TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[WeLoveLilo05]

I didnt realize you were from jersey. I am from eastern pa not too far from the shore, well actually its at least an hour but easy to get to. Which part are you from. What do you think about the whole Jersey shore show??? Seaside heights is usually where we go for our one day beach trips.

LoL Can you believe I have no idea how to take a quote out of a paragraph?

I live right next to Belmar (Spring Lake Heights). I am originally from Carteret, which is right next to Elizabeth. When we were younger we used to go to Seaside and Point Pleasant all the time. Now we tend to just take DD to Point Pleasant b/c it has more kiddie rides, but when she gets older we'll take her to Seaside.
Jersey Shore...ok I like MTV, I like certain reality TV, but I cant even watch it lol. And I think its b/c its such a poor portrayal of people who do live here and people from Staten Island. Sorry if I offended anyone who likes the show, but I like Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant (yeah the 3 are probably pretty similar) LoL so...to each his/her own I guess.

 

[BELLE1109]

Hi all,
today I we had pizza day at work, I am thrilled to report that I opted for salad
As for the music that gets me pumped to workout
rascall flats, rhianna, drake...

 

[tigger813]

Mickey Team/Donald Team

Upcoming NE DisMeet!

For those interested and living in a reasonable proximity, there is an upcoming DisMeet weekend at the Coco Key Water Resort in Fitchburg, MA. The dates are Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13. Come for 1 day or both! If you call for reservations say you are with the DIS and you can get a discounted rate of $129 for the night including passes for 2 days at the water park. The original invite was posted on the Podcast boards about 2 months ago. It's a great chance to meet and hang with a great group of people.

Here is the original thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2538615 for all the info!

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I answered all the questions the other day but I think I must have accidentally deleted this one?

QOTD 1/3/11 Monday
When was your first trip to Disney, your last trip and when is your next trip? How many times have you been?
First trip was in Sept 93, I was...in 4th grade lol. So 9 or 10 years old? We stayed at Caribbean Beach. Our last trip was in Aug 2010 we stayed at Caribbean Beach...and our next trip is Aug 2011 and we're staying at....Caribbean Beach lol
I assure we have stayed other places, the Swan, All Star Sports, All Star Movies, and one night at Music b/c we arrived a day early last year.
I think I have been to Disney a total of 6 or 7xs? But we do really love CBR
One day I am gonna get my buns into the Poly and the Beach Club for a stay, those are my dream deluxes

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Hi all,
today I we had pizza day at work, I am thrilled to report that I opted for salad
As for the music that gets me pumped to workout
rascall flats, rhianna, drake...

Thats great, I don't know if I would have the will power, pizza is my weakness!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--meant to say earlier--Mike and I both really notice when we don't eat well. We just can't handle it!

Taryn--great job on resisting that chocolate fountain. That would have been a hard one for me! And sorry about the Hokies.

Hello TEAM MICKEY folks!

Happy Birthday Kelli!

I miss all you guys! You guys distract me -- I'm like "oh, Taryn is back!" "Is Cam ready for her trip?" "Wow, that is a cute puppy, Mysteria!" "Mary Jo is on TEAM MICKEY!" See what I mean?

Have a great day all!

Hi Lisa!

My first real post for the challenge...

I got up and did the free step on the Wii for 10 minutes -- okay, I know, lame. But I wasn't sitting on the couch for those 10!

I stayed on plan (WW) yesterday, so I feel good going into today...

As far as music goes...I like a lot of classic (70s) stuff, but there is some great new music, too. I love Daughtry and Nickelback. I just got a 160gb Ipod for Xmas, so I'm loading that up with stuff.

Have a great day, everyone!

Welcome! 10 minutes is 10 minutes! Do you walk with Tracey?

You're ahead of me this morning, neighbor! Hopefully I can get in some time this afternoon! Just could not get up. Still recovering from my 4am wake up yesterday morning. It's catching as Brian was awake at 4 this morning!

Have a great day!

Uggh 4 am! I woke up at 3 again, but thank goodness I went back to sleep!

