BL3 Blue Team Week 7!

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Announcing Blue teams biggest losers!


1st place LaLaRoo78 1.74% loss!
2nd place auntimo3 1.68% loss!
3rd place becka 1.62% loss!
4th place Fishbone† 1.15% loss!
5th place Diva Debi 1.06% loss!

Congrats to the blue team biggest losers! Now a quick housekeeping note, Bigget loser central has determined that although we didn't have a challenge this week to report in, we can keep our blue team challenge clippie for another week until the next challenge results are in. Lets try and keep that clippie going for the blue team!!!!

 

[hrpufnsash]

Hey everybody - I thought to check in this morning and read all of the great stories. I don't have enough time to write my skinniest - I Have to think - but I can tell about my username

I Loved HR PUFFNSTUFF as a child. We used the phrase Witchie-poo a lot and so subsequently things because -poo's in my mind. We had a boatie-poo (family boat) Dano-poo (my sister Danielle) Matty-poo (brother Matt) etc.... So when hotmail came out years ago - I wanted to be clever and not just put my name. So was born HRPUFNSASH. I deleted an F because I didn't want people to think it was a smoking or pot reference. Now it kind of sucks because when you spell it out - people always get it wrong. But I still love it and the mayor HR.

Can I make a request? Can we post a note at the end of each weeks thread mentioning that the new one is starting and a link maybe? I missed out again this week because I only check my emails. I did lose - so I will save it for next week and yes, I am sporting a brand new 10 pound clippie. For those of you with new clippes CONGRATS

and those of you just getting or working on your 50lb clippies - you are my HEROES!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

hrpufnsash, congrats on the new 10# clippie!!! I'll mention it to OhMom to see if she can do a link next week, because I am on vacation next week!!! !!!!

 

[NancyK]

Has anyone tried some new whole grain products yet? I bought some of that Kashi Go Lean cereal and was surprised at how good it was this morning. I also bought some whole grain crackers and enjoyed them too! Now I don't think I'll be eating the whole box in one sitting but I'll definitely buy them again. I managed to eat some chick peas yesterday and I bought some lentils and lima beans. DH bought a yummy looking carrot cake yesterday and so far I have resisted. So, all in all, a pretty good start to the week. Tomorrow we're having pizza day at work for a co-worker who is leaving. Hopefully I'll be able to enjoy some without overindulging.
I would love to hear about any whole grain products that are tasty. I am not one to try new things, but hey - we have to get those challenge points.

 

[Geekerbell]

Well, been gone for a couple days. I have a very limited time on the computer during the week, and this week, sorry to say, has been spent at the forums of my other internet addiction, cakecentral. (It's research, I promise! )

So as for my user name, well, I was previously registered on here as mrs_p_bear, and DH is mr_p_bear. (my username basically came from his). But I really had wanted something that was more "me". On a car trip, we were talking about all things Disney, next trip, these boards, how I want a tink tattoo. And I made the comment "I'm such a Dis geek. Hey I'm a geekerbell!" DH was (which was bad because he was the one driving), and that was it. We went on to plan how he would alter a tink pic for my avatar, and I changed my username the next day. (I'm also just a geek in general, not just Disney. And I'm proud of it! )

Challenge stuff...
Like a few of you previously, many times when I'm looking for a particular recipe, I just google it and see where it takes me.I typically end up at
allrecipes.com with this and like it because there are usually many variations of what I am looking for.
I also love foodnetwork.com because I watch several food network shows and like to try out what I see.
bhg.com - I get their newsletter, which always has recipes in it that I want to try.
And for cake and cake related desserts the winner is cakecentral.com
(Sorry, cake on the brain)
Now, I'm off to get the kiddos up and start my FRIDAY! (Can you tell I'm just a little excited? )

TGIF Blue Losers!

 

[ohMom]

good morning -- wow it's friday already! where did our week go! i have loved reading everyone's stories!! i too had some major "Bon Jovi hair" but in HS

nancy -- i just recently bought a new cereal that is labled whoe grains that i really like -- it's called Heart Healthy Blend with Fiber One made by General Mills. the only new whole grains i have had was a sammich yesterday at a food court. i'm going to the grocery tomorrow. otherwise, I like mose all Kashi stuff, their crackers are good. i'm not sure if they are labeled whole grain? their crunchy granola bars are and i like them too

on this weeks challenge, so far i have one day of 5 for 5 in; but i forgot to eat berries the first day so i blew that one. i will post some websites later, and definately check out the ones shared already. i love Whole Foods Market but didn't realize their website was so cool. thinking back of yesterday i think i only ate 2 dairy servings!! shoot! had i realized that i would've made diet hot cocoa instead of my hot tea in the evening. poof! i'm sorry guys i have had a very distracting week, but the challenge is printed off and hanging on my frig......i will pay more attention

we have a Spanish exchange student here until Nov 3, she arrived this past tuesday. she is a sweetheart; but my point is i'm noticing that she just doesn't eat near as much as we do. we were forewarned that especially the girls, don't eat as much...and i'm not worried about her she's eating. but for example, my DD took her out to dinner and said she was surprised at how much food my DD got which to us was just a regular dinner. for lunch the past two days we have needed to pack her a lunch and all she will take is a sandwich, nothing else and believe me I offered i know part of it is the whole 'weird American' food probably, this is why i'm taking her to the grocery tomorrow too

i gotta go........

