150 Club...care to join???

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning!

I popped out of bed and was on the TM by 6, and now I feel great. Those endorphins are worth their weight in gold! I'll totally be dragging by 6 pm probably, but it will be worth it.

Mandy -- You are cracking me up with your Snow White #2! I never thought of it that way. Snow White has hidden depths I never suspected Congratulations on the weigh in, that is awesome! My favorite prince is Prince Eric. I like that he has a name... And I like that he has a bit of his own story.

Dona -- I am so sorry to hear you haven't been well, I know it seems like you can't make any progress with feeling good, but I'm sure it will come. The yoga is so good for you, I know it is helping. Villains, huh? Ok, my dh is a villain guy, too. I think my favorite villain is Maleficent, I love that she turns into a dragon.

Belle is my favorite, but I also like the courage of Mulan, and I like that her first movie ends with her saving China, not a prince saving her.

I had pb toast for breakfast today, which should help with my eating. When I actually get protein first thing, I find I am less hungry all day. Do you guys have any tricks for staving off the hunger? What about the evening? That is my worst time. I eat dinner, and if I have a "real" dessert (it can be low cal, but it has to feel like dessert, one Hershey kiss won't do it), then I seem to be ok.

Let's have a great losing day!
Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Wow activity!! Cool!!

So sorry to hear about your illnesses, dona!

Mandy, great job!! I can't wait to someday see the 150s.

Worfie, jump right back up and make time for all this crummy exercise we should be doing. Jan is 6 mos away, and considering the progress I have made in 6 months I am sure that you can do it! I started barely able to do 10 minutes on the elliptical and now I can do 3.5 miles in 45 minutes and not feel like complete crap, in fact, it is energizing. I am totalling about 200-250 min of cardio a week including my hour of hockey.

I managed to make it to the gym last night even after a [bleep] workday, and I felt much, much better when I was done (and Mr Kat thanked me for beating up the elliptical and not him!).

I am holding steady at about 181, and have been in the 180-185 range for the past few weeks. I am hoping to make it down to 170 before my Sept trip, but I would be happy with 175. I don't expect to see 150 before Christmas. I am taking this as a slow and steady effort, and I do have a cheat day every few weeks.

 

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Well, my favorite princess is Ariel. She just longs to be her own person, and I think its her longing to know everything that gets me. I also am the same way. I want to know the 'why'. She's so full of spunk.

DS is looking for books of sonotas to take to school with him. He really likes Beethoven. I think he found one, but will have to have the music store order it for him. We are taking his keyboard up. It is a full keyboard, all 88keys. So, he can play when ever he wants rather than have to hunt down the music room and play. He plays so well, I really hate to keep him from it.

OH! Reflections from Earth is playing on Mouse house radio. Yeah! Makes me long for Epcot even more!

The count down is on. DS goes to disney in 12 days. Then off to college in 24 days. I dread going thru clothes to figure out what he needs to take with him. Not that he will change much anyhow.

Off to catch up on my journals.

Been doing well, and getting back in the groove. Just hope I don't fall into stress eating with all the travels going on!

Take care!

Wendy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everybody!

I had good luck with getting up again today, I am all "worked out" after getting on the TM. DH still isn't moving -- he's the one who said he was going to get up and go to the gym every day, so it would be easy for me to workout while he's gone and before ds gets up...I guess I'm setting a good example.

DH went shopping last night, so our pantry and fridge are full of good stuff. I packed sugar snap peas, cherries, grapes and carrots with my LC today. I even have WW yogurt as dessert.

We are three weeks away from leaving, so Wendy, I feel your pain! I have this huge list, and it doesn't seem possible to get everything done. Plus I have to get ds to finish his books and reports before we go, and get all his school stuff ready. He goes back the day after we return. It's just a half day, but he has to turn in his book reports, and there's a list of stuff for the first day, plus he has to be wearing a uniform that fits...

And I don't dare miss a day of work before I go, unfortunately I seem to be needed now.

Anyway, that's enough of my tales of woe. It is so interesting to hear who everyone's favorite princess/character is and why. I think there's something to admire in each of them.

Here's my conversation starter for today -- what is your favorite ride in the Magic Kingdom, and why?

Mine is Space Mountain. It is just the right speed, length and atmosphere for a little thrill, but it's not so scary that I dread it. It's the perfect ride for me.

I hope everyone woke up to a lovely day, and you are ready to tackle whatever comes your way!

Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Worfie, it is so much easier when the house is full of good-for-you food!

I never answered the princess question because, well, I am not a princess kind of girl.

MK, really hard to pinpoint a particular fav... I love Space and Splash Mtn, and the Haunted Mansion.

I am down to 180.2 today... yes, I shouldn't weigh every day... but inching closer to the 150s!!

 

[donac]

Good morning eeveryone. I had a great night sleep and I even slept to till 6 which is late for me. I was still coughing but my throat doesn't hurt that much today. My voice still off but I think it will take a while for it to come back. My energy level is still pretty high today so I should be able to get some things done around here.

