TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Linda!

Sorry to hear about the cyst. I know they are painful. Good luck with the surgeon.
Someone here mentioned with the new ww, that it's not as critical as it was before to make sure you get in all your daily points. It's ok to miss a few a couple days a week, and you still can be eating enough to keep the metabolism up. So cute you talking about your husband. Does it still feel so new to you?

Yeah, it's still pretty new. We didn't live together before the marriage (except for three weeks right before where he stayed in a separate bedroom). I have lived on my own since 2007, so I became very used to my independence. It's been an adjustment having to get used to having another person here. But it's very sweet.

So, we had the wimpiest snow day ever today. It was an icy mist this morning. My school is early start, so I'm up out the door before the sun comes up. It was quite slick out and I was wondering why they hadnt' called off school. The highway to work was literally moving at 5 mph. I was getting ready to call my para to ask him to meet the bus since there was no way I was going to be to work on time with all the back up when I realized I had missed a call from Aaron. Right after I left we got the robo call that school had been cancelled! Argh!

It has stopped now, I'm surprised they didn't just delay for a couple of hours. It sounds like we're getting another nasty storm tomorrow night into Thursday. All my students take an alternative state exam. I have to get so many data days per student for each criterion (8-10 per student) and at the rate we're going, we're not going to have enough school days to get our data in! And the state has never extended the testing window. So now it's a little stressful. Oh well, what happens happens.

 

[princess_reject]

and on a "Go me" moment- I've been feeling very under the weather this week but since it was a "run" day decided to get my 3 miles even if it took all day... I was able to get 5 miles in under 60 min (!) and dont feel worse than I did before

Nice work! My BF swears that working out while you are sick actually makes you feel better faster. I generally try to work out even when I am sick, but sometimes I just can't.

I am part of the problem I think...when I do mexican, I can eat a whole basket of chipsby myself. I try to justify it by telling myself that I am getting my veggies in because I use so much salsa Nice work on limiting yourself. I'm not sure if I could do it.

QOTD - Tuesday January 18, 2011 - Do you plan out your meals for the week over the weekend? If so, how often do you recycle these meals?​

I don't so much plan meals at all. I'm lucky if I remember to take something out for dinner before I leave for work in the morning. I wish I was better at it, but I'm just to lazy to make the plan

So, I have some exciting news. Last night my boyfriend and I were working out and chatting. He was trying to motivate me by talking about a girl we are friends with who I would have sworn I am smaller than, but turns out I'm not (kind of that body dismorphic disorder we were talking about the other day...I seem to think I am smaller than I really am). I told him he wasn't really helping. So he asked me if Hawaii would be motivating and of course I said YES I have been wanting to go with him to Hawaii since we started dating (I have been 4 times, but he never has), but it just never works out. He told me that when I get down to 160 (almost all the way to my goal), we can start planning a trip Let me tell you...I am motivated now!

YAY!!!!

Have a great day!

beth

 

[pudge the fish]

Hi I am a new member.
tinker:

Welcome!!

I have just about come to the conclusion I need to cook something different for myself though. Either a WW frozen dinner or find some kind of meal plan. I hate the idea of cooking something different but at this point I think it will just be easier to get me where I want to be.

I have to change foods around due to allergies- if I make Chicken & dumpling I just leave out a piece of chicken and make rice and veggies with it. you would think being GF I'd weigh 10 pounds but there's a lot of fat in GF foods. A LOT There are times it is hard to make 2 meals.

and on a "Go me" moment- I've been feeling very under the weather this week but since it was a "run" day decided to get my 3 miles even if it took all day... I was able to get 5 miles in under 60 min (!) and dont feel worse than I did before

YAY! that is awesome!

The waitress brought FOUR baskets of chips. I asked her if she was trying to feed an army. She said they are told to bring a basket of chips for every two people. What is America coming to? I just think its crazy how huge portion sizes have become and how culturally its ok to eat an entire basket of chips before your meal.
My goal was to eat zero chips but I ended up with three. I was happy with that.

Something I can normally eat is tortilla chips. and I can eat a lot of them. I either have to avoid OR put a few on a plate and leave the rest for someone else.

 

[pudge the fish]

Hi Team Donald,
Late starter here.
Cheryl

Welcome!

Also, definitely go Crock Pot! It is my savior in terms of working outside the home and having a prayer of a home cooked meal when I get home from picking up kids and karate and scouts and...you get the picture!

