BL 3 Blue Team-Week 5

[PRINCESS VIJA]

No new news regarding DSis and my soon to be born Godchild! He'll be my first Godchild and I am so excited about that! Yesterday was very stressful on me. As with any family there are always family dynamics that come into play, and that was adding to my stress yesterday. Each day I have allowed myself a smaller bag of chips as a treat. (remember I am not going to McDonalds and I have cut back on my chip intake--- I no longer eat the BIG bags!) ON monday I bought enough for 3 days worth. I ended up eating 2 bags yesterday instead of just 1. I had the inkling/urge to go and eat more, more, more, but I DID stop myself and had a conversation with myself and literally said "if you eat that, it won't solve anything, and it will just make you feel worse". so, I am proud of the fact that I stopped myself from sliding down that slippery slope. VERY proud of myself for that. And I also learned that I can't have extra bags of chips in the house. I have been getting them daily at the store, and I think that will be the plan from now on, just buy them for that day. I hope to one day not want them, but for now, I am allowing myself that treat and it stops there.

AND on a good note, I set the elliptical up for a 1/2 hour of exercise, and at 30 minutes I felt good and added another 10!!!! I think last weeks challenge of adding 10 more minutes has helped to increase my stamina! AND I guess it helped that I was watching Little House on the Prarie at the time and I had to see Rev. Alden get married!

 

[LaLaroo78]

Hello Everyone!

Great job to everyone for their efforts this week! The blue team is awesome.

Goldcup - My thoughts an prayers are with you and your daughter. Please keep us posted.

Vija - I'm proud of you for resisting getting another bag of chips! You're right emotional eating will not solve anything and you usually feel worse after you do so! Great job resisting.

I have not participated in the last two team challenges but I am determined to do it this week. The first week I was on vacation and last week I had good intentions but failed! Here's to a new week!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Michele

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

sorry this is late guys, I promise to have it ready next week on Tuesday!!!

Ok, inspired by the Biggest Loser TV show. At the beginning the contestants had to race to reach the trainers Bob and Kim. THe winning contestant got to pick their trainer. Lets Add Jillian to the mix, if you had the chance to pick one of the 3 trainers who would you pick... and most importantly WHY????

For me that is a tough call, before last nights show I would have said BOB without a doubt. He seems to REALLY care about his team. He pushes them, but he gets to know them first and work with them and their goals, insecurities, and dreams. But yesterday I saw a side of Jillian that was amazing. When the girl said Jillian was crazy for thinking she could run that fast, Jillian made her do it, and then told her to not ever question her belief in her team. And then she cried with the team too... when the girls showed off their looser fitting clothes. That was amazing. The beatings, beatings, beatings, paired with love and support would be a great combo. I think Jillian scares me a little too! But seeing all of this last night, and thinking that if I wanted to REALLY do this, I would now have to pick Jillian because I would think Bob would be within my comfort zone, but Jillian would really push me and by choosing her I would be stepping out of my comfort zone. I am so tired of staying in my comfort zone because of my weight, it is time to step out of the comfort zone... so I choose JILLIAN!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hello Everyone!

Vija - I'm proud of you for resisting getting another bag of chips! You're right emotional eating will not solve anything and you usually feel worse after you do so! Great job resisting.

I have not participated in the last two team challenges but I am determined to do it this week. The first week I was on vacation and last week I had good intentions but failed! Here's to a new week!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Michele

Thanks for the words of encouragement! It feels great this morning, I feel a teeny bit down that I even ate that 1 bag, so today I am focussing on really making good choices so I wake up tomorrow with no regrets!

This weeks challenge seems like a fun one! I'll bet you will be a SUPERSTAR with this weeks challenge!

 

[Sabrina_Mouse]

Hi Team,

Yoga went great. I did the episode of Namaste Yoga taht was on FitTV last night. It worked the shoulder area. The only thing I don't like about FitTV is when they take the commercials. I also took the chihuas for a 30 minute walk.

I had my MRI results on my ankle read yesterday. The good news is nothing is broke, torn or need surgery. The bad news is I have peroneal tendonitis. So I am working on getting that tendon stretched out and healed.

I'm looking forward to the challenge this week although I think the bubble bath portion will just push me over the edge.

Talk to you all soon.

Sabrina

 

[LaLaroo78]

Well I am with Princess on this one. I love both Bob and Jillian. Kim just doesn't cut it for me. I know some people love her but she's not my cup of tea. Bob is caring, really loves his team, pushes them hard and I love that. I'm also partial to him too because I work out to the BL DVD and he is the trainer on that. I also love Jillian because she would whip my butt and push me past the limitations that I place on myself. She is one tough cookie and you know she cares about her team! Beatings Beatings Beatings!

I think Bob appeals to my emotional needs that I have while losing weight and Jillian appeals to the competitor in me.

I would love if we could just morph Bob and Jillian into one super trainer!

Michele

 

[MIdanceMom]

I would definately choose Jillian. I need someone to kick my big behind. She would push me past my preconceived notions about my abilities. I also really respect her. I think that we are both witches would make an interesting dynamic.

