Team Mickey - Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Challenge

[tiki23]

QOTD 2/14 - most of us spend our days loving and caring for others often at our own 'expense' and leave us for last. What can you do for YOU more often to "love" yourself - besides exercise, healthy eating/losing weight? You ARE worth it!

I want to start painting my nails again! I never seem to find the time anymore. There's just something about looking down at my hot pink toenails that makes me smile.

 

[cclovesdis]

Valentine's Day was a disaster yesterday. I have decided that this week is going to involve mom drama and while I don't enjoy it, I have accepted that it exists.

So, on to more important business...

I started today off with a visit to the bathroom. I don't know how I got so sick. I can't figure out what I ate and I didn't feel sick in any other way. My stomach is feeling better though. Maybe mom drama stress?

I haven't eaten anything yet today. I am going to have lunch soon. I am considering going to the gym, but I haven't decided for sure yet. I think I am better off resting today. I definitely need to drink lots of water today. I've heard it's really important to drink extra water when you are sick. I guess I better get out a large pitcher, fill it up, and drink it all.

Have a great day today everyone!

 

[goldcupmom]

Didn't get up early to work out this morning. Sleep was just too good this morning. I will get in a workout and hopefully get Brian to workout with me once the kids are off to school. They have a half day so Ash is home by 11 and I pick up Izzie at 12:15. At 1 we are going around the corner to a big tubing park. We had bought a groupon deal for Christmas and today is probably our last chance to use it. It's going to be in the 40s so it sounds like perfect weather. Brian and I don't have snow pants so not sure how many times we will go down the hill. It's mainly for the kids anyways.

Going to use the leftover spaghetti sauce from the other night for chicken parm subs tonight. I will probably have a shake or a protein bar for lunch. Not sure how well I ended up doing last night. We had brownie sundaes as out special dessert. Hoping to make Auntie Anne's pretzels later this afternoon/evening. We gave each kid a box for Valentine's Day.

Vacation starts on Friday. The main goal is to get the girls' rooms cleaned and organized. I have to work Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Just have to find something for the girls to do on Thursday. I have a playdate lined up for Izzie while I work. I may take Ash with me on Tuesday and give her a massage. Not sure about the other 2 days. I will have to look into it today.

Need to make our appt for out passports today. Planning on going first thing on Saturday morning.

TTFN

Tubing sounds so much fun! And vacation on Friday! YEAH!!!!!

I hope everyone is having a great OP day. I have been so sick with a cold. I am not usually one to complain about a little cold, but this one is brutal! I hope the worst of it is behind me.

In other news, I started the BluePrintCleanse yesterday. It is basically a juicing cleanse. They don't claim it makes you lose a lot of weight, rather, it is supposed to "reset" your system if you are at a plateau. That was my issue. For the price, I hope it works. The 6 juices that you drink in a day are pretty tasty. I like them. And they say you are drinking 20 lbs of produce a day. Its a 3 day thing. I think that is quite long enough!! lol. There is lots of info on the web about cleanses, whether they are beneficial, healthy, etc. This is the first one I've done. I don't think it would be good to do longer than 3 days. Some people do it way longer. I hope it gets me over this plateau. Time will tell!

Melinda

I know people who 'cleanse' all the time. I have never tried it, but am intrigued. Let us know how you think it worked out for you. At least the juices aren't horrid!

Valentine's Day was a disaster yesterday. I have decided that this week is going to involve mom drama and while I don't enjoy it, I have accepted that it exists.

So, on to more important business...

I started today off with a visit to the bathroom. I don't know how I got so sick. I can't figure out what I ate and I didn't feel sick in any other way. My stomach is feeling better though. Maybe mom drama stress?

I haven't eaten anything yet today. I am going to have lunch soon. I am considering going to the gym, but I haven't decided for sure yet. I think I am better off resting today. I definitely need to drink lots of water today. I've heard it's really important to drink extra water when you are sick. I guess I better get out a large pitcher, fill it up, and drink it all.

