Biggest Loser Challenge Group

by HealthyNewfie on November 20th 2009 at 10:20 am

Have a great weekend everyone.   Make it a happy healthy one!! ;-)

by billcole on November 19th 2009 at 3:26 pm

Yes you should.  Hunger is certainly the main tip off that your body neds food.  Eat the cals--that way you don't risk screwing up your metabolism.

by Whitebikini on November 20th 2009 at 5:34 am

 Yes.  You should.  At least some fruit or something.  Otherwise your body will start to "panic" and you'll never lose those last 10 pounds.  

by HealthyNewfie on November 20th 2009 at 10:21 am

Having a day or two a week with low calories will not hurt you but eating below your BMR every day will cause your body to go into conservation and will not allow you to rid those last 10 lbs.
 
 

by chippererica10 on November 20th 2009 at 2:21 pm

If it's one day don't sweat it, but on your gym days make a concious effor to eat more calories throughout the day. Add in protein and fats. Have some peanut butter on your toast, or scramble your eggs with some olive oil. Have a protein shake with your lunch, or eat some almonds mid-afternoon.
 
When adding in calories go for protein! Your body uses 35% more calories to break proteins down than any other macronutrient.

by CharityShantell on November 19th 2009 at 1:42 pm

I have jillian but I couldn't find bob :(

by angiemm on November 19th 2009 at 4:58 pm

I have Bob but couldn't find Jillian!

by Cungem on November 20th 2009 at 7:06 am

:) 
Here's Bob:
www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Harper/72354825204
Here's Jillian:
www.facebook.com/jillianmichaels

by skiniminimew on November 20th 2009 at 7:27 am

Double Post! 

by skiniminimew on November 20th 2009 at 7:27 am

Thanks for posting this! I <3 them and now i'll be inspired and reminded everyday when i log on! Thanks so much! I'm soooo doing that challenge today...starting NOW

by ereilly311 on November 20th 2009 at 7:43 am

I love following them too and I have followed a bunch of contestants from BL which is very inspiring. You should look at Shay's, she has recent pictures up and she is beautiful. And she always posts some of her work outs, grocery lists, where she gets work out clothes, etc. Its pretty cool. Another one I like to follow is Tara from last season.

by skiniminimew on November 19th 2009 at 8:34 am

thanks for sharing...i heard about this but didnt get a chance to read or watch it

by freckles314 on November 19th 2009 at 9:38 am

Holy crap!  Thanks for sharing.  They work out for 6 hours a DAY!  My goodness, I feel like I've kicked but if I do 45 minutes LOL

by Cungem on November 19th 2009 at 10:18 am

I think they exercise 6-8 hours a day at the ranch, so they are keeping up with it until the finale.  I guess it's a full time job if you want to win and drop big numbers.  

by ereilly311 on November 19th 2009 at 11:50 am

Yeah it really is like a full time job. I wish I could fit in that much exercise a day, but I'd definitely need someone to push me to last that long every day. Ideally I like my work outs to be 1.5-2 hours long, but lately I've only been getting 1 hour ones in. I don't feel too bad about it though since I'm usually going to play basketball, soccer or volleyball later in the evening.

by rjct on November 19th 2009 at 2:04 pm

I'd need someone to go to work for me if I exercised half that much. Thanks for the link. I love Rebecca's transparency ... I think that's why she was one of my favorites.

by CharityShantell on November 19th 2009 at 8:39 am

Danny's daughter made you WANT to cry? I bawled my eyes out! You know how all the contestants are always crying? My theory is that they're under so much stress working out 8 hours a day that their emotions are on a tight leash. I've been feeling like that lately :o).

Danny is my fave to win it. I really have no affinity for any other contestant. Maybe I just relate to him the most. It's so funny how he's starting to get handsome. I wish they had NOT taken his salt & pepper away, though. I've always been partial to the salt & pepper look. I have to admit he looks younger though.......  :o)

by jkbowman on November 19th 2009 at 12:27 pm

Hi, gang.  I'm new to the group, but Danny is also my favorite to win and has been for some time.   That said, I have to admit that I was a little taken back by his 'transformation'.   Perhaps it's because I have a soul patch myself (need to update my pic), but I think that's not it.  Danny is a former rocker.  As such,  I'm willing to bet the soul patch is a reflection of how he sees himself and probably something that makes him feel good about himself.    As for dressing him in a baby blue sweater vest - oh man. I bet that was a first for that.  -  imho, They made him look younger but not better.  Then again, that may just be me...

by rjct on November 19th 2009 at 2:03 pm

I agree that Danny looked younger, but not necessarily better. Although, his face was much younger without the soul patch. I did not like the clothing choice for him ... it was too Archie for me (not that I'm Betty or Veronica). But, I do like him. He tries to be consistently supportive and encouraging.
 
The saddest part for me was when his young daughter said she couldn't wait for her own journey. As someone who has battled weight most of my life, that just spoke volumes to me. I hope they can help her now, while she's young.
 
As an 'older' (55) woman, I was appalled at the outfit they put Liz in. We weigh about the same and, trust me, at this age and weight, those arms do not need to be flapping in the wind. But, I did think her hair was darling. Too bad I don't like her.
 
