WISH Away the Pounds--January 2013 challenge--Everyone Welcome!

[50sjayne]

QOTD for Tuesday, January 15, 2013:

I believe, as a society, we don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. I hear people talking about their "healthy meals" and I am constantly wondering "where are the veggies?" How many servings of fruit/veggies do you eat daily (on average)? If you aren't eating at least 4 servings of non-starchy veggies, how do you think you could incorporate more into your day?



BONUS QOTD:

On last night's episode of the BL, they quizzed the contestants about childhood obesity statistics. Who do YOU think is to blame about today's childhood obesity epidemic? Fast-food restaurants? Parents? Schools?


Off to school! Hopefully I can pop on during the day to chat!............P

I'm doing good to get one serving of fruit or veggie a day in. I know-- not good but this is actually up a lot from recent years. I'm thinking more raw veggies with a dip at night for snacks....

Along with other peoples ideas I also think people are so limited in disciplining their children these days and afraid to upset them-- they are far too lenient with them and let them indulge.

QOTD for Wednesday, January 16, 2013:

I know that many of us have been struggling to fit in exercise with our busy schedules. What are some "quirky" ways that you have found to fit a bit of extra fitness into your day? (Try to stay away from the old school answers of "take the stairs instead of the elevator" and "park further away from the building".... we've all heard those many times.)


BONUS QOTD:

If you were going to WDW and only had time for three parks, which one would you skip and why??

BBL to answer!............P

Incoprorating more exercise--I've been riding my bike to work the last year or so intermittently--it's a 1/2 hour ride so I guess that would be the quirky part. Doing kegel exercises in the jacuzzi or at stop lights or whenever I have to do something like wait in line....
I'm a Disneyland girl-- don't know a lot about the World so can't answer.

I've had no energy lately. Even when I go to bed early. I mean I know I'm not a morning person but this is ridiculous. If I sit down during the day I dies off as well. I was doing homework last night, just reading, and I kept just dozing off. So weird.

I did get a workout in Monday night after class, I went to the school gym with a friend for the first time. I think that was good because it got me out of my comfort zone as in I worked out in front of other people. I'm in a running rut however and keep having the worst runs. Plus I haven't worked out since! Last night I went to open my car door and slammed it into my head really hard! I have a huge bump and it hurts to chew and I had a headache all night. Oh well, it's from my own clumsiness. Hope things are going well for everyone else

Ow!

when I was 6 we weren't allowed to come in until the street light came on.

Isn't this the truth....I remember being out of the house until dark as well most nights.

I like liver, but I don't eat it any more, after I did some thinking about what it does in the body. I might be tempted if I could find it organic though. Liver and onions....mmmmm![/QUOTE

This started when I was pregnant working at Safeway. Now the only time I get them is if we go to the coast and stop in Florence at the Safeway there. It's a huge retirement community so it's one of the few Safeways left to stock the livers.

For some reason I thought weigh in was on the 15th--it was stuck in my head---weirdness. So I weighed myself yesterday and lost another pound so that's good I guess. I'm really going to be watching it the rest of the week so the 19th? I hope will be a good one. Did a full workout yesterday and spent 2 hours in the jacuzzi...lol. It is so nice to be in an outdoor one when it is so cold. We've had free showtime so I've watched Warhorse twice, The King's speech and Iron lady. Oh plus a documentary about a student from Virginia Tech today. Not going to work out until later today so I've had some time to catch up on the boards which is nice!
Have a great day everyone.

 

[pjlla]

No quirky ways to work out unfortunately, I just put my shoes on and go for a walk when I can. Final exam at University tomorrow, so after that I have some time for me!!

I'd probably skip AK as I can go to a zoo at home (I know it's not the same, but is a kind of alternative - there are no alternatives to the other 3 parks).

Best of luck on your exam!

Walking is just fine!

I'm doing good to get one serving of fruit or veggie a day in. I know-- not good but this is actually up a lot from recent years. I'm thinking more raw veggies with a dip at night for snacks....

