Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[lisah0711]

Just popping over to say "Hi!" to all the TEAM DONALD folks! And congratulations to the super stars and biggest loser!

I thought I would also share this post about the old muscle vs. fat thing.

Muscle doesn't weight more than fat -- a pound equals a pound -- but it has much less volume.

This comes from a website called onemorebite.com and here is a link to the whole article if you are interested http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/muscle-to-fat.html

This is a post that we share pretty much at least once during every challenge and it seemed like a good time to do that.

Have a great week all!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Just popping over to say "Hi!" to all the TEAM DONALD folks! And congratulations to the super stars and biggest loser!

I thought I would also share this post about the old muscle vs. fat thing.

Muscle doesn't weight more than fat -- a pound equals a pound -- but it has much less volume.

This comes from a website called onemorebite.com and here is a link to the whole article if you are interested http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/muscle-to-fat.html

This is a post that we share pretty much at least once during every challenge and it seemed like a good time to do that.

Have a great week all!

Yip that was me making mistakes obviously 1lb=1lb I meant to say what you said Gross fat photo-glad to be carrying less of it around

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Just wondering if any of you ladies that are peri/post menopausal know could hormonal imbalances be the reason I'm gaining weight (not over-eating and havent really changed what I'm doing from the start of this challenge when I did great). I weighed myself today and I was another 2 lbs up and I feel like I'm just watching all my hard work slip away
Now like I said in my last post I'm not giving up this time but I was wondering if you have any ideas? Dont really want to go down the route of HRT although the number of hot flushs and night sweats I been having recently is making me reconsider than decision! Possibly going to look into natural alternatives?
Hate seeing my tummy "grow" again in front of my eyes

While I can't speak from personal experience, my mom was just beginning menopause and was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She was having difficulty with weight but after the hysterectomy she found it easier to level things out. She has found a nice routine which balances cardio with strength training. She was also pre-osteo and with the strength training she has completely reversed it I hope you find some answers soon

Thanks to you and everyone else for the kind words and warm welcome back. It is so nice to have a place where others understand how a derailment can happen and be supportive in getting back on track rather than being judgmental. It helps to make the re-commitment. THANKS TO YOU ALL!





I have no trouble getting my water in each day. I often actually drink 2 or 3 times the expected amount.....average 3 to 5 liters a day. I got into the habit long ago and have gotten used to the frequent trips to the loo.

I recommend that you get a refillable water bottle and then place a series of rubber bands on it, one for each time you need to empty the bottle to reach your water goal for the day. Each time you empty the bottle, remove one of the rubber bands and place it around your wrist. You then have a visual reminder of your progress both on your bottle and on your person.
LOVE this!!! Although strangly enough I have this fear of rubber bands....maybe I can try something with paperclips or another office supply...




I was especially surprised to see my name there. It was only after seeing it there that I realized my actually weight loss for last week was 2.2 pounds not the 1.2 that I had thought and reported yesterday. I guess I was so stressed and had expected a gain that I did my math wrong. Seeing the figure there I rechecked and found my computing error.
You may not have been on the boards but you were still working your program!!! Well done!




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Well Tuesday has arrived and I am pleased to say that I made it through Monday rather successfully. I managed to eat my calories and get to the gym. I started reading on my iPad while doing the elliptical machine. Wow, I get through the exercise easier when I am reading....hmmm, how come it has taken me this long to discover that?

Thanks again to you all for the support as I push past the disappointment of the cancelation of the show and recommit to this journey. You all are wonderful. I have made a promise to myself and to you that I will see my way to my goal.

Have a great day DONALDS!!!

Christopher

Hang in there!! I'm so glad you found your way back here and that you have such an amazing attitude!

GOod Tuesday morning everyone.

Congrats to the Team Donald on the loss this week. Especially SnowWhite for being on top and getting into the honor society. Quiet a day for you.

luvpoohandcompany The years I was going through menopause I didn't lose any weight. It was when I was coming out of it the I was able to. I was able to maintain my weight which is what you have to try to do. It is very hard. I worked very hard just to maintain back then.

araes2102 I am sorry you are not going this summer. I am sorry you are frustrated. I haven't been on vacation for the last 3 years so I know what it is like.

belledreamer pooh2001 and amykathleen2005 Keep on working. I have been stuck that last few weeks and this week I was a pound down. Just keep at it. DOn't let it get to you.



Had a busy afternoon yesterday. I went to make chili and there was no chili powder. I had to get to the post office so I got some and was able to save dinner. Got some things done for the costumes for the local high school. and made it home at 9 last night. I don't have to go over there tonight but I do tomorrow night. We have to look at all the costumes to make sure that we have something for everyone and start to finish the decorating and the extra touches.