Love the crock pot

- I made sweet potato wedges this weekend. I cut thhem up to the size/shape I wanted. Spray Pam on a baking sheet, brush olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt and pepper. I baked them on high hear 425-450 for 30 minutes flipping them half way. We thought they were delicious!

Oh Yum- I am stealing your recipe! sounds good for a Saturday night movie snack!

Beth: Wow on Hawaii !!

QOTD - Tuesday January 18, 2011 - Do you plan out your meals for the week over the weekend? If so, how often do you recycle these meals

I plan about 2 weeks at a time. We got to Sam's and get chicken, pork, fish and I plan meals around that. I also have a couple quick go to meals in case of Crisis!

 

[collins316]

You do Level 1 for 10 days 2 for 10 3 for 10. They do not all have to be straight in a row. Jillian recommends taking at least one day off a week. I don't believe there is a wrong way to do it. Just get a feel for it. If you need to alternate days at first go for it. Its quite the challenge for many.

Me I alternate it with other longer cardio workouts. I may try to do the challenge the way it was designed eventually but for now its just giving me a good strength workout.

Thanks everyone for the answers.
I had to do the alternating thing today- I was really feeling it from yesterdays level 1. I thought it would be "easier" to go to the gym for the efx and weights than 2 nights in a row with Jillian!

 

[lisah0711]

Congratulations to all our superstars and especially to our biggest loser,
JVL1018!

I can't believe that as a group both teams have lost over 500 pounds already! I think that is more than everyone lost the whole challenge last time!

Congratulations to all our HH folks, too. Those HH really help you to build those good habits we need for our healthy lifestyles!

QOTD - Tuesday January 18, 2011 - Do you plan out your meals for the week over the weekend? If so, how often do you recycle these meals?​

I will be on a little later this morning to reply to some posts from yesterday!

I plan three or four meals dinners at a time. My breakfasts and lunches are pretty much the same and mostly at my desk so don't take too much planning. I always try to have one or two "plan B" dinners in the freezer or at least some idea of what they might be for "those days." Then when my meals are done it's DH's turn to plan and cook a few dinners.

Forgot to post this yesterday but Blue Man Group was AMAZING! The words "visual spectacle" don't even begin to describe it. If you ever have a chance to go please take it. So many funny things that were completely unexpected. You know, you are going on and it seems like it is just lights and music and then they do something totally unexpected and absolutely hilarious. And they came out after the show for photos. I think we really made a great memory with my kids.

Okay, I usually wait until waaaaaaaaay past diet week 2 to start dealing with eating out challenges but man, the last few days have been crazy. We went out for Mexican on Saturday night as I posted about. Then after Blue Man on Sunday we went refrigerator shopping and were out so late we were all starving and way too exhausted to cook so we went to our favorite BBQ place that has Prime Rib on Sundays. We were both good, had our steaks with all fat cut off and I had grilled veggies. I told DH that of all the side options there he would be best to get Onion Rings -- I became his hero at that moment! While they weren't an ideal side they were better than french fries or their sugary baked beans and he wouldn't have eaten the veggies. And they made him very, very happy!

LTS, glad that you had a good time at Blue Man Group and I think that you are doing awesome at the eating out thing!

Hi I am a new member.

Just PMed the starting weight - I am, or hope to be, a loser.

I just got back from Disney last week - did the 5k but not very well.

Ran out of gas there big time - nothing can show you how out of shape you are like three days in the parks after a 5k and running around an airport!

Anyway, I am on a two year quest to do a "mini Goofy" (the 5k and half) at Disney in 2013, so this is an appropriate team for me.

Looking forward to sharing and hearing from you all, just give me a couple of days to catch up.

Linda
tinker:

Hi Linda! Nice to see you! Great job on the 5K!

Hi Team Donald,

Late starter here. I joined the Y and have started going and walking on the treadmill. My DH wants to lose 20lbs or so where I have much, much, much more to lose than that. It so far has been nice having someone in the house watching also. We are doing WW, not the new one since I have all the info from last time we joined. I have been battling my weight all my life and need to get serious, especially since 40 is around the corner. I am pumped and excited to be part of Team Donald and WISH. Thanks for all the great tips.

Cheryl

Cheryl! Thanks for joining our challenge!

It's one of those days where way too much is going on and not enough time to get things done. Have a sick and cranky kid doing finals, a cranky husband, cranky clients and to tell the truth, I'm feeling a little cranky myself by now. I think it's the full moon! But I'm OP for eating and will continue that way. Thankfully I have the points for a glass of wine or two when I get home.

