BL 3 - Red Team week 5

[dare2dream]

It's weigh in day Red Losers!

I'm looking forward to hearing from everyone today. Please email or PM me by midnight EST tonight. I need to have everyones info by the deadline please.

How are you doing with the weekly team challenge?

If you don't know what I am talking about check it out here. We need the help of the entire Red Team with this challenge. We won the first weekly team challenge partly because we had the highest number of participants. We can keep our challenge winner clippies until the new winner is named on Thursday. Please email or PM me your total points by tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 PM EST. If you have any question about point calculations ask away here on this thread. Even if you were only able to accomplish a few things this week please let me know. We need all the points we can get.

Question of the Day

We have just completed 4 weeks on the WISH Biggest Loser Challenge. Are you happy with were you are? Is the challenge helping you? Are you glad you are doing this or is it a waste of your valuable time?

Me first - I am not happy with my weight loss so far, but if I am not trying my hardest I will not get the results I want. I am glad I am doing this because it would probably be worse if I was not. I feel accountable to my team, and I want to do better. This challenge is worth my time and I need to use my time more wisely taking care of me and doing what I know I should be doing. Today I will focus on one hour at a time.

I can not believe the incredible amount of time it takes me to do this team captain stuff. Tuesday I am practically glued to the computer all day. I worry about everything and when I do not hear from team members by the deadline I am very concerned. I pester them and annoy them with numerous PMs. I am very concerned about my one non reporter from last week who has still not checked in. I wonder if I will hear from her this week. One of my non reporters from last week was in the hospital, she is now home and doing better, one was on vacation, and one missed the deadline but did report a weight. We have had two drop outs. I can not blame myself for that. They did not feel they had the time to devote to this challenge, family needs were more important.

Let's get talking Red Team. Check in today and share what's on your mind.

Have a healthy day!

Red Team rocks!!!

 

[dizchick]

Morning Team! Brenda, thanks for all the the time that you've devoting to being team captain - I can't imagine how much work it is!

My weight this week was a slight gain (I believe b/c I went on vacation last week), but is still a tad lower than my starting weight. This week I'm going to push myself very hard, especially on my exercise. I'm not incredibly happy with how I've done this past month - but I'm trying to be easy on myself given that in the past month I've moved to a new city, started a new job and went on vacation for a week. Given that, I think I'm doing ok...but I can do better.

Hope everyone else's week was a good one and here's to a loss for next week!

 

[simpilotswife]

Hey all. Had some loss this week. Next week may not because I am going to my brother's house for the weekend.

So far I am pretty satisfied. I feel like I have a goal and plan on sticking to it.

 

[tinkamom]

Brenda- I'm sorry you had a bad week. Hang in there, it will get better! There must be something in the air...the last two weeks have not been great for me either! When I start to lose my willpower, or just don't feel like going for my walk, I FORCE myself to do it and then I feel better afterward.

I started my weight loss journey before this challenge started and have lost a total of 23.2 lbs so far! I started simply making small changes, baby steps! First I worked on drinking water and going for a walk each night, then measuring food, then changing to whole grains. The walks got longer and faster and the food choices got better as time went by. It was easier, I think, because I didn't change everything at once.

The thing that finally got me serious about my weight loss was when the DR said my BP was a little high and if it didn't get back to normal I would need meds. It wasn't just about looks anymore! As I walk every night I tell myself that each lap is another drop in BP! I just keep reminding myself that if I continue to eat/act healthy I will be back to normal in both looks and health!

I check my pressure every few days and its been ranging from 114/70 to 123/73 so its working!

Find a good reason for your weight loss, not just looks! Something that scares you. (Even if your healthy now, any obesity risk will work!) Wage war with it and win! You can do it!

 

[cccm]

Running to airport.....hopefully will be able to check back in tonight once I get settled at hotel (and assuming I don't have too much work).

I finally broke the 180 plateau that I have not been able to get past for over 18 months!!!!!!

 

[mom2alix]

I had a lousy week health-wise, but a great week for wieght loss. Now that I'm feeling better, I'm pretty happy about it. I did miss 2 trainer appointments last week and didn't get to the gym until last night. I'll get in a good workout today so I can at least earn a few points for the team challenge.

My weight loss at 4 weeks isn't as high as I would like (I'm impatient), but I am glad to have lost something. If nothing else, the losing is SO hard that it should inspire us to maintain once we hit goal weight. Who wants to go through this again?

Brenda, thanks for being team captain - you're doing a great job!

 

[Nancy]

Running to airport.....hopefully will be able to check back in tonight once I get settled at hotel (and assuming I don't have too much work).

I finally broke the 180 plateau that I have not been able to get past for over 18 months!!!!!!

Yippee!!!! I'll bet that was an awesome feeling!

I had a lousy week health-wise, but a great week for wieght loss. Now that I'm feeling better, I'm pretty happy about it. I did miss 2 trainer appointments last week and didn't get to the gym until last night. I'll get in a good workout today so I can at least earn a few points for the team challenge.

