Red Team Week 5 Chat
 

Week five thread! Also, if you have yet to read my final post in the week four thread, please do so. Thanks!

Hope everyone has a great start to week 5. I'm trying to play catch up since I took my first freebie this past week. So far so good. I've been on plan with eating. I do need to step it up and start working out for the week. Good luck to everyone!!

GO RED TEAM!!

Hi Red Team! None of us have heard for Dee either. Last time she was on she said she had a really busy week but she has said that before and appeared sporadically. We are starting to get worried too. Hope we hear from her soon.

That's so weird that no one's heard from dixied. Hope that mystery is solved soon!
Shan-I also took my first freebie week this past weigh-in. I was actually gonna post my gain, but then the night got away from me and I just didn't get to it. I wasn't all that thrilled to post a gain anyway, so it's just as well.

I feel 100 times better today than yesterday. I had nothing good to say about anything weight or weight-loss related yesterday. Thankfully though, I was able to regain perspective throughout the day and realize it's a long term commitment to health, not a quick fix to be skinny. In light of that, I spent the whole day OP, workouts and all, yesterday despite how I felt. I made a DELICIOUS stir fry for supper that reminded me that healthy does not equal boring/deprivation/bland. So, I'm back to better form and thrilled that it was only 1 off plan meal I was recovering from. On to healthier and happier things.... Let's rock week 5!

Originally Posted by RangerChic:
No word from dix yet on my end...

Also, I need to find a replacement myself as of the end of this month to lead this team. As of the week of November 1st, I cannot be the team leader anymore. I love everyone, I'm just so busy and November is only going to get more so. So, if you are interested, please drop me a PM. This would start as of the compiling of the weigh-ins from the week before, as Nov 1st is a Sunday. Thanks everyone.

In case anyone didn't see the very last post on week 4 chat, this is what RangerChic (Shannon) posted. Shannon I am sorry we are losing you midway through the game, first we seem to lose Dixied now you, it is a hard blow. You will be missed very much.

I hear MonteCristo is the new RED TEAM LEADER! :woohoo:

Originally Posted by IgetfitNStrongforme:
I hear MonteCristo is the new RED TEAM LEADER! :woohoo:

Yes, you heard correctly. I'll be taking over from Shannon November 1st (for week 7 weigh-in). I'm going to be working on coming up with challenges and other random stuff for the team in the next couple of weeks, so be prepared. :devil:

Originally Posted by MonteCristo:
Yes, you heard correctly. I'll be taking over from Shannon November 1st (for week 7 weigh-in). I'm going to be working on coming up with challenges and other random stuff for the team in the next couple of weeks, so be prepared. :devil:

Congrats again, I am ready for you to lead us on to Victory and Weight loss!
No lets kick some Blue Butt! :kickbutt:


:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

MonteCristo- So excited your going to be leading our team. Woohoo! Looking forward to the week 5 challenge being posted.

Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm halfway through the week here in SK. Wednesday morning has arrived!! Not to jinx anything, but I weighed myself this morning and I'm back to my original weight from week 3 (last week I had a freebie because I gained 3.5lbs). Hoping to really dive into some exercise starting today and moving throughout the rest of the week and weekend. I hope to post a good number loss for week 5.

IgetfitNStrongforme- What is your new avatar? Its really different from the one you had up before. :)

Originally Posted by shan84:
IgetfitNStrongforme- What is your new avatar? Its really different from the one you had up before. :)

Shan84, I am always changing it. :D


Dixied just posted the results for last week. Congrats to MrsVegan00 for being our biggest loser last week. Kiml1214 I knew you be up there congrats missy and Shan84 the super star of weight loss congrats and wfonseca3017 congrats to you as well.



Dixied has posted the 4th weeks results for the blue team just waiting for the Red Team's results.

Originally Posted by MonteCristo:
... so be prepared. :devil:

Uh oh, I think I just saw your inner Jillian trying to get free! ;)

I'm trying to release mine this week - gotta make up for that gain last week! :) It happens though, and I am finding it helps to repeat my motto below when I am feeling even slightly discouraged. I have to remind myself just how far quitting has got me in the past. Oh yeah, it gets me no where. It gets me bigger sizes, less self esteem and more tears in the dressing room. No thanks!

Here's to a very successful week for the red team!!

