Comments on: This Hungry Girl’s Biggest Loser Week 8 Weigh-in http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/ Denver parenting, with altitude Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:29:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: diana/sunshine http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2557 diana/sunshine Wed, 28 May 2008 05:05:58 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2557 congratulations on 20 lbs. that's great! keep up the good work. don't worry about minor set backs. just keep going forward. congratulations on 20 lbs. that’s great! keep up the good work. don’t worry about minor set backs. just keep going forward.

]]> By: Lizzy http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2556 Lizzy Tue, 27 May 2008 02:41:53 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2556 When I am healthy (aka: not pregnant) and I know I'm going to be in a big food situation I set a time for myself before I can eat. So, for the first 45 minutes I focus on catching up with people, playing with the kids, helping the hostess, etc. Then I calmly pic healthy foods to eat. Eat a sensible meal. Then I allow myself to take a one bite taste of everything that looks good. I pick my favorite one and have one full serving before I completely stop eating for the rest of the event. This way I feel disciplined and satisfied. Oh, and carry around a water bottle the entire time to keep your mouth busy. 20 pounds?!?!?! You totally rock, skinny girl!!! When I am healthy (aka: not pregnant) and I know I’m going to be in a big food situation I set a time for myself before I can eat. So, for the first 45 minutes I focus on catching up with people, playing with the kids, helping the hostess, etc. Then I calmly pic healthy foods to eat. Eat a sensible meal. Then I allow myself to take a one bite taste of everything that looks good. I pick my favorite one and have one full serving before I completely stop eating for the rest of the event. This way I feel disciplined and satisfied. Oh, and carry around a water bottle the entire time to keep your mouth busy.

20 pounds?!?!?! You totally rock, skinny girl!!!

]]> By: Heidi http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2555 Heidi Mon, 26 May 2008 21:18:59 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2555 There's bound to be weeks that are harder than others, but even on a rough week you managed 2 pounds. And 20 pounds in 8 weeks is nothing short of astounding. I am so impressed and proud of you!! Heidi There’s bound to be weeks that are harder than others, but even on a rough week you managed 2 pounds. And 20 pounds in 8 weeks is nothing short of astounding. I am so impressed and proud of you!!

Heidi

]]> By: Lauri Vidal http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2554 Lauri Vidal Mon, 26 May 2008 05:48:59 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2554 Amber, Hey there..Remember us?We moved from Arvada to Frederick. Fun blog.I am doing a biggest loser challenge too. sucks eh? Amber,
Hey there..Remember us?We moved from Arvada to Frederick. Fun blog.I am doing a biggest loser challenge too. sucks eh?

]]> By: nikko http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2553 nikko Mon, 26 May 2008 02:54:03 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2553 That's great news on the weight loss. Even when I'm ultra god, I can never lose more than 1 pound a week. You rock. Good luck at the BBQ tomorrow! That’s great news on the weight loss. Even when I’m ultra god, I can never lose more than 1 pound a week. You rock. Good luck at the BBQ tomorrow!

]]> By: MommyTime http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2552 MommyTime Sun, 25 May 2008 13:32:35 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2552 I suppose homemade pumpkin ravioli with a sauce made of cream and toasted nuts is probably not on your diet? Mine either. But as a once-every-two-years treat, it's magnificent. Back in reality, I suggest eating slowly. Also, if it's a buffet, avoid the temptation to graze by making a full plate of everything you want, sitting down, and eating a meal. That way you won't keep going back over and over for a few more bites. Also? Nearly every diet I know has a "cheat day" built in. You could reasonably eat whatever you want for one day every eight weeks, and still be very healthy! :) I suppose homemade pumpkin ravioli with a sauce made of cream and toasted nuts is probably not on your diet? Mine either. But as a once-every-two-years treat, it’s magnificent. Back in reality, I suggest eating slowly. Also, if it’s a buffet, avoid the temptation to graze by making a full plate of everything you want, sitting down, and eating a meal. That way you won’t keep going back over and over for a few more bites.

Also? Nearly every diet I know has a “cheat day” built in. You could reasonably eat whatever you want for one day every eight weeks, and still be very healthy! :)

]]> By: Amber http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2551 Amber Sun, 25 May 2008 12:17:03 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2551 And thanks for the vote of confidence, everyone! And thanks for the vote of confidence, everyone!

]]> By: Amber http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2550 Amber Sun, 25 May 2008 12:16:35 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2550 My obsession with pumpkin started long before my husband started growing them. When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I called home to Canada and they were enjoying an early Thanksgiving. And pumpkin pie. That is when the obsession began - with a crazy woman's cravings and it has not quit! My obsession with pumpkin started long before my husband started growing them. When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I called home to Canada and they were enjoying an early Thanksgiving. And pumpkin pie. That is when the obsession began – with a crazy woman’s cravings and it has not quit!

]]> By: Erin http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2549 Erin Sat, 24 May 2008 15:17:21 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2549 First off, you are doing great! Diets are HARD! If they were easy everyone would be skinny. It's tough to change the way you eat and think about food as I am now realizing. I'm diggin' the South Beach but haven't followed it perfectly. I think you should do what works for you. Find something and stick with it. For me it was (still is) waaaay too much sugar. The SB Diet has pretty much zero sugar so it fits me and I'm learning to make healthier choices. It's about losing weight but also choosing a healthier lifestyle that will last your whole life and hopefully you will never have to diet again! And I also believe in free days (like this weekend) especially with your kids bday party and the holiday. Give your self some fun but then jump right back on the wagon so to speak. The pumpkin shake sounds yummy! My weakness is pumpkin chocolate chip bread, soooo good! Have a great weekend! First off, you are doing great! Diets are HARD! If they were easy everyone would be skinny. It’s tough to change the way you eat and think about food as I am now realizing. I’m diggin’ the South Beach but haven’t followed it perfectly. I think you should do what works for you. Find something and stick with it. For me it was (still is) waaaay too much sugar. The SB Diet has pretty much zero sugar so it fits me and I’m learning to make healthier choices. It’s about losing weight but also choosing a healthier lifestyle that will last your whole life and hopefully you will never have to diet again! And I also believe in free days (like this weekend) especially with your kids bday party and the holiday. Give your self some fun but then jump right back on the wagon so to speak.
The pumpkin shake sounds yummy! My weakness is pumpkin chocolate chip bread, soooo good! Have a great weekend!

]]> By: Allie http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2548 Allie Sat, 24 May 2008 14:03:18 +0000 http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/05/23/biggest-loser-week-8-weigh-in-and-counting/#comment-2548 First off, I just have to say congrats on the 20 lb weight loss! While you may feel frustrated or defeated, you ARE doing a great job and 20 lb is a lot of weight to lose! Secondly, I just had to giggle about pumpkin being in your favourite food group. Is this solely because you have accepted the inevitable that you will become inundated with pumpkin for the rest of your life given your husband's obession with them? First off, I just have to say congrats on the 20 lb weight loss! While you may feel frustrated or defeated, you ARE doing a great job and 20 lb is a lot of weight to lose!

Secondly, I just had to giggle about pumpkin being in your favourite food group. Is this solely because you have accepted the inevitable that you will become inundated with pumpkin for the rest of your life given your husband’s obession with them?

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