Off to get dressed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Good luck with the costumes Dona!!

Just popping over to say "Hi!" to all the TEAM DONALD folks! And congratulations to the super stars and biggest loser!

I thought I would also share this post about the old muscle vs. fat thing.

Muscle doesn't weight more than fat -- a pound equals a pound -- but it has much less volume.

This comes from a website called onemorebite.com and here is a link to the whole article if you are interested http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/muscle-to-fat.html

This is a post that we share pretty much at least once during every challenge and it seemed like a good time to do that.

Have a great week all!

Thank you Lisa!! Oh yuck...that yellow stuff is what I have in my body...ewwwww!! Just more motivation to make it go away!!

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Another busy busy day here! More phone calls and a trip to the dentist for my 6 month cleaning...yes, I need to floss more

I made skinnytaste stuffed peppers last night...YUM! They were quick and easy and only 30 minutes in the oven! It tasted so good after a grueling 50 minutes in spin class. I'm working on water today...yet right now I need a cup of coffee...

I slept so well last night and really could have gone another hour this morning but gosh darn it work got in the way..lol!

Make great choices today Donalds!

BRB with the QOTD!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

While I can't speak from personal experience, my mom was just beginning menopause and was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She was having difficulty with weight but after the hysterectomy she found it easier to level things out. She has found a nice routine which balances cardio with strength training. She was also pre-osteo and with the strength training she has completely reversed it I hope you find some answers soon


BRB with the QOTD!

Thanks Karen. I'm not even sure menopause has "officially" started yet?! Last time I was at drs he did blood work and said the results showed it was "imminent" That was a few months back and I'm experiencing the joy of hot flushs, night sweats and less than regular visits from TOM. Add in the unexpected weight-gain and it makes me think I'm menopausal! Hopefully scales are kinder this friday but I doubt it going by how I feel!

 

[pjlla]

I am so sorry for you. All that planning and you had to pull the plug. I have been involved with the local high school's theater program for 12 years. Our biggest DIVA was the director. He was not hired back 2 years ago and I don't miss the drama.

Have a great week off. Be especially nice to yourself. You deserve it.

I got into watching the horses do Dressage. I had a student who was into it and got to see it at the LA Olympics. I do like to watch the opening and closing ceremonies. They have gotten so theatrical.

My neice will be in London the first two days of the Olympics and will be seeing badmitton before she comes home.

I have been pretty bad about my water later. I have a water bottle that I carry all the time.

I was thinking that if anyone could sympathize with theater drama it would be you!

I am stuck at 157 pounds and DH still has not cleared his boxes off my treadmill.
I am just doing floor exercises.

More special K bars for me and lots of fiber for my diet.
More water too.

Team Donald - sorry for nor more weight loss this week.
pooh2001

First of all...here's some tough love. Stop using DH's boxes for an excuse. Move the boxes yourself! Consider it part of your workout. And ditch the Special K bars...they aren't real food! They are okay for an occasional sweet treat, but that's it. Up the fruit and veggies....watch the carbs...especially white carbs. Increase the lean protein. Be sure you are well hydrated.

Be sure you are getting a good sweaty workout, 30 min.minimum, 4-5 days per week...cardio and weights.

And no apologies! We all have good weeks and bad weeks, but we are here together, no matter what!

Sorry you were up too. I find that planning a few meals together is okay, but it is best not to overdue it on the extended family bonding. We are doing the Hawaii trip with my parents and brother's family. While we will be staying in the same resorts and on the same ship we have decided that we might do excursions together, but only if it is something that we all want to do otherwise each family is on their own.

I'm so sorry that you had to cancel the production, I'm sure you have blood, sweat and tears into it even though it was in the earlier stages

We watch diving, swimming and gymnastics on a regular basis.

Does reading the DIS count?

I hope it counts, since that is the majority of my reading!

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 1
Congratulations Rose&Mike!!!

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------51!
not reporting in for 1 week-----5
not reporting in for 2 weeks----6
not reporting in for 3 weeks----5
Excused--------------------------2
weigh ins-------------------------33
gains-----------------------------4
maintains------------------------6
losses----------------------------23
new or returning members ----0


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 8!
This week’s group loss = 29.7 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.45 %
Total group weight loss so far 433.2 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 72 participants we had sign up for our start week on January 1st)
50% (this includes the Losers, Maintainers and Excused people!). Let's keep sending those weights people!


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 8?