Along with other peoples ideas I also think people are so limited in disciplining their children these days and afraid to upset them-- they are far too lenient with them and let them indulge.

Incoprorating more exercise--I've been riding my bike to work the last year or so intermittently--it's a 1/2 hour ride so I guess that would be the quirky part. Doing kegel exercises in the jacuzzi or at stop lights or whenever I have to do something like wait in line....
I'm a Disneyland girl-- don't know a lot about the World so can't answer.

Isn't this the truth....I remember being out of the house until dark as well most nights.

This started when I was pregnant working at Safeway. Now the only time I get them is if we go to the coast and stop in Florence at the Safeway there. It's a huge retirement community so it's one of the few Safeways left to stock the livers.

For some reason I thought weigh in was on the 15th--it was stuck in my head---weirdness. So I weighed myself yesterday and lost another pound so that's good I guess. I'm really going to be watching it the rest of the week so the 19th? I hope will be a good one. Did a full workout yesterday and spent 2 hours in the jacuzzi...lol. It is so nice to be in an outdoor one when it is so cold. We've had free showtime so I've watched Warhorse twice, The King's speech and Iron lady. Oh plus a documentary about a student from Virginia Tech today. Not going to work out until later today so I've had some time to catch up on the boards which is nice!
Have a great day everyone.

Glad you were down a pound, even on the wrong day! we had the free premium channels this weekend as well and I was so unimpressed! I only quoins 3movies that interested me enough to bother recording them.

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Evening friends! Here I am at the Y. Roads weren't bad once I got out of my town. I think we ended up with about 4-5 inches of snow.

Can I get a WoooHoo on a double workout day? I ended up putting on my exercise clothes and doing another hour on the TM here tonight! Kind of makes up for yesterday's lousy run attempt.

I'll say good night for now and promise to be back in the morning!........P

 

[Rose&Mike]

Just popping in to say hi. The first page is updated.

I ran my mile for the day and did a 50 min strength class. I was feeling very beat up so not the best class. I am at 16/365 for my one mile run challenge.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

QOTD for Wednesday, January 16, 2013:

I know that many of us have been struggling to fit in exercise with our busy schedules. What are some "quirky" ways that you have found to fit a bit of extra fitness into your day? (Try to stay away from the old school answers of "take the stairs instead of the elevator" and "park further away from the building".... we've all heard those many times.)


BONUS QOTD:

If you were going to WDW and only had time for three parks, which one would you skip and why??

BBL to answer!............P

Mine is walking my students to and from class. My uppergrades usually come on their own but I have been trying to meet them and walk the building to pick them up. This is a hard one since I usually use those precious 5 minutes for planning at times. This makes me stay later at school ... but not too much longer.

bonus: I think it would depend on who I was with. My sons don't like Epcot but I think my husband would love it ... especially since he could have a beer!

 

[lovetoscrap]

I had all sorts of wonderful and witty replies that I was working on as I read back but then I had to take DD12 to the Urgent Care so now I am just doing a fly by few responses and check in.

QOTD for Wednesday, January 16, 2013:

I know that many of us have been struggling to fit in exercise with our busy schedules. What are some "quirky" ways that you have found to fit a bit of extra fitness into your day? (Try to stay away from the old school answers of "take the stairs instead of the elevator" and "park further away from the building".... we've all heard those many times.)


BONUS QOTD:

If you were going to WDW and only had time for three parks, which one would you skip and why??

BBL to answer!............P

Nothing quirky- just the same old things you wrote. Unless you count "Use the bathroom in a further away hall" as quirky? Depending on how much water I have had that can turn into quite a workout!

As for the bonus question, I just don't think I can answer that! I guess if you forced me to make a decision I would pick AK but I love Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo and the Safari and Kali River Rapids and Dinosaur and . .
Yeah, forget it. If I can't hit all 4 parks there is no point in even going-- I love them all! I think the only thing that I might consider skipping would be World Showcase. I love it but could skip it for one trip I think.