I do like seeing how they (the ones kicked off) look today. Rebecca has done an amazing job. Good for her!!

by jkbowman on November 19th 2009 at 3:00 pm

Yep -  I'd agree with all of that; especially the part about Rebecca.   She really has done great.   As for Danny,  you made me smile.  Archie nails it!  ;)

by rjct on November 19th 2009 at 5:33 pm

jk - Sadly, many on this thread won't even know who Archie is. I'm glad somebody understood my reference.

by Whitebikini on November 20th 2009 at 5:44 pm

 Just so you know...I loved Archie comics.  Some of the only comics I ever read :)

by ereilly311 on November 19th 2009 at 5:52 am

I saw that on GMA this morning, thats crazy and disgusting! I didn't get to see the whole story they did on it, but they said a bag of popcorn and a soda at the movies is 3 days worth of fat!

by freckles314 on November 19th 2009 at 6:25 am

Yeah, I always stay away from movie food period.  But not only are the calories high, but I pay enough just to see the movie!  It's expensive as HECK!

by cmjanssen on November 19th 2009 at 6:44 am

I am going to watch New Moon at midnight tonight and I am sure glad I saw this before I left!!!!
 
Guess I will sneak in some dried fruit!!!

by skiniminimew on November 19th 2009 at 7:04 am

Oh man i totally ate half a medium popcorn last sunday and i'm planning to see new moon on Saturday and was totally planning on geting popcorn! :( Boo to that! Maybe i'll bring my own!! :P

by gloriainny on November 19th 2009 at 9:46 am

This may be tacky but I pop my own 94% Fat Free popcorn at home and sneak it in my purse.   I have to have my popcorn with my movie!
 

by Cungem on November 19th 2009 at 10:57 am

Ha ha ha it is not Tacky Gloria!  I justify it as saving calories and money!  I'd buy their popcorn if it was 94% fat free.  I usually take a bag of pop chip and a bottle of water in my purse, he he he he...

by rjct on November 19th 2009 at 2:06 pm

I refuse to look at this. I go to the movies once or twice a year ... I don't want to know! (I like denial - unfortunately, that's how I've gotten to be this size.)

by rjct on November 18th 2009 at 7:09 pm

Feel better soon!! 

by creativityshop on November 19th 2009 at 3:43 am

Be careful about pushing it too soon.  Hope you feel better.   Cathy

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 3:54 pm

5 contestants left, so my guess is one episode to get down to the finalists then a vote with the live finale a week later.

by ereilly311 on November 19th 2009 at 5:59 am

Wow I can't believe the show is already that close to being done!

by freckles314 on November 19th 2009 at 6:26 am

It seemed shorter, but I think they had less participants this season.

by erin384 on November 18th 2009 at 12:36 pm

I think that that is awesome!  Way to go!!

by CharityShantell on November 18th 2009 at 1:28 pm

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I just barely started incorporating a tiny bit of slow jogging into my workouts so I know it's a BIG deal. Yayyyy!!

by tjones73 on November 18th 2009 at 1:54 pm

I think that is a great feat!  I am working through the Couch to 5K program as well.  It is not easy and quite an accomplishment for myself since I have never run before.  I am on week 6, day 2 and I am loving the program.
You are doing great job!  Congratulations! 

by rjct on November 18th 2009 at 2:18 pm

I bow down to your amazing feat! Good job!! I ran for 45 seconds yesterday and just wanted to be put out of my misery. 30 minutes is amazing!! Congrats!!!

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 3:48 pm

As a dedicated walker and nonrunner my hat is off to you.

by gloriainny on November 18th 2009 at 4:00 pm

Kudos to you! Awesome!
My goal is to one day run a half marathon! and believe me you are a lot closer to that goal than I am. I need to sign up for the Couch to 5K program too. 

by moshjeier on November 18th 2009 at 4:24 pm

Awesome job! That's a huge accomplishment!

by Grandmamojo on November 18th 2009 at 4:53 pm

 I agree...it is totally awesome!

by staceyspeager on November 18th 2009 at 8:44 pm

Awesome work!!   Keep it up you will be running a half marathon in no time!!! 

by angiemm on November 19th 2009 at 5:03 pm

That is fantastic!  I did the program last year and it made it possible for me to run a 5k without taking walk breaks!  It is an awesome program!  I remember the first time I ran for 30 min straight and how awesome it felt.  Actually, I still feel that same accomlished feeling every time I do it.  I still can't believe I am fit enough to run that long!

by Kandibar181 on November 18th 2009 at 10:48 am

HI mdroches.... I am by all means no expert, but after peaking at your food diary, I would almost say that in most cases you are not eating enough. Specifcally on the days you are exercising. You seem to be really all over the map as far as your NET totals are concerned. I am like that alot too but I experimented with something you might want to try as well.  Try to be more consistant, say no more or less than 100 calories from your NET total for 1 week straight everyday. I did this for a week after being stuck at a stand still for about 3-4 weeks, and to my suprise, I dropped 4.5 lbs that week!! I was amazed! It is kind of tough to do, but I have faith that you will find a way to make it work. Let us know if you try it and how it works for you =)
 Good luck!

by HealthyNewfie on November 18th 2009 at 11:08 am

Hi there,

I weigh 135 lbs and I eat between 1500  - 1600 calories a day.  I just peaked below to see how much you weigh and I don't think you are eating enough.

Sometimes when you eat too little calories your body will react in a way that it will conserve all the food you are eating in fear that you will start to starve yourself.
 
I tend to use the Harris Benedict Equation to figure out how many calories to eat.  www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/
 
I use the sedentary formula and eat back my calories that I really work out.  What I mean by 'really workout' is the amount of calories I did through exercise where I got my heartrate to a burning fat rate.

