Team Mickey - Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Challenge

[dvccruiser76]

This week's winning team with 27.99% is Team Donald!!

Team Mickey weighed-in losing 25.76% for the week!

Additional stats for the week!!!!

ChelleyB won for Team Donald with 2.76% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!

Congrats to myweegirls who was Mickey's Team winner with 2.59%!

Team Donald lost 17.1 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 18.1 pounds this week

Team Donald leads the Total Weight Loss with 403.7 pounds and Team Mickey's total weight loss to date is 327.8!!!
Both teams together have lost 731.5 pounds!!!! Amazing!

Keep reading, keep posting and most of all keep losing and continue learning!!!!

Have an OP week

 

[Friend of a Mouse]

Well, I got back on plan today! I am goign to startt transitioning to Vegan on Wednesday. I say transitioning because I am not going to throw out any of my meals, but I will not be replacing them with food from animal sources. I'm worried about how easy that will be with the Jenny Craig. They really don't hav a lot of vegan options. Thankfully I have my consultation Wednesday so that will give me a chance to talk to my consultant.

 

[Princess Nancy]

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Mickey Week 7 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.50% - glss1/2fll
#9 - 0.53% - BMC423
#8 - 0.70% - KristiMc
#7 - 0.97% - goldcupmom
#6 - 1.11% - jmb02
#5 - 1.28% - dumbo_buddy
#4 - 1.34% - ABDonovan
#3 - 1.48% - jamesnnick
#2 - 1.72% - KDIPIAZZ
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Mickey Spring Challenge Week 7 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 2.59% - myweegirls




Way to go LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Princess Nancy]

aamomma - 28.57
ABDonovan - 4.44
Alex&Evan'sMom - 15.79
BABY EINSTEIN'S MOM - 0.00
BernardandMissBianca - 0.00
BMC423 - 14.00
Buckeye Fan - 36.67
debrapagliasotti - 61.54
Disneywedding2010 - 22.00
dmslush - 54.00
goldcupmom - 60.00
groovygirl927 - 41.60
inkedupmommo - 14.29
jmb02 - 43.00
KristicMc - 35.00
lisaviolet - 30.63
lovetoscrap - 30.00
Mrmrezg - 10.17
myweegirls - 77.14
pjstevens - 0.00
Princess Nancy - 12.00
PrincessParty - 8.93
RutgersAlum - 27.00
scrapbookingmanda - 10.00
sue and co - 17.02
sunshineminnie - 25.37
The Mystery Machine - 12.50
thunderbird1 - 2.91
tigger813 - 0.00
tink23 - 15.60
yanni2 - 32.00



Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice to see so many of you reaching for those goals!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Princess Nancy]

Congrats to Team Mickey's BIGGEST LOSER MYWEEGIRLS!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go!!!!!!!!

 

[Princess Nancy]

I am off track! Even coaching, I oate terrible today.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?


I have to work ALL day tomorrow, so I won't be able to check in til late tomorrow night.

Have a Happy Healthy Week!!!

Nancy

 

[Friend of a Mouse]

I am off track! Even coaching, I oate terrible today.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?


I have to work ALL day tomorrow, so I won't be able to check in til late tomorrow night.

Have a Happy Healthy Week!!!

Nancy

I had an entire week like that, but it's good that you recognize it and can get back on track!

For me motivation takes several forms. I try to take time to read the latest research on nutrition as well as books and documentaries. I find that when I am faced with the harsh reality of my choices. I also think about my goals like starting a family and one day performing for Disney again. I also look at pictures of myself. It amazes me when I look at pictures of what I looked like at Disney and then a few months later. particularly because I was doing WW back then and felt like a diet failure and felt fat. Now I would love to back to that! I also look at the overall. I have lost 10 lbs in the last year, so even though I have been hovering around teh same weight for a few months now, I know it is coming off.

 

[myweegirls]

Sounds like a wonderful weekend! Happy Birthday and as we say in our family -- now she is a whole handful!!!

I love that! This is a peanut who skipped the terrible twos in favor of the terrible threes (DH calls 3 "2 on purpose"), and then got all kinds of defiant with logic at 4. We can't wait to see what 5 brings!

Congratulations on your goal to become a runner! I never ever thought I would be a runner but I am one and didn't start until I was 49. Here is a link to Jeff Galloway's conditioning program that you might want to check out. http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/condition.html You really learn a lot about yourself through the process and will discover that you are capable of so much more than you ever gave yourself credit for!

