BL Challange - Red Team - Week 2

[lisaviolet]

Happy Monday morning everyone! My weekend was somewhat successful as far as food goes. I did eat a bit of junk, but not the amount I usually would...I saved the splurges for stuff I really wanted! The half marathon was great, the weather was wonderful, and afterward I spotted a girl in a W.I.S.H. shirt...I was so excited! I introduced myself, and she was running with a friend who is also here on the boards, so I got to meet 2 WISHers! It was so cool to see some of these people in real life! What a great way to top off the day.

It looks like overall we had a pretty good first week. I'm anxious, too, to know when we found out how our team did against the others.

For me, it will be about pushing the water this week...GO TEAM!

Yeah Tracy!!!!!! Fantastic!

Hey the WISHers at the race - was it 3DisneyKids - Erika?

 

[disneychrista]

Question of the Day - Monday:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

 

[tracyz]

Yeah Tracy!!!!!! Fantastic!

Hey the WISHers at the race - was it 3DisneyKids - Erika?

Yes, it was! She was so nice...I wasn't sure if it was a little wierd, approaching her out of nowhere, but she was wearing the shirt...and she was so welcoming.

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

Not much to say about my screen name except I should have been more creative!

 

[luckywife]

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

I guess my screen name isn't all that creative. I think I have the BEST husband ever so I'm a lucky wife lol

 

[lisaviolet]

Yes, it was! She was so nice...I wasn't sure if it was a little wierd, approaching her out of nowhere, but she was wearing the shirt...and she was so welcoming.

Wild!!!!

I was reading your post and went wait - something is feeling like deja vu.

I know - I know. She is so giving and so wonderful.

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

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Not much to say about my screen name except I should have been more creative!

Ummm, what she said!

I guess my screen name isn't all that creative. I think I have the BEST husband ever so I'm a lucky wife lol

Maybe you don't think it's creative but it sure is lovely. Makes me smile.

 

[yanni2]

Food was okay this weekend, exercise was non existant, but my daughter did wonderful for her first competition ever. She was very calm and focused which I was so happy about. Her scores were: Vault: 8.875, Bars: 8.35, Beam: 8.325, Floor: 8.85. Her All Around score was 34.4.

She is thrilled. Bars and Beam are her hardest events and she has been working so hard on those. She said the beam was wobbly and shook while they were doing their routines, but she was the only one to stay on the whole routine and finish in the required time.

She has qualified for Zones (needed 32 AA score) and almost qualified for States (need 35 AA score). She was hoping for Zones and can now see that States is possible.

Next competition on Saturday and she wants to qualify for States at this one.

As for today:
Food = good and on track
Exercise = 20 minutes on ellyptical
Water = 36 ounces and counting

My username: my dh calls me Yanni as a nickname (from my middle name Yvonne) and 2 for my 2 dds

Michelle

 

[CharityLynn]

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

Like a few of the others..not so creative its my first and middle name...

I had a pretty good weekend beyond feeling yucky. I'm starting to feel better now. I've had a horrible day today, not because of food or exercise although those weren't great either.

My son's ear was hurting so he woke me up at 5am. So first thing in the morning I made him a Dr. Appointment. His doctors office is pretty far because we never changed doctors for him when we moved. (love the office) anyways on our way there we get a flat tire, on the highway!!!! So scary. A nice guy picked us up, I know another but he was nice and dropped us off near the doctors office.

Went in found out he has Swimmer's ear, without swimming.. He's in a lot of pain but he's alright. We get a tow for the van. My step dad goes to put our spare (which wasn't in the van but at home in garage ) only to find out that our other front tire is really bad (showing medal..) and the spare has a nail in it!

So I had to go into our Disney Money to pay for 2 new tires. Now I have to tell my husband about the money and 2 new tires.

So yeah not good.