QOTD - What music really gets you moving? (Can you tell I want some new music for my ipod?)Or just what is your favorite music?

I like a lot of different kinds of music. In general I like what I listened to when I was growing up. That's why I love Run DMC, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Madonna and Prince (especially the Purple Rain soundtrack).

I also am a big fan of the Rat Pack.

But to really get me pumped up I like to listen to Sly and the Family Stone and Rage Against The Machine (these 2 groups are a little different, I know, but they both work for me).

Oh I love Purple Rain! I think I have the cd--need to put that on my ipod!

QUOTD:

I listen to the same Disney songs on my Ipod. Same songs, same order. My playlist runs for 30 minutes so I know that two run-throughs are an hour of exercising. I don't wear a watch - ever - so it helps to keep time. I need new songs but for now this works. My favorite is "A Dream is Wish Your Heart Makes". My dream was/is to look "normal" and that song never fails to get me excited.

Hope everyone has a great day ...

You are looking fabulous Mb!!!!

Lindsay--I hope Ryan is feeling better!

Hi Cam--glad you are getting good news about your knee!

QOTD - My name is Kristina and I am a 27 year old widow. My husband and daughter were killed in 2008 when we were hit head on my a drunk driver. I was the sole survivor and since then have had to deal with a lot of medical conditions.

I have a great man in my life now and who is there whenever I need him. We just returned from a Christmas vacation at Disney World. Since, the accident I've gained a considerable amount of weight. I have a team of doctors that are all telling me I need to get the weight off and a lot of these health issues will be easier to deal with.

Welcome Kristina! I am so sorry. Please come here anytime and I will give you a hug.

QOTD 1/4/11 Tuesday
What music really gets you moving? (Can you tell I want some new music for my ipod?)Or just what is your favorite music?

For working out, I really like Black Eye Peas.[/QUOTE]
I used to listen to BEP all the time. In the spring I had to wear a holter monitor and had a panic attack on the elliptical while listening to IMMA BE. When they read my holter monitor it must not have looked too good because I had an appointment with the cardiologist two days later! I am a little paranoid now about listening to imma be.

I started keeping track of food intake and exercise onJanuary 1st.

Yesterday I walked half a mile on the treadmill. Today I had a 50 minute training session with my personal trainer at 24 hour fitness. I'm getting back on the treadmill later tonight and walking another half a mile. I have a goal of walking 3 miles a week. I just got over having really bad back pain due to one disc in my back being bulging and the other one right on a nerve. So I'm taking it slow but steady for now. I don't want to it flare back up again.

Great job!

I'm still not feeling well, but doing better than the past three days. I wasn't keeping food down, so there was no exercise to be had. I was weak just standing up. I have a sick kid home for the past 2 days also. We're having a coughing contest without really have a contest. I'm trying to keep up with the germs by wiping down phones, remotes, bathroom/kitchen fixtures, door handles, etc. I'm trying to keep DH from getting this thing. Most in the house have gotten it and it's lasted two weeks. I'm just finishing week one.

Stay healthy guys and germ free!

Hope everyone is feeling better soon!

Hey, one of our own is trying to get me off plan!!!!! DisneyDaisy, no fair selling me girl scout cookies the first week of the challenge!!!!!

All right Mickeys!!!!! Let's get focused!!!!

QOTD: Wednesday, January 5, 2011- Did you watch (or will you if you want to answer tonight), watch Biggest Loser tonight? If you did (or will), what did you do that was healthy during it?

For those that don't watch BL, what's your favorite tv show?

You are welcome to answer both questions!!!!!

QOTD: For me, I will do at least 2 miles while watching it tonight and drinking lots of water! I imagine Jillian yelling at me to keep going no matter what! It is quite motivating as I really don't want to be yelled at by her!!!!! She can be scary!

We watch wayyyy too much tv here! We love Big Bang Theory, CSI, CSI:NY, Criminal Minds, BL, Doctor Who. Our newest guilty pleasures are Ghost Hunters and Primeval! Thank goodness for TIVO!!!!

