TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[flipflopmom]

Completely exhausted. To do list overload! Hope you are all okay. Keep on keeping on!

CC- I don't even have the energy to do a pm, just accept my heartfelt thanks until things calm down!

Taryn

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi, everyone. I was fascinated to see that the scale was down 2.6 yesterday after being up 2.0 Saturday at exactly the same time. Like my friend says, "it's just a snapshot of a moment in time". I am learning not to let a "bad" weigh-in derail my efforts.

Great job cam. thats exciting. Keep up the good work!

Did I mention how much I REALLY am hating winter this year! It's the pits!!!! I like a little snow but this is RIDICULOUS! My sister sent me a funny email with pictures of car FULL of snow and walls of it! We're getting close to that around here.

I hear ya sister. I am hating this winter too. You got alot of snow. Good luck getting through the next batch of it. It seems like every week we are dealing with this stuff.

Even though I didn't have a significant loss this week (2 oz lol ) I feel good today.

you should feel good because a loss is a loss.

Had my 5K this weekend and it was awesome! I was so worried about not running all of it, but as it turns out I wasted all that time worrying. I ran the entire thing and only had to really push myself to keeping going at the end. My time was 40:32

Yay nicole!!! Great job. Once you do one it totally gets you hooked. Im glad you had a great race and running the whole thing is such an accomplishment.

Jeanette--you have me confused with someone else. I have been running inside a lot. This weekend we had above normal temps, which is why we ran outside. I hate the cold. I would rather it be 90 and humid than cold. Lindsay is the one who has been running outside in the snow, in the cold, you name it. Go Lindsay!

thanks for the acknowledgement rose. I am the nut who runs in just about anything.

I hope your belly is feeling better tonight, and that you dont have to clean up too many puddles. the poor dog.

Well, the storm arrived this morning and it is bitter cold and will only get worse over the next 2 days. School is already cancelled tomorrow because with wind chill it will be about -25. .

oh my now that is cold. I hope you are staying cozy and warm inside your house. I feel bad complaining about the 20 degree weather we are having.

Completely exhausted. To do list overload! Hope you are all okay. Keep on keeping on!

Hang in there girl. Love you!!!!!


The snow is on its way. Luckily we are only getting a few inches overnight and then the ice is suppose to come late day tomorrow and all day wed. I am hoping we can close the office on wed for two reasons. 1. I dont think anyone should risk there life and drive on inches of ice, and 2. I could really use a snow day at home to get my house clean and laundry done. Will see what happens.

Have a nice night team!!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Evening Everyone!

Today was a better day than the last few days, but not anything to rave about, that's for sure. Hoping for a better February.

Speaking of which, here is my new plan:

1. Eating: No bingeing. Journal everything I eat. This means that my WW materials will be going to work with me. I'm rejoining WW. I was hoping to do that tomorrow, but Old Man Winter is on his way-again.

2. Exercise: I am going to give myself 180 days to get myself to and from the Wilderness Lodge. That's almost 2500 miles. I'll be counting any mileage possible-daily steps around work/home, walking/running, elliptical, and biking. My goal is between 13 and 15 miles a day. It sounds huge, but I can rack up quite a few miles on the recumbent bike.

I plan to go to the gym at least 5x a week. I'll use the exercise equipment/WATP I have at home and the Wii on the other days.

Find a personal trainer and schedule at least 2 sessions/week during the month of March. I need to be 20 pounds lighter by my yearly appt.

3. Post daily. Lately that has been challenging for me, because I'm so busy, but I need to make more time for myself. DIS/WISH is my "me" time.

4. Plan our upcoming trip to WDW. It's not for awhile, but it's my motivation. I want to be at goal my then.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

Rose, Taryn, and Lindsay. Hope you are feeling better and that things calm down for you soon.

 

[tigger813]

Evening all!

I will start working on the posts during the day tomorrow after I get home from taking Ashleigh to the doctors. Hopefully we can get there and back before the snow gets too bad. My boss needs me to stop by work tomorrow morning as there is a new girl starting at our place tomorrow and she has a few clients. Still trying to decide if I should just keep Izzie home too though it will be easier to have her at school when I go to the doctors.