Beth

 

[becka]

I need your help. I am in a very bad place right now and I am not sure I have the strength to deal with this right now.

I have not been feeling very well these past few days. I think I am getting sick and I am not kidding when I tell you that I have a monster case of PMS. The worst I have had in probably years. None of that is an excuse but I was really not very nice yesterday to my good friend here at work and I know she was upset. I just couldn’t deal with anything yesterday. This morning I knew I had to apologize because she didn’t deserve to be treated like that so I IM’d her, said that I knew she deserved an apology and to let me know if she wanted to talk.

We had planned last week to go out to lunch today and I had been saving up calories big time for it. I didn’t eat breakfast (just drank a Diet Pepsi ), didn’t bring a lunch or a snack to work figuring that we would probably still end up going out. I didn’t want to ask her about lunch because I was leaving the ball in her court if she wanted to talk to me and I have not heard anything. She ate lunch at her desk and I sat here wondering what I should do. I am afraid to eat anything for fear of not being able to stop eating. I am really just paralyzed. I know I really should try to find something to eat but I just can’t make myself. All I have had since 8:00 last night is two cans of Diet Pepsi. I haven’t even had any water at all today because I also can’t seem to make myself fill my water bottle and start drinking.

What is worse is that I have to stay late for a project I am working on so it will easily be 6:30-7:00 tonight before I can eat anything at home. I know this is really bad. If I eat something it will be really bad for me (not many options in the work vending machines) and if I don’t eat I know that is not good for me either. Which option is worse? Eat too much junk or not eat at all?

 

[jennz]

Oh no Becka! Can you go out still and grab a grilled chicken sandwich some where? Are you sure your friend got your IM? Maybe she just needs some time to cool off if you were as horrible as you think you were. I'm sure you're more on edge than you would be had you eaten, also - or I should say I would be if it were me.

You can't change what's happened, only how you go forward. You apologized, and now it's up to her. Or you can always try one more time.

Junk food might make you feel worse, both phsyically and emotionally.

Gosh I wish I had some words of wisdom but I don't just . Oh wait I do..."This too shall pass." You just have to make it to the past point now. But you can do it!! I know you can. Look at what a positive step you took, posting instead of eating. WTG!!!

 

[jennz]

Oooo...I was just checking my post and I saw my words of wisdom...

"there is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs."

Sig line of a very wise woman! Those stairs are just pretty hard to climb right now but keep putting one step in front of the other and you can do it! Pull out your list of positives about yourself from our early thread. Look at the pics of your kids and remind yourself why you're here...to live a long and healthy life to be with them! Will one candy bar do you in? No **as long as you stop at one**

P.S. You can have all the strength you need from me and the rest of the team to get you through this...

 

[ohMom]

BECKA! i'm so glad and honored to be here helping you through this difficult time and not empty calories!!

you are a good person, you are a good friend, a true friend will not throw away a real friendship over one tiff, no matter how big. give it time and prayers and a little

definately get some water in your system, you can not make it through the day dehydrated! you will fizzle and tired if you aren't already. if you truly can't leave, definately eat something. what are your vending options? are there cheez-its, pretzels, trail mix?? maybe granola bars or pop-tarts? i know not the best, but try for something with some protein in it. or maybe a fruit juice? popcorn?

and jennz is right....one candy bar will NOT sabotage you....you need energy to get through your day; starving is the opposite of healthy!

 

[luckywife]

Becka Here's hoping that everything works out between you and your friend. I'm sure it will, we've all been upset with somoene we care about it at one time or another, it just takes some people a little longer to get over having their feelings hurt. I'm sorry you're not feeling well, PMS really stinks! It sounds like you could really benefit from our next challenge....treating yourself to a few hot bubble baths. Get something in that belly besides Diet Pepsi and take care of yourself

 

[disneychrista]

I would have to say Bob. He is such a gentle person. And really seems to get to know the contestants.

Jillian is a little to in your face for me. Though I think she is a big softie deep down in side. And she does come from a place of KNOWING what it is like to be overwieght. She was overweight as a child/teen and slimed down while a teenager.

 

[VernRDH]

Becka-I am so sorry that you are going through a hard time today. We have all had those days. First, drink your water and eat something. No a candy bar is not your best choice, but get something into your body. Second, talk to your friend. Send a funny card, one of those women to women type ones KWIM? I have had this happen to me and have been the one to go 'round the bend when it was PMS time. But true friends will forgive. Everyone has given you great advice. But above all, be true to yourself. Take care of YOU. Because YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!

We love you and care about you.

 

[VernRDH]

For the question of which trainer I would pick, I would pick Jillian. Now don't get me wrong, I love Bob, he is soooo cute and caring, but I need Jillian. And as disneychrista said, Jillian KNOWS what it is like to be in our shoes. She struggles all the time, even though she is super fit. Listening to her radio show/podcast has shown me another side of her. I totally respect her and think she knows how to get it done. I loved what she did last night, making Julie or Isabeau (can't remember which) run at 12 mph to prove she could do it, don't doubt Jillian. She believes in her team and look, they have yet to lose a WI.

