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AmourCouture · Oct 16th, 2009, 01:27 PM

We had been discussing starting a new Biggest Loser thread last May, and although our old thread gets bumped from time to time I think we need to start fresh!

And JUST in time for the HOLIDAYS!

Here are some things to remember:

The thread is to discuss our own losses, not just the show. If you would like to continue a discussion of the show here is the thread: The Biggest Loser Season 8 (starts sept 15)
Be respectful to others, as health and fitness can be a sensitive topic.
CELEBRATE your successes, seek support for your set backs and CHEERothers ON!
You don't have to be trying to lose weight to join in or post helpful suggestions. EVERYONE is encouraged to join in.
Weight In (WI) days can be any day of the week, but once per week is recommended.

Continued from Dawn's original thread here:
TPF Biggest Loser Challenge beings January 6th!!!! Join us!

ready...set...GO!

AmourCouture · Oct 16th, 2009, 01:58 PM

In case anyone is shy, I'll go first!

I'm 26, 5'6", Athletic/curvy build, dress size 8, jeans size 30 (10), top size M/L, 166 lbs

Goal: 125-130

Want to lose: -36 to -41 lbs

Weight loss Food routine: Weight Watchers Online and abstaining from alcohol and eating out as much as possible.

Weight loss exercise routine: Gym every day for 30-60 min. I run 1-2 miles each say and combine with swimming, high intensity Aerobics (Hi/Lo, Zumba), Yoga, and eliptical/treadmill.

Mree43 · Oct 16th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Sign me up!! I need to lose 60 pounds.

Weight loss plan-I follow a diet my doctor gave me. It's really what food I can eat and what foods I can't eat. I have a chronic illness so my diet was modified to my illness. It's high fiber/low carb kinda diet.

Exercise-Walk/Run 5 days a week.

Thanks AC.

AmourCouture · Oct 16th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mree43

Sign me up!! I need to lose 60 pounds.

Weight loss plan-I follow a diet my doctor gave me. It's really what food I can eat and what foods I can't eat. I have a chronic illness so my diet was modified to my illness. It's high fiber/low carb kinda diet.

Exercise-Walk/Run 5 days a week.

Thanks AC.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with chronic illness while trying to lose. Don't be discouraged! As long as you are working hard and following your plan you are doing your best!

low carb is hard...I

bread and it isn't really in my plan either unless it is whole grain. If they are carbs that taste good then I shouldn't eat them LOL!

We can do this Mree!

emmasu · Oct 16th, 2009, 04:09 PM

ok ill join too guys
i already started on atkin diet like 10 months ago and in the first 6 months i lost 40pound and now am continuing with it but i dont know why i cant loose more.
anyway, am 24, 5.1, 130lb
goal : 110
plan: atkin diet and restrict to as low calorie intake as possible and as for exercise is only walking in the hospital since i dont have time for the gym> ill try to get weights so i can use them.
as for the food, no carbs food and only vegetables, some types of fruits, certain types of soups and any liquids

lorihmatthews · Oct 16th, 2009, 05:05 PM

About me: I'm 41, 5'2", very curvy build, fitting mostly into size 14 (augh!)

Goal: 110-120 pounds

Lost so far: 25 pounds

Want to lose: 65-70 pounds

Weight loss Food routine: eDiets home food delivery, 7 days per week; FDA-approved diet pill (not allowed to discuss on Purse Forum)

Weight loss exercise routine: Pretty inconsistent right now. I walk the dog 2-3 times per day, 15-25 minutes each walk

ilovepinkhearts · Oct 16th, 2009, 05:33 PM

hi i would like to join too.

about me: im 5"8', 31 and a mother of 3

weight now: im honestly not sure, my scale is not right, but im going to say 177ish as a wild guess.

goal: i want to get down to 135-140

diet: count calories, smaller portion, healthy food choices and i need to eat breakfast more!!

work out: i do cardio 4-5 times a week. i lift weights 4-5 times a week. i do crunches and ab work out 3-4 times a week [exercise ball]

nova_girl · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks for making this new thread Amour!

About me: 26 years old (27 in 10 days!), 5'8", dress size 14, jeans size 14-16

Goal: I'm not really sure to be honest. I think I'd like to get down to a size 8-10 and/or lose another 50 pounds so I can say I lost 100 pounds because I think that would be such an awesome accomplishment.

Eating plan: I'm not on a diet but I am watching what I eat. I try not to deny myself anything but if I have a high calorie meal/snack I try to adjust the rest of my food intake for the day or next few days around that. I use Spark People to track my calories and I find that really helpful. They recommend I eat between 1200-1500 calories each day but I'm usually a little under that.

