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

[jaelless]

Good Saturday morning everyone.

Question of the Day For the HH points this week the challenge is to eat at least 5 fruits or veggies a day. How to manage to do this? What are your favorite fruits and veggies?

Will be back later.

Have a happy and healthy day.

This challenge is surprisingly hard. I love fruits and veggies, just don't eat enough of them. Best way to get a few servings in is make a salad, downside to that is dressings. Just need to make better choices in those. I really don't have a favorite, I go through phases where I love this or that at the time then kind of get burned out on them cause ate too much. I have decided I don't like spaghetti squash, tried it and was a fail. Today going to hit local farmer's market and see if can still find green tomatoes. Those are surprisingly good roasted in oven. I want to roast them and then see if can make salsa out of them. It will be experiment, but I like doing those in kitchen.

 

[tigger813]

Morning losers,

Hoping on quickly before heading to today's chair massage event. I gave 5 chair massages last night and gave myself a mini facial. I got a few leads on clients last night. Hoping for much more today as it's 4 hours and at a store. I was up a bit this morning from the chips last night. I had a shake for b'fast and am finishing my tea. Going to take a protein bar with me today for lunch and will probably have a small shake at the event as there will be an Herbalife tent there. I have my bottle of water filled. I made a sign for my chair massage. I hope to come home with a few extra bucks this afternoon.

Grilled chicken for supper tonight and the leftovers will be used on pizzas tomorrow night. We're heading into Cambridge sometime tomorrow morning for the Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt. Brian wants to seal the deck before we go so not sure what time we will actually leave.

Talked to my mom last night for a bit. My sister had upset her again as usual and she mentioned she thought she needed her medication as she thought she was going to have a seizure. Of course then she wouldn't get off the phone with me to call the nurses. She slept through her therapy session yesterday so hopefully they will do one today. I finally convinced her that we would talk tomorrow and that she needed to call the nurse. I'm feeling guilty about not being there to help. My brother and I are in disagreement with my sister about something at the moment so she appears to be mad at both of us. My brother's been away so he may have missed her call. I can't deal with my sister when she is in a pissy mood and I've got enough of my own issues to deal with right now!

Well, I need to go change for the day. I'm sweating already, probably from the tea, so I hope it's cool in the store.

TTFN

 

[dumbo_buddy]

shawn thanks for posting sue's recipe for me. that looks like a really good treat. only problem is that would mean i'd need to buy a jar of fluff. and that just is NOT a good thing for me to have in the house! hahaha. too bad they can't just sell me a couple tablespoons of it

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just in from a nice workout. i forgot to bring water which was bad but still i did pretty good. wound up doing 5 miles in just over an hour. i walked half a mile then ran a full mile, walked another 3/10 then ran a mile, then walked another .3 or .4 then ran one more mile before walking the rest to get to 5 miles. i got a look from this guy that i see almost everyday working out down at the college too. i'm usually behind a stroller so it's been a while since he's seen me with nothing in front of me. he definitely did a double take at the small soccer ball i'm baking under my shirt. pretty funny.

i thought of more answer to the QOTD: i've been making herbalife shakes in the mornings and make them with a TON of frozen fruit. sure, i shouldn't be filling a whole blender with fruit but i tell myself that it's better than eating a bacon egg and cheese from the deli which is what i really want!!!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Question of the Day For the HH points this week the challenge is to eat at least 5 fruits or veggies a day. How to manage to do this? What are your favorite fruits and veggies?

I normally try to take one serving of each for lunch, have one for a snack, and then have the rest at dinner. Yesterday I think I did manage 5: strawberries, raisins, carrots for dinner, and the tomato and lettuce on my BLT.

I love watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. For veggies, I enjoy cucumbers, carrots (with a bit of ranch dressing), salad (with a bit of dressing), and celery (with peanut butter).

A cool thing I did...there was the semester I took 7 3-credit classes and didn't get a grade below an A-. Everyone thought I was nuts, but that was my best semester at the time, and I also managed to dedicate time to Campus Ministry, be president of a club on campus, and have an on campus job. The next semester I "only" took 6 3-credit classes and do everything else I mentioned, plus I took on a 2nd on campus job. I finished by undergrad career with 150 credits that equaled a B.A., a B.S, 2 teacher certifications, and completion of the Honor's Program. Some people think I didn't have a life, but um, I dedicated hours of my time to on campus jobs, helping in Campus Ministry, leading a club, being an Orientation Leader, and doing other things here and there. I was more than satisfied and that's what counts!

