Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[belledreamer]

NOTE TO SELF: When I want to rake two acres for reasons even I can't understand and my arms are already sore from exercising, remind myself that I need to pace myself.

My arms are killing me!!! Only made it halfway through the raking... But dad brought the treadmill home today so I think I'll do that tomorrow and give my arms a break...

 

[trinaweena]

The link I gave to my blog was the wrong one, its www.nerdgirlruns.blogspot.com so please follow me over there!

 

[jenanderson]

Well, we had school today in my district We were the only school district in the area who returned today. Poor me, I had to get up and go to work this morning after 2 weeks off I ate pretty well today. Still working on the water.

I am the MS reading coach at a K-8, and I must say I DO NOT miss grading 120 papers every 2 weeks. I hate grading and report card times. I did like reading the kids' writing because they are so funny and creative.

I am so sorry that you had to return to school today...that is sad. I do have to return tomorrow and I am happy to report...the grades are submitted! I love reading kids writing...but not correcting it. I had to correct over 100-8th grade projects! It was so much work. It shouldn't have been so bad but we allow students to turn in work late (without much of a penalty) so almost everything I graded was late work that should have been graded when everyone else turned it in. As I teacher, this is my biggest problem. Students who turn in so much late work often put me behind or throw my schedule off. I have to find a better way of deal with it.

I did have a question though. I work out with a trainer at the gym, and she has me do some pretty intense cardio. I love her sooo much and trust her in everything she does. Also, I can already see a huge difference in my stamina. BUT I usually end up having to throw up when I train with her (specifically when she has me do cardio). Today I had to run to the restroom three times! It's very annoying and I would have hoped it would have gotten better by now (it's been about two months). Does this happen to anyone else? Anyone have any tips on how to make it stop?

First of all - don't let how fast this thread moves right now scare you. As we get into the challenge, you will get into a routine and things run really smooth. I can remember how overwhelmed I felt when I first started.

Here is the important part - why are you throwing up with your trainer? Does she think this is okay? I would talk with her about it. I have pushed myself really hard when running before but never to the point of throwing up...close, but not there. I just don't think that it is good for you to be throwing up. Maybe talk with your doctor as well.

Did day 1 of P90X and, OH MY WORD...... I was actually laughing at myself. I just kept thinking how ridiculous I must look! Today was chest/back and ab ripper....... Lots of push-ups and pull-ups. I am just going to have to focus on *my* progress. It was pretty intense..

I am so glad that you reported in on this! I hope you keep us updated. I feel this way every time I start pilates...I look ridiculous when I start! Keep on going...you can do it!

This is my first year doing Dis Biggest Loser and I'm excited.

My big goal is to complete the Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon in January 2013 so my main exercise is running but I want to add some weight training as well. I started running last summer and entered the Baltimore 5K with my son last October. Enjoyed my first run of 2012 today and I'm hoping to keep it up this winter (boy was it COLD today!).

Thanks for letting me come along for the ride!

Welcome Donald! We do have a lot of runners here. I just did my first run of 2012 yesterday! Good for you! I am thinking about going Goofy in 2013...might have to wait until 2014 because of money but that is my dream! Can't wait to hear more about your running and how you are adding weight training (that is my weakness).

Ok, this isn't weight loss related, but I need to freak out for a minute. Last semester I dropped organic chemistry I after studying my butt off and getting a 20 (out of 100) on the first exam. I'm registered to take it again this spring, and the prof just put the syllabus up on blackboard.

Our grade is made up of:
Pop Quizzes, 4%
2 Exams, lower one 24%, higher one 32%
Comprehensive Final - 40%

I have to pass organic I, II and lab to graduate with any biology degree, no matter which concentration I pick.

Oh dear! I am so sorry to read this. Have you thought of meeting with the prof ahead of time to see what you can do to be sure that you pass the class this time around? I know that I had to do that once and it did really help. I just went in and talked with the prof over and over and kept at it until I passed the class (chemistry)! Good luck!

Ok the diet plan did not go as well as planned today...in a manner of speaking. I was still feeling awful from my stomach ache so I called out at work (felt bad but not really) and spent the day on the couch. Of course I could have spent this time meal planning and such but I didn't much want to think about food.

