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| Games & Challenges | Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - WEEK 2 RESULTS POSTED!! CHALLENGE #4 POSTED!! | Nov 25 2009 13:12 (UTC) |
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Great challenge for this upcoming week, Nikki - and perfectly expressed! I had a big fitness milestone this weekend - I ran my first half marathon! And when I first started with the BL challenges back in spring, I was walking and nowhere close to running yet. So stick with it everyone - you will surprise yourself with what you can do 6 months down the road!! And Happy early Turkey Day!
Team: YELLOW Week 1. 11/17-11/19: 136.7 (-1.1) Challenge #1 Points: 9.8
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| Weight Loss | Down 85 lbs now the final 15 are not coming off!! | Nov 25 2009 12:34 (UTC) |
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Oh, yeah -you absolutely need to add cals! Did you plug your stats into the calculator here to get an idea? Or here's another good one: On days that I need to add in some more cals myself, I add some sliced almonds to my cereal in the am, or drink a glass of chocolate soy milk....nutrient dense and quick/easy. Good luck and let us know how the reunion goes:) |
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| Fitness | Half Marathon Help | Nov 25 2009 05:06 (UTC) |
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I just ran my first this pas weekend and had some of the same concerns, especially since you have to get up in the middle of night and its hard to replicate your current training schedule. Our run had water stations every 2 miles, and there was an abundance of both water and gatorade. Check your website and also try to find people who did the same race last year to get a sense if the stations were properly prepared before. But b/c of the heat factor, I would carry something yourself to be safe. I used a power gel (I liked the vanilla Clif bar version -- the berry ones were too sweet). Try a few flavors in advance on your training runs as well as to get a sense of timing. I found that eating one right around the 6-7 mile mark worked best, and right before a water station so that I could wash it down afterwards. I carried a second one, but didn't need it. I think its just important to eat well in the week leading up to the event, not just carbing out the night before. I ate smaller amounts every few hours , and really focused on 'fuel' foods versus any empty calories. Extra focus was on salt, protein and carbs in the days beforehand. I just had a bowl of cereal before I left, about 2 hours before the run. And I really took extra care to be extra hydrated in the days leading up to the race. I drank around 32 ounces plus some tea that am before even leaving the house and just made a couple potty stops! And, um, to be delicate...try to *fully* use the facilities before you leave the house..drink some coffee or tea to get things moving. I didn't realize how much a part of timing '#2' was until I saw everyone storming the facilities right beforehand - major poo fest:) Good luck and enjoy it...you'll be amazed at how far adrenaline and event energy will push you thru to the end:) |
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| Motivation | :) gettin it off my chest in rather a confusing manner lol :) xx | Nov 24 2009 14:47 (UTC) |
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You've already received some great advice here as a starting point! I felt self conscious as well when I started to exercise outside (particularly when I started to transition from walking to walk/run combos, to finally running.) I do laps around the local school property, which also passes thru a neighborhood, and just felt jiggly and wiggly and like people were aware of every lump and bump on my body. Well, guess what - they weren't paying attention to my body. They were paying attention to the fact that I showed up every day, in all weather. And suddenly I had a full cheerleading team of complete strangers - neighbors, the crossing guards, the guy who maintained the school property, parents dropping off their kids, the dog walkers - -I started and continue to get lots of encouragement. "You're doing great, Can't believe how far you've come from walking, Wow, you never give up - I wish I could keep it up", etc etc. So the reality is that people are less focused on the imperfections of your body and thinking about what they could and should be doing themselves and are glad to have good examples. I now get stopped regularly for advice. The most uncomfortable part is just starting,...but once you do, it only gets easier. Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | What's with all of the "low calorie" and teenager's going extreme posts? | Nov 24 2009 05:04 (UTC) |
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rgurleyjr1 - I think theholla summed it up pretty well. I do think there is a quieter majority here that want to approach weight management and fitness goals in a sensible healthy manner. But unfortunately there are many posts out there that are concerning from the opposite side of the spectrum, and from what I've learned, the attention getting part of it seems to be an element of the illness. From a timing perspective, you are joining right around the same time that there is a growing backlash against what seems to be an impression of these 'unhealthy' posts being on the rise. And some people are caught in the middle of this, as you can see the path your own post. You'll have to pick and choose how much time and energy you have to dedicate to some of these subjects. But as one of the male minority here, maybe you could occasionally use your 'influence' to chime in with a guy's opinion around appearance if any subject really catches your attention (and seems to be a genuine discussion versus attention seeking post). gi-jane - am just noticing the trend of threads the last few days and see that you got caught in the middle of a few. I for one have never seen you reply in a rude fashion, and am always impressed with personal approach you take to each response, as well as the real knowledge behind them. Thanks for the time and care you put into this site and hope things cool down soon! |
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| Young Calorie Counters | Does it bug anybody else | Nov 24 2009 03:39 (UTC) |
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Eating below 1200 calories a day is considered starvation mode, period, and the goal of the site is to promote healthy methods of weight management. See below from the posting guidelines: "Calorie Count's mission is to promote healthy and sustainable weight management. Please help our moderators follow this vision and respect the following guidelines.
