Biggest Loser Challenges - Red Rockets Team Chat - Week 2 of BL Summer Challenge

Welcome to June ladies and to week 2 of the BL Summer Challenge.

Is everybody ready to get down to the business of exercise?

Don't forget weigh ins must be posted before 11:59pm tonight.

Good Morning all! Happy Monday :carrot: Weigh in went good for me. Now just gotta go get my exercise done. :exercise: Just wanted to pop in and say Hola!! I'll be back later......:hug:

Hey all, how goes it? I just ate my organic oatmeal and drank my skim milk. Workout is upcoming in about 45 minutes. I learned something on Friday, workout out post-work is not good for me. Someone at work wanted to swap, so I went in at 9am. That said, I tried to do my workout after work and boy was I tired! Guess a full day's worth of work will do that to ya. :)

Happy weigh-in day! I'm down 3.2 pounds for week 1 in spite of the prednisone....YAY!! And ready to start exercising....going to try to get to an aqua aerobics class tonight :)

Well TOM weight gain just hit me like a ton of bricks. I usually only gain 1-1.5lbs, but this time I'm up 4.6lbs! I hate to use up a freebie this early in the game, but I just couldn't dump that on the team.

Good morning chickies! Had a busy weekend so now gonna go and finish reading last weeks thread. Have a great day!

Good morning everyone!
A big thank you to you all as you saved me from myself last night! I had a staff meeting from 7-10pm and as I was heading home I really wanted to stop from some onion rings from A&W. It was a battle of wills and I finally told myself that tomorrow is weigh-in & I can't let my team down.
So a HUGE thank you to Team Red!
Have a great day all

Good morning! This is my first post as a member. I already posted my weigh-in. Due to a lot of stress in my life, I lost 3 lbs.--no exercise, no planned eating. I'm a tad worried that now that I've done the not eating thing, I'm going to start the eating too much thing. Guess I just need to make a conscious effort to find some moderation as I navigate through this week.

Good Morning Red Rockets.

I was down 3 pounds this week so I am so very happy. I seem to loose one week then the next week just loose 1 but I know in the end it all evens out. I did an ok job exercising last week but this week I am going to step it up just wish I had a little more time. I told my husband last night that he is going to have to help me with the kids more at night so I can exercise. Saturday I took them with me for a walk and it was funny because they all said Mom slow down at least twice and I did not think I was walking that fast. So tonight I am sure no one will join me. I have never worked out at a gym I use DVDs and hand weights now, I have some resistance bands and am thinking of getting a ball. My mom gave me a Shape magazine and it had some great exercises to do with a ball. so who knows. I have a Birthday goal of 208 that is 4 pounds in the next 13 days. So that is keeping me very motivated for now as well as this challenge because I do not want to let anyone down.

Hope everyone has a great on plan week!!!

Hey All - I am a newbie to the BL challenages but have read some of the posts in the past and found them helpful. Hopefully the acountability will be helpful for me as well!

-Mae

Hi Rockets....I posted a 3 pound loss for the week........yay!! I am not much for posting on here in chat, but my additional goal for this week is to work on posting on this thread once a day......we'll see how that goes =)

Hi team, hope you are all well. Sorry, I have been missing in action lately - had some leave from work and took the opportunity to enjoy some unusually hot weather here in bonnie Scotland.

Cindy -thanks for thinking about me. I've been struggling lately with the weight loss efforts but will find my way back to it. Some time to chill out and reflect has helped. The walking challenge at work is going really well - we are well over half way to our target number of miles with 7 weeks remaining. If we continue the way we have been we will well blast our goal out the water.

Shari - thanks for the QOTD nomination! ;)

Ladies, here is your latest Question of the Day:
What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

My own answer: The biggest benefit has been to my self-belief and inner confidence in myself. I care so much more about myself than I did before and take time to really look after my appearance. I am much fitter than I was and have tons more energy. I can now shop for clothes in a wider range of stores, do not fear being unable to fasten my seatbelt on aeroplanes and do not feel as self-conscious going swimming etc. But, I still have a way to go and hopefully even more benefits will follow! :)

For next QOTD, I nominate Montecristo!

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?

My weight loss have given be confidence. I also feel much more in control of other areas of my life as well. I also have so much more energy than I did before, I sleep better at night and I don't get heartburn at all any more. I am very happy with the changes so far!

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?


I noticed I have a lot more energy, and a lot more flexible, and I can actually do more workouts longer. And am also hoping to go down a size!

Down 1 pound. Woo woo!

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?
Self confidence is a major benefit!!!

I hope it will bring flexibility & endurance as well.

QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?

