Team: Thin it to Win it
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This is one of the many quotes that has helped me throughout my journey. I have been a yo-yo dieter ever since I was a young teenager. I would lose a little bit of weight, then gain it all back and then more.
I remember having to get on a scale in 5th grade and seeing I weighed a little over 200 pounds. Being this way all my life has really held me back from a lot of opportunities. I am ready to not give up this time and live life to the fullest!0 -
Thank you slgibbs1987!
Yes strength training will help out a lot...BUT...it may NOT help your scale numbers decrease b/c you will gain muscle. I stopped strength training for this specific reason until this challenge is over.
I will definitely resume my training on May 1st! It really makes you feel better in your clothes b/c everything starts to tone up instead of jiggling all over the place!
Cardio combined with strength training is just awesome! I can't wait to get back to it!
I will forewarn you that you will be sore, so stretch stretch stretch...before & after EVERY session! If you are still very sore, soaking in a nice hot bath always relieves my pain!
***And ALWAYS START OUT SLOW, WITH SMALL WEIGHTS, AND SMALL REPS!****
You can always work your way up when your muscles get stronger!0 -
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REMINDER: All week 1 weigh-in results have to be submitted by 11:59 pm EST. Anyone that fails to report in will be given a 0% loss. This will impact the overall % loss for the whole team.
Week 1 Winners will be announced on Saturday!!
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Hello everyone, well loved reading so many posts. I could not be active for the last few days because I was trying to get my 7 year old settled in her new school.
I really need some help here. Is there anyone else as tired and sleepy all the time. Most of the time I feel totally drained out.
I didn't lose much. Its only 0.2 lbs this week, but that's more than 0
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I have planned to give my 100% in the coming week and lose atleast 2 lbs.
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I'm down 3lbs since last week! I'm pumped! I was all crabby and bloated at the beginning of the week too, wasn't sure the weight was gonna come off in time. Yay!0
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Hello everyone, well loved reading so many posts. I could not be active for the last few days because I was trying to get my 7 year old settled in her new school.
I really need some help here. Is there anyone else as tired and sleepy all the time. Most of the time I feel totally drained out.
I didn't lose much. Its only 0.2 lbs this week, but that's more than 0 .
I have planned to give my 100% in the coming week and lose atleast 2 lbs.
Hi DS1415...I have certain times when i feel tired and sleepy, and for me it's usually when i consume to many carbs, or after overeating...that's when i am totally wiped out!
I think it's our body's way of sometimes saying we are over doing it, or perhaps we are not EATING ENOUGH!
Food is energy, so you have to make sure that we are not to far UNDER our caloric intake. If that is not the problem, try noting what you ate on the days that you feel exhausted, it could be that you are taking in to many carbs!
Also, if you are NOT eating enough PLUS exercising, that will definitely cause you to be drained That on top of everyday living can cause anyone to feel tired!
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***ANNOUNCEMENT - Change in Game Rules!!***
Current Rule: If a participant fails to submit their weekly weigh-in they will be marked as 0% loss which will affect not only their own standing but the overall standing of the team. Should they fail to submit 2 weeks in a row they will be eliminated and no longer able to participate in the challenge.
NEW Rule: If a participant fails to submit their weekly weigh-in they will be marked as 0% loss which will affect not only their own standing but the overall standing of the team. After team results are posted for the week the non-submitter will be eliminated from the team and will no longer be able to participate in the challenge. This does not apply to those individuals that have reported their weight as 0% loss.
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As I was looking into future weeks I realized that a non-submitter that decides to submit the next week will be evaluated on their previous weigh-in two weeks prior which makes it unfair to those that are weighing-in weekly. As a result, if you don't weigh-in weekly you will be considered weight that is weighing down the team and you will be eliminated.
I'm sorry for the confusion in having to make the change. Because this is our first month doing the challenge it has been a work in progress. I feel with the new change in rules it will still make everyone accountable while being fair to those that are committed to the challenge.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Serendipity
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Hi everyone!
Weigh in was today for me. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped but I'm down to 249.
This week was rough dealing with emotional drama from friends and family. I didn't get to exercise as much as I'd have liked. With additional exercise this next week should go well!0 -
nerdishgirl3 wrote: »Hi everyone!