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| Motivation | Biggest Loser 14 Challenge - -TEAM YELLOW!! | Nov 23 2009 14:06 (UTC) |
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I don't have munchkins, but some friends do the food process and mix it all in trick. Throw in your veggies of choice, pretty much liquidize it, and then blend it into something else so that its basically hidden, with pasta sauce being a favorite choice. With my three year old niece, I have her 'help' with all the steps - from cleaning , to helping me arrange it pretty on a plate after cutting, adding any spices, even some of the simple things like adding water to a pot or mixing in pre-measured stuff. Then I use reverse psychology and tell her that many of the things she is helping with aren't for little kids --its grown up food. So course she insists on trying it, and deciding she likes whatever it is and continues to eat more. Its too long of a process every day for every meal under normal circumstances, but spending the extra time and patience now and then may help the kids try a wider variety of things. At this point, my niece has become the Tomato Monster!! Angie - ha, I think the flirtations of a 29 year old would get me thru the week - -that's awesome! |
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| Fitness | What's your Non Scale Victory ( Brag away ) | Nov 23 2009 13:49 (UTC) |
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Thanks gratesgatsby! I was doing Couch to 5K just this past spring, so I bet soon enough we will see you here again with an update:) Keep up the great work, and you're being smart to balance it out with strength training -- makes a huge difference! |
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| Fitness | What's your Non Scale Victory ( Brag away ) | Nov 23 2009 04:30 (UTC) |
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I ran my first half marathon today and am still delirious enough to consider a full one next...! This time last year, I was about 85 pounds heavier who got winded just doing the stairs - a year sure made a difference! |
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| Weight Loss | 104 pounds lost, 10 to go! I need a motivational speech! | Nov 23 2009 04:23 (UTC) |
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OMG - I let out such a hearty laugh with trustwomen's comment! Sounds like you figured out a good compromise, assuming you didn't somehow figure out how to rig the fridge to your bike! I think overall that's good advice for all - indulge a little now and then, but in a controlled setting and with a little activity. Pretty big step on your end for figuring out that you may just need some social interaction and not as much food as you thought! |
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| Weight Loss | Down 85 lbs now the final 15 are not coming off!! | Nov 23 2009 02:21 (UTC) |
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Congrats on all you've done so far! Your hubby is already going to be amazed, so don't make yourself crazy rushing this last portion! It may be hard for you to see how differently you look, but trust me, if he hasn't seen you since then, it will already be dramatic to him! How tall are you, and how long/hard do you work out every day? 1200 cals per day is minimum without working out and if you are short, so it sounds like you are you aren't eating enough, assuming you are getting in a true work out. I would add some healthy calories and include some strength training as well. Good luck!! |
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| Health & Support | Anemia and weight loss | Nov 21 2009 02:09 (UTC) |
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Oh, been there! Yeah, being a girl has a high gross factor, doesn't it?! On that note, I assume part of the follow up includes 2 ultrasounds for fibroids?? If not, I strongly suggest those tests as well, as heavy bleeding (as well as clotting) and longer cycles are classic symptoms. In my situation, the anemia and fatigue created a a bad cycle - I started to shut down, and the less active I became, the worse it got. And it sabotaged the 30 pounds I lost prior to the problem. I stopped exercising, and I really think it made it worse. It got so bad that I even got lazier with shopping and cooking meals b/c i was too tired at night after work and opted