Wow! That is really impressive! Last fall I took 18 credits: one 4 credit (a required humanities course-so hard!), four 3 credit (all for my major), and two 1 credits (flute lessons and wind ensemble). It was crazy. I also worked a part time job on campus, but wasn't involved in too much else. Last year was the first time in my life I ever truly had friends, so I made sure to spend time with them. I think the lowest grade I got that semester was a B. But since then, I've been able to take it easy, and will still graduate a year early, thanks to all the AP classes I took in high school.

i thought of more answer to the QOTD: i've been making herbalife shakes in the mornings and make them with a TON of frozen fruit. sure, i shouldn't be filling a whole blender with fruit but i tell myself that it's better than eating a bacon egg and cheese from the deli which is what i really want!!!

Doesn't Weight Watchers have a breakfast sandwich like that? It's not the same as fresh from the deli, but probably healthier! I'm about to go have the egg and cheese one right now.

 

[keenercam]

Good morning, everyone! I just have a minute but I wanted to thank those doing the exercise challenge with me. It is really helping me stay on track. When I might have moved my long training session to tomorrow I figured I had to exercise anyway, so I might as well get that out of the way. Worked out well. I did 8.21 miles. It took way too long compared to what I was able to do pre-injury, but I racked up the activity points and don't have to fit in exercise again today.

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[trinaweena]

I know I need to eat something right now but I don't feel like ANYTHING. We have practically no food in the house, and a sandwhich or something might be pretty tasty but like i said we have no food. I may just end up getting a grilled chicken snack wrap from McDonalds on my way to my one hour of work.

Im quite annoyed im still going in on my days off to teach this class. Hald the time no one shows up, and we are down to one dog. I called her thurs and fri to see if she wanted to finish up with another class and she never returned my calls. This morning my boss texted to tell me she was in fact coming in for class today. Ugh. I understand she paid for the class but half the time she doesnt show up and expects me to do make ups for her. I'm sorry, this is my day off, if you want a make up fine, but you cant miss class every other week and expect make ups. I just want to grab her and shake her and go "THIS IS MY DAY OFF! IF YOURE NOT GOING TO SHOW UP ON A REGULAR BASIS STOP WASTING MY TIME!" Ugh, the six week class that toook 8 weeks to finish.

Customer service is great isn't it?

So i woke up and planned to go to the library but didn't feel like getting dressed so i tried to finish my paper at home. Success! Besides proofreading which my mom does for me! 2 down, one to go! Now Im just having some coffee before i have to go in. It is gorgeous out and we are planning on taking the dogs hiking after work. I'm excited.

QOTD
I dont eat enough fruits and veggies which is odd cause i love them. I have trouble finding fruits i like besides strawberries, rasberries, and grapes. Veggies is just something my mother doesn't buy ever. Although she is getting better. If i wasnt broke i would go to the store and get my own haha!

 

[glss1/2fll]

Have you ever heard the old saying "If you want something done, ask the busiest person you know" ? I find that is so true. If I have a lot going on, I am so much more productive. If I don't have much going on, I end up procrastinating on even the few things I have to do

That is so my life. The bad news is I've noticed it in my eldest, as well. I joke that he feels he performs better under pressure so procastinates to create pressure. It's funny about other people, but not so funny that that is my life!

QOTD: It's really hard. DH said, "just throw some berries on your cereal in the morning and you're off to a good start." Well, yes, dear, but when I choose a cereal it's loaded with sugar and doesn't need anything else! So, for favorites, I like bananas, strawberries, watermelon and veggies: broccoli, corn, peas, carrots. Another problem for me is the timing of this challenge: it is the very end of the month and we have pretty much used up the grocery allotment. Ya gotta love once a month paydays. I would love to run out and buy fresh stuff, but hope to wait until Monday.