Have a great day today everyone!

Sorry you aren't feeling so well. "mom drama' could definitely contribute. I know I am dealing with my 'drama' stomach bubble issues. Hang in there and take it easy!

QOTD 2/14 - most of us spend our days loving and caring for others often at our own 'expense' and leave us for last. What can you do for YOU more often to "love" yourself - besides exercise, healthy eating/losing weight? You ARE worth it!

I want to start painting my nails again! I never seem to find the time anymore. There's just something about looking down at my hot pink toenails that makes me smile.

Love it! I wish I weren't so nail challenged! I am probably the WORST nail filer/painter around.....seriously.

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, my replies posted, so maybe this won't crash now. It just gets irritating when it crashes repeatedly.

QOTD 2/15 - You get $500 to spend on anything related to your fitness/health - what would you buy?

This one is pretty easy for me. I would buy some personal trainer sessions, the ZUMBA Dvds, Either p90x or jillian's new series, and a MASSAGE!!!!!!


Hope everyone is having a good day! I am having another 'fun' day in NM. Woke to a dusting of snow/ice. DH couldn't leave for work on his cycle til late. And dealing with the aftermath of DD breaking up with her fiance.....on Valentine's Day, after he fixed her dinner, flowers, present. When she calms down I am really going to let her have it for being such a B*!*h!! Even though they have been having issues, come on, on Valentine's Day, seriously, that's like a bad movie! Poor guy!

Today is an off gym day, but hoping to do a long walk with Sashi if it warms up & wind dies down, or a tape or two.

 

[ABDonovan]

So, I'm a pretty happy person...yeah...

But right now, I'm a wreck. I'm broken down and defeated. I feel aweful and I'm bawling my eyes out. I'm Bipolar (medically diagnosed) and since I have been off of my medication I have been pretty good about not giving into the feeling of a manic oncoming. Well, Valentines day RUINED three months of hard work.

My fiance is sweet and helpful, but he doesn't know what parts to help with sometimes. He booked our flight to WDW as my Valentines present (along with a pink zebra striped duck call and a box of shotgun shells). I was so happy, because it's been bothering me. However, he booked a flight that has us getting to our hotel at around 9:30 pm. Ok, not a big deal.

His mom cooked everything that I love, but am not supposed to have, and I gave in. I almost felt like I couldn't help but to give in. I ate a TON. I didn't even bother counting the points, until today...and I went over by almost 20 points..which used all but 4 of my weekly points. That's disappointing. But now...I have tried to work it off. I ran my C25K successfully, and then went to the gym, came home and tried to do the 30 day shred.......and I broke down.

It sucks that one day can bring me from happy to totally defeated, wanting to cancel our trip, and just say screw it all....



Sorry for the ranting...first manic episode in a while...I feel the need to at least talk to someone about it.

BTW...I weigh in for weight watchers tomorrow. That sucks.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

AB, hang in there. It didn't ruin 3 months of hard work. It was a bump in the road, we've all had them trust me!! Ruining your hard would would be continuing with the bad choices for days and weeks ahead. But you came HERE!!! You came to your helpline to talk. you hit the gym and were successful at getting in your exercise. I say that's a win! You knew what you had to do to counteract the bad choices you made food wise.
So today, you start anew. Did you journal today? Did you make good choices? What can you do today to earn back some of your points? How about another run? Sometimes for me running helps to clear the mind better than some of the other exercises out there.
How can we help?

 

[ABDonovan]

Thank you.

I needed to hear someone tell me I haven't screwed up, even if that makes me an attention seeker.

I have eaten pretty good today, though it's tempting to go out to eat for lunch. I have already made up some WW tuna salad. So, that's going to make me feel a ton better, as it's very tasty. I'm a vegetarian, most of the time, but I'm so new to it, that all it takes is one bite of meat (like yesterday) and I'm off the wagon until I can work myself back into it.