Weigh in was today for me. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped but I'm down to 249.
This week was rough dealing with emotional drama from friends and family. I didn't get to exercise as much as I'd have liked. With additional exercise this next week should go well!
YOU did great!!!! You lost 7lbs...that is awesome!!!!! Congrats!!!!0 -
Serendipity0913 wrote: »***ANNOUNCEMENT - Change in Game Rules!!***
Current Rule: If a participant fails to submit their weekly weigh-in they will be marked as 0% loss which will affect not only their own standing but the overall standing of the team. Should they fail to submit 2 weeks in a row they will be eliminated and no longer able to participate in the challenge.
NEW Rule: If a participant fails to submit their weekly weigh-in they will be marked as 0% loss which will affect not only their own standing but the overall standing of the team. After team results are posted for the week the non-submitter will be eliminated from the team and will no longer be able to participate in the challenge. This does not apply to those individuals that have reported their weight as 0% loss.
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As I was looking into future weeks I realized that a non-submitter that decides to submit the next week will be evaluated on their previous weigh-in two weeks prior which makes it unfair to those that are weighing-in weekly. As a result, if you don't weigh-in weekly you will be considered weight that is weighing down the team and you will be eliminated.
I'm sorry for the confusion in having to make the change. Because this is our first month doing the challenge it has been a work in progress. I feel with the new change in rules it will still make everyone accountable while being fair to those that are committed to the challenge.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Serendipity
okay...Got it...Thank you for posting the update here!0 -
Congrats to all of the following teammates for their weight loss for this week!!!! Everyone did a good job! Thank you for putting in the hard work!
Here is the current weigh in for today! We are still waiting on a few more ppl to weigh in!
SLGibbs- 1.8 LBS
Sabrina_Dolce -2.2 Lbs
DS1415-0.2 LBS
Britnaii-2.0 LBS
Tayter_Tot7- 0.9 LBS
303lissy- 3.0 LBS
Nerdishgirl3- 7.0 LBS
Wahagent05-4.0 LBS
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To the teammates that committed to the mini challenge!!!!
Sabrina_Dolce joined myself in the 1 lb per week mini challenge, which WE SMASHED!!!! woohoo!!!
...And Nerdishgirl3 committed to an extra 15 mins on her workout!!!
Thank you both for being a team player!
If anyone has ideas for another mini challenge for the upcoming week, please share!
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*ATTENTION* Okay team, we had a okay weigh in for this week...SOME did well, while others did...NOT SO WELL! Please push harder this week, b/c WE are NOT in the lead!
This is a challenge, so therefore we need to push past what we normally do!
Every teammate should weigh in with at least a 1 LB LOSS or more loss each week!
If we cut out soda & drink our body weight in water for 7 days, we can EASILY lose 1 LB, or skip fast food for a week...perhaps replace a normal meal with a salad!
Come on team...let's get serious about this challenge!!!
Also, we have the same few ppl posting on the thread...we are a TEAM! We need input from EVERYONE! If you can't post daily, try to post as often as you can! Not posting at all is not supporting your teammates...we need all the support we can get!
Can we please start week 2, making this a team effort? It would be greatly appreciated by your teammates!0 -
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Hey all congrats this week!! Let's keep pushing ourselves and make next week even awesomer
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Hi Team Thin It To Win It!
All weights have been entered for your team. The team collectively has lost a total of 29.4 lbs! Well Done!!
We have a person travelling and unable to gain access to a scale. She has reported in that she will have a number for us as soon as she is home tomorrow. Once that is received winners will be announced.0 -
Additional Weight loss for this week...
Mbhck- 2.0 LBS
Nicklang02- 4.0 LBS
You both did an awesome job!!! Congrats on your weight loss! 0 -
Serendipity0913 wrote: »Hi Team Thin It To Win It!
All weights have been entered for your team. The team collectively has lost a total of 29.4 lbs! Well Done!!
We have a person travelling and unable to gain access to a scale. She has reported in that she will have a number for us as soon as she is home tomorrow. Once that is received winners will be announced.
