Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[jillbur]

And now that I've helped increase your post count, I'm going back to my own thread.

Gretchen~I was just thinking about you and your mom. Hope all is going well. I guess I probably should look for you on the other thread

LOL on the thread. It's a busy place here. It went well yesterday. There are 4 dogs, Poko is the youngest, the oldest was 3. Poko was pretty good, and she already knew how to sit, and did well with learning the watch me gesture. They are using clickers/treats to train, and I think it will be good to have ds and I using the same basic commands. One guy there had a spray bottle and sprayed his dog when he barked.

Glad to hear Poko is a star student The guy with the spray bottle would have been kicked out of our dog obedience classs! The trainer was very much against any kind of punishments. In fact one person who could not control their dog at all, and argued with our instructor on what to do to try to gain control, stopped after 2 classes (She also had a chocker collar on the poor thing~no wonder it wouldn't listen to her!). I loved it and so did my Charley. My advice is to practice everything at home, because it's not such a controlled environment! We practiced nightly and have slacked off now that it's been 1 1/2 years. But, it really helped!


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I'll be back to check in later. Off to take the kids to Sunday School. I'm not staying for church today, since I still have this stinking cold and don't want to sneeze and blow my nose the whole service. I think everyone will be thankful when I leave lol!


Jill

 

[VirataMama4]

Good Morning Team Donald!

On Friday, I asked you about your plans for having a successful weekend because we all know that when we plan ahead, we are more likely to stay with those plans.

Sunday's QOTD: Now that it is Sunday, what are you doing to plan for the week? Do you have everything you need to make good meals for the week? Will you be cooking things today to make it easier during the week?

I have this weeks menu planned already, but need to run to the commissary to pick up some healthy stuff for lunches. DH is home tomorrow and Tuesday, and we have some projects around the house to work on, so we should be good about not eating out since we won't be going out.

I see that my usual group of early rise and shine sort of people were up well before me again! Hopefully during the week I will be ale to get the QOTD posted earlier!

My plan for today is to take and finish planning out my meals for the week. I had started it but didn't finish it. Then, I will need to get to the grocery store. One of the things I am doing for this week is to make the one of the WW zero point soups so that I have a good lunch all week long. It will help me because I want to try to add some exercising in before school (that means at 5 AM ) and I won't have to worry about taking the time to do it if I know my lunch is already made. I have also looked at the calendar and realize that our dinner on Tuesday night needs to be fast and easy. I think I will cut up some chicken today so that it is all ready to be made into a low fat chicken strip recipe that I have. Anything I can do today with food make the week easier will help keep me on plan and that is one of the most important steps for me.

I would love the chicken strip recipe! My kids might eat that.

 

[jenanderson]

I would love the chicken strip recipe! My kids might eat that.

That is why we are having it as well....at least the kids will eat with us and it is super easy!

Here is the recipe: you just cut chicken breasts into strips, mix together 2 Tbs. milk and 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard. Dip the strips into the milk and mustard and roll in bread crumbs. You can only use like 3 Tbs. of breadcrumbs so you have use them sparingly. You bake them at 350 until done – flipping them over while baking. I also put the pan in the oven when it is preheating because it makes them crunchier when you put them on the hot pan.

I do strips for DH and me first and then I add a few more breadcrumbs so that the kids strips are a bit more coated.

Enjoy!

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Sunday's QOTD: Now that it is Sunday, what are you doing to plan for the week? Do you have everything you need to make good meals for the week? Will you be cooking things today to make it easier during the week?

I actually do all of my grocery shopping for the week on Friday after work. I plan simple meals through-out the week or use the Crock-Pot. Next week some of the things we are having is chicken fajitas, grilled cheese and tomato soup, grilled chicken with baked potatoes and veggies, and hamburgers and baked french fries. For lunch I picked up stuff for salad and some low-calorie soup. I like to save more of the calories for dinner.

We were busy yesterday, so today I am catching up on laundry and just being lazy. I do have to do plyometrics from p90x again today.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

That is why we are having it as well....at least the kids will eat with us and it is super easy!

Here is the recipe: you just cut chicken breasts into strips, mix together 2 Tbs. milk and 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard. Dip the strips into the milk and mustard and roll in bread crumbs. You can only use like 3 Tbs. of breadcrumbs so you have use them sparingly. You bake them at 350 until done – flipping them over while baking. I also put the pan in the oven when it is preheating because it makes them crunchier when you put them on the hot pan.

