TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[Sugarglider]

I have hypoglycemia so my sugar is an issue, and when it drops I tend to eat everything in sight. I try to eat snacks in-between to prevent this but I am not always successful. Any suggestions are appreciated.

CHROMIUM works for me! (said in my best singsong voice) I take a product called GI Balance I get from my local health food store.

QOTD: favourite resort: GCH for the huge rooms, extra toiletries, including a SHOWER CAP (come on disney $300/night and you won't spring for a shower cap??), robes, newpaper, turn down etc all in a standard room. TDL MiraCosta for the view - sitting in my room overlooking the lake shows and parades - and watching them rehearse shows all through the night (I never slept that trip) at WDW I want to try GF and Poly. WL has an amazing lobby and great service. CR has modern adult rooms but crappy service. BC had the smallest room I've ever seen and was very noisy. BUT my next trip I am staying OKW cause the price is too good.

 

[tigger813]

Quick reminder! Send me your PMs with our TEAM name in the TITLE!

Being bad right now! Had a meatball sub and TJs baked onion rings and a mudslide! I also had my grilled chicken and eggplant, mozzarella and pesto calzone! I've been really wanting one this week (PMS speaks and I had to answer). I also had half of a chocolate chip covered Oreo cookie when I got home from work. YUMMY!

I will be mostly good the rest of the weekend. Not going to a Super Bowl party but we will have some drumsticks and spicy chicken dip!

Kids came home and took care of their laundry and then we went to a neighbors and they slid down a snow bank in the driveway for awhile. They had a blast. We'll probably do it tomorrow too after the basketball and during the snow. We thought about building a bonfire and having some drinks in the driveway and letting the kids keep sledding. May go to another neighbor's house who has a big hill in their backyard. She said we could sit and watch the kids from the warmth of the living room!

Keep those weigh ins coming! I may actually make the TOP 10 this week! I think I'm in second place at the moment! But, I'm sure that will change! I just hope I can have another loss next week!

TTFN

Watching Cash Cab with the family.

 

[SurferStitch16]

Hello mates,
I am back from weigh-in and I am down another 3.2 pounds, and over 25 pounds total. I am feeling good as we are getting ready to go to Disneyland and enjoy the D23 tour of the Disney Archives and the Disney Studios. It is to be in the upper 70's and we are looking forward to it.

How did everyone else do this week? Can we take the Duck again?

Dave

CONGRATS!!!!!! Awesome results!!
PLEASE post pictures or give us information on the D23 Tour and Studios??!!??!!?? Wish I was going!! Hope you have a great time!! Don't forget to fill us in!! ENJOY!!

2/4/11 QOTD: What is your favorite Disney World Resort that you have stayed at, and which resort would you like to stay at next?

GO TEAM MICKEY!!!

My favorite DVC resort is the Boardwalk, but we are staying in Bay Lake Towers this summer so that could change. I LOVE the Boardwalk though. Being within walking distance from two parks is great!! My favorite nonDVC resort would have to be the Polynesian!! I love Hawaii and this resort is just gorgeous!! I also like Animal Kingdom Lodge a lot.

Skipped my workout yesterday and have been exhausted all day so I am not sure I'm making it again tonight. I know I will be mad at myself if I don't, but I am just so tired I don't know how good a workout it would be. I really hope I'm not getting sick. There's just not enough time to get sick. Hope everyone has a great night!!

 

[tigger813]

Come on TEAM MICKEY! We're ahead by 14 pounds so far!!!!!

TTFN

 

[Merryweather27]

Not doing so great on my self-set goal of posting something here everyday. Does it count if my last post was *just* after midnight Thursday morning? It wasn't Thursday yet in my time zone though...

Did better with my food yesterday but haven't had a chance to weigh yet today! Got a workout in yesterday and today both; here's hoping it's the start of a trend!

2/4/11 QOTD: What is your favorite Disney World Resort that you have stayed at, and which resort would you like to stay at next?

My favorite is Caribbean Beach - we stayed there on our honeymoon. The only other one I've stayed at is SSR, but I've visited a handful of others to eat there or for a fireworks cruise. The resort I'd like to stay at next is the Poly, but it might be a while before we have that kind of cash saved. We are usually go-go-go while in WDW, so I kinda feel bad spending a lot for someplace nice if all we're doing there is sleeping and showering. Last trip we stayed off-site and saved as much money as the 4/3 deal had saved us the year before!

