Welcome to the WISH Biggest Loser 7 Challenge

[goldcupmom]

Congrats to all the BIG LOSERS!!!!!

I haven't been on much this week as DD17 has been home since Friday morning with extreme left abdominal pain & they can't find the cause yet. Tomorrow she sees her primary in the a.m. & has an ultrasound(finally) at 5:30p about 45 min from home. Took her to Urgent Care today & they refused to do an ultrasound because we HAVE insurance!!!! Said that we needed to go thru our primary even though our insurance would cover it without a referral. UGH!!!!! It pays to be an unemployed, illegal alien if you live in NM!!

And, to make the day even better, the shop where my Ds19s 1976 vette is LOST his keys!!

So, I did have unhealthy food today, but once again, I counted the points. Since I've done 225 min of exercise since Monday, & I don't count/use my FPs or APs, I'm hoping I'm not too bad on Friday.

Feel free to pop on over & join the February Exercise Challenge. We have to move it to lose it!!

Have an awesome Thursday & keep on doing good things for yourself!

 

[donac]

Good Thursday Morning

HarleyMom I hope your husband's surgery goes well.
Goldcupmom I hope they find out what is wrong with your daughter.

Welcome BibbidyBobbidyBoo

Tiger Lily 03 We only got about 5 inches of snow I can't imagine a foot. At least we are expecting a warm spell coming up.


PRINCESS VIJA Congrats on the hard work for this week. I hope it show up on the scale tomorrow.

mybestieismickey welcome back. Just keep swimming as Dory would say.

hhartill My girl friend from high school and college used to vacation every year in Lake Wallenpaupeck. Small Wworld

lisaviolet HI Lisa

jennz I am glad you got in the workout

Just remember that tomorrow is the weigh in and the day to send in this week's COW Weigh in wether it is good or bad. It is all part of the journey.

HAve a great day.

 

[wdwmouse]

Helen,
For the Magic Meets information go to: magicmeets dot com
Last year it sold out in 36 hours I think. Get on the mailing list so you are notified when tickets will go on sale. (I think it was early spring last yr.)

Good luck everyone with weigh in tomorrow. Seems like this week flew by! Maybe for those in the NE, all the snow shoveling will help!

I'm planning on starting the couch to 5K. I did it last year, briefly. My excuse for stopping was my sister-in-law who I was doing it with, got pregnant and stopped. I know, lame. I am doing myself this time! No excuses!

 

[HarleyMom]

BibbibityBobbityBoo & Momoflizandains -

Morning everyone! DH got released last night - We got home around 8:00 - what a LONG day! He says that he's not in ANY pain at all. And I thought he'd be whiny!

I packed my lunch (turkey on wheat and 100-calorie packs), but I packed it with soda that I poured into a Rubbermaid water bottle (can you imagine where I'm going with this????). Yep, the bottle came open and poured about 20 oz. of PRECIOUS Diet Mt. Dew all over my lunch and lunch bag and trunk!! I was SO bummed because I really needed that caffeine (remember, I had been up since 3:30am). I was able to salvage 1/2 of the turkey sandwich and 2 of the 100 calorie packs, though. And then I had a lean cuisine when we got home. So, I only had about 16 of my 26 points! Guess I'll be shaking up my body this week without even trying!

Well, off to take my DS to campus (he doesn't have a driver's license - long story!). Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Stay strong!!

 

[BuzzBiteyear]

Thanks for the tips ladies. I know it is somewhat depressing for her hearing my numbers, and comparing them to herself. That is both of our natures, with us both being involved with competitive sports through college, we've both never lost that competitive spirit. It just gets frustrating for her, when she isn't seeing tangible results on that scale. I've gotten to the point, that I may tell her I've lost, but won't tell her numbers anymore, because I feel bad/guilty about it, knowing it's depressing her. I do think some of it is as someone suggested, replacing fat with muscle, as I can already tell a difference in her tone.

