heatherbombard wrote: »

Hi Team Slimsons! I'm excited to join for this month. I do have some questions (@craigo3154), so hopefully y'all can help me with those too!

My goal for January is 10 pounds. I don't want to be unrealistic, considering I'm a 42 year old female, and losing weight may be difficult. But my weight today was 202.4 pounds. I think that going back to exercising and tracking my food will make a huge difference.

Can someone walk me through how this works? I heard there were spreadsheets, etc. - but searching through all these messages in the thread isn't getting me an answer.

My motivation is to go back to obstacle course racing and start running again. I think I can do it this time and you guys will be here to help me! I want to be fit in my 40s - not fat. I don't know where I lost the determination, but I have it back, big time.

Also, I want to do everything I can to make a last-ditch effort at fertility treatment. Losing weight is the only way to do that.

Thanks all! I appreciate the help.

Hi and Welcome to the team!!! We are here to help you in any way that we can and if you have specific questions, ask away, or if you'd feel more comfortable, feel free to send me a message.

Here's the link to the Biggest Loser page, it has some old discussions, links to the spreadsheet. As a member of the team, you don't have read-only access to the spreadsheet, you will post your weight in this page and I will update the spreadsheet, but you are welcome to look at the sheet at any time!! This page also shows past winners and past challenges.
Biggest Loser Challenge

Here's a link specifically to the January spreadsheet.
January Spreadsheet

I think your goal is realistic if you take the action necessary to work towards it. I think that tracking your food is probably the most beneficial thing you can do to work towards your goal. I've learned that diet is the most important part of your diet and exercise program. I might suggest that you look in to strength training as well as cardio for your exercise program as there are many many benefits beyond just adding strength (and no, you won't "bulk" up!).

Please reach out to me, or post in this thread if you need ANYTHING!!! We are a team and we are here to support you on your journey!!

Once again, welcome to the team and I know you will reach your goals!!

Weigh in:
Username:143tobe
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's Weight:170.6
Current Weight:171

Okay, thanks @AB0215 . I didn't weigh myself yesterday due to the holiday confusion but this is my weight today. A slight gain, I lost my self contol the last 3 days of the year but I'll pick up the slack this week

So is this where we post our weekly weigh in? Sry I'm a little confused, if so here is mine! Also I apologize it's late, with new years day yesterday I totally forgot!

Username: GloriaE2016
Previous weight: 164.5
Current weight: 164

@MLL0319 Hi Michelle and welcome!! Glad you're here and I hope this team can help you with consistency as that's key to any lasting plan!

@GloriaE2016 You are in the right place!! And great start to the New Year!!

Good Morning everyone:)
Welcome to all the new members You've come to a great and really supportive group and challenge:)
Yesterday reminded me that I have to be a little more mindful as I am eating during the day if I want a treat after dinner lol. I am aiming to to have 300 - 400 cal over at the end of each day.
Although I really needed the extra sandwich after my run at the gym, It was so hot and I was late going because my son's dad forgot he was picking him up (he is a little stressed right now so I wasn't mad about it). I went to the gym at lunchtime and by then it was aldready 34c here. Today is rest day. My legs forgot how much they hate running lo

@ssssanaaaa Hi Sana and Welcome!! I think you've got a great goal and a great start to achieving it!

@sarahann104 Well, a workout is still a workout, late or otherwise! I too will be spending time in the gym...but for the opposite reasons---it's below 0 (f) here and that's a bit too cold to run around outside!

Daily Post
Crazy day - worked 13 hours and don't sleep well.
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - under!
Exercise: Yes - walking 40 minutes
Water Intake: 0 I am horrible I know!

I missed yesterday's weigh in

Username:hwara37
Week: January Week 1
PW =247
CW=245.4

Hi. This is my very first challenge . Im a mum to 4 living in Cairns Australia. We are at the start of a super hot summer here (at the moment its 36 geg/97f ) so im finding exercise really tough. A few days ago one of my walking buddies (my staffy) died from the heat so im extra cautious about taking my remaining dog out. So today I did a quick weights work out while it was not as hot and hop to do some step and hula hooping on the wii fit plus later. I don't really have a goal atm but am aiming to loose a lb a week. Look forward to supporting you all and seeing some results.

User name: carolmonson
Weigh in day : monday
Current weight:107.1 kg (236lb)

Daily Post - Tuesday

Track - Yep!
Calories - significantly under
Exercise - 1 hour of aqua aerobics
Water - 65 oz

Back to the pool tomorrow...twice!!

carolmonson wrote: »

Hi. This is my very first challenge . Im a mum to 4 living in Cairns Australia. We are at the start of a super hot summer here (at the moment its 36 geg/97f ) so im finding exercise really tough. A few days ago one of my walking buddies (my staffy) died from the heat so im extra cautious about taking my remaining dog out. So today I did a quick weights work out while it was not as hot and hop to do some step and hula hooping on the wii fit plus later. I don't really have a goal atm but am aiming to loose a lb a week. Look forward to supporting you all and seeing some results.

User name: carolmonson
Weigh in day : monday
Current weight:107.1 kg (236lb)

Hi and welcome!!
So sorry to hear about your dog, that's just terrible! Please be careful in the heat!!

Daily Post (Tuesday)
Goals: Stay under calories, get my errands done, get the house in order....and let's just say that I managed to actually complete ONE of those things.
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes--10 min walk, 30 minutes housework.
Water Intake: 2 ltrs

Track, yes
Calories, yes
Exercise, no
Weigh in date 160
Monday’s Weight 157.5

One of my fave quick and easy meals - Fried Rice
I try to always have cooked brown rice in the fridge. I can then make any number of quick meals.
Today i used chicken for my protein,
Frozen mixed vegies,
2 eggs
soy sauce
That's it. I weighed it all as I put it in the pan and in less than 10 mins had a really tasty meal.

I will probably have it again tonight but with more vegies and some bacon.

Track - Not currently.
Calories - not certain; although I'll be starting metabolic balance diet in a couple of weeks. I just had my blood work done and then the nutritionist will devise my eating plan based on those results.
Exercise - Not currently. I'm dealing with some tendinitis issues so my PT won't let me exercise for a few weeks. Damn peri-menopause...it's wreaking havoc on my body with aches and pains...anyone else??
Water - 2 liters

mjohemme wrote: »

I am going to a weight loss surgery seminar this evening. It was suggested by my doctor, but I'm not sure that this is what I want to do. I am going to educate myself on the topic and decide what is right for me. Your thoughts, all?

I personally don't like the elective surgery options. But one can never have too much information right? I must admit, I have given serious consideration to what I might do with my spare skin when I finally reach my goals.