Thanks! I'm feeling pretty good about trying it out. I decided to wait until spring because I just hate the cold weather, and I know I'd never stick with a program while it's cold out. I might be able to keep one up, but I don't trust myself to start until it gets warmer outside! I downloaded a C25K app for my phone to get me started, and I liked the link you sent a lot, too. These really seem to make sense for those starting out. I want to start with a 5K goal, then 10K, then half marathon if I really get crazy.

So what are all these Clif Shots and things? At what point when you're running does it make sense to bring in something like that to help your run?

The WISH Biggest Loser Team Mickey Spring Challenge Week 7 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 2.59% - myweegirls

Aahhhh! Yay! My weird pattern of down a bunch, up a bit continues! I'm hoping for a maintain this week instead of the slight gain that always seems to follow a big loss for me, but either way, the overall trend has been great, and you guys are a big reason why! Thanks for the constant inspiration.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?

My kids, definitely my sweet wee (but getting less wee every day!) girls. I look at how sluggish I felt before I started down this road, and I know I was setting a poor example for them. Now they see their mom making exercise and activity a priority, and I hope against hope that it'll stick for them, along with choosing healthy foods. I already feel like I'm so much more able to run with them - it's amazing!

And to be honest, I'm also motivated by jeans. My jeans that used to be aspirational and now are too big. The Loft curvy fit jeans I tried on today in a size 6 (!!!!!!!!!) that fit. I love jeans, and working from home 80% of the time means I get to wear them a lot, and I want jeans that not only feel great on me but that I also feel great in. I want DH to compliment my butt in jeans, and I'm not ashamed to admit it! (Okay, maybe a little bit...)

Hope everyone has a wonderful week! I have my WI on Tuesdays at my WW meeting, so I'll know soon how this week went...

XOXO
Liz

 

[MelindaRuns]

I'm not one yet, but I'm going to try and become one this spring! So I'm paying close attention....

So glad for a three-day weekend - today was so busy! We went to church, then out to lunch (I beat the mall food court and had seaweed salad and a salmon roll, yum), then to see "The Secret World of Arietty," which was great. Then we went to Barnes & Noble, then gassed up the car (holy (*^@# those prices are getting high!), and then I picked up a Subway 6" to eat before taking DD5 to a birthday party so I wouldn't be tempted by the pizza and cake. We are all now collapsed. Tomorrow the kiddos can go to their school for a play day, and DH and I are planning on lunch with friends and maybe a movie.

XO
Liz

Congrats to all the losers and especially our BIGGEST LOSER THIS WEEK: myweegirls

QOTD: What keeps me motivated? At first it was the next race. And then the next one. And then it became this thing called weight loss. I learned that I need to lose weight to run faster and that is my current motivation. Along with clothes. I love clothes, and have not felt like I could properly express myself with fashion the last 5 or so years. I am really looking forward to the days when I like clothes shopping again. I am at 185 lbs now. I am looking forward to when I lose at least 40 lbs and can truly enjoy clothes shopping again! It is one of my loves!!!

I'm up this week. My eating derailed so completely it wsan't funny. I'm back on tomorrow though!

omg i think may life may be almost resembly some sort of normal...i have just had a very time-consuming houseguest for the past two weeks and i took her to the airport today....looking forward to rejoining here!!

Another week of maintaining... even with me getting back into a running schedule.

Last Tuesday I put in 4 miles, Thursday another 2.25 miles. Saturday I put in another 4.55 miles, but that was after Friday's weigh-in.

Hopefully in the next couple of weeks it'll warm up enough that I can start running outside again! It seems that anything below 50 degrees and my lungs just burn for days!

I'm looking at picking up a beginners yoga DVD to see if I can work more on getting my muscles to loosen up My neck and shoulder have been bothering me a lot again recently and I know it's because I'm all tensed up all the time. Doctor has recommended it, so I don't have to keep going back on muscle relaxers.

I picked up a resistance band workout book off of the discount pile at the bookstore. I'm looking at it to make up a work out schedule. I'm going to order a new set of resistance bands and I'll get this worked into my running schedule.

Tried the skateboard today and I'm starting to remember how. Just messed around in my deceased neighbor's driveway. It's harder than I remember! And good exercise. I can't believe I would fly around like I used to--no fear...
It was fun though-- I'll practice just a little at a time.

