I'm planning on watching the show while on my treadmill tonight!

Wow, we got chatty today...but lots of good stuff posted

QOD--I drink between 4-6 half liter bottles every day. I suck it down like a fish and often end up at 8 and peeing all night if I don't monitor myself. It helps me get through rough days without binging and when I exercise I easily down a couple bottles and another right after. I think this is why I have to pee so bad everytime I jump on the trampoline.

I spent 70 minutes hauling heavy bricks from one side of our big backyard to the other and i'm counting it as exercise...I worked the sides of my butt and abs really good, feeling them in that good way tonight. I will workout through BL as well. I am finally feeling happy and excited to get going again, after several days of forcing myself to do every little thing. I think it's because I got out in the sun today, seriously, I automatically felt better when it warmed up outside.

QOTD: I drink between 3-4 quarts of water a day. I've never really noticed the difference in anything other than overall I feel much better if I am drinking water rather than soda.

All this talk about bf% is frustrating me. A healthy 25% body fat for me is 180 pounds. In order to get into a healthy BMI I have to be under 153 pounds. I am sure the 180 is much more realistic. Or a size 10

Congrats on the grandbaby, Sara!!

It's snowing again...

Hi everyone.. Can't watch TBL when its on bc I'm the only one here with kids and they are tired and cranky and go to bed an hour after its starts but planning to watch after that and FF thru commercials. So can't do the chair thingy but will try it after they are all asleep! LOL. And on days when I can watch a show and do have to see commercials I'll do it then too.

I have been eating my high end again, even tho I lowered it by 100 cals. Just can't seem to make it on my old 1200 like b4. And not losing much bc of it. I have to eat lowww to lose. But being OP to me means staying under my 1600 since it's the highest I'm allowing. Guess I won't lose much til I stay low most of the week again. Just can't do it right now. I'm trying but today I picked up 3 rolls of film and looking thru them and found so many of the baby, her first bath, her during her first Christmas, her with my 90 yr old grandfather and my mom, her with the kids. Just too much to handle right now. Losing weight just isn't as big of a priority as it was. My dh is still very sad about his dad dying right b4 Christmas. Hard to be positive with things like they are right now. I'm sorry to be negative.

I am on day 157 and I try to be excited for that. At least I'm maintaining or losing a bit. Usually with me, I'm losing or gaining at ALL times. So I think the challenge will at least not let me give up on myself or my team. I need this challenge to keep me in the moment and somewhat optimistic.

We are just trying to get thru each day and that is no way to live. Can't wait for springtime bc I think this dreary weather is just awful when our moods are so low already from the losses we've had lately.

We are getting a babysitter on Sat (for first time in a very long time) and going to dinner with the group I'm in, a paranormal investigations group. We are eating at an already-chosen chinese buffet (where I will be sensible ). Then going to an old cemetary northeast of here at 9pm. Been in the group for years and this is my first ghost hunt with them. Think it'll be fun and we need to focus on something other than kids and work and grief. Wish me luck that it doesn't get rained out.

Maybe when we get a new baby things will be better. We could get a call any day. We still get very excited when they come, no matter how many we've lost. Awwwwwwww. They are sooooo sweet, tiny newborns.

Take care, and hope you all have a great week. Big hugssssss, Selina

Hi everyone,
I have been busy, busy, and busy. I've decided to buy myself an ipod to use when on my treadmill or doing my own exercises. Now the question is do I want the 4GB or 8GB one. I have tons of cds and I LOVE music so maybe I will get the 8GB.

I want to respond to some of the QOTD. I'm not sure about the order.

Favorite veggie--broccoli

What do I want to be when I grow up--I am very happy with what I do now. It feels so good to be helping others. As a reminder I am a Therapeutic Recreation Programmer: translation--I manage and/or implement recreation programs for individuals with disabilities

Realistic goal weight--I think so. Per the BMI chart I need to be 148 to be "overweight". For "normal" 123.5. I think its accurate because I have been 149 before and I definitely needed to lose more weight to feel comfortable in my own body. I've never weighed 120. The smallest I have ever been is 130 and that was in HS. Exercise does make a difference. I was a fat 130 but not a fat 149 (lowest adult weight). If that makes sense.

Water--I try to drink 72 oz a day. I don't always get it in but it does make me feel fuller.

The "Shay Plan" is going well. I maintained this week which is pretty good when you are changing your eating plan. I'm hoping to pull a loss next week no matter how big or small.

I understand 100%. While I haven't been in your shoes, we had a family crisis last year when my sister's ex kidnapped their 2 children and no one knew where they were. It was awful and I honestly could have cared less if I stayed overweight all the rest of my days. Not the right attitude, I know...but when such big life events happen we do tend to put our health on the back burner.

Hello everyone,

I just checked out the Weekly Results Thread and it looks like everyone is still doing great. 50 more pounds gone! That's awesome!

This week has been pretty bad for me. I only posted a 2 pound loss (which realistically is pretty good) and due to a few issues, I haven't exercised as much as I wanted too. I'm hoping to get another 60 minutes in before I go to sleep tonight and that will push me over 1,100 minutes for the month.