I did start my weight loss/running blog again and if you guys want to follow along you can find it here http://nerdgirlruns.tumblr.com/ mostly its just a place for me to post about my weight loss and post motivational things

I hope you feel better. It is no fun when you have a stomach ache. I am going to find your blog and follow along!

I followed Jeff Galloway's program when I trained for the half-marathon, and one of his major mantras is "no puking."

That is what I had thought as well...no puking. All my running literature says that if you are, something in the program is not right.

As I was reading Jen's post about doing whats important to us I realized this. Many of us on here are teachers, nurses, and SAHM's. I cant remember what the diagram is called anymore but its a personality test and I remember them saying those who are in the _____ category are usually nurses, teachers, service men/women, etc. That category was indictive of those people who always put others first, very caring and empathetic individuals. Thinking back on that I thought it was ironic that a majority of us are in those professions and here we are all focusing on the same challenge in our life. Weight loss!

It is time for all of us to be a little selfish. Put yourself first!!!! It doesnt mean everyone else needs to take a back seat but put yourself up there with them. My kids are my life but It is when I only am worried about caring for them that my own health starts to fall. I have learned that although I need to do all I can for them I also need to find time to do the same for myself. I know all of you can do it too.

Thanks for adding onto this Lindsay. I just feel really strongly about it as well. If I do not take care of myself...I cannot be there for the rest of my life.

On 1/4, a new show starts on the Cooking Channel, called Not My Mama's Meals...Paula Deans's son is making her meals healthier but still tasty. Reminds me somewhat of our challenge this week. I am going to set my DVR to record it.

I am going to have to watch this show! We love the Food Network and watch Paula Dean once in a while but we always laugh about the butter! It would be good to see some healthier options!

Finally on my regular computer, back home from our trip! I have been following on my phone, but found it difficult to post much. I am not really starting for a couple of days - need to go grocery shopping! And trying to catch up laundry and stow all the stuff we hauled back. So will probably start fresh on Friday morning, when I have everything in place (I can't just start - I have to arrange everything!).

Welcome back Carol! I hope that you had a good trip. It is important to have that time to get everything ready to go before starting...I should have done more of that myself! Oh well...we are off!

 

[akhaloha]

QOTD - January 2, 2012 - Thinking back on your Action Plan for the Challenge - which will be your most difficult to accomplish??

The most difficult thing for me will be exercise. I am the queen of finding any excuse to get out of exercising. Now that my DD13 has so many after school activites, we end up getting home later and later. If I don't change my clothes and start working out the second I get home it just doesn't happen. I am NOT a morning person - and I already get up at 5:00 a.m. to start the day - so I can't imagine getting up sooner to exercise. I feel so much better when I make the time to do it - so I just have to do it! Besides, the older I get, the more flabby I get. I NEED to workout!

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Good Morning Team Donald!! Last day of my Christmas break, back to school tomorrow!

QOTD - January 2, 2012 - Thinking back on your Action Plan for the Challenge - which will be your most difficult to accomplish??

I would have to say it's gonna be the exercising! I get up for work at 4:30am, commute an hour, work all day, commute an hour home, get DD from cheer practice, make dinner, shower and get ready for bed! I'm usually so tired by the time we finish dinner I just want to watch TV and go to bed, so forcing myself to get some exercise in will be tough!

Ouch ... 4:30 is so early. I am always getting up late and rushing in the morning. My goal is to get up at 6:00 instead of 6:20 like I was doing before Christmas break.

I just checked my email from work and my principal just gave us a "free" dress down day tomorrow. This will be a nice way to start back. We have dress down days to raise money for charity (or our community) throughout the year ... so the free day is great.

I had my gallbladder out a week and a half ago and I'm trying to eat low fat. DH is also overweight as well. He has decided to pursue the lap band surgery. He is currently starting the insurance required 6 month Doctor supervised diet plan so this is a good time for us to do this together. The tough part is that we have opposite schedules. I see him Sunday mornings and some weeks I don't see him awake again until Thursday night.

I had my gallbladder out a year and a half ago. I had trouble eating fatty foods at first. It took me about 2 months for my body to adjust. Make sure you take it easy until you feel better.