Increased confidence and increased energy both mentally & physically. This has resulted in the attitude of "yes I will" rather than "I think I can".

QOTD:
What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

i am starting my weight loss journey again after having regained over 80 pounds of weight i had lost on the weight watchers program about 2 years ago. it has been a struggle to get back into my daily ww routine after being sick/on many meds but i have joined this group in hopes of kicking it into high gear and doing my 100% to get us ladies a win.

ultimately i just want to get healthy again. having a better self confidence, and to be able to fit into amazing outfits instead of my typical jeans/skirt/tshirt/hoodie/cardigan get ups i have been using is also a plus!

QOTD: Why do we have 2 chat threads going? LOL

Suzanne - Water aerobics sounds awesome, good luck and have fun!

Mae - Hi and welcome.




What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

Honestly, I can now tie my shoes without losing my breath.
Also, at my heaviest I was having very bad pains in my inner thighs that made sex painful. Those pains have went away.
It's nice to button my pants and not have the imprint of the waistline on my tummy.

That's all but looking forward for many more benefits.

Woo hoo! I actually got out of work early enough today to go to aqua aerobics! I love that class :)

QOTD: What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

I've been at my desired weight, and I've been heavier like I am now and there is a HUGE difference in how I'm treated at each end of the spectrum. A lot of people seem to assume I am less intelligent, less capable, lack self control and/or motivation in all areas, and then of course there's the whole "attractiveness" issue and feeling good about how I look, besides which there are MUCH better looking clothes in smaller sizes. Who is the sadist who thinks heavier women should wear these huge honkin' prints? And I know I feel better about myself and have a lot more energy. Just since I started doing the LAWL plan again on May 18th I've noticed that I'm less winded going up and down stairs. You wouldn't think 8+ pounds would make that big of a difference, but apparently it does!

Hello...finally...to all the new red team members and to all the returning members!! I can't believe how crazy it has been here...and my weight loss is suffering. I have been doing so poorly because of many issues, but mostly I think I have just let stress and time management derail me again. I need to sugar detox again...does this ever end?

I have 1 week until I fly to CA to drive my family back to PA for our visit. I have my house completely tore apart to 'toddler-proof' it, work is crazy busy, I just found out last week I will have to have surgery on the 26th and I finally adopted 2 kitties who I brought home today!! Can't imagine why I haven't exercised in 2 weeks...though I know that is no excuse!! I really need to prioritize myself but now I have gotten behind and can't seem to catch up. Okay...enough complaining.

On a happy note..I found 2 wonderful kitties at a local shelter. The funniest part is when I met them last week I thought one was a girl and one a boy(they were calling 'him' Sharkey). So, I decided to name 'him' Boris and pick them up today and for 2 hours I called 'him' Boris. Then I start reading the health records and I see 4 year old male Boris is actually 1 year old female 'Borisette'!!! So, I have 2 females, which is fine and they seem to love their new home. No name yet as I spent the whole weekend coming up with a boys name....

QOTD The benefits of the weight loss have been so amazing. I feel like a totally different person. I can move and do things without pain. No shortness of breath, no couch potato syndrome. I just love the way I feel and enjoy participating in life again!!! I have also learned to actually like some food that is good for me.

QOTD - I feel good na na na na na na na!!!

One of the biggest benefits for me it getting back to the great outdoors. I love to hike and with all that extra weight it wasn't possible. I feel good mentally and physically I am getting strong.

Yesterday when I went to get on the treadmill the belt wouldn't start, it just kept resetting. Mack was able to fix it when he got home so I'm back on it this AM. I did walk/jog for my hour but didn't do anything else when I got back.

I've got numbers ready to post and will do so after Dee does the Blue team stats. I am unable to make a "sticky" and I want to make sure it stays at the top.

QOTD: Why do we have 2 chat threads going? LOL


lol.... just the way I have seen it done in the past; new week new chat thread. Mostly I just make stuff up as I go along.... lol

QOTD - I feel so much better! I mean, there is nothing wrong with feeling like you are 40 if you are, but feeling 40 at 23 is just too much. My back pain almost completely disappeared, I can run without passing out after 3 seconds, and if I'm feeling a bit vulnerable, I can even hug my knees!

Also it is great to be able to just buy clothes. I'm sure you can identify with how miserable it can be to spend hours and hours trying on clothes and not being able to find a single thing that both fits and makes you happy. I totally do not want to have to deal with that ever again.

Good Morning Tanya, glad you dropped by with the update. Congratulations on the adoption.