Hi WISH'ers

We had a perfectly wonderful time!! In all, I gained only 1/2 pound on this two week trip, far better than I have ever done in the past. I loved wearing my new "old" clothes that I thought would never fit me again. This contributed to some serious overpacking! I had enough clothes for a month; last cruise (in April), I could barely find stuff that fit. I was 35 lbs heavier then.

Your report had me drooling with jealousy! Sounds like such a great trip and you were able to have your fun but keep it in control.

I've had no energy lately. Even when I go to bed early. I mean I know I'm not a morning person but this is ridiculous. If I sit down during the day I dies off as well. I was doing homework last night, just reading, and I kept just dozing off. So weird.

Are you taking a good multi vitamin? Have you had your Vitamin D checked?

Last night I went to open my car door and slammed it into my head really hard! I have a huge bump and it hurts to chew and I had a headache all night. Oh well, it's from my own clumsiness. Hope things are going well for everyone else

Maybe you should get a concussion check? Take care of yourself and please see a doctor if you start having any other symptoms like dizziness and/or nausea.

P

Agree with pjlla- you should get your bump on the head checked out. Concussions are not anything you want to ignore.



So DD is fine. She has been complaining her wrist hurts for about a week. We bought a brace at the drug store and she has been wearing it round the clock and putting ice on it but it isn't getting better. i was really avoiding going to the Dr office because the flu is really bad here. Decided tonight we should really have it checked to be sure nothing major is going on. No fracture or break so that is a relief. They just said it is probably sprained and keep wearing the brace. And we tried not to touch anything while we were at the Urgent Care!

Coworkers want me to pick where we get lunch from on Friday since I didn't participate last week. They just aren't going to get that with my food sensitivities, focus on not eating much processed food and need to eat healthy I am not really interested in ordering food out unless I just have no other choice. I will have to just pick somewhere with a decent salad choice which really limits things and I hate to spend $6-8 on a salad when I have everything I need for a salad at home for much cheaper! But I do love them and love working with them so I will just and go along with it as best as I can.

Time to head to bed so I can try to be asleep by a decent time. Everyone have a great healthy and on plan day tomorrow!

 

[araes2102]

Can I get a WoooHoo on a double workout day? I ended up putting on my exercise clothes and doing another hour on the TM here tonight! Kind of makes up for yesterday's lousy run attempt.

I'll say good night for now and promise to be back in the morning!........P

I ran my mile for the day and did a 50 min strength class. I was feeling very beat up so not the best class. I am at 16/365 for my one mile run challenge.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Awesome job both of you!

 

[tarzansmom]

QOTD: for the first time ever I actually have some time to myself so plenty of time to exercise just struggle to get motivated some days. I wish I could find a job but in today's market there just isn't much available.

As for the bonus question I enjoy all the parks but if I could only hit three I would skip animal kingdom.

 

[tarzansmom]

I don't really have any quirky ways to get exercise in, I guess I should! DF does though, he "hula hoops" ( without the hoop of course) while he's brushing his teeth, moving his torso in different positions to get a full abdominal workout.

As for WDW, we would definitely have to do all 4 parks. Never been and wouldn't wanna miss a thing!

I do the hula hoop thing too while i am washing dishes each night.

 

[Rose&Mike]

QOTD for Wednesday, January 16, 2013:

I know that many of us have been struggling to fit in exercise with our busy schedules. What are some "quirky" ways that you have found to fit a bit of extra fitness into your day? (Try to stay away from the old school answers of "take the stairs instead of the elevator" and "park further away from the building".... we've all heard those many times.)


BONUS QOTD:

If you were going to WDW and only had time for three parks, which one would you skip and why??

BBL to answer!............P

I would probably skip AK, though I do love it.

And now that marathon weekend is over I am sooooo excited to get back to my regular exercise plan that I am building my week around my workouts. But I don't have any kids at home to take care of, so it is easy for me to do that. I have a huge amount of respect for everyone who juggles the crazy schedules! You all are awesome!