Need to go start the day. It's been lovely to have nothing on the schedule until 5 PM tonight (DS1's baseball game). If they lose he's done and if they win then tomorrow he's done. I have one excited boy on my hands! DS2 just needs to make sure he practices his flute so he knows all the pieces he's playing tomorrow for the church music group he's joined. He missed their rehearsal because he was camping with the youth group. Rehearsed yesterday with just the music director. This is a group of adults (super talented ones) so I really want him to do well. I seem to be the only one worried about his ability! And that only to myself. Everybody else tells me to relax; if anybody can do it your kiddo can. Guess I'm just too much of a mom!

Have a great day everybody! Drink that water and eat those fruits and veggies.

 

[my3princes]

I spent way too much time shopping today. All that I wanted was a navy blue tank top and apparently they aren't making any plain simple navy blue tank tops I settle for a bit lighter shade and hope that it works with my outfit. Oh well, needed to get it packed. I bought lots of fruit for snacks in the camper too

 

[Disneywedding2010]

I had a really hard time last night. School starts in Texas in the next few weeks and my emotions hit me like a tsunami last night. There are events you look foward to as a parent and taking your child to her first day of kindergarten is one of them. I would be school supply and clothes shopping right now. I would be getting ready to meet her new teacher in a few weeks. I'd be stressing over whether the Navy would be letting her daddy be there on her first day of school. All of these things you get to look forward to as a parent and I don't get that chance thanks to a dumb drunk driver.

I had an emotional night and spent a good amount of time sitting in my dark closet bawling my eyes out. I haven't cried that hard in I don't know how long... the funeral maybe? It was one of those nights where I felt the drunk got off to easy. Yes, she died but for a split second last night I wished she was sitting in a dark dreary jail cell having to live with the fact that she took my family from me.

Other then the emotional evening we were able to get something accomplished. I was freaking because I couldn't even find a donation place or foundation that would take all of the things I wanted to donate. We're downsizing drastically and I don't have the patience to sell everything. I just want to give it away, heck I was having a hard time even doing that.

Then one of the places that Alan talked to said "Try the salvation army". Wow, I hadn't even thought of that. So, I looked up a number for them and Alan called to find out what they would and would not take. They said they would take EVERYTHING! So we have an apt set for August 9th for them to come get the furniture and all of the clothes. You have no idea how much this one thing is a HUGE relief.

Well, have to cut this short. My best friend just pulled up so we're going to go grab some lunch and then take my friend Tanika to the airport so she can head home.

 

[tigger813]

Home from an unsuccessful day. I gave one chair massage and that was to my Herbalife friend. Oh well, I got some fresh air and didn't sit on the couch eating a bunch of crap! I may have gotten a few appointments out of it so that was the real point.

Going to go marinate the chicken in something and then start the grill. I think I will make myself a drink too. I earned it and am way under calorie wise today since I had a shake for breakfast and some small cups of shake and a protein bar for lunch. Need some more water too!

Ash is at a friend's and should be heading home now.

It was about 90 degrees today. It was quite breezy which made it tolerable!

Time for that drink now!

TTFN

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I had a really hard time last night. School starts in Texas in the next few weeks and my emotions hit me like a tsunami last night. There are events you look foward to as a parent and taking your child to her first day of kindergarten is one of them. I would be school supply and clothes shopping right now. I would be getting ready to meet her new teacher in a few weeks. I'd be stressing over whether the Navy would be letting her daddy be there on her first day of school. All of these things you get to look forward to as a parent and I don't get that chance thanks to a dumb drunk driver.

I had an emotional night and spent a good amount of time sitting in my dark closet bawling my eyes out. I haven't cried that hard in I don't know how long... the funeral maybe? It was one of those nights where I felt the drunk got off to easy. Yes, she died but for a split second last night I wished she was sitting in a dark dreary jail cell having to live with the fact that she took my family from me.

Other then the emotional evening we were able to get something accomplished. I was freaking because I couldn't even find a donation place or foundation that would take all of the things I wanted to donate. We're downsizing drastically and I don't have the patience to sell everything. I just want to give it away, heck I was having a hard time even doing that.

Then one of the places that Alan talked to said "Try the salvation army". Wow, I hadn't even thought of that. So, I looked up a number for them and Alan called to find out what they would and would not take. They said they would take EVERYTHING! So we have an apt set for August 9th for them to come get the furniture and all of the clothes. You have no idea how much this one thing is a HUGE relief.

