TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[tigger813]

Mickey Statistics: Week 5
Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenged – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused

First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 2
(congrats Rose & Mike and Redwalker !!!!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------75
not reporting in for 1 week------ 14
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 5
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 4
Excused------------------------- 2
weigh ins----------------------- 50
gains---------------------------- 9
maintains------------------------ 10
losses-------------------------- 31


Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 5 Team Mickey!
This week’s group loss is 42.5 lbs.
Average percentage of weight lost .45 %
Total group weight loss so far 411.2 pounds!

AWESOME!

Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of the week? This time I’ve done a TOP 10 LIST ! That criteria may change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 5 Mickey Superstars!!

#10- 1.0%dis-happy, Rose&Mike, pjstevens
#9- 1.06% liesel
#8- 1.08% Kanga+2Roos
#7- 1.14% Princess Nancy
#6- 1.36% DisneyWedding2010
#5- 1.95% Surferstitch16
#4- 1.97% tigger813
#3- 2.06% Stinasmom
#2- 2.22% DavidandDenise
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge
Week 5 Team Mickey Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.35% tggrrstarr

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations tggrrstarr !!!
What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version



or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version



or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version



or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by

Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[tigger813]

Tigger813 21.31
sgcruiser 10.00
maslex 14.67
girlrea 14.29
RayaniFoxmur 32.60
my3princes 11.50
aamomma 48.00
tggrrstarr 11.43
tmfranlk 17.86
jenjolt 43.20
liesel 31.00
HappyMatt 57.97
DisneyYooper 3.33
TheMysteryMachine 0.00
KSH -7.00
KristiMc 30.41
Alex&Evan'sMom 4.44
GoodMorningDewDrop 22.14
yanni2 0.38
jamesnnick 16.67
Cupcaker 47.83
dis-happy 41.30
WDWAngela 4.80
pigletz 24.44
keenercam 8.80
Stinasmom 107.69
Kitchensinkguy 35.64
Merryweather27 60.00
WeLoveLilo05 36.11
lovedvc 38.00
MrsD 77.97
DavidandDenise 19.00
MaryJo 15.00
PrincessNancy 55.00
Flipflopmom 52.14
DaisyJaneDisney 17.39
mommof2pirates 19.00
mizzoutiger76 -20.00
holly324 13.00
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 6.0
surferstitch16 16.7

Hope everything is right here!

Had to get it posted tonight as I'm booked rest of week!

TTFN

 

[tigger813]

Hey CC- She said she feels a little better. The Motrin is kicking in I think. I just hope she can go to school tomorrow. I have to work and we may have some snow overnight tonight which could mean a delay.

Congrats to our overall BIGGEST LOSER- TGGRRSTARR with 2.35% loss this week!

Mickey also lost 42.5 pounds this week compared to Donald's 24.1 pounds.

Mickey had an average loss of .45 pounds compared to Donald's .22 pounds.

Donald's overall lead has been cut to 1.8 pounds.
Donald has lost 413 total pounds and Mickey has lost 411.2 pounds.

Grand total lost is 824.2 pounds!!!!!

Let's try to reach 900 pounds next week!

To those struggling, DON'T GIVE UP! We all have good weeks and bad weeks! It took me 5 weeks to get below where I started on January 1st! It's a struggle for everyone and if you keep coming here you will succeed! It's all about learning and sharing. It takes work and if you are willing to work HARD good things will happen!

Have a good night everyone! I may not be on much tomorrow.

Also, FYI- I will not be home most of the day Saturday and Sunday. I will make sure that I have emptied my inbox before I leave on Saturday and let you know when I'm back on Sunday. If my box should fill up while I'm gone, try again on Sunday night as I will get on as soon as possible when I get back.

TTFN

 

[KristiMc]

Congtats TGGRRSTARR and all of Team Mickey!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi everyone! Its been an interesting past couple of days. Friday, my DF set up a nice little party for me at a nightclub with our closest friends and a private section with bottle service. I had such a great time.