Yes we did! I forgot to tell you what DD made me for Christmas. She made me a huge (16 x 20) photo collage from our trip. I should post a photo of it.... it is fabulous! She designed it and ordered it from Costco, conned me into driving her there to pick it up on the sly and printed herself an AC Moore coupon and got a great frame!

That is so sweet!

For some reason I thought weigh in was on the 15th--it was stuck in my head---weirdness. So I weighed myself yesterday and lost another pound so that's good I guess. I'm really going to be watching it the rest of the week so the 19th?

Just to clarify, in theory you can submit your weight at any time, BUT I am attempting to only update on Sunday or Monday evenings.

I had all sorts of wonderful and witty replies that I was working on as I read back but then I had to take DD12 to the Urgent Care so now I am just doing a fly by few responses and check in.

Glad she is ok. The lunch thing is tough. It is awesome that your coworkers want to include you, but I get why it is so hard.

Awesome job both of you!

Thanks!

QOTD: for the first time ever I actually have some time to myself so plenty of time to exercise just struggle to get motivated some days. I wish I could find a job but in today's market there just isn't much available.

As for the bonus question I enjoy all the parks but if I could only hit three I would skip animal kingdom.

Have you tried volunteering? It helps you to network and keeps your resume current. I had not worked in many years and when my DS went to college I volunteered for a non-profit and within a month was offered a full time job. I ended up job sharing and have been there since 2009, so this was during the height of the recession. Good luck!

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I was so tired last night. I went to bed at 7:30 last night and didn't get up until 6:00! Off to run my mile and do some yoga.

I still plan on typing up a mini race report.

Have a great Thursday! Drink your water, get your exercise and make good choices!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Good morning!

I was looking over the posts and considering the "hydroflask".

Also does anyone use a food scale? I think we need one. Our portions need to be reigned in. Where do you guys shop for the little things that help you out?

I am celebrating successes! I upped my fruit and veggies yesterday. That is big for us and a step in the right direction.

As far as "quirky" ways to exercise. Stretching after the shower with my leg up on the counter. I have plantar faciitis and am TRYING to get those muscles to loosen up. My flexibility was always bad and now it is worse due to back injuries.

I would love nothing more than to go GUNGHO on exercise but I am limited, which sucks.

I have to force myself to go slow, which is really hard for me.

 

[Flossbolna]

Also does anyone use a food scale? I think we need one. Our portions need to be reigned in. Where do you guys shop for the little things that help you out?

Yes, I have one. It's a digital one and it is precise down to 1 gramm (I live in Europe, so I am on the metric system). I could not imagine living without ist anymore. It's the best way to control portion sizes and keep accurate track of the calories I am eating.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes, I have one. It's a digital one and it is precise down to 1 gramm (I live in Europe, so I am on the metric system). I could not imagine living without ist anymore. It's the best way to control portion sizes and keep accurate track of the calories I am eating.

Our problem is MEAT. We are watching SAT FAT and this is something that we cannot afford to "guess" on. My dh needs to get used to correct portions.

Thanks!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

QOTD for Wednesday, January 16, 2013:

I know that many of us have been struggling to fit in exercise with our busy schedules. What are some "quirky" ways that you have found to fit a bit of extra fitness into your day? (Try to stay away from the old school answers of "take the stairs instead of the elevator" and "park further away from the building".... we've all heard those many times.)


BONUS QOTD:

If you were going to WDW and only had time for three parks, which one would you skip and why??

BBL to answer!............P

I have a standing workstation at the office. I try to use it at least an hour every work day. It's taken some time to get used to it but it does feel good to stand instead of sit all day.

I ended up skipping both DHS and AK this trip to WDW simply because of time.

Quicklabs, glad that you had a great time on your trip!

Trina, hope you get your mojo back soon!

LTS, hope your DD is feeling better!

Pamela, thanks for coaching this week!