Weigh ins have really dropped off this week. I forgot to calculate the averages last week but definitely down from last week.

Mickey won the week by 13.4 pounds!!!! Great going team!!!! We're still 26 pounds behind Donald so we need some big losses this week! I plan on helping out this week! We have a few people that need to be excused this week! I hope I don't forget that they asked to be excused but it's not that big of a deal to miss one week.

Going to try and watch something I recorded last night. Not sure if it will transfer into the bedroom. I would love to just get into bed and fall asleep. I plan on getting up for 2-3 miles in the morning. Foot is feeling better tonight since I took it easy on it today.

If you're expecting bad weather, please be careful!!!!

TTFN

 

[kinntj]

Hi everyone!! I haven't posted in a few days! EEKKS!

So I had a really good week food and exercise wise up until yesterday where the floodgates opened and I ate enough calories for 2 whole days. Then today I ate enough calories for 1.5 days!

I did work out for 80 minutes today doing extra BL Wii routines and Wii Fit. I then moved some stuff in the garage to be able to get to the treadmill.

We all have bad days, but you're doing a great job getting back on track. Here's to losing this week.

Good morning losers!
Got up and did 2 miles on the elliptical. Got several things to do this morning including several workouts I hope to get in. I'm about 3 behind on my EASA2 program. I need to redo that schedule as what I set for myself hasn't been working but that could be all the snow days and stuff we have been having here.

More than likely another snow day on Wednesday here! Expecting 14-20" more between Tuesday and Wednesday's storms! Getting in a lot of exercise shoveling for sure!
Have a magical day and stay safe if you're having bad weather!
TTFN

You're doing an amazing job with your exercise. You need to be my neighbor, so you can come over and kick my butt in gear.

We are also expecting tons of snow, but we'll see if that's what we actually get. In this area they predict so much and then we get 1/2 as much. So they are predicting 10-16 inches here, so maybe we'll actually get 5-8".

Stay safe, warm and injury free from shoveling.

Hey everyone, just thought Id check in.

Even though I didn't have a significant loss this week (2 oz lol ) I feel good today. Drinking lots of water, and getting ready to go with my sister to look at bridesmaids dresses to get an idea.

Hi. Keep it up! You may have only lost a little weight this time, but it all adds up to big #'s eventually.

Hi everyone!

Had my 5K this weekend and it was awesome! I was so worried about not running all of it, but as it turns out I wasted all that time worrying. I ran the entire thing and only had to really push myself to keeping going at the end. My time was 40:32 which means about a 13 minute mile and means I was disciplined enough to keep my pace even through out the run. I am extremely pleased and have already signed us up for another 5k in March.
Hope everyone has a great day! Stay warm!

Nicole

How wonderful! I miss running. It's such a freeing feeling and exhilaraing. I can't do it now because of my knee, but I'm learning to love power walking too. I was running 3 miles pretty regularly before I got hurt.

Well, the storm arrived this morning and it is bitter cold and will only get worse over the next 2 days. School is already cancelled tomorrow because with wind chill it will be about -25.

Everyone in the path of the storm, stay safe.

Brrr! We are expecting over a foot of snow, so the kids are hoping for a snow day on Wednesday. My DD8 has Tae Kwon Do tomorrow night, so I hope we can make it before the storm begins.

 

[kinntj]

Completely exhausted. To do list overload! Hope you are all okay. Keep on keeping on!
Taryn

Hang in there. I hope things calm down enough for you soon.

Evening Everyone!

Speaking of which, here is my new plan:
1. Eating: No bingeing. Journal everything I eat.

2. Exercise: I am going to give myself 180 days to get myself to and from the Wilderness Lodge. That's almost 2500 miles. I'll be counting any mileage possible-daily steps around work/home, walking/running, elliptical, and biking. My goal is between 13 and 15 miles a day. It sounds huge, but I can rack up quite a few miles on the recumbent bike.

I plan to go to the gym at least 5x a week. I'll use the exercise equipment/WATP I have at home and the Wii on the other days.