Exercise plan: I haven't been very consistent with exercise, which is something I need to work on. I try to run/walk at least 3 miles 3-4 times a week. I've done two 5K races and will be doing another one next month and I find that helps keep me motivated to run. I also do squats, jumping jacks, crunches and lunges in the morning and evening.

talexs · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Good luck you guys, can't wait to check in and see how all of you are doing. Everyone sounds like they are off to great starts. I always love these types of threads, it makes me so happy to see people working toward their goals.

deeliciouz · Oct 17th, 2009, 12:37 AM

YAY!

About me: 29, 5'0", right now between 150-155 lb range

Goal: 110

Eating plan: Weight Watchers

Exercise plan: workout dvd's

am stuck in a rut and I need to bust through this.

ps. my weight loss journey is chronicled here. I'll try to check in on here as often as I can remember, but... you can always find me here. :)

Good luck everyone! I'm so happy to have found a group of people who share the same desires as I do!

ashdir103104 · Oct 17th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Hey everyone, I joined the last one but got sick as most of you know. Now that I am better and starting to feel like myself again I am going to be dieting. I will be starting on Oct. 25th since I am going on vacation before then which wouldn't be a good start :) My stats as of now:
I am 22 years old, 5' 3''ish maybe a lil shorted, about 240 lbs (yikes!)
My Goal:
I would like to weigh anywhere from 140-175 lbs (whatever I am happy with, I don't want to be too skinny, still want some meat on me, hehe) but I would like to be around a size 8-12 I guess? I don't remember ever being in those sizes.....
Eating Plan:
I basically go by calorie intake and kinda WW. I eat whatever so I don't binge eat on the things I love.
Exercise Plan:
Stationary bike, dumbbells, ab videos and other videos like yoga, pilates, etc...

I hope I really stick to it this time because I just feel terrible about myself. I don't feel close to my fiance because I just feel gross. I don't want to be intimate because I don't want him to see my fat body. I know it is bad butI have always been bigger and when I was younger I got made fun of alot which is why I think I have the por self esteem I have today :( So here is to the new, better Ashley

pursegal · Oct 17th, 2009, 11:37 AM

This is perfect - Thank you for starting!

I am trying to get over a hump and with the winter season upon us, this will help me get thru it.

I am 5.5; 159 (on a good day...lol) My goal is an additional 15-20 pounds. I have lost almost 50 over the past year and am completely stuck right now. No weightloss in quite some time.....

I'm a runner but this is my off season, as I can only really train on the treadmill, I'm in Chicago and it gets too cold for me to run outside most days.

I also love to bike and have a bike trainer we bought for winter training as well. So these are my forms of cardio, the biking helps my legs get stronger and my pace get faster, so I really enjoy it; knowing how its going to help me.
I lift weights 3 days a week and ab train 4 days a week.
I ran my first 1/2 marathon in August and I swear I am the only person who can train for a 1/2 and not lose hardly any weight...
I suffer from Thyroid Disease, but do take daily medicine, and I am the magical age of 39. So I have two strikes against me in the weightloss battle right now...

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and see how our pounds melt away...
Good Luck everyone!

Divyaangana · Oct 17th, 2009, 02:33 PM

I'm so in on this.

About Me: 23, 5'6, 197 lbs, currently size 14.

Backnotes: Have been on Weight Watchers since January of this year and have lost 32 lbs and gone from a size 18 to a size 14. But have recently lost motivation for it.

Diet: No soda, fried foods, or fast foods. I do allow myself one "indulgence" meal a week however where I can eat what I choose to. But it's just for that one meal.

Exercise: Currently it's sporadic. I work two jobs, one in an office, and one as a server in a restaurant. I do take both of my dogs for a walk each day, but other than that the only real exercise I get is when I'm walking at the restaurant each night.

Goal: To be down into single digit clothing size (ideally a 6) and/or to be around the 130 lbs mark. (whichever I feel most comfortable at). I would also like to have hit the 50 lb mark by January 6th which is the date of my best friends wedding.

Tooomz · Oct 17th, 2009, 04:07 PM

I'm in!

Overall Goal: To lose 50lbs (preferably in 6-8 months!)

Diet: Cutting out sugar and trying low-carb lifestyle, in addition to avoiding eating out. My weakness is junkfood so that's off-limits!

Exercise: Joined a walking club & planning on sticking to Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred daily in addition to her other workouts over the weekend.

lorihmatthews · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:18 PM

Sunday check-in and weigh-in for me.