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 3:50 pm

These two have it right.  Consistency is the key.  Work on getting your net calories consistent and see what happens for a week or so then tweak it.

by tacarino on November 19th 2009 at 2:44 pm

This helps me too. I've been in the same situation, 159 since Nov 1.  So I'm gonna give it a try too. Thanx for the good question.

by mdroches on November 19th 2009 at 7:29 pm

Thanks so much ladies!!! I will give it a whirl...and work on the consistency. 
 
On a good note though,  I was down 2 lbs this morning!! woohoo!!!  I've decided that I'm doing myself a terrible injustice by weighing myself daily...so I'm going to stop that right now.  I've done a low-carb diet in the past (never again) , and you lose so much weight so fast that I've been discouraged at "normal and healthy" weight loss.
Tacarino...let me know how it works for you too!!

by Poettis on November 18th 2009 at 9:01 am

My post got away from me...My weight today is 263.  My 1st goal weight is 240.  I'm taking it off in small achievable increments; at least that sounds like a good idea to me.  What do you all think?  Should I just focus on the total end goal from the beginning?

by tjones73 on November 18th 2009 at 9:01 am

Every Tuesday we weigh in. Prettygirl08 starts a thread for the weigh in each Tuesday. You reply to that with your stats.  SW = starting weight at Livestrong BW = beginning weight on this challenge LW = last weeks weight CW = current weight   Hope this helps.  Glad to have you here and I'm sure you'll do great! Good luck.
 
Just saw your second post. I also have smaller goals. My ultimate goal is to get to 135lbs.  But I have mini goals of 10, 20, 30, etc pounds lost. I like to have smaller goals worked into the big goal. It makes it seem a little less overwhelming and a little more possible.  I think it all depends what works best for each of us individually. 

by krisnic03 on November 18th 2009 at 9:22 am

Little goals are great - they are a great way to get a motivational boost when you meet them! I also create NON-food rewards for meeting those goals. Like shopping trips with a certain amount of money or being able to buy something I really want. For me it's another way to keep the motivation going. Good luck! 

by cwlorene on November 18th 2009 at 9:38 am

Welcome to the group Poettis.  If I can help in any way just let me know.

Christy
cwlorene@aol.com

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 3:51 pm

Welcome to the group.  Good luck.

by LoriGloria on November 18th 2009 at 7:03 am

 
Welcome to the group !! 
We are all here to help and support you ! 
YOU CAN do this !! I know you can !!
Be Strong..
Be healthy
Be happy !! :)
Be the best YOU can be ! 
This is a great start to the rest of your life ! 
 
 

by Grandmamojo on November 18th 2009 at 7:15 am

 Welcome Eric,
I'm new here too. We can do this!
Jo

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 7:45 am

Welcome to the group.

by cwlorene on November 18th 2009 at 9:37 am

Welcome to the group Eric.  If I can help you in any way let me know.

Christy
cwlorene@aol.com

by HealthyNewfie on November 18th 2009 at 11:09 am

Welcome and good luck on your new journey of healthy eating

by LoriGloria on November 18th 2009 at 7:01 am

 
510.10 pounds on this challenge after week 9 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is just awesome Congrats to everyone !

by jeangray on November 18th 2009 at 7:19 am

Hi!  Thanks for doing this!  I actually lost 1.6 this week not 21.6. I wish I lost that much!  That'd be goal in a week! 
 
Congrats to all the losers!  Great job!

by rjct on November 18th 2009 at 11:08 am

Wow - thanks for not having a biggest gainer of the week list! Congrats everybody on your successes! Let's kick some fat!!

by Cungem on November 18th 2009 at 6:37 am

I noticed that too!  That is cute that they are pairing up.  Rebecca looks so good.  I was shocked when she said she is dating Daniel.  He's a sweet kid and I am happy for the 2 of them.  I think Daniel is 19 and she's 25.   I was sad to see her eliminated and was equally confused by Rudy's reasoning.  He must hold a lot of grudges, I guess it goes back to his conversation with Jillian, he holds everything inside.  I guess it came out at the elimination his true feelings?  who knows, I can understand Rebecca's hurt  or maybe it was just a cop out reason.  I guess my favorite among the remaining is Danny.  He looked so much younger with his makeover!  They all looked so good.

by billcole on November 18th 2009 at 7:49 am

She did look good on Leno.  She's 5 or 6 years older than Daniel--if they last that's not important.  Both are kids.  Good luck to them.
 
And didn't Danny look 15 years younger after the makeover?  Wow.  Maybe I need one to.  I could stand to be 15 years younger all of a sudden.

by rjct on November 18th 2009 at 11:06 am

Danny did look younger, but I couldn't believe how they dressed him. I thought it looked like something preppy out of the 60's. I was also sad that it seemed like Rudy was already growing back his beard. He looked so much better without it.
 
Gosh, funny - I love that I'm critiquing them! After they had professionals do it.
 
I was sorry to see Rebecca go. I don't see her and Daniel together, but I think it's only because we just get glimpses of them on the show.
 
I didn't get Rudy's comments at all. Oh, well.

