TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[WeLoveLilo05]

I've lost 20lbs in 28 days. Not a bad way to start the new year.

wow thats amazing! Good Job!

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I am feeling a little discouraged today...

My official weigh in isn't until Monday, but I thought I'd step on the scale this morning just to see. Since I started Jan 1st I have lost every week and I was sure that I was going to see a significant weight loss this week because this was the first week that I added 30-60 minute daily workout routines (lots of cadio)....and nothing...I stayed the same .

ugh, I am so sick of eating an egg for breakfast I want some choc cheerios! LOL
Just a little sad this morning.

 

[Applemomma]

Its actually a strapless, and what you see at the top is the "jacket". I will be wearing the jacket portion during church and taking it off and having the strapless look for the reception.

Heres the back:

Ok, Ive written a lot. Don’t worry, theres a lot more, but I’ll save it for another day. Good night!

What a gorgeous dress!!!!!!!!!!

And I agree...you should never come out of a meeting with your priest crying about your wedding....switch priests.. that's NOT who you want marrying you! It would be a memory that would be hard to shake when you think of your wedding day.

 

[lovedvc]

I am feeling a little discouraged today...

My official weigh in isn't until Monday, but I thought I'd step on the scale this morning just to see. Since I started Jan 1st I have lost every week and I was sure that I was going to see a significant weight loss this week because this was the first week that I added 30-60 minute daily workout routines (lots of cadio)....and nothing...I stayed the same .

ugh, I am so sick of eating an egg for breakfast I want some choc cheerios! LOL
Just a little sad this morning.

Please don't be sad. Your body is going through a natural process. When you add excercise your muscles retain water. Just keep doing what you are doing it will catch up with you on the scale. They also say you can not shrink and lose at the same time. You have had consistant losses the last few weeks and now your body is shrinking to show those losses. Look at the Biggest loser they lose big numbers for 2 weeks and then the 3rd week is not as big. Hang in there it all works out in the end.

 

[Mrs D]

I am feeling a little discouraged today...

My official weigh in isn't until Monday, but I thought I'd step on the scale this morning just to see. Since I started Jan 1st I have lost every week and I was sure that I was going to see a significant weight loss this week because this was the first week that I added 30-60 minute daily workout routines (lots of cadio)....and nothing...I stayed the same .

ugh, I am so sick of eating an egg for breakfast I want some choc cheerios! LOL
Just a little sad this morning.

I did the same thing last week, stepped on the scale 2 days early and was disappointed. I had a really rough week after that. Just goes to show you the power of the mental aspect of weight loss.

Don't forget muscle and fat weigh the same (am I saying that right?). So as you build muscle you may not see big changes in pounds but could be lossing inches.

Last, if you're tired of eggs then have a bowl of cereal. I do Special K or Fiber Plus Antioxidants cereal. Measure your serving and how much fat free milk you put in. If you get bored with what you're eating the temptation to 'cheat' kicks in. Make sure you're eating a variety of foods.

Good Luck!

 

[kinntj]

Hello Team Mickey!
So, my goal for the remainder of this challenge is to lose 35 pounds of the 85 that I am ultimately trying for. I've made a good start, losing 6 pounds in the first 2 1/2 weeks since I changed my eating habits & started exercising. I will be getting my exercise via the Wii by using a rotation of the Fit Plus, Biggest Loser, & my two Just Dance games.
My inspiration to lose weight & get healthy is my two boys! Kathryn

Welcome to Team Mickey!!! You have a great goal set up, so you're on your way to losing. Your boys are a great motivation to get healthy. I would also love to be around for my girls.

also did my measurements, and I'm down 6.5 inches, and I think I'm down 4 lbs this week, gotta look back and see what it was friday, i blocked it. try to get back on tonight, but i have a pc show tomorrow to prep for. we'll see. later

Sorry you were feeling bad, but it looks like you did very well this week in spite of it. Keep it up!