Well, have to cut this short. My best friend just pulled up so we're going to go grab some lunch and then take my friend Tanika to the airport so she can head home.

i just can't imagine. it's not fair. and it's not something to just easily get over. i think crying in the closet was completely acceptable.

glad the salvation army is picking up the donations for you. that IS a relief and i'm sure they'll be happy with all the stuff and someone who needs it will appreciate it too!

 

[glss1/2fll]

I had a really hard time last night. School starts in Texas in the next few weeks and my emotions hit me like a tsunami last night. There are events you look foward to as a parent and taking your child to her first day of kindergarten is one of them. I would be school supply and clothes shopping right now. I would be getting ready to meet her new teacher in a few weeks. I'd be stressing over whether the Navy would be letting her daddy be there on her first day of school. All of these things you get to look forward to as a parent and I don't get that chance thanks to a dumb drunk driver.

I had an emotional night and spent a good amount of time sitting in my dark closet bawling my eyes out. I haven't cried that hard in I don't know how long... the funeral maybe? It was one of those nights where I felt the drunk got off to easy. Yes, she died but for a split second last night I wished she was sitting in a dark dreary jail cell having to live with the fact that she took my family from me.

Other then the emotional evening we were able to get something accomplished. I was freaking because I couldn't even find a donation place or foundation that would take all of the things I wanted to donate. We're downsizing drastically and I don't have the patience to sell everything. I just want to give it away, heck I was having a hard time even doing that.

Then one of the places that Alan talked to said "Try the salvation army". Wow, I hadn't even thought of that. So, I looked up a number for them and Alan called to find out what they would and would not take. They said they would take EVERYTHING! So we have an apt set for August 9th for them to come get the furniture and all of the clothes. You have no idea how much this one thing is a HUGE relief.

Well, have to cut this short. My best friend just pulled up so we're going to go grab some lunch and then take my friend Tanika to the airport so she can head home.

I'm so sorry. Glad the Salvation Army will take your stuff. Such a relief to know it'll be gone and go to good homes!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

We're home from dropping Tanika off and I'm taking a minute to relax. Then I'm going to figure out what I want to do the rest of the evening.


The day the salvation army comes they are scheduled to be here an hour. I would of loved to of heard the voice of the person Alan talked to when he started listing off everything we are donating:

Complete bedroom set with queen mattress (mattress was mine but the bedroom set we bought for next to nothing from previous home owners)

2.5 bags (55 gallons each) of plus size women's clothing (sizes from 10 - 22)

exercise bike

pots, pans, and coffee maker

entertainment center with 32 inch tv (big tv not flat screen)

box of stuffed animals

My other friend will be here the end of August to get all of Maddie's furniture except her exersaucer. My mom bought that for her and would more then likely have a cow if I gave it to someone else.

I bought a new 7 peice bedroom set for our bedroom in FL. We're going to put our current bedroom set in our guest room in FL. Then obviously the new set will go in our room. We're going to rent a U-Haul in mid September to go pick it up from the distribution center near our home. They are having a massive liquidation sale so that's the earliest we can go get it. We're going to put the brand new bedroom set upstairs in one of the empty rooms along with the old queen bed. Alan will put together the king bed so we can use it for literally a few weeks before it has to be taken apart and packed up for the move.

 

[bellebookworm9]

I had a really hard time last night. School starts in Texas in the next few weeks and my emotions hit me like a tsunami last night. There are events you look foward to as a parent and taking your child to her first day of kindergarten is one of them. I would be school supply and clothes shopping right now. I would be getting ready to meet her new teacher in a few weeks. I'd be stressing over whether the Navy would be letting her daddy be there on her first day of school. All of these things you get to look forward to as a parent and I don't get that chance thanks to a dumb drunk driver.

I had an emotional night and spent a good amount of time sitting in my dark closet bawling my eyes out. I haven't cried that hard in I don't know how long... the funeral maybe? It was one of those nights where I felt the drunk got off to easy. Yes, she died but for a split second last night I wished she was sitting in a dark dreary jail cell having to live with the fact that she took my family from me.

