BL 3 - Blue Team - Week 3

[hrpufnsash]

I am devoted to the blister packs if I have any raw spot or are doing a 1/2 marathon!! I also pack them whenever I travel.

Also, my ultra marathon/100 miles at a time running husband (yes, it is really annoying how easy it is for him) - gave me a tip that is priceless. He and his friends buy pantyhose and cut off the foot. They wear the "feet" under their socks and they don't form blisters to begin with. Somebody that had gone through a military training camp gave them the tip. The funny thing is they were buying the whole panty hose. I said "well can't you just buy the knee highs then?" and he and his buddy looked at me like I just spoke another language. They were wasting money on the whole things because they didn't know what knee highs were!! MEN

Anyway, I have tried it and formed a new blister when I wore them under my socks.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

VernRDH, I agree, that show really motivates me to keep going! I wish I could see it more often than just 1x a week.

SeaSpray, you have already gotten a bunch of great advice. It isn't easy learning from some of our eating habbits, but looks like your body is telling you a few things. As I read your post I thought of a time or 2 when I ate what I shouldn't and I then thought of a commercial I hear when I listen to a radio channel from chicago... It is this guy that is being interviewed about losing a love in his live... he lost his belly... his paunch! The funniest line in the commercial is... "God knows I'll never forget that night in Albuquerque with the Burrito..." It just makes me smile for some reason and remember that those days of eating until I feel like throwing up are gone, as they are for you too! Hang in there, and sending happy thoughts your way today.

Sabrina_Mouse, you made a great choice about not eating through your emotions! I love you attitude about letting go and getting a fesh start today. Here's a prayer for your brother, his wife and their family...

becka, Wow, you go girl! Size 18 pants is AWESOME!!!! You have made some great choices and I love how you worked through your chinese craving. Your DH sure sounds like a sweetheart and is very supportive of you. Way to go!

hrpufnsash, scrapbooking is a great past time! I love to do it too! I love your strategies that you are coming up with as well! What project are you working on right now?

kitkat324, my vote is for moleskin! I love that stuff. I will make sure I have some with me at WDW!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I said "well can't you just buy the knee highs then?" and he and his buddy looked at me like I just spoke another language. They were wasting money on the whole things because they didn't know what knee highs were!! MEN

That made me smile!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Ok, yesterday was not a good day for me at all. I had a bit too much to eat and went over my points allotment. So, I figured out what I can have points wise for the rest of the week and I will do my best to keep within those points. I didn't make the fast food part of the challenge this week, but I think I will put that as one of my own goals next week.


Other than listing our goals I don't think I put out a question for the week, so I want to add one now... It is easy...
Question for the week....

What are you enjoying about our WISH Biggest Loser Competition?


I'll answer later... I have an important call that just came in...

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Prayers needed!

That important call that just came through was from our own Diva Debi. I did get the OK to post this info... Her DD was diagnosed with diabetes this week. She got sick on Monday, Tuesday she was throwing up, Wednesday night she ended up in the ICU at Children's Hospital and the Doc told them her kidneys almost shut down. She is now out of the ICU and adjusting to the insulin. Her body hasn't quite stabilized her sugars yet, but hopefully soon. AFter discharge they have to go into the clinic 2x a week for several hours during the day for education. So, thankfully her DD is stable, but it has been quite a traumatic week for them as they all adjust. Diva Debi and her hubby had their anniversary Wednesday night, they ended up eating cereal in the middle of the night in the cafeteria at children's.

Diva Debi, sending prayers, hugs and much needed pixie dust to your DD, and your family as you weather this storm. REMEMBER, call me for ANYTHING you may need!!!!

 

[ohMom]

((DIVA DEBI)) my prayers with you, DH and DD and any other family. i know it is very traumatic to have a child diagnosed with a chronic illness and can be an emotional rollercoaster too. thank God for modern medicine that will allow her to maintain her disease and you will find her 'normal' just hang in there. how old is DD?

ok i have many thoughts in my head and not much time so randomly

Becka -- i think you did AWESOME satisfying your craving without splurging!! this is KEY and will lead you to more successes I know it! and cyber high five for a new pant size!

kitkat -- probably you already know this but are you wearing wicking socks? and i have never heard that pantyhose trick!! we are just a wealth of information here this week! Mom and I both blistered in Jan at the WDW 1/2 (my first blister experience) maybe she can pop in with whatever she had with her that she liked the best. we tried it all -- we were determined to hit the parks for the few days we had to enjoy the world -- blisters and all we hit the first aid station and loaded up with bandaids at least once a day! heck, i even collected the minnie first aid stickers and did a scrapbook page on that ordeal!