I've been away from the computer the past couple of days, what with the snow and having no power and all. Thankfully our power has been restored.
Part 2 - Walk Away The Pounds with Lesley Sansone. Yes, I do walk away the pounds.

Glad to see you back on the computer. I just bought WATP online last night and hope to get them next week. It sounds like it's right up my alley.

Well, this weeks loss was disappointing... just under a pound, although I rounded to one pound since I rounded down a tiny bit another time.

HOWEVER, the WIN measurements were encouraging! Down 10 inches!
Looking for 2 more inches in the waist, one or two in the hips. Dang, if I could stop losing in the bust .
Getting behind again in the QOTD, But this one caught my eye -
Favorite Movies?

1) 50 First Dates (super cute romantic comedy filmed in Hawaii!!)
2)Grease (I can't help singing all the songs)
3)Mamma Mia (see above )
Marcy

When you're so close to your goal, it gets harder to shed those last pounds. You'll do it soon! Very impressive with the inches lost from your body. I'm not doing that right now, but hopefully will when I'm losing more consistantly.

WeLoveLilo- There are several WATP DVDs. I HIGHLY recommend the 3 mile Pilates walk and the 4 Fast Miles! Easy to follow and I find the Pilates goes by sooo fast!
TTFN

I'll have to look into those. I bought the 1/2 mile and the 5 mile fat burn dvd's last night online. I thought a mix of long and short would be good, but the pilates walk sounds wonderful.

Weigh-in last night had me down another 3.2 pounds, but was I tired. I think I will take my day of rest today, I usually do another run before I get back to P90X.

WAY TO GO!!!!

I've lost 20lbs in 28 days. Not a bad way to start the new year.

All this weight loss is making me want to work harder. Truly an inspiration, so keep it up!

Way to go! What an awesome start to the new year! I'm down 15 (many, many more to go, but happy with the start).

That a fantastic start to the new year! Small goals are best.

Wow I'm down 2

Way to go! Keep up the work!

Way to go everyone on losing this week! its great to be taking this journey with so many others, you guys inspire me to keep going and I thank you for that!

Woot woot!! I'm in onederland FINALLY! lol I weighed in today at 199 so that means I'm down 2lbs from last week! yippee skipee

WOW! I can't wait to be in onederland. I have 10 lbs, so my goal is before Spring Break. You're my inspiration, as other who have lost so much already.

. I am still training for my half which is only a little over 4 weeks away. That is also taking up my time.

I seem to have become a maintainer so far this challenge. I know I am not giving my food choices 100%, I am doing well with running but I think I need to do something else to. I blame nothing/no one but myself.

Im sorry to vent but I thought if I get this all out I can then allow my positivity to shine through once again. thanks for listening. You guys rock

We are here for you. I am also just maintaining mostly this time. I did get lazy with my food choices and today is a new day. Just focus on today and plan ahead when you can.

We're here for you, so go ahead and vent. It can be a great journey and sometimes very frustrating too. You need to re-energize like it's January 1st and you just started today. You can do it! WE can all do it!

I am down 2 pounds for the week. I got 20 our of 21 points for healthy habits. I am down 3 inches for WIN.

I think I am gonna take today off from exercise as my whole body hurts.

You've earned a day off. You are doing fantastic! I'm doing Wii fit plus today and some Just Dance 2 with the kids.

 

[kinntj]

My 3 favorite movies:
3. Sixth Sense - it is one of the only movies that had a truly surprise ending for me

I have to agree with this. I was shocked when I found out what was happening and I love that about a movie.

My biopsy came back and I have Malanoma. My doctor who is my boss pulled strings and called in favors to get me into the specialist on Wednesday. Because of the depth I have to see the surgeon next week. Not sure if it has spread to my lymph nodes.
surgery will be in a few weeks they hope. I have no symptoms of illness and by annual blood tests came back fine. Hopefully it was caught early enough.
Heres to hoping I lost some weight this week, I will weigh my self tomorrow as I usually do it in the morning.

I hope all goes well. I'm so sorry you had to get that diagnosis.