Good Morning I am new here and need lots of help!!

Here is my catch - I hate fruit (apples, bananas and grapes are ok ) hate veggies (broccoli, string beans and spinach are ok, raw carrots too) and love pizza, chocolate and ice cream.

Welcome! All the fruits and veggies you mention as ok, those are pretty much the only ones I eat, just in higher quantity than I used to!

WOOHOO I beat PMS this week!!!!!!

Just had to get that out of my system!!!! I'd down 3 pounds for the week. Finally below my starting weight for this challenge!

Way to go Tracey!

Kristi- I have no idea where we are putting it! It's ridiculous! The snow is half way up the trees, my basketball hoop, the deck!

I read in the news somewhere today that Boston is considering dumping snow in the harbor because there's nowhere else to put it!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I hope everyone is doing great!

I just had my favorite treat--french fries!! and I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum!

I went to Macy's today and got some clearanced sweaters. I don't have a lot of winter clothing (or spring or summer for that matter) that fits. They are having a huge clearance sale.

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

 

[cclovesdis]

Evening Everyone!

Another day of not much to say. I've been pretty busy with work and have been falling asleep earlier and earlier lately. I need to exercise more. I had so much more energy when I was exercising almost daily.

We are expecting more snow tomorrow. The only thing on my schedule is to clean. My teaching supplies piles have been getting more and more disorganized from each time I needed to find something for my sister or BIL or one of my neighbors. So, my plan is to tackle those piles, hopefully in their entirety, but only after I beautify my bedroom. I also have clean throughout the house that needs to get into my dresser drawers and should have been there last weekend. Hoping that I'm as successful tomorrow as I'd like to be.

I went grocery shopping today and bought lots of fruit and veggies. I made up a small veggie platter to keep in the fridge to fend off the snacking. I also picked up a very large (well, for only 3 people) roasting chicken for dinner tomorrow. They are great for leftovers, and my father will make soup with the carcass. A less than $10 chicken will be the base for at least 3 meals per person. Got to love a good sale.

Some quick replies and a gain to report to Tracey and then I'm off to bed.

Night!

2/4/11 QOTD: What is your favorite Disney World Resort that you have stayed at, and which resort would you like to stay at next?

I liked Pop a lot and enjoyed staying in the Cabins in FW, but I am really looking forward to staying at the Wilderness Lodge. I've wanted to stay there since I saw it a few years ago.

[Our motto is, "Why would we spend time at a hotel when we're at Disney World??!!"]

Same here! But, this year, my father wants to go slower and take in the WL too. I can't say I blame him. So excited to stay there!

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s.

Congrats! I like your idea of maintaining for a while at a more consistent weight. Y ou are so healthy, perfect really! and

 

[njtinkmom]

Thanks for the encouragement and advise. I am going to west palm beach in 8 days so maybe swhen I get back I will start WW Made homemade mac and cheese tonight with whole wheat pasta skim milk and low fat cheese so I think that is not so bad I am trying. I am making pulled pork in the crock tomorrow and chili on Sunday with a bean dip. Not sure where they fit into a diet but it has to be better than eating out which we do a lot. Congrats on all the loses hope everyone has a great weekend

QOTD - AKL was nice with a great view but toooooo much walking for my dds kidani was good too but too far from Mara. Cbr was great but now we are DVc so I don't think I'll be back. Looking forward to trying the bw in July. Someday we will try our home blt,

 

[Princess Nancy]

Okay everyone, I can no longer read this thread at night.

I struggle the most with my diet at night and every thread talks about FOOD!!! UGH!!!

I will have to read in the morning when I am not weak!!!

Love reading all the tips and knowing that so many of us have the same struggles.

Mostly I have to skip Tigger, she had onion rings and a mudslide!!! (and is in the top ten!) Girl you must do some serious exercise!!!!

Have a great Weekend everyone!!

 

[Princess Nancy]

I hope everyone is doing great!

I just had my favorite treat--french fries!! and I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum!

I went to Macy's today and got some clearanced sweaters. I don't have a lot of winter clothing (or spring or summer for that matter) that fits. They are having a huge clearance sale.

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

Yeah Rose!!!!!!!

 

[donac]

I hope everyone is doing great!

I just had my favorite treat--french fries!! and I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum!

