[Purplefirefly]

Nori--Does the trainer have your normal weight loads written down? Maybe he looked at it wrong, or doesn't have it written and remembered wrong? I think I would have said something about it being too light because you really need to be lifting adequate amount to work those muscles and get the most out of your sessions. Definitely speak up if he goes light again next time!

Chellez--stuffed peppers sound yummy

Ellie--We won't laugh at you...just post more often

Ginger--Congrats on losing more! You may be our biggest loser next week

Have to go get ready for BL workout I'll be working out but don't know about all the commercial things...I do those things in my Jillian DVDs and I'm afraid of overworking muscles or maybe those things wont' overwork?

[chellez]

Choices choices.... tonight is also Hollywood week for American Idol...

Looks like I'll be flipping back and forth trying to exercise as much as possible

[Nori71]

Originally Posted by Purplefirefly

Nori--Does the trainer have your normal weight loads written down? Maybe he looked at it wrong, or doesn't have it written and remembered wrong? I think I would have said something about it being too light because you really need to be lifting adequate amount to work those muscles and get the most out of your sessions. Definitely speak up if he goes light again next time!

I did say something after the first set. There were about 4 exercises that he started me too low on. But he was throwing in alternating this week...and also sitting on the ball while lifting to work on core at the same time. Maybe he was taking the weight down just to see how I adapted to the alternating vs. simultaneous lifting and sitting on the ball vs. standing. He probably knows what he's doing, and maybe for some people changing things up like that requires a drop in weights? Not me though.

I still have 3 hours until TBL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chellez]

OMG! I tried to hold one chair pose the entire commercial break... I was burning up by the end of the OUST commercial and it was the first one!

I have two tvs on in my parents house since AI is on and so is TBL... So I'm running from one room to another to watch both... cardio!

BTW.... my dinner is still not done!

[Soon2BFitChick]

Hafta watch my shows after they are in bed, but almost ready! Gonna go post my $ for the cruise.

I hope I'm not one who hasn't made some of you feel welcome here. I appreciate everyone on our team and am glad that each of you are here, new and old. I was a newbie on the last challenge. I really hope we don't have anyone else drop. We all need to be here and it really is a wonderful place to be when you want to lose. :

Hope you all had a great day, hugs, Selina

[GirlyGirlSebas]

Hi Bluesers! Just got back from our birthday dinner for my daughter. We went to a Japanese steak house. I stuck with shrimp and steak with some vegetables. They chop and fry that stuff up in butter, so it wasn't the healthiest option, but I tried to keep my portion small and skip the rice and I had diet coke. I really wanted some plum wine, but I was good. Then, I had a small slice of very very rich chocolate cake and a very small spoonful or Reeses ice cream. The sugar gave me a head rush...crazy, huh?

Karen - I must have been one of the lucky ones to see both the before and after glasses. Enjoy your new glasses! They really look great!

Originally Posted by krjpy

I think that maybe next time, since we do a QOTD, each person could be assigned a day for the challenge to present their question (not that I have provided one, but 1 is always up by the time I get on the thread)

The QOTD was just something I saw the Black team doing at the beginning of the challenge and I decided to start doing this for us each day as a way of sparking interest and communication within our team. But, I have no problem stepping aside and let others take this over.

Originally Posted by practiceliving

I have a question for the calorie counters - how the heck did you decide on a calorie range?

Like Purple (Thanks, Purple!) I calculated my calorie intake with Jillian Michael’s formula in her Winning by Losing book. I have to say, best decision I ever made as calorie counting and varying my daily count has really jump started my weight loss again.

Originally Posted by onthetee

The parasitic infection is one of the main causes for my weight plateau.

Wow! That is just amazing. I’ve never heard of something like this. I’m excited to see what happens next for you.

Originally Posted by Purplefirefly

I am feeling back to normal today despite all the stress. Just feels like my slump has lifted and I'm back to craving exercise, not wanting the bad foods, and ready to knock off the next 20 lb. and hit my 20% goal. I'M READY again! I knew that low period couldn't last long, and I guess a week wasn't too bad to tough it out, but it was very miserable for me the last week

That is wonderful news! I’m so glad to “hear” the excitement in your voice again!

McBender...Selina..Kelly...Zinke...Cristina...Dee. ..Jordan...Scgirl...Ginger...Ellie...Nori...Chelle z..... Its good to hear from each of you!