I do strips for DH and me first and then I add a few more breadcrumbs so that the kids strips are a bit more coated.

Enjoy!

Yum! I am going to try those this week when we have chicken!

 

[jenanderson]

Hello everyone,
It's your friendly weight-keeper here

Weigh-ins have been coming in like crazy, so I don't have much time to post and read replies, but I will respond to a PM if you need me.

My goal is to post on here, so it's easier for some to just click the send a private message link in my name to send your weigh-ins.

Thanks Sue! A reminder is helpful and we appreciate all you do!

Weekends I tend not to plan unless I know there is an event or something that might cause problems. On weekends, I tend to eat a light breakfast, sometimes forget lunch and so can splurge a little on dinner. We are having a very quiet weekend since DH is under the weather. I ran some errands and picked up a few things I could not find at the grocery store the other day, and doing some laundry today (so I can have alot of computer time!). As normal, forgot to eat lunch, just had a snack, so had spaghetti tonight! One of my favorite foods!

I hope your DH is feeling better. I kind of am like you on the weekends with the food. I plan my exercising out very carefully but the food we just kind of figure out as we go. The family all knows that I am back to losing weight again though so they are good with their choices.

I have hit a few plateaus, most recently this last fall. I was losing pretty good, and then it stopped. I was not excercising much at the time, and I was in no frame of mind to start up, although I did continue to monitor my weight and stay OP as much as possible. After about 6 weeks (probably made longer by the stress I was under), I finally broke loose and it dropped again.
I have a weird theory that every once in awhile my body is "adjusting" to the new weight. I have heard of places where your body is most comfortable, and as you are losing, I am wondering if your body is just trying to adjust to the change.
But in cases like this, I just keep on keeping on. You eat well, exercise and believe that you will start losing again. And muscles getting toned, it might be reflected in inches and the way your body is looking.

I think what you wrote is so true!

Well, my first week was a gain, but I expected that. We were on our trip, and then returning with all the junk food in the house and the craziness at work catching up, so I decided to start with this week. I did weigh myself when we returned, and then I gained a huge amount - missed some days with water, wasn't eating oatmeal for breakfast, still snacking on the wrong things. So based on my high weight right after my first weigh in (I think the trip kicked in), and what I weighed in, I actually had lost 2.5 pounds, so I'll take it! I'm back on track, gained some during the holidays, but I expected that so I'm ready to hit the ground running. Got all my healthy food in the house and am good to go. DH even offered to take me out to eat at our favorite steakhouse last night, as a last fling, but I was on my first day so turned it down (just as well, he is pretty sick today). I will take it some weekend as my splurge, since WW gives me some splurge points.

Hello Carol! Sounds like you are back on track and ready to go! I have to say that is one of the reasons why I love WW...splurge points are so helpful! It is a way for me to know that I don't have to give up everything that I like as long as I am making good choices along the way. It is how I feel just fine having my glass of wine or two on the weekend!

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Thanks for posting this last night Michelle!

So birthday dinner for my mom was a huge success! I made salmon, salad, and roasted veggies. It was so good. The decadent chocolate cake for desert was probably not a good choice Or the Baileys Irish Cream. Hopefully I can recover!

1st - We Will Rock You is a sing by Queen. 2nd - You were so busy beating yourself up that you did not mention this ex of yours was now bald, 50+ lbs. overweight, and he was still sporting a mullet and acid wash jeans

I am glad your mom's dinner was a success! Sounds like you made a super healthy meal. As for the dessert and drink...you can recover. Just be sure today you drink you water, get some exercising in and stay on track today! I am amazed how when I am REALLY on plan, a little thing like that doesn't hurt me because I just get right back to what I know I have to do.

I about died laughing about your comment...the description of what the ex could have possibly looked like is so true! We often get so caught up with our own self image that we don't notice that others have aged along with us!

What DON'T I have?! I've got everything from pop to country, from BeeGees to Queen; if it has a good beat, it's probably on my playlist. I also listen to my collection of Disney World theme park music to keep me focused on doing the Princess 5k.

When I am running and thinking about a Disney trip or a Disney race...I listen to WDW tracks all the time! My DH would laugh when I ran to Wishes!

I actually don't have a playlist. I have found that I am very successful when I have a book on my ipod or a MP3 "book on tape" from my library.

