Welcome to the WISH Biggest Loser 7 Challenge

[mikamah]

I was doing well today, and then I got home. I was so freaking tired I took a nap and missed my WI at Weight Watchers. I was starving and ended up going to Ponderosa, which never ends well. I even missed the show because I was so tired I forgot about it. We're in the first week and I'm already feeling discouraged. I don't know if I want to continue with this or not.

Please don't give up. We are all here for you, and we need you too. One meal at ponderosa won't make you or break you. It is a lifestyle change, and do not be so hard on yourself. We all have our slip ups, and even if the weight doesn't come off very fast because of them, every little good thing we do will make a difference in our health. Hang in there.

 

[TammyNC]

Haven't told anyone other than my DH that I'm trying to change my Health lifestyle. For some reason I feel like if I tell people I have a greater chance of failure. Does anyone else feel this way or am I crazy?

I find that I don't just out and tell them but hope they can get it from the way I am eating, exercising and then eventually they will see the results. I don't want others watching everything I put in my mouth, if I've allowed for it then that is OK.

I was doing well today, and then I got home. I was so freaking tired I took a nap and missed my WI at Weight Watchers. I was starving and ended up going to Ponderosa, which never ends well. I even missed the show because I was so tired I forgot about it. We're in the first week and I'm already feeling discouraged. I don't know if I want to continue with this or not.

Please don't leave our group so quickly. It is hard getting started, it isn't fun but if you work through it and hang in there you'll be so glad you did. This is the place to come with your frustrations, that is what we are here for. My suggestion is to take baby steps, don't try to do it all in one day. Make a change one day, stick with it, then make another. Remember this isn't short term, it is a lifestyle change. Sending you PD for a better day today!!

Morning WISHer friends and "hi" to all those I haven't met yet. Grammy here -
yes- I need to be among friends and get back into the healthy eating and lifestyle once again. ohMom (my DD) said not too late to "join" so count me in with you!

I am off to tm - so more later - WISHing everyone a great day

Hey Grammy - was so excited to see ohMom and now you!!!

Had the planned day off of exercise yesterday but woke this morning to pouring rain and lots of wind...will be hitting the elliptical today instead of outside walking.

Got to run eat a quick bite then off to take DD to class (she doesn't feel comfortable driving today, but you know, that is OK...would rather be safe than sorry).

Have a great OP day everyone, let's make it count.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Ok, I know this doesn't make any sense -- but I seem to have expected a big loss when I got on the scale this morning, like I had spent a week working out at the BL ranch, rather than watching it on tv...I was so sad when I saw a gain. I know why the gain is there, and I'm sure it will still be there tomorrow when I have to weigh in early, but it was still demoralizing. Promise me you will all still be here, and I can jump in where I am when I get home from WDW Jan. 15th!

Maria

 

[reesecup]

Good morning everyone! Didn't post yesterday b/c I know this thread is getting huge but thought I would today.
First of all, those needing an extra bit of encouragement...Hang in there! Remember we are all humans so we are always going to slip up somewhere, somehow and it's ok...just know that the next day brings another sunrise (rainy here today though. ha), another beginning.

As for my week so far, it's going pretty well. I went to the Y and did step class there and the bike for a total of about one hour. Had toast with a little honey and pb for breakfast. lunch was a half turkey sandwhich and a bag of 100 calorie oreo cookie snaps (or whatever they are called). Got in a good bit of water. No soda at all for me for the past couple of weeks...but I have had my glass of wine on occasion. The rest has been water. Dinner last night was pork loin left over the night before, veggies.
And while I was watching BL, I had a low cal. fudge pop...obviously i did not hear Bob (my fav) to not eat ice-cream while watching... but it was a better version at least.
Oh, and I did the wii fit and outdoor challenge last night for about 30 minutes. I'm feeling stronger and better. still crossing fingers i don't get some cold or bug!