Gotta help DD1 finish her homework so she can be ready for dancing on time!

TTFN

Thanks for the warning that the cookies are coming soon! Last year I wrote a check and had them give the cookies to the troops! Loved that idea!

Hey everyone!

I haven't had a chance to introduce myself, so here goes.....my name is Amy and I live in Texas with my husband of 15 years and our two kiddos - Rylee, daughter, age 13 and Truett, son, age 12.

I recently had a doctor's appointment and my blood pressure was sky high 180/120. I've never had a problem with blood pressure, weight - yes, blood pressure - no. So, he put me on blood pressure pills and told me to lose some weight. I'm 38 and I personally think WAY to you to be on blood pressure medicine. I'm losing this weight to get off the pills and feel better about myself.

I would love to lose at least 45 lbs by the end of May. Can it be done??? YES!!

I'm excited about meeting everyone on here and succeeding with our goals.

Got to get back to work for now, but will post later to answer the QOTD!

Amy

I had a little heart scare in the spring! Hopefully this will be the motivation you need to get back on track!

 

[tigger813]

sent

THanks!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Rose- Disney Daisy and I walked 3 days a week in the spring and early summer at 5:30 in the morning. We were saying today we can't wait until we can do that again once it warms up and is daylight at 5:30! We walked between 2 and 3 miles everytime.

 

[jenjolt]

QOTD: Wednesday, January 5, 2011- Did you watch (or will you if you want to answer tonight), watch Biggest Loser tonight? If you did (or will), what did you do that was healthy during it?

Wasn't planning on it, but I think I might DVR it and watch it!! I will take any motivation I can get...will check back in with what I do healthy during it!!!

So I got an email today that during our Biology teacher meeting we will be having Pizza for lunch, while I'm not thrilled that is the only option, I am happy that my AP was considerate enough to let us know ahead of time so I can plan a different option...to me that gets

 

[tigger813]

Wasn't planning on it, but I think I might DVR it and watch it!! I will take any motivation I can get...will check back in with what I do healthy during it!!!

So I got an email today that during our Biology teacher meeting we will be having Pizza for lunch, while I'm not thrilled that is the only option, I am happy that my AP was considerate enough to let us know ahead of time so I can plan a different option...to me that gets

Isn't it great when others have consideration for those of us trying to get healthy!

Time to make my shopping list for tomorrow!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Okay so my weakness is chocolate.. It can be chocolate anything and I cave

Okay my best friend came over for our NYE party and guess what she brought with her? yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Oh it gets better, she then decides that she's going to leave them at my house. OYE! So, I decided that I'm not going to throw them out because she did go through the hassle of making them.

So, I'm allowing myself ONE each night after dinner. Hey I calculated on Sparkpeople they are only 215 calories a peice. Hey cupcakes are good in moderation. I just can't eat the whole pan of them.

ETA: My fiance just asked, "So were WE under our calorie count today or what?" (as he's rubbing his full stomach)

"Um, I didn't know that you were trying to lose weight."

(In his best girlie voice)

"Yes, (turns to the side) I have to lose weight. Does my butt look big from this angle?"

I about spit the water I had in mouth out onto my laptop.

 

[tggrrstarr]

WDWangela- great job with the Wii exercise even though you were tired

RayaniFoxmur-I can totally see the difference! It is a lot harder to see it for yourself.

WeLoveLilo05- I stayed at CB for my honeymoon, we loved it! Also, great music choices!

Merryweather27- I love spur of the moment trips!

tmfranlk- sounds like you are off to a great start

Taryn- I'm getting one of the cookbooks on my trip. You'll have to tell me how you like it.

DaisyJaneDisney- not lame! Great way to get some exercise in. I sometimes find myself running around the house in circles during commercial breaks!

Lindsay- hope your son feels better.

Holly324- great job with the Wii workouts!