Thank you for always keeping each team well informed!0 -
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nerdishgirl3 wrote: »Hi everyone!
Weigh in was today for me. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped but I'm down to 249.
This week was rough dealing with emotional drama from friends and family. I didn't get to exercise as much as I'd have liked. With additional exercise this next week should go well!
Look who is the BIGGEST LOSER!!!!!!!! Awesome job to say the least....and unbelievable 7.0 LBS in one week......OUTSTANDING!!!!! Glad you are on OUR team!0 -
(Posted by serendipity0913) Total pounds lost to date in the Biggest Loser Challenge for April is 259.9!!!!
Collectively we all did a great job! Pat yourselves on the back for your contribution!
Just imagine how the upcoming weeks will be! By the end of April we should top 1000 LBS lost....staggering!!!!!
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Enjoy your weekend, but don't gain back what you have successfully loss!
Remember your portion sizes!
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So true about weekends! Weekends seem to be the hardest for me, but so far I've managed to stay under my calorie goals! Just one more day to make it through. I have been having some horrible cravings this weekend. But I have not given into that temptation because I know it's ultimately not worth the calories and you guys are depending on me! I really hope to bring a bigger loss next week.
Also so proud of my team for losing 29.4 pounds altogether!!
Maybe for a challenge this week we can try to add more fruits and veggies to our meals? Try a new fruit or veggie we haven't had before?
Also, another challenge could be for everyone to try to switch up your workout routine by adding a different type of exercise.
Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!
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Hi team, I am the one member that posted a GAIN in the first week of the challenge. I am not going to use this forum to provide EXCUSES, I just wanted to let you all know that I am committed to the challenge and it is looking really good that I will have a loss this week! I chose to do my weigh in on Mondays to help me stay on track over the weekend (kinda backfired last week! ) I thought about just not posting but I am not giving up! I have been reading all of the posts here daily, thanks for all of the tips and motivation!
Go team!0 -
You guys!! Can't even believe how much walking I did today but I should with how I'm feeling (this isn't even the full amount, my phone died at 6 and we kept walking around until 10).. So sore! Visited NY City today and saw so much! I even ate decently considering the temptations here. Hope you all are doing good this weekend0 -
slgibbs1987 wrote: »So true about weekends! Weekends seem to be the hardest for me, but so far I've managed to stay under my calorie goals! Just one more day to make it through. I have been having some horrible cravings this weekend. But I have not given into that temptation because I know it's ultimately not worth the calories and you guys are depending on me! I really hope to bring a bigger loss next week.
Also so proud of my team for losing 29.4 pounds altogether!!
Maybe for a challenge this week we can try to add more fruits and veggies to our meals? Try a new fruit or veggie we haven't had before?
Also, another challenge could be for everyone to try to switch up your workout routine by adding a different type of exercise.
Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!
Thank you slgibbs1987 for always keeping your team in mind! You are truly a team player!
Challenges sounds great! I'm in for more veggies and switching up our workout!0 -
Ellebee332 wrote: »Hi team, I am the one member that posted a GAIN in the first week of the challenge. I am not going to use this forum to provide EXCUSES, I just wanted to let you all know that I am committed to the challenge and it is looking really good that I will have a loss this week! I chose to do my weigh in on Mondays to help me stay on track over the weekend (kinda backfired last week! ) I thought about just not posting but I am not giving up! I have been reading all of the posts here daily, thanks for all of the tips and motivation!
Go team!
Ellebee332 You can do this, and afterwards you are gonna feel so much better, b/c you pushed through it and got results!
Set weekly goals, and a monthly goal, and work towards that! You got this! We are here for support if you need us!0 -
britnaii22 wrote: »
You guys!! Can't even believe how much walking I did today but I should with how I'm feeling (this isn't even the full amount, my phone died at 6 and we kept walking around until 10).. So sore! Visited NY City today and saw so much! I even ate decently considering the temptations here. Hope you all are doing good this weekend
Wow! Britnaii22 That's what you call a workout!!!! U are really gonna melt the fat working out like that!
Fantastic job....keep it going!0 -
We can also try this ab challenge for one week, or longer if you wish!
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