I have to tell you I still think you are CRAZY doing the road trip with your sister and the kids. I would love a webcam look into that little joy ride.... lol

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

I have had an increase in energy which has not only benifited me but my family as well. I have been able to increase levels of my exercise, actually do some real push ups, keep up with the jumping jacks all things that I could not even think about doing 11 weeks ago when I began my weightloss journey. I am eating healthier, have not gotten sick once and generally feel better all the time. Last night for the first time in my thighs i felt some muscle, now dont get me wrong i still have large thighs but hey it has been years since I have had any definition in any part of my body. I hope to continue to build muscle, loose weight and eat healthy.

Hello everyone! Heading out for my walk/run momentarily. Been having some upper leg pain as well as lower back pain. I think the back pain is due to TOM coming soon, but the legs I'm not sure what its from. Pushing through it all anyway. Going to be doing a Jillian and/or a Biggest Loser workout after my walk/run as well. I try to workout double on Tuesdays since I don't work till 5pm.

Congratulations Red Rockets..... we took the Blue Bombshells!!!

Collegemom was our biggest loser with Hungry4AChange and Daimere runner ups. GREAT job ladies!!!

Keep up the GREAT effort and keep posting.

Congrats collegemom, and the runner ups! Way to go! :)

Congrats to the biggest losers of the week!

Congratulations Red Rockets!!! Way to go Collegemom!!!

Weee at being a runner up!

QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?
Increased self esteem, control over my binging/emotional eating.

I'm planning to exercise tonight. ^_^

I can't believe I forgot to post my weight yesterday. UGH, Such a dork

Cruise- Is it possible for you to post a link to the new thread when you start one? Just for dummies like me who don't know a new one has started. Thanks for taking this over for the Red Rockets.

Mommy- Guess what? My birthday is June 14th, right after yours. Happy birthday, a little early. Don't forget to put out your flag on mine (flag day).

Ranger- Your progress just amazes me. You have done awesome.

Congrats to the Biggest Losers. Good Job!!!

QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?
Well....... I love clothes now. I will never wear stretch knit, elastic waistband pants, ever again in my life. I am stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. I am flirty again, yes FLIRTY!! And it's fun. I Like what I see in the mirror, until I take my clothes off. There are so many benefits I can't name them all.

Now, if i could just make some progress on this last 45 pounds. That would make me a truly happy person.

Hi All,
Congrats to Collegemom for being Biggest Loser, also to our runnerups hungery4achange and Daimere.

QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?
I have a measurable benefit, about 4 months ago my dr told me that if my fasting blood surgar was over 120 the next time he tested me then he would diagnose me with diabetes, since I started working on my weight and diet my FBS has dropped to where it is around 105 when I check it every morning. I'm afraid that with my family history diabetes is probibly in my future, I just want it in the far future instead of the near future.

Today I bought some pepper plants for a mildly hot pepper and some more eggplant plants. I'm running out of room for them in my garden, I need to stay away from garden stores. But I do have some flower beds that are in need of plants, and I do want toplant some herbs, hmmmmm, so much for the salvias. I was rainy today so I didn't get much done outside, but the weeds are coming back so tomorrow I garden.
We were just watching 2 deer in the setaside field west of the house, they were pretty close to the buildings.

Congrats to the losers!

I'm trying to get more motivated with my exercise. I am trying to wake up earlier to do it but it is so hard! The baby just got 3 teeth out of nowhere yesterday and has been terribly fussy for the past week...I don't blame him! I can't believe he got his two top ones and only one bottom. My older son got his bottom first and then his top by the time he was 7 months. The baby is a bit over 8 months now. He is proving to be very different than his big brother! ;)

Just finished up with the treadmill. That's exercise two days in a row. Shamefully, I haven't done that in ever so long, but here's to a new trend for me.

Congrats to our Red Rockets : Collegemom for being Biggest Loser, and also to our runnerups hungery4achange and Daimere.

QOTD:
I'm hoping to finally be able to keep up with my very active family.

Collegemom was our biggest loser with Hungry4AChange and Daimere runner ups. GREAT job ladies!!!



AWESOME :carrot:


ME- I have been riding my new bike, 3 days in a row now... It's nice to get moving but doesn't have to be a crazy workout either. =)

Great job ladies and keep up the work!!!!

Bette K - no veggies yet, but I was thinking of starting one. This is my first summer with my own yard. For now I am doing flowers and maintiance.

:wave: girls!

OMG today has been.....one hassle after another. It comes in threes, ya know? First, my phone is totally kaput so I'm without a cellphone. Then, after I TOLD HER that I would be picking up the check, the old realtor secretary put my deposit check in the freakin mail. Finally, I had to reinstall my whole Windows operating system. Which wouldn't have been so bad if the damn Dell people had just told me in the first place that was what I needed to do instead of dragging it on for over two weeks! :censored:

So sorry I haven't been around. Hopefully, this is the end of the computer (brandfreakinnew!) drama.

