*NEW TEAM DAFFODIL (JuneJulyAug 2013 Brides :)
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Is there an automatic formula that we can just plug the numbers into in order to figure out the numbers? If so, I could be a team captain if no one else wants to do it.
In other news- how is everyone doing with the STAR challenge? So far I have: 18pts in water, 40 pts in 'tracking and sodium', 0 in exercise, and 20pts in sleep. I would have had 40pts but my daughter was up throwing up last night so that cut into my sleep. GRRR.0 -
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I will still do the spreadsheet and calculations. I just need someone to gather your teams weights (not pound changes, but current weights) and challenge points per bride. I will run the spreadsheet and still publish the results. It's just been difficult to track down 115 of you each week and I thought it might be easier for you to track down your own brides since you all chat anyway
Thanks so much for taking on this intermediate coordinaton piece!
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I will still do the spreadsheet and calculations. I just need someone to gather your teams weights (not pound changes, but current weights) and challenge points per bride. I will run the spreadsheet and still publish the results. It's just been difficult to track down 115 of you each week and I thought it might be easier for you to track down your own brides since you all chat anyway
Thanks so much for taking on this intermediate coordinaton piece!
~Elizabeth
*Whew* Here I had visions of having to sit her and do more math than I have since I graduated from college...haha.0 -
LOL, Amy. That is actually how I started out. It was pretty hard doing all of the math that initial weigh in by hand. The end of first week was better when I used a DIY template from the web, but, when I tried to use it this week, things got wonky. I ended up modifying the spreadsheet that the BL Season 2 has (I'm in that comp as well). I found some ways to improve it using additional formulas so that I really only have to put in the weights and a few other changes each week for it to generate most of what we want to know. I'm still working on getting it to tell me the total weight lost per week (tricky because we have a lot of blank and error lines for brides who are inactive) - which is why you all didn't get that number yet, but I think that will get fixed once the team captains update the rosters with who is actually participating and who is not. The good news is that I have only had one confirmed bride who messaged her info to me that didn't get input into the spreadsheet. That's not bad for 115 of you (yah!).
Finally- just wanted to let you know that the spreadsheet I linked you all to yesterday is limited distro to you all and cannot be accessed by someone without the link. Since the group is closed, it's just the brides here and not the world. If anyone wants additional security features, I can add them. Since it's just your handle, name, and weights, I think the PII impact is minimal, but do let me know if you have any questions about the document security.
And thanks again, Amy. I'll look forward to getting the revised list of brides from you later this week0 -
Thank you so much Amy!! GO DAFFODILS GO!!
For the challenge i'm doing pretty well!! I've been sticking to my two workouts a day!! TOday will be a challenge just to walk to the gym since it's -30 out but i'm still gonna go!! Need to do good this week to make up for a not so good weekend!! I'm really hoping to also be able to do good this weekend by just planning meals and getting my workouts in!!! We tend to take weekends off of working out because workouts fit so well in our schedule during the weeks but I think not working out on weekends is what is jeopardizing me!! SO let's hope this weekend is better! We have a more quiet weekend planned with just a comedy show on friday night (1 drink beforehand) and one kids birthday party (will probably have one little piece of cake).
On wedding news we picked our bridal bouquets last week which is exciting and next monday we're going to the venue in order to pick out which rooms were reserving for the bridal party and parents. We are getting closer and closer to the big day!! Only 7 months left before the big day and about 15 pounds to go.. yikes0 -
thanks for volunteering Amy. This week for some reason my weight loss has slowed down. I have been working alot and haven't had time to work out. Hopefully my workout tomorrow and saturday will be enough.0
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Alright daffodils... let's keep up the good work!!
Today marks 7 months until my wedding day!! EEK!! Very excited0 -
I have a rather strange phobia which occasionally pops up, and right now it's winning. Right now, I'm trying to eat so that I don't go into starvation mode but I'm only able to eat things that are very bland. Hoping this does not effect my loss this week.
Yesterday my wedding countdown slipped under 200 days. Today it's only 198 days away and I can't believe it. It seems like there's so much to be done, but none of it needs to be done right now. KWIM?0 -
So feeling good this morning wedding wise. confirmed our photo booth, and our price for flowers. I am so excited. Things are getting done so quickly.
as for the challenge, with my shift work, I am not doing so well with regards to the arm workouts. Only done one day so a totol of 10 points. I am getting my water sleep and tracking in so thats good.
