BL 3 -- Blue team week 1

[VernRDH]

What did you do to help you get ready for this challenge?

I did not do anything special, but I am stepping up my exercise starting tomorrow. Now that school is back in session, I have my "me" time again to get to the gym to lift weights. So tomorrow after work (I get out at 2) I am going to spend about 1.5-2 hrs doing circuit training and free weights. I will run tomorrow morning before work. I found out last week that I truly NEED to run every morning, or my days are just out of whack. I tried running at night, but couldn't do it. Just didn't work for me.

I am changing my WW weigh in day to Tuesday so that it syncs up with this challenge. I figure it is easier to have only 1 weigh in day per week (and a better shot at a lower number LOL )

ETA: I have no preference on when the challenge ends, whatever the majority decides.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Its kind of neet to hear how everybody got started for the challenge... or continued with a healthy plan in place already. I am impressed with getting a whole month of menus organized. That sounds like something that would certainly help keep away the impulse indulgent meals!

SeaSpray, I LOVE that smilie!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_138.gif


Just reading what everyone wrote has motivated me! I was going to just stay at home tomorrow, work out at home and skip the gym, but there isn't any excuses right? So my plan is to hit the gym in the morning!

thanks for inspiring me!

 

[slk537]

Hello Blue Losers!!!

I hope you all have been having a tremendous day!

What did I do to get ready for the challenge? Well...I have been doing WW since 6/25 and doing my exercise plan since July. So I am continuing what I've been doing, but I have added a whole new motivation. Tonight I really REALLY didn't want to exercise, but I thought about my "team" and thought I'd force myself. And 3 minutes into the elliptical, I felt great!

I'd love to have the challenge through the holidays - I really hope we become a great support and friendship system and it would be SO great to hear about how everyone deals with the holidays - good and bad! DH, DS and I will be doing WDW for two weeks starting Thanksgiving week and I would love to have team inspiration to maintain my weight in the face of the DDP!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Popping in to let you know I WISH you all well as you are taking on the challenge! Go for it Blue Team!

 

[disneyluv]

Sorry little late in the posting process

Let's see...have been married for 16 years this Oct. Have 2 great dd (6 and 4). I guess I've always struggled with my weight, but it got much worse after having the little ones.

I started the long road back to healthly last Feb have have lost 40lbs so far. I thought this challenge was a good motivator to keep it up.

Goals:
inspire my kids to be healthy
be able to run around and play with the kids
run disney 1/2 marathon

Helen

 

[ReAnSt]

Becky!! 2 weeks on the MAGIC!! ooooohhhh!!!! have fun!!! is this a repo cruise? the water aerobic classes are pretty intense, quick workouts. and then treat yourself to a nice long shower in the Spa have you been on the ship before? you can get headphones for the TMs and ellipticals at the front desk and deck 4 has a walking track around the deck. yoga on the beach at castaway cay is heavenly!! you can keep active!! but enjoy all the lovely goodies too -- we'll help you re-shed when you get home!

Nope not a repo, we were going to book the Western Repo, but decided against it with all the airfare costs and things associated with going to Europe. We booked two cruises with the intent of possibly canceling one, which we thought we might have had to do with me starting a new job in July, but that was not the case.

I have never been on the Magic. I did a 4 day Wonder cruise which was afflicted by Hurricane Rita. I know I am taking the risk of sailing during hurricane season, but we got awesome rates that were tough to pass up.

I tend to be a lot more active on my vacations then I am in my daily life so I think I will be OK. I am snorkeling at Castaway Cay, 12 Metre Regatta at St. Maarteen, doing walking tours at most of the islands and relaxing.

Back to Packing. Tomorrow is going to be here way too soon.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Hey - I tried to post yesterday and it looked like it might not happen and I guess it didn't - for some reason I have been having some problems with the site in the early morning.

I have been able to do pretty well this week and YOU all have been my "right there" with me.............. I love having a TEAM that I can think about and say "no, it's just not worth having .... " so THANKS

and I am here to say - weekends can be TOUGH for me - I am sending to all to make good healthy choices and remember "we are in this TOGETHER"

Did walk on the tm this morning and my "today goal" is to walk the stairs at work as much as I can - I used to be able to do the 8 flights up - without a stop - well - not sure that I could do that today - but I plan to do a few and eventually get back to zipping right up those 8 flights again

 

[ohMom]

good morning BLUE team and TGIF!

luckywife -- i love how you are looking forward to the first WI i thought of that often yesterday and how good it will feel to WANT to step on the scale b/c i know results are happening

kelsie -- my DD was home already one day this week with cold/sore throat/low fever. i thought what the heck?! now the mother in me must ask you, are you still only eating 1000 calories a day?

vija -- ok, i'm stilll working on the intro and goals and you give me another question! jeesh!

HRPUFNSASH! CONGRATS on the 1/2 marathoner finisher status! btw -- what does the DL medal look like? what was the temp? how early did you have to be there? and can i ask what does your username stand for? i need an abbreviation for you your art sounds very cool.....now where could i find room in my house for Disney art?