Good luck today everyone. I'm a little tired b/c I did not sleep all that well but I hope to get in either a class at the Y or treadmill here and some more Outdoor Challenge and Fit.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Good Morning everyone. I am just popping on quick to say hi! I am going to have to catch up on this thread tonight after work. LOVE how busy it is!

Things are going well for me. No chips and no McDonalds. And I've kept the snacking in reign as well as exercised almost daily. so far so good. I just wish I had more time in the day!

 

[hobbester]

Morning everyone. It sure has been hard for me to get motivated this week. My eating has not been too bad, but I have only walked one day. Every night when I get home, I say I'm going to walk on my TM, but I haven't. I really do plan on walking tonight. The first week is always the hardest, hang in there everyone.

What did you think of the BL last night? Wow, it was huge. I thought about having some ice cream also (like reesecup said) but I didn't have any fudge bars, so I made a cup of sugar free hot chocolate with a few marshmellows. Hope everyone has a good day - Lisa.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi all...I am signed and started..just have not posted...so I thought I better catch up...

1st thing....

Friday Question of the Day - What is your specific measurable goal for this 12 week challenge?

I have 3...

#1 By March 27 I will have lost 45 pounds. I have over 100 to lose so if I keep up my current calorie count...that is achievable...a stretch goal maybe...but I need to get back into that stratch goal mode and make things happen. Not hope things to happen. Make is a word that means you are choosing...rather than your life choosing you...

#2 I also will continue to mark my food intake...be responsible to it

#3 Excersize at least 5 times a week for at least 45 minutes...

I will keep up the reading better...I promise...I have another WISH forumn I started that is booming....so I will be reading enough to motivate the entire country of Denmark each day!

 

[reesecup]

oh, and i did forget to mention i had a handful of jelly bellies and an extra slim slice of lemon cream roll.... ugggg..it's easy to forget those small portions of things...but that is what i am trying the hardest to do, reduce my portion size instead of doing the no carbs (although I am reducing them some). AND of course i forgot to mention i had my coffee... ok , i'm getting off of here before i remember something else. LOL

 

[ZerasPride]

Good morning everyone. I hope you have room for one more. I have not visited WISH in quite a while but I need a challenge - something to get me going again. I have regained 60 of the 109 pounds I lost. Very depressing to say the least but I decided this week was it. I was going to get motivated and take the bull by the horns, so to speak. I was looking for a home and stumbled on this thread.

I am not following any specific program, per se. I have been very successful with low carbing and even WW in the past but I always seem to fall into the dieting mentality of the all or nothing - I messed up so I might as well start again on Monday type thinking. No more. I have devised some healthy living guidelines including eating smaller portions, not depriving myself but limited processed foods, cutting out fast foods and no more peanut m&ms (long story - you just don't want to know!). I am also committed to working out at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. Today is day 2 that I got up early and did a 40 minute Prevention cardio work out.

I look forward to getting to know everyone. Now I'm off to email my starting weight and wade through all 20+pages of this thread!

 

[CarolA]

I was doing well today, and then I got home. I was so freaking tired I took a nap and missed my WI at Weight Watchers. I was starving and ended up going to Ponderosa, which never ends well. I even missed the show because I was so tired I forgot about it. We're in the first week and I'm already feeling discouraged. I don't know if I want to continue with this or not.

Yes, you do. If you continue to do what you currently do, what's going to be the outcome? Is that what you want?

Ok, I know this doesn't make any sense -- but I seem to have expected a big loss when I got on the scale this morning, like I had spent a week working out at the BL ranch, rather than watching it on tv...I was so sad when I saw a gain. I know why the gain is there, and I'm sure it will still be there tomorrow when I have to weigh in early, but it was still demoralizing. Promise me you will all still be here, and I can jump in where I am when I get home from WDW Jan. 15th!

Maria

We will still be here!

I think the KEY thing to remember is that if you want to get in shape and STAY there it has to be a lifestyle change.