Hope everyone else is having success.0 -
I'm sorry for being MIA ladies!! (I was one of the traveling brides this past weekend so I missed Weigh-in...lost 1lb so that's good at least
Getting married July 13th which is like ten minutes away. EEK! Also, I started school last week, am up for a promotion at work, and am planning a move within the next six months...so life is pretty stressful right now. I'm here to keep myself accountable, so I promise I'll make more time to do challenges, workouts and spend some time on here! Feel free to friend me, too0 -
I'm sorry for being MIA ladies!! (I was one of the traveling brides this past weekend so I missed Weigh-in...lost 1lb so that's good at least
Getting married July 13th which is like ten minutes away. EEK! Also, I started school last week, am up for a promotion at work, and am planning a move within the next six months...so life is pretty stressful right now. I'm here to keep myself accountable, so I promise I'll make more time to do challenges, workouts and spend some time on here! Feel free to friend me, too
Wow, that is a lot going on all at once. It kind of sounds like my early 2011. I was in school, going through a divorce, raising 2 kids, coaching soccer, and caring for my elderly grandmother all at once. I felt like I didn't know if I was coming or going. Good thing is that through all that, I didn't have time to eat junk. It was grab a meal and go. LOL. Best of luck through all of that, I'm sure it seems hectic now, but in the end- it'll seem like it flew by.0 -
Okay... here comes the weekend!! Need to stay on track!! Need to keep meals at home so I can control what we eat and need to make time for workouts!! Tonight we're going to a comedy show and i'm having one drink before the show and that's it!! Then tomorrow we have a kids birthday party!! So hopefully they have a good lunch option if not i'll wait until after to eat lunch. They'll be serving cake which i will take but i'll balance out with a workout!! I can do this!! Just trying to motivate myself here hehehe!! Want a good weigh in on sunday and I want to start next week off not thinking I need to lose what I have gained during the weekend.
I'll be coming back on here for support throughout the weekend. Alright girls... we need results on sunday!! Especially the amount of girls weighing in!!0 -
Hey ladies! Sorry I am late in the game I've sent off my last two weeks worth of weigh ins and I'm ready to participate Just 211 days left until I get married and I'd like to see 40lbs gone by then! Off to a slow start this week but there is still some time yet to redeem myself (and lots of wedding prep to do with my favorite exercise WALKING) so I hope for a number I can be proud of this week0
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Welcome to the summer brides jesyka. I am on my last night shift, then off work for the rest of the weekend. I have to be strict with the gym this weekend for weigh in on Sunday. Sunday we are going to our friends house for dinner. I am not sure what she is making. I was told not to bring anything. I am going to eat well all morning and get a good workout in. That way I don't have to worry about going over in calories. I have to really stick with it. This weigh in needs to be better then last weeks.0
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I admire your commitment, Daffodils. I can't wait to see your Sunday numbers!!!0
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Went to a kids birthday party today!! Logged in what i ate to the best of my knowledge but will be doing my workout soon to burn some of it off and eating well the rest of the weekend!! Hoping for a goodvweigh in!!!0
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Christine, it's only one day. With your plans on working out, hopefully you will be happy with your weigh in. Birthday Cake is my favourite dessert. I would have had a piece also.0
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Oh and the fact that it was homemade cake pops!! Couldnt resist!! After a little bridesmaid drama today i didnt think i would be working out any! Bawled my eyes out for hours today but it all worked out!! So jumped on the elliptical and got 50 mins in!! Hopefully that will balance things out a bit!! Have 5 glasses a water in me and planning on drinking water all night! Going out to friends tonight but have my water bottle with me hehehe!! Hope everyone else is doing well!!!0
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Had a banquet to go to last night but ate some fairly healthy food. I had some tortellini salad (I HAD TO!), california blend veggies, a very small piece of chicken which I only ate half of because it looked kinda pink (it was probably fine but I'm a freak), a roll (another carb overload ugh), and some mashed potatoes. Dessert was choc chip cheesecake and a piece of carrot cake. YUM! Fit it all into my calories so I'm happy with that!0
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Thats great Amy!!
So girls i hope we all weighed in and hoping we all reported it!! Lets get a higher percentage of girls weighing in and heres to another week of healthy choices and great workouts0 -
We're only missing 6-7 girls who have weighed in last week or have said that they would like to still participate. If anyone else has any weigh ins, please send them over to me. I'll hold off on sending the list to Elizabeth until just before I go to bed, which is right around 930-10p EST.
I need to hear from:
Angela, Brandy, Cecilia, Megan, Jesyka, Julie, Kelley, Meike, Kellie,Carolyn, Miquela, Sarah, Kate and Kelly (rock_kowgirl).0 -
Awesome job on getting the weights to me everyone! Thank you!0
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Thank you Amy for taking care of us this week
I'm off for training now until Friday. Have packed all breakfast, lunch and dinners already!! Have no reason to eat out except once with my soon to be sister in law!! Will have nothing better to do at night than go to the gym so I should be on track all week!! I will keep logging in since i'm bringing my ipad with me!! Hoping for a great weigh in next sunday!!
Hope everyone is doing well!!0 -
Wooohooo!! We won! We Won! We WON!!!! Well done Team! Proud of y'all!0
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Woohoo! We did it! How exciting.
No need to thank for me for compiling the info for Elizabeth. Anything to make our lives easier. I only work 3 days a week so I've got nothing better to do..haha.