And speaking of coaching, Rose has kindly let me recruit coaches for next month's challenge on her thread. So if you have ever considered coaching and would like to give it a try please PM me. These are the weeks that are available:

2/1-2/7
2/8-2/14 Flossbolna
2/15-2/21 jillbur (Jill)
2/22-2/28

Have a great day all!

 

[pjlla]

Mine is walking my students to and from class. My uppergrades usually come on their own but I have been trying to meet them and walk the building to pick them up. This is a hard one since I usually use those precious 5 minutes for planning at times. This makes me stay later at school ... but not too much longer.

bonus: I think it would depend on who I was with. My sons don't like Epcot but I think my husband would love it ... especially since he could have a beer!

I do love me a good beer (or two ) while in Epcot!

I had all sorts of wonderful and witty replies that I was working on as I read back but then I had to take DD12 to the Urgent Care so now I am just doing a fly by few responses and check in.

OH my!!


Nothing quirky- just the same old things you wrote. Unless you count "Use the bathroom in a further away hall" as quirky? Depending on how much water I have had that can turn into quite a workout!

Great idea! I usually do something similar, but mostly because I don't like the downstairs adult bathroom at my school. If I am working downstairs I head upstairs to the Nurse's office or the Main office bathroom.... so I guess that is a bit of extra exercise!

As for the bonus question, I just don't think I can answer that! I guess if you forced me to make a decision I would pick AK but I love Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo and the Safari and Kali River Rapids and Dinosaur and . .
Yeah, forget it. If I can't hit all 4 parks there is no point in even going-- I love them all! I think the only thing that I might consider skipping would be World Showcase. I love it but could skip it for one trip I think.

I agree.... it is hardly worth the trip if you have to skip a park!


So DD is fine. She has been complaining her wrist hurts for about a week. We bought a brace at the drug store and she has been wearing it round the clock and putting ice on it but it isn't getting better. i was really avoiding going to the Dr office because the flu is really bad here. Decided tonight we should really have it checked to be sure nothing major is going on. No fracture or break so that is a relief. They just said it is probably sprained and keep wearing the brace. And we tried not to touch anything while we were at the Urgent Care!

Glad she is okay! I agree with you about avoiding the doctor's offices/hospitals right now!!


Coworkers want me to pick where we get lunch from on Friday since I didn't participate last week. They just aren't going to get that with my food sensitivities, focus on not eating much processed food and need to eat healthy I am not really interested in ordering food out unless I just have no other choice. I will have to just pick somewhere with a decent salad choice which really limits things and I hate to spend $6-8 on a salad when I have everything I need for a salad at home for much cheaper! But I do love them and love working with them so I will just and go along with it as best as I can.

Time to head to bed so I can try to be asleep by a decent time. Everyone have a great healthy and on plan day tomorrow!

You need to tell them JUST what you told us. THANKS BUT NO THANKS! Let them know that you are PERFECTLY CONTENT with your own lunches and you would be happy to sit with them and be social, but you aren't interested in ordering out! You could blame the IBS, the healthy eating thing, the budget.... whatever you want. How very nice of them to try to be sure to include you, but they need to understand that you aren't going to feel "left out" if you don't get to pick!!

QOTD: for the first time ever I actually have some time to myself so plenty of time to exercise just struggle to get motivated some days. I wish I could find a job but in today's market there just isn't much available.

As for the bonus question I enjoy all the parks but if I could only hit three I would skip animal kingdom.

Sorry that the job market is causing you difficulties. How about something like temp work or substitute teaching? It isn't ideal and I"m not sure how it would work with regards to unemployment pay, but it is something to consider.

I would probably skip AK, though I do love it.

And now that marathon weekend is over I am sooooo excited to get back to my regular exercise plan that I am building my week around my workouts. But I don't have any kids at home to take care of, so it is easy for me to do that. I have a huge amount of respect for everyone who juggles the crazy schedules! You all are awesome!

Glad you are excited to be back on your regular plan. I love that you can get EXCITED about exercise.... wish I could. Guess I just haven't found the right thing yet. But you did inspire me to get in that second workout yesterday. I was thinking about your "mile a day" plan for this year and it made me keep going!