seaspray --- ((HUGS)) i have been there far too many times -- everyone gave you great wisdom and today is a new day, forgive yourself and move forward. and when we can remember that brick in the gut feeling before it's too late, I think we will have climbed a huge mountain. for me it can be

sasha -- ultramarathoning? but maybe the pantyhose revelation revealed those ultramarathoners aren't all quite right in the head?? JK

question -- what am i enjoying??? well definately the friendships!! and having a group to be accountable too has REALLY helped me stay the course better than i have in probably 2 years. i'm not sure i was this committed last year BL but still i lost 6 lbs last year -- and here i am trying to lose that same weight again.......and MORE!

 

[luckywife]

Oh my godness. Prayers said for Diva Debi and her daughter. I have some family members with diabetes and I know what a struggle they had when they were first diagnosed. Glad to hear her DD is out of the hospital but I can't even imagine how scary that would be. Keeping them both in my thoughts and prayers

I'm starting to lose it today and knew I needed to come here and fast! All morning I have had these terrible thoughts like I just don't care about the weight loss thing anymore! I know deep down I don't feel that way but I just get so frustrated sometimes. I started riding an exercise bike almost 2 weeks ago and I'm already getting tired of it. I had to basically force myself to get on it today. I did it and was glad after it was over but I'm getting so bored. I've thought about joining the gym but I guess in the back of my mind I'm afraid I'll be stared at or laughed at for the way I look. I just hate days when I feel like this.

I don't want to have a "pity party" for myself but there are times, like today, that I just feel like I don't know what to do! I don't want to go back to the way I was, I've lost 45 pounds, but what if I'm not strong enough to fight the urge to eat everthing in the house? What if tomorrow I can't talk myself into hopping on my bike or doing some sort of exercise? Sometimes I just don't know why this has to be so hard!!!

I'm sorry for my little tantrum but writing it all out seemed to help me focus a little bit and it kept me out of the kitchen

So with all of that being said, what am I enjoying most about this competition? The people I have had the pleasure of talking to on here and getting to know a little better. I know that everyone here understands what I am going through and can relate to most of my feelings. I love being able to come here and have people cheer for me and be happy for me for what I have accomplished. I am enjoying being able to give support to others and realize that we're all in the same boat and working towards the same goals. The challenges are fun and even with a day like today, I'm finding it motivating to stick with this, no matter how hard, because I'm doing this with a team and I want us to WIN! I want to be successful in this journey and having a support group like this one is helping me more than I ever expected. Thanks ladies!

Seaspray and Vija....hugs to both of you that today is a better day food wise. You are both doing an amazing job!

 

[hrpufnsash]

sasha -- ultramarathoning? but maybe the pantyhose revelation revealed those ultramarathoners aren't all quite right in the head?? JK

Ohh - they are truly nuts!!They run 24 hours straight!! It's called "race across the years" and you can run 24-48-or 72 straight hours. There are truly some cooky (and I am being kind) people there and I looked at my DH at my first race experience and said "So these are your people?"

Vija - just finished a special book for my husband about our wedding day. Now I get to work on my sister-in-law's Christmas present - an entire Disney book. YEAH!

 

[Fishbone†]

I just wanted to come in here and say "THANK YOU!!!" I had completely lost control of myself in the last few months and was on a climb up through the numbers on the scale. I couldn't seem to stop the momentum, and I was getting very discouraged. I was justifying eating habits and moving my start date to "tomorrow"..... well, we all know tomorrow never comes, and I was feeling horrible about myself. I just got married in February, and I felt like I was letting my new DH down as well as myself. I didn't feel comfortable in my clothes, I was wearing running pants and big T-shirts to compensate, I didn't feel pretty, and I'm sure I wasn't even trying. Poor guy.... it was just like on TV.... the cute girlfriend immediately turned into an ugly wife.

Anyway, I joined you guys for some motivation and help. I've only been with you for 4 days, but I've eaten a healthy breakfast everyday, drank water until I pert'near drowned, and started to watch what I was consuming. I've even been able to avoid fast food so far, even as it's my DH's favorite and he has suggested it twice already this week. Can I just tell you I feel great, I've got tons of energy, and due to breakfast, I don't spend my whole morning pining for lunch time? I know I'll hit the frustrating days - I lost 83 lbs three years ago and had kept it off until recently, so I know how this game has it's up and downs, but for right now I'm feeling good and empowered and ready to tackle this mountain I've fallen off of.