I'm going for another run in a bit. It's raining right now lol. I have managed to calm myself down, have a smoothy, and start over. I gained 3 activity points and if I run again, that's two more. So, I will have 9 weekly points left for today and tomorrow. That's more than enough.

I just needed to sit down and reflect on the good that I've done, and try to forget the crappiness that I'm feeling about my mistakes. But...that's what bipolar disorder does.

All you guys can do, is make me smile - and being supportive has done that tenfold.

 

[tiki23]

Love it! I wish I weren't so nail challenged! I am probably the WORST nail filer/painter around.....seriously.

LOL! I am probably not far behind you....but if I don't wear my glasses to look at my nails after I'm done with them, they look pretty darn good!

 

[tigger813]

Hey everyone!

Tubing has been postponed as the conditions aren't any good. The girl at the ticket counter said we wouldn't even make it half way down the hill. We are going to try and go another afternoon/evening over the next few weeks. She said we could come on the weekend or during vacation and just pay the difference. This winter has not been WINTER!

Izzie was really upset. So, we came home and got in our jammies. We are watching Dolphin Tale now and making soft pretzels. Brian has a dentist appt at 3:30. We are considering going to see Star Wars in 3D after that. Ash is working on her project right now. Only problem with going to the movies is that it will mess up dinner time. Actually just decided to wait and go to the movies sometime over the weekend. Kids really want to play games and we are in our jammies now! I also plan on doing another elliptical workout this evening. I was watching Top Chef Texas and need to finish it. If I do a set workout that will finish off my time.

I am very focused today. Hoping I don't blow it with the pretzels. I had a shake for breakfast and one for lunch so I'm good on calories!

Time to check on the pretzel dough and get Ash a drink!

TTFN

 

[MelindaRuns]

So, I'm a pretty happy person...yeah...

But right now, I'm a wreck. I'm broken down and defeated. I feel aweful and I'm bawling my eyes out. I'm Bipolar (medically diagnosed) and since I have been off of my medication I have been pretty good about not giving into the feeling of a manic oncoming. Well, Valentines day RUINED three months of hard work.

My fiance is sweet and helpful, but he doesn't know what parts to help with sometimes. He booked our flight to WDW as my Valentines present (along with a pink zebra striped duck call and a box of shotgun shells). I was so happy, because it's been bothering me. However, he booked a flight that has us getting to our hotel at around 9:30 pm. Ok, not a big deal.

His mom cooked everything that I love, but am not supposed to have, and I gave in. I almost felt like I couldn't help but to give in. I ate a TON. I didn't even bother counting the points, until today...and I went over by almost 20 points..which used all but 4 of my weekly points. That's disappointing. But now...I have tried to work it off. I ran my C25K successfully, and then went to the gym, came home and tried to do the 30 day shred.......and I broke down.

It sucks that one day can bring me from happy to totally defeated, wanting to cancel our trip, and just say screw it all....



Sorry for the ranting...first manic episode in a while...I feel the need to at least talk to someone about it.

BTW...I weigh in for weight watchers tomorrow. That sucks.

Sounds like you had a nice Valentine's Day. No need to beat yourself up over it now. You did fine. You came here and talked to the group about it. That's all it takes. Tomorrow is a new day and we can start our current day over anytime we feel like it. I'm glad you posted here. We have all have had days like that. No worries!

Thank you.

I needed to hear someone tell me I haven't screwed up, even if that makes me an attention seeker.

I have eaten pretty good today, though it's tempting to go out to eat for lunch. I have already made up some WW tuna salad. So, that's going to make me feel a ton better, as it's very tasty. I'm a vegetarian, most of the time, but I'm so new to it, that all it takes is one bite of meat (like yesterday) and I'm off the wagon until I can work myself back into it.