It's always something with me, isn't it? :lol:

QOTD:
The best benifit so far is the improvement in my energy level! I can run up and down the stairs and I'm fine.

Today I actually got a two mile walk in before work. I never get up early - but no changes on the scale yet - I'll keep trying!

Good morning Red Rockets!! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday. It has been a long week but at least it is half way over. I tell you this summer has gotten off to a very busy start, summer is usually a slower time for me workwise but no such luck this year.

I must say that I really enjoy this thread everyone is positive and inspirational. Seems like no matter how hard I try sometimes I still fall short of my goals but I am determined to stay as close on plan as I can and to continue to exercise as much as I can. I am dreading weigh in this weekend due to TOM knocking on the door but who knows maybe it will be better than I think. i am going to increase my water intake and get in some more exercise and stay away from the sodium, because I did not last night and I already feel the effects. Anyway hope everyone has a great day!!

Mindy- early happy birthday to you too. Hope that it is a good one and thanks for the reminder about the flag it always sneaks up on me.

Hello everyone. I wish it was Thursday today, because I'm off Sat through Monday and can't wait for the time off! :)
Anyway, I just ate my organic oatmeal and drank my skim milk so I'll be doing my workout in about 30 minutes. I love Jillian's workouts, but I'm thinking of doing a Biggest Loser one to change things up a bit and I could use that right now.

Whew! Just did the BL BootCamp workout and damn was that a kicker! Haven't done it in awhile, so nice to know it still kicks my butt. :p

Shannon- You and I do the same DVD's. Do you have Jillian's kickboxing DVD. It's good, lots of jumping, but really good. I am feeling lazy or stressed out and tired tonight. Must force myself to do something.

5th grade recognition is behind me, so I can relax about that. Now I have 2.5 hours with children tomorrow, records and final room clean up and I'm outta there. :carrot: It has certainly been a stressful year.

Don't know if TOM will come on time. things have gotten so strange lately. Guess I'll know soon enough.

Shannon- You and I do the same DVD's. Do you have Jillian's kickboxing DVD. It's good, lots of jumping, but really good. I am feeling lazy or stressed out and tired tonight. Must force myself to do something.


No, but I want that one. Been bidding on them on ebay, but have yet to win an auction. Soon though hopefully.

QOTD: what benefits has your weight loss brought you so far?

Smaller clothes, more confidence in my body, my tummy feels better.

Morning ladies.

Just popping in before I go get my workout in and go do my running around.

Well post TOM weight is back down to my low of 146, I hope it stays there.

MonteCristo - I think you are next for QOTD.

I'll be back later.

What benefits has your weight loss brought you so far? Or if you are just starting out on your weight loss journey, what benefits do you hope weight loss will bring?

Love getting back into smaller size jeans!! And just feeling better overall about myself. I just want to be healthy!

:congrat: to Collegemom!!! And :woohoo: ladies we're doing this!!!

I've gotten in 2mi walks this week, gotta step it up if I'm going to make my June goal of 100 miles. Today I'm pulling weeds and mowing. Should take me about 4 hrs to do all that. So I just wanted to pop in and say hello and tell ya'll how glad I am to be a member of the Red Rockets, reading these threads has been great in helping me stay on track. I really will try to post more. My boys get out of school next Wednesday, so just been a bit busy with end of the year stuff. Can't believe summer is right around the corner!!
Well I better get moving. Have an awesome Thursday, I'll try to get back here this evening. :hug:

Oh boy! I get to do the QOTD.......what can I come up with.......:devil: (Do these all need to be about weightloss?)

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I know I have. Before, whenever I'd have any spare time I be reading or crocheting or watching movies. I could sit still for hours. Now even if I do sit down to read, I'm jumping up every 15 minutes or so. I actually enjoy outside activities like tennis and frisbee. For my vacation this year I am spending a week walking across Scotland. Two years ago that would have been completely unimaginable!

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

Yes, I like to be outside more it seems. Still despise the heat, but have become more of an outside gal. And, I kinda look forward to working out now...even though I don't love working out exactly if that makes sense.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?
Lat summer I was so embarrased of my body i never took off my cover up. now do not get me wrong I still have a lot more to loose and need to tone up a lot but since I have lost some weight I have gained some confidence, not only confidence that my body is shrinking but that I do not really care what people think. i have enjoyed being outside playing with the kids, walking, swimming,playing baseball and much more. These are all things I have not really done in 2 years and I can not believe what a little fresh air and sunshine can do for my overall well being. I even played in a ballgame here at work last thursday and I did every well. I think I impressed a lot of co-workers. Now I have always been good at sports and never participated in work things before so I just assume that co-workers like a lot of people think over weight means lazy.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

Definitly! I'm like addicted to walking now.. I have to go two times a day or else I get antsy, also i want to go outside and play ball with my son, and before.. i hated the thought of it

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I haven't lost enough weight to notice a change in recreation activities, but diet wise I now crave water;)

:wave: girls!

