and only in the portions you planned.... and weigh/measure EVERY PORTION. Stick with the BASICS of weight-loss eating (I HATE the word "dieting"). Stick with filling foods that are low cal and healthy like lots of greens, fruit, lean proteins. Watch the carbs (especially white carbs),sugars, salt, and Frankenfoods. Figure out a healthy treat for once or twice during the week (low-fat froyo or the like). If you are struggling with this, just keep telling yourself it is just for ONE WEEK. But you may (hopefully) find that you are SO re-motivated and re-energized by this week, that it kick-starts you in the right direction again.

DD suggests a new line-up of music for work-outs if you are struggling with exercise (as I am!). Or perhaps a new type of exercise??? Or BOTH?

You are worth it! Your health is worth it! Your self-esteem is worth it! You CAN DO THIS! You can get re-motivated! Remember the DIS BL motto... Never, ever, ever give up! ............................P

 

[Disneywedding2010]

ONEDERLAND!!!

Okay, so I "technically" hit it yesterday but still!!!

Its been a crazy last 24 hours in this house, so I'll give you the highlights.

** took care of something that I had been putting off for months. Whoops, hopefully it'll be resolved in a few days.


***Alan's daughter turned 21 on Father's Day. In 21 years he's never spent a holiday with her and he's only seen her 3 times in her entire life. He has his nasty witch of an ex to thank for that.

In less then 2 weeks she'll be living with us, permanently. I'm truly happy for them. Alan has wanted this for YEARS and now is finally going to get the chance to get to know his daughter.

Alan was telling her about how we visit Disney (she's never been) on the weekends and how we go to Daytona Beach, etc etc. I said "She could come with us in Sept when we stay at our timeshare for 3 days." He said that she heard me say that and she got all excited.

We sent her a care package last week with a prepaid cell phone, a Florida t-shirt, and a Wal-Mart gift card. She used the gift card today and bought clothes. She told Alan she cried as she walked out of the store. It had been 2 years since the last time she had bought herself new clothes. All of the money Alan was sending for child support over the years (even after she turned 18) she wouldn't ever see. Her mom told her "I'm not giving it to you. I'm keeping it because of all the crap your dad put me through."

We're all 3 just rolling are eyes at his ex and Alan's daughter is so fed up with her. I think in all the time she's been in Dallas with her boyfriend she's not even spoke to her mom. Part of the reason she moved away was because her mom kept talking crap about Alan and flat out told her "As long as you live with me you won't have a relationship with your dad."

I told Alan "When she gets here we should take a picture in front of Cinderella's catle at Magic Kingdom and have her put it on her FB and caption it "Got my Happily Ever After, Finally!"

*** I went to the hematologist yesterday. I explained the situation, went through medical history, yada yada yada. He basically told me "Okay, since all the blood clots were found at one time, vs over a period of time, there is really no reason you should be on blood thinners, especially not the rest of your life. Your very young." Soooooo, he's going to be getting records together from my old hematologist, my dr here, etc etc and look things over. I'll get a final verdict on August 3rd. I'm fairly confident I'll be off this crap in a few short weeks. I even jokingly told him, "You take me off this stuff I will throw a party in your honor." He just laughed.

Oh and totally off topic but he didn't even look old enough to be a doctor

Oh and I'm down 1.6 pounds for the week, even during TOM which is purely amazing!

So, that's my update, now I'm off to eat breakfast.

Toodles!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Blah, good morning everyone.

The scale gave me a nice slap in the face this morning. Instead of losing like I thought I would, I gained a bit more. I'm only a couple lbs away from the 140s again.

Two weeks of gaining isn't bad, but this is how it happened last time. I slowly "relaxed", stopped worrying so much, thought it'd be "okay" and that's how 40lbs crept back up on me. I got on the scale this morning, was digusted with myself and wanted to throw up.

I find I'm making all the excuses I read about when people have jobs. Not enough time, too tired, etc. I posted yesterday that health wasn't a priority and I realized that's not okay. I need it to be in order to be happy, it doesn't have to be #1 but in my entire day, I can find time to run a mile or ride an exercise bike for 30 minutes. I have been doing my yoga which is an immense help, but it's not calorie burning exercise. I've been eating way too much chocolate. It's a sugar addiction I picked back up once I went to WDW. All the ice cream and carefreeness of it hit me again and I crave chocolate. I have to put it down.

Someone asked, basically the meditation revolution is just an online thing from yogajournal that I signed upf or emails they send everyday. Each week there is a new practice that you do everyday. This week is mostly just meditating for 10 minutes every morning then writing how you felt.

Well, I hope you all have a better weigh-in than I did! Have a great day!