I'm going for another run in a bit. It's raining right now lol. I have managed to calm myself down, have a smoothy, and start over. I gained 3 activity points and if I run again, that's two more. So, I will have 9 weekly points left for today and tomorrow. That's more than enough.

I just needed to sit down and reflect on the good that I've done, and try to forget the crappiness that I'm feeling about my mistakes. But...that's what bipolar disorder does.

All you guys can do, is make me smile - and being supportive has done that tenfold.

Glad you got some exercise. I agree, running is one of the best ways to blow off steam. And you earn activity points. I'm a vegeterian on WW too. Its totally doable!!

Hey everyone!

Tubing has been postponed as the conditions aren't any good. The girl at the ticket counter said we wouldn't even make it half way down the hill. We are going to try and go another afternoon/evening over the next few weeks. She said we could come on the weekend or during vacation and just pay the difference. This winter has not been WINTER!

Izzie was really upset. So, we came home and got in our jammies. We are watching Dolphin Tale now and making soft pretzels. Brian has a dentist appt at 3:30. We are considering going to see Star Wars in 3D after that. Ash is working on her project right now. Only problem with going to the movies is that it will mess up dinner time. Actually just decided to wait and go to the movies sometime over the weekend. Kids really want to play games and we are in our jammies now! I also plan on doing another elliptical workout this evening. I was watching Top Chef Texas and need to finish it. If I do a set workout that will finish off my time.

I am very focused today. Hoping I don't blow it with the pretzels. I had a shake for breakfast and one for lunch so I'm good on calories!

Time to check on the pretzel dough and get Ash a drink!

TTFN

Sorry tubing was postponed but it sounds like you have a fab evening planned anyway!

 

[ABDonovan]

So, I just made some spicy veggie stew. I don't really have a recipe becuase it's something I just throw together and I LOVE IT! It's spicy and it's made with beef broth. So, it's very filling, but most of everything in it is 0 points on WW.

I think the only things that count are the peas and maybe the broth.

Anyone want a recipe? It would give me an excuse to make more

 

[tiki23]

QOTD 2/15 - You get $500 to spend on anything related to your fitness/health - what would you buy?

Trainer Sessions and some new work out clothes!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

QOTD 2/15 - You get $500 to spend on anything related to your fitness/health - what would you buy?

I would put it towards a spin bike (the one on TV) or an elliptical.

 

[lovetoscrap]

I hope everyone is having a great OP day. I have been so sick with a cold. I am not usually one to complain about a little cold, but this one is brutal! I hope the worst of it is behind me.
Melinda

Sorry to hear about your cold. It sure seems to be going around. I hope your cleanse helps with your plateau.

AOTD: I am not sure...I am starting on the health thing with eating and exercising. I am going back to church and getting more involved there.
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You could be me! I am also working on getting more involved at church, trying to purge & organize my house...

Me too! My New Year's resolution last year was to lose weight and I did pretty good on sticking to that so my resolution this year was to continue the weight loss and to get back to church. We were very very involved in our previous church but when we moved here we just never got back into the habit of going regularly. I joined a Wed. morning Bible Study, am looking for a Sunday School class and we are going back to services.

So, I'm a pretty happy person...yeah...

But right now, I'm a wreck. I'm broken down and defeated. I feel aweful and I'm bawling my eyes out. I'm Bipolar (medically diagnosed) and since I have been off of my medication I have been pretty good about not giving into the feeling of a manic oncoming. Well, Valentines day RUINED three months of hard work.


His mom cooked everything that I love, but am not supposed to have, and I gave in. I almost felt like I couldn't help but to give in. I ate a TON. I didn't even bother counting the points, until today...and I went over by almost 20 points..which used all but 4 of my weekly points. That's disappointing. But now...I have tried to work it off. I ran my C25K successfully, and then went to the gym, came home and tried to do the 30 day shred.......and I broke down.

It sucks that one day can bring me from happy to totally defeated, wanting to cancel our trip, and just say screw it all....



