BL challenge ~ BLUE TEAM ~ wk1

[hobbester]

Thanks everyone for all of the birthday wishes. I have not done too bad today.

In case you can't wait till tomorrow night to watch the show, go to nbc.com and you can watch the first hour. It shows the couples and some of the workouts. Just an FYI if you can't wait!

 

[Sabrina_Mouse]

Hey Everyone!

I did not do too well over the weekend. I went to a Lia Sophia jewelry party yesterday and the hostess had yummy treats although I think I did okay overall.

Then today I had a migraine so no exercise. But the migraine has passed and tomorrow is a new day.

I haven't read all of the posts yet. It's great that we have such an active group.

Have a good evening and talk to you all tomorrow.

 

[Jaime]

Everyone is doing so great with the challenge!

Getting ready for bed...I was going to watch BL online before bed but it's not avaiable in my location...I'm in Canada...

Have a great night all!

 

[jimmduck]

Ok I am back. I have really enjoyed taking the time to review some of your introductory posts.

I am 50 years old, Canadian (Nova Scotia) and am really happy to be part of this again. Actually, I have not been on the WISH boards in a while and did not even know this was starting until a member kindly wrote and told me. I did not even know that a new season of BL is starting up again tomorrow. Yeah!

What are my goals. Not much - just lose 100 lbs by next month.

Ok I am kidding. I actually am almost 15 pounds lighter than I was when the last BL ended - but before you congratulate me, I don't recommend my method.

On August 30th I took real sick - a nasty case of stomach flu. Real nasty, knocked me out of work for a week (I am a lawyer and never missed that much time before - not even when I broke my ankle). I could not keep down anything (And I do mean anything) for over a week.

Anyway, went back to WW last Thursday and she could not believe the scale. So I am trying to use it as a springboard and forge ahead - but alas, my appetite is back to normal.

I still like WW and choose it as the best plan for me.

Also training to walk a half marathon the end of November, which will be a tremendous challenge. There is a 7 hour time limit so it will be an endurance fest mostly, and I have to build back up slowly, given the illness.

First up is a 10k in October.

Way to go Vija and good luck with the belt!

I am looking forward to this fresh challenge.

Have a "magical losing day" people.

Go Blue

Linda

 

[ReAnSt]

Hi my name is Becky.

I had lost 70 pounds 30 away from my goal. But I fell of the band wagon. I gained about 20 pounds back. I would like to lose 50 pounds, for a total loss of 100 pounds.

I am supposed to be training for a 5 mile run in October. Instead I am off my foot waiting for my 5th metatarsal to heal. I fractured it 7 weeks ago and am still wearing a walking cast. It is no longer fractured but the bone is not as thick as the rest of the bone. So I wait and heal some more.

I need to eat healthy. I will eat healthy most of the day and then just fall off the band wagon at some point and then be totally off it for the day.

Gooooooo Blue

 

[cjackearl]

First, Happy Birthday hobbester!

My body is gearing up for "that time of the month" and so today I was whipped! I did well, but I relied on prepackaged stuff all day. I had a Slim Fast for breakfast, a KFC meal for lunch, but before your jaw drops too far, it is the one shown in the WW magazine, p.30: A drumstick, side of mashed potatoes no gravy, and side of green beans. 290 calories, or 6 points. I ordered an extra side and gave it to my daughter along with my biscuit and thigh. Dinner was a Lean Cuisine butternut squash ravioli-my favorite! I also had a 100 calorie pack rice crispy treat. I find I need to keep some of this diet stuff on hand for days like today. I also need to know which are the best choices at restaurants I might hit with kids, friends, etc. That's real life.

 

[ReAnSt]

1) Start carrying a water bottle around and drink throughout the day- 6 to 8 glasses is ideal
Already do this on a daily basis

2) Give yourself an extra hour in the grocery store. Spend the time looking at labels and serving sizes on your common food choices and find healthier items to replace them
I can try to do this. But walking is still kind of an issue. I am still wearing a walking boot cast. I guess I could ride one of the electric cart things, but I would be better off walking myself.

3) Buy a pedometer. They range from $5-$20 usually or currently can be found in Wheaties boxes as the prize. You are supposed to take 10,000 steps a day.
I have one, just need to locate it

4) Locate and/or buy some fitness clothes. You need good shoes when starting a fitness regimen.
I have clothing. I need a new pair of sneakers, but I cannot do that until my foot is healed. I was trying to locate some before I hurt myself, size 11 or 12 women's narrow shoes are not easy to come by

5) Don’t stress. You have 15 weeks to get the hang of this and get closer to your goal, so don’t go gung-ho and burn yourself out.
Good as I have a few more weeks of healing left. I may start trying to ride my stationary bike.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

The carb counting isn't as hard as I feared it would be, at least for now. In fact, I find that I'm actually consistently eating lower than the limit she set for me.

On September 27th I'm going to be participating in the Step Out for Diabetes Walk in KC. You can find the link in the bottom of my signature, you guys will get a kick out of the picture I'm sure!

 

[Jaime]

First, Happy Birthday hobbester!