Have you tried volunteering? It helps you to network and keeps your resume current. I had not worked in many years and when my DS went to college I volunteered for a non-profit and within a month was offered a full time job. I ended up job sharing and have been there since 2009, so this was during the height of the recession. Good luck!

Great suggestion!

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I was so tired last night. I went to bed at 7:30 last night and didn't get up until 6:00! Off to run my mile and do some yoga.

I still plan on typing up a mini race report.

Have a great Thursday! Drink your water, get your exercise and make good choices!

You obviously needed the extra sleep! Can't wait to read the race report. Don't be too hard on yourself in it.

Yes, I have one. It's a digital one and it is precise down to 1 gramm (I live in Europe, so I am on the metric system). I could not imagine living without ist anymore. It's the best way to control portion sizes and keep accurate track of the calories I am eating.

I love, love, LOVE my food scale! I use it virtually EVERY SINGLE DAY! It is a Taylor brand that came from Target a few years ago. Cost about $50, but worth every penny. I weigh nearly EVERYTHING other than liquids (salad dressing, oil). I weigh in grams as well because it is more accurate than ounces. The scale I have easily switches back and forth with one button. It keeps me SO MUCH MORE HONEST than using measuring cups. I would HIGHLY recommend it to EVERYONE HERE! I will often put it at my place setting at the dinner table in order to weigh my protein portions. I keep a little ceramic cup in the drawer with it for things like shredded cheese.

Good morning all!

I have a standing workstation at the office. I try to use it at least an hour every work day. It's taken some time to get used to it but it does feel good to stand instead of sit all day.

Do you have a separate computer at that workstation or do you just move a laptop? Do you ever try working there while doing one-leg stands or any other balance exercises? How about a Bosu ball at the standing station? Just trying to complicate your life a little bit!

I would LOVE to adapt my treadmill to be able to use a laptop on it. I can't read when I'm walking fast or running, but if I knew I had to spend an hour reading emails or writing something up, it would be great to do it while walking slowly.

Pamela, thanks for coaching this week!

You are welcome!!

And speaking of coaching, Rose has kindly let me recruit coaches for next month's challenge on her thread. So if you have ever considered coaching and would like to give it a try please PM me. These are the weeks that are available:

2/1-2/7
2/8-2/14
2/15-2/21 jillbur (Jill)
2/22-2/28

Have a great day all!

I'd be happy to be a "fill-in" coach if needed, but I hesitate to sign up for another week because I want to give others a chance!!

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Happy sunny Thursday everyone!!

Feeling really pumped after yesterday's double workout, but the scale was not so great today. Thankfully TOMORROW is my official weigh-in day, so today I will concentrate on hydration, reduced sodium, and lots of fruits, veggies, and fiber!

No work for me today!! They didn't call, but I probably wouldn't have been able to work anyhow, as I have to pick up DD at 1:25 for an eye appointment.... contact lens fitting!! I think she is excited. I encouraged her to get glasses, but she absolutely hated herself in every single pair she tried on. I ADORE my contacts, so it would be hard for me to insist on glasses. Hopefully she keeps better control of them than she did her retainer.... which is missing at the moment!

Laundry is caught up, so I can skip that today!! I sorted the recycling last night, so another thing to skip today! I did NOT end up making the turkey soup last night, so that is tonight's dinner so that will be easy. Today the Christmas tree goes out the door, NO MATTER WHAT! And I MUST begin my online training for my new job and get in 30 minutes of exercise. If those things get done by the time I leave here at 1pm, I will be satisfied with my day.

Off to post the QOTD and get the ornaments off the tree!!............P

 

[PlutoBaby]

Hi everybody! I just found this thread the other day so I'm a bit late jumping in. I have 9 pounds to go to hit my goal weight and hope to be there by May. My weight loss has been notoriously slow, but at least those numbers usually keep going in the right direction! I'll just be lurking for now but if this continues in February, I'm in! nice work everyone!