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 8 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.73% - klmrph
#9 - 0.74% - D73
#8 - 0.81% - buzz5985
#7 - 0.87% - ChelleyB
#6 - 1.17% - VirataMama4
#5 - 1.27% - #1hoosierfan
#4 - 1.34% - Mary.Poppins
#3 - 1.69% - quasar4legs
#2 - 1.71% - trinaweena
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 8 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 1.80% - ::Snow White::

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations ::Snow White::!!!

What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by


Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

Huge congrats to everyone on the list!

My sleep hassn't been so great either. Woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't fall back to sleep in what seemed like forever. Luckily it doesn't effect me too awfully bad, but I'm still really tired in the early mornings.

Hope you get more sleep!

Sorry your Disney planning didn't go very well. Our family is the only disney crazy ones and everyone else doesn't understand why we save forever and then spend so much money on a vacation. They just don't get Disney magic.
Sorry you had to cancel the whole thing! That stinks! Hope everything starts to turn around.

Didn't watch the Oscars. I've stopped watching them, although I do like to watch the Tonys so I'll definitely be tuning into that. I did catch the Cirque performance though. Wow! Blew me away!


Don't watch the Olympics too much so don't really know what my favorite sports are. Swimming I guess?

Bonus: I used to get tons of water in but lately I've been slacking. I hate drinking water from a refillable bottle unless I'm working out, the ice melts and bleh. I usually drink the most when I'm surfing DIS, I'll sit my disney tumbler in front of me and sip through the straw. I can chug 4 cups without even thinking about it!

I'm reading the original Tarzan on my kindle (it is free!). It's kind of bloody so not really relaxing but very good and extremely interesting!

Wow, that sounds like a whole lotta fun! Frog zoo/museum? Interesting!

Sorry you are stuck. Hope everything turns around!

Wow! Way to go Team Donald!

Oh goodness!! I can't believe I'm the biggest loser this week, thank you! Here's to another healthy week of losing!!

AWESOME job team Donald and Mickey!!

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Hope you all are having a wonderful day! Today was nice. Hit my calories about right on and was watching some more biggest loser. Today was suppose to be my off day but as I was watching TV I just felt really jittery so I threw on a tank top and started lifting some weights while watching tv. That show is too motivating!

Ended up having another MS trkey sandwich with mixed green beans, peppers, and carrots. Wow, it was only about 350 calories and sooo much food.

Was looking in the mirror today and I can really tell the difference! I'm so happy with how great I've been doing. I'm actually excited for weigh-ins! Lol!

Have a wonderful night!

ETA: Just wanted to add a quick thank you to everyone who gave well wishes for my honor society application; I just got a call that I got in!

Great job on being our BL this week! And a second congrats on the honor society!

Well team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks It has been a difficult 3 weeks too. I feel like I have just about ruined my chances to reach any kind of goal for this challenge, but I decided to come back here anyway. I am so used to just giving up when I feel overwhelmed and I hate that about myself. I am trying to get back on board but some of the issues that have come up here at home are real road blockers for me. One of the major things is financial stress (I know we all know what that is like), and it looks like we will not be going to Disney this summer after all This has been really hard to swallow and really put a damper on my weight loss efforts. I know it shouldn't, I know that, but that trip was definitely a motivator for me. Plus, this was suppossed to be our first trip so I am totally bummed. I know I can save up a little at a time and maybe we can go next year, but still, to wait another whole year! I don't know if I can! Anyway, enough crying over here, I just wanted to say hi! And I'm still here!

I'm so sorry about the Disney disappointment. You will enjoy the trip so much more if it is paid for in advance. I've heard lots of stories from folks who do the whole trip on credit cards...personally I could NOT enjoy myself if I spent the trip thinking about how to pay the bills when they arrive! I have a few suggestions on saving and such for Disney if you would like any suggestions....just let me know.

And if you keep at it with your weight loss, you could be at goal and looking super by the time you do go!

OMG, getting so frustrated that for like the past month my weight has not budged! Ah! I am eating about 1,400 calories (between 1,200-1,500) everyday and no movement on the scale. I suppose I can console myself that my "waist" at my belly button is now 36in and my natural waist is at 32in!

Just wondering if any of you ladies that are peri/post menopausal know could hormonal imbalances be the reason I'm gaining weight (not over-eating and havent really changed what I'm doing from the start of this challenge when I did great). I weighed myself today and I was another 2 lbs up and I feel like I'm just watching all my hard work slip away
Now like I said in my last post I'm not giving up this time but I was wondering if you have any ideas? Dont really want to go down the route of HRT although the number of hot flushs and night sweats I been having recently is making me reconsider than decision! Possibly going to look into natural alternatives?
Hate seeing my tummy "grow" again in front of my eyes

Have you dropped your daily calories since you started losing? As you get smaller, you need less calories. And YUP, that "change" time wreaks havoc with metabolism and weight loss. I'm fully in the throws of peri menopause myself right now and struggling to re-lose these last 5 pounds. Just keep at it! It is worth it! Do some reading up on metabolism disrupters and boosters and see if you can find anything that speaks to you.