 

[mikamah]

With that said- honestly comparing herself to ANYONE else is counterintuitive or whatever you call it (LOL) to losing weight and staying on any plan. No two people are the same- no two people can lose the exact same way- no two people's bodies are the same- period. She needs to focus on herself, on how she's eating more healthy, enjoy HER weightloss or other goals she has met (inches, exercise, etc.) and not focus on anyone else nor compare herself to them. This may be hard for her to do- but it's a hurdle she must overcome. The alternative is going to be consistently bummed out because you or someone else is doing better.

This is so well put, and so true for all of us. It is so good to remember that we are all different here too, and there are some awesome weight losses to be celebrated, as well as all the little healthy changes we are all making every day. Sometimes, I feel like I should be losing more than I am, and it's a good reminder that we are all different and we are all doing a fantastic job here, no matter how big or how small our losses may be. Thanks. I needed that today.

Oh I forgot I was going to share something that someone else posted on a weightloss board I'm a part of (since 2003). I thought it might help others- I thought it was pretty neat to think this way.
What the thread was about- was acknowledging little things you overcame each day that strengthened your resolve to continue. It could be a tiny goal you met (not just weightloss but that you exercised when you planned to, ate on plan as you expected, etc.) or it could be just that you turned down eating something tempting/etc.

Mine for today is that I served up my kids a special treat... ice cream with strawberries and nuts on it. And I didn't even crave a bit (although I will admit I offered it up just to try to get all the ice cream out of the house- there's still a bit left though LOL) But I didn't for one second think about making myself a bowl of ice cream! And for that I give myself a go me high five! LOL

What about you?

Good job on the ice cream. For me, I exercised for 70 minutes this morning, ate a healthy high protein bkfst, and am going to stay on the healthy track today.

Morning everyone! DH got released last night - We got home around 8:00 - what a LONG day! He says that he's not in ANY pain at all. And I thought he'd be whiny!

I packed my lunch (turkey on wheat and 100-calorie packs), but I packed it with soda that I poured into a Rubbermaid water bottle (can you imagine where I'm going with this????). Yep, the bottle came open and poured about 20 oz. of PRECIOUS Diet Mt. Dew all over my lunch and lunch bag and trunk!! I was SO bummed because I really needed that caffeine (remember, I had been up since 3:30am). I was able to salvage 1/2 of the turkey sandwich and 2 of the 100 calorie packs, though. And then I had a lean cuisine when we got home. So, I only had about 16 of my 26 points! Guess I'll be shaking up my body this week without even trying!

!!

Glad your husband is feeling well, and congrats on not going to the hospital cafeteria and sticking with the lunch that you could salvage. It would have been so easy to throw it all away and buy a burger and fries. You should be proud.

I forgot to congratulate all the losers.
WHooo hooo Carla Rae!!
Congrats to all the top losers this week!!
You are all doing awesome!!!

 

[sskem96]

I sent my weekly weight in this morning. I work midnight shift the next 4 nights in a row, and I've found it's impossible to get a good morning weight when I'm working because morning is really my night. I've tried weighing in the afternoon when I get up, but my sleep is usually so broken up during the day that I just can't find a good time to weigh in.

I was the #2 loser last week, but I had gained the week before because of vacation, so a lot of my loss was that recent gain which was probably mostly water.

I did lose pretty good again this week. I was nervous getting on the scale this morning because I had a couple brownies Tues. night and a strawberry sundae yesterday, but I've still been doing really good overall. I had to have a couple treats as stress relievers because my parents were here for 2 days!

QOTD: What are your vacation plans for this year?

We purchased DVC this past summer. We stayed at SSR Jan 18-25 on developer points, and we're heading back down on Thanksgiving for our first stay at our home resort, AKV.

 

[donac]

I just remembered that I didn't post a Question of the Day

Question of the Day

Villian or Princess which are you?

What is the character you most relate to?

I am a Villian person. I once told this to one of my high level classes andthey said "We never realized that you had a bad side." I have never told this to one of my low level classes because they would know why.

I don't know why but I am a big fan of Cruella De'Ville. I also love the Saimese Cats from Lady and the Tramp because we had their song as a 45 growing up.