Sorry for the ranting...first manic episode in a while...I feel the need to at least talk to someone about it.

BTW...I weigh in for weight watchers tomorrow. That sucks.

A huge to you. The fact that you realize that you hit a low and are doing things to turn it around is great. When I have a bad day/meal and feel defeated I think to myself-- "What did you eat the day before you started your "diet? And did you lose weight that next week after you did stay on plan? " Since the answer is a whole lot of junk food, and yes I did lose weight I remind myself that a bad day or a bad meal isn't going to cause me to never lose again, or to gain back 10 pounds. It is what I do the NEXT day/meal that keeps me moving forward the scale moving backwards!

Thank you.

I needed to hear someone tell me I haven't screwed up, even if that makes me an attention seeker.

I have eaten pretty good today, though it's tempting to go out to eat for lunch. I have already made up some WW tuna salad. So, that's going to make me feel a ton better, as it's very tasty. I'm a vegetarian, most of the time, but I'm so new to it, that all it takes is one bite of meat (like yesterday) and I'm off the wagon until I can work myself back into it.

I'm going for another run in a bit. It's raining right now lol. I have managed to calm myself down, have a smoothy, and start over. I gained 3 activity points and if I run again, that's two more. So, I will have 9 weekly points left for today and tomorrow. That's more than enough.

I just needed to sit down and reflect on the good that I've done, and try to forget the crappiness that I'm feeling about my mistakes. But...that's what bipolar disorder does.

All you guys can do, is make me smile - and being supportive has done that tenfold.

You have a GREAT attitude! Make a list of all those good things and put them somewhere you can look at them. Make sure you put on that list that you are making great On Plan decisions and sticking with them!

Well, my replies posted, so maybe this won't crash now. It just gets irritating when it crashes repeatedly.

QOTD 2/15 - You get $500 to spend on anything related to your fitness/health - what would you buy?

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I would buy one of those Home Gym machines that can do all sorts of weight training on. We have been wanting one for a long time but we have no where to put it and it is too much money to spend on another clothes rack Or maybe an exercise bike.

 

[lovetoscrap]

Having a pretty good week so far. My goal was to lose 2 pounds to make up for not losing last week but I actually ended up with a small gain over the weekend so now I am just happy to be back where I was and hope to get one more pound off by this weekend.


Got a new Ipod Nano yesterday We had the ones that were recalled a few months ago so we sent in our old, clunky, crappy ipods and they sent us really cool new ones that are really small and have a touch screen. And the best part is that they have a Nike fitness app on them! Actually it isn't much different than my pedometer I bought last month but it does have a few features that may come in handy. So now I have a great little ipod that has a Mickey Mouse watch face, all my favorite tunes and will help me track my workouts. And DH got major points since it arrived on Valentines Day (which was a total coincidence but I told him to just take the credit! )

I have really been pushing myself to walk. I did about 2.5 miles on Monday and that was way to much. I have been paying for it with very sore feet since then. Didn't do much yesterday and did a 2 mile walk today but that last .5 was really pushing myself hard because I had to get home! Probably won't be able to walk tomorrow.

I feel like my days are full of choices. I can drink water, but if I do I can't go for a walk because I have to pee. I can go for a walk but if I do then I can't drink my water until later in the day and then I can't sleep because I have to pee. If I go for a walk I can't clean house or make dinner because my feet hurt to much. If clean the house or make dinner then I can't go for a walk because my feet hurt to much. I hated it when I was not able to walk at all because I was so useless but sometimes I think this is worse. I want to be able to do everything I used to but I just can't and I hate having to decide if I will exercise or have a clean kitchen. Being able to do some but not all is sometimes worse than not being able to do anything.


Everyone is unhappy with me for our meals this week but I warned them we were going very low cal/fat etc so I can get back on track! DH really didn't like what I made last night so he ended up making a pizza. Oh well, they know where the cereal and peanut butter is and they all know how to cook so they can have what ever they want!