Lost so far: 26 pounds

I'm having some trouble with this pesky pound -- I keep losing it and gaining it back. Hopefully I can stay on track this week and leave it behind me for good. I'm on call for jury duty this week and I have to go in on Monday morning so I'm not sure what I can do about eating well. It's not a fabulous block and McDonald's is next door. I doubt they can provide us with a refrigerator for our lunch. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have to serve the whole week.

Oct 16th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#1
AmourCouture OP Vintage Chic Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,979	TPF Biggest Loser Challenge Thread #2...JOIN US! We had been discussing starting a new Biggest Loser thread last May, and although our old thread gets bumped from time to time I think we need to start fresh! And JUST in time for the HOLIDAYS! Here are some things to remember: The thread is to discuss our own losses, not just the show. If you would like to continue a discussion of the show here is the thread: The Biggest Loser Season 8 (starts sept 15) Be respectful to others, as health and fitness can be a sensitive topic. CELEBRATE your successes, seek support for your set backs and CHEERothers ON! You don't have to be trying to lose weight to join in or post helpful suggestions. EVERYONE is encouraged to join in. Weight In (WI) days can be any day of the week, but once per week is recommended. Continued from Dawn's original thread here: TPF Biggest Loser Challenge beings January 6th!!!! Join us! ready...set...GO!
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Oct 16th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#2
AmourCouture OP Vintage Chic Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,979	In case anyone is shy, I'll go first! I'm 26, 5'6", Athletic/curvy build, dress size 8, jeans size 30 (10), top size M/L, 166 lbs Goal: 125-130 Want to lose: -36 to -41 lbs Weight loss Food routine: Weight Watchers Online and abstaining from alcohol and eating out as much as possible. Weight loss exercise routine: Gym every day for 30-60 min. I run 1-2 miles each say and combine with swimming, high intensity Aerobics (Hi/Lo, Zumba), Yoga, and eliptical/treadmill.
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Oct 16th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#3
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759	Sign me up!! I need to lose 60 pounds. Weight loss plan-I follow a diet my doctor gave me. It's really what food I can eat and what foods I can't eat. I have a chronic illness so my diet was modified to my illness. It's high fiber/low carb kinda diet. Exercise-Walk/Run 5 days a week. Thanks AC.
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759

Oct 16th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#5
emmasu Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 121	ok ill join too guys i already started on atkin diet like 10 months ago and in the first 6 months i lost 40pound and now am continuing with it but i dont know why i cant loose more. anyway, am 24, 5.1, 130lb goal : 110 plan: atkin diet and restrict to as low calorie intake as possible and as for exercise is only walking in the hospital since i dont have time for the gym> ill try to get weights so i can use them. as for the food, no carbs food and only vegetables, some types of fruits, certain types of soups and any liquids
emmasu Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 121

Oct 16th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#6
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,049	About me: I'm 41, 5'2", very curvy build, fitting mostly into size 14 (augh!) Goal: 110-120 pounds Lost so far: 25 pounds Want to lose: 65-70 pounds Weight loss Food routine: eDiets home food delivery, 7 days per week; FDA-approved diet pill (not allowed to discuss on Purse Forum) Weight loss exercise routine: Pretty inconsistent right now. I walk the dog 2-3 times per day, 15-25 minutes each walk
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Oct 16th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#7
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,395	hi i would like to join too. about me: im 5"8', 31 and a mother of 3 weight now: im honestly not sure, my scale is not right, but im going to say 177ish as a wild guess. goal: i want to get down to 135-140 diet: count calories, smaller portion, healthy food choices and i need to eat breakfast more!! work out: i do cardio 4-5 times a week. i lift weights 4-5 times a week. i do crunches and ab work out 3-4 times a week [exercise ball]
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Oct 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#8
nova_girl Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 574	Thanks for making this new thread Amour! About me: 26 years old (27 in 10 days!), 5'8", dress size 14, jeans size 14-16 Goal: I'm not really sure to be honest. I think I'd like to get down to a size 8-10 and/or lose another 50 pounds so I can say I lost 100 pounds because I think that would be such an awesome accomplishment. Eating plan: I'm not on a diet but I am watching what I eat. I try not to deny myself anything but if I have a high calorie meal/snack I try to adjust the rest of my food intake for the day or next few days around that. I use Spark People to track my calories and I find that really helpful. They recommend I eat between 1200-1500 calories each day but I'm usually a little under that. Exercise plan: I haven't been very consistent with exercise, which is something I need to work on. I try to run/walk at least 3 miles 3-4 times a week. I've done two 5K races and will be doing another one next month and I find that helps keep me motivated to run. I also do squats, jumping jacks, crunches and lunges in the morning and evening.
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Oct 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#9
talexs I Love It!!!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: always in the office :( Posts: 1,499	Good luck you guys, can't wait to check in and see how all of you are doing. Everyone sounds like they are off to great starts. I always love these types of threads, it makes me so happy to see people working toward their goals.