I have a really funny story about this ... my son works at the library and picked up my reserved copy of Steven King's newest book called 11/22/63 ... which was on Cds that are made to transfer digitally to your ipod through your computer. Anyway, this was the first time I tried to do this. I had been walking/running for about 5 days (an hour each day) and listening to the book.

My son asked me ... "How is that book? There is a long reserve list for it and I'm interested to know what it is about." I told him I was having a lot of trouble following it. I know the character traveled in time and I was hearing parts of the story ... but I wasn't putting it together. I also daydream sometimes and lose track of the story when walking ... but usually, I can figure it out. But I was just having one heck of a time getting into this story.

Then the next night I looked at my ipod ... I had it on SHUFFLE! I told my son and he almost wet his pants laughing so hard. Now that I am listening to it in the correct order ... the story is great! And I look forward to hearing the next part of the story when I am exercising.

I could totally see myself doing that! My iPod is always on shuffle and I never think about it!

Hey guys! i forgot to check in for a few days! Can't do that because then I have far too much to catch up on!

Things are going well. I'm still off the dairy but i didn't eat that much dairy to begin with so I don't know if i'm seeing a difference. I've still had a few stomach aches, one today right before we were supposed to go to the movies, which sucks because then I didn't feel like going. I felt kind of bad for cancelling plans literally as we were leaving but, what are you going to do? We returned some bottles instead (15 dollars worth, I had been stock piling) and then watched sherlock. A good night, if not the one we had planned.

We also went for a walk because it was gorgeous out and we estimated we walked about 5 miles. It was nice and we got the dogs out which we really nedded to do.

I really want to answer todays question of the day, I always say I'm going to post my playlist cause im quite proud of it, but its really long. Im going to do it this time I think, just not right this second since its past midnight and i have work tomorrow. This is the first sunday i've worked in like three weeks so it will be interesting.

hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

Hi Trina! I am sorry your stomach is still bothering you. It must have not been good to have had you cancel your plans for the movies. Hopefully you will get it all figured out. I am glad that you could get out and enjoy the nice weather and walk though. It has already started to turn really cold here again so I am afraid we will be inside or really bundled up! Can't wait to hear your playlist!

I listen to Pandora Radio a lot when walking - the exercise stations. or the Adult contemporary stations.

On my iPod I have, this will age me - a lot of Disco It's Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot, Hot, Hot, Donna Summer, Billy Idol, U2, the Pogues, the Cranberries, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bruce Sprintstein.

I should add some Latin music. I have Satellite radio and love the latin channel.

Morning Janis! I haven't tried Pandora but I know a lot of people use it. Your songs don't age you because I have a lot of those songs as well (maybe that aged me ).

I think Latin music has a great beat and I might have to try that as well!

At one point over the summer I went out for a really, really slow jog. I was only able to do about 1.25 miles before I couldn't breathe. But I came on here and said that, and someone reminded me that at least I got out there and how many other people do I know that jogged for over a mile that day?

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Hi Gretchen! What you wrote is what is getting me through this tough stage with my running...there are many other people who are not doing what I am doing and at least I am getting out there and doing it. BTW...your blog is very detailed oriented and I loved reading it!

Did you watch a good movie?? We watched Rocky Horror Picture Show. We were telling DS15 about going into Cambridge in the late 70's early 80's when the people dressed in the parts etc. He was horrified. Mom and Dad out being wild??? Come on now -say it's not true. If he only knew.

I will admit to what we watched...No Strings Attached. It was totally inappropriate in so many ways, cute in that predictable romantic comedy sort of way and just a no thinking involved sort of flick. To be honest, I enjoyed it because I am a sucker for a good romantic comedy!

Love it about the Rocky Horror Picture Show. We tried to explain that to our kids and they just look at us like they don't understand us at all!

Good Sunday morning everyone.

I had a great relaxing day yesterday. My stomach is still a little off but it is getting better every day.

Today is church and then grocery shopping. Dh will be watching the Giants game at 1. We need to have an early dinner since dh has a Eagle Board of Review at 6 (yes 6) and that will be at least an hour if not two so better to eat early than to wait.

I didn't do too much yesterday. I started to clean out some boxes from my basement. I have a bag full of yarn for the art class at school. I have another box full of things that are ALMOST finished.