Auntie -- CYBER HIGH FIVE for going to bed with the feeling of success! and i'm impressed on your commitment to forego the lunches out!

kitkat -- where in Ohio do you come? you don't have to be specific, i'm just nosy. i wish i could organize myself grocery shopping as well as you!

lalaroo and seaspray -- i'm glad we have some teammates in their groove, b/c this is my struggle. staying in my groove.....you are my inspiration!

LTS -- another organizer! now i'm surprised you don't buy your produce at Costco? i have always thought they had great produce? is it the bulk factor?
you know i have never thought about taking my laptop and dising other places....hmmm.....

Veronica -- 2 hours of strength training! YOU ROCK!!

vija -- how was the gym today?

slk -- isn't WISH accountability the best!! and BLUE TEAM accountability is another jolt for me too!

don't let Lily fool you -- she popped on all the team threads and cheered them on.........hmph!

disneyluv - and never feel bad when life overwhelms and dis time is cut short, we all understand that. for example, this morning i'm allowing myself the luxury of trying to respond to everyone, this will not be a normal for me, nor should anyone feel obligated or guilty. if you can only pop in once a week and report in and cheer, we'll take it. some weeks are busier than others and sometimes it just can't happen. other days you sit there and look at the messy house and laundry and say 'poo' and DIS for an hour instead

Becky -- OH OH OH!! your first MAGICical vacation!! you will have a fabulous time!!!

AEG -- i remember you taking the steps! you will get there!!


ok i just have to tell you all -- i had a strange, but strange in a really cool way yesterday. i did my walk late in the morning then had a commitment from noon until 2 p.m. i got home almost 2:15 or so, sat down to check my email and my doorbell rang. i almost didn't answer, i peeked out and saw no vehicles and thought great, it's a traveling salesguy. but for whatever reason i opened the door and found my next-door neighbor's college-age daughter on my porch, a medical glove on one hand and she's like "can you help me?" i'm like sure, what?? she answers "Ozzy is having her puppies!" so i run over with her and help her hold the mommy dog so she can cut the cord -- it was cool. i ended up staying over and helping by then my neighbor who got home from work deliver 6 more puppies! if you don't know, that's a big litter for a yorshire terrier. 4 boys and 2 girls and into last night they were all doing very well. they were sooooo tiny, the 2 girls especially. and funny thing, the boys were delivered first, and in the inbetween they would kinda have these tiny whines when they felt they were too far from their mom. but after the first girl, the whining level escalated, like tripled! how funny!!

so, i didn't eat dinner until 7 p.m. and i didn't track my eating very well. i tried to just be within i thought was where i should be. i woke up hungry this morning so that's a good sign

ok, i have rambled enough, i'm probably taking up a whole page here

 

[kitkat324]

I am here to say - weekends can be TOUGH for me - I am sending to all to make good healthy choices and remember "we are in this TOGETHER"

I know what you mean about weekends being tough!!As soon as I read that I thought "hey me too". We are going shopping for a jogging stroller tomorrow ( I would love a treadmill but thats not going to happen at the moment, we have no room for one!) since we will be out for lunch I am going to look at the menu where we plan to eat online and pick something healthy before we leave and tell my husband, and have him order so i cant change my mind!!

On another note, I didn't walk yesterday and I wont get to today (outside) because the stroller that I have here to use I hate, the handles are to short and I am ALWAYS kicking my feet on the back of the stroller and my daughters feet hang on the wheels! And I forgot our nice big stroller ( that i love) at my husbands aunts house in Tampa FL!


If anyone has any good recipes that are good for you (and you really liked) or has a website that has recipes that are good for you and would like to share I would be greatful. I have 2 weight watchers cookbooks, and have made a few things from that and I could pass along some recipes out of there!

I hope that everyone has a happy and healthy weekend!

 

[Geekerbell]

Okay, I only have a few minutes here this morning, but will check back this afternoon.

But I wanted to share with everyone that I weighed this morning and after almost a month, I have finally hit the 10 pound weight loss mark!

I am so excited!
This is the first time in a couple of years that I have stuck with it this long to result in ten pounds. Usually I will lose a few pounds, get frustrated, have a few bad days, then give up and gain everything back plus more!

Hope everyone has an awesome Friday!!

 

[hrpufnsash]

SORRY THE QUOTE ISN'T WORKING -
REPLY TO -
HRPUFNSASH! CONGRATS on the 1/2 marathoner finisher status! btw -- what does the DL medal look like? what was the temp? how early did you have to be there? and can i ask what does your username stand for? i need an abbreviation for you your art sounds very cool.....now where could i find room in my house for Disney art?

ANSWER:
Thanks -it wasn't easy. I posted a pic of the medal at my blog http://moremadthngenius.blogspot.com/
And for those of you that requested, I will post pics of my art as soon as I can find my jump drive to transfer from my old computer.

The temp was ridiculous - it was my second time and it was brutal. They announced it was in the 80's at 6:00am before the sun came up. Our wave started at 6:20. The weather channel said the high for the day was 106 - with 60% humidity. If any of you have ever done Bikram yoga? I now say it was like doing a half marathon in a Bikram yoga class. TOUGH. I am signed up for the Las Vegas 1/2 in December and hoping that will be more enjoyable.