Have a great evening Donalds!

 

[dvccruiser76]

I know I'm SO SAD!!!!!! I wish we could get support! But as my brother said to me, KG is back tonight and the Red Sox will be back soon! Bruins are also playing pretty well.

The B's are doing well. Tied right now, but there are still 2 periods to go! Go B's

That does stink about jan-april. My brother works a second accounting job during tax season, so I know it's hard. But this year, it worked out well since sil and niece are coming with us in feb.
I had to change my route. I'm going down by the high school now for the longer, quieter streets so I can run/walk in the street. I will be happy when the snow is all gone.
Enjoy your day off today.

Thanks, glad to hear you had a good day too. Did school get out early at all today? I had training in Woburn and it took me 90 minutes to get there

True. However, I sometimes wish the weigh-ins were on Saturday instead. I feel like I always have good days of Fridays, and I always tempt myself into weighing myself on Saturday mornings and so far, every week, I am less on Sat morning than I am on Fri Maybe it's because I get more sleep on Friday nights.

I actually used to weigh myself on Monday's and found the switch to Friday much better. Then if I'm bad during the weekend I have 5 days to kick my butt back into gear.

Just popping in to say hello. We had fun at the museum, and split a bag of chips, and then came home and had a late lunch,early supper.

Glad to hear that the museum was fun. My parents used to take us once a year. I'm thinking about taking Dylan to the Children's Museum. Do you know if it's any good?

The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 2 Donald Superstars!!

#10- 1.46% - skmommy
#9- 1.47% - BobbinWeez
#8- 1.61% - 50sJayne
#7- 1.72% - alison16
#6- 1.76% - RutgersAlum
#5- 1.94% - MaryAZ
#4- 2.06% - LuvBaloo
#3- 2.10% -TimonTracy
#2- 2.27% - Pryncesa -
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge
Week 2 Team Donald Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.32% JVL1018

Great job everyone!

 

[tigger813]

Reminder: If you are going to be away just PM me so I can excuse you from the weigh ins. And when you return, just start all over again! We're in week 3!

 

[donac]

Good Wednesday morning Team Donald.

welcome Cheryl. This has been great group to get to know. They have a number of wonderful ideas for this journey.

QOTD - Tuesday January 18, 2011 - Do you plan out your meals for the week over the weekend? If so, how often do you recycle these meals?

I plan my meals for a week or two. I do recycle the same meals over and over again. I know we all get into a rut in cooking. This week I made a roast on Monday. We had sandwiches last night and on Thursday I am making beef stew. then I will cut it up and put it in the freezer for next week.

Kathy how much snow did you get yesterday?

dvccruiser76 What have you been up to?

lisah0711 Hope you all get over the crankiness. It's bad enough when one person is cranky but when the entire house is that tough to take.

RutgersAlum get a crock pot. Even if you don't use it during the week. I use it on the weekend and make up large batches to have later in the week and put in the freezer for a fast week night meal.

princess_reject Hawaii sounds wonderful Good luck

Hi to everyone I missed.

I have a student teacher coming in today so it will be a busy day. Don't have any more time to talk. Must get ready for school.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[mikamah]

CIt's one of those days where way too much is going on and not enough time to get things done. Have a sick and cranky kid doing finals, a cranky husband, cranky clients and to tell the truth, I'm feeling a little cranky myself by now. I think it's the full moon! But I'm OP for eating and will continue that way. Thankfully I have the points for a glass of wine or two when I get home.

Hope you had that wine and the crankies went flew out the window.

Thanks, glad to hear you had a good day too. Did school get out early at all today? I had training in Woburn and it took me 90 minutes to get there

Glad to hear that the museum was fun. My parents used to take us once a year. I'm thinking about taking Dylan to the Children's Museum. Do you know if it's any good?

After school, fun club called to close early, by 4, so I left work early, but by then it was all rain, and the roads weren't bad. What a nightmare drive you had. The childrens museum is fun, I think I took michael there when he was 4 and he loved the bubble room, the golfball room with a bunch of tracks you race balls on, and he still remembers being on tv with arthur where they had a big green screen. It's is worth a trip.

Kathy how much snow did you get yesterday?

We only got 3-4, followed by rain, so messy and heavy. Looking like more on friday. How about you? It's been quite a winter everywhere.