Happy Birthday Jeanette. Your evening sounded awesome and I hope you had a nice day at DL.

Apollo is the God of archery, poetry, music among other things. We have a quiver, bow and Liar


tonight I helped youngest son make a 100 out of 100 legos for the 100th day of school on Friday. He also got his valentine's made out so I think we've conquered this weeks projects

I am glad you are feeling better deb. The apollo costume is so great. You did a really good job and I bet your son will be very proud of himself as he gives the speech. We have a 100 day project to do too. Our 100th day is on feb 14th. Ryan has to find 100 items and put them into a 20 oz soda bottle. The bottle goes in a bag and he has to write 3 sentences to describe whats in the bottle. Then he reads them in class and the other kids guess what it is. I thought this is a pretty detailed project for kindergarten but things are so different from when I was a kid.

Question - everyone who has certain weights in a ribbon in your signature did you already lose that amount or is that a goal.

Im not sure if you got an answer but if you did sorry for the repeat. The ribbons are the lbs or inches or sizes you have lost. Welcome to the boards. You can do this!!!!!

This is going to be a nutty week. DH is juggling three different employment agencies, so he has interviews left and right.

I hope your dh makes the best decision for you and your family. Those decisions are just so hard to make. I hope your doggie did ok today too.

We ran 11 miles yesterday. The weather was nice (in the 40s). I am sore today--it was supposed to be a cut back week since we ran 14 last week, but we tweaked our plan. Anyhow, no more runs over 6 miles until the princess!!! Looking forward to 2 light weeks.

Good job rose!!!!! Enjoy these next two weeks of taper. I hope it makes your body feel better.

Had a great time at the Walt Disney Studios and Archives tour this last weekend, but I had dinner at Ariel's Grotto for the "World of Color" fast-pass and when the dessert plate came I went off the wagon. The good news is that I will have some of my Weight Watchers weekly points plus remaining at weigh-in so it may not be that bad.

Here is the good news, the pictures I was in during my in-laws 50th anniversary you could not see my belt, I finally had a picture taken with Dave Smith of the Disney Archives (shameless plug) and there it was, a belt. Something must be working.

Take care,

Dave

Glad you had a great time dave. Woohoo on the great picture. Isnt it funny how little things like seeing your belt again is all that matters. Good for you and keep up the great work.

Took Izzie to get her hair cut when she got home from school. Now she's watching Enchanted and playing on the computer.

Kitchen is mostly done and working on dining room and then moving on to living room. A load of laundry just finished so I need to move onto the next load.

wow tracey you make me tired reading all that you do in one day. I hope your dd feels better soon. I totally forgot to send you my weigh in so I will be a no show for this week. oops. dont throw me off the island yet, I will make sure to send mine in next week. To be honest it wouldnt have helped much this week anyway.


I had an overall good day today. I had to take my recert for CPR today so I left after that and picked up the boys from school. I was home by 430. It was so nice. I made homemade chicken fingers tonight in the oven and veggies. It was a yummy and healthy dinner. I am feeling so good after my 10 mile run yesterday. I am getting pumped for my race. Only 17 days until I leave for disney. but who's counting.

QOTD: My favorite ride in all the parks is Carrosel of progress. There is just something about going back in time to see how people lived that excites me. I know Im a dork.

Have a great night Everyone!!!!

 

[jking6]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the support you have been giving me. I will keep you informed as to whats happening after I see surgeon Wed.
But today was a good day. Just got our taxes done. I guess it does pay to have two kids in college. At least I got more that $91. like last year. We can pay our taxes and pay off our trip to Disney in May

 

[Merryweather27]

Mickey also lost 42.5 pounds this week compared to Donald's 24.1 pounds.

Mickey had an average loss of .45 pounds compared to Donald's .22 pounds.

Donald's overall lead has been cut to 1.8 pounds.
Donald has lost 413 total pounds and Mickey has lost 411.2 pounds.

Way to go, Team Mickey!!!