Charity

 

[3DisneyKids]

Happy Monday morning everyone! My weekend was somewhat successful as far as food goes. I did eat a bit of junk, but not the amount I usually would...I saved the splurges for stuff I really wanted! The half marathon was great, the weather was wonderful, and afterward I spotted a girl in a W.I.S.H. shirt...I was so excited! I introduced myself, and she was running with a friend who is also here on the boards, so I got to meet 2 WISHers! It was so cool to see some of these people in real life! What a great way to top off the day.

It looks like overall we had a pretty good first week. I'm anxious, too, to know when we found out how our team did against the others.

For me, it will be about pushing the water this week...GO TEAM!

And what Tracy didn't tell you is that she ROCKED this half marathon! It about killed me (it was my first and I have only been running for 6 months), but she is an absolute goddess! You are totally lucky to have her on your BL team!

Here is a pic of us after the race. This is Joanne (groovygirls here on the boards), me in the middle (Erika/3DisneyKids), and Tracy.

Joanne and I only met that morning as well, though we had PMd here on the boards and knew that we would each be at this race. Tracy was a great surprise and I am so glad that she came up and introduced herself!

Tracy--PM me your e-mail address if you want the pics!

 

[lisaviolet]

And what Tracy didn't tell you is that she ROCKED this half marathon! It about killed me (it was my first and I have only been running for 6 months), but she is an absolute goddess! You are totally lucky to have her on your BL team!

Here is a pic of us after the race. This is Joanne (groovygirls here on the boards), me in the middle (Erika/3DisneyKids), and Tracy.

Joanne and I only met that morning as well, though we had PMd here on the boards and knew that we would each be at this race. Tracy was a great surprise and I am so glad that she came up and introduced herself!

Tracy--PM me your e-mail address if you want the pics!

Hi Erika!

So Tracy - I got a sneak preview of this pic on another thread. So I've learned many things. One, you're cute!! and the most important item - ummmm - where's the weight to lose?

Loved seeing ya.

Lisa

 

[PatsGirl]

PatsGirl as in Patriots Girl Went to the Patriots game yesterday and might have to change my screen name, j/k. Love my football so PatsGirl seemed appropriate.

Had a so-so week foodwise and never had much time to exercise. Did manage 2 15-minute walks yesterday and a friend convinced me to walk/jog with her for 2 1/2 miles today (took 50 minutes). I haven't jogged in 30 years so I'm off to take 3 advil and get into bed, lol. I've been a non-smoker for 10 years and I must admit I was a bit surprised at my inability to jog for more than a few minutes at a time

 

[lynnielou]

HI

Well I had no exercise over the weekend but that is okay. Food was not too bad, I work hard to keep my portions down.

Today, 45 minutes for 3.3 mile run outside.


As far as my screen name, well like most I have combined my first name, (lynn), with the beginning of my middle name (louise). I really needed something catchy and easy to remember.

Have a great Tuesday!

 

[disneychrista]

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

Another not to creative name.

 

[VernRDH]

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

Vern is the nickname I go by with my family and select friends. If you remember the Ernest movies from the 80's where he was always saying "Hey Vern" to the neighbor you never saw, that is where it is from. RDH is for registered dental hygienist, which is what I do.

 

[IlliniMouse]

My DIS screen name.... I totally go blank when I need to create user names. And if I come up with something that seems really clever, it's taken already. So the brainstorm behind my name is I'm from Illinois and I was planning my trip to see the Mouse when I joined...and so we have IlliniMouse.

I didn't have much luck dodging the food today. Someone had candy corn mixed with peanuts today and I found myself eating those. Then someone else brought in this swiss chees/almond dip and crackers. Then at my Mom's I found myself eating cookies she had on the table. I wanna know why food sitting in front of me finds its way into my mouth 90% of the time. It's like my brain goes on autopilot and food jumps in my mouth. I need to stop that!!!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!!

 

[tracyz]

Hi Erika!

So Tracy - I got a sneak preview of this pic on another thread. So I've learned many things. One, you're cute!! and the most important item - ummmm - where's the weight to lose?

Loved seeing ya.

Lisa

Aw, thanks Lisa! Most of that weight is hidden under my shirt...the big tummy bulge that is the gift of having 2 kids!!

