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

[lisah0711]

If you wait until after this or that, there will inevitably be something else on the calendar by that point!! I was always going to "start on Monday" , but any day will do!! Have a great Tuesday evening!

So true! I believe it is Cam who said "every bite is a chance to get it right!"

I am so totally jealous of everybody's warm temperatures. This holiday weekend my youngest had a baseball tournament and his two games on Saturday were played in the SNOW. Yes, you read that correctly. Snow.

Your weather comes this way so I know what you mean. We deserve some sunshine! It's amazing how much snow is still on the mountains. We did manage to miss the snow -- all we had was graupel aka snow pellets.

So has anyone else found that all of the sudden their hair looks great? No, not really any change to your hair but now people keep telling you how wonderful your hair looks, or asking if you have new glasses? I just realized how many times in the last few months I have been getting compliments on my hair (it hasn't really changed in over a year, except the color which didn't last long), or asked if I got new glasses. Hmmmmmm, does something seem . . . different????

Just smile and say thank you nicely! Sorry about the PMS thing.

I haven't participated in a BL challenge in awhile, because I got tired of not losing weight! I have been on 3 cruises in the past 6 months, and I have NOT bypassed the desserts! I also slacked off on the great exercise habits I had for 13 months, and need to get back on track. I'm going on vacation in August (another cruise!) - and I'd like to be 20 pounds lighter by then.

Hi Nancy! Nice to see you!

I want to join too!! I've never done a BL challenge ever, but NewlyDisneyCrazed turned me on to it (I don't think she knew that before, but she does now!)

I'm a little confused, though: I want to be in the Healthy Habits AND Whittle Inches group...can I be in both?? I hope so! I know there are points rewarded for different achievements, I don't want to feel like I'm "cheating" or anything

I can't wait to get started!!!

PS: My real name is Kaiti

Kaiti!

Sorry about the knee, Dona. I have some Merrell sandals that really help my PF -- maybe you need to wear shoes all the time now. I hate to do that when it is nice, though.

Aww, Nancy, sorry for the bad dreams. Are we going to call you BronxNancy? I think that is a great nickname although I've forgotten who christened you with it.

Hi everyone!

I would love to join as a Loser. This would be just the ticket to keep me accountable. I gained weight over the winter due to medical issues and of course, the terrible weather that encouraged major couch time!

Thanks for organizing this thread!

Julie! Hope you are feeling better now!

Food is going well and I DID manage to get in 45 minutes on the TM yesterday, varying the intensity and incline randomly, so I feel like it was a decent workout, although not quite long enough. No workout this morning, but hopefully I can hit the workout room at the Y for at least 45 minutes tonight while DD is swimming.

Nice work keeping up the exercise, Pamela, even when you are so crazy busy!

I'm in! I keep trying to do this challenge, but this time I am commited to see it to the end.

Vija! So nice to see you!

Lisa you look great! I'm jealous that you finished a 1/2, I don't think I could do that yet!

Don't sell yourself short, Buffy. Remember you just did EE without being swept!

BRB smilie police are after me.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Stayed south of us though we have had lots of thunder. Only a tiny bit of rain! One loud crack of thunder that scared the life out of me!

Friend in Shrewsbury is huddling in the basement with her pets right now! She says it's really bad. Hoping it misses Redwalker in Ashland. Her DH is on his way home. Heard from a friend in Springfield and she and all of her family are ok. Amazing video on youtube from W. Springfield.

glad you are ok. where is Kathy? And someone else lives near kathy, but I can't remember who.

Here's what I have learned after living here for 16 years. There are different kinds of tornados--some come at the beginning of a storm and some come at the end (these are usually more dangerous, from what I understand and you can often see blue sky in pictures of them). Anyhow, anyone who is under a warning should stay in their basement until they give the all clear just to be safe.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I had my usual for breakfast: water with aloe, raspberry herbal green tea and an Herbalife shake!