And that is what I am enjoying most about this competition right now.

Becka: Congratulations on the new pants size. Passing mile marks like that are so much fun, and to have to shop for new pants?? AH DARN!!!

Luckywife: Hang in there. 45 lbs is a great accomplishment.... you don't want to give it back. A couple of things that helped me my first time around. I tried not to deprive myself if I was REALLY craving something. Just like Becka, I would just have a little of what I thought I just "had to have". And, I would tell myself I could have it again sometime. That way I could settle for just a "taste". If I was trying to decide between two or more items, I would always choose the healthiest. Also, eat slow.... your taste buds are in your mouth, not your stomach. Most of the time we're satisfying those taste buds, so give them ample opportunity to be satisfied. Small savored bites really help. Put your fork down between bites. I also chew sugar-free gum to "entertain my mouth". I think you actually burn 11 calories an hour chewing gum to boot. I gave up pop completely - best thing I ever did.

Anyway - hopefully I can follow my own advice here and continue this turn around.

Happy losing!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

What I am enjoying most about this competition is feeling like part of a group on WISH. I love the comraderie, support, friendship and fellowship. I love reading about different strategies and goals. I love helping people with positive comments, and I love the comments and support I have been given. I find it very motivating to be surrounded by friends all reaching for the same goal... to get healthier! I have enjoyed getting to know people better. this is a fantastic group and I am so proud and thrilled to be working toward the same goal together!


luckywife, hang in there, I am so glad you came here for support. We all have our ups and downs, but hang in there it will get better. Visualize what you want!!!! That is key... What are you looking forward to? Is it feeling good about yourself, is it wearing some smashing outfit? Is it "showing off" your new body? think what motivated you to get going and color that picture. Add some detail... is the dress blue, black strapless? Who are the people that you are showing off to? Where are you... a party, reunion, at WDW? color your dream!!!! Will you do that for us? Tell us about your dream and what motivated you to get started? I want to read about it!

hrpufnsash, those sound like great projects! I love giving scrapbooks for gifts. It is a lot of work, but usually very much appreciated by the recipient!

Fishbone†, I love that we helped you gain strength to fight for your health. I am so glad you are feeling great! The feeling is wonderful. Hold on to it and let your heart swell with pride! You deserve it!

 

[Debbie]

Hi Guys,

Hugs and pixie dust to Diva Debi and her DD. Things will be looking up, I can feel it!

I've had a busy week, and I've been fighting a cold since the beginning of the week. Bed by 9:00 and no walking.

Tonight we had a staff get together, and I WISH that I could say that I did well. I didn't. I enjoyed chips and dip, trail mix and chocolate. I had some veggies, too, but....no new ones (haven't checked that one off yet!). Lots of fruit before the party, but......now new ones.

Oh, well, I figure that once I am feeling 75%, I'll be ready to get back on the horse and do the walking, too.

This weekend's water challenge will be a challenge for me. I am determined to make BOTH days this week. Keep up the good work, Ladies!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Wow - it has been a busy week for the BL Bluies

I am sending BIG HUGS to all that need them (isn't that EVERYONE??) Some are for the jubilations and some are for the "trials" that are in your life. I am thinking positive thoughts for EVERYONE !

I have been on the "rollercoaster" (I don't want to do this, mindlessly eating candy corn/pnts at a evening meeting, way toooooo much salt - lost sight of my ankles with a lot of puffiness, chocolate, sugar, and just a "crummy" attitude - period!) with some of you this week -
BUT today I am "claiming" back my "I can do this" attitude!

DH and I were planning on going out to eat last night - so I was very careful through the day - saving those WW pts - and when I got home we talked about where to go and then DH said - he didn't care, but he wasn't really that hungry - they had a cookout at work at lunch- and so I thought - so why go - I am NOT really that hungry either - I made us a very nice salad and I believe - I am back in control again

I am off to tm for a bit and then must get some of the "to do" list accomplished!

to all and for good choices TODAY - yes- TODAY is what we need to focus on - yesterday is gone and we can focus on tomorrow - tomorrow!

oh yeah - the blister question - I really like the band-aid blister item that you just cover the entire blister and leave the "band-aid" on until the liquid is reabsorbed. I still had a HUGE blister on my heel when we got home from WDW 1/2 event and once I started using that product it was much better - I just put bandaid on and basically forgot it. I will ALWAYS have that product with me from now on when I am away from home and know there is even a slight chance that I will be doing some "walking". Guess it takes an experience like that to be proactive in the "just in case" scenario!!

and I am fan of Biofreeze too - I make that a staple in the suitcase as well

 

[goldcupmom]

Prayers for DivaDeb & her daughter. Diabetes is one thing I'm fighting to NOT succumb to. I'm 47 and each of my 5 siblings became diabetic around their 48th birthday. Some not overweight & very active. However, my DSis joined WW & lost some & her dr. says she is no longer. Why can't THAT keep me motivated!!!