Hi Team! Thought I would pop in and write my thoughts down instead of going to the vending machine! I am bored at work. I do not want to look at these financial ratios. It hurts my head! I am so hungry I could knaw a finger off! I've already eaten my morning snack of grapes and am patiently waiting for noon to eat my lunch. It's chicken, spaghetti, and grape tomatoes. I found the recipe on skinnytaste.com. Love that website! Didn't wake up early enough to workout so I'm going to try for a couple miles on the treadmill tonight. I hate cutting into DD's quality time in the evenings that's why I try to get it over with at 4:30 in the morning! Well 30-45 minutes won't be a big deal and she and Daddy can spend some quality time together! Sometimes she doesn't mind being in the playpen next to me on the treadmill playing with her toys other times she tries to escape and it's a distraction so I prefer to not have her around while I'm treadmilling. Besides then I can get lost in my Disney music with an occasional Katy Perry or Lady Gaga thrown in there! Thanks for letting me ramble and distract my vending machine attack, going to try and get down to business on these ratios before lunch.

 

[ohMom]

CONGRATS LIZ!

and wow a size 6! you are what's motivating me right now!

QOTD -- motivation? i agree with Liz, jeans motivate me too. but my first motivator after my surgery coming up will be to be able to wear my wedding ring again. my exercise motivator is remembering how strong I once was and reclaiming it for my future

congrats to our LOSERS this week!! and to TEAM MICKEY!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning TEAM MICKEY!

Congratulations to all our superstars, and especially to our Biggest Loser, myweegirls! Not only is Liz our BL this week but she has also met more than 77% of the goal that she created for herself. This is fabulous!

And a big congratulations to all of you who are sticking with this challenge through thick and thin, no matter what is going on in your lives and committing to this healthy lifestyle.

Jess, good job getting back on plan and good luck with the vegan lifestyle change. And congrats on being 10 pounds down in the past year.

I am off track! Even coaching, I oate terrible today.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?

Thanks for coaching this week, Nancy!

Motivation is one of those things that changes as this process goes along. sparkpeople.com has a lot of articles and information about motivation. Short term motivators like losing weight for a trip or fear of being swept in a race work for a little while but I think true, lasting success comes when your motivation is for you being as healthy and strong as you can be.

sparkpeople.com has a lot of articles and information about motivation. Here is a link to a little quiz called "Are you ready to change your lifestyle?" http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/assessment_questions.asp?quizid=61 I've taken this quiz several times but this is the first time it's told me that I am actually living a healthy lifestyle instead of on my way.

Hope your busy day passes quickly, Nancy!

Thanks! I'm feeling pretty good about trying it out. I decided to wait until spring because I just hate the cold weather, and I know I'd never stick with a program while it's cold out. I might be able to keep one up, but I don't trust myself to start until it gets warmer outside! I downloaded a C25K app for my phone to get me started, and I liked the link you sent a lot, too. These really seem to make sense for those starting out. I want to start with a 5K goal, then 10K, then half marathon if I really get crazy.

So what are all these Clif Shots and things? At what point when you're running does it make sense to bring in something like that to help your run?

Congrats on being the BL this week!

Yes, you need to take it easy when you are starting out so you don't overdo. The C25K is a great program. At first you think that there is no way that you can run that much or again. Later you are amazed at what you can do compared to when you started. It is designed to have you running a 5K in 8 weeks. At some point in the C25K I figured out that I just could not run for long periods of time and switched to John Bingham's plan (Marathoning for Mortals) then a blend of Galloway and Bingham. Right now I run 15 seconds and walk 35 seconds. I can do that all day. Don't be afraid to switch things around until you figure out what is best for you!

The Clif Bloks and Clif Shots, gels and Gus are different products that you use during longer runs. The shots, gels and gus are like syrup consistency and they have electrolytes and carbohydrates to help replenish what you are losing. They don't have a whole lot of calories because your digestive system shuts down when you are doing long runs and you're not going to benefit from something like a piece of fruit or a sandwich. You might try on before a 5K or a 3 mile run but for anything shorter it's probably not needed.

And, of course, alot of what we talk about with running applies with any activity -- walking, bicycling, swimming. It's important to find an activity that you enjoy. At least the results if not always the doing of it.

Congrats to all the losers and especially our BIGGEST LOSER THIS WEEK: myweegirls

QOTD: What keeps me motivated? At first it was the next race. And then the next one. And then it became this thing called weight loss. I learned that I need to lose weight to run faster and that is my current motivation. Along with clothes. I love clothes, and have not felt like I could properly express myself with fashion the last 5 or so years. I am really looking forward to the days when I like clothes shopping again. I am at 185 lbs now. I am looking forward to when I lose at least 40 lbs and can truly enjoy clothes shopping again! It is one of my loves!!!