Thanks to you and everyone else for the kind words and warm welcome back. It is so nice to have a place where others understand how a derailment can happen and be supportive in getting back on track rather than being judgmental. It helps to make the re-commitment. THANKS TO YOU ALL!

I love the Olympics! I am an avid watcher and after Disney is probably my number two trivia interest. I am surrounded by the Olympics all the time too now that I live in Lausanne. This is where the IOC (International Olympic Committee) is based. So we are the official Olympic City. We have a really great museum too. A definite must visit for your bucket list if you are an Olympic Fan.

I think my interest was sparked with the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. I remember very clearly all the advertising and watching the games. That was also the year that Mary Lou Retton was the gymnastic superstar and since she is from West Virginia, as I am, there was a lot of pride and hype.

I was really fortunate to get to go the the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Really really cool. I will be in London this summer during the Olympics, though I have not secured tickets to any events. Tickets are not alway easy to come by and often are REALLY EXPENSIVE. But being in the city during the games, there is an awesome international spirit that pervades the entire city.

I have no trouble getting my water in each day. I often actually drink 2 or 3 times the expected amount.....average 3 to 5 liters a day. I got into the habit long ago and have gotten used to the frequent trips to the loo.

I recommend that you get a refillable water bottle and then place a series of rubber bands on it, one for each time you need to empty the bottle to reach your water goal for the day. Each time you empty the bottle, remove one of the rubber bands and place it around your wrist. You then have a visual reminder of your progress both on your bottle and on your person.

Ahhh inspirational.........I need to get stuck into my house work too. I am slow about it for some reason.

Based on the program that I am following, you might want to try a day or two of pure protein to help wake your body up and jar it into action. Sometimes the body gets complacent and used to what you are doing and needs a shake to push it through. Just something to consider.

Congratulations to all that have made the list. Another great week for the Donalds. Especially ::Snow_White:: WAY TO GO!

I was especially surprised to see my name there. It was only after seeing it there that I realized my actually weight loss for last week was 2.2 pounds not the 1.2 that I had thought and reported yesterday. I guess I was so stressed and had expected a gain that I did my math wrong. Seeing the figure there I rechecked and found my computing error.

Wow you have lots to celebrate! BL and Honor Society!! We are all dancing for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS

I understand the frustration and just found my way back to the team after being away and not fully on my program either. It is amazing how helpful just checking in and posting even a short message leads to an outpouring of support. Welcome back and well done on coming back. Goals can be adjusted and reworked so don't give up.

I know it is also disappointing to have to postpone your trip. But if that does happen, it will make the visit all that more special when you do get to go. And we are here to support you through your goals to look and feel as good as you really want to for that first visit! You can do it!!

We all hit those points. I agree they can frustrating. But you are in the right frame of mind.....finding the non scale victories is just as important. I remind myself how much more energy I have now that I am eating better and drinking all my water. I see the changes in my clothing too (all of a sudden I am in fashion with my jeans slouching below my bum....is still don't understand why boys do this on purpose). Just keep on and once your body adjusts , it will push through again.

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Well Tuesday has arrived and I am pleased to say that I made it through Monday rather successfully. I managed to eat my calories and get to the gym. I started reading on my iPad while doing the elliptical machine. Wow, I get through the exercise easier when I am reading....hmmm, how come it has taken me this long to discover that?

Thanks again to you all for the support as I push past the disappointment of the cancelation of the show and recommit to this journey. You all are wonderful. I have made a promise to myself and to you that I will see my way to my goal.

Have a great day DONALDS!!!

Christopher

Glad you seem to be in a better frame of mind now. I can't read on the TM, but I love to get distracted by a good show on the TV.

Great Olympic stories! I briefly considered taking DD to London for the games, but when I discovered how expensive the event tix would be I put it out of my head! Plus then her Costa Rica option came up..so there goes the money!

GOod Tuesday morning everyone.