 

[pjlla]

QOTD for Thursday, January 17, 2013:

Tell me a story about your life using as many smilies as possible (well... limit 25 or the post won't go!)!

Here is my example:

Today I don't have to or do I definitely won't spend the day today or eating . I will definitely be in the tonight, driving DD to the eye doctor and then to swim.

My is ready to go out and chase a so I need to get off the and get on with my day!

I you all and hope you have a day filled with


BONUS QOTD:

What kind of changes are you making in your KITCHEN to make it as conducive to healthy eating as possible?? ..............P

 

[pjlla]

Hi everybody! I just found this thread the other day so I'm a bit late jumping in. I have 9 pounds to go to hit my goal weight and hope to be there by May. My weight loss has been notoriously slow, but at least those numbers usually keep going in the right direction! I'll just be lurking for now but if this continues in February, I'm in! nice work everyone!

WELCOME! So glad to have you! Take a moment to read page one and then hop right on in!! You can start with the QOTD if you would like!.......P

 

[PlutoBaby]

QOTD for Thursday, January 17, 2013:

Tell me a story about your life using as many smilies as possible (well... limit 25 or the post won't go!)!

BONUS QOTD:

What kind of changes are you making in your KITCHEN to make it as conducive to healthy eating as possible?? ..............P

Thanks for the shout out! I see a few of my fave peeps on here from the exercise thread so ola chicas!

So I'm at work wishing I could to where I could and and with all my fave !!

BONUS QOTD: The only thing I can do to make my kitchen healthier would be to make the DH stop doing the grocery shopping!!! (He's home more often than I am so he likes to get everything done so I don't have to ) but he REFUSES to not buy junk food. I don't have a problem not eating all the crap, but it would be so nice to open my pantry and not see chips, fruit rollups, cookies, etc. I would give anything to be able to chuck it all in the trash but he'd have a !!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Will answer QOTD when I'm home. Don't know how to smilies on my phone.
Having a good day so far today. Hit the grocery for some essentials and picked up some fruit for me and the kids and some apple cinnamon rice cakes, love those. Also picked up 3 flats of water for DS16.
Need to run over to Target for Brita filters so I can start using that again.
Lunch at panera today, god choices. Unsweetened iced tea, chicken soup, 1/2 turkey sandwich (no mayo) and an apple. Total 330 calories. Apple pushed me slightly above my allotment for lunch but frankly I'm so full I doubt I'll have a snack. For 4 servings of water in today too.

Quick question about dinner. We are having tacos, how do I keep it low cal? I was thinking about making 2 dishes, one with beef and one with turkey, but the kids are all going to want beef so I might have to make 2 beef and one turkey.

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[ColoradoLime]

QOTD for Thursday, January 17, 2013:

Tell me a story about your life using as many smilies as possible (well... limit 25 or the post won't go!)!

BONUS QOTD:

What kind of changes are you making in your KITCHEN to make it as conducive to healthy eating as possible?? ..............P

Happy Thursday everyone!!

I'm having a week at work...so ready for the weekend!! It's been bitter cold here this week and finally warming up a bit - going from 9 degrees to 50, yesterday felt like a day at the .

This weekend will consist of a lot of and :laundry:, and also some more planning!! We told the kids last weekend that we were going and they were both like ! I can't wait for it to be Disney time!

Regarding the changes in my kitchen - Something I saw on The Biggest Loser over the weekend really hit home. The nutritionist that went to the kids home threw out all the junk, which I know is what you should do. Then she said that it's ok to have that type of food once in awhile and on special occassions, yes I know this too, but what struck a chord with me was when she said "it just should be in the home" - a lightbulb went off over my head.

This was one of those things that I've known all along but for whatever reason I never paid attention to and just didn't think about it. We're going big grocery shopping this weekend and I"ll be keeping this in mind. No more ice cream at home, just because, or potato chips because we need something to snack on. I think this will help a lot when it comes to sticking to my plan.