Wow - this is a great team. Love all the support being offered. Love hearing about what everyone is doing to "move forward." Love the losses posted! Here is to another good Die Lard week - whether just getting started or moving it up a notch!

TEAM REMINDER: Serendipity0913 would like for us to post our weekly weigh-ins under the discussion thread:

<Biggest Loser Challenge> Announcements <***Week 1 Weigh-in Results (Submit between Apr 2 - Apr8)***>.

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This will make it easy for her to find all of the data that she will be adding to the spreadsheet.

Thanks ya'll!

Good morning everyone

This morning was a bit rough, OH got a call out in the middle of the night. The dog, OH and I were restless for the entire night, ended up sleeping through my workout alarms A lil monday morning reminder; as well as keeping an eye on your food and making sure you're active, please get a good nights rest as it does help you resisting sugary things for energy whilst it also gives you the willpower to get moving!

I will not use this as an excuse and will be trialling Jillian Micheal's 30 day shred which is on youtube after the dogs walk this evening Has anyone had a crack at it, heard some good things about it.

@MimiOfTheLusciousLawn seriously huge congratulations on the loss, love how determined you are!

@Kayak97 couldn't locate your username so feel free to add me via //www.fitbit.com/user/4FFQGV and the same to all the other fitbit users, love the idea of doing some weekly challenges with you all.

@fancnanc1 Congrats on the loss, patience, perseverance and persistence are key!

@gethntysear 30 Day shred is pretty good. Just know that by day 7 I had to do it with the volume off because the sound of her voice would make me irrationally angry! LOL

I'm so tired, but I'm going to get my workout in right now.

Happy Monday Everyone!

mmcqueen927 wrote: »

Hello everyone,
I wrote a post last night and deleted it by accident, was too tired to rewrite.

Thank you so much for the support and encouragement team.

Mimi@ great advice of focusing on one thing; as to not get overwhelmed. I decided to focus on exercise and water this week. I am going to log my food, because last week I told my sister I would log my food with her this week. But I will not stress about the food this week.

Misalillstead@ I will work on releasing the guilt for screwing up and move on, good advice.

Kayak97@ thanks, I will think positive thoughts. negative thought are not useful anyway.

I started feeling better after reading the encouraging post yesterday and today I feel even better. I will be going to the gym tonight after work.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Shay

High Five, Shay! You've got this!

mmcqueen927 wrote: »

Hello everyone,
I'm Shay. I turned 50 last September and thought I would be 50, fit and fabulous; but that did not happen. I did not lose the wait I wanted by my birthday; so here I am trying to get to the fit and fabulous before my 50th year is over. I am hoping this challenge will be what I need to accomplish my goals.

My health is good (thank God) so its not to late to end 50 fit and fabulous. I want to see onderland again . I joined PF. I am looking forward to new friendships, hard work, cheering on my teammates and seeing others achieve their goals.

We can do this!!!

Hi Shay, nice to meet you! It always seems in my life that I meet my milestone goals one year later than expected, so I'm convinced you will be 51, fit and fabulous! Looking forward to killing lard with you.

Hello Team Die Lard!

I was on the waiting list but made it to the team & the April challenge! I'm so excited! Here's a few things about me:

Name: Christina
Age: 34
Weight: 146 (on my work scale, seems like I'm hovering at 150 on my home scale)
Goal Weight: 132 (last time I was there was about 13 years ago)
Height: 5'4"
Work: Desk job - finance at a health insurance company
Location: NYC
Originally from: Northern NJ
Interests: Bikram Yoga, psychology, cooking, and Toastmasters (public speaking & leadership club)
Why I'm here:
1 - I am a HUGE fan of Biggest Loser, I watch it religiously and am always inspired by the contestant stories. I've even gone so far as to attend one of the Biggest Loser Resorts in Utah for a week with my aunt!! It was amazing and I even got to meet Sione, he was one of the trainers there.
2 - Health is a huge priority for me, I've had a stubborn 10-20 lbs I want to finally get off and keep off!
3 - I love to be around like-minded people who want to focus on health and be the best they can be.
4 - I'm doing a weight challenge at work and this will be a perfect supplement. Same time line - month of April.

Can't wait to inspire and be inspired by all of you!

@Serendipity0913 thank you so much for setting up this challenge! What's your story? Would love to hear more about you.

chrizzy8 wrote: »

I just found out I was replaced. I didn't get a chance to respond btwn Friday at midnight and Saturday at 8pm because I was babysitting my nephews (I have a brand new baby niece that was born)! I'm sad I won't be on your team but I wish you all the BEST of luck and I'll be weighing in every Thursday anyway, hoping to keep on cheering you guys on. Best of luck to everyone!

Hi Chrizzy8, I'm sorry you weren't able to make it on the roster this time. However, you're welcome to check in on our discussion board and share our encouragement! Team Die Lard is on a roll , and we're happy to share the positive energy with you!

misalillstead wrote: »

Week One weigh ins are looking great so far!!

dixedreg wrote: »

@gethntysear 30 Day shred is pretty good. Just know that by day 7 I had to do it with the volume off because the sound of her voice would make me irrationally angry! LOL

I'm so tired, but I'm going to get my workout in right now.

Happy Monday Everyone!

@dixedreg - Her voice makes me angry too!! Haha

@chrizzy8 - Welcome!

Sounding off! Today's plan is a 45 minute or so walk, and 30-60 minutes of cardio. Turbo Jam or buns of steel (lol)... I still think its funny, but I really do love the step aerobics. It's rest day for Body Beast.

Hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!! Go Team, Die Lard!!!

Thank you, @misalillstead! Unfortunately, I did not make the team but I'll be following along with you guys!

I love TurboJam as well! And step aerobics is awesome, and FUN - and that's when weight loss becomes easy, when it's FUN!

Looks like you're already working pretty hard, impressive! I'm going to the gym tonight so I'll be thinking of team Die Lard when I get on the treadmill.

Happy Monday, all!

@chrizzy8, thanks and welcome! How cool are we thst we get our very own personal cheerleader?!!

mmcqueen927 wrote: »

Woo-hoo I went to the gym tonight even though it was pouring out. I think I will be sore tomorrow , but glad I went. I also drank 90 ozs of water today. Not a bad.

Good for you! Double the satisfaction - a great work out and the satisfaction of accomplishing your goal despite the yucky weather! Kudos for the water too! You are so off to a great start this week! Remember to do some stretching before/after and hopefully you won't get too sore.

Had a doctors appt today - first since the Feb 2nd appt that launched my "program". Was officially taken out of the "obese" category and got some kudos from doc and PA. Here is to the next 30# and making it from "overweight" to "healthy" this summer...good week all!

bpkal wrote: »

Had a doctors appt today - first since the Feb 2nd appt that launched my "program". Was officially taken out of the "obese" category and got some kudos from doc and PA. Here is to the next 30# and making it from "overweight" to "healthy" this summer...good week all!

CELEBRATION!!! Bpkal, a terrific accomplishment! You have worked hard to achieve better health!

So happy Chrizzy8 made it on a team, but sad we are losing our cheerleader.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement.
bpkal@congrats on the good doctors report. I'm sure you will meet your goals.

Have a great day everyone!!!