Hi everyone My name is Ann as stated previously. I am a proud Nana to 2 beautiful grandchildren, Melody and DJ (David Justice). I work a full time job during the day. I also work twice a week as a receptionist at a local dance studio. Just try being around all the tiny Size 1 girls. Talk about motivation.

Nice to meet you and get to know you more. That would be a hard place to work, but could also be motivating too. Dancing is hard work, so we know how they stay so small.

QOTD: Well, it depends on the day! Some days I go to the spa and have clients and other days I go hoping for clients. I usually get on the computer when I get up or right after my workout. I am usually on several hours after the kids go to bed especially now with weigh ins coming in. If I'm home alone the tv is usually on though I'm trying to listen to more music or podcasts. Though lately I haven't had much time alone. I took Thursday off to have a full day to myself and ended up with no time at all due to the snow day and DH having the day off! It was a long day! Don't get me wrong but I don't remember the last time I had more than an hour to myself in the past month. I may have to take a day off next week though I have clients Tuesday, Thursday and Friday next week and those are the three days I work. Wednesday I'm going on a field trip with Ash's class. Things have been just crazy since Christmas!

I feel like I'm complaining! I think I need to go to bed! I had my Friday night drink and some microwave popcorn! I get to sleep in the morning for a bit. Ash has a basketball game at 11. I need to take her to get a b'day present for a party she's going to on Sunday afternoon! We have to be at the school for warm ups at 10:35. On Sunday we go to church at 9:30 and then after church Ash will have choir practice and then we're going out to lunch with another family. Then we will drop Ash off at her friend's party!

I hope to squeeze in at least one workout in tomorrow and one on Sunday. I do have Monday morning to myself I think.

Oh enough already ! I'm going to bed! Too much thinking is confusing me!!!!

You have a busy life, so it doesn't sound like complaining to me. My TV and computer time varies each day too. I hope you get some rest this weekend.

OK everybody, I am going to be away for a week. The family is headed down to Walt Disney World for a few days, then onto the Dream for a cruise.

Have a great time! I'm so jealous of the WDW part. I don't like cruises, so I'll be jealous of the fun you'll have instead.

In the summer we barely have the tv on at all, and aren't on the computer much either. We live outside and have baseball season tickets. In the winter we hibernate and watch way too much tv and are on the computer too much as well. Luckily spring comes early here!

We are finally having normal temperatures here! The normal high is 42 for this time of year and it's supposed to be 44 today, so we are going to run outside. We are scheduled for 13 miles, but I am kind of tired, so we might only go 10 or so. Our last long run was 12 miles, so I'm sure even if we go a shorter distance this weekend, we will be fine for the half at the end of the month.

Have a great day!

We don't do tv too much in the summer either, but in the winter out screen time goes way up. I need to change my habits, so I can do other more productive things during the day.

Have a great run! You're so lucky to have decent temps. It's about 24 here today and it just snowed 3" last night, so no exercise outside. I'm doing the Wii fit plus today and maybe some Just Dance 2 in with the kids. I wish I could run, but my Dr. for now says, "no go". I do like to power walk though.

 

[dis-happy]

Ok where do I start I am not sure how I will do this week. I had bad news on Tuesday but could not put it on the disboard until my daughter came home from college as she reads all threads all the time. I had to tell her in person.
My biopsy came back and I have Malanoma. My doctor who is my boss pulled strings and called in favors to get me into the specialist on Wednesday. Because of the depth I have to see the surgeon next week. Not sure if it has spread to my lymph nodes.
I was told just 10 days in a tanning bed doubles your chance of skin cancer. I have done way more than that is my life.
surgery will be in a few weeks they hope. I have no symptoms of illness and by annual blood tests came back fine. Hopefully it was caught early enough.
Heres to hoping I lost some weight this week, I will weigh my self tomorrow as I usually do it in the morning.

Thinking of you during this time. I'm a cancer survivor and know what it can be like heading down that road of waiting to see what's what. Glad your family is there with you. Sending prayers your way.