for convenience. And I just wasn't feeling up to extra errands like shopping for fresh food often enough....you get the picture! (Short end of story - it was temporary - after battling a few years, I opted for getting them out and am now 85 pounds lighter and running a half marathon this weekend.) Personally, I would recommend doing all of the standard nutritional and supplemental efforts to increase your iron level...if you are able to maintain a small deficit without compromising your iron and protein levels, then go ahead. Just try to adapt your goals until you get things figured out - -maybe maintenance needs to be the short term goal for now. But I recommend pushing through with exercise as best as possible - maybe not at the same level you were doing during your primary loss process, but at least a little bit as often as possible. ...I think you will find that even a shorter bit at less intensity will actually help your energy level overall. If they ultimately determine that it is fibroids, please feel free to drop me a note - there are plenty of learnings to share! Take care! |
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| The Lounge | Clothing an hourglass figure... | Nov 20 2009 13:58 (UTC) |
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A little pricey when you in incorporate exchange rates & shipping (assuming you are not in the UK), but here's a great option: |
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| Motivation | Biggest Loser 14 Challenge - -TEAM YELLOW!! | Nov 19 2009 23:28 (UTC) |
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So I just went to send out the deadline reminder to anyone who hasn't checked in yet....and guess what - -I ONLY had to send out just one email!! You guys are so awesome! Hmm...did all of the Type A personalities get buddied up together on this team...?! Miabel - great job on taking control of things now while you are still so young! I bet you are also having a positive influence on some of your friends without even realizing it. Not many people are focused on nutrition at that age, so you are setting a great foundation for life by learning it now! We will throw a big virtual party for you really soon when you break into Wonderland! Kimconnell - welcome! Oh, nothing like a wedding to get you motivated, is there!? We'll be your cheerleaders for the straight dress quest...but that means you have to promise to allow us all to have a vote on the finalist dresses! Angie - am so with you on dreading winter - its so much harder to get motivated when you can't be outside! I bought a rebounder as my cold weather back up, but haven't really used it yet as I'm trying to get every last second out of fall! Well, its also likely b/c I'm looking forward to clutching the boobage as part of the work out, hehe! Nicci - thanks so much for sending out the emails! Are you celebrating the birthday this weekend or combining it with the kiddies' upcoming festivities? Arwyn84 - that's great that you have roommate support! Yeah, 150's were kind of weird - -it was the point of when I started to get the genuine effusive comments about looking good, I started feeling so much better about clothes and started to have a little extra bounce in my step, and it was a mental battle not to get too *comfortable* and continue to push all the way to goal. I started to feel like I could happily live with that range, despite not even being at a healthy BMI at that point. The best advice to is just to keep doing what is working in terms of calories and level of exercise that you need. I always zig zag calories, which seems to avoid any significant plateaus. I do cardio 5x a week (typically elliptical & running) , with one day being a 2 hour run b/c I'm training for a half marathon, and 3x a week strength training for 25 mins) (I doubt I can keep up this level once I go back to work, but am taking advantage of the time for now!) Mix up exercise when you can, and include strength training as much as possible. Cook fresh healthy meals and eat out as little as possible. But its really more mental than anything else. But its funny - I always took the BMI thing as a guideline tool but understanding all of the caveats of why its not the end all be all. BUT - I will say, for me it really made a huge difference in terms of appearance..it seemed to be the exact point for me of not being 'chubby' any more.