My weight loss at 4 weeks isn't as high as I would like (I'm impatient), but I am glad to have lost something. If nothing else, the losing is SO hard that it should inspire us to maintain once we hit goal weight. Who wants to go through this again?

Brenda, thanks for being team captain - you're doing a great job!

This is my second go around with WW for a BIG weight loss. I have a much better mind set this time around and while I am losing slower than I did last time, but I think I'm actually doing better because I know I will stick with it this time. Last time I really deprived myself, this time I am eating better but I don't deprive myself of anything. I am still losing every week, just 1 or 2 pounds instead of the 4 or 5 I did last time.

I am also impatient; wouldn't it be nice if we had a magic pill we could take and wake up at our ideal weight? I just keep telling myself it took me 15 years to get to this weight so if it takes me a year or so to get it off that's what it will be.

 

[bcvprincesses]

Hi all. Just checking in. I thought I was going to have a huge loss this week. I worked out so hard for our weekly challenge and I have nothing to show for it. I didn't change at all this week. This really is a huge let down for myself and our team. I guess I will have to work harder this week.

Brenda thank you for everything you do. It really does mean a lot to me. I couldn't do this without all of you. Lets go red team.

 

[dare2dream]

Nancy, sometimes I really want that pill too. But then I remember that I am traveling on a journey to a wonderful destination. I know along the way there will be rough spots and there also be beautiful vistas. I will build confidence as I conquer the many obstacles that I will encounter along the way. I will enjoy the good times along the way with good friends. I will savor the picturesque beauty along the path as I move forward to enjoy more of life. Along the way I will have plenty of time to spend with myself as I heal from my self-loathing and l will slowly learn to love myself. I will develop new skills and talents I never knew I possessed. I will develop the determination that I will need to make sure that I always stay in a place where I am happy and not backtrack to a place that is detrimental to me. I know that when I arrive at the destination I will appreciate all the hard work I have undertaken to get there. After so much work I will also appreciate more the beauty of the destination.

If I used a magic pill I would miss all the experiences I will go through on this journey. These experiences will shape my character and influence me for the rest of my life.

So for today, I will continue on the path. Today I am firmly where I need to be headed in the right direction. I will move along and celebrate each hour today that I successfully complete toward my destination.

Nancy, and the red of my Red Team friends, I hope your journey goes well today.

Have a healthy day!

 

[dare2dream]

Please let me know if you did or did not participate. If you did participate please let me know how many points you earned. Remember the cut off to earn points is midnight tonight.

Thanks!

 

[cherylp3]

Brenda, I never got my answers regarding the weekly challenge. What do I do?

 

[dare2dream]

Cherylp3 (Cheryl), I'm sorry I never got back to you with a definate answer. The consensus I got from Biggest Loser central supports my thoughts from Saturday.

If your stretching at Curves totals 10 minutes then after two sessions you have earned 5 points. You may have to add stretching to your regular routine to equal 10 minutes for the stretching to count.

In my mind cardio is exercise that gets your heart rate up for an extended period of time. A regular walk will not do this. A 'powerwalk' with arms pumping and feet flying would qualify as cardio.

Thanks for you help with the challenge. I hope you had a good week.

Have a healthy day!

 

[bridgetgabbie]

Hello Guys,

This week was a good weigh in week, thankfully after a not so good last week. It seems like when I have a hard workout I retain water and don't lose as well, but have faith it catches up with you for those who are down about working so hard this week.

I am happy with my progress so far. I joined WW in May hoping to lose my weight and get in shape for the Disney Marathon and I never imagined the results I have gotten. This challenge has helped me in that I am embarrassed to have a bad week and report it online, so I do seem to work slightly harder when I have to report it to you all. The Biggest Loser aspect is also a motivation in that I LOVE the show and try so hard to be "The Biggest Loser".

Robin

 

[mom2alix]

Hi all. Just checking in. I thought I was going to have a huge loss this week. I worked out so hard for our weekly challenge and I have nothing to show for it. I didn't change at all this week. This really is a huge let down for myself and our team. I guess I will have to work harder this week.

Brenda thank you for everything you do. It really does mean a lot to me. I couldn't do this without all of you. Lets go red team.

Just wanted to check and see if you happened to take measurements? With a lot of workouts (especially with weights) and little weight loss, you may find that what you've actually lost is inches! Muscle weighs more than fat, but it takes up less space. Are your pants a little more comfortable or even loose? Don't get discouraged!

 

[dare2dream]

Hey Red Losers, did you see Weekly Team Challenge #3?

Check it out here. We are challenged this week to reward ourselves with wholesome activities instead of food. It's time to feed our souls.

This one I can do. Let's really take the time to work on this one.

Don't forget to report your point total for challenge #2 to me by 3 pm EST tomorrow, Wednesday!

It's been a good day for me, I'm gettin my groove back on. Hope your day has gone well too.