THis morning I went for a bone density test. As medical tests go it is probably the easiest test. You just lay there and a scan machine passes over your spin and hip.

I have about 2 and 1/2 weeks until my son's Eagle Ceremony. Most of the RSVP's have not responded so I don't know how many people are coming. My dh is not letting me do as much cooking as I did for my other son's party. He is limitting me to 3 crockpots (I have at least 5 and acess to a great many more. I used at least 9 for ds1's party) I have to order some food this weekend. We are doing mostly sandwiches since the ceremony is at 11 and the party will start about 12- 12:30. I have to get a lot of things done next week since the following week I will taking a class MOn to Thurs.

I don't think I can narrow it down to only one ride in MK. Dumbo is a favorite since it is one of the first that I got to share with ds's. My dh and I love the feeling of flying in Peter Pan. I love Haunted Mansion and Pirates because I remember seeing them the first time on THe WonderfulWOrld of Disney before I even imagined going to a Disney park (I was born the same year that DL was opened but we lived on the east coast)

But if I have to narrow it down to one it is Splash Mountain. My dh and ds1 went on it way before I did. I didn't want to do the drop. They finally talked me into it. I took an entire roll of film inside since I thought that I would never do it again. I have done it many times since but my favorite was the night we talked them into letting our party of 9 to ride. My dh sat with ds2 and dneice2in the front row and then the rest of us ffilled the rest of the log. As they came over the crest of the drop dh told the two little ones to put their hands up but he grabbed them around their waists because we were afraid they would fly out of the log since they were so light. We took 4 copies of that picture One for each family and one for my parents.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, Ladies!

I stayed home today and caught up on things, and I feel almost ready to face the world tomorrow...

Dona & Wendy -- You guys sound super busy getting ready for big events! Good luck with all your preparations.

Kat -- Did you end up increasing your hockey schedule? I am so impressed, I can't even stand up on ice skates!

I guess we need a new question. I am really enjoying reading everyone's replies, it's a fun way to learn something new, and to think about things in a new way.

Let's spice things up and go to the Animal Kingdom -- What is your favorite animal that you can find in this park? I guess for me it's the tigers. They just look so majestic, but also like you could pet them...

Everyone have a great night, and let's get this week off to a fantastic start!

Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Maria, I wound up just adding more cardio. I couldn't really justify adding more hockey as I am already paid for the gym, and hockey would add more expense.

I am inching my way closer to the 150 club... I was down to 177 when I weighed yesterday. That is 41 lbs! I can't update my ticker until Friday, though, official weigh in day. I had someone tell me today that I look like a completely changed person.

I can't answer AK questions... I pretty much jet in, do EE and Dinosaur, and jet out.

 

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Well, it is just 2 days til DS goes to WDW with best pal. I am so nervous, but excited as well. I know that they will have fun. It is their big trip before college the following week. We have tubs of stuff labeled for him to take. I know it won't stay organized, but what is a mom to do?

I am going to say that for my favorite ride at MK, it would have to be Splash Mountian. The theming is great. Yet, again, I can ride Pirates 10 times in a row and not get bored. Ok, it is Splash mount!

As for AK, I would have to say that my favorite is the Majarajah Jungle trek. Ok, it isn't a ride, but I love the majesty of the tiggers. I could watch them for hours!

Maria, can we visit Epcot next? It's my fav!

Dona--best wishes to you on the big event!

Wendy

 

[donac]

Good morning. Busy week coming up. My 4 day class on AP Calc BC starts on Monday morning. Then next Sat is my son's Eagle ceremony. I still have to order the cake and the rolls but the main amount of food from Shop Rite has been ordered. I still have to call some parents who want to help with bringin some food.


Let's go to Epcot. What is you favorite ride? I have to think about this. I love Soaring but also Test Track. I think it has to be Soaring.

Next

 

[MainStMandy]

Hey girls Bad week....I lost a good friend this week so my eating has sucked!!

On the plus side, I have stayed within 1 pound of the weight I started at here at Jenny Craig back in May. I tell you it works!! I am not in the weight loss part of the program but the part of the program where you have to stay within 5 pounds of your weight.

I am ready to get back on track though!!

Fav ride at EPCOT is defintitely Soarin!!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

Whew! In addition to trying to get ready for our trip, dh has a nasty stomach bug. He hasn't kept anything but water and gatorade down for 50+ hours. He's going to the doctor tomorrow morning, I think that's getting dangerous because he isn't getting better.

So, being the sole parent (I tip my hat to all single parents, I don't know how they do it!), is pretty much taking up any time I would have to workout. On the bright side, I've been walking to work and back from the T, so that's an hour each day.

I thought we were going to have to cancel our trip (dh has a terminal uncle), but it looks like it will be ok for us to go. It's just been crazed!