Also a girl I work with had the lap band surgery. She has been very successful with it. I think she lost about 100 pounds. I hope he finds success with it too.

Oh no! I quoted you and I hope you are the one that lives near Pittsburgh? Where do you live? We are about an hour away from Pittsbugh on the Ohio border near Youngstown, OH. We are also about an hour and 15 minutes from Cleveland, but hardly ever go there. We head to Pittsburgh a lot for shopping, musicals, museums, zoo, etc. My college roommate was from near Pittsburgh, too. She's from North Huntington.


Jill

Hi Jill! I am the PP who lives near Pittsburgh. I live in Oakmont. I grew up in Pittsburgh and have a lot of family in the area.

Okay, I'm going to go through and read everything posted today later. But to be honest, it's pretty overwhelming as a first time BL participant! I want to hear what everyone has to say, but I'm pressed for time right now -- I'll have to read more tonight.

I am also a little overwhelmed being a first time BL participant. This is my last day off of work and I'm not sure I am going to be able to read all the postings everyday ... however, I will post by answering the question daily.

QOTD - January 2, 2012 - Thinking back on your Action Plan for the Challenge - which will be your most difficult to accomplish??

To be honest, all of them will be difficult for the same reason ... making time to complete them. But, I am motivated to try.

 

[escape]

Hi everyone!

Sorry I'm just now checking in. Been busy getting things done for work before I leave on our Disney trip on Thursday. I'm participating in the WDW half-marathon on Saturday and the marathon relay the next day. I'm already tired thinking about it.

My name is Susie and I'm 54 years old. After being a couch potato most of my adult years, I got off the couch in August, 2006 at age 49 to train for the 2007 WDW half-marathon. I NEVER, EVER thought I could/would do something like that. I thought that was only for super athletes, not an occasional 1 mile walker like me. A good friend of mine lost a bunch of weight and did the 2006 WDW half. I knew if she could do it, I might could. I've never received a metal for anything and after hearing that anyone who finishes receives one, then I had to try it. I was excited and scared at the same time. I could barely walk 1 mile - how was I going to run/walk 13.1 miles within the 3.5 hour time limit?!!! After following a training plan, I did it - blisters and all. It wasn't pretty. I was hurting at the end. I swore I'd never do another one. Three days later, I signed up for the full the next year. It was going to be the 15th anniversary of the Mickey (the full marathon) and I was turning 50. I had to go for it. 45 half-marathons, 2 full marathons and a Goofy later, I'm still at it. If I can do it, anyone with reasonably decent health can do it!!!

My problem is that my weight is holding me back in so many ways. I'm not very speedy in my races, I feel tired all the time, I'm starting to have knee and feet issues, and the list goes on and on. I need to lose around 50 pounds. You'd think that with all the walking and running I do, it would be easy for me to do this but it's not. I don't have a good relationship with food and I need to change this. At the end of January, I am going to start a medically supervised weight loss program. The program lasts 16 weeks with mandatory classes and lab work each week. After the initial 15 weeks, I will either continue until I get within 5-10 pounds of my goal weight or I will start on a maintenance program with the weight-loss group. I'm excited to be doing this but it will require great discipline to stick with the program. I know I'll need encouragement from ya'll and I'm willing to provide encouragement to everyone as well.

Now, I need to catch up on all the introductions and send in my initial weight.

GO, TEAM, GO!!!!! We can do it!

 

[jenanderson]

NOTE TO SELF: When I want to rake two acres for reasons even I can't understand and my arms are already sore from exercising, remind myself that I need to pace myself.

My arms are killing me!!! Only made it halfway through the raking... But dad brought the treadmill home today so I think I'll do that tomorrow and give my arms a break...

Great job getting your raking in! The treadmill tomorrow sounds like a good plan!

The link I gave to my blog was the wrong one, its www.nerdgirlruns.blogspot.com so please follow me over there!

Thanks for posting the new one...I just went and "followed" and it looks great!

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Today was not necessarily the best day. As I was grading, I was also "grazing" I will write it all down though and kept all evidence (wrappers and notes as I ate). In the late afternoon I was feeling frustrated with myself for leaving all the work and for eating all the food. My solution - head to the gym! I convinced DH to go to the gym with me to do some running. I ran for about 25 minutes on the treadmill and then did about 10 minutes on the eliptical. I felt so much better that even though I did not have the day I really wanted that I at least got out there and exercised.