Got errands done this afternoon with Izzie. We traded in a huge pile of movies and got some good ones in return. Got Brian Season 3 of Big Bang Theory and it was on sale. I got a used Blu-Ray of The King's Speech, The Queen, Return to Me, The Haunted Mansion and Planet 51. I also bought a replacement of Princess Diaries 2 as we can't find the disk.

Watching the news reports of the horrible storms this afternoon south and west of us. We'll be watching the Boston Bruins game tonight. Made dinner between storms. Had a hot dog and a hamburger on potato rolls.

Just saw an amazing video that kind of started as a water spout in Springfield.

Working tomorrow and then going to see Ash's BFF's new puppy! We skipped dancing this afternoon as the weather reports were so frightening.

I'm rambling! My nerves are getting the best of me and I'm worried about some friends. I'll be back on later!

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

Hope all you MA folks are safe and well!

Just a reminder, here is what I have for the coaching schedule:

6/3/2011 Rose
6/10/2011 Pamela (pjlla)
6/17/2011
6/24/2011 Nancy (dumbo_buddy)
7/1/2011 Sue (dvccruiser76)
7/8/2011 Lindsay (mommyof2pirates)
7/15/2011 Kathy (mikamah
7/22/2011 Cam (keenercam)
7/29/2011 Dona (donac)
8/5/2011 Lisa (Liesel)
8/12/2011 Maria (Worfiedoodles)
8/19/2011 Lisa (lisah0711)
8/26/2011 Kristi (KristiMc)
9/2/2011 Shawn??

Pamela has graciously volunteered to coach the week of the 17th, BUT it would be awesome if someone else could step up and take it. I hate to have Pamela have to do two weeks in a row.

Please let me know if you can help out. Thanks!

I've been kind of lazy this week, but just a reminder, this is what the QOTD should look like to make it easy for Lisa to post in the archive post. The color, etc isn't so important, but the date really helps to find them and put them in order. Here's today's question.

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Have a great day!

Thanks for posting the reminder about the QOTD archive. I have a little catching up to do there.

I can take part of either of those weeks if you want to divide some time up.

I do eat breakfast every day. I'm pretty much in a breakfast rut. I have a bagel, cream cheese and two egg whites. Some days if I feel adventerous I'll substitute wheat toast. If I skip the protein in the morning I get very, very hungry. I really would like to make an effort this challenge to stop eating at my desk so much.

I *LOVE* the decluttering idea! 3 months of "Mom on the couch" truly does BAD things to a house!

Zhoen! Nice job maintaining while you were stuck on the couch!

Maria, for a great presentation tomorrow! You'll knock 'em dead!

Howdy folks! I was totally MIA for the last challenge and I apologize for that. I'm the WIN coach, for pete's sake. I should be involved, right?

Hi Connie! Nice to see you -- I've missed your "y'alls."

SarahMay, hope your DD feels better soon.

Cam, how was your fabulous, busy week-end?

4 Nancys?!!! Quick, we need to find another Lisa!!

ITA, Lisa, outside is so much better for running!

I saw on here someone got new shoes yesterday... so did I!

I have super bad heel spurs from working retail 40hrs a week. So painful to walk all the time! I also have such a high arch I have to buy wide for the height of my foot.

I bought the not super ugly, but one step away from ugly New Balance shoes that were 125.00 I too got home and found them on the internet cheaper but felt the guy had really helped me out until my husband asked me what make these New Balance shoes different then the ones at any other retailer? I don't know the answer and I feel like I have to explore more before I wear them. (I got them at the New Balance store)


What shoes do you love?

NancyMN

Merrells for regular shoes. You can't put a price on not having your feet hurt so don't feel guilty for spending that money on yourself!

Karen, you are so not a slacker!

Ahh, I haven't been eating all that great today! But I didn't sign up for this until after I had breakfast...

I try to eat breakfast every morning. Usually the only times I skip it are if I sleep in and it is too close to lunch then I skip to lunch. I usually have Kashi Go Lean Oatmeal, or some grits with bacon and cheese, or an egg/omelet with veggies and maybe some ham or bacon.

