[Nixmom]

One more quick stop in before I'm off to work!

To answer the Goal/Commitment question for this challenge....

Goal is to be aware, everyday of what I am stuffing in my face and to make planned choices as well as get 4 days of exercise a week. My challenge is much like that of reda in that we are doing something EVERY STINKING weekend during the summer. We have a place in Lake Havasu City 6 months out of the year and I have to be on task there as well! If we are not gone, it seems like we are constantly preparing for the next trip. I have a tendency to put off the gym and grab quick snacks when there are constant prep to-do lists approaching. Need to slow down... take care of me first... and then I can give the best me to my family. I hope to hit my goal weight (150) by the end of the challenge. Gonna hafta work hard and keep actively deciding how to fuel my body and break a sweat!

Okay... off to the place that pays my bills! Have a great day teamies!

[Halichick]

Hey Everyone!!

Looking forward to meeting you all and kicking some red and blue butt!!

Gooooooo Black Team!!!

[Halichick]

Oops, forgot to add...

My goal for this challenge is to lose 20 lbs and try to stay OP the entire time. This is going to be hard considering Summer is almost here, BBQ season and birthdays galore in my family (including mine). I've already decided that June 11 is my one off plan day, I'm going to eat my cake and enjoy it! LOL

[SoulBliss]

Originally Posted by happy2bme

Thanks for the kale chip recipe Soulbliss. I love to cook – always looking to try new things so speaking for myself, I’d love to see other people’s ideas.



My question to the group – I’m sure we’ll set up some sort of exercise challenge but is anyone interested in doing some sort of a food challenge? I’m not sure of what exactly myself but since food goes hand in hand with weight loss

You're welcome!

As far as food challenges are concerned, I did an "Out of the Box" challenge last time, focusing on eating fresh, whole foods with a minimum amount of vegetables and fruits daily. There was a lot of interest and some participation last time. It's where I'm interested in going again.

[Purplefirefly]

I really recommend listening to Ali on Jillian's radio show (I posted the link in ehre somewhere). Even if you don't know who she is, it is so inspiring to hear that girl talk. She said two things that really hit home with me:

"Believe it. Be it." She talked about this like you just have to get it in your head that you can and will do it, period. Then live like it's reality pretty much.

"Set yourself up for success." She knew that when she really wants something she self-sabotages, so she put frozen yogurt in her freezer during that home time before the finale, instead of ice cream. She kept finding herself at the fridge in the middle of the night, as she knew she would, but it was the frozen yogurt instead of ice cream and she would add it into her calories...so she knew what was going to happen and set herself up for success by not having the junk stuff in the house for those nights. She said it over and over in different circumstances, but the bottom line of looking where my problems might be and setting it up for success makes so much sense to me! I am going to think about how to do this for myself today.

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Purplefirefly

I really recommend listening to Ali on Jillian's radio show (I posted the link in ehre somewhere). Even if you don't know who she is, it is so inspiring to hear that girl talk. She said two things that really hit home with me:

"Believe it. Be it." She talked about this like you just have to get it in your head that you can and will do it, period. Then live like it's reality pretty much.

"Set yourself up for success." She knew that when she really wants something she self-sabotages, so she put frozen yogurt in her freezer during that home time before the finale, instead of ice cream. She kept finding herself at the fridge in the middle of the night, as she knew she would, but it was the frozen yogurt instead of ice cream and she would add it into her calories...so she knew what was going to happen and set herself up for success by not having the junk stuff in the house for those nights. She said it over and over in different circumstances, but the bottom line of looking where my problems might be and setting it up for success makes so much sense to me! I am going to think about how to do this for myself today.

Girl, I LOVED listening to Ali too! She is so inspirational, and I think she's gonna do well in her life. What is sticking with me was her saying to "set yourself up to win". Even when she snacked, she set herself up to win, by having Frozen yogurt in the freezer rather than Ben & Jerry's. She soooo rules!

[ceegee]

Ahoy black team!

Hello to my returning teammates! I am so sad to have to leave John at the beach party, but my a$$ is getting big from drinking and lounging...boo!

Hello new teamies!

Holy crap it's busy in here! A nice change from only having about 20 something people left at the end of the last challenge. Stick with it people! Don't leave us to carry your dead weight! Please, pretty please????

Aww man....no Diva....boo....you better be beeyotching to your new team about how much you miss us!!!!!!

[ggmugsy]

I had fun reading everybody's little fact sheets!!

Anne - WOW! You've almost lost 100 pounds!! Double WOW!! I'm impressed with your workout commitment and your stats and honored to be on your team!

Julz - You're an awesome leader!!

My goal is to lost at least 13 pounds so I will be "overweight" and no longer obese. I want to stay OP every day and burn 3500 calories per week.

I would LOVE IT if the Black Team finished this challenge with the fewest number of drop outs. I couldn't believe the last challenge we finished with only 22 members. We can do better than that!!