Tonight my shins and knees are hurting just a bit. When I first started running, I really had a lot of pain to work through. This time around I am going to be sure that I treat it all right immediately. Tomorrow I will use my KT compression tape to tape up my shins and one knee. I will also take a break from running. My plan is to spend 10 minutes of my lunch walking around my school. I will then do some weight lifting and other conditioning in the evening.

I have to return to school tomorrow but DH does not so I will leave him with a shopping list and have him go pick up some more healthy food. I want to make some soup for lunches because it is so filling and so low in points (I make the WW zero point soup).

I have tried several different methods of recording things these past 2 days (some on my computer, some in a journal, some on little notes of paper) and my other goal for tomorrow is to settle on how I am going to record things and just stick to it.

Time to spend a bit of time relaxing and then head to bed. Tomorrow will start way earlier then I have been used to and it is going to be a long one!

Night everyone!
Jen

PS - Janis...I did my best to add to our thread today!

 

[chimo2u]

Good Evening I may be your newest team member!
my name is Marie, I am 41 (soon to be 42 on Jan 29th ) My weight has been my nemesis but only went higher and higher after having my boys in '92 and '96....my highest was 218, and I managed to lose 58 of those lbs in 2007 when I joined the army and went to basic trg. (Canadian Miltary) sadly, I was hurt in trg. And had to come home and focus on another career for myself......that has all worked out over the last 4 yrs. And I am now happily an administrative assistant. Unfortunately, sitting jobs aren't good for one's weight I've put back on much of the 58 lbs I lost when training for the military .....and I am needing to lose some of that again......I am at a point in my life where I am not willing to kill myself exercise wise anymore, I aim for health and functional fitness now. I would love to lose about 30 lbs before I head to the world with my boys (15/19) and my best friend in Oct 2012. I have 9 months to reach that goal.....I would love to be able to tour WDW this time without the pain in my feet that plagued me on my last trip wow! Did my feet ever hurt! So I am wanting to focus on health, slow maintainable weight loss, and a walking program to get me fit for Disney walking I am glad to meet you all and look forward to getting to know each other better along this journey
~ Marie

 

[buzz5985]

On 1/4, a new show starts on the Cooking Channel, called Not My Mama's Meals...Paula Deans's son is making her meals healthier but still tasty. Reminds me somewhat of our challenge this week. I am going to set my DVR to record it.

Thanks for the heads up. She uses so much butter!!!

Finally on my regular computer, back home from our trip! I have been following on my phone, but found it difficult to post much. I am not really starting for a couple of days - need to go grocery shopping! And trying to catch up laundry and stow all the stuff we hauled back. So will probably start fresh on Friday morning, when I have everything in place (I can't just start - I have to arrange everything!).

Need to hit the hay right now. I will try to catch up the next couple of days, and introduce myself, depending on how crazy it is at work!

Carol

Welcome home!!! I don't know if it will help anyone else, but I use a post it note with the page and post number I left off on. The view last post doesn't work when you jump on quick to read PM's.

NOTE TO SELF: When I want to rake two acres for reasons even I can't understand and my arms are already sore from exercising, remind myself that I need to pace myself.

My arms are killing me!!! Only made it halfway through the raking... But dad brought the treadmill home today so I think I'll do that tomorrow and give my arms a break...

Does that mean, your not coming over to do my yard??

Hi everyone!

Sorry I'm just now checking in. Been busy getting things done for work before I leave on our Disney trip on Thursday. I'm participating in the WDW half-marathon on Saturday and the marathon relay the next day. I'm already tired thinking about it.