But, I think my favorite moment was seeing how excited Rebecca was for Amanda's weight loss. She knew it meant she was at the bottom, but she was truly excited for her friend. I think that's why I like her - she is open with her feelings and gets so excited about things.

by HealthyNewfie on November 17th 2009 at 7:53 pm

That sounds like a good idea...wish it came on earlier here!! 

by Cungem on November 18th 2009 at 4:43 am

Usually when I watch BL, I'll do arm curls, crunches, and legs.  :)

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 3:08 pm

If you e-mail the two pictures to my personal e-mail address I can make it work with my scanner.  Let me know and I will PM you my personal e-mail address.

by CharityShantell on November 17th 2009 at 4:06 pm

I was thinking you could copy and paste them into "Paint" program and save them as one? Not sure, though....

by HealthyNewfie on November 17th 2009 at 7:54 pm

I did mine in Paint!!

by billcole on November 17th 2009 at 8:00 pm

It's easy to do with any graphics manipulation software like photoshop or picture it. 

by ereilly311 on November 17th 2009 at 8:28 pm

I agree with Charity and Newfie, you can copy them both into paint and then crop them to make it fit the way you want.

by krisnic03 on November 17th 2009 at 5:30 am

BW: 198 Aug. 09
SW: 206.9
LW: 196
TW: 194.8

by louisesms on November 17th 2009 at 5:35 am

BW = 150
SW = 148.2
LW = 151
TW = 151.4
 

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 5:37 am

This is for two weeks since I missed last week due to a funeral.
I do say it is ugly but I need to report it.
BW: 330
SW: 294.8
LW: ???    Last check in 11/2/09  299.4
TW: 304.8
 
+ 5.4 lbs  gained in two weeks.    I know I will not make my goal but I will work on losing this again.

by fitladyj on November 17th 2009 at 5:41 am

This weeks weigh-in BW 255   SW 236  (May 25, 2009) Last week  224 This Week  222 (Nov 17, 2009) Weight Loss 2 pounds Total Loss 22 (Nov 17, 2009)
Last week's posting omitted - Not sure if prettygirl got email so posting again.Loss 6 pounds LBW 255   SW 236  (May 25, 2009) Last week  230 This Week  224 (Nov 10, 2009) Weight Loss 6 pounds Total Loss 20 as of Nov 10 2009

by Grandmamojo on November 17th 2009 at 5:52 am

 BW: 200 Nov 17-09
SW: 200
LW: n/a
TW: 200
Hey team members-just celebrated my 43rd wedding anniversary. WooHoo!

by LoriGloria on November 17th 2009 at 6:07 am

BW:  266 on Feb 2nd 2009 SW:  IDK maybe 191 or so LW: 182 TW: 180 ! :)   -86 pounds ! 14 to go !! :)
I REALLY WANT to weigh around 178 by Thanksgiving and 166 by Christmas !!!  pleeeeese ! 

by cmjanssen on November 17th 2009 at 6:31 am

BW: 275
SW: 232
LW: 223
TW: 220
-3 pounds!!! 2 of those are the gain from a week prior but I will take it. Hope to be in the teens next week!!!

by malinoke on November 17th 2009 at 6:52 am

BW: 275
SW: 266.5
LW: 248.4
TW: 244.2
-4.2lbs!  Busted through last week's minor plateau!  My goal is 240 by Thanksgiving - it's coming up fast, but I'm not going to stress over it!

by skiniminimew on November 17th 2009 at 6:53 am

BW: 205
SW: 185
LW: 180.4
TW: 180.2
Lost 0.2lbs...considering i took last week off...I'll take it!!! :)

by lianneu on November 17th 2009 at 7:22 am

Started Nov 10
BW: 227
SW: 227
LW:227
TW:222.4
Lost 4.6lbs

by teacher12 on November 17th 2009 at 7:26 am

 Started: Aug 2, 2008
BW: 284
SW: not sure
LW: 221.4
This week: 219
Loss of 2.4 lbs.
I am so scattered lately. I am making my food choices a priority but not tracking or keeping track of my weight like I should. I have been hovering around 220 since my surgery in March. At least I haven't gone back up to 284!

by erin384 on November 17th 2009 at 7:40 am

BW: 179
SW: 148.6
Last Weigh in : 147
Last Week: 148
TW: 147

by Juggler on November 17th 2009 at 8:16 am

BW:  330
SW:  269.8
LW:  266.2
TW:  260.0

by jeangray on November 17th 2009 at 8:56 am

BW: 179.6
SW: 170.0
LW: 165.0
CW: 163.4!!
Yea!! Plateau is toast!!  Wee!  -1.6lbs.  I'll take that and I'm now a size 10!!!  I can't remember the last time I was a size 10!!  I can go into stores now and buy clothes without getting depressed! Yea!!!!  I love you guys!

by Dianaofthewood on November 17th 2009 at 9:08 am

BW:  150.8
SW:  140.8
LW:  143.0
CW:  137.5
Difference:  -5.5 lb.  I didn't post to the last couple weigh-ins because the post wasn't available when I checked in or I forgot.  But that is the weight I posted to the last weigh-in I posted to....yeah...
 

by tjones73 on November 17th 2009 at 9:11 am

BW = 202
SW = 192
LW = 176.4
CW = 175
- 1.4 lbs lost this week!  I will take it.  That puts me at 27lbs total loss. Yeah.  Great job everyone!

by billcole on November 17th 2009 at 9:14 am

BW & SW:  249.8
LW:  234.6
TW:  233.8
16 pounds gone even though it's only .6 for the week.  Oh well.  I'm focusing on the 16, not the 0.6.

by tjcpa on November 17th 2009 at 10:03 am

BW: 170
SW: 157.8
LW: 157.8
TW: 158.6
Gain of 0.8
 

by creativityshop on November 17th 2009 at 10:48 am

BW: 150
SW: 128.5
LW: 122.5
CW: 123
+.5
I wasn't very careful this weekend.  I am glad that it isn't anymore.  Cathy

by moshjeier on November 17th 2009 at 11:00 am

BW: 305
SW: 226
LW: 208.6
TW: 205
Lost: -3.6lbs, and you know what that means?
 