My USERNAME? I loved HR PUFNSTUFF as a child and I thought it was clever when email started 15 years ago. Now, it's difficult to spell for people but it has stuck. Just call me Sash - for Sasha.

I had an OK day yesterday - hoping to make a bunch of healthy food for the weekend, so it will be easier to eat healthy than not!

GO BLUE!! I want to add the Biggest Loser to my signature! Where do I get it? THANKS!!

 

[luckywife]

Hello Blue Team!

I've been trying to read all the new posts but haven't had much time over the past few days to really read as much as I'd like. Found out this morning that my 13 year old DS has strep throat I just hope our 4 year old doesn't get it.

I've been doing well with eating this week but exercise hasn't been the best. No excuses, I could have done it a few days and just didn't. Tomorrow is a new day so I plan to get back into full swing in the morning.

Hope everyone is doing well. GO BLUE!!!

 

[LaLaroo78]

Hi Blue Team!

Geekerbell - Congrats on reaching 10 lbs loss! That is awesome.

Ohmom - Glad to be someone's inspiration! I have never been told that before. I am so honored!

lucky - I hope your DS is feeling better soon!

I did not exercise last night. I know I should have. I was exhausted and just did not feel like doing anything! I've had a cold for like 3 weeks and I kept coughing really bad at night and it would keep me up. I finally am getting over it and today I did not feel exhausted when I woke up! It's no excuse but today is a new day and a fresh start!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Keep up the good work everyone!

Michele

 

[ohMom]

quick like -- i just had to tell you all -- i met some friends for lunch at applebees and i soooo wanted the soup/salad combos but i stuck with my plan! kitkat we can do this! i ordered off the WW menu, a portabello chicken sammich for 7 pts. it was pretty good. their WW food is good -- not fabulous but at least i still feel on plan for today!

sash -- thanks for explaining sash is much easier. love the castle medal!! you should be able to left click on any of our BL clippies for the properties of the image -- if you can't get it to work PM me and i'll send you the IMG code.

MUCHO PD for our weekend!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I do not feel good today...

I came on quick this morning, and I have to thank OhMom because I read her question to me about how the gym was, I almost didn't go, but that one little question made me be accountable! Thanks alot! So off I went and it felt pretty good. I watched theToday show while on the treadmill, did anyone else see it? They had on 4 people that lost weight with WW and Isaac Mizrahi (sp?) gave them a makeover. They lost like 85, 101, 111 and 124 (or close to those numbers)THey look great and it was like a beacon to tell me to keep going! But I came home ate breakfast and promptly fell in bed and took a 1 1/2 hour nap! I still don't feel the best, and I am sure that part of it is because it is Friday. I am always sad and melencholy on Fridays because I work weekends only. EVERY WEEKEND! I only get 4 off a year. Soon hopefully that will change.

 

[kitkat324]

I do not feel good today...

I hope you feel better!

Right now I have a bad cough, but nothing else to go along with it. I think I can thank my husband for this because he is a 7th grade teacher and he came home yesterday saying that a few kids were out sick and a couple more went home. One student was even coughing up blood! So he has brought the germs home with him!

Not feeling good doesn't help when your trying to lose weight and stick to a plan!

Tonight I am going to borrow some cook books that have healthy (diet just isnt a positive sounding word, lol) recipes. I might even find some good ones to share with everyone! I am hoping that there is the BL cookbook, when I checked online it was still there, so I am hoping!!

Go Blue Team!

Everyone is doing such a great job and I have enjoyed reading your posts!!

 

[kitkat324]

opps! posted twice, not sure how!

 

[becka]

I have been kind of struggling these past few days. I just feel very low energy and kind of burnt out. Work has been very busy and did not go well this week. Home has been busy and stressful as well. I am so close to hitting that 50 pound loss mark this week you would think it would be easy to stay motivated but it is the opposite. This is probably the biggest dip I have encountered in my motivation for the past several months.

I have been mostly staying in my calorie range (one day over by about 40 calories but then yesterday I was about 250 low) but it has been a battle. I am just really getting the urge to EAT! I have managed to stop myself so far but I am concerned that the longer I keep feeling down the more likely it is that I will really slip up. I really need to get some motivation going for this weekend or I am afraid I am going to be in trouble.

I really picked a bad week to start sliding backwards.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Becka, I am sorry that things are so stressfull for you right now. I wish I could make it easier for you! you are so close to that mark, keep going!!! I know you can do it. When I am feeling low, I like to go to you tube and find some things to perk me up... here is one weight loss one, I love the song she put with it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adoo5gdAPpg&mode=related&search=


and this one I just always find inspiring.... WE ARE ALL LITTLE LUMPS OF COAL THAT WILL BECOME DIAMONDS!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oxTy7KIAaA


Hang in there!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Blue Team!!!

Well, I joined a new gym. I also signed up for a session with a nutritionist and 4 sessions with a personal trainer. The nutritionist's info didn't tell me anything I didn't know, but I did get some good recipes. I see the PT on Sunday. I am really excited about it. I've already worked out twice.

I hope everyone starts to feel better.

Take care,
Beth