THE Team Week 11 April 17-23

cmriverside

“Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.”
~Abraham J. Heschel, Jewish theologian and philosopher, 1907-1972






THIS IS the fork in the road. Ignore this opportunity at your own peril.



If you are a first-time reader of this thread, WELCOME feel free to jump in at any time. We are mostly here for support for each other and we have many different things going on: situps, pushups, runners, walkers, dancers, marathoners, swimmers, elliptical-freaks, you name it!



Share your journey with us. There are a lot of successful weight loss stories here. Friday we start a
new thread, many of us weigh-in on Friday – so if you want to add your numbers, please do!





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cmriverside

“Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.”
~Abraham J. Heschel, Jewish theologian and philosopher, 1907-1972






THIS IS the fork in the road. Ignore this opportunity at your own peril.



If you are a first-time reader of this thread, WELCOME feel free to jump in at any time. We are mostly here for support for each other and we have many different things going on: situps, pushups, runners, walkers, dancers, marathoners, swimmers, elliptical-freaks, you name it!



Share your journey with us. There are a lot of successful weight loss stories here. Friday we start a
new thread, many of us weigh-in on Friday – so if you want to add your numbers, please do!





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indianagranny

Good Morning Gang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost

and I will take it. I didn't think the scale would move again this week or that it would go the other way. TOM strikes today or tomorrow - I am soooooooooooo irregular. I will be exercising hard today so I can eat a little more cause I will be hungry. Already have over 900 calories burned - so half that would be 450.

Kristi - I was actually going to bed last night when I posted. You will be confused this week cause I am on vacation for 10 days - so I will be kinda of on everyone else's schedule. I never thought about wall - aways. I will have to try those HAHA. That was cute.

Anita - u will have to post pictures of your grand children. Mine are on my profile page. My daughter set my site up so to encourage me more - she put pictures of them. Tyler James 9 years old, Callysta Joyce 7 years old, Isabella Marie - pictured on my ticker, 4 years old, and Alexandra Nicole 3 years old. My daughter - in - law goes Tuesday to see if she is pregnant. They have to have the surgical procedure. I am so hoping. They are just ten miles from me.

LI4G and Morgolis - WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adopt4 - WTG girl. Happy for u.

Well thanks to listening to me - I am just so thrilled the scale moved. Can't wait to get home and read about everyone else's success.

cm - like that start - sometimmes it is hard and I pout a little but I am learning to say no to myself.

Have a good day everyone - catch you tonight.

nitag

Indianagranny I did put more pics of them on my profile, go check them out. I will do the same..

I haven't weighed myself yet.. I just got done working out and wanted to get the link to the new thread... I had a great workout....

Well I am off to get ready for work. I will check in with my weight when I get to work...

zano2008

Hi TEAM, been away but now I'm back. I've been installing wood floors and painting the interior of my house. The floor is fantastic (all of it is coverered) to protect the finish while I paint. I've got to put one more coat on my walls to cover some streaks, yuck!
Fitness wise, I've maintained my weight loss (yeah) and am ready to continue my spiral trend (think positive).
Wogging, I completed my 1.5 mi run in 14:26 so the next step is a local 5k. I'm committed to the loss, its nice to be back with friends....Zano
Anyone, How can I post my pictures of my floors in a reply?
sw/cw/gw 208/195/165

LosingIt4good

I was working out and being good all last week while on vacation but Ive opted not to count my weigh in this week. I peeked this morning but I'm not counting anything until next week because this morning my TOM showed up and well... Im just not into self torture. My weight fluxes alot during that time (water), so next Friday I should see a good drop. I can say tho that even with the I am showing no GAIN from last week... so THAT I am absolutely thrilled with.

CM- Nice weekly start! The fork in the road is me this week. No more eating out! It was just tooooo hard last week for me, even tho I managed to only have 1 really bad food day.

Zano- Welcome back!! Congrats on reaching your goal for the wogging!! 14:26 is AWESOME!!!!! Heres a happy dancer for ya!!


Granny- Congrats on this weeks loss! Dont worry...

morgolis

Ok folks, since I just got back and don't trust the scale we have in our bathroom, I'm postponing my weigh in until we get to the gym later today and use their "Doctor Office" triple beam scale. Then I'll cry, then I'll cry some more as I know I've probably gained some weight back from my trip to Florida. :sad:

adopt4

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost

Because I weighed on Tues and Wed, it always seems I go up some on Friday. So I'm at 3.5 instead of 4... both are great!

Today is a wogging day, if I can get li4g to wog with me...

Where are those other downloadable podcasts for interval running?