Maslex- I love Metallica

Cam- congrats on the ok to run. The Glee version of Defying Gravity is awesome. I love Hawaiian roller coaster ride. Also the Disney channel stars version of A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes is great. Great beat.

Mysteria- Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons is great too.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

[ I saw the orthopedic surgeon this morning who said I can start to train to run.

thats awesome news cam. Im so excited for you. take it easy getting back into it.

QOTD - My name is Kristina and I am a 27 year old widow. My husband and daughter were killed in 2008 when we were hit head on my a drunk driver. I was the sole survivor and since then have had to deal with a lot of medical conditions.

what a tragedy you have been through. Im glad you have found a great guy and I just read his role play from tonight and I was cracking up. sounds like he has a real sense of humor.

I'm still not feeling well, but doing better than the past three days.

oh gosh you really have a doozy of an illness going through your house. I hope you start feeling better. take care of yourself.

Hey, one of our own is trying to get me off plan!!!!! DisneyDaisy, no fair selling me girl scout cookies the first week of the challenge!!!!!

Ok tracey step away from the cookies and no one will get hurt. Daisy are you close to anyone on team donald???? I heard they are in need of some cookies.

[I live right next to Belmar (Spring Lake Heights). I am originally from Carteret, which is right next to Elizabeth. When we were younger we used to go to Seaside and Point Pleasant all the time. Now we tend to just take DD to Point Pleasant b/c it has more kiddie rides, but when she gets older we'll take her to Seaside.
Jersey Shore...ok I like MTV, I like certain reality TV, but I cant even watch it lol. And I think its b/c its such a poor portrayal of people who do live here and people from Staten Island. Sorry if I offended anyone who likes the show, but I like Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant (yeah the 3 are probably pretty similar) LoL so...to each his/her own I guess.

yes i would agree about the poor portrayal too. but I watch the show because it gives me a few laughs. I can say in all the years of going to the jersey shore we never ran into anyone like this crew.

Hi all,
today I we had pizza day at work, I am thrilled to report that I opted for salad

great job!!!!!

my son is feeling better and actually was fine the rest of the day. hopefully that was the end of that. im off to get them baths and to bed and I still have to get my xmas tree down. Tomorrow I am going to run in the morning.

QOTD- wed. I will try to watch BL tonight. I always seem to get busy and miss it. Am I the only one that feels like eating when they watch it. since I am tired I probably will just sit and relax while I watch it.

 

[cclovesdis]

Omg Taryn! You have once again cracked me up!

to you.

for the good news Cam!

Happy Birthday Kelli!

Marcy: Could you share more about Jazzercise? There is one near where I work. There is also a Curves in the same plaza. I'm interested in both. TIA!

Kristina: on your loss.

Thanks for the warning that the cookies are coming soon! Last year I wrote a check and had them give the cookies to the troops! Loved that idea!

Great idea! Maybe I'll donate some to the local food bank. I don't think any of the troops around here send to the troops. But, if they do

Okay so my weakness is chocolate.. It can be chocolate anything and I cave

DH had me .

Chocolate is my weakness too. If you come up with any good ideas, please, please share! I think I'm going to go back to being on my chocolate-free dr restricted diet even though I'm no longer on my chocolate/caffeine-free, peanut/tree nut-free, and alcohol-free diet. I did feel better, so maybe he was on to something.

 

[cclovesdis]

Evening Everyone!

You know the line that goes something like "Slim and none and slim just left the building"? Well, "on plan" left the building yesterday. I am so, so, so horribly stress eating. I'm trying everyone, I really am. If I stay OP for the rest of the week, I should have a small loss, especially if I start TOM on Friday. Of course, if I don't than there will likely be a gain anyway. I'm trying. I really am.

I have big plans to make tomorrow an OP day. I'll try to go to the gym tomorrow, but it depends on how tired I am. I could not wake up this morning. But, my goal is to make it there and get in 20 minutes of exercise. I will have a perfect HH score for water this week. My bladder may not be so happy about that, but I am.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone.

CC

 

[tigger813]

Anyone heading down to workout during Biggest Loser? Join me and then post after you are done! Let's see who can do the most.