Shawn- Interesting about the lack of preservatives in Germany. My german friend at work always has his meat sandwiches warm on his desk all day, and then he eats them for lunch, and tells us we american's are paranoid about things spoiling. "You do not need to refridgerate every little thing." Keep on trucking- hope you see a better number on the scale this week.

Lindsery- Congrats on your new furry family member. we have a guinea pig which I gave in to get 2 years ago when i got tired of the "I want a dog" whine. He is so cute, and I have really enjoyed hime so much more than I ever thought I would. Enjoy. What's his name? Ours is Fredward.

QOTD - Tuesday January 18, 2011 - Do you plan out your meals for the week over the weekend? If so, how often do you recycle these meals?I'm not really a planner with meals. I make a list and plan a couple meals when I shop, which will be today, and like to make a meal that will last a couple days so I don't have to cook a full meal when I don't get home til 6. I like chili, soups, baked chicken, and when weather permits, cooking on the grill. I miss that this winter. Usually we don't have this much snow and I can get out to the grill easily. Our breakfast and lunches are basic- eggs, cheese, or ham, pancakes, and lunch will be often leftovers or pita bread with tabouli/hummus, or fruit and cheese/yogurt. Depending. Actually I need to make my shopping list now, and think I might make beef stew. Haven't had that in a while.

Hello to everyone else, and welcome to our newcomers!! Hi Linda, it's nice to see you again. It's great to see the thread busy again, but now I feel like I can't keep up again. I guess I have more weekend computer time than most of us donalds.

Have a great day!!

 

[Dreamer24]

QOTD - Wednesday 1/19/2011 - What is one healthy swap you can make to your eating this week?​

 

[mom2knk]

Hi I am a new member.

Just PMed the starting weight - I am, or hope to be, a loser.

I just got back from Disney last week - did the 5k but not very well.

Ran out of gas there big time - nothing can show you how out of shape you are like three days in the parks after a 5k and running around an airport!

Anyway, I am on a two year quest to do a "mini Goofy" (the 5k and half) at Disney in 2013, so this is an appropriate team for me.

Looking forward to sharing and hearing from you all, just give me a couple of days to catch up.

Linda
tinker:

So, I have some exciting news. Last night my boyfriend and I were working out and chatting. He was trying to motivate me by talking about a girl we are friends with who I would have sworn I am smaller than, but turns out I'm not (kind of that body dismorphic disorder we were talking about the other day...I seem to think I am smaller than I really am). I told him he wasn't really helping. So he asked me if Hawaii would be motivating and of course I said YES I have been wanting to go with him to Hawaii since we started dating (I have been 4 times, but he never has), but it just never works out. He told me that when I get down to 160 (almost all the way to my goal), we can start planning a trip Let me tell you...I am motivated now!

YAY!!!!

Have a great day!

beth

Hawaii would definitely motivate me as well!

Hi Team Donald,

Late starter here. I joined the Y and have started going and walking on the treadmill. My DH wants to lose 20lbs or so where I have much, much, much more to lose than that. It so far has been nice having someone in the house watching also. We are doing WW, not the new one since I have all the info from last time we joined. I have been battling my weight all my life and need to get serious, especially since 40 is around the corner. I am pumped and excited to be part of Team Donald and WISH. Thanks for all the great tips.

Cheryl

 

[SettinSail]

Shawn- Interesting about the lack of preservatives in Germany. My german friend at work always has his meat sandwiches warm on his desk all day, and then he eats them for lunch, and tells us we american's are paranoid about things spoiling. "You do not need to refridgerate every little thing." Keep on trucking- hope you see a better number on the scale this week.

The different lifestyle of the Europeans fascinates us here! I think it is good for us to see a different perspective on things. My good friend here who is British does **2** loads of laundry a week for a family of 4, mom, dad and 2 teenage boys! She says it is 3 if she's doing sheets. I think I do about 12 loads of laundry for our family of 3! When we go to the airport, everyone else's suitcases are TINY! I don't know how they manage but I should learn

QOTD - Wednesday 1/19/2011 - What is one healthy swap you can make to your eating this week?​

I'm trying to leave mayo off my sandwiches and just use honey mustard instead. I also add pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, sprinkle on oregano or fresh chopped basil....anything to make it flavorful so I won't miss the taste of the mayo. I've also swapped my usual ham for turkey slices and I skip the cheese. I have a sandwich for lunch several times a week!

Shawn

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

QOTD - Wednesday 1/19/2011 - What is one healthy swap you can make to your eating this week?​

This is a tough one for me. I swapped out so many things over the years and you are challenging me to swap yet another..