Off to the gym in a bit, after getting the kids fed and one off to school. It's raining. Ugh. It's supposed to be nice for these few days and instead it's raining! I'm so bummed.

LosingIt4good

OK, now that Ive caught up on the other thread....

CM- congrats on breaking your wogging record!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LULU- I would tell that guy where he can shove it and then file a complaint against him with the temp agency that you were hired through and the state. You would think as a lawyer, he would know better than to harass his employees or temps and create and hostile work environment, but honestly.. some of them think that they can get away with it all just because they have that degree behind them. DEAD WRONG!! Bottom line is.. as an employee, you should never, ever feel threatened. Give him the finger for me on your way out! People like that just piss me off and need to be put in thier place. My ex is one of those, and god knows Ive had fun putting him in his.

Swignal- Good job kickin butt!

OH.... forgot to mention....If anyone wants a kitten, we should be having some sometime soon. Came home to my Nilla (the orange one) cat looking nice and plump and getting boobies. Guess that trying to keep her inside and away from that visiting male stray cat didnt work. She still got knocked up. :laugh: Oh well... spring babies will be fun!!

nitag

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost
nitag - sw 220/cw193/gw145 - 2.0 lost

stillkristi

Good morning! I am debating the weigh in this am. I have been slowly getting back on track this week. It really helps that CM has moved here to SLC and doing her bad cop routine!

cmriverside

I am debating the weigh in this am. I have been slowly getting back on track this week

Kristi - Get on that scale. You don't get a "buy" - sorry. And I don't know where you got the wussy-lookin' cop holding (whatever that plant is......) I'm glad you are getting back on track - but you need some accountablility. How is the weights program going?

This is for you, too, Ms. PMS. Get that cat spayed I worked at a shelter for three years. In Washington State they euthanize 50,000 - that's 50 THOUSAND animals a year because they are unwanted. PLEASE don't add to that :brokenheart: heartbreaking number.

cmriverside

Adopt4~

I am SOooooooooooooo PROUD of you! I am so happy you have found a combination of efforts that is working for you. You did GREAT on breaking that plateau.

You searched for answers, you were willing to try something that you couldn't wrap your head around, and you had awesome success.
You are going to be a huge success story - Way To Go!!!!!!!

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Here are the podcasts for the interval wogging:

PLAYLIST for Couch to 5K to download to MP3 player (Hip-hop Jamierobertson )

http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html

http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86
from http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/48870-t-h-e-team-april-10-16-week-10?page=2
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Running Interval download / Techno
http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

from http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/48025-t-h-e-trying-hard-everyday-team-week-9-4-2-4-9?page=6

stillkristi

Yes boss.

See, I told you she is doing her bad cop thing! :laugh:

I had to cut that last post short because the cable guy was here, hopefully fixing things so my internet does not go down all the time. :grumble: :grumble: That is a wimpy looking cop, isn't he/she?? :laugh:


indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost
Kristi - SW: 461/GW: 195/CW: 446 = 1 lbs GAINED :grumble: :grumble:


So, I would be really bummed about this, but I re-read the article about obesity on 700 lbs. I know this is just my body getting back in the rythem of losing. Now that I am paying attention to my body again, I can tell I was really dehydrated! I am drinking water like crazy these past three or four days! So, I expect next week to be a great weigh in week. And, I still am not changing the ticker!

The weights are not picking themselves up without my assistance! However, you will be pleased to hear that I am picking them up - and getting more assertive about it! Its kind of amazing how quickly I am starting to feel better, see some definition and have more stamina. Yesterday, one of my co-workers mentioned to me that I am walking better. When I asked what she means, she said I am walking like it is easier, and it doesn't hurt as much. And I am!

So, that's where I am. Thanks again cm! But quit kicking. My bum is getting sore! :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously, thanks a bunch! :bigsmile:

nitag

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost
nitag - sw 220/cw193/gw145 - 2.0 lost
Kristi - SW: 461/GW: 195/CW: 446 = 1 lbs GAINED

I have a min so I am going to type..

I was a wogger lady today... And yes my chest was hurting.. I need a better bra.. Will look into that this weekend.. I only did 15 mins but wow.. Did I burn some serious calories for that 15 mins... I did 2 miles on the treadmill in less then 30 mins.. thats a great thing for me and my super short legs..