You can do free step (on the Wii or just step up and down on something or walk in place or hop on your treadmill or elliptical!

Let's make this a challenge each week!!!!! Workout clothes are calling!

TTFN

 

[tggrrstarr]

QOTD: Wednesday, January 5, 2011- Did you watch (or will you if you want to answer tonight), watch Biggest Loser tonight? If you did (or will), what did you do that was healthy during it?

For those that don't watch BL, what's your favorite tv show?

You are welcome to answer both questions!!!!
TTFN

I do plan to watch BL tonight. I will prob do stairs during commercials. And not snack!
I also watch way too much tv! Castle, HIMYM, Big Bang, Chuck, the Vampire Diaries, Nikita, Grey's, Supernatural and a whole lot more. Yes, DVR = best invention ever.

Boo is home and doing fine, I just have to keep her from jumping. Easier said than done! Journaling and food choices are very OP, need to get some Kinect in yet.

 

[disneymom2one]

QUOTD:

DVR'ing BL - but I have to admit it's not my favorite show.

Our favorite tv show is "The Big Bang Theory" - except when it goes TV-14 and I don't feel comfortable with it for my fifteen year old. Other than that, we never miss it. We're a geek family (two math profs) and as I'm writing this, my husband and daughter are (coincidentally) discussing something about the show.

When I'm home alone, I've been known to watch the Bachelor or even the Real World or worse.

Oh ... and we're huge sports fans - geeks - but geeks who love sports. I'm from New Orleans and the Saints winning the Super Bowl was just one of the best nights ... I'll never, ever forget it.

Hope everyone has a good week. I meet my classes tomorrow - and I always get nervous for some reason. Once the semester gets started, I'm fine, but first days never cease to have my voice cracking.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Happy Birthday Kelli - tgrrstrr

DaisyJaneDisney, what is the Free step on the Wii?

mommyof2Pirates, hope your kid feels better. It stinks when they don't feel good.

Holly324, how is the Biggest loser Wii program? I've thought about it, but I don't have the mat, and the Wii fit program didn't work for me well, as it couldn't register my lunges so it was hard to advance.

keenercam, awesome news from the ortho doctor!!! Just take it easy like he said, but great news!

Disneywedding2010, Oh my gosh, I don't know what to say. I am so sorry for your loss of your DH and DD. So glad that you have someone in your life right now for you to lean on. As we are too, here for you to lean on. I'll be one of your biggest cheerleaders here as you loose weight! hugs to you

tigger813, I 'm with you on watching WAYYYY too much TV. We watch NCIS, BL, Parenthood, Amazing Race, Undercover boss, (ever since I had my medical leave I am also a Today show junkie!), Kendra, just watched survivor for the first time again in years, and I'll DVR stuff from during the day if there is anything interesting such as Regis and Kelly, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Oprah, etc. My goal is to do something productive while watching TV and also to decrease the amount I am watching.


sorry to those I haven't replied yet too.. BL is starting and I've got to run!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Tuesday's QOTD: I love all kinds of music, country, oldies, rock n roll, hair bands of th e80s. Anything will get me going.


80's pop music!!! LOVE it! Funny story... in kindergarten my poor DS... when the teacher asked what kind of music each one liked, everyone else said current bands and he is talking about 80's songs like they are current!

Now my kids say I am soooo old! and out of it!


QOTD: Wednesday, January 5, 2011- Did you watch (or will you if you want to answer tonight), watch Biggest Loser tonight? If you did (or will), what did you do that was healthy during it?

YES!!! LOVE this show! I will be working on my photos during part of it so I don't snack, and I will be working out on my elliptical for part of it too.


I have to run as it is on now, I did ok with food today. could have been better, but it is OK.

I am having a hard time getting going because I will be doing my DH work BL too and their weight in is next Tues. Hard for me to get going before tues. I am trying to do something, but psychologically I know that my mind is telling me to wait. Ughhh, I hate these mind games.