I Want to be the Biggest Loser!
Hi guys!
Is it just me, or do you watch this show and wonder why your pounds aren't just sliding off, too? I know it should be motivating, but I seem to find it depressing lately.
Anyway, I accidentally had a good food day today! I had cheerios for breakfast, soup and an apple for lunch, tuna casserole for dinner, and 4 twizzlers for dessert. I'm actually on track for points, without consciously trying. Of course I feel a little light headed since this is the least I've eaten in days...
I had this mean e-mail from a cousin today, and for once I didn't head for food. Instead I wrote an honest reply, which I of course saved and have not sent. If I still feel like this on Thursday, I'll send it. If not, I'll delete it. Once you send it you can't get it back. Either way, it makes me feel better to write it out.
My dh is in Orlando until Thursday. Why, you ask? I'm having a bit of a hard time believing this myself, but he went to go to an Alice Cooper concert with a friend. Not my kind of music, but this is his 18th or 19th time, so apparently it makes him happy. Anyway, I'm doing the single parent thing until he returns. I don't know how people do this day in, day out, and I only have one, fairly well-behaved child! If you know any single parents, give them all the encouragement and support you can. That's hard work!
You thought the trip report was over, but I just keep getting to it every once in awhile....
Day 5: After another Mickey WakeUp call we were off the Animal Kingdom for Donald's Breakfastosaurus. It was sad to leave our lovely room, but we were happy about getting to the cruise. The breakfast was o.k., my ds was thrilled with the character interaction, so we were happy. We used my attack strategy again, and got to do everything on our list. We boarded the bus for Port Canaveral, and settled in to watch a video about all the wonderful activities we could pay for...
Boarding really was a breeze. Since we had pre-registered, check-in was incredibly easy. I was not overly impressed with the buffet, but liked the full-sized desserts. We missed the DIS meet registering ds for the kids club. The irony is, I had already registered him online. The line to get the beepers was quite long. We had dinner at Animator's Palate, and possibly the worst table in the restaurant. But we didn't care, we were just happy to be getting dinner. I will be honest with you and say I wasn't that impressed with the food. It was o.k., but to me not worth raving over. The show the first night was Hercules the Museical, and ds and I both enjoyed it. DH opted to go to the sports bar area, as he had had more than enough Disney to last him for a lifetime at this point. Did I mention dh really does not like Disney?
Anyway, our room had plenty of storage, and I liked the verandah. I also like the split bath/shower. It really allows for more use. We were off to dreamland, getting a good night's rest before hitting the waves running the next day.
Exercise is not going to happen this week. Since I'm on both drop off and pick up duty for ds, I don't have my usual personal time. I'm also getting to work about 1.5 hours later than usual, so I have to cram more into less time. On the bright side, it's great to have two meals with him a day, and he's extra clingy 'cause he's missin' Daddy, so I get extra lovin' from my sweetie. I'm also too busy doing those pesky extra chores (oh yeah, I guess someone has to scoop the kitty litter...
), so I don't have time to sit and mindlessly eat. Speaking of those chores, I have a few to finish up.
Tara -- Your photos are fabulous! You are as lovely on the outside as the inside. I love your bootcamp. Just tell me how to start again, I'm there! Like you, I need structure!
Debra-- I can't believe you are already up to 3 miles! You are doing awesome!
Jean -- You are losing like crazy!
Nikki -- I'm so sorry for obnoxious people. Just be glad you don't have to sleep at night with the weight that must (or should) be on their conscience.
Linda -- I am so proud of you! You are doing great. We will get these habits, I promise! I haven't even weighed myself in awhile. I can tell my clothes are getting tighter again. I just can't bear to look. It's like a train wreck, I know what's going to happen, but I just keep moving toward it. I don't seem to be in the mindset to lose, so I know I have to fake it until I get it. The problem is my faking is a pretty big failure so far. I accidentally had one good day, so I'm going to try to make it 2 tomorrow!
Jen, Kathy, Zachsmom, Lisa, Jean and the rest of the gang -- I think we all (o.k., it's mostly me) need a little boost -- How about we each post one really good tip to get motivated when you just don't feel like thinking about weight loss? How do you get your focus back? And why do I think Debra is going to tell me to buy a bag of carrots?!
Trust me, I say that with a smile. If I had her weight loss, I think I'd eat an entire carrot patch!
C'ya Real Soon!
Maria
Thanks for being a teacher. I admire those of you who can do it. I just don't have the strength, and could never do it. 
Do something nice for yourself today! 
I ammmmm sooooo exciiiiiiited for you! 
You will be dancin in a lighter you by the time the wedding rolls around. Good Luck finding nylons - remember my story of the "grandma" nylons 
Debra- I too, have trouble moving. It's just soooo boring for me! so for 3 miles you are my hero! 
I am doing 15- 20 min on the steps but it's not any easier & I think I need to get some sort of machine that will make it more 'fun'- I wear the Playtex 18 hr bra, but I still feel I need something designed even better, longer to the midriff & wider under the arms
Yes, thanks to my goal of 80 oz of water. I too am a Potty Queen! 
Linda, these don't have any pollen! Hoping you will feel tip top in no time at all!
But if I can only stick to no eating past 9 pm I feel I'll do better.
and be the Potty 