I have officially lost ONE HUNDRED POUNDS since February 1st! Yahoo! I went from a XXXL shirt and a size 40 jeans to a Large shirt and size 32 jeans. I have also gone from over 40% body fat to 19.5%!

by LoriGloria on November 17th 2009 at 11:30 am

Moshjeier !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man !!!! What a thrill that is for you I am sure !! 
I am so happy for you!!! CONGRATS on a job well done !! 
 WAY TO GO !!! YAY~~~
 

by hollybear1812 on November 17th 2009 at 12:31 pm

BW- 181.1
SW- 175.3
LW- 176.3
TW- 178.2
+1.8....this has not been a good couple weeks first the funeral and now last week wed. i was at a sabres game and went face first down the staeps into the plexi glass....ended up with a concussion, messed up my cervical spine, ripped a tendon in my elbow and not sure yet what i did to my knee just got done with x-rays so needless to say....my doc has me sitting resting and doing nothing....except school. but considering i guess its not too bad as far as my weight. ill just have to try to eat the best i can and settle 4 hopefully losing that way. congrats 2 all losers
 

by bigbearhug9742 on November 17th 2009 at 12:38 pm

BW:232.5
SW:220.5
LW:209
TW:207.6
Down 1.4 for the week  i am plugging away at my goal of 200lbs
I am in week four of the 100 pushup program and i think my muscle gain is great but i think it is slowing down my weight loss that or the pizza
congrats to all who post on here week in and week out its lifestyle change and not a just eat what i want when i get to my goal weight

by Kandibar181 on November 17th 2009 at 12:45 pm

BW - 181.5
SW - 183.5
LW - 175.5
TW - 175
Loss .5

by cwlorene on November 17th 2009 at 1:56 pm

BW:  307
SW:  278
LW:  270.2
TW:  268.2
-2 lbs. :-)

by steph2258 on November 17th 2009 at 1:56 pm

BW 239 SW 204.4 LW 188.4 TW 187.0 Loss of 1.4 this week!!!! Not as much as i would like normally, but im thrilled with it. Had my birthday saturday and i did have a little piece of sugar free cake and ice cream and still managed a decent loss.  
 
Congrats Moshjeier!! Its an awesome feeling isn't it?? Keep up the great work!!

by cwlorene on November 17th 2009 at 2:00 pm

GREAT JOB MOSHJEIER!!!!

by tacarino on November 17th 2009 at 3:15 pm

Having a surgery one week ago I am VERY happy I maintained. Had ZERO exercise for 5 days. Low impact aerobics, light wieghts high reps, and paying close attention to my food for the last two day. I know I would be down, but like I said very happy!!!!
BW 198
SW 176
LW 159
W 159

by raekay on November 17th 2009 at 3:35 pm

Hello all not a good week
BW: 225.0
SE: 224.8
LW: 204.8
TW: 206.8
Gained +2 lbs.

by chadziu2 on November 17th 2009 at 3:51 pm

BW 188
SW 185
LW 178.5
TW 177
-1.5 wooo. in the 170s. hoping to stay there and move into the 160s before i know it!

by moshjeier on November 17th 2009 at 4:29 pm

Thanks everyone! It really is a great feeling!

by andieposey009 on November 17th 2009 at 4:53 pm

I was traveling a lot over the past 2 weeks and didn't get a chance to weigh in...so here it is
BW 214
SW 195
LW 192
TW 192
No change..but that's good because I ate way too much while traveling. Luckily there was a gym at the hotel last week.

by mdroches on November 17th 2009 at 6:00 pm

Greetings Everyone,
 
This is my first "weigh-in", so prayerfully next week's numbers will be better...
 
BW  291
SW  281
LW  280
TW  279

by rjct on November 17th 2009 at 6:12 pm

Almost everybody is doing so well! But, I'm swallowing my pride and posting my gain.
 
BW: 230
SW: 207.8
LW: 192.4
TW: 196.4
Gain = 4.0 pounds
Can anybody say meltdown? Back on track today.

by wrkinprogress on November 17th 2009 at 9:03 pm

Im new to this group but look forward to the challenge and happy with the start of my journey!
BW: 244
SW: 235
LW: 239
TW: 233
 

by staceyspeager on November 18th 2009 at 12:17 am

SW = 224
TC = 189
LW = 182.5
TW = 183...
+.5 - a high sodium week...

by jeangray on November 17th 2009 at 8:58 am

Congrats on your 43rd wedding aniversary!