[sxulcmnky]

Accent: i don't think i have one anymore, but i lived in NC for a couple of years and i have a few lingering words that are "southern" sounding

Best Friend: i have a few of them... closest is probably lauren right now. she's also on her weight loss journey... or my bf... he's awesome

Chore I hate: cleaning the bathroom <- me too... seeing as i live with 3 guys and share a bathroom with 2 of them... ya... it isn't pretty and their idea of a clean bathroom =/= my idea of a clean bathroom

Dad's name: ben

Essential make-up product: mineral foundation, concealer, mascara, eyeshadow, blush... ya just about everything... but i don't GOB it on

Favorite perfume: don't really have one

Gold or silver? silver or white gold

Interesting fact: i've got endometriosis... yet i still live on

Job title: Program Specialist (it's a fancy name for graphic designer/admin)

Kids: 0

Living arrangements: apartment with 2 roommates and my BF moved in a couple of months ago... yes.. i'm the only girl

Mom's birthplace: Rome NY

Number of apples eaten in the last week: 0

Overnight hospital stays: 0

Phobia: spiders.... i HATE them oh and bee's

Question you ask yourself a lot: why do i eat food that's so bad for me

Religious affiliation: i was methodist... now i'm agnostic

Siblings: 1 sis

Time I wake up: 5-530

Unnatural hair color: none actually i'm my natural color now... darkish brown

Vegetable I refuse to eat: brussel sprouts

Worst habit: popeyes chicken

X-tra info? there isn't much to say

Yummy food I make: chicken, broccoli and potatoes all steamed in Ziplock Steamer bags

Zodiac sign: Gemini baby

[ggmugsy]

Hey Ceegee -

You and I were totally on the same page this morning!!

[sxulcmnky]

Originally Posted by Halichick

Oops, forgot to add...

My goal for this challenge is to lose 20 lbs and try to stay OP the entire time. This is going to be hard considering Summer is almost here, BBQ season and birthdays galore in my family (including mine). I've already decided that June 11 is my one off plan day, I'm going to eat my cake and enjoy it! LOL

GEMINIS!!! i'm june 10th

[Purplefirefly]

Originally Posted by Diva

Girl, I LOVED listening to Ali too! She is so inspirational, and I think she's gonna do well in her life. What is sticking with me was her saying to "set yourself up to win". Even when she snacked, she set herself up to win, by having Frozen yogurt in the freezer rather than Ben & Jerry's. She soooo rules!

Jillian said she is going to wear pink next season...was she serious? I wonder if they would let her. That would be awesome!

[bethbeth]

My goal for this challenge is to lose 20 pounds! I'm not totally sure I can do it, but I hope to get close. This would put me at a loss of 50 pounds!

Accent: NorthWest
Best Friend: My Husband
Chore I hate: Cleaning the bathroom
Dad's name: Donald
Essential make-up product: none
Favorite perfume: don't wear any
Gold or silver? Silver
Hometown: Seattle
Interesting fact: I lived in the Czech Republic for 4 years.
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Kids: None yet.
Living arrangements: me and my husband in an apartment.
Mom's birthplace: WA
Number of apples eaten in the last week: 1
Overnight hospital stays: none
Phobia: not sure
Question you ask yourself a lot: Why do I have to go to work today?
Religious affiliation: Christian
Siblings: older sister (married, one daughter)
Time I wake up: 7am on weekdays
Unnatural hair color: Natural color is brown. I've never changed it.
Vegetable I refuse to eat: beets
Worst habit: Overeating
X-tra info? I love to watch movies!
Yummy food I make: Enchilada casserole
Zodiac sign: Pieces

[JuliaDH]

Morning ladies! The week is off to a great start! House is pretty much clean just need to get that laundry folded! Going to do groceries after I drop DD off at jk. Its to be a rainy day so I will be a work our DVD today not a walk or bike ride. My goal is to stay on program to acheive a result of a 30 lb loss with many many inches gone!

[Halichick]

I'm back! Here's my fact sheet:

Accent: East Coast Canadian, although I've been told I have a midwest accent.
Best Friend: My Husband
Chore I hate: Cleaning my room (lol makes me sound like a kid)
Dad's name: Kim
Essential make-up product: Mascara! (I have about 5 lashes on each eye!)
Favorite perfume: Depends on my mood. I've been loving Britney Spears-Curious lately.
Gold or silver? Silver
Hometown: North Sydney, NS
Interesting fact: I am ambidextrous
Job title: Self Employed/Real Estate Investor
Kids: 1 son (3.5)
Living arrangements: Me, hubby, and son in a condo.
Mom's birthplace: NS
Number of apples eaten in the last week: 2
Overnight hospital stays: Lots
Phobia: Open water
Question you ask yourself a lot: Why am I so fat when the rest of my family is skinny?
Religious affiliation: Agnostic, dabbling in Buddhism
Siblings: Twin sisters (younger)
Time I wake up: 8:30am
Unnatural hair color: Dark brown, it's all natural
Vegetable I refuse to eat: Okra
Worst habit: Being too lazy
X-tra info? I'm planning on adopting a retired greyhound from the US. I'm an animal fanatic, I've always wanted to work in a zoo.
Yummy food I make: Indian food!
Zodiac sign: Gemini!! *yay*