Unfortunately today TOM slapped me upside the head big time. I have raging PMS and said to heck with it. Had an almond poppy seed muffin and 2 pieces of sausage (extra greasy) then had a Coke Zero and half a pizza for lunch. At least it was thin crust and I put mushrooms on it. I feel pretty icky now. All bloated and miserable. Probably end up with soup for dinner with a big side of regret.

Actually, I've already come across something that is new to me: Having a DAILY goal/reward. I have decided that my daily goal is to completely and honestly record all of my food. I generally do fine with this when I'm on-plan but when I go off-plan, I just don't write it down - like it didn't happen if I didn't record it...? Yeah. Okay. So, that's my daily goal. But... a daily reward??? A couple examples from the book are a bubble bath, uninterrupted favorite TV show, order out dinner for a night off from cooking. I'm sorry, but in the real world, those sound more like weekly rewards to me - who has that kind of time DAILY? I'm thinking that a list of different reward options would probably be best; How motivating could it be to have the same reward EVERY day?

So, what do you think? A daily reward that isn't food, doesn't take time we don't have, doesn’t cost enough to speak of and will motivate enough to strive for the goal...? Suggestions?

Nothing like a tough question right off the bat, Connie!

Here are some things that come to mind:
-- The ever popular but cheap gold stars on the calendar, or check marks or whatever floats your boat
-- Putting a $1 or something in a jar for a later reward.
-- Taking a few minutes for yourself whether you have it or not.
-- Giving yourself permission to take one thing off your to do list that day
-- Dis time!
-- Writing in your journal
-- Glass of wine on the deck
-- Go to bed 30 minutes early
-- Bubble bath
-- Call or email a friend
-- Play a game on Facebook

Hmm, I will be interested to see what others suggest.

Off to do some banking. I am so hungry I may stop for an iced latte. I have the calories and that is another way to treat myself for not much money.

 

[lisah0711]

glad you are ok. where is Kathy? And someone else lives near kathy, but I can't remember who.

Here's what I have learned after living here for 16 years. There are different kinds of tornados--some come at the beginning of a storm and some come at the end (these are usually more dangerous, from what I understand and you can often see blue sky in pictures of them). Anyhow, anyone who is under a warning should stay in their basement until they give the all clear just to be safe.

Sue, dvccruiser, but I think she is on vacation still?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I think Sue is the one closest to Kathy, I'm about 35 miles from them. The storms seem to be headed our way, but it's just dark and humid for now.

I told the pastor I was not driving over for the meeting tonight. It's a 20 minute drive each way, and I'm not going to be exposed like that.

I'm watching closely and will round up the troops and head to the basement if things get closer...

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

I think Sue is the one closest to Kathy, I'm about 35 miles from them. The storms seem to be headed our way, but it's just dark and humid for now.

I told the pastor I was not driving over for the meeting tonight. It's a 20 minute drive each way, and I'm not going to be exposed like that.

I'm watching closely and will round up the troops and head to the basement if things get closer...

Maria

Thanks for checking in, Maria. Stay safe, my friend!

 

[pjstevens]

Well as typical, I'm late to the challenge, but want to continue being a loser.

I did the spring challenge (my first time) and followed weight watchers. I was shocked to see I finished in 3rd place, but so excited with the results.

I've lost 33 lbs and 17 inches since the very end of December. Hope to lose another 10 before our cruise which is exactly three months from today!

As for the QOTD, I eat the same thing every single morning. I have a protein drink with skim milk and 1 t of peanut butter and ice.

I had lap band surgery five years ago. I hit a hump and never got past 50 lbs off (and had gained 15 of that back before starting WW this time). I cannot 'eat' real food first thing in the am.

I love my protein drink though, so I don't mind having the same thing every day.

 

[tigger813]

Redwalker is safe! They ate dinner in their basement and just came back upstairs.