Down 2.5 this week. I think it's a total fluke but I'll take it!

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

Um, since I just started losing again, not really. :D

Sorry haven't been around much. DH has been home and underfoot. He's a truck driver and I'm not use to him being home so much. Glad his dispatcher called with work! Means a pay check and I can get back into my routine!

I have rediscoverd enjoing baseball with my kids and bike riding!

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I can fit into a kayak with no problem now, and I love to get out on the water.

[QUOTE=MonteCristo;2770369] (Do these all need to be about weightloss?)QUOTE]

Nope....

Don't forget to name the next person to ask the QOTD.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

Definitely!!! I have always liked the great outdoors but with being heavy I was unable to enjoy many activities. Since losing this 40 lbs. I am so much more active and willing to try just about anything.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I am one of those weirdos who actually like to workout. I NEVER did that before. Now, I'm like, bring it on.

I think TOM is going to show up soon. Not positive though. I am up a little at 191.4. Hopefuly it is TOM related and I will lose some soon.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I always 'thought' of myself as active, but now that I weigh less- I find being active to be easier and more enjoyable.

Ugh, I am sooo sore and tired today. I am expecting my TOM any day now, so I'm sure it's partially that. Thinking that while I don't want to not work out tomorrow, that I might just take a walk before work instead of my normal hardcore training. I hate taking off two days from my workout, but maybe that's what I need. Not sure.

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

Not so much the things I like to do, as I've always loved sports & outdoors stuff, but maybe the company I do it in. Before I wouldn't want to play sports in front of people because I was self conscious, so I likely do those things more often now.

Whew...I finally have my house put back together and toddler proofed. Bring on the 21 month old....I'm ready!!!

Some bad news...apparently the 2 kitties I brought home loathed each other. I tried to let them aclimate but when there was bloodshed, one had to go. I only took 2 because everyone said cats should not be alone. Well, the one still here seems thrilled to be alone and unmaimed!! She is wonderful and settling in very well. My oldest niece is so excited that I now have a cat...she can not wait to get to PA and meet her. Today she called to ask how Stella (new kitty) was doing. Then she asked if Stella was afraid of heights!! I said I didn't know...how high are you talking about? She said "you know, like as high as a bunk bed". I just had to chuckle...she has a bunk bed in her room here and she sleeps on the top bunk!! She is just dying for this kitty to sleep with her! I am sure Stella will be more than happy to cuddle up with her...but she might have to convince her sister to give up the bottom bunk!! Kids!

Has anyone worked out with the Golds Gym Cardio for Wii? I am thinking of buying it...just wondered if anyone liked it?

Has anyone worked out with the Golds Gym Cardio for Wii? I am thinking of buying it...just wondered if anyone liked it?

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gold's Gym Cardio. It's a killer workout! I'm sore today from it. I really recommend it!

I must have missed the post on the QOTD. How are we doing it? Does who ever post the QOTD then just pick someone to do the next one, or are we working down a list?

My good new for the day is that I'm back down from my 4.5lb TOM bloat. Now if I can just drop some more by Monday I'll be really happy! :D

Tonight I am being forced to go to a buffet but I have a plan! I am eating lower point today yet very healthy and I am saving my weekly points up for this. I will have a healthy snack beforehand. I will eat my first plate slowly which will be a salad with my own salad dressing. I found the points values of the other sort of foods online and I will just get one scoopful. I know pretty much what I will want to eat, so I figure, I will be set. I will be successful!

Daimere - Great job on planning! I'm sure you will be successful.

Its FRIDAY
Thank goodness!
Going to a womens conference with my BFF this weekend. She recently lost weight. And she is a great motivator who will help me stay on plan even at special events! Wanted to bike ride today since I have no babysitting kids BUT woke up with welts from new maxi pads so my BUTT is not going anywear near a bike seat today. So I will have to find another way to get some exercise today. I will try to do the 6km on Sunday. Sorry if that was TMI
Check in with you later!

Tonight I am being forced to go to a buffet but I have a plan! I am eating lower point today yet very healthy and I am saving my weekly points up for this. I will have a healthy snack beforehand. I will eat my first plate slowly which will be a salad with my own salad dressing. I found the points values of the other sort of foods online and I will just get one scoopful. I know pretty much what I will want to eat, so I figure, I will be set. I will be successful!