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| Weight Loss | Go figure now i have the opposite problem.... | Nov 19 2009 20:11 (UTC) |
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Congrats on the big loss! Do you eat cereal in the morning? If so, throw in a handful of almonds or some nuts that you like - - both calorie and nutrient dense - you could easily add 150-200 cals a day thru that alone. |
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| Fitness | Heart Monitors | Nov 19 2009 15:52 (UTC) |
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Add another vote for Polar! After much research, I opted for the Polar F6, and it cost under $100 on eBay. Love it! I use it for everything - walking, running, elliptical, strength training. I have been training for a half marathon, and want to give you a heads up on another useful gadget if you enjoy watching numbers - - the Nike+Ipod. If you have a compatible IPod, its a great training tool for bigger runs. I transitioned from using the HRM to this once I got deeper into my training. By that point, I had a pretty accurate idea of the calories burned and felt OK getting an approximation cal count from the Nike tool. I really enjoyed then transitioning focus to distance, speed, average times, etc....you download and track everything online and it provides a wealth of data. No matter what you choose, my main advice is to stick with a brand/model that has a chest strap (like Polar) , as they are much more accurate. Good luck! |
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| Motivation | SCHMOOZE & LOSE IV (Week 3 Nov 29-Dec 5) CLOSED GROUP | Nov 19 2009 15:14 (UTC) |
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Good Morning! START Nov 12-14: 137.6 Measurements: Oh, I'm really bad at these - I just don't get where exactly to measure or how tight/loose to keep the measuring tape! (Despite checking out multiple places online and watching every type of weight loss show that I happen to catch!) So here's my best efforts! Neck: 12.5, Wrist: 5.5, Calf: 14, Waist: 30.5, Hips: 37, Bust: 38.5 As I'm within 10 pounds of goal, I don't expect much of a change, but I regret not having done this when I first started at 220. The numbers may not have been perfect, but would have been cool to see the real change! Motivation: Oh, where to start?! First - to avoid the health problems of my parents (diabetes, heart disease). Second - to just be comfortable in my own skin again...I haven't really felt myself since putting on the bulk of weight. Third - I take a ton of photos. But I'm never in them - and have no memories of myself even at some big moments! So I've stopped hiding!
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| Foods | Cereal?! | Nov 19 2009 02:14 (UTC) |
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I love mixing half Kashi Good Friends w/ half Kashi Go Lean Crunch..lots of fiber and protein and never get hungry too soon! |
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| Weight Loss | Short girls (5'4" and under) with a significant amount of weight to lose! (40+) | Nov 18 2009 14:45 (UTC) |
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Hi All! Sorry, I missed last week...! W: 220 LW: 139 (2 weeks ago) CW: 136.7 GW: 130 Height - 5'4 So I hope to have some good fitness news for next week...am running my first half marathon on Sunday! I'm really looking forward to it - while losing the weight has been fun from a visual perspective, I love seeing the difference in my strength and fitness. Last winter/spring, I was walking...mid-late spring, I started the Couch to 5K program...and next week the halfer. Who knows what next year will bring... |
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| Motivation | Biggest Loser 14 Challenge - -TEAM YELLOW!! | Nov 18 2009 14:18 (UTC) |
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arwyn84 - ohhhhh, I'm so jealous of your location! Isn't it amazing how other lifestyles make being healthy easier. I taught english in Germany for a year after college, and lost about 20 pounds with little effort, despite awesome chocolate and good beer nearly daily! I found the '50s' ro be a turning point in this process (since we're the same height) - -it seemed to be the stage of where I transitioned from 'hiding' in clothes to actually WEARING them...it was a good mental boost after a lot of work! Welcome and look forward to hearing of your adventures in NZ! Nicci - CONGRATS on winning the last challenge!! That's even more impressive in light of also dealing with PCOS. Wow...your house is going to be jumping in a few weeks with all of those birthday celebrations - how fun! We have a really strong team here...Nicci won the last challenge(BLC 13), angie952 came in right behind her, and I won the BLC 12 --and arwyn84 has already made a big dent in the process before even participating in a challenge. And I'm sure we're about to hear some more great stories from the teammates yet to post. BUt not only do we have some great successes, we also have struggled in the past and have failed prior to this, so there also many great learnings to share as well! |
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| Games & Challenges | Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - WEEK 2 RESULTS POSTED!! CHALLENGE #4 POSTED!! | Nov 18 2009 13:52 (UTC) |
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Good Morning, All! I drink ridiculous amounts of water. so this will likely be my best challenge:)! Team:
This is my 4th BLC, just 7 pounds shy of my goal. Out of curiosity, I checked my starting weight at the first one, May 6th - I was 187.7 ...that was just over 50 pounds ago. (My original starting weight was 220.) I'm not announcing this as bragging, but to encourage everyone just starting off that it IS possible. I never missed a week's weigh in - it helped me to be accountable. So stick with it - weigh in every week, even if its not a good week. Weigh in even if you're a little late. Participate in your team forums - give support, ask for support, and have some fun along the way. Good luck everyone!! |