3. Post daily. Lately that has been challenging for me, because I'm so busy, but I need to make more time for myself. DIS/WISH is my "me" time.

4. Plan our upcoming trip to WDW. It's not for awhile, but it's my motivation. I want to be at goal my then.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

That is quite a list of goals! I love it! You just posted to my next QOTD. Are you psychic? Your list is motivating!

Evening all!

Mickey won the week by 13.4 pounds!!!! Great going team!!!! We're still 26 pounds behind Donald so we need some big losses this week! I plan on helping out this week!

If you're expecting bad weather, please be careful!!!!

TTFN

I will try my hardest to add more to the weight loss this week. Have to make up some pounds.

I'll pray that those dealing with this harsh weath doesn't lose power. That's can be hard without heat.

 

[kinntj]

2/1/11 Tuesday QOTD: Now that we are starting a brand new month I thought I would ask what is the plan? Is it the same or are you changing it up a bit?

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Evening Everyone!

Today was a better day than the last few days, but not anything to rave about, that's for sure. Hoping for a better February.

Speaking of which, here is my new plan:

Hi CC. I think you have a great plan going for you. Just remember one day at a time. I know the feeling off not getting on here and posting as much as you like. I feel like I have been neglecting not only my team but my own me time too.

Mickey won the week by 13.4 pounds!!!! Great going team!!!! We're still 26 pounds behind Donald so we need some big losses this week!

Woohoo. Great Job team! Lets all kick it into gear and tear past team donald this week.

I just got off the treadmill. Did 4.1miles in 45 min. I feel good and sweaty. I forgot what it was like to feel sweaty since I usually run out in the cold. It feel good. Did I mention I hate the TM though. God I wanted to stop after 10 min but it was all mind over matter. I managed to leg out the full run. I feel better now that I did.

Good Night Team!!!

 

[SurferStitch16]

Mickey won the week by 13.4 pounds!!!! Great going team!!!! We're still 26 pounds behind Donald so we need some big losses this week!

If you're expecting bad weather, please be careful!!!!

TTFN

YAY TEAM MICKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!! YAY everyone!! Way to go!!
Let's keep the streak going and win again next week!!

Everyone be safe, its supposed to get pretty bad tomorrow!! No slipping and slidding, unless you are skiing/snowboarding/sledding!!

 

[my3princes]

We're getting snow here too. We're expecting 6-8" tomorrow and another 14-18 on Wednesday. That's 2 feet of snow. We'll see what we actually get.

My plan for February is to actually stick to my diet and hopefully start exercising.

 

[Connie96]

Hey folks! Just a quick reminder... If you still want to get your numbers in for this round, I will be compiling WIN results tomorrow evening. I'm so excited to see how we're all progressing!

 

[Mrs.Malone]

2/1/11 Tuesday QOTD: Now that we are starting a brand new month I thought I would ask what is the plan? Is it the same or are you changing it up a bit?

This is a great QOTD! Thanks!

I'm going to focus on my eating. I'm getting into a really good workout routine. I actually WANTto do my workout, and miss it on the days I don't, now that it's become a habit! I have never really wanted to work out before in my life! So that is more than half the battle!

But I need to work on my eating. I've done okay but could be doing MUCH better. Now that I'm in the workout groove I feel like I can add a more strict nutrition program without feeling overwhelmed or wanting to quit.

GO TEAM MICKEY!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!!!
WDWAngela--January 31!!!!!
Mrs. D--February 1st!!!!

 

[poochie]

2/1/11 Tuesday QOTD: Now that we are starting a brand new month I thought I would ask what is the plan? Is it the same or are you changing it up a bit?

My plan is pretty much the same, need to reach my weight goal. The change I started, was in using the Treadmill at work twice a week before I start. Only can go a mile and a quarter. But my age I have to be careful, of course if I croak at work lets see double insurance the DH. I have it set on steep incline and speed at 4.5 for fast walk. the setting before running. Only twice as I have no free time for any more than that as I usually have to work the studio or babysit the grandkids the rest of the week. I also only have 1 car and need to wait until DH gets home from 3rd shift to go to work. But I still do my Taebo every morning and evening.