Good plan I went last Friday with my family to a buffet and I used the dessert plate about the size of a childs plate for everything my salad,veggies etc. and It helped maintain portions. :)

I was wanting to ask everyone a question anyway so why don't I do the QOTD?

QOTD? What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

For me it is Arnold Sandwhich Thins I love them and do not think I will ever use bread for a sandwhich again. Also I love the Skinny Cow ice cream treats.

QOTD? What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

I love food and feel that it is very important that I find yummy stuff to eat. When I first started this WofL in December brussel sprouts were in season and I found that I LOVED them roasted. I now eat lots of veggies roasted.

I love frozen grapes and go through about 4 lbs. a week of those. Other must have in the fridge would be chicken, spinach, and grapefruit.

Well Mack's only been gone a few hours and I already miss him like crazy. He works VERY hard and the last month has been one of stress and deadlines. I'm glad he's going to get some much needed R&R and to dive everyday (weather permitting) but selfish me wants him here with ME.

I'm off to finally get on the treadmill; better late than never. The good news is we are having some VERY cool temperatures so the sunroom is very comfortable.

EDITED TO ADD
I had suggested taking turns asking the QOTD by having the person named naming the next person. I'm good with whatever..... just keep them coming.

Ugh, I am sooo sore and tired today. I am expecting my TOM any day now, so I'm sure it's partially that. Thinking that while I don't want to not work out tomorrow, that I might just take a walk before work instead of my normal hardcore training. I hate taking off two days from my workout, but maybe that's what I need. Not sure.

I think taking a couple days now and then is a good way of giving your body the rest it needs. It's when those days turn in to a week or more that it becomes a problem for me.

Take is easy, enjoy some R&R.

I need strength. Tonight a group from work are going out. There will be eating and drinking and rowdiness. I think I'm in trouble. I am going to do my best to keep it to a dull roar. TOM is sneaking in any second now. I hope that helps me lose a little poundage.

QOTD? What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?
I don't really have anything. I'm a pretty plain eater and don't like many veggies. I try to eat more fruit.

I'll check in tomorrow and confess my sins.

What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

Fruits & veggies of all kinds. I live on fruits & veggies. Otherwise....green tea!

What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

I pretty much like all food- I think that's what got me into this predicament in the first place.
But since I started at the beginning of the year I've been upping my fruit intake- eating lots of pears & apples and lovin' it!

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?


pretzels and jello! lol

Hi All
QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

Red Seedless grapes, I'm addicted to them and keep them ready to eat in a bowl in the frig. My whole family snacks out of it.

Yesterday I overdid it in my walk, almost 1/2 mile extra and today I'm suffering, my plantar faciatis has flaired and I am trying to stretch it and keep it iced but still hurts bad. No walk for me today. but I did do a little weeding in the garden.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Bette K

hello every one

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?


I can't live without red peppers and portebella mushrooms. YUM!

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

I have become addicted to Cascadian Farms Fiber bars lately. Other things I love are Cliff mini bars, Cliff Organic Nectar bars and Luna Bars. :)

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I am really getting into 0% Greek Yogurt...so thick and creamy and tons of protein!

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

sugar free jello and hummus

Woo Hoo.... I have hit an 8 year low, got on the scale this AM and I was 145.8. Just hope it sticks for my "official" WI on Monday. It feels soooo good to be on a regular schedule again and seeing the scales move.

With Mack being gone the next 10 days I hope to get LOTS of little projects done. It's so weird... he leaves for work everyday and is gone all day but yesterday when I got home from taking him to the airport the house seemed so empty..... that's REALLY hard to do with five dogs and a cat.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend, I'm off to Lowes this morning for paint and staples for the the gun. I'm repainting and putting new fabric on the bar stools today.

Ack, only lost .4 lbs this week... yeah, it's something but not at all what I was looking for. Hoping it's just due to the TOM bloat and things get better next week.

Went out with people from work last night. Did WAY too much drinking. Eating was okay. People were having fun buying me drinks and getting me well...drunk. Hope I wasn't too obnoxious. Lost 1.5 pounds today. So, should I try that everyday????

This weekend is wanting me to get off plan so much. I had to go to Golden Corral last night, fried pork chops today and mexican tomorrow. Grrr. But I have persevered and staying within points. ^_^

Oh boy! I get to do the QOTD.......what can I come up with.......:devil: (Do these all need to be about weightloss?)

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

I know I have. Before, whenever I'd have any spare time I be reading or crocheting or watching movies. I could sit still for hours. Now even if I do sit down to read, I'm jumping up every 15 minutes or so. I actually enjoy outside activities like tennis and frisbee. For my vacation this year I am spending a week walking across Scotland. Two years ago that would have been completely unimaginable!