A year ago I weighed about 10 pounds more then I do now. Now I KNOW what all of you are thinking... SHE ONLY LOST 10 pounds in a year. Well, yes and now. I lost more but put some of it back on However, the big difference is that the changes I am making seem to be sticking. Otherwise this year I would have been 10 pounds HEAVIER just like I had been "creeping" up for years. I did not go from a normal to overweight overnight and I won't go back overnight.

However, even though I am only down 10 pounds there are lots of other changes in my body that are great. My boyfriend claims he sees 'curves' (I see HIPS, but whatever) My legs don't jiggle, I can jog 13.1 miles!!!!!!!!!!! (This last part is absolutely amazing to me)

So, if you are struggling just make "small changes" This week work on water, next week pull back from some food and so on. Every little bit helps!

I travel A LOT for business. (Between now and the end of March I am going to spend only 14 nights in my own bed!) So I know that perfection is NOT going to happen here. I am not going to resist all those tempations at resturants etc. However, I figure being good 80% of the time beats being "bad" 100%! I no longer beat myself up, I just move on. You can too!

Climbing off soapbox now! LOL!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning to all! I can sympathize with those who feel like they are losing their momentum and real life is getting in the way of pursuing their goals.

We've had over 100 inches of snow here since 12/12, school is closed, lots going on at work, a big thaw and potential problem with our roof at home. I was discouraged last night but I was good and ate carrots and had a 100 calorie beer before my healthy dinner, instead of snacking on other bad stuff.

I have been thinking a lot about Oprah's show on Monday (read about it online) and the questions about why I find myself in this situation needing to lose a lot of weight to get healthy. I am going to keep working on getting behind the real reasons that I am here and concentrate on breaking the cycle. I think I really need to make exercise a priority.

To those of you who are doing so well on eating and exercising -- good job! And to those of you heading off to DW -- have a great time!

 

[MA pigletfan]

good morning all!!!
WOW Biggest loser was something else last night! very interesting twist!
anyhoo..doing great with WW so far...Tommorow will officially be one week . I am going to have to weigh in tommorow morning for fridays OFFICIAL weigh in this week..only because my fiance' is taking me away to NH for a few days and i don't think there will be scales..lol! So i will PM my weight tommorow a.m. instead..hope that is ok!
have a great day all you "losers"!

 

[goldcupmom]

Glad to see everyone is doing ok. We must simply HANG IN THERE!! One day at a time, one step at a time, one bite at a time!

Swam 75 min yesterday then did my ab work tape for 10. FINALLY stayed totally OP & guess what....scale jumped UP this morning...It figures....life goes on!

Still waiting on the BodyBugg to arrive.

Not sure what exercise will be today. I really need a nap, so maybe just a WATP tape. if I could figure out what DS22 did to my TV, I'd go play Wii Fit, but I can't get it to turn on with all his stuff hooked up..

Will check in again later and catch up on the next 4/5 pages!! AWESOME thread!!

 

[Raenstoirm]

Haven't told anyone other than my DH that I'm trying to change my Health lifestyle. For some reason I feel like if I tell people I have a greater chance of failure. Does anyone else feel this way or am I crazy?

Yup, yup. me too. It really irritates me when my husband brags about my losses as well. At his company Christmas party a co-worker/friend of his came up to me and said I looked great (thanks) and then proceeded to tell me that my dh said I lost 20 lbs . Is he crazy!!?!?!? Talking about my struggles at work! He is actually bragging about me since he is proud of my accomplishment but it makes me so angry.

As for me, I am still reeling over the loss of my job, so my heart is not in it right now. I was supposed to see my trainer this week and I canceled both appointments. Mentally I know that exercise will help, but emotionally I just cant bring myself to get into my gym clothes.