OMG I'm right there with you!!! I have had a 2 pound gain, inching closer to the 190's again. It sucks!!!
Chocolate has been my down fall too, I love it, I admit it. But I have to decide which I want more. I want to be healthy and active and a good role model for my kids, especially DD.

I was crushed when Pamela said in an old BL challenge (ad-libbing here) We will always have to eat like we are fat. But she was right!! We can't be a skinny minny and eat what ever we want when we get thin. This is a life long commitment!! We have seen that just in this short time of mindless eating and not logging food and exercise, that our weight creeps up faster than it would on someone with a higher natural metabolism.

I will be joining you on week 1 with food again. We'll do this together!!!


I've got 3 quotes for you

the food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison ~ Ann Wigmore

don't exchange what you want most for what you want at the moment

Don't say you don't have any time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Tomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

ONEDERLAND!!!

Okay, so I "technically" hit it yesterday but still!!!

Its been a crazy last 24 hours in this house, so I'll give you the highlights.

** took care of something that I had been putting off for months. Whoops, hopefully it'll be resolved in a few days.


***Alan's daughter turned 21 on Father's Day. In 21 years he's never spent a holiday with her and he's only seen her 3 times in her entire life. He has his nasty witch of an ex to thank for that.

In less then 2 weeks she'll be living with us, permanently. I'm truly happy for them. Alan has wanted this for YEARS and now is finally going to get the chance to get to know his daughter.

Alan was telling her about how we visit Disney (she's never been) on the weekends and how we go to Daytona Beach, etc etc. I said "She could come with us in Sept when we stay at our timeshare for 3 days." He said that she heard me say that and she got all excited.

We sent her a care package last week with a prepaid cell phone, a Florida t-shirt, and a Wal-Mart gift card. She used the gift card today and bought clothes. She told Alan she cried as she walked out of the store. It had been 2 years since the last time she had bought herself new clothes. All of the money Alan was sending for child support over the years (even after she turned 18) she wouldn't ever see. Her mom told her "I'm not giving it to you. I'm keeping it because of all the crap your dad put me through."

We're all 3 just rolling are eyes at his ex and Alan's daughter is so fed up with her. I think in all the time she's been in Dallas with her boyfriend she's not even spoke to her mom. Part of the reason she moved away was because her mom kept talking crap about Alan and flat out told her "As long as you live with me you won't have a relationship with your dad."

I told Alan "When she gets here we should take a picture in front of Cinderella's catle at Magic Kingdom and have her put it on her FB and caption it "Got my Happily Ever After, Finally!"

*** I went to the hematologist yesterday. I explained the situation, went through medical history, yada yada yada. He basically told me "Okay, since all the blood clots were found at one time, vs over a period of time, there is really no reason you should be on blood thinners, especially not the rest of your life. Your very young." Soooooo, he's going to be getting records together from my old hematologist, my dr here, etc etc and look things over. I'll get a final verdict on August 3rd. I'm fairly confident I'll be off this crap in a few short weeks. I even jokingly told him, "You take me off this stuff I will throw a party in your honor." He just laughed.

Oh and totally off topic but he didn't even look old enough to be a doctor

Oh and I'm down 1.6 pounds for the week, even during TOM which is purely amazing!

So, that's my update, now I'm off to eat breakfast.

Toodles!

WOOHOO!!!!! things are really looking up for you an Alan!!

I hope you have a smooth transition with DD living with you, huge adjustment for all of you!!

I hope the DR can get you off the meds! That would be awesome and one step closer to the baby making!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Good Morning Losers!!!!

My name is Kaiti and I am going to be your coach for the next week!!

First, I want to say a huge thank you to Buffy for coaching last week. You always do an awesome job! Second, be sure to send your weight to Sue so she can keep track of your goals, and where you are on the Top 10 List

This week, we're going to be visiting one of my favorite parks....

Disney's Hollywood Studios!!!

I love this park. It has some of my favorite attractions! But the one I am most excited about riding the next time I visit in September is...

Toy Story Midway Mania!

I've actually never gotten the chance to ride this ride- no one I'm with ever wants to wait in the line (I go with some impatient people, lemme tell ya...) but when I go in September, I WILL ride this! One of the reasons I'm so excited to ride this is because I love games. They're something I've learned to love since I've lost weight-I am not so self-conscious about how silly I look on the field as "the big girl". In fact, I recently joined a kickball league and we played our first game this past Tuesday!

So my QOTD is, what are some of your favorite games? Do you like to play boards games inside, or team games outside? Are you in any leagues? Are you more of a spectator and like to watch games live or on TV?

I'll be back late tonight with responses!