This is unbelievable! More storms going through Springfield area! God Bless everyone!

Man standing outside his home that has collapsed with his wife and daughter inside! Prayers going out to them.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh no Tracey, that's so sad. I hope his family is ok.

Glad the MA girls (and guys) are all ok. We had a quick cell come through here, lots of thunder but very little rain. We actually squeezed between 2 red/purple parts but stayed green on the radar.


A DIS'er from the scrap forum lives in Springfield, she checked in and her and her DD are ok but no power.

 

[mikamah]

Hi everyone. We are safe here in northeast MA. Just lots of clouds, wind and thunder. Sorry I didn't pop on earlier, I was riveted to the news, and ds was watching netflix on the computer. You all are so sweet to think of us.

Hope everyone else is safe and sound near the storms.

My sil works in springfield right near the bridge where the tornado formed, and I spoke with my brother and she had the day off and went to the Red Sox and was on the way home when the storms hit, so she's at a MA pike rest stop waiting them out. Unbelieveable damage in springfield. So scary. Praying there is no loss of life. Michael went out and got our bike helmets because he heard about a boy in Joplin who had worn his bike helmet into the basement with him, and it probably saved his life.

Welcome to all the new challenge members. It's great to meet some new dis-sers, and get some more inspiration this summer.

I'm not off to a good start yet, but I guess officially we don't start til friday, so I'll cut myself some slack. Love todays' qotd, but am embarrassed to give my answer. I had a chobani yogurt, and then did a 2 mile walk/run. Went to ds's school for the walkathon, and got a dunkins ice coffee after, with 2 glazed donuts. Why 2? One isn't enough? It's one of the specials, 2 donuts w/ coffee, just no ds with me to eat the second one.
I need to start journalling again. That is a big help to me.

hugs to all who need them. Hope and pray all are safe tonight.

 

[lisah0711]

Hi everyone. We are safe here in northeast MA. Just lots of clouds, wind and thunder. Sorry I didn't pop on earlier, I was riveted to the news, and ds was watching netflix on the computer. You all are so sweet to think of us.

Hope everyone else is safe and sound near the storms.

My sil works in springfield right near the bridge where the tornado formed, and I spoke with my brother and she had the day off and went to the Red Sox and was on the way home when the storms hit, so she's at a MA pike rest stop waiting them out. Unbelieveable damage in springfield. So scary. Praying there is no loss of life. Michael went out and got our bike helmets because he heard about a boy in Joplin who had worn his bike helmet into the basement with him, and it probably saved his life.

Welcome to all the new challenge members. It's great to meet some new dis-sers, and get some more inspiration this summer.

I'm not off to a good start yet, but I guess officially we don't start til friday, so I'll cut myself some slack. Love todays' qotd, but am embarrassed to give my answer. I had a chobani yogurt, and then did a 2 mile walk/run. Went to ds's school for the walkathon, and got a dunkins ice coffee after, with 2 glazed donuts. Why 2? One isn't enough? It's one of the specials, 2 donuts w/ coffee, just no ds with me to eat the second one.
I need to start journalling again. That is a big help to me.

hugs to all who need them. Hope and pray all are safe tonight.

So happy to hear that you and Michael are all right!

 

[susieb16]

QOTD: I always eat breakfast but it's definitely not my favorite meal of the day. I'm not a fan of standard breakfast food. Today I had a "Fried" egg, 2 pieces of Oscar Meyer ready bacon and watermelon. Not the healthiest choice but it's low in WW points. I like to save my points for later in the day.

I walked 2 miles after work so that makes me feel a little better.

 

[my3princes]

Wow, a girl starts a new job, runs 5 lacrosse teams, goes camping for a 3 day weekend then starts new 10 hour days at said new job and a new thread pops up with 11 pages I don't have time to catch up, but you can count myself and dh (kitchensinkguy) in for the summer challenge. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel as things are ending for the year and I'm settling into the new job nicely. Tomorrow is my last work day for the week (gotta love permanent 3 day weekends).