 

[dis-happy]

Down 3 lbs. this week and making up for that TOM stall-out last week! According to WW I've lost 5% of me. YAY!

This morning my dh was snuggled up next to me (it's cold, we sleep under the down comforter with no heater on at night), moved is hand over me and whispered "you're getting skinny". Loved it. Have a long ways ago before anyone could call me skinny but it's a great goal!

 

[kinntj]

Lets just say I tried my best not to leave there crying. Im trying not to take what the priest said to me personal as Im going to attribute his harshness to being an older, conservative priest. My DF and I have completed our pre-marital counseling required of the church as the next step in the process. I assume I have to get in contact with the priest again so that we can set a date. I was not looking forward to meeting him again, so I asked the church secretary if I could change priests. She said yes, so I am waiting to get a hold of the other available priest. I am hoping to set a date this upcoming week.

Anyways, the cruise kind of hampered my goal of being 120 by my birthday which is in a week and a half. Hopefully, I will be 122?? Regardless, Im happy and thankful to even be at this weight which I thought I would never see again.

Congratulations on being engaged and plannning your wedding! It sounds like you're on your way.
I'm so glad you decided to ask for another Priest, as a wedding and marriage is important and you should feel happy, not sad. I hope this new priest can make you guys happy.
You're doing so well on your weight loss and you're almost to your goal.

Your dress is beautiful! It looks like it would be good for a petite or a tall person.

I am feeling a little discouraged today...

My official weigh in isn't until Monday, but I thought I'd step on the scale this morning just to see. Since I started Jan 1st I have lost every week and I was sure that I was going to see a significant weight loss this week because this was the first week that I added 30-60 minute daily workout routines (lots of cadio)....and nothing...I stayed the same .

ugh, I am so sick of eating an egg for breakfast I want some choc cheerios! LOL
Just a little sad this morning.

I'm so sorry that this week didn't go as planned. Keep working on it and it'll continue to go down again. There may be weeks where your body is improving in other areas you're not aware of. I would only be concerned if you didn't lose after 2-3 weeks. Only then would I look at what I was doing and change it up a bit. You got a lot of great responces so far, so I won't go into any more. Keep it up though, you're doing good.

 

[kinntj]

Down 3 lbs. this week and making up for that TOM stall-out last week! According to WW I've lost 5% of me. YAY!

This morning my dh was snuggled up next to me (it's cold, we sleep under the down comforter with no heater on at night), moved is hand over me and whispered "you're getting skinny". Loved it. Have a long ways ago before anyone could call me skinny but it's a great goal!

This past week was my TOM, so my weight stayed the same this week. I'm praying for a decent drop next week.

5% is wonderful! That's so nice of your DH to notice like that. Great motivation!

 

[tigger813]

WeLoveLilo- Have you tried the Cinnamon Burst Cheerios!!!! They are awesome and I hate Cheerios! 110 calories a serving with a 1/2 cup of skim milk!

Back from the basketball game. They lost but Ash had her best game! Brian was the time and scorekeeper today.

Just had 2 TJs Chicken Burgers. They were really good! I put some chipotle mayo on them and some French fried onions for some crunch and put them on potato rolls. Brian and I liked them better than the chili lime ones. I'll be buying them again!

Going to have a piece of chocolate cake and then I will have a shake for supper. Gotta get drinking my water. We have to clean out the fridge. Water keeps collecting on the bottom and we don't know why. It's empty so we will scrub all the shelves and restock it. The kitchen is a disaster! The living room and dining room aren't much better. Girls also need to clean their rooms. Hoping I don't get called into work. I want to put on my jammies and have a mango margarita!

I hope to get in 2 EASA2 workouts later if we get the cleaning done. Guess I'll get the cake and get that out of the way!

TTFN

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! I am not giving up, I just did 45 minutes with the Wii and I am going to do some sit ups! I am DETERMINED to look good in any bathing suit I want this year and I totally wanna blow fiance's mind when he sees me in my wedding dress in August! I will do this! I know I can!
Tigger, do they taste like cinnamon buns? LoL! If so I am ALL in!
Choc cheerios I don't think was too bad with the calories (maybe 150 with milk) but of course sugar a big no no.