My body is gearing up for "that time of the month" and so today I was whipped! I did well, but I relied on prepackaged stuff all day. I had a Slim Fast for breakfast, a KFC meal for lunch, but before your jaw drops too far, it is the one shown in the WW magazine, p.30: A drumstick, side of mashed potatoes no gravy, and side of green beans. 290 calories, or 6 points. I ordered an extra side and gave it to my daughter along with my biscuit and thigh. Dinner was a Lean Cuisine butternut squash ravioli-my favorite! I also had a 100 calorie pack rice crispy treat. I find I need to keep some of this diet stuff on hand for days like today. I also need to know which are the best choices at restaurants I might hit with kids, friends, etc. That's real life.

What a cool way to treat yourself without the extra calories. Our KFC here are so different.

Can't really help you with your restaurant question many menu's are different here in Canada...but for everyone from Canada Swiss Chalet is a great choice when choosing a family restaurant to eat at...a friend of mine went on a herbal program too loose all her weight and they recommend Swiss Chalet to eat at...choose white meat...don't eat the skin(my favorite part) and have a bake potato with sour cream instead of butter...and a side salad with one of their light dressing's on the side(I always bring my favorite low cal dressing in a small container with me to restaurants...it is a creamy cesar one and I always order my potato with no butter or sourcream on it and put my dressing on it...yummy.) I alway skip the bun and butter if I can.

 

[Jaime]

The carb counting isn't as hard as I feared it would be, at least for now. In fact, I find that I'm actually consistently eating lower than the limit she set for me.

On September 27th I'm going to be participating in the Step Out for Diabetes Walk in KC. You can find the link in the bottom of my signature, you guys will get a kick out of the picture I'm sure!

I love the picture! What a great thing to do.

 

[Jaime]

Good Morning Blue team! How is everyone doing?

I am excited about the show tonight it is my favorite show.

Well I had to many temptation yesterday but I did really well never fell for any off them. DH is complaining his portions at dinner have doubled oops...I having been trying to get rid of my favorite temptations by giving them to him

 

[njmom23grls]

I also need to know which are the best choices at restaurants I might hit with kids, friends, etc. That's real life.

Try dwlz.com for restaurant calorie information - includes WW points scroll down to restaurants. I make a list of places I would visit and a little note about the points value for things I would order - you could do the same for the calorie count

 

[TammyNC]

Not much to post today...did pretty well in what I ate yesterday...got my water in but no exercise. I am really having trouble getting that motivation going along with the timing but will work on it. No walking outside today though, it is pouring buckets here.

I do feel better though, just being in better control of myself and watching portions and getting lots of fluid in.

Have a great OP day everyone...will try to get back onto the computer later today. I have BL set to record tonight, not sure that I'll actually get to sit and watch it when it comes on but will see it before the weekend.

 

[Bellybee]

Hi everyone,

Sounds like it is going well. I had subway for lunch today which is not as bad as it could be I love subway yummy.

We are going to a shopping centre (mall) tomorrow and I am bound to bring home krispy kreme donuts though bad bad bad but yummy.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Is everybody watching Biggest Loser tonight? I am conflicted as House id on tonight as well. Which to watch, which to watch. This is a hard decision.

 

[natale1980]

I've already got it marked on my TV. I'll be tuning in to see how everyone does!! I can't believe how much weight they lose!!! It's like there is a new person by the end of the season.

-nat

 

[Hypermommy]

I'm having such a hard time keeping up with such an active thread. If I don't answer you or something it just means I didn't see the message!

I think I'm starting to get the hang of the idea that this is a lifestyle change instead of a diet. And little steps, little steps.... so today, after being so busy and stressed at work that all I wanted was burger and fries for lunch (which I didn't get to take until 3:30), we instead went to the mexican place up the road. I got quesadilla rellanos but -- and get this -- with chicken instead of beef! Me?! Voluntarily turning down red meat!!!!! AND I brought half of it back with me to have tonigth for supper (becuase it was really good). I'm just feeling a little bit happy with myself right now ;-)

 

[4Goofys4Dis]

I know what you mean (about keeping up with an active thread!) its not easy!! But I am so glad to hear that everyone is so into this!! I went out today and biked for 45 minutes (about 10 miles) and it felt GREAT! I haven't biked (other than short rides with my kids) for years.

I am walking tonight with a friend and starting WW online tonight too. Its reading this thread that got my motivation going (thanks all!).

Blue team ROCKS!!

 

[SILLYANDI]

Hi everyone, I'm Andrea and I am ready to lose! I LOVE going to the gym but I also LOVE to eat! We are going on the Magic in Dec so I am hoping to tone up and lose weight for the swimsuit!

I am making a commitment to workout t least 4 days a week, I love the cycling class at the gym but I'm also going to try the lift class to get toned..


Let's go BLUE!

 

[uptown_girl44]

I need some suggestions... I work in an airport which means no liquids (water included) because I have to go through security to get to our store. I have no idea how I am going to drink all my water for the day if I can't at work. There aren't any drinking fountains, only bottled water at approx $2 a bottle. Any ideas?