 

[jennz]

Hi everyone - I'm back! Sorry I've been gone so long, we had major "things" and I was out and couldn't get online, then this week, well where has the week gone? I promise to be a contributor again!

Just a neat little side note about how this challenge grows and spreads...I had a pm today from someone who saw my sig on another thread somewhere and he wants in, he's been following the show and has lost 49 pounds - how awesome is that?

I haven't been sleeping well and need to exercise, that will take away the stress and help me sleep better RIGHT??!!

Okay, now I've loved reading about everyone, my turn:

#1Tell us about your user name! not too much to tell, Jennifer Z is my name
#2 Tell us about when you were most fit in your life!
a. How old where you/when was it? 26
b. Was it a special time in your life?Yes, I was getting married
c. How did you feel?FAT at 140 #s which is now lower than my goal weight!
d. How did you take care of yourself? i.e. what did you eat, how did you exercise?I pretty much just ate less, and we had a gym where I worked and a personal trainer and aerobics, etc at no cost
e. Did you do anything special to get to the most fit time in your life?Yes, I used NutriSystem (the thing that shocked me was how small the portions are and that's all we need to live!) and exercised
f. Tell us something that makes you smile when you think about it from that time frame. Wow, lots makes me smile since I was getting married. I remember shopping for a new suit for work (in my previous life, now since dd nad becoming a SAHM I don't even think I own one! ) and it was trendy and cut at the hips and I thought it made my rear look big so I asked the sales clerk and she said something along the lines of, "well yer the way it's cut calls attention to your hips but you sure don't have to worry about that!"
e. details, details, details, it's all in the details so please tell us if you want to, I would love to hear about this special time in your life! Hmmm, my details are a little odd, after we got married in May, in November I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, had a few surgeries, a big radiation, medication problems w/thyroid and calcium, and I lost my focus... BUT enough of that, it was years and years ago and I will be glad to tell you my details of being fit again as those days are drawing closer daily!

I second the request for the new thread to have a link in the prior week's thread!

OhMom - love the story about your exchange student! What a different perspective.

Here are some whole grain products I love: Kashi Nut Clusters, FiberOne chocolate and oats (YUM! and only 2 WW points), AllBran Cin. Squares, very tasty, DD, 9, even eats them for a snack

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I just love reading everyone's stories. Geekerbell, your avatar pic is too funny! I love the glasses on Tink! I am so stressed with everything I have to do that I am finding myself reverting back to my old "weighs". I am looking forward to our trip, but I also know that when we get back I will have to get into a routine and not falter for anything.

And guess what? I am officially an auntie! I believe a Godmother as well! He was born yesterday. She had a c-section because the pitocin wasn't working and baby's hearrate was dropping. He apparently is doing fine, breathing on his own and will probably go home with them in a few days.

I am so obsessed with planning for our trip. I have to get off the DISboards, and just pack, clean and do everything, but I keep looking for that one last hint and info that will help our trip. Am I crazy??? Feel like it!

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[ohMom]

oh Vija -- congratulations on the little one!!

i just wanted to pop in and say i got my 5 in today

 

[NancyK]

Congratulations Vija on the new addition to the family.

 

[Debbie]

Hello, Everyone! Just popping in to say that I have been doing okay on the challenge. Dairy, fruits and veggies are never a problem for me. No berries, though. So far, I've had beans, and chickpeas. I tried a new whole grain vegetable cracker today. I'm not fussy on vegetable crackers. I like my veggies raw! I eat whole grain cereals every day. I've tried the Kashi, but not for a long time.

Cooking pages:

recipezaar.com
kraftfoods.com (or kraftfoods.ca)
and, since I've been searching out low-salt recipes, I've been looking at megaheart.com

Vija, congrats on the new bundle of joy. And have a GREAT trip! We promise to be good!

 

[ReAnSt]

Sorry, I was MIA. I did not get home until 10pm every night this week, plus I had morning events and things so I have been very busy.

I was down 1 pound for the week.

My screen name is a combination of the first two letters of my first, middle and last name. Rebecca Ann Sta= ReAnSt I've been using it since high school for various online things.

As for when I was/am most fit it would probably be right now at the age of 25 I have been overweight since I was about 3 years old. I remember in 2nd grade being asked if I was pregnant by another student.