Feeling extra motivated tonight - came home and did about 40 minutes of Wii Sports on top of the walking from earlier today. Exercising twice in one day - go me!

I also tried on my two-sizes-down test pants tonight, and they fit! A bit snug still, but no longer inappopriate-to-wear-in-public snug! Woo-hoo!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

QOTD - Favorite ride

Magic Kingdom: Haunted Mansion or Space Mountain

Hollywood Studios - Tower of Terror or Rockin Rollercoaster


Well, my scale is conspiring against me . When I weighed myself on Friday it said 218. Well when I got on it this morning it said 221. I'm hoping its just a fluke and it will go back down to 218 by the end of the week.

I had a training session today and made the mistake of not eating before hand. I've done that in the past and been fine. I'd just eat when I got home. However, today I got really light headed and called Alan (my fiance) to come get me and tow the car back to the house (we own a towing company.) Well, after sitting there for 20 minutes I got to feeling well enough to just drive myself home. We missed each other by a few minutes.

Even though I got light headed I had an awesome work out. We were going to have two more sessions this week, Wed & Friday but Wed is out of the question. They are saying the DFW area is expecting 3 to 5 inches of snow on Wednesday! OYE! I'm going to get on my treadmill Tues - Thurs and then do my training session on Friday.

I had a class finish up today and I'm on break until I hear from my lawyer and find out what is going on with the end of this court stuff. I'm hoping they come to an agreement on a settlement at the end of this week. Then next week I can start my last class of my Bachelors degree.

I've drank my 64 ounces of water today but am under my calorie count. I came home and took a nap after my training session and didn't eat lunch so that's partly why. I still have like 400 something calories just to hit my minimum calorie count but I'm so full from dinner I may not eat anything else.

 

[Sugarglider]

What is it with you prolific posters??!! I can barely keep up! I go away for 36 hours and there are 5 pages of posts to read!
OK QOTD: fav ride: ummm - that's hard! Test Track! TSMM! Philharmagic! and BMTR cause for many trips I watched and finally after years got on it and LOVED IT! Wondering why I never did it before

 

[Rose&Mike]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the support you have been giving me. I will keep you informed as to whats happening after I see surgeon Wed.

I hope everything goes well.

Way to go, Team Mickey!!!

Feeling extra motivated tonight - came home and did about 40 minutes of Wii Sports on top of the walking from earlier today. Exercising twice in one day - go me!

I also tried on my two-sizes-down test pants tonight, and they fit! A bit snug still, but no longer inappopriate-to-wear-in-public snug! Woo-hoo!

Great job on the exercise and woohoo on the NSV!!!

Congratulations to all the Losers and Maintainers--especially tggrrstarr!!!!

Congratulations also to everyone who is still here! I am so impressed with how many people are sticking around and continuing to move forward! This has been a rough winter and personally I have had to fight the urge to hibernate. So way to go to everyone who is choosing to be healthy!

And thank you again to everyone who is working so hard to keep this challenge rolling.

My foot is still sore this morning, so I am going to skip the run. I'm going to get on the elliptical instead and if that is uncomfortable will get on the bike. I really really really need to go to strength class tomorrow and two days next week or all my muscles that I have worked so hard for are going to be non-existent in my race photos. And let's face it, it's all about the photos.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[tigger813]

Good morning Losers!!!!

Just finished my 2 miles on the elliptical. It's SNOWING here AGAIN!!!! But no delay or cancellation so that is good. I need to stop at the wellness center on my way into work for a short training session. I hope to have some ME time tomorrow morning to focus on my Herbalife Training and watching the videos I got with my kit. I made another sale on Sunday and then found out prices will be going up next month by 3% so I'm hoping to get a lot of sales in this month and then I can reach the next level for commission/discount!

QOTD Monday: I just don't have a lot of time lately to answer these!

I have a favorite at each park if that's ok?
MK- Space Mountain
Epcot- Soarin'
DHS- RNRC
AK- EVEREST

Need to get Ash up and moving. I think she slept well. She was snoring when I went to bed which is great since she's been wide awake the past several nights. I was actually able to turn off her radio and she didn't turn it back on for a change.