My name is Susie and I'm 54 years old. After being a couch potato most of my adult years, I got off the couch in August, 2006 at age 49 to train for the 2007 WDW half-marathon. I NEVER, EVER thought I could/would do something like that. I thought that was only for super athletes, not an occasional 1 mile walker like me. A good friend of mine lost a bunch of weight and did the 2006 WDW half. I knew if she could do it, I might could. I've never received a metal for anything and after hearing that anyone who finishes receives one, then I had to try it. I was excited and scared at the same time. I could barely walk 1 mile - how was I going to run/walk 13.1 miles within the 3.5 hour time limit?!!! After following a training plan, I did it - blisters and all. It wasn't pretty. I was hurting at the end. I swore I'd never do another one. Three days later, I signed up for the full the next year. It was going to be the 15th anniversary of the Mickey (the full marathon) and I was turning 50. I had to go for it. 45 half-marathons, 2 full marathons and a Goofy later, I'm still at it. If I can do it, anyone with reasonably decent health can do it!!!

My problem is that my weight is holding me back in so many ways. I'm not very speedy in my races, I feel tired all the time, I'm starting to have knee and feet issues, and the list goes on and on. I need to lose around 50 pounds. You'd think that with all the walking and running I do, it would be easy for me to do this but it's not. I don't have a good relationship with food and I need to change this. At the end of January, I am going to start a medically supervised weight loss program. The program lasts 16 weeks with mandatory classes and lab work each week. After the initial 15 weeks, I will either continue until I get within 5-10 pounds of my goal weight or I will start on a maintenance program with the weight-loss group. I'm excited to be doing this but it will require great discipline to stick with the program. I know I'll need encouragement from ya'll and I'm willing to provide encouragement to everyone as well.

Now, I need to catch up on all the introductions and send in my initial weight.

GO, TEAM, GO!!!!! We can do it!

We want to hear all about your trip!!! Thanks for sharing your running history. I am 52 and was wondering if a marathon could be in my future.

Great job getting your raking in! The treadmill tomorrow sounds like a good plan!



Thanks for posting the new one...I just went and "followed" and it looks great!

----------------------------
Today was not necessarily the best day. As I was grading, I was also "grazing" I will write it all down though and kept all evidence (wrappers and notes as I ate). In the late afternoon I was feeling frustrated with myself for leaving all the work and for eating all the food. My solution - head to the gym! I convinced DH to go to the gym with me to do some running. I ran for about 25 minutes on the treadmill and then did about 10 minutes on the eliptical. I felt so much better that even though I did not have the day I really wanted that I at least got out there and exercised.

Tonight my shins and knees are hurting just a bit. When I first started running, I really had a lot of pain to work through. This time around I am going to be sure that I treat it all right immediately. Tomorrow I will use my KT compression tape to tape up my shins and one knee. I will also take a break from running. My plan is to spend 10 minutes of my lunch walking around my school. I will then do some weight lifting and other conditioning in the evening.

I have to return to school tomorrow but DH does not so I will leave him with a shopping list and have him go pick up some more healthy food. I want to make some soup for lunches because it is so filling and so low in points (I make the WW zero point soup).

I have tried several different methods of recording things these past 2 days (some on my computer, some in a journal, some on little notes of paper) and my other goal for tomorrow is to settle on how I am going to record things and just stick to it.

Time to spend a bit of time relaxing and then head to bed. Tomorrow will start way earlier then I have been used to and it is going to be a long one!

Night everyone!
Jen

PS - Janis...I did my best to add to our thread today!

And you did a wonderful job!!! Last look we were within 15 posts of overtaking them.

On the plus side - we have more members participating in WIN so far. 13-9 Send those numbers in to me everyone!!! I know it's scary to add all those numbers up and look at that total - but it's the last time you will see that number because it's all down hill from here!!!

Good Evening I may be your newest team member!
my name is Marie, I am 41 (soon to be 42 on Jan 29th ) My weight has been my nemesis but only went higher and higher after having my boys in '92 and '96....my highest was 218, and I managed to lose 58 of those lbs in 2007 when I joined the army and went to basic trg. (Canadian Miltary) sadly, I was hurt in trg. And had to come home and focus on another career for myself......that has all worked out over the last 4 yrs. And I am now happily an administrative assistant. Unfortunately, sitting jobs aren't good for one's weight I've put back on much of the 58 lbs I lost when training for the military .....and I am needing to lose some of that again......I am at a point in my life where I am not willing to kill myself exercise wise anymore, I aim for health and functional fitness now. I would love to lose about 30 lbs before I head to the world with my boys (15/19) and my best friend in Oct 2012. I have 9 months to reach that goal.....I would love to be able to tour WDW this time without the pain in my feet that plagued me on my last trip wow! Did my feet ever hurt! So I am wanting to focus on health, slow maintainable weight loss, and a walking program to get me fit for Disney walking I am glad to meet you all and look forward to getting to know each other better along this journey
~ Marie

Welcome!!! I am too familiar with that sore foot problem at WDW.

Janis

 

[buzz5985]

On January 1 we discussed what our Action Plan would be on our weight loss journey. On January 2 we discussed which aspect of our plan would be the most difficult to follow, and hopefully found some solutions. Which leads us to -

QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

 

[buzz5985]

On January 1 we discussed what our Action Plan would be on our weight loss journey. On January 2 we discussed which aspect of our plan would be the most difficult to follow, and hopefully found some solutions. Which leads us to -

QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

I have two visions. One is I am out hiking with DH, and I don't have to tell him to slow down - because I am in the lead!!! The other is participating in one of the races at WDW - starting small with a 5k, something in the line of Expedition Everest appeals to me.

I lied - I have another. Sitting down and being one of those people that could share a meal at WDW and be satisfied!!!!

Janis

 

[buzz5985]

Just a heads up - if you have a kindle, Jillian Michael's first book is $1.99.

 

[akhaloha]

On January 1 we discussed what our Action Plan would be on our weight loss journey. On January 2 we discussed which aspect of our plan would be the most difficult to follow, and hopefully found some solutions. Which leads us to -

QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

Hmmm...at the end of my journey I envision myself at my goal weight. I will be toned and comfortable wearing shorts when we go on vacation. I will be in shape and ready to walk all of Disney without my feet screaming at me. I would be thrilled if I could wear a bikini, but happy if I could wear a one piece suit or tankini.

 

[jenanderson]

Good Morning Team! I am so not ready to go back to school today but it is time so I must. I have just a few minutes to post but then have to get moving because I did not pack things up last night like I should have. I think I need to add getting more organized in 2012 to my goals!

Sorry I'm just now checking in. Been busy getting things done for work before I leave on our Disney trip on Thursday. I'm participating in the WDW half-marathon on Saturday and the marathon relay the next day. I'm already tired thinking about it.

Susie - I can't wait to hear all about your race weekend at WDW! Will you get to be there for some extra days? Where are you going to stay? I dream of one day running the Goofy and it is my ultimate running goal. I am so impressed that you have done it!

I aim for health and functional fitness now. I would love to lose about 30 lbs before I head to the world with my boys (15/19) and my best friend in Oct 2012. I have 9 months to reach that goal.....I would love to be able to tour WDW this time without the pain in my feet that plagued me on my last trip wow! Did my feet ever hurt! So I am wanting to focus on health, slow maintainable weight loss, and a walking program to get me fit for Disney walking I am glad to meet you all and look forward to getting to know each other better along this journey
~ Marie

Welcome Marie! I think that health and functional fitness is the way to go. So many times people try to do a fitness plan that they won't stick with. I think walking, conditioning and doing activities that you love is important! There are tons of walking programs out there if you look for them on the web!

On January 1 we discussed what our Action Plan would be on our weight loss journey. On January 2 we discussed which aspect of our plan would be the most difficult to follow, and hopefully found some solutions. Which leads us to -

QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

I see myself happy in my running gear again. I will admit that I get too warm when I run and consistently find myself stripping down to my sports bra. I want to be at the point where I look good enough to run like that again. I also see myself at the point where I can run a full marathon in a time that does not embarrass me to talk about.

I have two visions. One is I am out hiking with DH, and I don't have to tell him to slow down - because I am in the lead!!! The other is participating in one of the races at WDW - starting small with a 5k, something in the line of Expedition Everest appeals to me.

I lied - I have another. Sitting down and being one of those people that could share a meal at WDW and be satisfied!!!!

Janis

I love the vision of you being out in front of your DH while you are hiking! That is a good one!

I hope you get to try a WDW race some time...I loved the Princess 1/2!

Hmmm...at the end of my journey I envision myself at my goal weight. I will be toned and comfortable wearing shorts when we go on vacation. I will be in shape and ready to walk all of Disney without my feet screaming at me. I would be thrilled if I could wear a bikini, but happy if I could wear a one piece suit or tankini.

Go for the bikini! That was my goal last time around and it felt great to reach that point!

Alright, I must go pack a healthy lunch and some breakfast before I run out of time. Have a healthy day everyone!

Jen

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

On 1/4, a new show starts on the Cooking Channel, called Not My Mama's Meals...Paula Deans's son is making her meals healthier but still tasty. Reminds me somewhat of our challenge this week. I am going to set my DVR to record it.

This sounds great! I really love Paula Dean's food, but it's sooo unhealthy! Thanks for sharing, I'll definately check this out.

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

The link I gave to my blog was the wrong one, its www.nerdgirlruns.blogspot.com so please follow me over there!

Cool, I will go read this now! Also, you wrote that you've really been craving sweets lately didn't you? Well I know how you feel on that. Sweets are my biggest vice. I feel like I must have chocolate after lunch and dinner to be complete. That is one of my toughest obstacles right now. I'm trying low-fat hot chocolate and little mini dark chocolate bars. Maybe it'll help

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

On January 1 we discussed what our Action Plan would be on our weight loss journey. On January 2 we discussed which aspect of our plan would be the most difficult to follow, and hopefully found some solutions. Which leads us to -

QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

Oh I love this because I do it all the time!! I see myself feeling great because I'm running AND LOVING IT, and then getting dressed in great fitting blue jeans with no muffin top

 

[donac]

Good Tuesday morning everyone.

Sorry I haven't been on the thread for the last day. I woke up yesterday with a stomache virus. I was lucky enough to get ds2 out to his school so he could leave for Gambia. I just made it home before I got sick again. I have been sleeping on and off since 11:30 yesterday. I just called in sick for today. If I can't get anything in me today then I think I have to calll in tomorrow also. Yesterday all I had was 3 pretzels, one banana and lots of water. Nothing has stayed in me since yesterday morning.

Off to try some toast.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

They should - but the competition blinds us!!!

The heck with housework - get back here!!!!


Knowing what obstacles are in your way are half the battle. Try dancing around the house while your cooking, cleaning, in the shower. The family thinks it strange, it upsets the dog, but it's moving!!!

Janis

I love that you are putting money away to buy yourself new t-shirts! Money is a big motivator and it will help to get what you want when you are done! You asked about motivation...I have to set mini rewards for myself. It is usually things like nail polish to match a running outfit, new running socks or something else running related, sometimes a night off from all counting...whatever it takes for the week!

Love the idea of mini treats along the way


QOTD - January 3, 2012 - This isn't really a question. And you can use it as part of your HH #4 - relax each day. OK. I want you to sit down, close your eyes and envision yourself at the end of your journey. How do you see yourself?? Are you sitting in V&A in a new sexy dress making wise food choices?? Are you running in the next Princess Marathon?? Or are you able to keep up with the kiddo's at MK without keeling over?? Are you in that itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikini, at the top of Summit Plummet thinking maybe this wasn't a very good idea??

I keep pictuing myself in those t-shirts I would also love to be able to lie by the pool and not feel self-conscious. Wouldnt mind being able to walk all day at the parks without feeling puffed/tired either

Cool, I will go read this now! Also, you wrote that you've really been craving sweets lately didn't you? Well I know how you feel on that. Sweets are my biggest vice. I feel like I must have chocolate after lunch and dinner to be complete. That is one of my toughest obstacles right now. I'm trying low-fat hot chocolate and little mini dark chocolate bars. Maybe it'll help

Try breaking the mini choc bars into squares and freezing them-they taste yummy but take so much longer to eat this way (you have to suck the living-daylights outta them to make them melt)

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Good Tuesday morning everyone.

Sorry I haven't been on the thread for the last day. I woke up yesterday with a stomache virus. I was lucky enough to get ds2 out to his school so he could leave for Gambia. I just made it home before I got sick again. I have been sleeping on and off since 11:30 yesterday. I just called in sick for today. If I can't get anything in me today then I think I have to calll in tomorrow also. Yesterday all I had was 3 pretzels, one banana and lots of water. Nothing has stayed in me since yesterday morning.

Off to try some toast.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Hope you feel better soon