ITA, Melinda! I was so happy recently when I got to buy XL shirts instead of plus sized shirts. It does give you a lot more choices.

Speaking of races, when is your next race? I was supposed to do a 10K in Phoneix on 3/3 but will not be doing that because of my back injury. I can't even sit long enough on the plane to get down there now. I am cleared for up to 15 minutes at a time activity and can do gentle walking and river walking in the pool. My next half is 5/27 here in Coeur d'Alene. My goal is to break below the 4:00 mark -- which is totally doable. Both my coach and my physical therapist assure me that I will not lose as much conditioning as I am afraid I will while I allow myself to recover fully.

Have a great day all!

 

[tiki23]

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Mickey Week 7 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.50% - glss1/2fll
#9 - 0.53% - BMC423
#8 - 0.70% - KristiMc
#7 - 0.97% - goldcupmom
#6 - 1.11% - jmb02
#5 - 1.28% - dumbo_buddy
#4 - 1.34% - ABDonovan
#3 - 1.48% - jamesnnick
#2 - 1.72% - KDIPIAZZ
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Mickey Spring Challenge Week 7 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 2.59% - myweegirls




Way to go LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Everyone!

Way to go, myweegirls!

 

[ABDonovan]

Hi guys! I'm back, after a horrendous couple of days with my bipolar disorder. But, one black eye and a glass of water...and I'm sitting here talking to you guys again! Woo!

Um...I just wanted to say, I've had another rough couple of days. So, I probably won't be weighing in this week. It would only be a negative thing...and I don't need negative.

But...anyways! I made the TOP 10 on my first week here! That is awesome! You guys are awesome! So, let's keep running off these booties and shrinking. If you can't tell...today has been pretty awesome. I have had one 40 minute 30walking/30running session and I FEEL AWESOME! So, Herpetology is calling and then I'll be back!


*kisses to everyone from a hyper active sweaty girl*

 

[BMC423]

Congrats Myweegirls!!!!

Hey everyone! I know I've been on and off, and every time I'm on I say I will catch up and so on... and then I don't. I did tell you all things get pretty crazy once my semester starts. I have been submitting my WI, and tracking my food, and working out. Not working out as much as I would like but I have to keep a balance or I would wear myself out.

Last couple of weeks have been very stressful for various reasons, my son was sick (with that sinus infection) and then it was a downward spiral from there. My grandma (father's side) is really ill in the Dominican Republic not really sure what's wrong with her but she is in her early 90's so it could just be old age. My MIL suffers from Macular degeneration and its getting worse... very scary stuff. My husband has a had a cold for the last week so has my FIL.

At work they announced they are eliminating a whole job family... not mind thank God but it means more work and stress for the rest of us. School is going well just a lot of work, that is why when I get home instead of DISing I'm busy doing schoolwork.

ANYWAY, sorry for the long post!

I am off track! Even coaching, I oate terrible today.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?

/QUOTE]

You guys! Even when I'm not actively on here I know that I am being held accountable for my behavior. Also Fitness Pal, it has really become a helpful tool in choosing the right food and it keeps me motivated to eat better because once I see the amount of calories on something I know its ok or a definite no. Lastly my trip to WDW is 70 days away!!!!

 

[MelindaRuns]

ITA, Melinda! I was so happy recently when I got to buy XL shirts instead of plus sized shirts. It does give you a lot more choices.

Speaking of races, when is your next race? I was supposed to do a 10K in Phoneix on 3/3 but will not be doing that because of my back injury. I can't even sit long enough on the plane to get down there now. I am cleared for up to 15 minutes at a time activity and can do gentle walking and river walking in the pool. My next half is 5/27 here in Coeur d'Alene. My goal is to break below the 4:00 mark -- which is totally doable. Both my coach and my physical therapist assure me that I will not lose as much conditioning as I am afraid I will while I allow myself to recover fully.

Have a great day all!

Hi Lisah! I'm sorry your back injury is so bad! Sounds like this accident is worse than the one before Tink! I wish it couldn't have happened at all, but at least this one didn't happen before Tink and knock you out of that race. That would have been horrible! Use that memory of crossing the finish line and getting that beautiful medal around your neck help you during these trying times. I hope you are on the mend and get better very soon.