Here's hoping for more great losses next week!

Take care everyone!

John

Hey ladies!

I just wanted to drop by and let you all know that I'm still waiting to talk to Julz about the Black Team weigh in this week. It seems that some people magically disappeared from the Black Team weigh in thread this week, but they are still entitled their two freebie weeks before they can be officially removed from the challenge. (This is of course unless they let myself or Julz know in writing that they were quitting the challenge for good.)

So with that in mind, I still need to talk to her about that so the results still aren't final. I know Diva said she was expecting some nasty weather, so I pray she's ok. I'll hopefully know more tomorrow if she responds to my pm.

Thanks!

I'm feeling a little inspired by Bob doing yoga with his team, so I'm downloading a bunch of free yoga podcasts from iTunes. I actually found a TON of fitness video podcasts, so I think I'll be on a little downloading frenzy.

I'm trying to create a morning routine that isn't "hit snooze 25 times, throw myself in the shower, put my hair in a clip, throw on the nearest clean clothes, and run to the bus stop!" So - even though it's still Tuesday for some of us - I have a QOTD for Weds for you all! Do you have a morning routine? What is included in it - hygiene, fitness, breakfast, anything else? How long does it take?

John - Sorry you've had a hard week! Congrats on 2lbs - you're right that it is still a great loss!

Shay - I *heart* my iPod. I'm glad you'll be joining the cult.

Selina - I'm sorry you're hurting sweetheart. I am so inspired by your dedication to your self, your health, and your future. I'm so glad you and your hubby will get a night out this week! Date nights are so fun, and with the ghosts it should be really exciting too!

Sara - Congrats on the grandbaby!!

Victoria Ayumi - Congratulations on being the biggest loser for our team this week. Keep up the great work!
John - I am continually amazed at the time you are able to exercise. You say this has been a slow week but, geeze, that is a big old number for your monthly total thus far. Have you decided on a new piece of exercise equip.? I know you said it brings with it some sort of curse, but with the time you have been spending on your bike it seems a little variety may be good for you physically as well as mentally.
Rhonda - Congrats on getting those two pounds off so quickly. Calorie counting is a drag but mathematically it is a fail proof diet plan. I hope you are able to see some results to further validate your tremendous efforts. Thanks for remaining such an active member of our team in this thread, too!
Selena - I'm sorry your family is hurting. Have fun on your night out, you definitely deserve some fun.

So our little blue team had a bit of a trying week it seems. Hoping everyone stays positive and motivated and we can get those numbers rolling again. But I'm so proud that our team has remained intact for the most part. The chatter is slowing, but there weren't too many who missed the weigh in, so that is a positive.

Good morning, Bluesers! Hope you are doing well today.

First things first....Victoria Ayumi.... Congratulations for being the blue team's Biggest Loser!!

I'm feeling pretty good today...no headache and well rested. This means I have no excuse for not working out today. Counting calories is going well. Of course, I'm battling my negative thinking that says "this might not work for you." Argggh! Can someone turn that voice off, please?! Today is another 1200 calorie day. I'm following Jillian's advice to vary my calories for each day. I'm aiming for a 2 pound loss. Now, if I get my butt moving again on the exercise...its been a week...the I just might lose those 2 pounds.

Rosalie - hope those protein shakes work as well for you this time as they did last time.
Marianne - Bob also inspired me to take another look at yoga. I think it was his comment about staying young?
Fran - Thanks for you information on calculating body fat.
Soul Bliss - I totally understand about being an emotional hormonal freak. For anyone who doesn't believe that.....just ask my Hubby!
Sara - Congratulations, Grandma!
Purple - Its so good to hear that you're feeling more upbeat and positive after you day in the sun.
Selina - It is amazing that you have been able to maintain you weight loss despite the stresses in your life. After my Mom passed away in December 04, I gained another 75 pounds in less than 2 years. You're doing great! Hope you enjoy your date with Hubby.

To everyone I haven't spoken to personally, I've enjoyed reading your posts and getting updated on your progress.

Today, I will get on the treadmill for an hour! I know the weight will not come off without some sweat equity.

Hope everyone has a great on-plan day. GO BLUE!

Working from home can make you lazy! I get up, weigh, then wake the girls and get them off to school. I then brew a pot of coffee, heat up my oatmeal, chat a bit with the Bluesers and the 100lb club, then I sign onto my work site and get busy for 8 hours. Yep, I work in my jammies!

I keep making a plan to get dressed...maybe a little make-up and perfume....in the morning. But, my committment never lasts for more than a few days.

Down 2.2 more pounds!! Whoo hoo!

While I usually spend the commercial breaks chasing my dog around the couch (good cardio!), I tried the "imaginary chair" last night. I came *so* close to making it through the whole commercial break. I tried it during the second break of the night. They showed three commercials, two NBC promos, and a tag for the 11pm local news. For *most* shows that's what you get before they cut back to the show. But NOOO, not the Biggest Loser! There were still two more local commercials to go! I made it to the beginning of the first of the local commercials before I finally collapsed!