Congrats to the Team Donald on the loss this week. Especially SnowWhite for being on top and getting into the honor society. Quiet a day for you.

luvpoohandcompany The years I was going through menopause I didn't lose any weight. It was when I was coming out of it the I was able to. I was able to maintain my weight which is what you have to try to do. It is very hard. I worked very hard just to maintain back then.

araes2102 I am sorry you are not going this summer. I am sorry you are frustrated. I haven't been on vacation for the last 3 years so I know what it is like.

belledreamer pooh2001 and amykathleen2005 Keep on working. I have been stuck that last few weeks and this week I was a pound down. Just keep at it. DOn't let it get to you.



Had a busy afternoon yesterday. I went to make chili and there was no chili powder. I had to get to the post office so I got some and was able to save dinner. Got some things done for the costumes for the local high school. and made it home at 9 last night. I don't have to go over there tonight but I do tomorrow night. We have to look at all the costumes to make sure that we have something for everyone and start to finish the decorating and the extra touches.

Off to get dressed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Glad you were able to save dinner. I hate those nights when the plan goes awry!

Just popping over to say "Hi!" to all the TEAM DONALD folks! And congratulations to the super stars and biggest loser!

I thought I would also share this post about the old muscle vs. fat thing.

Muscle doesn't weight more than fat -- a pound equals a pound -- but it has much less volume.

This comes from a website called onemorebite.com and here is a link to the whole article if you are interested http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/muscle-to-fat.html

This is a post that we share pretty much at least once during every challenge and it seemed like a good time to do that.

Have a great week all!

Thanks for the reminder! I was tempted to say something as well, but don't do well on my IPad with cut, paste etc.

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Morning friends! Enjoyed my movie splurge yesterday but paying for it today....belly is grumbling, rumbling, gurgling. Probably not the portions I ate but the fat content. The birthday cake at 9 pm put me over the top!

Right back on track today, of course. Breakfast was FiberOne with blueberries and almond milk.

Need to get dressed for laser tag! DH is going to play with the boys, but I will go along and run an errand while they play...then we will go to lunch together...salad bar for DH and I, pizza buffet for the boys!

TTYL.............P

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Well team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks It has been a difficult 3 weeks too. I feel like I have just about ruined my chances to reach any kind of goal for this challenge, but I decided to come back here anyway. I am so used to just giving up when I feel overwhelmed and I hate that about myself. I am trying to get back on board but some of the issues that have come up here at home are real road blockers for me. One of the major things is financial stress (I know we all know what that is like), and it looks like we will not be going to Disney this summer after all This has been really hard to swallow and really put a damper on my weight loss efforts. I know it shouldn't, I know that, but that trip was definitely a motivator for me. Plus, this was suppossed to be our first trip so I am totally bummed. I know I can save up a little at a time and maybe we can go next year, but still, to wait another whole year! I don't know if I can! Anyway, enough crying over here, I just wanted to say hi! And I'm still here!

I totally understand your pain. We had about 5 rough financial years with dh changing some jobs trying to make life better but unfortunately making life better for him has made our bank account tighter since the jobs he had to take were less paying. We are now finally getting back on our feet and moving in the right direction but for awhile I had a hard time dealing with the fact that we couldnt do the things we wanted to. During these times I tried to focus on the positives we have and even though you may have to wait awhile for that first disney vacation it will make that time all that much more better and more exciting. I know it doesnt make it easier to deal with but in the end it will all work out. Hang in there.

OMG, getting so frustrated that for like the past month my weight has not budged! Ah! I am eating about 1,400 calories (between 1,200-1,500) everyday and no movement on the scale. I suppose I can console myself that my "waist" at my belly button is now 36in and my natural waist is at 32in!

February has been a tough month for me to. Heres to a better march.

Well Tuesday has arrived and I am pleased to say that I made it through Monday rather successfully. I managed to eat my calories and get to the gym. I started reading on my iPad while doing the elliptical machine. Wow, I get through the exercise easier when I am reading....hmmm, how come it has taken me this long to discover that?

Thanks again to you all for the support as I push past the disappointment of the cancelation of the show and recommit to this journey. You all are wonderful. I have made a promise to myself and to you that I will see my way to my goal.

Have a great day DONALDS!!!

Christopher

Sorry for the show having to be cancelled. good for you for not letting it derail your weight loss efforts.

I have been a little MIA lately. Not going to give any excuses since this is the no excuse challenge but just going to say I am working hard to get myself back on track quickly. My weight has been pretty stagnant this month and luckily most days of the week I am doing good so it is keeping me in a holding pattern. Overall I have lost a few lbs this month but if I was focusing a bit more on the quality I am eating vs the quantity I think I would be doing better. So I am vowing to get back on the right track.