I totally agree with what your coach and physical therapist say... let your body recover completely. If you do too much too quickly the rest of your body will compensate for the injury and that can cause other injuries due to overuse of the area of the body compensating for a weaker part. Let your body do its thing and heal itself. Of course keep talking to your coach and physical therapist about it so everyone is on the same page. Hopefully you will be back out there in no time. And I agree that you will not lose any conditioning. Your muscles have memory and will go right back to what they were doing. Take it slow, ease back into it, and try to stay physically active as much as you can during your recuperation. I was just sick for a week and got little exercise during the week. I had a 2 hour workout last night (spin class followed by a training session) and I bounced right back. I was so worried about it because just walking up the hill to church from the parking lot on Sunday winded me and I felt so weak. That's the difference a day makes. And mindset and determination. For me so much of exercise is mental (which doesn't bode well for me, lol.) Seriously, I have to really concentrate on what I'm doing or I end up having negative thoughts like "I can't do this". That part is getting better because I am proving to myself all the time that I CAN do this. And, you can too!

My race schedule looks like this:
March 3 - Mustache March Run 2.85 miles-Duluth, MN
April 21-Fitger's 5K-Duluth, MN
April 28-Run For The Lakes Half Marathon-Brainerd, MN
May 20-Rockford, IL Half Marat-(this one is a maybe, I haven't registered yet)
June 3-Minneapolis Half Marathon
August 26-Bloomington, MN Half Marathon
September 29-Tower of Terror 10-Miler at WDW
October 13-WhistleStop Half Marathon-Ashland, WI
November 10-Wine & Dine Half Marathon-WDW

Gosh, I have these on a note in my phone, but typing them out here reaffirms to me that I need to get my butt out the door on a run today!!

Have a great OP day today everyone! Let's all be losers today!

 

[glss1/2fll]

QOTD: It changes. When I first started my motivation was not looking like a blob on senior day. At times it has been really not wanting to write down something yummy and delicious (and I'm not talking apples!), being accountable here, having some success and wanting to continue. New clothes aren't motivating to me, but old ones not fitting anymore is. I am now on the third notch of my belt--a year ago I couldn't wear it! The running motivator is time. I never knew I was so competitive (even if it's just against myself). For some strange reason I just love that I was 2 seconds faster than last time (but that certainly wasn't the case yesterday! ). Then I had to remind myself 1) I did it 2) I am so much faster than I was when I started. Just to let ya know, last summer I was running and my then 14 year old was walking right beside me. Now that's motivating! It's also why I say I'm "plodding!"

Great job on the losses, Mickeys!

I think my cold is getting better. DS2's last basketball game is this week! woot woot DS1 has one more playoff game then state tournament begins. The end is in sight! Of course, that just means baseball begins. ugh Need to buy another umbrella. I think mine has blown inside out too many times!

FIL was scheduled to go home yesterday after his stroke last month. We'll call tonight to see how that went, and make sure the flowers were delivered!

I've got sub jobs the next 2 afternoons, which means I'll be able to get my morning walks in. Can cross that off the list for today. Need to record my time and pop over to the exercise thread. I think I've reached another percentage goal and my name will change colors. Another motivator. Silly, but effective!

Hope everybody has super day!

 

[MelindaRuns]

QOTD: It changes. When I first started my motivation was not looking like a blob on senior day. At times it has been really not wanting to write down something yummy and delicious (and I'm not talking apples!), being accountable here, having some success and wanting to continue. New clothes aren't motivating to me, but old ones not fitting anymore is. I am now on the third notch of my belt--a year ago I couldn't wear it! The running motivator is time. I never knew I was so competitive (even if it's just against myself). For some strange reason I just love that I was 2 seconds faster than last time (but that certainly wasn't the case yesterday! ). Then I had to remind myself 1) I did it 2) I am so much faster than I was when I started. Just to let ya know, last summer I was running and my then 14 year old was walking right beside me. Now that's motivating! It's also why I say I'm "plodding!"
Great job on the losses, Mickeys!

I think my cold is getting better. DS2's last basketball game is this week! woot woot DS1 has one more playoff game then state tournament begins. The end is in sight! Of course, that just means baseball begins. ugh Need to buy another umbrella. I think mine has blown inside out too many times!

FIL was scheduled to go home yesterday after his stroke last month. We'll call tonight to see how that went, and make sure the flowers were delivered!

I've got sub jobs the next 2 afternoons, which means I'll be able to get my morning walks in. Can cross that off the list for today. Need to record my time and pop over to the exercise thread. I think I've reached another percentage goal and my name will change colors. Another motivator. Silly, but effective!

Hope everybody has super day!