Does anyone still eat what they want but in moderation? I am afraid that I won't be able to stop myself if I get a bowl of like macaroni! LOL haven't had that since before new years I think.....

 

[Disneywedding2010]

I wanted to update everyone on how the last few days have gone. Emotional is an understatement when I'd have to use a word to describe them.

The 3 year anniversary of their death went okay with no big issues. I was pretty much in a fog most of the day. I ate junk food on and off but nothing to terrible (I'm still at the same weight for the past 3 weeks. Hasn't gone up, hasn't gone down.) Yesterday I had mediation that was a complete waste of 4 hours. The settlement I was offered was a complete joke and now I have to go to trial in a month. I'm not looking forward to this at all. I'm not going to go into all the particulars of why going to trial is going to be a nightmare but just know I'm going to be miserable.

I haven't done a whole lot of homework in the last few days and well now that has caught up to me. I'm going to be spending the weekend doing 3 assignments that are all due over the course of the next few days. Oh, and then Monday I have jury duty *rolls eyes*. Tuesday (Feb 1st) could not get here fast enough.

I have a class right after this one is finished. So not counting today I'll have another class start in 9 days. Well, considering everything that is going on I'm going to take an extended break (if I can) and start my last class AFTER this trial crap is over. There is no way I'm going to be able to finish my last class of my Bachelors degree with all this mombojumbo going on. I registered for the commencement ceremony at the end of April and then after returning from AZ I'll be less then 2 weeks until my graduation trip to Disney. So I have things to look forward to, I just have to get through this next 4 to 6 weeks.

 

[Holly324]

WeLoveLilo- Have you tried the Cinnamon Burst Cheerios!!!! They are awesome and I hate Cheerios! 110 calories a serving with a 1/2 cup of skim milk!

I had to reply to this one. I LOVE the cinnamon burst cheerios!!! Soo good! I have been having them every morning....I am sure I will need some variety soon, but I am loving them for right now!

My oldest DS walked into my room this morning at 5am telling me he had a sore throat. Took him to the doc, and both he and his bro have strep. Poor sick boys. We are having a movie marathon today since we have to stay hunkered down all day.

Hope you all have a great day! I weigh in Monday....Please, please please be a loss!!!

 

[SurferStitch16]

Way to go! What an awesome start to the new year! I'm down 15 (many, many more to go, but happy with the start).

WAY TO GO BOTH YOU AND MATT!!!!!!!

Way to go everyone on losing this week! its great to be taking this journey with so many others, you guys inspire me to keep going and I thank you for that!

Woot woot!! I'm in onederland FINALLY! lol I weighed in today at 199 so that means I'm down 2lbs from last week! yippee skipee

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! YAY!!

wow matt. That is excellent!!!!!

My dh got rear ended this morning and the car that hit him took off. Luckily dh is ok, he is complaining that his back is sore but otherwise is ok, the bumber is damaged, an now since it was a hit and run we will have to pay our 500$ deductible to get it fixed.

Im sorry to vent but I thought if I get this all out I can then allow my positivity to shine through once again. thanks for listening. You guys rock

Glad your DH is ok!! I am so sorry about that though!! What a hassle and to have to pay the deductible!! I know the feeling, but it wasn't a hit and run. The guy who hit me didn't have insurance and my insurance company tried to go after him to get the money but he had no assets to take so it was a lost cause. I am so sorry that it happened to you!! At least he is safe, a car can always be fixed!!

 

[tigger813]

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! I am not giving up, I just did 45 minutes with the Wii and I am going to do some sit ups! I am DETERMINED to look good in any bathing suit I want this year and I totally wanna blow fiance's mind when he sees me in my wedding dress in August! I will do this! I know I can!
Tigger, do they taste like cinnamon buns? LoL! If so I am ALL in!
Choc cheerios I don't think was too bad with the calories (maybe 150 with milk) but of course sugar a big no no.