Oct 17th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#10
deeliciouz joleystar Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,404	YAY! About me: 29, 5'0", right now between 150-155 lb range Goal: 110 Eating plan: Weight Watchers Exercise plan: workout dvd's am stuck in a rut and I need to bust through this. ps. my weight loss journey is chronicled here. I'll try to check in on here as often as I can remember, but... you can always find me here. :) Good luck everyone! I'm so happy to have found a group of people who share the same desires as I do!
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Oct 17th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#11
ashdir103104 10-31-04 <3 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,688	Hey everyone, I joined the last one but got sick as most of you know. Now that I am better and starting to feel like myself again I am going to be dieting. I will be starting on Oct. 25th since I am going on vacation before then which wouldn't be a good start :) My stats as of now: I am 22 years old, 5' 3''ish maybe a lil shorted, about 240 lbs (yikes!) My Goal: I would like to weigh anywhere from 140-175 lbs (whatever I am happy with, I don't want to be too skinny, still want some meat on me, hehe) but I would like to be around a size 8-12 I guess? I don't remember ever being in those sizes..... Eating Plan: I basically go by calorie intake and kinda WW. I eat whatever so I don't binge eat on the things I love. Exercise Plan: Stationary bike, dumbbells, ab videos and other videos like yoga, pilates, etc... I hope I really stick to it this time because I just feel terrible about myself. I don't feel close to my fiance because I just feel gross. I don't want to be intimate because I don't want him to see my fat body. I know it is bad butI have always been bigger and when I was younger I got made fun of alot which is why I think I have the por self esteem I have today :( So here is to the new, better Ashley
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Oct 17th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#12
pursegal I heart Chicago!!!!! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,595	This is perfect - Thank you for starting! I am trying to get over a hump and with the winter season upon us, this will help me get thru it. I am 5.5; 159 (on a good day...lol) My goal is an additional 15-20 pounds. I have lost almost 50 over the past year and am completely stuck right now. No weightloss in quite some time..... I'm a runner but this is my off season, as I can only really train on the treadmill, I'm in Chicago and it gets too cold for me to run outside most days. I also love to bike and have a bike trainer we bought for winter training as well. So these are my forms of cardio, the biking helps my legs get stronger and my pace get faster, so I really enjoy it; knowing how its going to help me. I lift weights 3 days a week and ab train 4 days a week. I ran my first 1/2 marathon in August and I swear I am the only person who can train for a 1/2 and not lose hardly any weight... I suffer from Thyroid Disease, but do take daily medicine, and I am the magical age of 39. So I have two strikes against me in the weightloss battle right now... Looking forward to getting to know everyone and see how our pounds melt away... Good Luck everyone!
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Oct 17th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#13
Divyaangana Team ♥ Jacob Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Where ever my heart takes me.... Posts: 1,589	I'm so in on this. About Me: 23, 5'6, 197 lbs, currently size 14. Backnotes: Have been on Weight Watchers since January of this year and have lost 32 lbs and gone from a size 18 to a size 14. But have recently lost motivation for it. Diet: No soda, fried foods, or fast foods. I do allow myself one "indulgence" meal a week however where I can eat what I choose to. But it's just for that one meal. Exercise: Currently it's sporadic. I work two jobs, one in an office, and one as a server in a restaurant. I do take both of my dogs for a walk each day, but other than that the only real exercise I get is when I'm walking at the restaurant each night. Goal: To be down into single digit clothing size (ideally a 6) and/or to be around the 130 lbs mark. (whichever I feel most comfortable at). I would also like to have hit the 50 lb mark by January 6th which is the date of my best friends wedding.
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Oct 17th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#14
Tooomz Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 845	I'm in! Overall Goal: To lose 50lbs (preferably in 6-8 months!) Diet: Cutting out sugar and trying low-carb lifestyle, in addition to avoiding eating out. My weakness is junkfood so that's off-limits! Exercise: Joined a walking club & planning on sticking to Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred daily in addition to her other workouts over the weekend.
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Oct 18th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#15
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,049	Sunday check-in and weigh-in for me. Lost so far: 26 pounds I'm having some trouble with this pesky pound -- I keep losing it and gaining it back. Hopefully I can stay on track this week and leave it behind me for good. I'm on call for jury duty this week and I have to go in on Monday morning so I'm not sure what I can do about eating well. It's not a fabulous block and McDonald's is next door. I doubt they can provide us with a refrigerator for our lunch. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have to serve the whole week.
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