The Scotland trip sounds awesome!!!

QOTD: I've always loved being outside and pretty much do the same things as always.

Tonight I am being forced to go to a buffet but I have a plan! I am eating lower point today yet very healthy and I am saving my weekly points up for this. I will have a healthy snack beforehand. I will eat my first plate slowly which will be a salad with my own salad dressing. I found the points values of the other sort of foods online and I will just get one scoopful. I know pretty much what I will want to eat, so I figure, I will be set. I will be successful!

Sounds like you have a great plan!!!

I was wanting to ask everyone a question anyway so why don't I do the QOTD?

QOTD? What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

For me it is Arnold Sandwhich Thins I love them and do not think I will ever use bread for a sandwhich again. Also I love the Skinny Cow ice cream treats.
I switched to those Sandwich thins too, from WW bagels. I can't live without my salad greens, veggies and fruits. Also keep EAS AdvantEDGE carb control Chocolate Fudge drinks for when I want something after a workout or just a chocolate snack. Also Cocoa roasted almonds and the 100 calorie bags of walnuts & almonds.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. TOM came a week early for me, so not sure how WI will be Monday,:crossed: I've been under a lot of stress, marriage stuff which sucks but we're working it out, but Friday just wasn't a good day and today I've just been exhausted from the adreneline rush from yesterday and haven't done anythign exercise related. Eating has been so so too. Atleast I'm drinking my water. :) Well my Redwings will be on here in a bit so I'll talk to you all tomorrow.

Okay, I'm just calling out what I see here. I just posted my workout on the exercise thread. There are lots of people signed up there and quite a few dedicated exercisers. Let's try to get everyone doing some type of workout and posting results over there. We want to win again, don't we?? Gotta get those workouts in. Come on girls. :carrot:

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

Water. If I don't get my water I actually start craving it. And I, like so many others, love my veggies.

Hi All,
Today I weighed at 219, below 220 for the first time in a lot of years. I don't know if I'll make my goal of being under 200 by my birthday, but deffinatly before DS gets back (He's in the Army back the end of Sept after being deployed for a year) I haven't been doing much the last 2 days, I gave my foot some time to rest up, I think I'll be back walking tomorrow but I'm going to take it easier, not going to try for over 2 miles for a week. The last time I did this and kept pushing I had to have physical therapy. DD is wanting to go walking with me, but she keeps wanting to run, it stinks that an 8yo can outrun me.

CruiseCat: Way to go on the low:carrot:

RangerChic: At least you had a loss, and you've done terrific.

MTiger: I plan on walking tomorrow, keep reminding me.

Everyone have a great Week
BetteK

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

I am a fruitaholic. I love making fruit salads and smoothies.

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SWEET POTATOES! OMG I love my sweet potatoes! :dizzy: And yogurt, grapes, strawberries, and flavor packets to help me chug water! :drool:

WTG CCat and Bette! :carrot:

congrats to everryone on the scale moving in the right direction...I'm very jealous but I am not doing the work so.... can't wait to return from CA so I can get back on a normal eating and workout schedule.

To all of the animal people here...The cat I adopted from the shelter probably has ringworm and I am just freaking out. The vet will not treat until the culture comes back, which could be 10 days. In 2 weeks I will be returning with 3 children and a dog and do not want them infected. Websites are saying I must treat my entire home for spores!! OMG. this is way more than I bargained for...I just don't know what to do!! Any suggestions?

congrats to everryone on the scale moving in the right direction...I'm very jealous but I am not doing the work so.... can't wait to return from CA so I can get back on a normal eating and workout schedule.

To all of the animal people here...The cat I adopted from the shelter probably has ringworm and I am just freaking out. The vet will not treat until the culture comes back, which could be 10 days. In 2 weeks I will be returning with 3 children and a dog and do not want them infected. Websites are saying I must treat my entire home for spores!! OMG. this is way more than I bargained for...I just don't know what to do!! Any suggestions?


As far as I know the most likely way to get ringworm from an animal is from skin to skin contact, so try to avoid touching the cat as much as possible and try to confine it to one room. Also ringworm is a fungal infection and can be treated with an anit-fungal cream( in humans)

As long as you do A LOT of vacuuming and wash the hard surfaces with Bleach the humans in your house should be safe. The animals could still get ringworm outbreaks from the spores, but hopefully that won't happen.

Treatment for cats are usually pills and anit-fungal baths, maybe you can convince your vet to bathe the cat at least before it starts the pills. I don't see how the shampoo would hurt.