I went to Macy's today and got some clearanced sweaters. I don't have a lot of winter clothing (or spring or summer for that matter) that fits. They are having a huge clearance sale.

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

Congrats Rose. that is quite an accomplishment.

 

[KristiMc]

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

Way to go Rose!!! What an inspiration to all of us!!

Congrats to everyone that had a good week.

2/5/11 QOTD: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit.

QOTD: Favorite vegetable for snacking is baby carrots, at meal time I like broccoli or cauliflower. For fruit - bananas.

 

[tigger813]

Princess Nancy- SORRY!!! The onion rings were TJs baked crunchy ones so not as bag as REAL onion rings! Friday is my indulgence night! And yes, I do work out a lot and try to control myself A LOT during the week. I don't really journal but keep in my head the amounts I have had during the day so I know what I can afford. It's taken me a long time to get that way.

Just did 2 miles on the elliptical and made the family breakfast. I need to make myself a shake and get a shower in. Basketball game at 11, then grocery shopping, lunch, cleaning, and pretzel baking!

We think we may have a leak over the front door. Just noticed it. Don't see any drips but it looks wet.

TTFN

PS Did a quick check on my weight! Only up .4 so didn't over do it too much yesterday!

 

[Merryweather27]

Good morning everyone! It is snowing here AGAIN! At least it is only supposed to be 1-2 inches this time, and at least it's over the weekend so they have a chance to get the roads clear before Monday.

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Way to go, Rose! That is an awesome accomplishment! Good luck picking a solid maintain range. I know what you mean with the thoughts sometimes. I have told people before (when I was in a not-caring-about-being-fat stage) that "I exist in two settings: 1) fat & happy or 2) eating disordered." That's not 100% true, but it IS a lot of work for me to actually work on losing weight without falling into disordered behaviors. Trying to keep the main focus on improving overall health, not just appearance, helps me somewhat.

I went grocery shopping today and bought lots of fruit and veggies. I made up a small veggie platter to keep in the fridge to fend off the snacking. I also picked up a very large (well, for only 3 people) roasting chicken for dinner tomorrow. They are great for leftovers, and my father will make soup with the carcass. A less than $10 chicken will be the base for at least 3 meals per person. Got to love a good sale.

Nice score! The only thing on sale around here right now seems to be junk food for the Super Bowl. Of course DH had to pick up eight 12-packs of Coke. Yeah, the sale was really good - 4/$8 - but geez. Oh, well, at least I was able to pick up some (not on sale) bananas and apples.

I am going to west palm beach in 8 days so maybe swhen I get back I will start WW.

Have fun!

Okay everyone, I can no longer read this thread at night.

I struggle the most with my diet at night and every thread talks about FOOD!!! UGH!!!

Mostly I have to skip Tigger, she had onion rings and a mudslide!!! (and is in the top ten!) Girl you must do some serious exercise!!!!

Well yeah, Tracey does some serious exercise - I'd say she talks about exercise more than food! Most of her days seem to involve multiple workout sessions. Whereas I feel super-accomplished if I manage to get in even one 25-minute session of Wii Sports! But it is inspiring to read!

2/5/11 QOTD: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit.

My favorite vegetable in meals is broccoli - we make a lot of casserole-type stuff and it bakes so well. Favorite veggie for snacking is baby carrots. My favorite fruit is strawberries, but they are kinda expensive and go bad quickly if only one person in the house is eating them. Right now at home I have my next 3 favorites - apples, clementines, and bananas. DH will actually eat bananas, so we usually get through those before they turn brown, plus if they do there's always banana bread. Not much you can do with moldy strawberries!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

Great Job Rose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome.

I went grocery shopping today and bought lots of fruit and veggies. I made up a small veggie platter to keep in the fridge to fend off the snacking. I also picked up a very large (well, for only 3 people) roasting chicken for dinner tomorrow. They are great for leftovers, and my father will make soup with the carcass. A less than $10 chicken will be the base for at least 3 meals per person. Got to love a good sale.

Thats a great idea CC. Glad all is well.

2/5/11 QOTD: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit.

My favorite veggie is currently spinach which is crazy because I never liked any veggies so you would think spinach is the last thing I would say. I love all fruits but I would say oranges are my favorite.