That's it for now. Will check in later.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

...
What the thread was about- was acknowledging little things you overcame each day that strengthened your resolve to continue. It could be a tiny goal you met (not just weightloss but that you exercised when you planned to, ate on plan as you expected, etc.) or it could be just that you turned down eating something tempting/etc.

Mine for today is that I served up my kids a special treat... ice cream with strawberries and nuts on it. And I didn't even crave a bit (although I will admit I offered it up just to try to get all the ice cream out of the house- there's still a bit left though LOL) But I didn't for one second think about making myself a bowl of ice cream! And for that I give myself a go me high five! LOL

What about you?

Good for you and you should be very proud! You are doing it! I like the small successes and keeping it fun. We will continue to do things if we see success and fun in it. I guess it's easier that way.

I can say the success I had was portion control. I did it! Yesterday was good that way for me. I know the scale will be my friend tomorrow a.m.

...I've gotten to the point, that I may tell her I've lost, but won't tell her numbers anymore, because I feel bad/guilty about it, knowing it's depressing her...

You are a great DH and supporter of your wife and she is very lucky to have you there with her during this. Just keep encouraging healthy choices and things will happen.

Come here to sing your weight loss. We'll cheer for you!

Goldcupmom, hope DD gets results that are an easy fix.

 

[50sjayne]

I guess I would say I'm a villian. Hey gotta do what you can do to survive these days...also because I am an atheist people immediately on defense around me as soon as they find out---oops I'm out... I'm also just more of an animal person than a people person and frankly people *P me off in regards to their treatment of animals in general.
I have a tiny princess inside me though wanting out...

 

[mybestieismickey]

Question of the Day

Villian or Princess which are you?

What is the character you most relate to?

I think I would place myself more in the princess area. Although I don't consider myself princessy. I think I relate mostly to Belle. I feel lost without a book. Like today. I have been sick this week, so more time for reading and I finished my library stash yesterday. And I have a mouth. I have no problem telling people what I think. If I know them. I'm more subtle with strangers. I just wish this mouth of mine could sing like hers. Plus, DH can be rather beast like. Especially in the morning. And that man can grow a beard like nobody's business!

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

Question of the Day

Villian or Princess which are you?

What is the character you most relate to?

I think I would place myself more in the princess area. Although I don't consider myself princessy. I think I relate mostly to Belle. I feel lost without a book. Like today. I have been sick this week, so more time for reading and I finished my library stash yesterday. And I have a mouth. I have no problem telling people what I think. If I know them. I'm more subtle with strangers. I just wish this mouth of mine could sing like hers. Plus, DH can be rather beast like. Especially in the morning. And that man can grow a beard like nobody's business!

Me too!!! I love Belle and I am alot like her in many ways...I am a bookworm and my husband can grow the beard too!LOL

 

[CarolA]

I am voting for "Goofy" as my characterI think because "grace" is NOT my middle name LOL!
Belle is a good one because I do read a lot and am fairly independent, but she can dance and sing....
Villan or Princess just depends....

I am auditor so I guess my "auditees" would vote Villain LOL!

 

[50sjayne]

Question of the Day

Villian or Princess which are you?

What is the character you most relate to?

I think I would place myself more in the princess area. Although I don't consider myself princessy. I think I relate mostly to Belle. I feel lost without a book. Like today. I have been sick this week, so more time for reading and I finished my library stash yesterday. And I have a mouth. I have no problem telling people what I think. If I know them. I'm more subtle with strangers. I just wish this mouth of mine could sing like hers. Plus, DH can be rather beast like. Especially in the morning. And that man can grow a beard like nobody's business!

Yeah my husband is awful in the morning... I realated this to a friend a few years ago and she asked me if he smoked--well yes he does and she said it's because they have to have a cigarette in the morning. I think she was right as you really just can't talk to him until he does. Wish mine would turn into the handsome prince though sometimes...

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

QOTD: I am definitely the Princess!

I love Sleeping Beauty, I also of course like the other princesses (Mulan, Belle, Cinderella, Pocahantas)

BUT I love Maleficent! Not sure why, but she is my favorite villain and I loved meeting her at WDW!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Question of the Day

Villian or Princess which are you?