If your going to being out your inner Jillian, MonteCristo, I am so ready for you!!! I had a great day today. I stayed OP with food. I chased after preschool kids for 3 hours (something never on my schedule at work to do). I also did the 2 mile WATP video tonight after I got home from teaching the late night adult conversation class. I'm really happy with how I did today. I hope exercise wise it is a turning point for me to get back in the game and be more motivated to continue to stive for my goal. I'm in a halloween challenge and I only have 9lbs to go for that. How awesome would it be if I made that goal? I think it would be AMAZING! :) Wish me luck.

Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday. I'm off to sleep so I'm ready for everything Thursday will bring (105 middle school boys for a 2 day camp).

It looks like I'm going to be taking over a week early, so look out week 6. :evil: I will post the weekly challenge Sunday afternoon so everyone has a chance to look over it before the week starts. I'm getting so excited, and really motivated. What kind of leader would I be if I go off plan every other day?

Hope everyone is doing well. It is raining again today so it is dreary. My day started off horribly with when I emptyed the trash the bag broke, got to my van and there was a horrible smell (kids left an egg salad sandwhich in there over night) got delayed by 2 wrecks and finally when I got to work my umbrella broke so I was soaked by the time I got to the door. I am thinking it was a sign that I should have stayed in bed. Oh- well I am here and the day can only get better.

Ranger - Thank you for leading us so far!! Hope you'll be checking in with us when you can.

Shan - Way to go!! Sounds like you had a great day!!

MonteCristo - Bring it on. ;)

Amy - It's still early - hope your day improves!!

2lb weight loss for me on Week 5, my weigh in day is a Wednesday.

PROUD RED TEAM MEMBER

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Nicki

mommyofsix - I hope the rest of your day goes smoother. :hug:

Nicki54 - Congrats on the loss of 2lbs! :carrot:

JasonsLea - Shannon hasn't posted the official results, but from my numbers it looks like RED TEAM took the victory once again. :woohoo:

hi ladies!

wow, some changes are happening! congrats to our new team leader, and the the big losers this week!

my 5k is this sunday. i feel ok about it, i just hope i can finish it!

Mommyofsix: You need to send Los Angeles some of your rain!

MonteCristo: I am very excited for the Jillian in you to kick our butts and a little scared, I may need my mommy! LOL

Shan84: I'll do something better then wish you luck I'll pray for you.

Tinabinab: I think we should be afraid very afraid, I think MonteCristo might be Jillian's evil twin! LOL

Ms. Perception: I am glad you are felling better.

RangerChic: Thank you for all your hard work being our Team Leader.

DCapulet: You're doing a 5k?! I am very impressed, I don't think I could do 5 yards much less a 5k.

JasonLea: Hello!

Nicki54: 2lbs fantastic! :woohoo:


I had my exercise class with my ladies today and we sweated a lot and had a blast. I'm really tired; I pushed them hard as well as myself. I have been having a hard time with my snacking lately I’m craving food late a night not like me at all. I am wondering if I need some vitamin supplement, because I read cravings mean your body needs something. But I can't figure out what it is.

Had a good workout today. I upped some of my running intervals today and didn't feel like dying. woot! Hope everyone's having a good week so far.

Burn it! (this was my teams slogan from a biggest loser competition at my gym, I still like it)

Just checking in for the first time this week. Change is a comin. Thanks to all who help keep this thing going. I can be motivational, but don't think I could ever handle all the statistics part of the job. Thanks again.

I am just doing my thing every day. Work, workout, eat 1500 calories. I live the life of the tortoise and the hare.

Originally Posted by Cape Breton Chick:
Hey everyone!! So sorry I have been so out of the loop, I have been out of town since Sunday pretty much and just got home this evening... am going to try and catch up tonight! Hope everyone had a great week! :grouphug:

Angela,

I am glad you're back, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I see you started a new challange for us, thanks for helping us get motivated. I've signed and so has MonteCristo. :)

PS: Aclai4067 I am going to use Burn It in my signature, I hope you don't mind. I think it's a great slogan for the Red Team.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday. Heading into Friday morning here in SK. Not much planned today. We still have the middle school boys and I have 5 classes tomorrow teaching them (in English) about the ocean and sea animals. Woohoo! Haha. Anyways, I'm still on plan with my food this week. Still lacking in motivation for exercise. I don't know what to do to get it through my head that I need to do more. Of course winter time is coming quickly here and the weather is getting colder. I did find out how much a gym membership is in town. I'm just scared to go because 1) I'll be the biggest person there, and 2) Everyone else is Korean so its not like I can react to anything they say, let alone understand anything they say. I'm wondering if I should try going and just see what it is like. Maybe get on the treadmill and the bike. Just make an afternoon of it. Actually I think I'm ready to commit to giving it a shot. I'm going to make plans to go in on Saturday and do a last chance workout there before my weigh in on Sunday morning. You watched me write it, so now please hold me too it. :)

GO RED TEAM!!!