 

[tiki23]

Everyone is unhappy with me for our meals this week but I warned them we were going very low cal/fat etc so I can get back on track! DH really didn't like what I made last night so he ended up making a pizza. Oh well, they know where the cereal and peanut butter is and they all know how to cook so they can have what ever they want!

PB&J and cereal seem to be pretty popular choices at our house, too!

I've been doing pretty well with my food until yesterday and today. My daughter made me little cakes, the boys gave me a can of Almond Roca and DH gave me Dove chocolates and flowers. For heaven's sake - I'm only human here people, lol! Oh and my boss gave me the big Whitman's Sampler box and a coworker brought in the mini Mrs. Fields cookies. Aaarrrgghhh!

Of course I ate some of all of it. But tonight I'm at the gym again and tomorrow, well, tomorrow is another day!

 

[ohMom]

hi friends!! you are all probably like 'who are you??'....my apologies...life has gotten really crazy hectic and my computer time is pretty much all but none

sadly i have had to change my status to maintainer as my suspicions were confirmed and I still have active Cushing's disease. i am having pituitary surgery on March 8

so i'm going to try to jump back in here from this point and try catch up on the happenings of the fabulous TEAM MICKEY!!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I would join my local Crossfit Woodshed and buy a couple great pairs of sneakers!

Just finished my 2nd 20 minute session on the elliptical for the day. Going to drink water the rest of the night and maybe do some crunches.

I'm logging my food on a free site called ichange. They have recently changed the site and there are still bugs in it. It is not updating with my dinner so I'm confused.

Finally finished Ash's science project! Of course, more than likely she will come home with a new one tomorrow. They don't like to give these kids a break AT ALL! The teachers are "working" without a contract right now so everyone is really frustrating. Would love to have the vacation without any homework!

We played Quelf for a bit. We need more people and more adults. We are getting together with some other families next month who would love this game. Then we played Quirkle! LOVE that game! The girls and I played a trial game without keeping points so next time we play it we will know what to do.

Watching Survivor now and the kids are off to bed! Lots to watch tonight. I need to take out some steak tips to have tomorrow night for supper!

TTFN

 

[lovetoscrap]

I've been doing pretty well with my food until yesterday and today. My daughter made me little cakes, the boys gave me a can of Almond Roca and DH gave me Dove chocolates and flowers. For heaven's sake - I'm only human here people, lol! Oh and my boss gave me the big Whitman's Sampler box and a coworker brought in the mini Mrs. Fields cookies. Aaarrrgghhh!

Sounds so yummy! I forgot to mention that I made DH his favorite cookies yesterday and fortunately I don't like them so that made it very easy to resist! And DD11 brought home a huge cookie from school and cut off a piece about 2 bites big and brought it to me and said "Happy Valentine's Day!". She knew better than to give me more than that!

hi friends!! you are all probably like 'who are you??'....my apologies...life has gotten really crazy hectic and my computer time is pretty much all but none

sadly i have had to change my status to maintainer as my suspicions were confirmed and I still have active Cushing's disease. i am having pituitary surgery on March 8

so i'm going to try to jump back in here from this point and try catch up on the happenings of the fabulous TEAM MICKEY!!

Maintaining is still about developing healthy habits so keep on doing what you can to keep your body strong and in shape. Will keep you in my prayers for your surgery and recovery. Hopefully this time will be the last and you can you can be done with this.

 

[KippWade]

QOTD 2/15 - You get $500 to spend on anything related to your fitness/health - what would you buy?

#1 would be a new set of resistance bands.
#2 would be a new pair of running shoes, as a pair I want are on clearance
#3 try a couple of Yoga classes, since I started running I've wanted to try this, but when I looked into the price of classes around here I was like

#4 if anything is left, I'll probably need a new tread for the treadmill this year.