 

[sahbushka]

Question of the Day:
Tell us about your DIS screen name

OK, so the sah part was my initials before I was married, and the bushka part is from a nickname I had as a toddler...my aunts and uncles were dressing me up and when they were done they said I looked like a babushka....a russian grandmother...at least that is the story they have told me. I think my mom even has a picture of it somewhere!

The last couple days weren't so good food wise but today was better and tomorrow will be even better still! Had a fantastic WW recipe today...chimichangas! Yum! They are pretty easy to make and taste great for only 6 points or so each = 300 calories.

Talk soon,
Sarah

Hey, when are they going to announce our biggest loser?!?!

 

[Katy Belle]

Hello RED TEAM!

I did my weigh in for WW this morning and I'm down another lb! The eating hasn't been great so I was really happy with that. I'm way motivated today after seeing the scale down

Last night dinner was a huge salad with a grilled chicken breast cut up on top and a bunch of watermelon. THEN I went to a "girls night out" at one of my neighbors house. UGH. Cheese, chocolate, cheese, WINE,cheese, crackers. You get the idea So I was surprised at the good news on the scale and won't be surprised if Friday I'm up!

All in all I'm doing well food wise and its working.

Katy

 

[DisneyMama629]

I actually got up and jogged this morning. I've really been putting off my marathon training. I've gained half of what I lost last Friday. I better get back on track if I'm going to be down this Friday.

 

[ohMom]

morning everyone

i pulled this off the BL6 sticky:

* Monday night or Tuesday morning on the weekly team thread an official announcement is made naming our Biggest Loser superstars. The top ten losers for the week on each team will be named according to the percentage of weight lost for the week. The #1 Biggest Loser on each team for the week gets to claim and proudly display the following clippie for the week of their reign.

yesterday was a great workout day for me. today my chore is yard work so i'm hoping to burn lots of calories foodwise -- i'm doing much better than i had, but i i need to start journaling again. ok, i'll get it out today and commit to recording every bite for this day. i'm really trying to stay focused

screen name -- I registered on DIS a long long time ago, i think like in 2000? anyhow, my DH works in IT and told me not to use anything resembling my real name, so i thought "Ohio Mom" and there you go. unfortunately i have this thing where i don't push the shift key often (as you can see) so no capitalization and now folks think i'm "oohhh Mom" in sarcastic teenage whiny voice really -- i guess i'm both!

speed intervals -- i don't have an official plan in front of me but this is what i did. using my Garmin/stopwatch I would warmup for maybe 10 mins, then do intervals of 1 min 'speed' where i'd really concentrate on my form and push my speed, than 4 mins of 'normal' speed. The key here is to maintain your pace and not slow down on the longer interval. I'd loop that however long than a 5-10 min cooldown. What this does, I believe, is creates 'muscle memory' know when we hear if you do the same exercise all the time it becomes less effective. this way i used it to my advantage. as the one minute becomes easier you can shorten your slower interval until you feel maybe you can walk 3-4 mins at a fast pace and then switch out. like 3-4 mins fast, 2 mins slow. There may be a specific formula or training program but i just went with what i felt my body was up to for the day. always pushing just a little though so that i felt like i had accomplished too. play around with different timing to find one that suits you, i don't think there is a magic number, make sense?

off i go to make some egg beaters and turkey sausage for breakfast

HAVE A GREAT DAY ON PLAN EVERYONE!! YOU ARE WORTH IT AND YOU WILL FEEL SO GOOD AT THE END OF THE DAY KNOWING YOU ACCOMPLISHED ANOTHER DAY ON THE RIGHT PATH IN YOUR JOURNEY!!

 

[sahbushka]

Morning all! I am starting the day off right with a granola bar, multivitamin and bottle of water. I will be having leftover chimichangas for lunch and stirfry with rice for dinner. I am hoping to be able to measure everything and not go over my ww points for the day. I am also hoping to get some exercise in for the day. Have a great one everyone!

Sarah