Originally Posted by KimL1214:

IgetfitNStrongforme~ Have your tried drinking a little extra water to see if that takes care of the craving?

A bit of frustrating day with a confrontation between my boss and I about my going on the 3FC website. I agreed not to go on during the school day anymore, but when she tried to say I couldn’t before or after either, I drew the line. There is no reason why I can’t and if it really bugs her, I’ll use a computer in another room.
This is my last 14 hour day this week, which makes a total of 3, plus three 8 hour days… I can’t wait to sleep in on Saturday!!!
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Sorry about your boss that does seem unfair. :hug: Don't let it get you down. I will try more water and see if that helps, plus I am going to try 3-5 serving of organic whole wheat a day. I wish I could just eat 1200 calories a day but my body just says more food please until I give in. 1600 calories is going to be hard but I think it will make all the difference at the scale.

Upped my running intervals a little more today. Still didn't feel like I was dying during, but... er... I feel it now. Someone come cook for me, I have not the strength to stand!

Hope everyone had a great Thursday. TGIF here in SK. Feeling good today and I think it's going to be a great day! :)

I've been a bit bored with baked chicken. I'm a pretty plain eater, I usually just put some garlic and mrs. dash on it. So to change it up tonight I stuffed my chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, light feta, and some kalamata olives. It was SO good!

receipe?
 

Originally Posted by Aclai4067:
I've been a bit bored with baked chicken. I'm a pretty plain eater, I usually just put some garlic and mrs. dash on it. So to change it up tonight I stuffed my chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, light feta, and some kalamata olives. It was SO good!

That does sound yummy, can you please post the receipe? :D


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MonteCristo: Can you please post what the results are for last week as Dixied only posted Blue Teams, which I think you gave to them. I believe Dixied went back to her sick bed.

RED TEAM WEEK 4 RESULTS

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I am really proud of how great Red Team is doing this time around. So far we've won 3 out of 4 weeks. Now that is something to celebrate! :yay: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Originally Posted by MonteCristo:
I am really proud of how great Red Team is doing this time around. So far we've won 3 out of 4 weeks. Now that is something to celebrate! :yay: :cheer2: :woohoo:

I was just thinking the same thing we have won 3 of 4 weeks! :woohoo:
Congrats to blkbarbie25 - 8.0lbs (2.6%), Nicki54 - 5.0lbs (1.98%), sunnigummi - 2.1lbs (1.33%) and jessicado22 - 3.0lbs (1.19%)! :woohoo:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Originally Posted by KimL1214:
IgetfitNStrongforme~ You should still see some good weight loss at 1600 calories!!!

Where is everyone? We tried the low ropes course out behind our school today, so my thighs are kinda sore right now as I really had to put a lot of effort into staying on the wire… Have a great weekend everyone!

I just woke up! I stayed up late until 3:00 AM watching Star Trek, I am such nerd! LOL What's a low ropes course? Yeah 1600 calories is okay but I just wish I could do what they do on TBL campus but then again they can't escape can they! LOL MONTECRISTO"S evil twin JILLIAN chains the doors! So have you been thinking up some challenges for us when you take over?

Sorry about the lack of results, I will have them to dix tomorrow. It's been a busy week (and somewhat bad) for me.

Red Team Spirit
 

I'm here posting everyday even if just saying hello to anyone who might stop in to read the thread. Sometimes feel like I'm talking to myself. :) But hey, I also recognize many people are really busy during the week. I just happen to have a lot of time on my hands and tend to spend countless hours throughout the week reading posts and replying to some as well. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. It's Saturday night here in SK. I did not make it to the gym but I did get a fitness video in tonight as well as quite a bit of housework. Tomorrow morning is my weigh in. I'm at least hoping that I lost enough to get back to where I was two weeks ago. I took a freebie last week because I gained. Hoping to have some good news to show for the week.

GO RED TEAM!!

Weigh-in day today. I'm down on my home scale this morning, and going to WW in about 45 min to weigh-in. It's cold as frick here. Yeah, I'm sure even colder up north, but 49 degrees is unacceptable to this southern girl. I can't wait to move to warmer climates (yeah, Georgia is too cold for me). So it looks like today's planned outdoor activities will be swapped for some gym time. The temp is supposed to come back up later in the week. But still, this is just reminding me of the challenge to come with winter ahead. This is the hardest time of year for me, not just because of all the holidays, but because the first hint of cold makes me want to hibernate!