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the support! Kathy-I love that quote! I was so touched that you thought of me!

So, I actually work about 10 miles from Springfield, MA-and live less then 45 minutes from there, but in CT. I was planning to go the gym after work, but had to turn around because someone was standing outside (of her house, I think ) telling us to use a driveway to turn around because "There's no way through. A tornado came through here." I'm not sure that it's been confirmed that a tornado went through there specifically, as that was not in Springfield, but like I said, I'm really not sure. We've been having on and off downpours with thunder/lightning since I left work. So far, so good, in Northern CT, and it's been calm for at least 30 minutes, so I'm hoping it will be a calm night. I still haven't checked the news though. I have to admit, it was scary driving home and not being able to reach my sister and BIL who live in outside of Springfield. They lost phone service for a few hours and cell phone coverage was spotty at best. They are fine and probably sound asleep already. But, I've had a cell phone since I could drive, so it was pretty scary, espcially considering the weather. I made it home without a problem and worked out at home after dinner. Definitely quite the day.

I will post about Healthy Habits tomorrow night. I'll probably use the same post as the last challenge with some changes because I a fair amount of time writing that up and Rose was great in helping me with it. I seem to remember Lisah helping too. If it isn't broken, why fix it?

I'm off to bed. I have a busy day planned for tomorrow. Our intern will be there and I definitely need his help.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone! Stay safe!

 

[Disneyland_emily]

QOTD- Breakfast has become a standard menu- A cup of light yogurt (flavors change) and a handful of dry cereal (flavors also change each box) right now its raisin bran which I am not really liking as I thought I grabbed the raisin bran granola that I love...

Finally got a decent run in and glad that my times are still decent... Now to get my music list finalized for miles 4-13 as I only ever got to a 5K run list as its how I gauge my walk/run intervals...

Scary to hear about more tornados.. Hope all is safe-

-em

 

[tigger813]

We spent an hour in the downstairs family room with pillows in front of the picture window. Girls just went to bed so waking them up will not be fun tomorrow morning! Sky turned bright yellow for a few minutes and we've had a ton of thunder and lightning! It has poured a bit but seems to have all passed at this point. Apparently we are under a tornado watch until 11pm.

4 deaths in western MA. 2 in Westfield, 1 in Brimfield and 1 in W. Springfield. Amazing videos were shot of the tornadoes forming and then the destruction is just unbelievable! We don't get storms like this in New England very often. I remember a microsburst in the town I grew up in in 1989.

Been a long and stressful night. I've been checking on people on FB all afternoon and evening. Everyone is ok as far as I can tell. My one friend finally got back to me. Still waiting to hear from one more friend from college who lives out in that area.

Brian and I are enjoying a Bud Light Lime as we earned it with worrying about the weather tonight! Trying to cool off the house now for a bit.

I'll check in tomorrow!

TTFN

 

[Zhoen]

Welcome! How did you break your leg?

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Housework. Seriously. I have a telescoping ladder and I was all psyched to get some things off my to-do list... #1, climb the ladder and change a lightbulb/repair a chandelier (it's a better story if I just tell the lightbulb part!) Anyway, the ladder telescoped with me on it! I landed on my feet after a drop of less than 2 feet... and somehow that was enough to break both bones in my calf, down near the ankle, requiring surgery and steel plates and screws and frankenstein scars and and and... And I'm much better now The bones are fusing well, but even if they hadn't, I've got so much metal now I'm practically bionic! It's the meaty parts--the muscles and tendons, that are taking forever to rehabilitate... And the chandelier remains broken, because no way am I going back on that evil ladder, ever!

And for QOTD... today I had some apple slices my daughters didn't finish, but it depends on the day.

And for other, bonus, QOTD, I started today, because if I waited until Friday, my first WW weigh-in (on Monday) would probably be pretty uninspiring...