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| Motivation | Biggest Loser 14 Challenge - -TEAM YELLOW!! | Nov 18 2009 05:15 (UTC) |
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I'll start off! This is my fourth BLC , and its been a great way to get support. have some laughs, as well as another means to be accountable. I'm finally in the last phase of weight loss, and would LOVE to hit goal by the end of this challenge. While I am finally in a healthy BMI range, like many others, I started in an unhealthy place. As in 220 pounds (in Jan) at only 5'4 and 39 yrs. old. I'm super excited about the success so far, but also realize that my circumstances are different from most people/it was likely a speedier and more consistent process. (I was laid off from work in spring and have used the free time to cook lots of healthy meals and exercise heavily -figured I needed to take advantage of this time off to focus on me as well as try to turn a negative stressful situation into a positive experience!) While losing pounds and feeling good in clothes again has undeniably been fun, I'm actually equally excited about just feeling better and stronger. Am looking forward to getting to know you all! |
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| Weight Loss | Fact or Fiction: you'll lose more weight by not eating after 8pm | Nov 18 2009 04:49 (UTC) |
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Actually, let me correct myself - I do pay attention to the clock - - but in the morning! I always eat breakfast as soon as possible upon waking to shake up the metabolism and get the body burning fuel right away! |
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| Weight Loss | Fact or Fiction: you'll lose more weight by not eating after 8pm | Nov 18 2009 04:47 (UTC) |
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I vote with fiction, but with some of the cautions already noted. I eat what I want, when I want it, so long as it fits into my planned calories for the day. Have never really paid attention to the clock at all. And I've lost over 80 pounds since Jan with no real plateaus. I basically just stick to the math of calories in/calories burned. BUT - you need to be self aware. Often when people eat later at night, its mindless nibbling in front of the TV or grabbing little bits of this and that, all which add up. SO you have to know your own habits and adapt. |
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| Games & Challenges | Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - WEEK 2 RESULTS POSTED!! CHALLENGE #4 POSTED!! | Nov 18 2009 04:31 (UTC) |
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Team YELLOW site posted!! http://caloriecount.about.com/biggest-loser-c hallenge-team-yellow-ft157014 |
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| Weight Loss | What do you do when you crave something really badly? | Nov 16 2009 17:49 (UTC) |
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Being that you struggle with an eating disorder, I second what GI Jane says.... Once you fully recover and are in a healthy maintenance lifestyle, I think you will see that you can occasionally indulge in foods that you shouldn't have daily. The 80/20 rule....eat healthy, exercise the large majority of the time, and you can fully enjoy special indulgences occasionally and be satisfied. Good luck and please set up time with a doctor or counselor as soon as possible! |
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| Fitness | Too heavy to run | Nov 15 2009 17:50 (UTC) |
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In addition to the great advice above, I recommend you do a search for the Couch to 5K program here on CC....I wouldn't follow the program precisely b/c its nearly twice as far as you need for your test. But I do think it will give you a great feel for the concept of how to effectively (safely!) gradually work up to running. You can modify it to fit your needs/your current cardio baseline from walking - -with the key being to first focus on getting to the appropriate distance comfortably. After you get to 1.5 miles of non-stop running, then start focusing on improving your speed. And without doubt, focus on your diet and losing some weight simultaneously - -it will greatly improve all aspects of your training! Good luck!! (and WOW for being able to already do that crazy hop a wall part already!!)
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| Motivation | SCHMOOZE & LOSE IV (Week 3 Nov 29-Dec 5) CLOSED GROUP | Nov 12 2009 17:35 (UTC) |
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Hi All! Here we go... START Nov 12-14: 137.6 Hammerup - - you are soooo going to break into 'Onderland" on this round!!
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| Games & Challenges | Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - WEEK 2 RESULTS POSTED!! CHALLENGE #4 POSTED!! | Nov 11 2009 14:13 (UTC) |
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Good Morning, All! And so begins my 4th BL Challenge...and hopefully the one that brings me to goal...
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Nikki - sign me up for a team captain if you still need any!
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| Motivation | SCHMOOZE & LOSE IV (Week 3 Nov 29-Dec 5) CLOSED GROUP | Nov 09 2009 21:10 (UTC) |
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Count me in! I see you guys everywhere on CC but have never caught the starting week before this! |
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