I struggled with the STAR challenge last week but am hoping I do better this week. Gotta work on my water intake for sure. I do good for a few days and then fall off that wagon. Back on though!
Wedding related- I am going to order my daughters flowergirl dress this week with my incentive gift card from work. As soon as I get my income tax refund, I'm send $1K over to the reception/ceremony venue. We pay monthly on the photographer so we're knocking that out too.0 -
Hello Daffodils!
I think I might be the only one of us who had never watched The Biggest Loser on television before... at least until last night!!!! I only caught the weigh-in portion at the end, but wow! It was so much fun to see them in person doing what we are doing online
One thing I thought was interesting was the friendly competition between teammates and the mutual encouragement based on the previous week's results. It got me thinking that you all might feel more like a team if you are more cohesive in our support of one another and, perhaps, by challenging one another to see which of you can be the top loss on your team.
With that in mind, I'm posting your internal team rankings. I will be providing the same sort of info to the other teams as well. I hope you will work together to encourage one another. Also, if no one on your team is experienced in diet/nutritional planning, I'm willing to help out with that. Good luck, ladies!
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Ahhhhh help me i dont know wat to do!!!!! I'm so excited about how well we all did this past week. but this week is leading up to that time of the month and its attacking me!!!! I don't know wat to do. I just cant stop eating!!!! and its getting worse every day. i'm just soooooo much more hungrier than usual. It's getting so frustrating cause i feel like i've been doing soo well. Eating healthier and being more consistent in my workouts. And doin this challenge is making me so much more accountable when it comes to wat i put in my body. But if i get my hands on some cake or some cheesecake i'm going to go crazy. Any suggestions about wat i can do to stay on track????0
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Ahhhhh help me i dont know wat to do!!!!! I'm so excited about how well we all did this past week. but this week is leading up to that time of the month and its attacking me!!!! I don't know wat to do. I just cant stop eating!!!! and its getting worse every day. i'm just soooooo much more hungrier than usual. It's getting so frustrating cause i feel like i've been doing soo well. Eating healthier and being more consistent in my workouts. And doin this challenge is making me so much more accountable when it comes to wat i put in my body. But if i get my hands on some cake or some cheesecake i'm going to go crazy. Any suggestions about wat i can do to stay on track????
So far, when this happens, I start with a tall glass of cold water and give myself 15 minutes. Then, I eat a fun size chocolate or hershey kiss (NOM!). I take it really slow and let the chocolate disolve in my mouth so I can really savor the texture and flavors. You might also try 100 cal packs of Milano cookies or Brownie Bites the same way. I also really like the Kellogg's Fiber Plus Antioxidants Protein Chewy Bars (peanut or mixed nut). They aren't too terrible nutritionwise and are delicious with chocolate or carmel. 170 calories, 8g fat, 9g sugar, 10g protein. Even if you just eat half, they are satisfying.
Just take it slow to give your body the time to really enjoy it. I've read that most of the pleasure and satisfaction come from the first 2-3 bites of food. After that, your body is just on automation to finish eating. If you are still a ravenous fiend like I am, try something filling with protein or take a short walk to break the food interface and distract from eating an entire pie.
Finally, it is OKAY to have a day or two a month when you are super hungry. It's part of our hormones and metabolism. I would just encourage you to gorge on healthier alternatives - whole grains, protein, nuts/fruits/veggies. And drink lots of water. It will help with any bloating.
PS- have you tried JM's water recipe for that time of the month?? It uses natural diuretics to help process the bloat. My sister swears by it
Good luck and hang in there!0 -
Ahhhhh help me i dont know wat to do!!!!! I'm so excited about how well we all did this past week. but this week is leading up to that time of the month and its attacking me!!!! I don't know wat to do. I just cant stop eating!!!! and its getting worse every day. i'm just soooooo much more hungrier than usual. It's getting so frustrating cause i feel like i've been doing soo well. Eating healthier and being more consistent in my workouts. And doin this challenge is making me so much more accountable when it comes to wat i put in my body. But if i get my hands on some cake or some cheesecake i'm going to go crazy. Any suggestions about wat i can do to stay on track????
You are not alone. We've all been there. I don't have such fantastic willpower that I can just ignore the cravings. Instead, I hide anything that I might decide to indulge in. Out of sight, out of mind for me. I just keep telling myself, I only need to make it through today without going overboard. I take it day by day because I can't look at the bigger picture when I'm hormonal like that. If you do have a day where you don't eat so great, you just pick yourself up and dust yourself off the next day.0 -
Well Hope everyone is having a good week so far. drkchyld as for the eating, sometimes some weeks are worse then others for me too. Escpecially before my period starts. maybe pick up on your exercise to compensate?
I have made it my mission to run a 10km (6.2 miles) race before the end of the year. I haven't found one yet, and have just started looking. I ran 10km on sunday in 67 min and 4.25 miles today in 43 min. I want to build up speed these next few weeks. How is everyone else doing in thier workout routines?
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