I have one client today and Ash has Hip Hop tonight. I also hope to get to the dump though that may have to wait until Thursday or Saturday morning.

TTFN

 

[KristiMc]

Good morning,

Just came in from shoveling - need to finish after younger DS gets on the bus. I am so ready for spring and my cruise - only 45 days to go.

2/8/11 QOTD: What is your favorite non-Disney vacation?

QOTD: I am not picky when it comes to vacations - I like to get away anywhere. We love to camp, amusement parks/zoos/museums.

 

[jking6]

2/8/11 QOTD: What is your favorite non-Disney vacation?

Kings Dominion in Virginia. Love this place, it has the best roller coasters total of like 16. usually have short wait time for most rides and nice family atmosphere. Even traveling from NY it is a cheap 3 day weekend.

 

[my3princes]

Good morning,

Just came in from shoveling - need to finish after younger DS gets on the bus. I am so ready for spring and my cruise - only 45 days to go.

2/8/11 QOTD: What is your favorite non-Disney vacation?

QOTD: I am not picky when it comes to vacations - I like to get away anywhere. We love to camp, amusement parks/zoos/museums.

We love to cruise. It doesn't really matter where though we are totally gearing up for our Hawaii cruise/trip in 2012

 

[Rose&Mike]

2/8/11 QOTD: What is your favorite non-Disney vacation?

Hmmm....the beach, visiting DS, DC.

I'm going to challenge you all today to think about what you can do on vacation this year to incorporate your new healthy habits?
I always plan in a couple of workouts. I just feel calmer if I get in a workout. We are pretty active. One year we took a bike tour of Central Park--granted I weighed 50 more pounds and it was hard. I also just can't eat a bunch of junk anymore--my body rebels if I do. So I make sure I have protein sources--like nuts or hardboiled eggs--available in case we can't find healthy food. We always fly with healthy snacks.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I have to admit we haven't been on any big vacations except Disney for quite awhile. We went to Storyland and Mt. Washington in NH last summer for a few days. We're going to Coco Key in MA this weekend. I've been on a girl weekend to the Cape and we're going to VT next month for the weekend. My honeymoon to the Bahamas 13 years ago was nice. Can't wait until PCC 3.0 next year though we also plan on spending 2 days at Universal Orlando and maybe a few days at WDW.

Rose's Challenge- In December when we went to Disney I had come within 5 pounds of my goal weight. I brought Herbalife packets so DH and I could have shakes every morning. We also had protein bars and Fiber Plus bars with us. We also had lots of water with us everyday. I'm addicted to green tea at this point so I had some of that as well. I only gained 2 pounds during that trip so I was quite happy!

My challenge each week is the weekends. I only drink alcohol on weekends and we usually have take out once or twice over the weekend whether it be pizza, subs or McD's. I've studied the McD's menu so I know what I can eat there without going over my calories for the day. I have also started doing more exercise on the weekends again. I had given myself a break but as I want to reach my new goal I need to put in the extra effort in terms of eating and exercising. This weekend with going away I need to get some protein bars to have for breakfast on Sunday and as a snack. I won't be drinking much this weekend but not sure how the food will be. I know we're eating at the restaurant at the hotel Saturday night. I actually am going to check out the menu for what my choices are so I can try to figure out how to keep myself under control! I know the kids really ant Chinese food this week so we might possibly do that on Friday. Ash has a basketball game at 7:30

TTFN

 

[tiki23]

Good Morning, Team Mickey! Way to go on the weigh-ins!

Congrats to TGGRRSTARR!