 

[robinb]

I was doing well today, and then I got home. I was so freaking tired I took a nap and missed my WI at Weight Watchers. I was starving and ended up going to Ponderosa, which never ends well. I even missed the show because I was so tired I forgot about it. We're in the first week and I'm already feeling discouraged. I don't know if I want to continue with this or not.

Aw dude ... hang in there! We're here for you, even though the thread is HUGE .

May I suggest a couple things?

First of all, I think that getting control of your diabetes should be your #1 priority. It sounds like your doctor may put you on some medication (insulin maybe?) if you don't get a handle on it by March. Being healthy is so much more important than a number on a scale! I don't know a whole lot about diabetes, but "tired and starving" sounds like "low blood sugar crash" to me. Don't be afraid to snack! It's what's going to keep your blood sugar on an even keel. I have a feeling that once you get your roller coaster blood sugar under control, your weight will follow naturally.

Secondly, I would suggest that you have a plan for your breakfasts and a back-up plan for dinner in case you crash again. I know that the South Beach diet book has a recipe for little egg quiches that can be pre-made and popped in the microwave for a few seconds. Crisp up a couple turkey bacon slices in advance (I have a special microwave tray that works great) and you have a much better breakfast than fast food breakfast burritos. You might also find a recipe for some low-carb, high fiber muffins that you can grab and go. For a quick dinner, I try to keep some "instant salad" around with frozen chicken breasts or cooked shrimp that can be seasoned and cooked quickly and tossed on top.

We ALL make mistakes with food. None of us would be here on this thread if we didn't. But, we're all in this together. {{hugs}} Please stick with it and with us 'cause we need you as much as you need us.

 

[robinb]

Ok, I know this doesn't make any sense -- but I seem to have expected a big loss when I got on the scale this morning, like I had spent a week working out at the BL ranch, rather than watching it on tv...I was so sad when I saw a gain.

Maria, don't worry about it {{hugs}}. My jaw dropped at some of those loses. It is somewhat demoralizing when someone loses MORE in one week than I plan on losing in 12 weeks. Then again, I don't have Jillian working my butt off, so maybe I'll take a slower weight loss .

Have a great time at WDW!

 

[ohMom]

not too late to "join" so count me in with you!

Okay so today is the first day of being getting back on track after my vacation.

christa, you are one of the most focusest WISHers i know now that you have your mind to it, it's as good as done

Busy time for me trying to get everything done before the trip.

Lily -- have a FANTASTIC time, GL on the Goofy, you rock!!

I don't know if I want to continue with this or not.

good thing you have us to remind you that you really don't want to quit! there will be bummer days along the way, it's the choices you make almost all the time that will be reflected by your improved healthier body!

No chips and no McDonalds. And I've kept the snacking in reign as well as exercised almost daily. so far so good. I just wish I had more time in the day!

WTG Vija, i know that is difficult for you. I liked the suggestions of the lean burgers and homemade 'fries'...that sounds soooo delish! too bad my grill is getting snowed on as i type. do you have Whole Foods or a grocery with nice variety of 'natural' foods? I have been buying Alexia All Natural Oven Reds - they are wedges of potatos that are seasoned. my fam loves the rosemary ones! or I have made my own cutting potatoes and seasoning with Emeril's Essence.

i wish i had more time, but i have much to do as everyone else does. I heard a rumor that Karebear1 joined?? and great to see you again Zeraspride

what a fantastic group we have going here! Cyber good vibes to each and everyone of us....it's so awesome to see so many join forces

thanks for not posting spoilers for BL, i DVRed it but probably won't watch until tonight or later this week.


i felt like somewhere someone mentioned wanting to buy a treadmill but not being able to afford one? IF that was here, I wanted to chime in that I was fortunate enough to find a nice, hardly "used" TM at a garage sale last summer for $100. or try Craig's list ---

here is the weight vs calorie chart for my BL book. the formula is: your present weight x 7 = your daily caloric needs for weight loss

the chart also notes that if you weigh under 150 lbs, plan to eat around 1,050 cal/day; if you are over 300 lbs plan to eat 2,100 cal/day