We are just relaxing this morning. Basketball has been cancelled since we are having a wintery mix and the roads are a mess. Not much else planned for the day. I have been taking the opportunity to clean and do laundry. Tomorrow is my 10 mile run. The farthest I have gone has been 8 so I am a bit nervous. I hope the roads/pavements are not too bad with ice and snow.

Have a great day!

 

[SurferStitch16]

I hope everyone is doing great!
I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

CONGRATS ROSE!!!!!!!!! GREAT accomplishment!! You REALLY earned those new clothes!! You inspire us all!!

Thanks for the encouragement and advise. I am going to west palm beach in 8 days so maybe swhen I get back I will start WW Made homemade mac and cheese tonight with whole wheat pasta skim milk and low fat cheese so I think that is not so bad I am trying. I am making pulled pork in the crock tomorrow and chili on Sunday with a bean dip. Not sure where they fit into a diet but it has to be better than eating out which we do a lot. Congrats on all the loses hope everyone has a great weekend

That homemade mac and cheese sounds DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Any chance we could get the recipe please?? Mac and cheese is one of my FAVORITE meals!! I haven't had it in so long, I would LOVE to have it again!! Have an AWESOME time in West Pal Beach!! All us Northerners are very jealous as we shovel out more snow!!

2/5/11 QOTD: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit.

Lately I have been on a nectarine kick, so right now that would be my favorite fruit. I LOVE bananas and grapes too though. My favorite veggie would have to be broccoli followed by corn, cauliflower and asparagus. Though I do enjoy eating carrot sticks, I don't really like them at dinner time.

 

[Princess Nancy]

Princess Nancy- SORRY!!! The onion rings were TJs baked crunchy ones so not as bag as REAL onion rings! Friday is my indulgence night! And yes, I do work out a lot and try to control myself A LOT during the week. I don't really journal but keep in my head the amounts I have had during the day so I know what I can afford. It's taken me a long time to get that way.

Just did 2 miles on the elliptical and made the family breakfast. I need to make myself a shake and get a shower in. Basketball game at 11, then grocery shopping, lunch, cleaning, and pretzel baking!

We think we may have a leak over the front door. Just noticed it. Don't see any drips but it looks wet.

TTFN


No reason to apologize. I was mostly commenting on my weaknesses!
I am impressed at your workout ethic and wish I was movin' more!!

I find this whole experience on the WISH board very helpful!

Nancy

 

[jking6]

Sorry I have not checked in this week. I have been dealing with my health issue and see the surgeon on Wednesday. Congrats to all who lost and maintained last week. It was not by best week (stress) but I do not think I gained so thats good.

Fridays QOTD:
I have stayed at All Star Music, Pop a few times, Poly conciere level, BLT and Coronado Springs.
I enjoy Pop, Love Coronado Springs its my favorite that I can afford sometimes. BLT was amazing just a splurge once in a while.
Least favorite was Poly it did not live up to its hype to me. I think I expected to much but maybe someday I will try it again.

Saturday QOTD: strawberries and corn or brocolli.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I hope everyone is doing great!

I just had my favorite treat--french fries!! and I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum!

I went to Macy's today and got some clearanced sweaters. I don't have a lot of winter clothing (or spring or summer for that matter) that fits. They are having a huge clearance sale.

I didn't post it earlier, but I hit 50 pounds lost this week! I am now solidly in the 130s. I have not been at this weight for probably over 20 years. And to be honest, did not ever expect to see it. I am ~12 pounds below where I initially hoped to be. I need to seriously start thinking about picking a maintain weight and actually sticking with it for a while. I have a tendency to start playing the how low can you go game along with ana thoughts if I'm not careful. I am still struggling mentally with some stuff, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at.

Anyhow, I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan weekend!

Congratulations on your loss!!!!

So far doing good today. Had my Kashi cereal for breakfast, water, now a big salad with tons of veggies. Next I will drink more water.

Favorite veggie or fruit? Oh boy....That is easy! POTATOES....Boil them, mash them, stick them in a stew.

 

[poochie]

2/5/11 QOTD: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit.

QOTD: Favorite vegetable for snacking is baby carrots, at meal time I like broccoli or cauliflower. For fruit - bananas.

Favorite veggies - carrots, raw, stewed or steamed love em.

Fruit this is tougher, I love rasberries, blueberries, tart apples right off the tree., Fresh pineapple that i cut up myself. Just about any fresh melon.

I would say a fresh peach picked right off the tree, still warm from the sun. So juicy and sweet.