Does anyone still eat what they want but in moderation? I am afraid that I won't be able to stop myself if I get a bowl of like macaroni! LOL haven't had that since before new years I think.....

Tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! I'm hoping to get a few more boxes this week!!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Does anyone still eat what they want but in moderation? I am afraid that I won't be able to stop myself if I get a bowl of like macaroni! LOL haven't had that since before new years I think.....

Kind of. I am big into portion control. Spark people has several articles about portion distortion. There is also a book called "Why the French don't diet" that addresses portion size. Having said that, when I started this journey last year my favorite foods were potato chips with dip, anything chocolate, and macaroni and cheese. It doesn't matter how much you watch your portions, this should not be the staples of any diet.

So I try to eat as healthy as I can the majority of the time, eating good portions, and then work in the not so healthy stuff. Take two examples--french fries and pizza. I LOVE french fries. They are a treat food, that I only have when I go out to eat or occasionally get takeout and usually no more than once a week. I have a small serving. I try to leave some on the plate. And I usually try to eat something healthy with them. Pizza--I only eat thin crust veggie pizza. I usually try to stick to no more than two pieces and a lot of times we make pizza at home and load it up with tons of healthy stuff and it's fabulous! So, yes, I do eat what I want, but I work it into my healthy lifestyle. I watch my portions and try to make my favorite treats as healthy as possible. Hope this helps!

I had to reply to this one. I LOVE the cinnamon burst cheerios!!! Soo good! I have been having them every morning....I am sure I will need some variety soon, but I am loving them for right now!

My oldest DS walked into my room this morning at 5am telling me he had a sore throat. Took him to the doc, and both he and his bro have strep. Poor sick boys. We are having a movie marathon today since we have to stay hunkered down all day.

Hope you all have a great day! I weigh in Monday....Please, please please be a loss!!!

Oh, strep. No fun! Hope they feel better soon!

 

[tigger813]

Rose- Like your new photos!!!

Ok, Mickeys! We are in the lead but have had less than half of you PM me your weigh ins! Where is everyone?

Remember don't tell me how much you lost! I need your weight so I know I have everything right! Only had 1 or two not include team name so I've gotten that message through!

I really need to get off my butt and do a workout. I have been cleaning all afternoon and drinking water. I did just have a margarita. PLanning on a shake for supper as nothing else sounds appetizing tonight. My tummy has been a bit uncooperative today!

We're watching Princess and the Frog now! Feeling quite tired. I did weigh myself yesterday but I was feeling bloated so I was hoping that by Monday I would have a better loss but i don't think that's going to happen. Oh well! I hope to get up and do the elliptical in the morning. Eating out for lunch so I will have to be good the rest of the day. I guess I will have to devote tomorrow afternoon to some good workouts.

Time for some more water!

TTFN

 

[SurferStitch16]

Rose- Like your new photos!!!

Ok, Mickeys! We are in the lead but have had less than half of you PM me your weigh ins! Where is everyone?

Remember don't tell me how much you lost! I need your weight so I know I have everything right! Only had 1 or two not include team name so I've gotten that message through!

I really need to get off my butt and do a workout. I have been cleaning all afternoon and drinking water. I did just have a margarita. PLanning on a shake for supper as nothing else sounds appetizing tonight. My tummy has been a bit uncooperative today!

We're watching Princess and the Frog now! Feeling quite tired. I did weigh myself yesterday but I was feeling bloated so I was hoping that by Monday I would have a better loss but i don't think that's going to happen. Oh well! I hope to get up and do the elliptical in the morning. Eating out for lunch so I will have to be good the rest of the day. I guess I will have to devote tomorrow afternoon to some good workouts.

Time for some more water!

TTFN

Sorry Tracey!! Completely forgot!! Just got my last chance workout in, inspired by ScubaD, emailing you right away!! Thanks again for doing all this for all of us!!
GO TEAM MICKEY!!!!!!!!!