Congrats eveyone on your losses...

stillkristi

Oops nita, sorry to have missed you. Especially on the two pounds lost! Congrats! :drinker:

DWray44

Hey gang! Hope everyone has a great weekend, I know I'm really looking forward to going to Indiana for a few days :bigsmile:

Here's my info: SW/GW/CW: 275/180/267-1 lb lost

I've been terribly busy this week and haven't had the energy to exercise much, which is definitely going to change next week! I'm so happy to see a pound each week depart from somewhere on my body! :laugh:

Take care everyone...oh, and Lauri, I totally feel ya on the mean *kitten* boss...I had one like that for 4 years. Not fun, and super stressful, and nobody needs that. Tony and I will come down and harass him if you'd like us to, I've always wanted to visit Louisiana! :flowerforyou:

See ya!

LosingIt4good

This is for you, too, Ms. PMS. Get that cat spayed I worked at a shelter for three years. In Washington State they euthanize 50,000 - that's 50 THOUSAND animals a year because they are unwanted. PLEASE don't add to that :brokenheart: heartbreaking number.

Actually, I wasnt sure when I got her if she had already been fixed or not. Then she went into heat and I had planned on getting her in to get it done when we got back. She's mostly an indoor kitty and I kept her inside while that male was hanging out on our deck. She did escape outside once, and obviously thats all it took. My male is fixed and all my other animals have always been fixed. Its not like I dont know about the animal population being an issue. I already have a couple friends who are saying "we want one of her kittens!!" and as far as Im concerned, if we end up with a couple we have to keep out of this liter.....thats fine. She will definitely be staying inside and WILL be getting fixed asap. She is such an awesome, mild mannered, playful and affectionate cat. Each one will go to loving and responsible homes ONLY where they will be fixed and kept updated on shots!!! These will NOT be craigslist freebie kitties who are given to just anyone just to get rid of them. Yes, I am THAT particular about my animals!

cmriverside

cmriverside

This is for you, too, Ms. PMS. Get that cat spayed I worked at a shelter for three years. In Washington State they euthanize 50,000 - that's 50 THOUSAND animals a year because they are unwanted. PLEASE don't add to that :brokenheart: heartbreaking number.

Actually, I wasnt sure when I got her if she had already been fixed or not. Then she went into heat and I had planned on getting her in to get it done when we got back. She's mostly an indoor kitty and I kept her inside while that male was hanging out on our deck. She did escape outside once, and obviously thats all it took. My male is fixed and all my other animals have always been fixed. Its not like I dont know about the animal population being an issue. I already have a couple friends who are saying "we want one of her kittens!!" and as far as Im concerned, if we end up with a couple we have to keep out of this liter.....thats fine. She will definitely be staying inside and WILL be getting fixed asap. She is such an awesome, mild mannered, playful and affectionate cat. Each one will go to loving and responsible homes ONLY where they will be fixed and kept updated on shots!!! These will NOT be craigslist freebie kitties who are given to just anyone just to get rid of them. Yes, I am THAT particular about my animals!

I would be willing to help you pay to have the mom spayed. Can you get the kittens spayed or neutered before you adopt them out? I have three shelter cats. The problem with people taking kittens is that they grow into cats, and many people use any excuse to get rid of them once they aren't cute little babies or start costing money to care for medically. Is there a low-cost spay/neuter program in your area?

stillkristi

ouch!

LosingIt4good

I would be willing to help you pay to have the mom spayed. Can you get the kittens spayed or neutered before you adopt them out? I have three shelter cats. The problem with people taking kittens is that they grow into cats, and many people use any excuse to get rid of them once they aren't cute little babies or start costing money to care for medically. Is there a low-cost spay/neuter program in your area?

I have the money to do it, otherwise I wouldnt even consider owning her.. let alone keeping any of her kittens. As for spaying/neutering.. they have to be 6 months old before you can have it done according to my vet. Yes, there is a low-cost spay/neuter program through the oregon humane society and it costs $30 for the certificate which is pretty darned cheap compared to spending the $100+ to have it done without the cert. Once I know how many we have, I'll be applying for the certificates for her and for each kitten to go with them to their new owners, and again... Im not giving them to just anyone. Only people I know that are responsible and are able to financial take care of a pet AND guarantee me that they will fix and update shots. Pets are not cheap. I spent about $400 on my cat charlie when he got a UTI last summer. Not cheap, but necessary.. just as it would be if it were one of my kids getting sick. Alot of people dont stop to consider the costs associated with owning pets, so I know exactly what you mean. They think "oh, they need the standard shots and food" and thats all but dont stop to consider that even pets get sick and need medical attention, so yeah.. again.. only people who I know that are responsible and financial able to take on one of these babies will have the opportunity to take one. I aint giving them to just anyone.

cmriverside

I would be willing to help you pay to have the mom spayed. Can you get the kittens spayed or neutered before you adopt them out? I have three shelter cats. The problem with people taking kittens is that they grow into cats, and many people use any excuse to get rid of them once they aren't cute little babies or start costing money to care for medically. Is there a low-cost spay/neuter program in your area?