Oh my goodness...I can't believe we are already at the end of our second week! I can tell this challenge is going to fly by...especially after our 18 week marathon prior ;-) Hope you are all doing well! I've been really struggling the last few days...it just seems like June is one celebration after another! I do much better when I have a stable routine. This upcoming week should be pretty normal though...so at least I have that to look forward to. Hopefully I can get some good days under my belt before the madness that's going to ensue mid-end June thanks to my brother's wedding (i.e. bridal showers, bachelorette party, receptions...) my Mother's birthday and a slew of graduations. I hope that some day I am going to be able to enjoy celebrations without worrying so much about it...a girl can dream right?

Don't forget tomorrow is WI day.

TOM is here!!! The scale has gone down a little. I am hoping it goes down a bit more before tomorrow's weigh-in. It is time for me to deserve some good losses.

Anybody try calorie cycling. One site tells me to eat 1520 on a low day and 2092 on a high day. I only eat 1400 a day now. this sounds like a lot. Whatcha think???

QOTD - Since you have begun to lose weight, have you noticed and change in the things you like to do for recreation?

As I lose weight I find I'm more comfortable participating in group/team activities, whether they're physical or not. Maybe I just feel more comfortable in my own skin. I have a little more energy, so I'm also getting a lot more done around the house, and spending more time on hobbies as well. I spend a lot less time eating recreationally.....less going out to restaurants, etc.

Anybody try calorie cycling. One site tells me to eat 1520 on a low day and 2092 on a high day. I only eat 1400 a day now. this sounds like a lot. Whatcha think???

I've read about this and your calorie intake is the same over a week, it just varies day to day. I think it is probably a more realistic plan....I mean really now, who that is not on a diet regimen eats the exact same amount of calories each and every day? And maybe by varying your calories from day to day you could be less likely to hit stalls or plateaus? I think it's worth a try. I think you'll lose weight anyway because your overall weekly caloric intake is going to be the same, and if there are additional benefits then so much the better. :)

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?

Frozen cherries....I love them! Followed very closely by a green salad with thinly sliced steak and olive oil/balsamic vinegar :)

QOTD: What is a healthy food/food items that you can not live without?
I love berries =)

Sorry chicks I had to take a feebie this week. I usually use my lowest weight from Fri-Sun but wasn't able to get on the scale this weekend due to being so busy.

Good Luck chicks you are all doing great! Hope to have a good weigh in for us next week!

MTiger - I have had some success with calorie cycling when I've hit a plateaus in the past - but not currently. I currently just hoping to keep calories down for now.

I've done great with activities this week (walking and playing tennis) - so hopefully the scale will be kind tomorrow.

QOTD - There isn't currently a healthy food I can't live with out. I guess if I had to pick one it would be creamsicles (lower cal) I can substitue those instead of my true icecream cravings.

Tsap- Years ago I had a cat that had ringworm on her ear and the vet told me to treat with over the counter fungal cream.

QOTD: activities? I can walk without getting so out of breath,so when a group of friends wants to walk back from somewhere instead of taking the bus, I'm in.

How's everyone doing? I pop in so infrequently - such a busy schedule, and my DH is off to the states for a week tonight, so pressure's on!

BUT - I'm happy to say I clocked a loss for the team this week, and not a gain :)

Keep rockin, rockets!!

maeminglea Did the ringworm go away with the cream? Did you have to disinfect the entire house? I have been using over the counter cream but I keep reading on the internet about having to throw things out, steam clean carpets, boil everything not nailed down ;) It's freaking me out as I do not want to have to do that after driving 2700 miles home!! I've had other people tell me that they/their children/their pets had ringworm and they never had to do all of this to their houses. They just treated with cream also.

Appreciate any and all info!! Thanks

Up 2.8 pounds....I am so disgusted with myself :(

TOM is a factor, but so is too much stress eating this past week and not enough exercise. Time to get back on track.

Woo Hoo.... I have hit an 8 year low, got on the scale this AM and I was 145.8. Just hope it sticks for my "official" WI on Monday. It feels soooo good to be on a regular schedule again and seeing the scales move.


Congratulations! That has got to feel awesome :)

QOTD I love sweet potatoes and frozen blueberries.

I had to post a slight gain this week. My body is just not cooperating lately. I can't seem to lose no matter what I do. I am researching plateaus and setpoints. I am searching for answers but they are alluding me. Let me know if you have any ideas.

I had to post a slight gain this week. My body is just not cooperating lately. I can't seem to lose no matter what I do. I am researching plateaus and setpoints. I am searching for answers but they are alluding me. Let me know if you have any ideas.

Have you had your thyroid tested?