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 3:10 pm

~~~~~CONGRATULATIONS~~~ on your 43rd wedding anniversary.

by jeangray on November 17th 2009 at 9:02 am

Hi Lianne,
 
I can really emphathize with you on the starting and stopping. I would do the same thing lose 15-20 lbs and then quit.  I've been really motivated and am now at the lowest weight I've been in about 15 years.  I really believe that a big part of my success is the website and all the people in this group in particular. It's amazing how many people are going through exactly what you are.  Just keep posting and if you need help and motivation ask for it.  There are a lot of caring people here that want to see you succeed.  You can do it!!  No, you will do it!
 
Cheers!
Jeanine

by billcole on November 16th 2009 at 1:08 pm

Welcome to the group.

by moshjeier on November 16th 2009 at 4:47 pm

Welcome and good for you on making a decision to change your life. I think you will find this group to be an awesome support channel both in good and bad times.
 
We do weigh-ins every Tuesday so I hope to see you joining in!

by angiemm on November 16th 2009 at 8:39 am

ok, I'll do the butt kicks.  Any takers on 25 crunches?

by CharityShantell on November 16th 2009 at 8:55 am

I did 30 crunches this morning, does that count?? :o)

by ereilly311 on November 16th 2009 at 9:13 am

I'll take all of those, next person do 30 mountain climbers

by jeangray on November 16th 2009 at 9:17 am

I got your mountain climbers!  Next person do 25 Sumo squats!

by skiniminimew on November 16th 2009 at 10:00 am

I'll take those sumo squats!! 
Next do 15 pushups!

by blastomatica on November 16th 2009 at 10:32 am

I will take those... Next person do 30 knee lifts

by HealthyNewfie on November 16th 2009 at 10:35 am

Done
 
Next person do a 100 skips (with or without a skipping rope)

by CharityShantell on November 16th 2009 at 10:42 am

15 (modified) pushups, DONE!
Next do 20 lying leg raises.

by billcole on November 14th 2009 at 11:01 am

Probably a water fluctuation.  See if it goes away over the next 2 days.  Good luck.

by CharityShantell on November 14th 2009 at 2:48 pm

Scales say nothing about body composition. That's why I only take stock in a monthly weigh-in, not daily or weekly. Don't get me wrong, I use the scale sometimes every day (and today I was up a couple lbs for some reason), but I refuse to worry about short trends, only longer ones. For example, I always seem to magically drop 5 lbs 1 day after my period ends (sorry for the guys in the group).

I was just thinking the same thing Bill said while I was reading your post. Your body can hold onto water for a number of reasons, like a big change in schedule, big anticipation or excitement for something happening out of the norm (like travel), or just the sodium in some restaurant foods, etc.

Hang in there...

by HealthyNewfie on November 15th 2009 at 5:15 am

Use the scales as only a small measure of your success.  As Charity States the scales don't say anything about your body composition.  It could be water retention (Drink lots of water) but more so measure yourself.   Ask yourself these questions?
 
Did you eat 3500 more calories then your normal eating allowance?  As ONE pound is 3500 calories.  So for you to gain 4.5 lbs you would have had to eat more then 15,000 calories over and above your daily allowance. 
 
Are your clothes tighter then yesterday???
 
Hang in there..most restaurant are full of sodium to make it taste so yummy.
 
 

by jeangray on November 16th 2009 at 9:21 am

That happened to me before too.  Don't sweat it.  I did that one night with Chinese food and gained like 4 lbs.  The next day it went away.  I think HealthyNewfie is right, it's the sodium in the food.  It makes you retain water big time.  Even if you didn't add any the restaurant does.  You are doing a great job and don't let this derail you!

by CharityShantell on November 14th 2009 at 2:52 pm

Way to get a workout in during all that motivating yelling! LOL

Hmmm.... I think there are at least 6 contestants so we're some weeks away from the finale. Just a quick note... Online they don't post the previous week's episode until Tuesday morning. So right now there is one episode that's not up there yet. I also watch past episodes at hulu.com.

by HealthyNewfie on November 15th 2009 at 5:21 am

I just looked at your diary....why are you eating so little calories?  800 calories a day is very low and could be the reason why your body is reacting in a negative fashion.
 
I know this is something that is totally against biggest losers but I have IBS and when I have problems with the BM I eat something greasy and be assured it works.
 
Try to increase your calories 800 calories cannot be giving you all the nutrients required.  Talk to your health advisor.

by jeangray on November 16th 2009 at 9:24 am

You sholdn't eat less than 1200 calories a day.  I had the same problem a few weeks ago.  Fiber helps but again, I agree with HealthyNewfie, a greasy meal really helps.  I went on a pizza and chocolate chip cookie binge on Friday and by the next day I purged quite a bit (eww) but it does help!

by billcole on November 13th 2009 at 1:28 pm

One stop at the drive thru does not a derail make.  Speedbumps happen.  Relax and go on.  I've been seeing bacon cheeseburgers in my dreams lately.....

by tacarino on November 13th 2009 at 6:45 pm

I'm with you. I have 10-12 lbs to go. Go out with my friends and all I hear is how strong and good I look. Sometimes mentally is harder than the physical aspect. As  billcole said, one stop at McDonalds wont stop u from reaching your goal.Relax and realize it's one day at a time. Just make up those calories by doing your favorite fitness routin. twice!! I was happy to be at 159, so how did I celebrate....with a few grils taking me out for drinks(the worst thing for metabolisim) I think they want me back and fat with them. Im trying to get the going. When they ready they know Im; here for them, So go on anv vent, yell, scream but don;t make the same mistake twice. Figure out what you will do if ur in the same situation. Pack some healthy salad, frut, workout shoes and hike somewhere beautifull and have your lunch with nature. It's so beautifull. Maybe a small bottle of vino too to unwind. You know what....I just taked myself into it for tomorrow....Everyone, pack a healthy lunch (for one,two,four), hike/walk there and enjoy it in nature. Pictures will help capture the day and u can post them everywhere to remind yourself to get out, it's a beautifull world!!! I am worth it !!!!