On a non-eating related positive note. I am finally purchasing an iphone and I am so excited.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

 

[pjlla]

Thanks Karen. I'm not even sure menopause has "officially" started yet?! Last time I was at drs he did blood work and said the results showed it was "imminent" That was a few months back and I'm experiencing the joy of hot flushs, night sweats and less than regular visits from TOM. Add in the unexpected weight-gain and it makes me think I'm menopausal! Hopefully scales are kinder this friday but I doubt it going by how I feel!

Technically you're not considered menopausal until you've gone 12 months without a period. Up until that point you are considered peri menopausal. And I can sympathize....it's no fun! Strangely enough it seems that my chiropractic adjustments seem to have helped with the night sweats. But I also ditched the down comforter. I use my summer comforter all the time now. I'm colder initially when I go to bed, but less sweaty during the night.

And the scale seems to barely budge in the right direction, no matter what I do!
Just wanted to share all that.........P

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Morning friends! Enjoyed my movie splurge yesterday but paying for it today....belly is grumbling, rumbling, gurgling. Probably not the portions I ate but the fat content. The birthday cake at 9 pm put me over the top!

Right back on track today, of course. Breakfast was FiberOne with blueberries and almond milk.

Need to get dressed for laser tag! DH is going to play with the boys, but I will go along and run an errand while they play...then we will go to lunch together...salad bar for DH and I, pizza buffet for the boys!

TTYL.............P

Sounds like a great day planned for you guys!! I'm sure the birthday cake was not what your tummy expected but I am sure your taste buds were dancing!! ENjoy the day!

I have been a little MIA lately. Not going to give any excuses since this is the no excuse challenge but just going to say I am working hard to get myself back on track quickly. My weight has been pretty stagnant this month and luckily most days of the week I am doing good so it is keeping me in a holding pattern. Overall I have lost a few lbs this month but if I was focusing a bit more on the quality I am eating vs the quantity I think I would be doing better. So I am vowing to get back on the right track.

On a non-eating related positive note. I am finally purchasing an iphone and I am so excited.

L, The wagon will always be here for you!! Climb aboard! WOO HOO! on the iphone purchase. I have a Droid Thunderbolt and love it...except for the lack of apps and the terrible battery life. My next one will be an iphone (next spring when the contract is up!) Enjoy the new toy

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For those in the upper midwest, I saw those storms coming!!! Stay safe and I hope you retain power....us here in the northeast can feel the pain everytime they talk about power-outages!! My friend lost the contents of her fridge twice this past fall

 

[pjlla]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I don't eat sandwiches at home very often, since I don't buy lunch meat...too expensive and too many nitrites. But I do enjoy the occasional treat at Subway! Usually a 6inch turkey breast on 9 grain honey oat with spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, and pickles! No dressing, no salt or pepper, not toasted. And I try to pull out the excess bread in the roll....other wise it is too much bread! 6 points for this. Wish they offered more bread options...like a high fiber wrap or pita.

I treasure my Christmas decorations! Try to get ine every trip. .......P

 

[cclovesdis]

Another miserable night with regard to sleep

Pamper Week, Tuesday, 2/28: The month is almost over. Think about all the positives you have had this month. If you think of any negatives just move them aside and return to the positives. I challenge you think of at least 10 of them!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?
Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I tend to make open, toasted sandwichs at home. Only use half the amount of bread that wayand I can fool myself into thinking they're pizza
Usually use wholegrain bread, bbq or sweet chilli sauce and top with pinapple, sliced peppers,cooked ham/chicken (leftover from roast dinner the day before) and a sprinkling of low fat cheddar. I use a knive and fork to eat and add a side salad to make a more complete meal (plus it slows down the eating and therefore increases the chances of stopping when I'm full not stuffed


Love my disney Christmas tree decorations and also my mickey mouse measuring cups and spoons!

Technically you're not considered menopausal until you've gone 12 months without a period. Up until that point you are considered peri menopausal. And I can sympathize....it's no fun! Strangely enough it seems that my chiropractic adjustments seem to have helped with the night sweats. But I also ditched the down comforter. I use my summer comforter all the time now. I'm colder initially when I go to bed, but less sweaty during the night.

And the scale seems to barely budge in the right direction, no matter what I do!
Just wanted to share all that.........P

Thanks. The joys of being female

 

[belledreamer]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I love turkey sandwiches! I have the heart healthy turkey meat and I usually put it on Sara Lee 100% whole wheat bread with a little bit of olive oil mayo. Plus I'll usually eat a serving size of fruit or veggies along with it. And of course, my water.

BONUS QOTD: I actually have 2. One is a Beauty and the Beast snow globe my dad bought me where the rose lights up. The other is my Finding Nemo 'Mine Mine Mine' t-shirt that I finally bought after 3 trips of seeing it on the rack but not wanting to pay that much for it.