Today I need to clean out the frig when I get home and put in all the healthy food I plan to buy. I almost have my breakfast and lunches planned out. Just dinners to plan out before I go.

Off to get ready for church.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Morning Dona! You are always up early and beating me to the post. I am going to blame it on the fact that you are on the east coast and are an hour ahead of me! Sounds like you are slowly getting better, hopefully that will continue.

Hope dd had fun and did well at her competition and you enjoyed some movie time with dh.

My son has changed the words to single ladies when we walk the dog to "all the single puppies, all the single puppies, if you like it you better put a leash on it, if you like it you better put a leash on it" and ruff, ruff, thrown in there too.

Morning Kathy - DD did have fun. She is on the varsity competition dance team for her high school. This is the school's first year having a competition dance team so I will be honest and say they are not all that great. They have gotten way better though and I know by next year the team will be more competitive. It has been fun to watch them work so hard to become a team and learn how this type of dance team works.

Your DS cracks me up! I bet the next time I hear that song I will think of his words!

Great job avoiding all the chips. I have found myself not buying treats for the rest of the family either (even if I don't like them). I know that both my kids are learning to eat healthier and that it is so good for them as well.

 

[jenanderson]

I'll be back to check in later. Off to take the kids to Sunday School. I'm not staying for church today, since I still have this stinking cold and don't want to sneeze and blow my nose the whole service. I think everyone will be thankful when I leave lol!

Take it easy Jill! You don't want to get even sicker....I hope that the cold goes away soon!

I actually do all of my grocery shopping for the week on Friday after work. I plan simple meals through-out the week or use the Crock-Pot. Next week some of the things we are having is chicken fajitas, grilled cheese and tomato soup, grilled chicken with baked potatoes and veggies, and hamburgers and baked french fries. For lunch I picked up stuff for salad and some low-calorie soup. I like to save more of the calories for dinner.

We were busy yesterday, so today I am catching up on laundry and just being lazy. I do have to do plyometrics from p90x again today.

Thanks for the meal ideas Michelle! I am sitting working on my menu for the week and kind of struggling with it today. I think I will add some chicken fajitas to the week because I can cut up the chicken at the same time as I cut chicken for the chicken finger recipe I posted for you. Then if I cut up some veggies...all we have to do is throw it all on the stove one night. Simple!

Yum! I am going to try those this week when we have chicken!

I hope you like them! I like that they are easy and everyone in the family will eat them!

 

[melmar136]

Just finsihed cathching up on the thread (4 pages since yesterday morning)!

QOTD: I went shopping on Fri night and still have to pick a few things up today. I bought some ground turkey to make meatballs as well, as I saw someone else on here who was making the same thing. I made sure to buy lots of healthy snacks, and fruits/veggies.

I have been thinking about this, and wanted to ask the runners here: My cousin suggested I try the couch 2 5K.... When I think of running, I think of high school gym class when they made us run around the track for a physical fitness test. It was pure torture to me. I was never into sports, and not extremely active, but back then, I was only slightly overweight, and yet it was still so difficult for me. So, I can only imagine how it would be for me now, weighing about 50 pounds more than I was then!
I just don't seem to be able to get past the idea that running would still be pure torture...not being able to breathe, knees aching, etc.
I know I should maybe just give it a try to see if it's something I might like now, but I have this awful roadblock in my head about it.
Did anyone else feel this way before they started running?

 

[VirataMama4]

Just finsihed cathching up on the thread (4 pages since yesterday morning)!

QOTD: I went shopping on Fri night and still have to pick a few things up today. I bought some ground turkey to make meatballs as well, as I saw someone else on here who was making the same thing. I made sure to buy lots of healthy snacks, and fruits/veggies.

I have been thinking about this, and wanted to ask the runners here: My cousin suggested I try the couch 2 5K.... When I think of running, I think of high school gym class when they made us run around the track for a physical fitness test. It was pure torture to me. I was never into sports, and not extremely active, but back then, I was only slightly overweight, and yet it was still so difficult for me. So, I can only imagine how it would be for me now, weighing about 50 pounds more than I was then!
I just don't seem to be able to get past the idea that running would still be pure torture...not being able to breathe, knees aching, etc.
I know I should maybe just give it a try to see if it's something I might like now, but I have this awful roadblock in my head about it.
Did anyone else feel this way before they started running?