What is the character you most relate to?

I think I would place myself more in the princess area. Although I don't consider myself princessy. I think I relate mostly to Belle. I feel lost without a book. Like today. I have been sick this week, so more time for reading and I finished my library stash yesterday. And I have a mouth. I have no problem telling people what I think. If I know them. I'm more subtle with strangers. I just wish this mouth of mine could sing like hers. Plus, DH can be rather beast like. Especially in the morning. And that man can grow a beard like nobody's business!

LOL Sounds so like me!
I'm not the princessy type but I'm definitely not the villain type. I can't even relate to them- I always root for the good guy. LOL
I'm definitely a bookworm and have been all my life.
I have a mouth. (hahahahahaha understatement of the year... of the decade? LOL)
I also have no problem telling people what I think- even though sometimes it might be taken wrong.. just can't help putting my opinion out there. Although with strangers I can be talkative- I'm more subdued and I've been told I'm shy with strangers but I don't believe a word of that. LOL (Some people think I'm shy because I read all the time- but no, I just like to read! LOL)
And I like to see the good in people- ignore the outside and find the good inside. I'm apparently incapable of holding a grudge- even when I want to. LOL
And DH? Well he can be like a beast sometimes- well he's male (LOL) and he's big, strong and yeah hairy. LOL He also can grow a full beard in a few days. It's totally ridiculous how fast. LOL He'd have to shave atleast 2 times a day to keep clean shaven. But also gentle... I've tamed him. LOL

I'm more like the Belle before she's in the princess gown. LOL

 

[hhartill]

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I am a princess I think.....

I relate most to Tinker bell because she has a little attitude but is still cute as a button. I am not sure is she a princess or just a fairy. Oh well if I had to pick a real official princess I guess it would be Cinderella because I still believe in the magic of my dreams. Hey! I'm a Tinkerella!

 

[ScubaD]

Well the first week is over, but I will wait for the weigh-in until tomorrow morning before I send over the weekly total.

I had no idea how well (or poorly) I was going to do since it has been nearly two years since I did any exersizing. And I closed the week with good marks. I have a treadmill (dust is blown off), a stationary bike (batteries replaced), and a weight-type workout machine (pullies lubed). And in front of me are eleven seasons of "The Simpsons" to get me through the pain and sweat.

This week I ran for 12 miles (4 miles today, as I get ready for the scale tomorrow) and 15 miles on the bike. So I guess this is a good start. And my eating was fair, no goodies or anything like that , but it was more than just salads and nuts. I am hoping to update my signature with a "25 pound" sign.

Then I think I will show up Saturday and run with the local jogging club along Puget Sound, overlooking our great Navy fleet protecting our treelined Pacific Northwest coastline and beyond. Maybe go for five miles that day, we'll see.

Write to ya'all next week.

Dave

 

[jennz]

I sent my weekly weight in this morning. I work midnight shift the next 4 nights in a row, and I've found it's impossible to get a good morning weight when I'm working because morning is really my night. I've tried weighing in the afternoon when I get up, but my sleep is usually so broken up during the day that I just can't find a good time to weigh in.

I was the #2 loser last week, but I had gained the week before because of vacation, so a lot of my loss was that recent gain which was probably mostly water.

I think she takes that into account when she calculates the numbers - I had a gain the week before too but I'm pretty sure she did a net loss to figure out my percent this week...so feel great about being number 2!

Hmmm...who am I like, I don't really know. I've always really loved Melanie, Ariel's daughter. I know she's not included in the princesses, although dd has lobbied for it for years (even wrote a letter to WDW about it when she was 5 or so, now she's reading over my shoulder and has decided to write another one lol).

Love the DH is beast-like comment!

Harelymom - so glad your dh is doing so well, and so sad that you lost your precious Mt. Dew!

 

[Riverhill]

Not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in. It has been a bad week. Very tired and stressed at work. I just hope I didn't gain.

Oh well the scale doesn't lie. I'll see my results in the morning.