Great job on the belt! That must feel amazing! I haven't worn a belt in so long! I do NOT like how anything looks tucked in on me. Not quite yet. Soon, though. Changes are coming! And I hope you are over that cold. I had one too and let me tell you it was a doozy! I don't normally get stuff like that, but this one that went around here was particularly bad.

Good luck with the end of basketball/beginnning of baseball. We have basketball and Speech Team ending here in our house, and the beginning of track and run club, and goodness knows what else I'll be asked to sign them up for.

I am so right there with you on the kids walking right beside me while I run. I don't get it. I feel like they must be on one of those moving sidewalk things... its so ridiculous looking. I feel like I'm exerting all this effort and then my long-legged teens will walk right beside me and keep pace. lol. That has actually happened to me in a race before: I'm running and get passed by walkers!!! lol. I've also been passed by a backwards runner, and a runner wearing a gorilla suit. Humbling moments, indeed, but I just keep on plodding. I reach the same finish line as them, but maybe not necessarily as fast (yet). I, too, am kind of surprised to find that I am competitive with myself. Its a great feeling knowing I beat my old best time, even if by just a couple of seconds. And I know days are different--some days I just am not feeling it while other days I think I won't feel very good running and then just get out anyway and surprise myself! That's why I am going to try and embrace the treadmill. My goal is to get on it everyday for a week STARTING TODAY and do at least a mile at my fastest pace I can manage. Even when I am running outside that day, I plan on doing a mile on the treadmill earlier or later. It is a good way for me to regulate the speed. It's so hard outside for me to tell how fast I am running. I almost always feel like I am exerting a lot of energy but I'm not moving very fast a lot of the time. When I first started almost two years ago I was at about 18-19 minute miles, really trying. Then slowly I got into 17's, then 16's, and I've been at 15's for the longest time. At Tink I was mostly in 15's with a few 14-somethings in there. My goal is to keep improving and pushing myself and hopefully sometime this summer be able to comfortably do 12:00 miles. That is my goal!!

all you other runners/walkers/exercisers How did you get your speed up or how do you plan to get your speed /endurance up?

 

[tigger813]

YIKES! I am at 0 for %lost to goal! I had better get off my butt and get moving! Guess I will get on the elliptical tonight after all. I did give a about 90 minutes of massages today so that's some exercise. Seeing that 0 next to my name should get me motivated!

I have done great with food today so far. We are going to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper at church tonight and I still have about 300 calories that I can eat plus more if I get in my workout tonight. I have been drinking my water today.

Motivation is my upcoming cruise and seeing that 0!

Since it's Lent I am really going to focus. Brian also plans on getting up and working out each morning. We have about 2 months until my parents get here so we need to get moving and then keep the weight off. They sleep in our workout room. With the weather getting better we should also be able to walk very soon!

Going to write down my goals for Lent and put them on the fridge!

TTFN

 

[GaRain]

A bonus QOTD for Sat., 2/18: In light of the HHs being a focus on basics and our future, what is one thing you can do today, being a Saturday, to help make the week smoother?

I COULD have planned out my next week food wise. But did I? Nope!

QOTD for Monday, 2/20: Today is the day we observe President's Day. Who is someone famous that inspires you? You don't have to tell us why. (This cannot get political.)

I am off track! Even coaching, I oate terrible today.

So I am posting the TUESDAY QOTD for selfish reasons and hope it helps someone else as well...

WHAT Keeps you motivated?

I am trying to do this multiquote thing for the first time and I don't think I did it right...So, who inspires me? Hmm, I don't know, that is really tough. Maybe Ellen Degeneres for being who she is, even if you don't like who that is? I don't know...stupid answer....
What keeps me motivated - I wish I had a great answer to that, cause it is so easy to get off track! I guess the thought that there is a skinny girl inside of me dieing to get out!!!

Later Mickeys - lets have a great week!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Mickeys!

I had to run an errand today. I left the house just after 5:15 AM and didn't get home until after 12 Noon. A friend called in the middle of the errand and asked if I had some time to hang out with her. I spent the afternoon with her. I was expecting to be there later, but I wasn't, and was home for taco night. I will definitely be drinking extra water tomorrow.

I have started keeping a reusable water bottle by my bed. I find I am drinkng more water now.

My motivation is all of you. I also saw a before/after article about a girl whose before stats were similar to my current stats. She is also the same height as me, and we are close in age. She is now wearing a size 0 and has a maintain weight similar to my goal weight. She also has a larger chest and didn't lose much there and looks great. Good motivating picture.

I am exhausted and am really ready for bed. Night!

CC