 

[maryliz]

Hi Team. I seem to be retaining a bunch of water, and I was up a pound today. I'm not happy about this ... but I only have myself to blame. I am doing great drinking my water. I'm doing great with my exercise. My buddies couldn't go with me yesterday at lunch, so I went out with the attitude that I'd just do the scheduled 30 minutes. Then I remembered to add another 10 minutes for the challenge ... then I decided to go our full route, totalling 60 minutes of vigourous powerwalking. I was so proud of myself. Then I got up this morning, and the scale did this.

I know that I haven't been journalling my food ... and obviously this is the result. But I've decided not to get down on myself ... I'm moving my body again, I have more energy, and I'm actually enjoying it. If this challenge does nothing for me other than kick-start my powerwalking again, then I'll be OK with that. Because it's better than where I was 6 weeks ago.

I need a Disney trip to motivate me ... maybe I really will win the Disney Mom's contest.

Onwards and downwards ... 'cause upwards was really the pits today.

Brenda ... my challenge points are at work ... I'll PM you in the morning.

 

[Nancy]

I have no challenge points this week, sorry guys.

I just don't exercise at all. I am on my feet 8 hours a day and do a lot of running around at work, the last thing I want to do before or after work is exercise.

I need to go check out the current challenge and see what it is.

 

[dare2dream]

Good morning Red Team. I am sipping my water and ravenously hungry so I know I am eating better. I had TWO exercise sessions yesterday and I am doing better with my program. I am going to the library today. What are you up to?

Attention Red Team

24 of our 37 team members have weighed in for the week. I am still waiting to hear from 13 members, no make that 12, one checked in while I was compiling this message. I have send PM reminders to them. PLEASE GET YOUR WEIGHT TO ME BY MIDNIGHT EST ON TUESDAY!!! It really makes my life easier.

Also if you were able to take part in last week's exercise team challenge please report your total points by 3 PM EST today, Wednesday. Here's a link to check out the challenge. So far our points are very dismal compared to last week, as I expected them to be. Every point counts to earn us another victory. Next weeks challenge looks really fun. Check it out here. Print out that task list and get busy. I know we can rack up points with this one. I expect to see several team members get the 75 maximum points for the week.

GO RED TEAM!!

Question of the day

Let's go somewhere completely different today. Let's go to Disney. This is the DIS and we have some real fanatics here. Tell about your Disney trips. On your last trip did your weight hinder your enjoyment in any way? How will a weight loss help you to enjoy your next Disney visit more?

Me first. In 1976 on a road trip out west when I was 16 my family went to Disneyland. They had tickets for attractions back then and the surrounding area was a lot different than it is now. I had a great time. You would think growing up in Maryland my family would have been to WDW but we never did. In 1989 my in-laws moved to Florida. We finally visited them with our three kids for Christmas in 96. They paid for a family trip to Epcot. It was a hoot. We went after Christmas and surprisingly the crowds were not bad in the morning, as the day progressed it got more packed but not too bad. My in-laws had season passes and had been to Epcot many times before. All day they rushed us around commando style to make sure we got to see all the best attractions. I would have preferred a more leisurely pace but we only had one day to do it all. Sadly they left Florida shortly after that and we never got the family back to WDW.

My last Disney trip was July 05 back to Disneyland. In June that year our son married a lovely lady he met in college that is originally from San Bernardino, California. They were married in Utah and had a reception there for family and relatives. In July they had a reception in CA and in August had one in MD. (Thank goodness my engaged DS that is getting married in November is only having one reception in MD). Anyway, DH and I attended each reception and while we were in CA I wanted to go to DL. I dragged DH kicking and screaming. We were only there 3 1/2 days. I would have liked more time there. It was hot and crowded and did not get to do it all. We had a great time but by day two my feet were very sore. I did not prepare myself very well for all the walking and my excess weight sure did not help at all. There are many attractions I would like to have tried if I was thinner and had more confidence. When I reach my weight loss goal I will take my carefully planned perfect trip to WDW, just DH and I. I'm sure I will have to drag him kicking and screaming there too. He thinks Disney is only for kids. He thinks we need to wait to take the grandkids. I don't think so. For that trip my weight will not prevent me from doing anything I want to do.

Check in and say Hi! today Red Team. Every time you DIS stop by here and post. Let's share and encourage each other as we continue this journey to good health.

Have a healthy day!

Red Team Rocks!!!

 

[bcvprincesses]

Hey everyone. I am in a better mood today. I was really shocked that last night the red team lost very little weight. I guess that really made me feel better about myself. I do see that my pants are not as tight. This is really working and I can do it. I really like this weeks challenge. It sounds like fun. I think I can really rock this week. Off to finish school with my girls. Have a great day.

 

[Nursejilly]

HI all! I didn't have a loss this past week in fact i had a gain! The funny thing is today i weighed myself and i was down 2 pds from yesterday! My jeans feel looser...I am having bad sinus headaches so i didn't get to go for a walk last PM. I am hoping to get one in tonight! Have a great week!