Had a great work out last night and felt really good afterwards; it's good to be getting back into the swing of things. Still working on cleaning out the fridge and the cupboards of stuff I shouldn't be eating. (I put those items in easy reach of the teen visitors that are at our house everyday. )

QOTD: We love to camp! The beach, the mountains - we don't care where! We live in the Great Pacific NW so a little (or a lot!) of rain doesn't stop us, we go prepared with lots of plastic for tarps and ground covers. This commercial is totally us when we go camping at the coast, LOL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpfcO4Yfw44 Last year we had a whole bunch of the kids' friends at the campsite with us so we played "Minute to Win It" games and also did a photo scavenger hunt. We had tons of fun. We had the most fun with the "Captain Morgan's pose" during the scavenger hunt; you got extra points if you could get a park ranger or a patrol officer to pose with you!

Rose's Challenge - When I'm on vacation I don't really deny myself much but I try to use the philosophy that "skinny girls taste everything, and eat nothing." (The only dessert I finished last year at WDW was the almond-crusted cheesecake at Narcoossee's wow; that was good!) I drink a lot of water, bring healthy snacks and pay attention to my choices. A little bit of indulgence isn't a bad thing, imo, but all things in moderation!

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[ScubaD]

I would have to say Hawaii. But now that Aulani is almost completed I guess Hawaii will be a Disney vacation now.

I also have been to Haiti three times and going a fourth this July. This country is in my heart and will be for a very long time.

Dave

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

QOTD: My favorite Disney Ride. That is so tough. I have a favorite at each park. Soarin, Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest and Toy Story Mania.

Haha! My exact answers! I'd add Peter Pan's Flight in there too. Love all of them! I think if i had to choose between all of them it would be Splash though, just love that ride, brings back so many childhood memories for me.

Hi everyone!

Had a busy weekend over here, snow on Friday, and spent Sat and Sun converting DS' room to a "big boy room". I had to come to work to get some rest

Weekend's food wasn't too bad, but I didn't stay committed to the water, I must admit. I'm back on the wagon today and working on my 4th cup of water. Had a cliff bar for breakfast (just bought some this weekend and I'm not sure how I feel about them just yet), Lean Cuisine w/salad for lunch, and having turkey pepperoni lasagna for dinner. So a carb load at dinner, but I'll portion it out, add some veggies and a salad and it'll work.

As far as weigh-ins go, I think I've hit the dreaded plateau It's so frustrating, I was doing so good even in the month of December and now nothing. I went for my 2 mile run today at lunch, but I'm considering adding a workout tonight in the evening, maybe a salsa cardio video.

Does anyone have any helpful suggestions on how to push past my plateau?

Have a great day everyone!

Nicole

I have hit it too! Past 2 weeks haven't lost anything and its very discouraging. And I hit it when I added my exercise routine in lol. I keep trying to eat as I have been and drink tons of water and continue with the exercise. Not really sure what is wrong with me lately but I have been just so exhausted!!! Getting the workout in is a chore for me and then my legs hurt for days on end. I know that this weather has a lot to do with the way I am feeling, it really is the winter blues. I only leave the house to drop/pick DD off/up from school and if I have to go food shopping. Other than that I really don't go out anywhere b/c its so cold and I don't want to spend money unnecessarily with the wedding coming up. I just can't wait til I could go for my walks and jogs again. Today its a bit warmer but we have like 40mph gusts of winds and tomorrow its supposed to be frigid again. There....rant over lol.

BUT on a happy note...in 1 week and 4 days I could make my ADRs, and at Disney I am going to cheat! So I am planning our agenda, getting park schedules, etc. LOL Anyone have any good dinner recommendations?

 

[Stinasmom]

QOTD 2/7/11 Favorite Disney Park Ride:

California Screamin' at DCA. It's Disney's best rollercoaster and I like my rollercoasters!

2/8/11 QOTD: What is your favorite non-Disney vacation?

Hawaii here too. I'm on the west coast, so it's the same plane ride to Hawaii as it is to Florida. I love how tropical Hawaii is and how there is a unique culture there to learn about and enjoy... but it is still the USA! Same money, same language (for the most part).

Congrats TEAM MICKEY! Our collective losses are impressive!

More snow showers here today too... everyone stay warm!

Marcy