But Team Mickey wins this week??? Awesome!!! Go Team Mickey!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Quick post then I'll be back later with the results for the week!

3 hour early dismissal here today. I'm taking Ashleigh to the dr at 8:30 hoping we can see a dr before appointments start arriving at 9. Then we have to stop at the spa as there is a new girl starting today and my boss has a few clients this morning. I think I'll send Izzie to school. Better for her anyways.

I've been awake since 4 with a headache. Probably due to the weather. I sometimes get a bad headache when there is a storm coming. If I had time I';d have them check me out too. If we are quick at the drs we may grab a few things at Trader Joe's too on the way to the spa.

Didn't work out due to the headache and the fact I'll be shoveling A LOT the next two days! Maybe Ash and I will do some Just Dance this afternoon. It's been awhile since we've done that. May play some other games too.

Time to start rallying the troops! Brian has to head in early. I'll leave as soon as I can this morning.

TTFN

 

[KristiMc]

2-hr delay for us this morning. It still might turn into closed. I really want to get to my WW meeting this morning at 9:30 - probably not going to happen.

Way to go TEAM MICKEY!!!!!

QOTD: I really want to start exercising on a regular basis in Feb. I turn 40 on the 28th and what a better way to start my 40's - getting fit.

 

[tggrrstarr]

I just got back in from helping my husband get the car out of the driveway. Did a little shovel only where necessary, I'm sure I will have to go back out and finish the job. I am regretting letting him take the car, I'm gonna get bored later. I still want to go print my trip pictures. Oh well, it was my decision, gotta live with it.

I am so excited, in the past two days, I've dropped 3.4 of the 4 lbs I gained on my trip! It was so easy to get back on track with my food. Exercise? Not so much yet, but snow shoveling has been a great substitution. I got my car stuck in an unshoveled part of the drive yesterday, not fun.

2/1/11 Tuesday QOTD: Now that we are starting a brand new month I thought I would ask what is the plan? Is it the same or are you changing it up a bit?

Chill out. That's the plan. No stress of a trip to plan for, no crazy work hours, no deadline to meet. I am just gonna eat my calories and exercise when I can. The next 50 lbs are kinda like a bonus weight loss, I have no specific goal I have to meet so I will just keep going til I am happy.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Chill out. That's the plan. No stress of a trip to plan for, no crazy work hours, no deadline to meet. I am just gonna eat my calories and exercise when I can. The next 50 lbs are kinda like a bonus weight loss, I have no specific goal I have to meet so I will just keep going til I am happy.

I like your plan kelly. Chilling out Good job on getting back into it and for the 3.4lbs already lost.

Today is a mess outside. Snow and ice. I am at work but most likely going to close early around 3pm. They are calling for more ice overnight so not sure what is going to happen tomorrow as far as work. Schools were closed today and most likely tomorrow too. Ryan is at daycare with nick. They have a school age program for snow days. He loves it so that makes me feel better sending him somewhere he enjoys.

For all in the midwest and northeast, be safe out there!!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Made it about 1/3 of the way to the drs with Ashleigh and my boss called to ask me to stop at the spa to cancel her client. Two of her kids have been up all night with the stomach bug. I decided to just skip the dr, go stop and work to make the call and then go to CVS to get Ash some decongestant. Had to stop at the post office just to clean off my wipers so I could see. It's AWFUL out there!

Izzie is at school and will be home between 12:30 and 1. I would've picked her up if I hadn't had to go to CVS. Bus driver is very experienced and they are just down the road. Brian's heading home soon. One of his coworkers just got in an accident. She's ok but stuck in her truck against a snow bank. Izzie is safer on the bus but it will be a long bus ride.

Still fighting a headache. Watching Downton Abbey that I recorded last night. Ash is finishing her homework from last night and is also hoping to get all of her weekly work done. She has a book report due in just over 2 weeks that she wants to work on too!

Going to sit back and relax the rest of the morning. Gotta get rid of this headache. Maybe I'll make myself some tea too!

TTFN

 

[tigger813]

I'll post results either later tonight or tomorrow! Still fighting this headache!

Already have close to 6" on my deck! Be safe!