by HealthyNewfie on November 15th 2009 at 5:24 am

If we deprive ourselves from the things we 'crave' or want we will fail in our health journey.
Bill go have that bacon cheeseburger, just don't have 2 or three or one everyday.
 Lori enjoy your McDonald's...but making substiutions shows that your heart is still there.
 
I splurge at Wendy's once a week.  I normally have a grilled chicken without the bun and small fries or a small chili.   I account for it and move on.
 
 

by Cungem on November 13th 2009 at 2:12 pm

Cool thanks for sharing!

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 7:07 am

It should be a great show.  Hopefully they won't edit or delete any piece of her reaction.  I was so disappointed they didn't show an update after the show and then I saw she was on Jay Leno and looking pretty good and so was Daniel.  

by ereilly311 on November 13th 2009 at 7:13 am

That will be quite interesting to see Jillian's reaction, I'm sure she is going to flip out. I really liked Shay and am happy she is still on the right track, but I hated how even to the last episode she always used her weight as an excuse. That she couldn't compete as well with the others because she was the heaviest one there, well then stop b*tching about it and just do what you can!

by HealthyNewfie on November 12th 2009 at 5:34 pm

Great job on the weight loss!!

by gloriainny on November 13th 2009 at 5:55 am

Congratulations! Thats Awesome! Keep it up.  Also, I also had foot/knee problems and my podiatrist said every 1lb you take off is like 5 lbs of pressure you are reducing from your knees and feet.

by fitladyj on November 13th 2009 at 6:49 am

Wow!  I didn't know that 5 pounds of pressure for ever 1 pound? More incentive. to keep at it... Thanks

by ereilly311 on November 13th 2009 at 9:34 am

Great job!  And that is great info the 1lb is 5lbs of pressure. I definitely need that to help with all of my ankle/knee problems.

by Cungem on November 13th 2009 at 2:11 pm

That's awesome!  Go You!

by librarydogmom on November 13th 2009 at 5:11 pm

An orthopedic doctor told me every pound we lose is 6 -- SIX -- pounds less pressure on our bones. Yay!
 
When I saw him for a 2nd opinion, another doc had told me I needed back surgery immediatley, today, don't wait ... the 2nd doc told me not to have the surgery, and also said the above. I'd lost a few pounds by the time I saw him, and now--with about 70 gone--I have a lot less pain. I have a vertebra out of place, so my back will always be sore, but w/o surgery I can still walk 3-4 miles, run on the elliptical 40-60 min, etc. And that's with 2 artificial knees. Not bad for an old lady :-)

by erin384 on November 12th 2009 at 12:39 pm

This link has some good recipie ideas for a 500 calorie Thanksgiving!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1408
 
My strategy this year is to go ahead and celebrate, once.  I am not celebrating at every function I go to.  Every year I tend to go to about 3 Thanksgivings, and 6 Christmases.  So this year I will decide which function to celebrate at, and do it just that once!  Also I will keep up with the workouts, time off work means I have no excuse not to get moving!

by LoriGloria on November 12th 2009 at 12:43 pm

 
I AM running that morning @ 9am a 5K Turkey Trot ! :) Should be fun, there are GREAT prizes !!

by awchick on November 12th 2009 at 4:05 pm

I personally think that Thanksgiving should be a day off from dieting.  Eat all the yummy Thanksgiving foods that you like, it is only one day.  If you are worried about weight gain, just eat one plate.  And a small sample of the different desserts.  If you are worried about snacking on the leftovers, just give them away to your guests.  Then get back on track until Christmas.  That is what I am going to do anyway.   Enjoy the feast it's not going to kill you! ;)

by CharityShantell on November 12th 2009 at 10:12 pm

I've been back and forth in my mind on this topic. I know everyone needs to make a personal decision for themselves because the population seems to be very polarized. I have 'friends' who will bring their scale to their families home and question the ingredients so they can track later, etc. Others say, just have fun, forget the day and get back on track the next.
Usually when I can't make up my mind; when I'm kinda 50/50 either way, I'll just check in with my husband and whatever his opinion is, I'll do it. So I finally talked to him and he just said, "I think you should just eat whatever is there in modest portions until you are satisfied and don't eat to the point of being over-full."

So, I'm happy to have my mind made up and my plan set. I will not track that day (because I won't be counting carefully and I don't want to post wrong numbers, that wouldn't be honest in my opinion). I will eat whatever looks good in normal portions until I'm satisfied. I will listen carefully to my hunger and stop when I'm full. I will not over eat, I will NOT stress, and if I gain lbs, they will come off again. Because I WILL be back on track the next day.

Again, everyone needs to make their own decision. But there's mine for what it's worth. 

by ereilly311 on November 13th 2009 at 7:10 am

I plan to just eat what I want but have control over it, no pigging out like I would have normally done. We usually go out to breakfast at like 7:30am when my dad gets out of work and then just sit around for a few hours doing nothing so I think this year I will go out for a walk/run while waiting to go to relatives houses. I also just realized that my gym is right near the mall and it is going to be insane trying to get there on Friday :(

by gloriainny on November 12th 2009 at 7:23 am

Funny, I was just thinking the same thing???  Great question. I hope someone answers this soon.