I see no one has picked Kim Not my cup of tea either.

 

[DisneyMomTwins]

Well, I would also pick Jillian, but I wouldn't have said that prior to Tuesday night. She showed her soft side and that made such a difference in how I viewed her. I already loved her, but I thought Bob was the most compassionate and I would need that aspect in a trainer.
Now, I still think Bob is compassionate and such a cutie!But like others have said, the "scare" factor in Jillian would really motivate me to not quit. I would be afraid of her "punishment" if I didn't give it my all! Knowing she is compassionate and tough would make her the trainer I would pick.

I hope everyone has a great week.

 

[goldcupmom]

First the update on DD.

Neurologist yesterday said the exam seemed normal. He, too, thinks the shots + prednisone are what is causing all of this. He says the headaches sound a bit like migraines, so he gave her a migraine medicine - took the 1st at 1:10, the 2nd at 4 & from what she said they did nothing. I'm REALLY hoping they kick in. Can't take another till 1:10 today.

I also called & went in to talk to 2 pharmacists yesterday who also concur. Unfortunately they say even a single prednisone 10 mg can stay in the body up to 7 - 10 days. She had 5 doses of 20 mg, combining with the Gardasil & flu vaccine, so no telling.

Then after the Neuro, she was in my car & grabbed her head making a bad face. After a few seconds she said she had gotten really dizzy, but that the pain was almost gone. She showed me poking a finger, then spreading out the rest. When the Dr. had asked about if there was pain when she was really dizzy she said she wasn't sure. guess now we know.

So, I called the Dr. back w/ that, + she finally admitted that the 2 times she's fallen dizzy, she starts getting dizzy, then is on the floor. Thinks she blacks out....lovely. And to top it off, my SIL called & when I told her the latest she told me that all 3 of DH sisters have bad migraines & his mom used to get them so bad she would have to be hospitalized. Maybe the drugs have triggered them in DD. He said he really didn't know what to do at that point with the additional info, but it did need to be in her chart. Said given the family history may have to get a bit stronger migraine med.

So, here I am at 7:27 a.m. and I have to make a decision on FL by 2:33 p.m. I just don't know. I'm hoping that DD is a bit better when she wakes up and that will make up my mind. If not, it's really a tough call. We both want to go. Drs all said it was OK. But.....I don't know what the pressure changes will do to her headache, ears, & definitely don't want her worse. If she gets to FL & feels horrid & whines, my DSis will NOT have patience nor be kind/happy. And, I don't want going to tire her too much and slow down the healing or make her unable to make school next Wed, if she were otherwise going to be able to go. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Wish I had a direct line to heaven to get the answers!!

If we decide to go, I may be very absent for a few days ....but I'll try to update on DSis computer.

I'd still have to choose Bob. I just relate better to guys & sports training. But Jillian would be a very close second.

Looks like everyone is doing well!!! Hang in there!!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

sorry this is late guys, I promise to have it ready next week on Tuesday!!!

Ok, inspired by the Biggest Loser TV show. At the beginning the contestants had to race to reach the trainers Bob and Kim. THe winning contestant got to pick their trainer. Lets Add Jillian to the mix, if you had the chance to pick one of the 3 trainers who would you pick... and most importantly WHY????

For me that is a tough call, before last nights show I would have said BOB without a doubt. He seems to REALLY care about his team. He pushes them, but he gets to know them first and work with them and their goals, insecurities, and dreams. But yesterday I saw a side of Jillian that was amazing. When the girl said Jillian was crazy for thinking she could run that fast, Jillian made her do it, and then told her to not ever question her belief in her team. And then she cried with the team too... when the girls showed off their looser fitting clothes. That was amazing. The beatings, beatings, beatings, paired with love and support would be a great combo. I think Jillian scares me a little too! But seeing all of this last night, and thinking that if I wanted to REALLY do this, I would now have to pick Jillian because I would think Bob would be within my comfort zone, but Jillian would really push me and by choosing her I would be stepping out of my comfort zone. I am so tired of staying in my comfort zone because of my weight, it is time to step out of the comfort zone... so I choose JILLIAN!

I'd pick Jillian too. I'd probably hate her every minute of it, but I need somebody to ride me. I like Bob too. I've never cared for Kim much, but I can't tell you why. I still haven't figured it out. LOL


{{{Becka}}}

{{{Julie & dd}}}

 

[jennz]

I'd pick Bob too...I really like Jillian and I think she pushes so hard because she wants to prove her people that they CAN do it and get past the mental block but I don't rise to that type of challenge, I run away and eat!! Bob seems more of the constant nagging type, I can deal with that.

 

[hrpufnsash]

You know -- I have thought about this questions for the last two days. I want to say Jillian, but I think the first time she screamed in my face - I might be rebellious. Jillian is my favorite, but Bob would probably be a better match to motivate me.

I didn't watch last season. Is Jillian just so much of a bigger "personality" type person that she drowns Kim? Or did Kim not have that much personality on her own last year? Bob gels with anybody.