I am swapping out soda for water. How I love the fizzy fuzzy feeling of soda but as my WW leader once said, "There is no food that tastes as good as thin feels..." As a 4x WW drop out I am still waiting for that feeling

I hit 3 miles on the treadmill 3x last week with minimal pain. Today I have 1.5 miles and a half hour with my trainer. With more snow predicted for New Jersey on Friday I need to get in as much treadmill time as I can!

Have a wonderful week Team Donald! Make good choices

 

[alison16]

Not sure if this counts as a swap, but I really can't seem to get my water in. I suppose I could say less coffee, more water, but then I end up not drinking anything for parts of the day. At least it is decaf. I also do ok with crystal light or something like that, just not plan water. Any hints?

 

[pudge the fish]

QOTD - Wednesday 1/19/2011 - What is one healthy swap you can make to your eating this week?

eating protein instead of all carbs for Breakfast. I am still going way over on my carbs - I am should have no more than 185 per day and my protein is way too low. So I got some hard boiled eggs at the store ( can't stand the smell of cooking HB eggs
So I will eat an egg with a 1/2 serving of oatmeal and fruit.

DD 12 is sick so I am only working 1/2 day today- she woke up with a fever of 102.5 I didn't get a walk in today but hopefully I can exercise later. I found FREE on demand exercise programs... all kinds of stuff even Jillian and Leslie's WATP. of course it has shreds and zumbas etc.. I am no where near that yet
I will be one day though!!

 

[charming23]

QOTD - Wednesday 1/19/2011 - What is one healthy swap you can make to your eating this week?​

Getting more whole grains into my diet. I am going to start using whole grain pasta when making dishes. Tonight I am making macaroni and cheese, and plan on using the new pasta.


Yesterday turned out okay. The weather warmed up a bit, to a whole 38 degrees, so I borrowed my neighbors dog and went for a walk. She is an easy dog to walk and the neighbors love that I want to do it as they are older and can't go to often. Food choices were good. I have been trying to keep healthier items accessible and it seems to be working.

 

[SettinSail]

Not sure if this counts as a swap, but I really can't seem to get my water in. I suppose I could say less coffee, more water, but then I end up not drinking anything for parts of the day. At least it is decaf. I also do ok with crystal light or something like that, just not plan water. Any hints?

Keep experimenting with different ways to drink water. Try with lemon and/or lime wedges...try in a tall glass with lots of ice....try at room temp with no ice....try drinking out of a re-usable water bottle...try it out of a mug...flavored ice cubes...etc, etc. I find I have to change up my routine every few weeks so it sort of feels like I am drinking something new
Right now I am keeping a pitcher of cold water in the fridge and I refill my Tervis Tumbler all day long from that and re-fill the pitcher when needed. I drink 4 liters a day and rarely drink anything else!

Oh, and experiment with the Crystal Light too...you don't have to use very much to flavor the water and you can combine flavors if desired.

Hello all, I did the 30 day Shred video today after my yoga class, it was my second time and it DID get a LITTLE easier But boy it is tough for this old lady I can do it all except the push-ups. I force myself to do one "real" push-up and then do "girl" push-ups for the rest. It's hard for me to get up and down off the floor when they alternate strength and abs I guess even though I've been working out since last May I'm not in as good shape as I thought I definitely need more strength training. I'm going to get DH to do it with me one day; DS (13) certainly has no problems with it and he is using much larger hand weights than me!

Shawn

 

[Dreamer24]

Rememberthemagic – Swapping water for soda is huge! Great job!

Alison - The only suggestion I have is to force the water and eventually your body will want it. Try forcing a glass down before each meal or snack.

Pudgethefish – I’m working on the same change – protein instead of carbs in the morning!

Charming23 – I worked very hard on the whole grains switch last summer. Hang in there, you will get used to it!

 

[collins316]

Not sure if this counts as a swap, but I really can't seem to get my water in. I suppose I could say less coffee, more water, but then I end up not drinking anything for parts of the day. At least it is decaf. I also do ok with crystal light or something like that, just not plan water. Any hints?

I am a diet coke girl. But to make myself drink the water, I had to fill my water bottle, and I am not allowed my diet coke until after the water bottle is empty. That is motivation for me.
I bought a Britta water filter for home. I have a water cooler- the kind you put the 5 gallon bottle on top of. But with drinking more water, it gets expensive, and a hassle to buy and lug home. The Britta filter makes it easier, and better than tap water.