150.......1,050
160.......1,120
170.......1,190
180.......1,260
190.......1,330
200.......1,400
210.......1,470
220.......1,540
230.......1,610
240.......1,680
250.......1,750
260.......1,820
270.......1,890
280.......1,960
290.......2,030
300.......2,100

could you imagine following this chart and then exercising as much as they do! i don't know how they do it! i woke up hungry during the night. and felt like i had low blood sugar or whatever this morning until i ate. like felt near sick. the book does say the plan works even when not working out crazily like the contestants do. It's a good book if you care to read more, maybe your library has it?

have a SUPER day losers!!

 

[robinb]

I just wanted to add an update in me this morning. I made a bunch of chili last night with drained ground chuck, tomatoes, tomato sauce and black soy beans. Black soy beans are high in protein and lowe(er) in carbs than most beans. I have lunch for the next couple of days . Breakfast was a egg scramble (1 whole egg, 1 egg white ... can't stand all egg whites) with zucchini and mushrooms and turkey bacon.

On Monday I did a 2 mile WATP and yesterday I did a 1 mile WATP. I came down with a cold yesterday, so I am probably going to stay with just the mile until I feel better. I just came back from WDW and did a LOT of walking there so I thought that the 2 mile would be easy. Yeah, right. *ouchy* I am so out of shape!

 

[TammyNC]

Ok, I know this doesn't make any sense -- but I seem to have expected a big loss when I got on the scale this morning, like I had spent a week working out at the BL ranch, rather than watching it on tv...I was so sad when I saw a gain. I know why the gain is there, and I'm sure it will still be there tomorrow when I have to weigh in early, but it was still demoralizing. Promise me you will all still be here, and I can jump in where I am when I get home from WDW Jan. 15th!

Maria

Of course we'll be here...enjoy your trip!!!

Things are going well for me. No chips and no McDonalds. And I've kept the snacking in reign as well as exercised almost daily. so far so good. I just wish I had more time in the day!

WTG on no chips or the McDonalds !!

here is the weight vs calorie chart for my BL book. the formula is: your present weight x 7 = your daily caloric needs for weight loss

the chart also notes that if you weigh under 150 lbs, plan to eat around 1,050 cal/day; if you are over 300 lbs plan to eat 2,100 cal/day

150.......1,050
160.......1,120
170.......1,190
180.......1,260
190.......1,330
200.......1,400
210.......1,470
220.......1,540
230.......1,610
240.......1,680
250.......1,750
260.......1,820
270.......1,890
280.......1,960
290.......2,030
300.......2,100

could you imagine following this chart and then exercising as much as they do! i don't know how they do it! i woke up hungry during the night. and felt like i had low blood sugar or whatever this morning until i ate. like felt near sick. the book does say the plan works even when not working out crazily like the contestants do. It's a good book if you care to read more, maybe your library has it?

have a SUPER day losers!!

Thanks for the chart...remind me what the title is, need to make a trip to the library anyway.

I also agree that I'm thankful for no spoilers about BL...mine is on the DVR as well and hope to watch later today.

 

[tink1963]

I just wanted to add an update in me this morning. I made a bunch of chili last night with drained ground chuck, tomatoes, tomato sauce and black soy beans. Black soy beans are high in protein and lowe(er) in carbs than most beans. I have lunch for the next couple of days . Breakfast was a egg scramble (1 whole egg, 1 egg white ... can't stand all egg whites) with zucchini and mushrooms and turkey bacon.

On Monday I did a 2 mile WATP and yesterday I did a 1 mile WATP. I came down with a cold yesterday, so I am probably going to stay with just the mile until I feel better. I just came back from WDW and did a LOT of walking there so I thought that the 2 mile would be easy. Yeah, right. *ouchy* I am so out of shape!

Hi, What is WATP? It's probably easy but I can't figure it out.