TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[Connie96]

Well, we have arrived at our first opportunity to see those inches being whittled away and to celebrate our successes.

The Mickey team started the challenge with 24 WINners and 15 are reporting this week.

Collectively, over the first 4-week period, "Mickey" has:

• Lost a total of 78 1/2 inches
• Lost an average of 5 1/4 inches
• Lost an average of 3.15%
  

Our TOP FIVE WINners for this period are:
5) mmwalker. . . . . . . . . . -4.00%
4) ScubaD . . . . . . . . . . . . -4.38%
3) flipflopmom. . . . . . . . . -4.53%
2) jenjolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5.07%
And (drumroll) our Number One WINner is:
1) Stinasmom . . . . . . . . . -7.02%

Congratulations to Marcy, Jen, Taryn, Dave, Michelle and ALL of Mickey's WINners!

We are off to a great start and let's keep on WINning!

If anyone still wants to report their measurements for this period, please do. I'm happy to help you track your progress whether or not you are able to get your numbers in before the results are posted.

 

[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?
The last week of January was really hard for me with just life getting in the way. My plan is to get back on track and continue doing what I was doing.



2/2/11 Wednesday QOTD: How did you set your calories? Do you have a specific number or range? Is it enough with the exercise you do so you're not hungry?

I have a range on my Sparkpeople from 1400 something to 1600 something. I'm usually within the 1500 range though when I track all my food. I've found that I don't go hungry as long as I'm eating something every 4 hours. I eat 3 meals and two snacks (one between breakfast and lunch and one between lunch and dinner).

I got my calories at first from Sparkspeople, but they had me too low, so I changed it to suit hunger issues. Sounds like you know your body well and have it adjusted to suit your needs.

The weather has been awful here. Alan (my fiance) went to go out to start his truck yesterday morning and he slide all the way down the driveway. We live in a small town so if we want to go to the next town over we have to cross a bridge that is over the lake. Yeah, well that wasn't going to happen when TXDOT closed the bridge down. I'm assuming its open now considering I called him a few hours ago and he was out towing a car.

I feel for you. I think Texas was the biggest shock in all this. The cold, snow and ice has been difficult to deal with. Stay safe as this all hopefully clears up soon for everyone.

Hi Everyone,

Again not much to say. The weather has been messy, annoying, and frustrating, but at least we haven't lost power. That was a concern where I live. Tomorrow and Friday should be fine weather wise!

I am slowly increasing my steps each day and so far have totaled 3.93 miles out of 2500. It's not much, but it's also not zero. I'm planning to do a few things tomorrow: go to WW, go to the gym, and go shopping for a few things (clothes, healthy/beauty stuff, etc). I doubt I'll fit all 3 in, but if I fit in the 1st two, I'll be very happy.

Hope everyone has a great, OP day tomorrow!

CC

We're dealing with a foot of snow and a big mess here too. Once that snow plow goes by our driveway, I'll be out there shoveling it. YUCK! Sounds like a good day tomorrow for you. Enoy!

I just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. I was almost done and had to run in the bathroom due to all that water. Then I had to finish my last .13 of a mile!

So, 5 miles total today plus about an hour of shoveling. I plan on doing 3 miles in the morning. I've got to work tomorrow. Picking up my co-worker after Izzie gets on the bus.

I hope I end up with a loss this week!

TTFN

I have no doubt that you'll be a loser this week. That is quite a workout you had. Do you ever sit down? I was reading that and got tired.

So, I've been meaning to post a before and now (half way) picture for a little while now, but I was waiting until after my Disney trip. I guess that's now!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2649140

Your pictures were my inspiration for our next question of the day. You look great by the way. Thank you so much for sharing. I don't think many of us like our before pictures, but that's why we work to change that.

 

[lovedvc]

Please, Please, Please I am begging for your help. I am at my wits end. I just don't seem to lose weight lately. I am 38 yrs old soon to be 39. I am 5'4" and about 168 pounds. My happy weight is 147. I am just struggling lately. I follow the weight watchers plan and have for over 5 years. The last few months have been a complete disaster. I consider myself active on a daily basis. I was going to the gym 4 times a week until November when I had shoulder surgery. I haven't even gone to the gym for cardio because its boring to me. I love to lift weights and go to different classes. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the shoulder doc and I'm praying for full gym clearance. My plan is to by a heavy bag and get back to kickboxing. Daily I stick to my points and drink all my water. I don't waste points on needless processed junk food. All my blood work is absolutely fine, no thyroid issues. I'm hoping someone has some ideas. I really don't know what to do.

 

[Merryweather27]

This has been a less-than-stellar week for me so far! I have a feeling I will see it on the scale Friday. I have been over my range everyday since last Thursday! I really need to stay away from sugar, even if I have the calories available in my day, I think. It's been having that occasional soda or low-cal ice cream treat that sets off even more eating that I can't afford. I also need to get in gear on the exercise! Time to be more assertive and not be afraid to turn off a rerun of Friends that DH has seen 16 times before so that I can get my workout in.

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?

I'd been doing fairly well until this last week. I am "changing" it up only in that I am recommitting to the goals of working out (more than once a week!) and really sticking to my plan! I am also committing to getting on this thread at least once daily - helps keep me focused, and also I can actually respond to people instead of just feeling overwhelmed at how quick the thread has moved!

2/2/11 Wednesday QOTD: How did you set your calories? Do you have a specific number or range? Is it enough with the exercise you do so you're not hungry?

I plugged my weight goal and exercise goals into SparkPeople and it gave me my range. I am usually never physically hungry within that range, especially when I remember to get my fruits and veggies in...my problem is just fending off my pesky sweet tooth.

 

[flipflopmom]

Morning from insano world. I have to admit, I haven't even been reading the thread this week. We've dodged the bad weather bullet, and this will be my first 5 day teaching week since the first week of December. However, the weather has been crazy (hot, cold, windy, rainy) and the kids at school are freakin' NUTS! I come home too tired to do anything.

Also did something to my hamstring Sat/Sunday, it's better after lots of RICE, but I haven't been able to run at all, or do any kind of cardio. Also having some tummy issues, which I am sure are stress related.

Flu is going around like mad at school, AK's battled a cold/cough all week. Sophie's inner brat has been shining through, just like the school kids! Brad's had a tough week at work w/ machines breaking and headaches such as that.

I have a huge test in my Master's Degree class on Monday that I still have 2chapters to read for, and tons of notes to study. Leaving Friday afternoon for Pampered Chef training and won't be home until late Sat. night.

I haven't even stepped on a scale this week. It's just been one of those weeks.

So, I hope to get on the scale in the am, and at least weigh in this week, and I honestly have NO idea how it will be. I'm eating less, but drinking soda, only because I've been nauseous for a few days and the drinks are the only thing I've found to help with that. I hope after I complete this test, things will settle a bit. More than 5 hours sleep a night would be good, too!

Pampered Chef sent out a great deal on one of our most popular items yesterday, so I've been trying to get in touch w/ people that I know wanted it, schedule a catalog show for someone in another town, and get ready for this training, too.

You don't drown by getting in the water, you drown by staying there. Right? Right now I'd love to drown in an IV drip of valium and a day in the bed!

Have a great day everyone. Take care of yourselves!
Taryn

 

[tigger813]

Morning Mickeys!!!!

Well, I'm up. It wasn't easy this morning. I did 1/5 miles on the elliptical. I will plan on another workout tonight at some point.

No delay here which is good since I have a client at 9:45 if she doesn't cancel due to the road conditions. She doesn't get around well. I could have her come tomorrow if necessary. It's snowing lightly here right now.

I should go and get Ashleigh up soon. Hopefully her headache is gone. I hope she feels well enough to go to school. I don't want to miss work again today. I have to pick up a co-worker anyway so I'll at least send her. May try and take her to the dr first thing tomorrow morning if necessary.

I'll make myself a shake after Ash goes to school. I'll take a LC or WW for lunch today. Not sure what's for supper yet tonight but I hope to get to TJs and Shaw's this afternoon.

Gotta get the big kid up!

TTFN

 

[njtinkmom]

Good Morning I am new here and need lots of help!! My name is Gina, I have 3 dd's and a fantastic dh, I am divorced with an idiot for an ex (hence the reason I am divorced ) I work full time and I am a DVC member who love love loves Disney !! I need to lose at least 40 but realistically 50 pounds would be the best. I am going to the world in July and would really like to be down 40 but I'll be glad with 20 (not really).

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. I belong to a gym but I rarely go... What I need is a good kick in the you know what ! Can you help me pleaseeee....

 

[tggrrstarr]

Good Morning I am new here and need lots of help!! My name is Gina, I have 3 dd's and a fantastic dh, I am divorced with an idiot for an ex (hence the reason I am divorced ) I work full time and I am a DVC member who love love loves Disney !! I need to lose at least 40 but realistically 50 pounds would be the best. I am going to the world in July and would really like to be down 40 but I'll be glad with 20 (not really).

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. I belong to a gym but I rarely go... What I need is a good kick in the you know what ! Can you help me pleaseeee....

I found just counting my calories and finding foods I liked to fit into that limit worked for me. The fruits and veggies you listed are a great start, I don't eat too much more than those you listed. Switch from eggs to egg beaters, find a protein bar you like and cut down your portions. I love mashed potatoes, so I usually just eat about a fourth of a cup with my meal and just spread it out but I will double up on the veggies I do like, usually green beans or brocolli.
As for exercise, just walk. Start with 15-20 min a day. You can always build up to more.

 

[mizzoutiger76]

I feel for you. I think Texas was the biggest shock in all this. The cold, snow and ice has been difficult to deal with. Stay safe as this all hopefully clears up soon for everyone.

LOL, I agree, no one down here seems to know what to do with themselves All of the former northerners here are just in coats, the rest of us are bundled up in coats, scarves, gloves, beanies, etc Though I do have to admit it was pretty miserable last night, the heating in my house took almost 6 hours from the time we got home to get over 70 degrees, our heating unit isn't used to this kind of weather. So during dinner and most of the evening it was 62 degrees in my house.

Morning from insano world.

Good grief, Taryn, I'm exhausted just from reading your post. I can't imagine how you feel We've all plunged into a very busy new year, haven't we? Well, I hope things level off for you eventually

Thanks everyone for the nice replies to my 5K!

Well, yesterday was a day! Between the rolling power outages, coming to work and trying to work during power outages, my house not getting above 62 degrees, it was a crazy day! Our student gym wouldn't let me use the cardio equipment due to the power outages, so I had to resort to running outside. It was 23 degrees with a wind chill of 9 degrees It may not have been the brightest idea I've ever had, but I did it and got it over with. I may have to resort to doing it again tomorrow depending on how the weather turns out, we're supposed to get a second shot of the arctic front.

Tuesday's workout wasn't too bad even though we were stuck in the house the entire day...who knew that Netflix had workout videos? So even though we didn't have our Zumba class, I still got in my workout. Go dedicated me Hopefully tonight we'll have our Zumba class, otherwise I'll be working out in the living room again tonight. DS was walking around the house all day after my Tuesday workout saying "cha-cha cha", it was too funny

I've been keeping up with my water and had Subway for lunch today. Tonight we'll be having grilled Rosemary Chicken (on the george foreman).

Have a great day everyone!

Nicole

 

[Rose&Mike]

OMG, I was the biggest loser???? I did not think I would win maybe top 10 but wow. I will wear my clippie with pride and humility(well maybe a bit of humility.) I love you guys you are all my motivation.

I loved reading your post.

Congratulation to everyone who participated in HH and WIN this week!!! Thank you Connie and CC for running this for us.

I am slowly increasing my steps each day and so far have totaled 3.93 miles out of 2500. It's not much, but it's also not zero. I'm planning to do a few things tomorrow: go to WW, go to the gym, and go shopping for a few things (clothes, healthy/beauty stuff, etc). I doubt I'll fit all 3 in, but if I fit in the 1st two, I'll be very happy.

Hope everyone has a great, OP day tomorrow!

CC

CC--great job getting started!

Tracey--hope you had a good day today!

Congratulations! That's awesome! I tried to exercise, but it didn't work out for me. But I did take the stairs to my room EVERY SINGLE TIME! Even at the end of the day or with a tray of food or drinks! That was something I wouldn't even have been able to think of last trip. Good luck getting back on plan, I'm sure you'll do great!

That's the kind of stuff that shows that this is a lifestyle change! Great job!

tggrrstarr--thank you so much for sharing your pictures! You look great! Do you even recognize yourself? I have that problem, in that I see the old pictures and I know it's me, but not the me that I am now. Does that make sense?

2/3/11 Thursday QOTD: Do you have a motivational before or now picture to help you lose weight? If you have lost weight and are maintaining, do you have before and after pictures? Do you use them to help with maintenance or do you use other motivators?


my answer: Since I'm a loser, I do have 3 pictures of me now to help motivate me. There's a disconnect I can't quite describe between being in my body and actually seeing myself.

This is an interesting question. Last fall when I went to maintain, I wanted to put away all the old pictures of myself, but most of them include DS and I don't want to put him away. And I'm glad I didn't. That was then and this is now. It's a reminder of where I was and where I am. I put pictures in my signature, because honestly, I still can't believe I'm where I'm at today and it's a reminder to me everytime I see them of how hard I have worked. It definitely takes a while for your brain to catch up to your body.

Please, Please, Please I am begging for your help. I am at my wits end. I just don't seem to lose weight lately. I am 38 yrs old soon to be 39. I am 5'4" and about 168 pounds. My happy weight is 147. I am just struggling lately. I follow the weight watchers plan and have for over 5 years. The last few months have been a complete disaster. I consider myself active on a daily basis. I was going to the gym 4 times a week until November when I had shoulder surgery. I haven't even gone to the gym for cardio because its boring to me. I love to lift weights and go to different classes. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the shoulder doc and I'm praying for full gym clearance. My plan is to by a heavy bag and get back to kickboxing. Daily I stick to my points and drink all my water. I don't waste points on needless processed junk food. All my blood work is absolutely fine, no thyroid issues. I'm hoping someone has some ideas. I really don't know what to do.

I hope you have a good checkup. I am 43 and I cannot lose weight and keep it off without cardio. My metabolism just grinds to a halt. So, whether I want to or not, I get my cardio in. Try some videos--WATP has so many different choices. Last night I didn't want to go to the gym so I did a walk and kick (kind of like scaled down kickboxing) and a quick mile. It goes by really fast. I think for me, I have just decided that it's a necessity--like brushing my teeth or going to the doctor. I might not always want to do it, but my body needs it so I do. Hang in there.

I am also committing to getting on this thread at least once daily - helps keep me focused, and also I can actually respond to people instead of just feeling overwhelmed at how quick the thread has moved!

For me, this is a key to my success!

Hi Taryn--hope you are hanging in there.

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. I belong to a gym but I rarely go... What I need is a good kick in the you know what ! Can you help me pleaseeee....

Welcome!!! Very rarely does anyone who is overweight say, I never eat sugar and flour and love fruits and vegetables! A lot of people are in the same boat. I agree you already are making some good choices. Look at ways to incorpate the fruits and veggies you like into your daily meals. Spinach on top of pizza is fabulous, believe it or not! Both broccoli and carrots taste great roasted, and you could maybe sneak some peppers or onions or squash in there. Sweet potato "fries" are really yummy. If you have pizza, stick with thin crust. Get good chocolate and make it a treat--eat it as slow as you can. I only eat ice cream in custard cups. A small amount looks like a big serving in a custard cup. Hang in there! You can do it.

I found just counting my calories and finding foods I liked to fit into that limit worked for me. The fruits and veggies you listed are a great start, I don't eat too much more than those you listed. Switch from eggs to egg beaters, find a protein bar you like and cut down your portions. I love mashed potatoes, so I usually just eat about a fourth of a cup with my meal and just spread it out but I will double up on the veggies I do like, usually green beans or brocolli.
As for exercise, just walk. Start with 15-20 min a day. You can always build up to more.

Great advice!

mizzoutiger (Nicole)--great job getting your run in! I hope your power cooperates today. Too cute about DS. Chachacha!

 

[poochie]

Sorry I didn't post this earlier!

Percentage to goal!!!!!

Tigger813 -3.28
sgcruiser 10.00
maslex 14.67
girlrea 8.57
RayaniFoxmur 24.20
my3princes 12.39
aamomma 44.00
tggrrstarr -1.14
tmfranlk 17.86
jenjolt 43.20
janmadre 5.91
liesel 7.00
HappyMatt 57.97
DisneyYooper 3.33
TheMysteryMachine -3.33
KSH 6.00
KristiMc 26.80
Alex&Evan'sMom 4.44
GoodMorningDewDrop 22.14
yanni2 1.52
jamesnnick 16.67
Cupcaker 34.78
dis-happy 34.78
WDWAngela 4.80
pigletz 26.67
Yogamomma 7.00
keenercam 7.20
Stinasmom 88.46
Kitchensinkguy 40.59
Merryweather27 60.00
WeLoveLilo05 38.89
lovedvc 38.00
MrsD 67.80
DavidandDenise 9.50
MaryJo 20.00
PrincessNancy 45.00
Flipflopmom 52.14
DaisyJaneDisney 13.91
mommof2pirates 19.00
mizzoutiger76 -20.00
holly324 17.00
swissfamilyrobinson -8.00
sugarglider 30.77
smile4stamps 50.0
snow_white's_mom 0.0
PedroPete3 0.0
fly4free2 0.0
jking6 0.0
PrinceCharmingsMom 0.0
jenthemom22 0.0
rothesaydismom 0.0
sarahrip -5.7
poochie 0.0
surferstitch16 16.7

Just wondering why my percentage to goal does not show??

 

[SurferStitch16]

Good Morning I am new here and need lots of help!! My name is Gina, I have 3 dd's and a fantastic dh, I am divorced with an idiot for an ex (hence the reason I am divorced ) I work full time and I am a DVC member who love love loves Disney !! I need to lose at least 40 but realistically 50 pounds would be the best. I am going to the world in July and would really like to be down 40 but I'll be glad with 20 (not really).

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. I belong to a gym but I rarely go... What I need is a good kick in the you know what ! Can you help me pleaseeee....

We'll help get you in to shape!! This site is great on motivation because everyone is going through almost the same thing. to Team !!

Mickey Statistics: Week 4
Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.


Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 4 Team Mickey!
This week’s group loss is 54.6 lbs.
Average percentage of weight lost .50 %
Total group weight loss so far 363.2 pounds!

AWESOME!

The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 4 Mickey Superstars!!

#10- 1.23% sugarglider
#9- 1.42% MrsD
#8- 1.46% Merryweather27
#7- 1.49% smile4stamps
#6- 1.50% redwalker
#5- 1.52% HappyMatt
#4- 1.96% dis-happy
#3- 2.33% PrincessNancy
#2- 2.52% FlipFlopMom
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge
Week 4 Team Mickey Biggest Loser is:
#1- 3.24% poochie

CONGRATS to EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO TEAM MICKEY!!!!!!! A SUPER SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER poochie!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone's doing well. I was so exhausted today I completely crashed when I came home from classes, I woke up at 3am to preorder the Verizon iPhone!! Seemed like a good idea at the time and I'm sure it will be a great idea when it arrives next week, but today I was not a big fan of the decision.
Going to try and get in a workout for a little bit, but my exhaustion might not allow me. I really wanted to try and go 21/21 for HH this week though. We shall see, the night is sort of young so there is time to get the energy It was a pretty good day calorie wise for me. May treat myself to a WW ice cream, may use that to motivate me to workout for a few. Have a great evening everyone!!
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.

 

[my3princes]

Please, Please, Please I am begging for your help. I am at my wits end. I just don't seem to lose weight lately. I am 38 yrs old soon to be 39. I am 5'4" and about 168 pounds. My happy weight is 147. I am just struggling lately. I follow the weight watchers plan and have for over 5 years. The last few months have been a complete disaster. I consider myself active on a daily basis. I was going to the gym 4 times a week until November when I had shoulder surgery. I haven't even gone to the gym for cardio because its boring to me. I love to lift weights and go to different classes. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the shoulder doc and I'm praying for full gym clearance. My plan is to by a heavy bag and get back to kickboxing. Daily I stick to my points and drink all my water. I don't waste points on needless processed junk food. All my blood work is absolutely fine, no thyroid issues. I'm hoping someone has some ideas. I really don't know what to do.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's age. I used to be able to drop weight with little effort. WW was my go to plan to lose the weight. Over the last year it has become so hard to drop even a pound. I know that I need to add regular exercise even though I'm very active on a daily basis. I always thought that people were using age as an excuse for not losing, but I've learned that there is truth to what they say. since you were going to the gym, your body got used to that extra exercise and that became your normal, your shoulder caused you to become less active so your body is rebelling. I'm sure you'll lose again once you get back to exercise.

Good Morning I am new here and need lots of help!! My name is Gina, I have 3 dd's and a fantastic dh, I am divorced with an idiot for an ex (hence the reason I am divorced ) I work full time and I am a DVC member who love love loves Disney !! I need to lose at least 40 but realistically 50 pounds would be the best. I am going to the world in July and would really like to be down 40 but I'll be glad with 20 (not really).

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. I belong to a gym but I rarely go... What I need is a good kick in the you know what ! Can you help me pleaseeee....

I'm not a big veggie eater either and most diets in the past limited fruit intake anyway (gotta love the new WW plan). I was successful losing 50 lbs in 4 months on Atkins. Checked with my doctor first and he said it was fine as long as I knew it was a short term diet and not a new way of life. The plan was so easy for me, meat, cheese, eggs. I didn't really miss the carbs and I knew that it was short term. Switched to WW soon after Atkins and was able to maintain for many many years.

 

[ScubaD]

Hello teammates,

Just finished my "last chance" workout and am heading to the WW meeting for the weekly weigh-in. I am hoping to be over 25 lbs. lost since starting WW. And I am getting close to my 10% initial weight loss.

Dave

 

[tigger813]

Poochie: Sorry about that. As I'm adding new people the tally on the percentage isn't showing where it should.

Attn: Poochie's % to goal is 6%. You will be listed next time.

HI all!

Been a very long day. Not bad just long. I had two clients today. The second one came later than originally planned so I did some of my errands between clients. I was psyched that I could get more Pretzel kits and even picked one up for my co-worker. Then I came home and got the plastic recycling and newspapers in my car. When the girls got off the bus we hopped in the car and went to the transfer station, dropped off our check for dancing, went to Shaw's to get bread and then stopped at the post office to get our mail that hadn't been delivered in 2 days. The kid across the street shoveled a lot away from the mail box but I better do a little more before I go to work in the morning if I want my mail to come to my house.

When we got home I mae ground turkey gorditas, cleaned up the kitchen a bit and then went down and did the 4 Fast Miles WATP. Then I just helped Ash finish her homework. My foot is bothering me again. It started really hurting when I took my sneaker off. I may have to soak it tonight. I hope I can get in a workout in the morning. I like my last chance workouts! I should have at least a 1 pound loss this week, as long as I didn't over do anything today. I'm drinking my water now. Need to have 2 more bottles tonight.

Looking forward to watching Big Bang Theory shortly and folding clothes. Well, not looking forward to folding clothes but it has to be done!

Back to my water and get the girls ready for bed!

TTFN

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits!

My name is CC (short for Christina) and I will be your Healthy Habits coach for BL 11. I love the BL challenges and Healthy Habits has helped me significantly in achieving many of my goals.

Some Background Information: Thanks to donac (Dona-hostess of Team Donald) and jenanderson for their amazing help so I know how to coach! I couldn’t do this without seeing them in action previously. I will be continuing the prizes that Jen started.

Here’s How Healthy Habits Works: Each week there will be 3 Healthy Habits (HH) to complete. The first two HHs will always be drinking water and exercising. (Note: The amount and time will increase throughout the challenge!) At the end of each week, you will tally up the number of points you earned for the week and send me a private message with your total. Here’s an example. For Week 1, the 3 HHs are drink Six 8 oz. glasses of water a day, exercise a minimum of 20 minutes per day, and eat at least 3 servings of vegetables a day. If on 4 days you get in all 3 HHs, you would report your points like this:

4/6 days of drinking water
4/6 days of exercising
4/6 days of eating veggies

Your total points (ex: 12/18) AND your team name should be in the subject of your PM.

This is a team competition. On/about Tuesday evening, I will post the week’s results. I will share the number of participants on each team and the top scorers on each team. New for BL 11: I will also list the people who earned 7/7 on one or more of the HHs for the week. If you participated on the team with the most participants, you will be entered into a drawing for the week's prize. Each prize will have something to do with the 3rd Healthy Habit for the week. I will post the winner and ask that you PM me your contact information. (Please Note: If you do not wish to be entered into the drawing, please let me know in your PM. I understand people’s WISHes for privacy.)

Participation in Healthy Habits is entirely optional, but I encourage you to participate and help your team be on top for the week. Good luck on your journey and I hope that HHs helps you as much as it continues to help me!

Welcome to Health Habits Week 6

Week 6 is 2/4-2/10.

This week's 3 Healthy Habits are:
1) Drink Eight 8 oz. glasses of water.
2) Exercise a minimum of 25 minutes a day.
3) Give at least one person a compliment each day.

At the end of the week, please PM me your points. I will post the results on/about Tuesday. Don't forget, this is a team competition!

Remember, every participant counts, regardless of the number of points you earn!

If you have any questions, please free to ask!

 

[cclovesdis]

Well, I couldn't find the building the WW meeting is in and my sister came home for the evening so I never went to the gym. (I've been using that smilie a lot lately. ) I also didn't go shopping. Plus, I lost my pedometer in my car, so I couldn't count today's mileage from walking around at work. Okay, vent over.

Tomorrow is a new day. I'll try again with WW next week. In the meantime, I need to be on top of counting points and exercising. I'm hoping to make it to the gym tomorrow night, but I'm not optimistic. I'm also not optimistic about the scale tomorrow morning. Okay, vent over. This time. I think.

I'll weigh in first thing tomorrow morning. It's back to basics this week. Lots and lots and lots of water everyday. At least 8 glasses, if not 10-12. I'd love to work out before I leave for work each morning, but 4:30 is already earlier than my parents have to get up and my alarm wakes them up as it is. And, with this weather, it's so hard to plan things.

Okay, I really need to stop venting. Tomorrow is a new day and it will be an OP day. for weigh in everyone.

CC

 

[njtinkmom]

Thanks for all the encouragement guys I need it! . I am excited to try this weeks HH it does seem possible. Maybe I will really start using my BL for Wii. I do have a question what is WATP? Thanks again and good luck to everyone

 

[njtinkmom]

Oops one more question (wow am I needy) what do you all think of WW? I joined but have yet to go. I went few years ago but now it is changed and I heard you have less food to eat. I struggled with being hungry on the last one! 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.

 

[poochie]

Well not looking forward to weigh in tomorrow morning. I did get all my taebo in every morning and evening. Followed the healty habits to a tee. The protein part was sooo easy. Since I love my yogurt. Also I would make lettuce wraps with low fat cheese a couple of days this week. Also made a batch of Hard boiled eggs. Plus skinless chicken breasts which I also love.

But now the bad part. This week my DH lost his uncle who he was very close to. So we ended up eating out a lot this week. Today alone was pretty brutal. after the memorial we all went to Chef's in Buffalo a very well know Italian resturant. If i could of ordered off the menu I would have had a better chance but no it was buffet. Pasta, chicken with skin, roast beef. Salad with dressing already added. Rolls and butter, mashed potatoes with gravy. For dessert, canollis. The only low fat item was the coffe or water. Even the drinks with pop which tastes too sweet for me now since I cut it out of my life.

Looks like I will not even be in the top 10 this week. Ewwwwww so no looking forward to the scale in the am.