 

[jillbur]

Who watched the Oscars?? I did! I usually don't watch that stuff since I am really not impressed with "celebrities" and rarely get "starstruck", but i really wanted to see what the curvier stars were wearing. Octavia looked beautiful but Melissa looked like a hot mess...I mean the dress was soooo unflattering and in a terrible color for her skin...fire THAT stylist pronto!

I actually watched the Oscars. And, I was so tired yesterday morning when the alarm went off at 5:55 am! I thought Melissa looked horrible, too! But, I enjoyed the show and glad I lost sleep for it. There were so many pretty dresses, but Angelina Jolie ruined it for me with her whole leg thing on stage. Tasteless.

Monday QOTD: On this day in 2009 Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson visited Disney's Hollywood Studios. With the summer Olympics approaching, do you watch and if you do, what is your favorite sport to watch?

Bonus: Do you get your water in everyday? For those who struggle, do you have any great ideas to help?

Before my dad passed, he wanted to go to an Olympics. He was sick and he knew it, but he avoided doctors at all costs. He took us to the Atlanta Olympics and we had a blast. We saw all kinds of events (baseball, basketball, rowing, table tennis, track and field, handball, and a couple I can't remember right now), and surprisingly, one of our favorites was table tennis. Those men were in really good shape! Anyhoo, he found out after our return that he had lung cancer (had been smoking since 15 years old) and died a year later. So, I really love watching the Olympics and trying to figure out what my dad would be saying if he were here. I personally enjoy watching track and field, swimming, diving, and dresage.

I have been getting my water in everyday and it's getting easier. I find that I drink more if I have a straw, so I ordered reusuable cups from Disney Store online and I drink a few of those a day, plus my water bottles. If I go to the gym, I seem to drink more than I need, but if I splurge on a soda I have to remember to fill up on water.

Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 8!
This week’s group loss = 29.7 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.45 %
Total group weight loss so far 433.2 pounds!

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 8 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.73% - klmrph
#9 - 0.74% - D73
#8 - 0.81% - buzz5985
#7 - 0.87% - ChelleyB
#6 - 1.17% - VirataMama4
#5 - 1.27% - #1hoosierfan
#4 - 1.34% - Mary.Poppins
#3 - 1.69% - quasar4legs
#2 - 1.71% - trinaweena
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 8 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 1.80% - ::Snow White::

Congrats team Donald and all the Biggest Losers!

Well team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks It has been a difficult 3 weeks too. I feel like I have just about ruined my chances to reach any kind of goal for this challenge, but I decided to come back here anyway. I am so used to just giving up when I feel overwhelmed and I hate that about myself. I am trying to get back on board but some of the issues that have come up here at home are real road blockers for me. One of the major things is financial stress (I know we all know what that is like), and it looks like we will not be going to Disney this summer after all This has been really hard to swallow and really put a damper on my weight loss efforts. I know it shouldn't, I know that, but that trip was definitely a motivator for me. Plus, this was suppossed to be our first trip so I am totally bummed. I know I can save up a little at a time and maybe we can go next year, but still, to wait another whole year! I don't know if I can! Anyway, enough crying over here, I just wanted to say hi! And I'm still here!

Financial stress sucks! I'm sorry you have to postpone your trip, but I agree with Pamela. It's better to have the money for it instead of going into debt. Next year will seem like forever, but you will have a blast and the new fantasyland expansion will be done, so that rocks! We are also planning next summer. My kids are so excited, they talk about it daily.

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I am not a big sandwich eater, unless I have to run into Subway or Panera for a quick lunch or dinner. I enjoy turkey sandwiches the most.

Actually, I really treasure all my photopass pictures from our first trip as a family. I preordered so we made sure we got a lot of pics. I love looking at them and seeing my boys' faces with the characters. And, even though it was just last year in February, they've grown so much!

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Well, I fell asleep nice and early last night. When I go to the gym to work out, I sleep so good. I am not planning on the gym today, but will try to do the elliptical or take the dog for a walk later. I have to get back to work, so have a good Tuesday!

Jill

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Good afternoon Team Donald!

I have also been MIA for a few weeks. I have been checking in when I can, but I have also had a few hard weeks..... as it sounds like many of you have had.

I gained weight 2 weeks ago, and I am proud of myself that I got back on the wagon...... I really think without the support of this group and knowing that I need to check-in that I would have given up. I came back last week, and lost 2.8 pounds, so thanks!