Since January of 2006, I have lost almost 70 pounds. I kind of been stuck in the same 10 pounds for a long time. I weigh less now then in 9th grade. I cut out soda, chips, cookies, brownies, cakes, etc in the large amounts I was eating them. Plus I started walking, riding bike, doing yoga, pilates and other things to get active. I drink tons of water and less other drinks.

The thing that makes me smile is fitting into a size 12 dress on my Disney cruise. I never wore that size before. I basically went straight from kids plus sizes to women's sizes like a 16-18.

In high school and college I was in Marching band and let's just say I would have had a much easier time at this weight then what I weighed then.

 

[ReAnSt]

As for websites I like Foodfit.com it has lots of healthy recipes. Plus tips on healthy eating and fitness ideas and there is a message board.

I also love Taste of Home it has great meal ideas that are 30 minutes or less and they are all sent in by readers of the magazine and their kitchen tests most of them before they put them on the site.

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone:

I just wanted to pop in and say "hello" and to let you know that I won't be on much for the next 6 days, then I'll be on a cruise for 10 days!

I'll send my weigh-in on Tuesday morning though! I won't be able to send a weigh-in on the following Tuesday (10/30) because I'll on the ship and won't want to know how much weight I'm gaining.

I hope you all have a great weekend, and a great couple of weeks!! If I get the chance to post more before I leave, I will. But if not, then I'll "see" you all when I get back! GO BLUE TEAM!!!!!!

 

[ReAnSt]

Hi everyone:

I just wanted to pop in and say "hello" and to let you know that I won't be on much for the next 6 days, then I'll be on a cruise for 10 days!

I'll send my weigh-in on Tuesday morning though! I won't be able to send a weigh-in on the following Tuesday (10/30) because I'll on the ship and won't want to know how much weight I'm gaining.

I hope you all have a great weekend, and a great couple of weeks!! If I get the chance to post more before I leave, I will. But if not, then I'll "see" you all when I get back! GO BLUE TEAM!!!!!!

Have a fantastic trip.

 

[Debbie]

Have a great time, Terry! Rebecca, RL happens....even here at DIS. Have a great weekend!

 

[Diva Debi]

Ok, this just killed me and I feel the same way!!! Hopefully we can both walk around like that together....if even in a tank top!! I don't even have the "girls" now...and I doubt I will have any left by the time I am done---but we will be healthy and proud of ourselves and eachother!! I know your DH still thinks of you as the most beautiful girl in the world!! You are a wonderful person!--wife, mom, sister, aunt and friend---some of the most beautiful people(on the outside) in the world outside can't say that!!!

I also used to go running in JUST MY BIKINI TOP!!! (I just reread this and started LOL... I had shorts on too! ) Hard to believe the "girls" were ever so small and pert that just a bikini top would suffice KWIM? Now to run in just a bikini top....aiyaaaa ahhhh, sigh.... just to be able to run, let alone a bikini top..... Someday I hope! that was probably one of the happiest times in my life. Now, I need to get fit again so I can feel proud and happy about me![/QUOTE]

It is really interesting to learn about everyones screen names!! It is funny how some of them come about.

I do go to different websites for recipes but lately I have been finding books for low carb meals for my DD. It really is a new and amazing way to look at food. I can't go without any carbs and that isn't good for you anyway--so it is working for the whole family.

Hope you all have a good weekend!! I am looking forward to tomorrow--it is supposed to be 74 here---which is crazy--but at least I can get out and walk.

The BLUE TEAM ROCKS!!!!
Debi

 

[NancyK]

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. We are having above normal temperatures.
It's official - after six meals with legumes, I can officially say that I do not like them. I've used several new whole grain products this week, so I think I've overdone it on the fiber a bit.

Terry and Vija - Hope you both have wonderful vacations!

GO BLUE TEAM!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

thanks for the good wishes everyone! And Seaspray, have a FANTASTIC vacation too! As far as I am concerned I am done with my work week, so I am already on VACATION! I have not been able to do alot with the challenge this week... sorry guys! ANd who knows where my weight will be because I am sort of in vacation mode already...

BUT Guess WHAT??? I got to hold my new Godson last night, and I got to feed him! He is such a cutie pie. He is still in the NICU, but doing pretty good. He should be there for a couple of weeks. I am so glad I got to hold him before our trip! It is special to be a Godparent! That made my day.

Hope everyone is doing great, I will be packing, doing laundry , running to the store and getting last minute odds and ends done tomorrow, and then Disney World, here we come!!!

 

[disneychrista]

After almost an entire week of not exercising due to my back I think I should be okay to go with my regular exericse. I will probably hold off on the weights for another week, as my back is still not 100% (about 85%).

But the good news is that I did not gain this week, even w/o the exericse. I was actually able to record a .4 loss. Not much but in the right direction.