Anyway --

Mandy -- I am so sorry for your loss! Please give yourself time to feel and heal, and know that we are sending you massive

Dona -- I'm with you, Soarin' is my favorite ride. Of course, I've never ridden Mission to Mars or Test Track, so I probably don't know what I'm missing. Perhaps I'll talk ds into one or the other this trip. Good luck on Saturday, and Congratulations!

Wendy -- I've never been on the Maharajah's Jungle Trek, but it is definitely on our list for this trip! I can't wait to see the tiggers!

Kat -- I have also been guilty of not doing much at AK, I'm determined to change that this trip. We're going to morning EMH, so that should help. It just seems to get so hot there so fast, we can't get back to our hotel pool fast enough!

This is my last weekend to get everything together, wish me luck!

Maria

 

[donac]

Good morning A quick note before I leave for class. This is my last day of classes. I am refreshing my AP Calc skills this week in a class. I have been leaving at 6:30 in the morning but I get past a lot of the trafffic I would normallly hit later. I have been bringing my knitting to keep me busy for the extra hour I have to wait. Class has been intense. 8 hours a day with only a 1/2 an hour for lunch but it is great to meet other people who are doing the same thing that you are doing. Today is the hardest topic.

Tonight I have to pick up some groceries and tomorrow is set up. We are expectingh about 90- 100 people. It should be fun.

I still don't have a very strong voice and I am coughing occasionally. LAst night I went to a meeting and it was in a hall that had someone smoking recently. I thought I would never stop coughing.

Well I better go I have to get dressed and leave for class. Before class I will starting my 2nd sock that I am knitting for myself.

Maria Hope your husband feels better. HAve a great trip.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to do one last post before we leave tomorrow morning! Woohoo!

I am so excited I can barely contain myself -- just a few more minutes at work and then I'm off to complete the list before we go. It's not too bad, but not having dh functional until yesterday hasn't helped...He has his own list, you know

I am firmly committed to getting my act together, getting ready for the Disney Half, and getting this weight off when I get back. I will be fully treated, and sick of "yummies"!

I can't wait to get going on a fantastic Fall with you guys! We are going to kick some pounds to the curb, and be bastions of health and fitness!

I'll see you in September!
Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Have a great trip!! I have my 2 weeks off the diet for the last two weeks of Sept, then back on with a vengance. I really want to hit the 150 club before the end of 2007. I am 17 lbs away...

 

[tbstein]

Hello all

Well Maria is off enjoying the hot sunny weather! It has rained alot here, I think it is trying to make up for the lack of rain since May.

Dona, I agree with Soarin' Great trip! I do hope you get to feeling better. All that coughing has to be causing some sore muscles.

Now, AK is a great place to be for a day. I hope Maria is out looking at the tiggers. They are beautiful.

Mandy, my sympathies go out to you. Take care of yourself. Give yourself a hug.

Kat, I know that you will hit your goal. 17 pounds by New Years, and you will be the hit of the Party!

Off to take DS to college in the morning. Getting a bit tired, so I had better hit the hay. We are leaving at 6am. Are people really awake then?

Have a great week all! I will be back Labor day!

Wendy

 

[MainStMandy]

So while I have stayed right around 152 lately...drum rol please....

I have lost 6" this month!!!!

1/2 in my waist
3 in my abdomen
and 2.5 in my hips!!!!

WHOHOOOO!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Awesome Mandy!!!

I know I have lost inches but no idea how many. I started out as a tight 18 that I wouldn't even admit. In fact, (shh confession time!), I would wear either stretchy stuff or my 16s with a long shirt and the zipper not zipped with the flaps tucked in. I bought one pair of 18 shorts for a WDW trip but wouldn't wear them and finally returned them... in fact I set one foot in Lane Bryant and went home and cried and that is part of the reason I started this.

Anyhow, long story short(er), I am now fitting into my 12s with room to spare.
I have to admit I didn't even take before pics or measurements, because I honestly didn't think I would stick to this enough to get anywhere.

 

[MainStMandy]

Awesome Mandy!!!

I know I have lost inches but no idea how many. I started out as a tight 18 that I wouldn't even admit. In fact, (shh confession time!), I would wear either stretchy stuff or my 16s with a long shirt and the zipper not zipped with the flaps tucked in. I bought one pair of 18 shorts for a WDW trip but wouldn't wear them and finally returned them... in fact I set one foot in Lane Bryant and went home and cried and that is part of the reason I started this.

Anyhow, long story short(er), I am now fitting into my 12s with room to spare.
I have to admit I didn't even take before pics or measurements, because I honestly didn't think I would stick to this enough to get anywhere.

I always emphasize to my clients that with increased physical activity, it's important to monitor inches. We normallly do it once a month.

I had one client that in 12 weeks only lost 3 lbs, but lost 10 inches due to all the walking she did!!

 

[donac]

It's been pretty quiet here.

I head back to school on Tuesday and WISH also starts their Biggest LOser Challenge. I am one of the captains. Any one want to join me? Monday is the last day to sign up so do it fast.