QOTD - I LOVE sandwiches but I don't fix them very often at home. My favorite part is the bread! I put very little meat on it and lots of veggies. Right now my favorite sandwich is a roast beef sandwich on an "everything" bagel thin with lettuce and roasted red peppers and a tiny bit of horseradish sauce.

Bonus QOTD - without a doubt my favorite thing from WDW is the pearl that my oldest ds picked for me in Japan/Epcot that I had made into a necklace.

Have a great evening. It is gorgeous outside today, so I am going to go home and run. I can't bear to exercise inside when the weather is this pretty.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I love sandwiches and eat them often but not homemade usually. I am a subway eater. My 2 favorites are flatbread chipolte chicken and cheese with lett, tom, onion or sweet onion chicken teryiaki on wheat with lett, onion, and sweet onion sauce.

My treasured disney item is my dooney and bourke wristlet I bought last year after the princess half marathon. I love it.

Have a great evening. It is gorgeous outside today, so I am going to go home and run. I can't bear to exercise inside when the weather is this pretty.

Glad to hear you are back on the wagon and way to start with a great loss last week. Enjoy the nice weather and a good run!

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there is suppose to be some icy/snowy weather tomorrow morning and all I can say is I am ready for spring. I really hate the weather in PA from Feb 1- Apr 1. It is so depressing.

I can not wait for zumba tonight. I am really looking forward to burning off the load of calories that I ate at lunch time. I have a sneaky suspicion that TOM is coming soon.

 

[mackeysmom]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

I'm very picky about the cold cuts that I will eat. Sometimes I will get a Subway 6-inch with tons of veggies (and fat free honey mustard) and then bring it home and add my own Boar's Head brand turkey.

Sandwiches tend to trigger my craving for a salty snack, so I'll usually have some Pirate's Booty or Special K chips with my sandwich.

Congratulations to all of the losers this week.

- Laura

 

[my3princes]

I am a sandwich eater. I usually use an Arnold Sandwich thin with lean ham.

We have lots of Disney items. I love my Disney kitchenware and our vinylmations collection and our pin collection...Having Disney touches makes us happy

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?
Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

Hello everyone!! I feel as if I have been gone forever. My mom had heart surgery and for the past week and a half I went home to help her out, so I only got on my computer very few times. I'm feeling a bit motivation-less but I'm coming back to try to keep it going!!
I love sandwiches, my favorite is a turkey on some kind of grain filled bread and a lot of lettuce and tomatoes. I need to eat that more often!
I've only been to WDW one time but I bought a Mickey Mouse wine glass and it's my favorite thing ever. I told my husband I have to go back to buy more and have a set!
--Lynda

 

[belledreamer]

So I just finished my free consultation and session with a trainer that I got for joining my local gym and can I just say, it was NOTHING like I've ever experienced before! Plus the fact that the trainer was not bad looking in the slightest helps...

First was the consultation. And the dreaded weigh-in... Yet another reminder of how far I have to go... Not to mention that your weight is being seen by a hot guy... But let's not dwell on that!

We talked about my goals and what I'm hoping to accomplish; which he seemed to agree that 150 is a very attainable goal for me, which made me feel alot better. He really seemed to appreciate the cardio work I've done so far, plus the realistic expectations for myself in not thinking that I'm going to lose all of the weight in a month. He also echoed the advice of several people that I need to alternate weights and cardio to keep losing weight when I told him of the weigh loss just completely stopping. I've been doing the healthier diet and plenty of cardio; I just didn't know how to do weights correctly. So it was decided that we'd mainly focus on that during the training session.

Then came my favorite question that he asked: 'What is the best thing I can do as a trainer to keep you going?' (Or something to that extent.) So I told him "Go all Bob from Biggest Loser on me and keep pushing me harder. I know I can do it, I just need someone to help push me to my limits. Basically, just make me hate you.' I think he got a kick out that response.

And make me hate him he did. We did everything from lunges to the tricep rope to step ups to bicycle abs to two different weight lifting and alternating reps for those 6 exercises for 30 minutes while putting more weight on each time. And for the last 10 minutes of reps, whenever we'd take a break before doing the next exercise to drink a little water and catch my breath, he'd ask how I was doing and I'd reply: 'You know I hate you, right?' He said he hears that alot.

So we finished the session, he gave me his recommendations for what he thinks I should do to keep losing weight, we said our goodbyes and that was it. And I have to admit that I was sorry to see it end. Despite the fact that my thighs are screaming right now and all I want is a hot shower, I left the gym today with the satisfaction that I had really accomplished something today. I just hope I can keep it up because he said he'd be checking in on me... I may have to try doing another session with him.

Just need to share my experience with you guys!