I have the money to do it, otherwise I wouldnt even consider owning her.. let alone keeping any of her kittens. As for spaying/neutering.. they have to be 6 months old before you can have it done according to my vet. Yes, there is a low-cost spay/neuter program through the oregon humane society and it costs $30 for the certificate which is pretty darned cheap compared to spending the $100+ to have it done without the cert. Once I know how many we have, I'll be applying for the certificates for her and for each kitten to go with them to their new owners, and again... Im not giving them to just anyone. Only people I know that are responsible and are able to financial take care of a pet AND guarantee me that they will fix and update shots. Pets are not cheap. I spent about $400 on my cat charlie when he got a UTI last summer. Not cheap, but necessary.. just as it would be if it were one of my kids getting sick. Alot of people dont stop to consider the costs associated with owning pets, so I know exactly what you mean. They think "oh, they need the standard shots and food" and thats all but dont stop to consider that even pets get sick and need medical attention, so yeah.. again.. only people who I know that are responsible and financial able to take on one of these babies will have the opportunity to take one. I aint giving them to just anyone.

Yay! What a good mommy you are! ( I shoulda known... ) We "altered" our kittens at the shelter at two months or two pounds...but maybe vets don't like to take that risk - we wanted them as young as possible to be more adoptable - and to get them off the "dole". Mom would get altered at the same time as babies. They usually wean at about two months, too.

I gotta go put my soapbox away. :flowerforyou:

LosingIt4good

LOL... wow.. 2 months?? I'll have to have a chat with my vet and see if thats possible. I know they made us wait 6 months with Charlie and when I got Nilla I wasnt sure how old she was. She is probably a year now.... maybe? So she is definitely getting fixed. I havent had a liter of baby kitties around in many many many years. Not since before I had my kids. Have had puppies, but thats a totally different story. Kitties are much easier and less messy (potty-wise) than puppies are.

So... I guess Im off to petsmart today to get her a new bed. Ive noticed that today she was trying to "look" for a place and managed to weasel her way up into my dresser in the bedroom. LOL I can just see it now... . her having babies in my workout clothes drawer... :noway: Gonna see if I can find her a good bed and hide it in the closet or someplace quiet. Maybe I'll get lucky, maybe I wont.. but its worth a shot..

morgolis

Ok, here is my weigh in but I have no idea if it's really accurate as the Gym took the scale out of the men's locker room and had to use the same crappy digital one that we have.

SW: 341
GW: When I am happy
CW: 335

Updating ticker soon.

LosingIt4good

Hey CM... i just noticed that you have a new ticker for new shoes? How many miles in a pair of shoes before they are deemed "Unworthy"? I bought mine in February and are still lookin ok, just wondering how long I should wait to replace them? Any idea? Im thinkin this might be whats causing my left ankle trouble, but I really LOVE these shoes so Im kinda, sorta, stummped on that one.
:huh:

Morgolis and I met up with adopt4 at the gym today. Did some wogging to my new music for about 15 minutes until my mp3 player died (I forgot to charge it) so I went on my own for the last 15 minutes, prolly walked more than jogged, but I got 30 minutes in then hit the elliptical for 20 minutes. My HRM said I burned 1000 calories (holy cow!) so I was good after that.

Couldnt even think about weights today. My left shoulder is still very sore from lifting on wednesday and traveling home yesterday. Will definitely be doing the lower body and some elliptical tomorrow.

healthymom2009

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost
nitag - sw 220/cw193/gw145 - 2.0 lost
Kristi - SW: 461/GW: 195/CW: 446 = 1 lbs GAINED
Margolis - SW: 341 CW: 335 -6 lbs overall
DWray44 - SW/GW/CW: 275/180/267-1 lb lost
Healthymom – sw/gw/cw 208/150/189 -2 lbs lost

I am down to the 180's! :flowerforyou: My goal this week is to have lost my first 20 lbs! Next one is to get down to 185 lbs to be out of the obese category.

I've started a home daycare and my exercise routine during the day has been messed up. Still working on getting the time in after supper or the weekend.

Yey Zano.