I'm starting c25k today. I started in back in July last year, but fell off the wagon when we went on vacation. I thought it was crazy to think I could even run for 1 minute, but I started out as a slow jog and each week I'd go a little faster. Alot of people have done really great on it. As a motivator I'm just going to keep picturing the Princess 1/2 medal, I'm going to get in 2013!

 

[cjdj4]

I noticed some of the comments also. Especially the ones claiming we have more posts due to snarkiness. I was actually a little insulted by that remark, but I understand that it's hard to understand intentions in posts due to the fact you can't read body language, etc. so I got over that very quickly by remembering my Action Plan, remembering there are obstacles to overcome, my anchor - oh my anchor - my compass - please show me the way to victory.
Janis

Really? I do not think we are snarky at all. I think we have a super supportive positive thread. Interesting.

I am glad your mom's dinner was a success! Sounds like you made a super healthy meal. As for the dessert and drink...you can recover. Just be sure today you drink you water, get some exercising in and stay on track today! I am amazed how when I am REALLY on plan, a little thing like that doesn't hurt me because I just get right back to what I know I have to do.

I about died laughing about your comment...the description of what the ex could have possibly looked like is so true! We often get so caught up with our own self image that we don't notice that others have aged along with us!

I am bad about drinking water, but you are right. I need to really drink it today because of last night's indulgences.
I am glad I made you laugh!

Sunday's QOTD: Now that it is Sunday, what are you doing to plan for the week? Do you have everything you need to make good meals for the week? Will you be cooking things today to make it easier during the week?

I bought 5 lean cuisines, a box of Clementines, and red pepper & Hummas for lunch this week. I always keep Bumble Bee Tuna Medleys Lemon Pepper Flavor in my office just in case. I also keep a box of Special K bars and 100 calorie snacks in my office. At home, we are having Turkey Meatloaf with melted cranberry sauce on top (YUMMY!) with the leftover mixed veggies and salad tonight. We will have grilled Italian sausages with red pepper and onions. We will have baked chicken thighs this week too. I know we will go out to eat at least once so I will have to look up the best possible options for the palce we choose. I also took the advice of someone on here (sorry I forgot who) and bought dessert flavored Yoplaits to eat at the end of each day.
Now I just need to start drinking water.

 

[cjdj4]

Just finsihed cathching up on the thread (4 pages since yesterday morning)!

QOTD: I went shopping on Fri night and still have to pick a few things up today. I bought some ground turkey to make meatballs as well, as I saw someone else on here who was making the same thing. I made sure to buy lots of healthy snacks, and fruits/veggies.

I have been thinking about this, and wanted to ask the runners here: My cousin suggested I try the couch 2 5K.... When I think of running, I think of high school gym class when they made us run around the track for a physical fitness test. It was pure torture to me. I was never into sports, and not extremely active, but back then, I was only slightly overweight, and yet it was still so difficult for me. So, I can only imagine how it would be for me now, weighing about 50 pounds more than I was then!
I just don't seem to be able to get past the idea that running would still be pure torture...not being able to breathe, knees aching, etc.
I know I should maybe just give it a try to see if it's something I might like now, but I have this awful roadblock in my head about it.
Did anyone else feel this way before they started running?

I'm starting c25k today. I started in back in July last year, but fell off the wagon when we went on vacation. I thought it was crazy to think I could even run for 1 minute, but I started out as a slow jog and each week I'd go a little faster. Alot of people have done really great on it. As a motivator I'm just going to keep picturing the Princess 1/2 medal, I'm going to get in 2013!

I started with C25K 3 years ago. It really works! I know it is hard to get going, but once you do you will see success. Just don't give up. Have you downloaded any podcasts or apps you can play on your ipod that tell you when to run and when to stop?

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I'm starting c25k today. I started in back in July last year, but fell off the wagon when we went on vacation. I thought it was crazy to think I could even run for 1 minute, but I started out as a slow jog and each week I'd go a little faster. Alot of people have done really great on it. As a motivator I'm just going to keep picturing the Princess 1/2 medal, I'm going to get in 2013!

I did C25K to get ready for the wine and dine 2011. Don't get discouraged if you have to repeat a week every now and then. That was key for me. I believe it was about week 3 or 4 that was a big jump.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Good Morning Team Donald!

On Friday, I asked you about your plans for having a successful weekend because we all know that when we plan ahead, we are more likely to stay with those plans.

Sunday's QOTD: Now that it is Sunday, what are you doing to plan for the week? Do you have everything you need to make good meals for the week? Will you be cooking things today to make it easier during the week?

AARGH the computer ate my post but here goeas-again!!
I'm planning out my weeks menus (though still struggling to figure out some days) today! Definitely find this helps avoid take-outs and helps me stay on track! Love some of the recipe ideas on here-think I will be giving the chicken strips a go I'm also planning my exercise for the week and putting it on the calender so I'm more likely to stick to it

I see that my usual group of early rise and shine sort of people were up well before me again! Hopefully during the week I will be ale to get the QOTD posted earlier!

I'm 5/6 hours ahead of you so dont be hard on youself

My plan for today is to take and finish planning out my meals for the week. I had started it but didn't finish it. Then, I will need to get to the grocery store. One of the things I am doing for this week is to make the one of the WW zero point soups so that I have a good lunch all week long. It will help me because I want to try to add some exercising in before school (that means at 5 AM ) and I won't have to worry about taking the time to do it if I know my lunch is already made. I have also looked at the calendar and realize that our dinner on Tuesday night needs to be fast and easy. I think I will cut up some chicken today so that it is all ready to be made into a low fat chicken strip recipe that I have. Anything I can do today with food make the week easier will help keep me on plan and that is one of the most important steps for me.

Gotta love those zero point soups Anything thats healthy and keeps the hunger pangs a bay is a winner

Thanks Sue! A reminder is helpful and we appreciate all you do!



Hello Carol! Sounds like you are back on track and ready to go! I have to say that is one of the reasons why I love WW...splurge points are so helpful! It is a way for me to know that I don't have to give up everything that I like as long as I am making good choices along the way. It is how I feel just fine having my glass of wine or two on the weekend!

I too love to splurge those points on my weekend glass of wine

I'm starting c25k today. I started in back in July last year, but fell off the wagon when we went on vacation. I thought it was crazy to think I could even run for 1 minute, but I started out as a slow jog and each week I'd go a little faster. Alot of people have done really great on it. As a motivator I'm just going to keep picturing the Princess 1/2 medal, I'm going to get in 2013!

I am thinking of starting C25K again. tried 2 years ago and then life got in the way but would love to run a disney race (or any race) although sorta worried I may be too old to start running at 46yrs?

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Really? I do not think we are snarky at all. I think we have a super supportive positive thread. Interesting.

I agree this is a lovely group of people and very supportive.

 

[VirataMama4]

Just finished week 1 day 1 of c25k. It felt really good to get back at it. I do have an app downloaded to my phone that keeps track of run/walk schedule for me. It helps alot since I don't always pay attention to the clock.

My exercise plan is to do every other day of c25k, workout with my trainer 2 days a week and do the workouts on my own on the off days. Now I just have to keep my goals insight so I stick with it!

Now I'm off to finish the dreaded

 

[VirataMama4]

I noticed some of the comments also. Especially the ones claiming we have more posts due to snarkiness. I was actually a little insulted by that remark, but I understand that it's hard to understand intentions in posts due to the fact you can't read body language, etc. so I got over that very quickly by remembering my Action Plan, remembering there are obstacles to overcome, my anchor - oh my anchor - my compass - please show me the way to victory.

Team
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Janis

I'm guessing someone from Team Mickey came over and read when Rose made the comment about "1 lb being a modest loss" and someone took a slight issue with it.

I think our team is really supportive and encouraging! I've been on snarky threads and ours is far from it! And just think they've helped our thread count since we're all discussing them commenting on our "snarkiness"

 

[Rose&Mike]

I have been thinking about this, and wanted to ask the runners here: My cousin suggested I try the couch 2 5K.... When I think of running, I think of high school gym class when they made us run around the track for a physical fitness test. It was pure torture to me. I was never into sports, and not extremely active, but back then, I was only slightly overweight, and yet it was still so difficult for me. So, I can only imagine how it would be for me now, weighing about 50 pounds more than I was then!
I just don't seem to be able to get past the idea that running would still be pure torture...not being able to breathe, knees aching, etc.
I know I should maybe just give it a try to see if it's something I might like now, but I have this awful roadblock in my head about it.
Did anyone else feel this way before they started running?

I think giving it a try to see if you like it is an excellent idea. I love running. I do not however love every run...does that make sense? I have ran races where I have said the entire time--never again, never again, never again.

But I love running. I love how strong I feel. I love the stress relief. I was in mourning when I had to stop this spring and this fall to deal with injuries.

Having said all that, it is not for everyone. But I believe that there is some form of activity out there that will give you the kind of joy that I get from running.

If you do decided to try it, there are tons and tons or resources online and at the bookstore for beginner runners. Jeff Galloway (who is the official trainer for rundisney) has put together a run/walk program that has helped so many people get active and get faster!

I did not use c25k, but I know tons of people have completed it with great success.

I have run on and off my entire adult life, but always got burned out/injured once I got up to around 5 miles. In 2010 my DH encouraged me to give it a try again. And I honestly was just humoring him. But this time something clicked. For one thing, I was not overdoing it. In the past I would go every single day and consider myself a failure if I didn't. So on average I only run 3 days a week now. And I cross train and strength train.

Anyhow, sorry for the very long reply! Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[lisah0711]

I want to thank all the Team Donald folks who have been popping on the Team Mickey thread to say hello. It's nice to see everyone because we all have so much to share and learn from one another, regardless of what team we are on.

You have picked a wonderful place to get started on your healthy living journey! This is a very supportive and active group. You will laugh, you will cry and hopefully through it all you will lose—all on the way to a healthier you!

In the spirit of that philosophy I would like to share an email that I received from sparkpeople.com

It's never too late--in fiction or in life--to revise - Nancy Thayer, author

Parting with unforgiving ways

Consider the things in your life that you feel are irreversible or too embarrassing to touch upon. The path of least resistance is often the wrong choice, especially when admitting to someone else that you were wrong. Is there anyone in your life that you need to apologize to? Clearing up disagreements--no matter how far removed--frees both parties to move forward in a more healthy way. Not to mention it improves relationships of all kinds. Pride isn't something that is easy to part with, but being unforgiving can eat away at a friendship or marriage. Good relationships have boundless benefits, so work to make them the best they can be!

The hallmark of a BL challenge is that it is a positive, supportive place.

I'm thinking it's time for us to all hold hands and sing "Kum-ba-ya" now.
This is one heck of a full moon this month!

 

[MoonFaerie]

I just had to come on real quick because I had a Non Scale Victory. I bought a couple of pairs of size 20 jeans & XL shirts w/o trying them on to motivate be to get to the next smaller size. And I came home and tried everything on to see how close I was... AND EVERYTHING FIT!!!!! Just the small weight loss in this first week has already gotten me to a size that I havent been in 10 years!

Yay! How exciting!

I think our team is really supportive and encouraging! I've been on snarky threads and ours is far from it!

I agree. I know snark, and this thread is so NOT snarky.

Sunday's QOTD: Now that it is Sunday, what are you doing to plan for the week? Do you have everything you need to make good meals for the week? Will you be cooking things today to make it easier during the week?

This week is the 1st week of classes, which is always a handful. Exercising will be spotty at best, but I'm prepared for that. If nothing else, on Wed - Fri, I should be speed walking/running 3+ miles each day just getting to class. After really thinking about it, I'm switching my major from biochemistry to environmental & soil science, which means most of my classes will be on the agricultural campus. Lucky me, my non-ag campus class is one of the furthest buildings, just under 1.5 miles one way and is on top of "the hill" which has about 100 steps to get up to the top. Oh, and I have 15 mins to make it. Fingers crossed that I get in the class I'm waitlisted on and & I don't have to try to make that haul 3 days a week.

Once I see how my schedule really works, I'll start settling into a schedule next week. I'm also still working on getting the house back to pre-Christmas and making room for new stuff, plus DD's birthday is on Sat. I know, sounds like lots of excuses, but experience tells me that the first week of classes is tricky enough without adding too much else in.

I'm meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow, and I've already planned ahead for my meal. I'm actually going to do some grocery shopping tomorrow, since DH will be home to pick up the kids. I need to come up with a plan. It's going to have to be quick meals, once of my classes is technically an online class, but it meets in person at night this first week. That's 2 days of the week, then 2 more are basketball nights. This is why I'm biting the bullet and getting the bodybugg and an elliptical. I can hop on whenever I have a little time instead of trying to carve out an hour or two to make it to the gym.

 

[donac]

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I'm thinking it's time for us to all hold hands and sing "Kum-ba-ya" now.
This is one heck of a full moon this month!

This is too funny