by billcole on November 12th 2009 at 7:52 am

Livestrong's calorie guides are set up for whatever goal you program.  I put in my weight and told it my activity level and then set a goal of 2 pounds a week in weight loss.  It tells me that I can eat x number of calories in order to achieve that goal. 
 
I don't worry about eating back my exercise calories.  I focus on the way I feel.  If I am a little hungry I do nothing.  If my stomach is treatening to contact a divorce lawyer I eat something.   Most days I net about 12-1500 cals (with a total intake of around 1900).  Right now this is working for me.  Livestrong says I can have about 2150 and hit my goal.
 
I keep track of my cals but I don't freak over them any more.  I used to.  If I go a little over today, that's fine because I was 150 under yesterday or the day before.
 
I think you need the basic knowledge the site gives you but paying attention to your body is so much more important.  Your metabolism may be a bit up or down today or whatever.  The software does not know this and cannot account for it.  That's why they give you a diary to say how you feel--in hopes that you'll write something and thus listen to what your body says today.

by penguin930 on November 12th 2009 at 8:17 am

If you are looking to lose weight, you should not eat back the calories you burn unless you haven't reached your BMR amount yet.  Your body needs a certain amount of calories per day in order for your organs to survive and for your body to not switch into survival mode.  This amount of calories is your BMR amount. 

by Tinga on November 12th 2009 at 9:13 am

I have a caloric goal of 1850 per day. Previously, getting that many would have been a breeze.Now that I have changed my lifestyle, it seems a LOT harder to get those calories in.
Breakfasts are NOT my thing. Ever since I was pregnant and had horrible morning sickness ( I lost 30 lbs while pregnant) I just feel sick in the morning when I eat. I don't want to end up hating my new food choices by just ramming them into my mouth, just to make my caloric intake. Is anybody else finding this out, and how did you deal with it? Slow uptake of food.. adiing it gradually?
 

by krisnic03 on November 12th 2009 at 9:20 am

Tinga-
If I eat 'solid' foods for breakfast I usually get a sick feeling. To make sure I get some sort of food for breakfast I have either a slimfast shake or a carnation instant breakfast mix with non-fat milk. This seems to help me get some calories in and not feel yucky. Hope that helps!

by erin384 on November 12th 2009 at 9:42 am

Your question is complicated and can lead down a rabbit hole…
There are two ways of looking at your calorie goals. If you set your goal by adding your Base Metabolic Rate (the number of calories you need to breath, digest, etc.) and your Total Daily Energy Expenditure, you should not eat back the calories burned from working out. If you set you goals using the LiveStrong tool, you should eat to net what it recommends for you. Thus your Net will be the same as the Goal.
 
If you would like to calculate your BMR you can go to the following link:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
 
I you would like to calculate your BMR+TDEE you can go to the following link:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/
 
In general, it is not healthy it eat less than your BMR. When you calories are this low it can be difficult to get the nutrients that you need and the energy your body needs to function. Further more it can lead your body to believe that you are experiencing a period of food shortage, and consequently it will not release your stored energy (fat). 
 
In order to loose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume, but you need to find a deficit that works for you body and will allow you to continue to loose weight in the long run. Know that 3500 calories is one pound, and that the general rule of thumb is to aim to loose 1% of your weight a week. My personal recommendation would be to set your calories higher with a lower deficit, and then gradually increase the deficit as you see how your body reacts.
 
FYI: if you have been eating very little your metabolism may have adjusted to the lower amount, so if you increase your calories it may take a few days for your body to adjust and realize that there is no food shortage. 

by rjct on November 12th 2009 at 1:54 pm

Ideally, I eat back some of the calories. My (manual) calorie goal is 1200. If I work out a lot, I eat back some of the calories (eating a total of 1500-1600) most days. If I don't work out, I shoot for the 1200. It seems to work for me to do it that way, at least for now. I'm still 9 pounds away from 'overweight' and 40 pounds from 'normal' BMI, so that may not work for me down the road.

by CharityShantell on November 12th 2009 at 2:47 pm

Nice answers Bill, Penquin, and especially Erin. Love it!!! 

For example, if I set my LS page to "sedentary" and that I want to lose 2 lbs a week, it gives me a goal of 2247 (I know that sounds like a lot, but hang in there 'cause I'm 38 years old, 318 lbs & female).
My BMR according to most sites is 2186.

2186 is the absolute lowest I eat in a day right now (this goes down as I lose weight). But because I set my calorie goal at "sedentary", I don't stress about "eating back" some of the calories I burn. And if I go over my goal a little, I look at the foods and consider my hunger levels. If the foods were good, and I had TRUE hunger, I feel good about it.

by CharityShantell on November 12th 2009 at 3:54 pm

Oops, I'm 312 now (sorry losing track) ;o)

by HealthyNewfie on November 12th 2009 at 5:36 pm

I agree with ERIN!!

by Tinga on November 12th 2009 at 10:09 pm

I will really have to look into a shake type thing. I just get sick thinking of food in the morning.

by staceyspeager on November 12th 2009 at 7:46 am

welcome back girl!  hope you are feeling 100% better!

by billcole on November 12th 2009 at 7:52 am

Welcome back.  The magic pizza cure comes through again, huh?

by rjct on November 12th 2009 at 1:55 pm

You've been missed. I'm glad things are back to normal (whatever that means) for you.