Well, I'm off to watch a little TV. I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Tonight is Biggest Loser, AI and the start of Big Brother. Biggest Loser is a given, but not sure what option #2 will be. I'm thinking it will be 1 hour of AI and then Big Brother. And I was complaining about the strike just a week ago?

[Nori71]

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas

The sugar gave me a head rush...crazy, huh?

It is crazy! Someone had some Sees candy at work last week and I took a bite out of a piece and it was crazy HOW SWEET it was. TOO SWEET. I actually spit it out and was pleased that it really didn't tempt me anymore!

[scgirl32]

I got a DVR for situations like tonight...Biggest Loser vs. American Idol! That's a decision I just couldn't make. Not to mention the fact that tonight is also the final night for Westminster (yes, I'm a dog dork!).

[Purplefirefly]

Rhonda--BB isn't airing until 4AM here due to a basketball game so I'll just record that...going to watch AI now from DVR...I that thing sometimes.

Chellez--yup, chair pose is killer but it works some hard to work places so it's worth it.

Selina--You have really inspired me with you almost half a year OP. That simply is amazing to me, so I decided to steal your idea if you don't mind. I re-wrote out exactly what my plan is and will start tomorrow shooting for a year straight OP. It seems impossible, but I know if I set my mind to it I can really do it. Thanks for the inspiration...and if you mind, please say so and I"ll come up with something different. It just strikes me as a truly amazing accompishment you should be so proud of yourself.

Nori--Yes, he probably has a reason to his madness, but he should listen to you as well if you know it's not necessary for you, right? Maybe he has to trust himself more, what do I know I just wanted to make sure you were voicing yourself and not just doing as told and not getting what you need...I myself would have a hard time speaking up, that's an issue I'm working on though

I have to go lay down everyone...I am so wiped out I can barely think straight tonight.

[heweysgirlalways]

Okay trying to catch up on some of the post.
First let me say KAREN I like your new glasses, they really look nice on you.

I'm not sure if their should be a limit on how many post the team members make each week. I'm speaking for myself here I've had a hard time the last 2 weeks just getting on here.

I've had a sick daughter who has asthma and she is in her room right now trying to sleep but coughing her head off. It's hard to get on here and post when your little ones are sick.

Also I got a computer virus and my husband has been working on my computer for a week now.

Then I was pretty depressed when I found out my son was having eye trouble and he could need surgery.

So if anyone has had any luck like me you know that posting is rough during these times.

I have always posted my weight on time as far as I know and that should be what counts. I do try to read everyones post as often as I can, but most of the time I don't get the time to reply back.

So I kinda feel like it would be unfair for anyone who may have sick children or family members. These times are not planned believe me if it was my kids would be healthy ALWAYS!

I also feel like sometimes the group gets to involved in trying to encourage the ones who gained. And they forget to pat the ones on the back who have lost weight that week. I think that the ones gaining all the time should not get a sweet little chat that next week you will do better.

I think that it should be more of a talk that not only are they doing this for themselves but we are now a team and if you want to be a part of the team then get up off your butt and lets see those pounds dropping. I'm not saying 10 pounds which we would all like to see but come on there are alot of people each week who gain how hard is it to really just take off 1 pound????

I just read where someone said that we should set a goal for the 1 pound a week. I think that's a really good idea because everyone here should be able to take off just 1 pound.

I really have just had a bad two weeks and I'm sick of being FAT! I think everyone here needs a 4 year old son who is as honest as mine.

This morning I went shopping because I don't have anything nice to put on. All I wear are tee shirts and pull on pants. I'm sick of that. So off to buy some jeans and a few shirts. I take my 4 year old son in the dressing room with me. He has picked out several shirts for me to try on. I take in about 4 different pair of jeans and about 10 tops. All the pants are just awful they come up right at the top of your butt and well for a fat person that's the last place you want the top of your pants lol

Okay so I'm trying these clothes on and I'm just about to cry. When my son decides to encourage me. (funny how they know what your thinking and they always have the right words

"He said those pants look good on your momma" and I like that shirt" I said "something like momma is just to fat for these clothes." Then he said "When I grow up I'm going to be a Doctor and I'm going to make you skinny" Now he knew that me not being fat would make me happy but at the same time it just broke my heart to hear him say that. The funny thing is after saying that he said how can I be a Doctor and I said you will have to go to school. He then said but how can I be a Doctor if I'm going to marry you But he figured it out lol he is going to marry me and just help a doctor do my surgery to make me skinny lol

With that being said I'M READY TO GET MY FAT BUTT UP AND START DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS WEIGHT I'M CARRYING AROUND. It's my fault that I'm fat and it's up to me to do something about it. So I'm guessing I can work harder and get this weight off sooner or I can wait about 20 more years and my son will have someone cut if off me lol and I don't know that I'll live 20 more years if I don't lose this weight. So I can't wait on him to rescue me.