Been good until last night when my DS21 had a blow up over a CD that had fallen behind my microwave & apparently chipped. All his sister's fault, threw it at her, cut her hand. And again, I turned to food, but not an enormous amount as would have been the case. I used a couple of flexpoints, & I had them, but I still felt horrid I did it.

Lack of sleep is my enemy today. DD was gone til about 10:30 at homecoming fb game, then the episode w/ DS21. Went to bed at about midnight & couldn't sleep. as about 12:30 Max needed out. Were out near the street & he was just about to squat when I hear a deep rumble, growl, bark. Look up & see 2 sets of beady eyes slowly moving across the street towards us. COYOTES!! I swing him up into my arms by his harness (poor thing) & run toward the door. Unfortunately, he hadn't pottied yet & I spent the next hour/half trying to coax him to go ...AFTER having to go out on coyote patrol & make sure they were gone.

Then of course up at 4 to get DS18 up, take him to work, then back to sleep around 5:20, up at 7.

Tonight is my DH annual company 'picnic' at the zoo. They rent it out. Burgers, hot dogs, chips, snow cones, cotton candy, ice cream sandwiches, soda, popcorn, beans, etc. I'll probably have a burger no bun & lots of lettuce/tomatoes. I know from past years, there's nothing diet, as well as caffeine free to drink, so I'll take my full water bottle. I can avoid the chips & the storebought chocolate chip cookies. Snow Cone is only 2 pts & lasts awhile. Last year I even brought a couple home! At least I'll get in a lot of walking.

Been a busy week, but I've been reading here. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!

Gotta go catch up on my Journal!

 

[Diva Debi]

:

We got to bring my DD home late last night!!

Thank you for all the kind words!!

The visiting nurse just left and we are on our own until Monday!

She finally stabilized at about 8pm last night and gave us the ok to take her home.

Vija, thank you for the support! I appreciate it!! It has been so nice to see all of the supportive people we have around us and it has helped so much. It is much easier to stay strong for my DD when we know we are not alone!

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Diva Debi

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Diva Debi... OH that is the best news!!! I am so happy she is home. Prayers of thanks for seeing her through this are being said right now! Continued prayers and pixie dust as your family adjusts to the changes. Hang in there and know there are many people praying for you!

Goldcup mom, coyotes????? I think I would have peed in my pants if I had encountered that! Hope all is going better!

Sounds like we have had a rough spot. I too have fallen for a couple of days. Thursday and Friday were UGLY! Today went better but only because we were so busy at work that I didn't get out but for the morning break and lunch. I am not snacking tonight, so maybe like AlreadyexcitedGrammy, I am getting back into control. I am so thankful that I am letting DH in to some of my struggles this time, I am no longer hiding in shame, but asking for help and he is so there for me!

HOPE everyone has a good day tomorrow!

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi fellow Blue Teamers!

First of all, Debi I am SO happy to hear that your DD is home from the hospital and that things are looking up. My DH has diabetes and it's difficult even for an adult to manage sometimes, but it CAN be managed. Hugs for you and your DD and your entire family

Secondly, thanks so much for all of the support and kind words! I'm happy to report that I've been doing great for the last several days, ever SINCE that night of the bad food! I've been drinking my water, doing some exercise, and eating right. When I weigh myself tomorrow, even if I end up back where I was a week ago (before the night of the bad food. lol), I'll be happy, and continue from there.

I haven't replied in a couple of days because I've been pretty busy, but I've read every single post and I continue to be extremely motivated by every single person on our team!

I have some news; I was offered a new position at work (a huge promotion) yesterday, and I've accepted it. They basically made me a custom-made offer that I couldn't refuse. lol I'll still be working my same 30 hours a week (they knew I wouldn't accept an offer of full time hours), but doing accounting work which I love to do, AND with a 50% pay increase. In the words of Sally Fields "they like me...they REALLY REALLY like me!"

Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

 

[ohMom]

morning everyone

i too have had a couple really busy days, i have been reading inbetween and keeping up but not had time to post. DH was off work friday and we have been getting some house-chores done. i'm very happy to get these things done, we have been putting them off a long time. matter of fact, last night i told him that one reason i was so gung-go about jumping in on them was b/c i was eating good and had more energy. He said he's going to take me out for more mexican meals and fatten me up......ha ha ha

CONGRATS SEASRPAY!! that is fantastic!!

debbie -- hope you are feeilng better soon!!

ok girls -- it seems like our honeymoon phase is over and the fun and newness may be wearing off. at least that is what usually happens for me a week or so into deciding i'm going to stick to a healthy eating plan. BUT thanksfully we have each other and when one is struggling someone else is soaring and can pick you up. i'm about in the middle right now, i've done pretty good this weekend i think. i guess Tuesday will tell. Today i'm BBQing ribs so i must plan for that and make that my big meal and low pts for the rest

remember -- the past is over -- we are strong b/c we pick up and move on and not let it define our journey!

 

[VernRDH]

SeaSpray-Congrats on the promotion!!! How exciting! And good job on getting back on track.

Debi Glad you and your DD are back home and things are settling down. I don't want to imagine what you have been thru, but I will keep you in my prayers for DD to keep well.

I am off shortly to run my 5k! DH insisted we have pasta last night (carb loading, he said ) so we went to Olive Garden. I had the whole wheat pasta and I really liked it. Regular pasta does nothing for me, but the whole wheat was pretty good. I only ate about 1/2 of what was there and we brought the rest home. My legs are a little sore as I did lower body/legs and abs on Friday. I am hoping that once I get out there running they will feel better. Wish me luck!!

Someone had posted up about Jillian having a podcast (I don't remember if it was here or on another thread) but I downloaded a bunch. She actually does a talk radio show every Sunday morning in LA from 9-11. WOW. I learned a bit about her that I did not know (like Jillian struggles with overeating and was overweight as a teen, who knew?) She sounds so much more "normal" than she seems on the show! I put the episodes on my ipod and am going to listen while I am running.

I will post later with how I did. Til then, stay strong, think positive thoughts and drink your water!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Last night was a definite win for me. Went to the zoo & ate my planned hamburger patty - SMALL!! lots of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes & a bit of onion with mustard over it. Not bad, but ok. had my snow cone - it was 1 pt, not 2! Didn't have an ice cream cone - blue bunny double fudge with nuts!! But I looked at the 270 calories, over 1/2 from fat & put it back down & grabbed my snow cone. I did have 2 like 8 oz cups of popcorn. NO chips, beans, cookies or soda. Took a 1.5 L bottle of water.

This morning I got DD up & we went to the bosque & walked our 4 miles. Time was 59:20, but I had to stop to call her on the cell to let her know I turned around, then had to answer my phone twice for her to chew me out twice for not telling her where she needed to turn around at. Then had to slow down some 'cuz her knee was hurting. Hopefully we're going to be OK for the TOT.

Awesome news on the job, SeaSpray!

DivaDeb - still praying for you all.

Oh Mom! - hang in there, we CAN do this!! I always think week 2/3 are the hardest!!

Princess Vija - yes, Coyotes! I live in the high desert outside of Albuquerque & they're doing so much building that the coyotes are losing their homes & hunting grounds & are coming into the neighborhoods. When my kids go to play paintball in the desert they'll walk almost right up to them in the daylight. It's neat to hear their howling at night in the distance, but quite another thing to hear it 30 ft from you.

Have a Wonderful Sunday everyone!! Keep on Keepin' on!!

 

[VernRDH]

Well, Blue Team, I am very proud of myself. I ran my first 5k in 10 years this morning. It was great weather, not too hot or cold, a nice breeze. And I ran the whole thing. No walking. And I finished in:

37:17​

Under 40 like I wanted, but not quite the 36:13 I dreamed that I finished. I did not think I could run that fast, but my MIL ran with me the whole way and I even sprinted the last 25 yards to the finish!!! I wasn't the last one to finish either!!! We were dead last for almost the first mile, but we passed a few folks here and there. The people along the route were very encouraging, and it was really great. My MIL even made sure I finished before her and told people along the way that I was setting new records for myself (my splits were 12:05 at 1mile and 23:30 at 2miles). My FIL was STUNNED to see me finish at that time!! He said he wasn't expecting me for at least another 5 minutes!!!

I thought of all of you as I ran and knew that this was what BL was about. Pushing yourself to be your best and not giving up. So this "victory" is for all of us!!!

THANK YOU my friends for being on this journey with me-I can't do it without you.

Now I am off to take some Advil.