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Yesterday I had a parent/teacher ask if I've lost weight!! YES!!!!!! She said I looked great! WOOHOO!!! She made my day!
I did slide on a pair of 14 shorts yesterday as well. They were tight in the butt, but I could button them! I didn't wear them though, because we were going to be sitting down and I didn't want to pop a seam! LOL
I have size 16 shorts on today, and they are ones I wore to WDW with Pamela, and they fit a little better now then they did in May.
So while I haven't lost much in the way of pounds I must be losing inches.

Yay that is so exciting.

So last night my teenager rear-ended somebody. Nobody was hurt but I am so mad at him because our car leaked out all the anti freeze and had to be towed home. Now today it'll have to be towed to the repair shop. Thank goodness for AAA.

Sorry to hear about that but glad your teenager was ok. Great job on the C25K

Howdy folks! I was totally MIA for the last challenge and I apologize for that. I'm the WIN coach, for pete's sake. I should be involved, right?

Glad your back and we will hopefully be hearing from you more connie.

i hope you have a nice week off next week. is your pool far from the house?

There are a few options for pools. One is a few blocks away and is decent. There is also one in the township community center about 3 miles up the road that all of Ryans friends are talking about going to this summer. Im sure most of them have memberships. It would be 10$ per adult and 7$ per kid to swin. This is really where he wants to go. I am thinking of arranging a playdate with some other friends of his and their moms at least one day and than if he wants to swim more he will have to choose the cheaper one.

Wow, a girl starts a new job, runs 5 lacrosse teams, goes camping for a 3 day weekend then starts new 10 hour days at said new job and a new thread pops up with 11 pages I don't have time to catch up, but you can count myself and dh (kitchensinkguy) in for the summer challenge. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel as things are ending for the year and I'm settling into the new job nicely. Tomorrow is my last work day for the week (gotta love permanent 3 day weekends).

Wowza Deb you have been busy. Glad things should calm soon. Im glad the job is going well too.

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I am so glad all of our northeast friends are doing ok through the storms. We had a tornado watch most of the day too. Luckily we did not even get any storms...I am amazed considering what the radars looked like. It is such a scary thing.

Tracey and all the other new englanders stay safe and I will be sending prayers for those who are dealing with tragedy from it.

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I was OP until dinner when I stopped at McD's because I only had 20 min between picking ryan up and getting him to tball and he said he was soooo hungry. I was going to just get him a happy meal but then I just ordered a 2 cheesburger meal. ugggh. Its like having a drug addiction. Obviously if you take an addict to the crack house they are going to end up doing crack. So why oh why do I even tempt myself by going through the drive through. Anyway I am moving on from it. Counting the points and using up most of my extra's for the week.

My brain was in a fog today. I couldnt concentrate at work. Then I got ryan to his game at a field we normally do not play at since it was a make up game. As he was warming up I was talking to another mom and all of a sudden I realized I forgot it was my turn for snack. So I told the coach I would be right back and ran a mile to the parking lot where my car was.....then I realized it was only wed. and my day to bring snack is tomorrow. I felt like such a dope.

Then I dropped the kids at home and went to the store. Bought some healthy yummy foods and went to the u-scan. When it was time to pay I realized I only grabbed my clutch and not my whole purse from the car that my money was in. So I had to have the worker hold my order. I ran out and realized I left my purse at home. I had to call mike to bring it to me. (about a 5 min drive). The kids were already in bed so he had to wake them and drive to the store. Needless to say he was not very happy. I was so embaressed. I have no idea where my brain is sometimes.

Now I am going to go up and make bruchetta to take for lunch tomorrow.

Have a great night!

 

[glss1/2fll]

Oh shoot. I need to figure out how to quote people. But MinnieMouseMom Post #103: Yes. We were in Bend. Definitely snowy and cold and windy and yucky. That's why we live in the valley.

QOTD: Not at all OP--except for my run this morning. Gotta get the food thing under control, and stop thinking I can pig out until Friday!!