Other then the emotional evening we were able to get something accomplished. I was freaking because I couldn't even find a donation place or foundation that would take all of the things I wanted to donate. We're downsizing drastically and I don't have the patience to sell everything. I just want to give it away, heck I was having a hard time even doing that.

Then one of the places that Alan talked to said "Try the salvation army". Wow, I hadn't even thought of that. So, I looked up a number for them and Alan called to find out what they would and would not take. They said they would take EVERYTHING! So we have an apt set for August 9th for them to come get the furniture and all of the clothes. You have no idea how much this one thing is a HUGE relief.

Well, have to cut this short. My best friend just pulled up so we're going to go grab some lunch and then take my friend Tanika to the airport so she can head home.

That's really good that the Salvation Army will take all your stuff.

To agree with Nancy, here's a big hug. I too think it was perfectly acceptable to cry in the closet last night.

 

[my3princes]

DisneyWedding2010 I cannot fully comprehend the emotions that you have to deal with. It is completely unfair that your daughter and husband were ripped from you and in the blink of an eye your entire world was turned upsidedown. A good cry is a necessity from time to time and it is good that you are able to get those emotions out.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

DisneyWedding2010 I cannot fully comprehend the emotions that you have to deal with. It is completely unfair that your daughter and husband were ripped from you and in the blink of an eye your entire world was turned upsidedown. A good cry is a necessity from time to time and it is good that you are able to get those emotions out.

Its hard to put into words how hard this is. I don't think there are enough words in the English language for me to show how much this has just turned life upside down. I have been able (as my grandma puts it) "Pick myself up, dust myself off, and move forward." However, even though that's the case I still have days (much like last night) where it comes out of nowhere for no rhyme or reason and knocks me completely on my butt.

When I get like that I shut down emotionally. People try to reach out to help and I push them away. I've done this since the day they passed away. I'd much rather deal with it on my terms and in private then try to have people help me. Yes, I've had friends on FB and in real life say things like "Your so strong. Your an inspiration. Hugs and prayers to you, etc etc." I know they mean well and they are trying to cheer me up but sometimes it just doesn't work. Sometimes I have to literally shut the whole world out, get through the emotions, and come back up to reality. I know people want to help but in all honesty there is really no way to help me. Its unfortunately just something I have to cope with and deal with in my own way.

 

[bellebookworm9]

I had a totally on plan day and even have a few points left over. I also did a 45 minute Zumba workout for the first time in...weeks. Hope everyone else had a good day as well.

 

[trinaweena]

I'm sorry for what everyone is going through right now. I know mutiple people are having problems and I want to give you all a big hug.

I didn't do well eating today but we did go hiking today!! We had a blast, we only did about 2 miles cause the dogs were tired, it was hot, and we had never hiked this trail before but it was fun all the same. I thought i'd share a few pictures from the days adventures. I'm sorry they are so huge i could not fiure out how to change the size

Here are my 3 favorite things in the world

This is the "treat" face

Scutter carries his backpack

I look disgusting a sweaty here (it was hot)

The view from the top. That's Hartford, CT off in the distance

 

[satorifound]

Question of the Day For the HH points this week the challenge is to eat at least 5 fruits or veggies a day. How to manage to do this? What are your favorite fruits and veggies?

This one is actually easy for me. I have a pretty big salad at lunch and am eating fruits for my snacks. It is a great time of year for fruits. Strawberries have been calling to me and I have been eating nectarines, apples, oranges.... Yummm

Are jalapenos considered in this group? I have had the biggest craving lately for jalapenos and green tabasco sauce....

 

[donac]

Good Sunday morning everyone.

It was very strange yesterday with no one home. I know the dog felt it. She didn't want to eat until it was dinner time.

I had a good yoga session. It was nice to see another type.

I went grocery shopping in the afternoon.

Crazy day today. I have church and then have to go to the nursing home to help give out communion. I have to go to the cell phone store and then get some new sneakers. My ankle has been bothering me and I think is because I am not wearing supportive shoes. I am hoping that I don't hit too much traffic. Last week there was a concert at the local race track. This week thre is a BIG horse race so traffic may be bad again.

Question of the Day If you could pick your choice of EMH which would it be AM or PM? What park would it be?

Have a happy and healthy day.