Okay so throw some stones at me lol But hey you guys wanted us all to post lol and I wrote you a book!

So to end this

GET OFF YOUR BUTTS AND START MOVING MORE AND EATING HEALTHY! I know we all can do it!!!!!

[KrisR]

Frou-Frou, I totally understand what you are saying and tend to agree.

I am an infrequent poster to this challenge chat thread, twice I believe. And, like you, I'm not complaining or whinging at all here....but I feel a bit invisible. I know that with only 2 posts, I am not a part of the 'gang' and no one really knows me, and I'm ok with that. Truly. I check in and read when I can, but I don't get here daily. I know I should post more - but knowing and doing haven't converged yet.

It's not that I'm not interested and I'm certainly doing everything I can to lose weight and be a valuable team player - I guess I'm just not as talkative as others or I haven't felt like I have anything of value to contribute.

I also think that some have more time than others. I guess if there were participation rules, it would help everyone decide if they could really commit or not.

One other thing.....I don't think just because someone isn't losing weight that they aren't working their plan. Some of us just have screwed up our bodies for so long that getting it into a weight-loss mode is nearly impossible. I think it would be really sad to give someone the boot if they haven't lost in 2 weeks. Competition is good, but I think the bigger goal is support of each other.

Just my 2 cents worth. And, I hope I haven't offended anyone.

[FrouFrou]

GINGER... to your loss this week!

KRISR...glad to know I am not alone here, lol. You haven't offended me and I totally understand where you are coming from.

Thought I would drop by and say Hi since I was up. Will post my exercise and stuff for the trip challenge tomorrow.

[scgirl32]

I'm down another 1.4 pounds! Now I'm at 159.8. This is first time since elementary school (4th grade, to be exact) that I've been below 160 lbs! Whoo hoo!

[GirlyGirlSebas]

Good morning, Bluesers!

KrisR - Congratulations on being our biggest loser for week 4!
SCgirl - Congratulations on breaking out of the 160's!
Pam - You son is such a sweetheart! There is nothing quite like seeing things through the eyes of a child. My Hubby and oldest DD are so used to me "dieting" that they don't really get all that excited about my losses anymore. But,I can always count on my youngest DD to be my little cheerleader and celebrate each little scale victory.

I slept like a rock, but I'm feeling a little tired and down today. Maybe the sugar from last night is having an impact on me. Of course, it could be the weather. It is extremely overcast today....not one ray of sunshine to be found. My morning weigh-in could be bringing me down. The scales haven't budged for the last 4-5 days. I have started being inconsistent with tracking my calories and I've not been exercising at all. Today, its time to get back to the basics. I'll be tracking every single bite and I will do at least 30 minutes on the treadmill.

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

[Purplefirefly]

Rhonda, GET ON THAT TREADMILL and work that booty off You know you'll feel better after you do it, and you know after a few days it will feel natural again, so just START RIGHT NOW, go do it! Get it done and over with so it isn't hanging over your head all day...GO Maybe you need to set a specific time of day to exercise, so it can become habit? That helps me when I am starting to get back to it after a break.

scgirl! That is awesome being below 4th grade weight, amazing!

KrisR, I have felt invisible as well, but you know I got to thinking last night about this and realized that when I type on here I am helping myself as well. Those words of encouragement and tough love stick in my head and when I hit a hard time I actually think "what would I tell someone else?" So posting here helps me along the way, it keeps me in line and keeps all those positive thoughts in my mind. So I guess i shouldn't care so much if no one else listens, it's at least doing something for me. Everyone has something of value to add, so jump in. I've decided to try again, and I am just as busy as most others, esp. right now.

Pam, nice to see you post again! You better be doing that DVD today... and I want to hear you're nice and sore