More later, must Cinderella dance with my daughter!

swignal

hey team, Just checking in.. I didn't loose anything again this week but really haven't been able to work out like I use to... I got my infusion yesterday for my osteoporosis and the side affect was fever and flu like symptoms so yeah last night I was very very ill then this morning I woke up with chest pains I had a very hard time breathing called the Dr. and had to go in and get an EKG but all turned out well he said my heart looked good but he wanted me to take it easy for a few days so no gym for the weekend... and NO SEX :sad: my poor hubby is going to go crazy :laugh: I told him If I was going to die I want to die doing something I love...:laugh: he said stop being so silly... well needless to say the Dr. gave me a Demerol **** and a shot of Teradol needless to say I have been floating and puking all day... don't know which is worse the puking or the chest pain... I hate them both...

anyway I am hoping to be back into the swing of things by next week cuz I only have 4 weeks to get those inches off for my sexy shorts LOL...

glad to see Li4g and Morgolis is back safe and sound back from vacation..

sheila

adopt4

cm - thanks for the encouragement and for helping me learn! And thanks for the links, I am listening to them now to see which I like best to start.

I had planned on doing the 30 mins of wogging BUT my achilles tendon (?) in the back of my ankle started to hurt so I stopped and just walked, then did the elliptical. It's definitely sore now, guess I didn't stretch it good enuf although I stretched pretty good this morning. OH well, no running for a few days. It's a bit swollen too. Not sure what to do about it except rest (well, the elliptical doesn't hurt it, so I just won't run/walk). Also not sure how it happened since I didn't have anything happen, it just started to get sore. Maybe it'll be better by tomorrow...

cmriverside

Li4g,

Hey CM... i just noticed that you have a new ticker for new shoes? How many miles in a pair of shoes before they are deemed "Unworthy"? I bought mine in February and are still lookin ok, just wondering how long I should wait to replace them? Any idea? Im thinkin this might be whats causing my left ankle trouble, but I really LOVE these shoes so Im kinda, sorta, stummped on that one.

I've snooped in several "running" threads since I started the wogging here with you guys....the consensus is 300 miles. When I was a waitress, as soon as my feet or legs started to bother me, I knew it was time for new shoes. I have three pair of "running" shoes, two sizes in New Balance, and one pair of Reeboks. There is a huge diff in the way they each perform. Hate the Reeboks. All are about the same age, I bought them all last year about the same time, and only used them at the gym until the last month or so.

The "runners" around MFP say 1. ASICS 2. New Balance 3. Nike (which I can't wear, too narrow).

There is conflicting "love" for Saucony and Reeboks. I will probably buy another pair of New Balance in the larger size - they make wides which I have for a walking shoe...my faves right now are the New Balance Zip.

The runners say go to a store that caters to runners......I don't know. They also say to alternate between two pairs so they get a chance to reform to their intended shape and your legs/feet are not constantly hitting at the same angles. Beats me.....

(Make adopt4 stretch after her wogging...... )

oh, edit:

Kitties are much easier and less messy (potty-wise) than puppies are.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Yeah. stick with that. I also did Foster Care for two years at that shelter......I've have many litters of kittens and some with their moms.....less messy........:laugh: :laugh: - - -of course, I have a small place and three adult cats. I'm soooooo done with foster kittens and their ravenous "recyling" process.:sick: If only they knew about the litter box being the only acceptable spot. :laugh: :noway:

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lulubar

Hallelujah!!!! It's Friday! And I am NOT going back to that attorney's office. I told him that his moods were too erratic for my taste and that I would not be coming back ~ he turned into the nicest guy :noway: like a switch!!! I was leaving at 3:00 and he asked if I was sure I couldn't come back next week, and I said, "It's not that I can't, it's that I won't." And I smiled very sweetly and left. OMG!!! What a freaking ego! Anyway, you - my friends - were so great and I wanted to say for bad-mouthing that jerk for me - it made me feel soooooo much better! LI4G, I temp myself out ~ I'm my own agency:ohwell:

indianagranny sw/gw/cw 210/160/ 194.5 -1.5 lost
zano sw/cw/gw 208/195/165
adopt4 - sw/cw/gw 273/243.8/165 - 3.5 lost
nitag - sw 220/cw193/gw145 - 2.0 lost
Kristi - SW: 461/GW: 195/CW: 446 = 1 lbs GAINED
Margolis - SW: 341 CW: 335 -6 lbs overall
DWray44 - SW/GW/CW: 275/180/267-1 lb lost
Healthymom – sw/gw/cw 208/150/189 -2 lbs lost
lulubar- sw/gw/cw 205/145/189-1 lb lost

heeeyyyy healthymom - I'm in the 180's too!!

kristi - I'm proud of your attitude! I think ~ for myself anyway ~ I treated my body so poorly for so long that it will take it a while to trust me ~ being patient and staying the course is the best gift we can give ourselves! Yayyy you!

CM - as usual, you're just the bestest. You seem to have a background like mine - If I have an interest in something, I just go give it a try. Jack of all trades ~ and even master of a couple:bigsmile:

Here's to a GREAT weekend :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: