Between the BLs (Biggest Loser) Summer Challenge 2010 Part 1

[tigger813]

Thanks, Rose! She has been fine most of the day! Knock on wood she hasn't been sick all summer.

I AM BACK! I've done over 8 miles today and was good over all with my food. I did have 1 1/2 plates of chop suey but I hadn't really eaten much earlier today. I also had 1 piece of bread.

Mom and I just walked over 3 miles. We walked to the center of town and to the library and back. I've also had over 120 oz of water today. I'll probably have my protein drink in a few minutes.

DH is helping my dad. Dad's computer pretty much died this morning so DH had to back it up and transfer stuff over to Mom's laptop. Now he is sitting patiently with him and making sure he knows how everything works!

Gotta run and give DD2 a quick bath. Walking with my neighbor at 5:30.

 

[pinkle]

Hi All, I'm back from my 16 day vacation. We had a wonderful time. We went on a cruise for a week and then off to Disney for a week. After all the non stop eating for those 2 weeks my weight gain was a whopping 8 lbs. I was a little stunned when I got on the scale I knew I had gained but didn't think it was that much. For years I have had a problem with sodium and water retention, by the third day I was so swollen from the knees down I couldn't even wear my heals to dinner. I'm not upset with the weight gain I just know I have some work ahead of me. I got home on Saturday and have all ready returned to my daily regimen today.

Good for you getting back on track I find after eating so much it's hard for my body to adjust because it thinks it should have more food. I tell myself food is fuel so unless I am burning a lot of fuel I really don't need all that extra. I wish I had told myself that today before i had a bedtime snack (toast and pb) I had enough fuel to make it to bed. lol

 

[LuvBaloo]

I went to the Y after work and did 2.5 on the elliptical and strength class. I really, really, really wanted to skip strength class. I was tired and my shoulder (which has been sore on and off for a couple of weeks now) was acting up. But I went. By the time I left I could barely turn my neck and I was so cranky. The person in front of me bathed in perfume before class, so that was making me sick as well. I came home and took some advil and Mike rubbed it out and it's feeling better. I think I aggravated an injury from about 15 years ago. I'm skipping strength Wednesday and hoping it recovers. I don't want anything to keep me from running.

Hope your shoulder feels better in the morning.

Hi All, I'm back from my 16 day vacation. We had a wonderful time. We went on a cruise for a week and then off to Disney for a week.

back! Great job getting back on track!

Mom and I just walked over 3 miles. We walked to the center of town and to the library and back. I've also had over 120 oz of water today. I'll probably have my protein drink in a few minutes.

You are go-go-go all the time! Hope your DD feels better in the morning.

Good for you getting back on track I find after eating so much it's hard for my body to adjust because it thinks it should have more food. I tell myself food is fuel so unless I am burning a lot of fuel I really don't need all that extra. I wish I had told myself that today before i had a bedtime snack (toast and pb) I had enough fuel to make it to bed. lol

food is fuel is something I need to continue to work on.

I must confess, tonight ended up being moderately bad. It was hot today, so didn't want to eat much before soccer, and DH wanted to celebrate a new contract he got with McD after the game. The good news, I had smaller portions, and did enough activity balanced with good food in the day so it balanced out. Tomorrow back to no pop and no junk again. I can do this!

I did something to my calf muscle at soccer so I'm sitting back this evening with a cold/hot patch on it. On a positive note, I'm getting braver on the soccer field and am definitely working hard

 

[flipflopmom]

We were just told that the class is not going to run from Mon to Frid but Mon to Thurs. Instead of being from 8:30 to 4:30 it will run from 8:30 to 6:30. Haven't heard from my dh by phone since last week but did get a card and a note from him today.

Dona, that does sound awful! I ask myself frequently why I decided to start grad school. Everyone tells me in the end, I'll be glad I did. Maybe you will be, too. So sweet of your DH to send you a card.

But then I'm looking around at jobs and there isn't any position open making half of what I'm making here in this area, so if I leave this job - goodbye house! Good thing I've got beer in the house, and wine coolers, and liquor - I might need them all before I make a decision!

DH would love to look for a new job, too, but I won't let him. The economy is so scary right now. I tell him the evil he knows is better than the one he doesn't. Don't make any split decisions. Take some time, let things cool off. And don't let all the ummm influence your decision either. Maybe after a few days, he'll cool off. Just imagine him in his underwear, then you can laugh at the jokes! Sorry hon!

Taryn, sorry - I had to grin, but in a sympathetic way. I'm right there with ya!! I'm trying to re-energize my diet and so far, so good. Except for the Twizzler I snagged passing my secretary's desk

If you come up with anything good, let me know. I could stand some re-energized diet myself.

I still feel like I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but everyone has been really nice.I was tired and my shoulder (which has been sore on and off for a couple of weeks now) was acting up. But I went. By the time I left I could barely turn my neck and I was so cranky. The person in front of me bathed in perfume before class, so that was making me sick as well.

It is sapphire lady, and it's lovely! When I was about 7 and found out that was the name of my birthstone, I decided on the spot my daughter's name would be Victoria Sapphire. I think Anna Kathryn and Sophie are glad I changed my mind. I hate it when people bathe in perfume, especially really strong ones. It's as off-putting to me as BO. At least BO is natural! Take care of that shoulder! I would definitely skip the strength, keep icing it. Mine crunches occasionally doing strength at home, and that's not a fun feeling! I swear, if I keep this up, I'll sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies just walking around soon. Snap. Crackle. Pop.

After all the non stop eating for those 2 weeks my weight gain was a whopping 8 lbs. I was a little stunned when I got on the scale I knew I had gained but didn't think it was that much.

Welcome back!!! I hope you had an amazing time! You did so well just before you left, I know you'll have that off in no time!

I AM BACK! I've done over 8 miles today and was good over all with my food.

YAY!

I tell myself food is fuel so unless I am burning a lot of fuel I really don't need all that extra. I had enough fuel to make it to bed.

I LOVE THIS!! As someone notorious for waiting as long as possible to stop at the gas pump, I need to think this way for my body. I always look at the gas gauge and say - I can make it to gym, or I can make it home, or until tomorrow, etc. I need to assess my body the same way. I have found I do better losing wise if I get some fuel every 3 hours, but I need to put in $2 worth instead of $5 if I'm going to try that! THANK YOU for sharing a new mindset.

The good news, I had smaller portions, and did enough activity balanced with good food in the day so it balanced out.

I did something to my calf muscle at soccer so I'm sitting back this evening with a cold/hot patch on it. On a positive note, I'm getting braver on the soccer field and am definitely working hard

Shannon - sometimes those pesky DH's just sabotage us! My DH will decide to be nice and "get dinner on the way home" or something. Last week, I got home from class at 8 at he had pizza and the biggest grin on his face - "I took care of dinner." No, you took care of 2 pounds! Good job on the portions. I'm sure working on a hot soccer field made you hungry! You may in the next world cup, or something!

Another very busy day here. Gymnastics camp, renew driver's license, OBGYN check up. Lovely day.

Ended up not having the protein shake for dinner, but a HUGE bowl of spinach with an oz. of walnuts and 2 tbsp of light vinagrette instead. Very filling, and hopefully iron boosting!

Saw on facebook that Jennz left for Scotland yesterday.. how lovely!
Just had this interesting article in my email about exercise and food, thought I'd share:

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fi...-more-intense-strength-training-workouts.aspx
Have a great day everyone!
Taryn

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!

Maria

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Well, I just got back from a 4 mile solo walk while listening to Billy Joel's Greatest Hits. I have a client at 10 this morning and then I hope to do a bit more working out. I may do some Walk It Out on the Wii and definitely some more WATP! DD1 has day 2 of theater camp. Mom and Dad are taking DD2 with them to the dentist and other errands. They leave here tomorrow morning.

Either today or tomorrow I have to go shopping for a baby gift for a shower the girls and I will be going to on Saturday evening. I also hope to get some school supplies. I hate when they start the sales in July! I broke my rule and bought both of the girls backpacks on Sunday but couldn't pass up the deal at Staples.

Gotta get DD1 up and fed now and change DD2s sheets again as she wet the bed again! UGH!

 

[Rose&Mike]

QOTD--going for a run afterwork! Hoping for a little cooler temps (or at least clouds) than last week.

Thanks Shannon and Taryn! It's still really sore, but I can turn my neck. No strength tomorrow--no matter how it feels. (I have a tendency to overdo it, so I have to tell myself even it it doesn't hurt at all, I have to skip it.) Calf injuries stink. I have to roll my left calf out a lot with the "stick" or I end up with feet problems. Taryn--that was an interesting article. We eat carbs after runs. Maybe that's why I still have so much belly fat. Mike read an article once about why you shouldn't fuel during long runs. After Saturday, I know that's not an option for me. The science behind it all is interesting.

Have a good day everyone! I'm off to get ready for work. I must say, I'm enjoying my new schedule. My DS comes home tomorrow. We have to drive about 90 min. to pick him up. It's a pain, because we have an airport in our city, but I saved $200. For that much money, I'll drive.

I'll probably check back in after work.

 

[mikamah]

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!

Maria

My sister is coming into work today for her first colonoscopy and I'm going to be her nurse!! Now that will be fun!! Just kidding, I promise I won't torture her too much.
Hmmmm, after work, I have leftovers for dinner, so I don't have to cook= fun. If michael has the energy after camp, we will either go play tennis or take a bike ride. If not, I'll make him play a game with me. It's too easy to come home and let him veg in front of the tv, but tonight I won't let him.

Great question, Maria.

Hugs to those in need of them this morning.

I did 3 miles yesterday and my weekend gain is gone today, which is good. Usually it takes til friday. Now if I can just stay in control til friday I might see 2 losses in a row.

Have a happy, healthy day!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

My birthstone is ruby. I have a ring somewhere with a ruby in it. I'm not much of a jewelry person but I do have to wear my Mickey Mouse earrings every day!

I am off for vacation and will be back on 8/4.

Ah, the Mickey earrings! I have a few pairs in gold and silver and different styles. I tend to wear a pair every Friday, it's my little segue into the weekend!

Nothing on the agenda today so I can give some time to myself that I haven't been doing lately. That would explain the almost 10 pound gain since mid June!

Taking time for ourselves is so important! I'm glad you are making you a priority, I know you will see the results you are seeking!

Well, you are a June birthday, like me. And for years I was told that I had two birthstones.... one is the pearl, but there is also a pink stone called Alexandrite that is associated with June birthdays. I do have an Alexandrite pendant given to me many, many years ago by an aunt and uncle. I probably haven't worn it in 20 years, but I still have it. And I have a pair of very pretty pearl and diamond earrings that DH gave me many years ago when I was pregnant with DD. But unfortunately I went many years without wearing earrings when the kids were babies (you know... the usual... too busy to care for myself and I NEVER dressed up), so one of my earring holes closed up. I "reopened" it a few times about 5 years ago, but it doesn't stay open, so I've given up on it and now I have these beautiful earrings just gathering dust in my jewelry box.

I used to have some alexandrite earrings, but I sort of gave up on them. I decided I really like the pearls and would go with that. I'm sorry your earrings are gathering dust, that's just wrong! Hopefully you will have a special occasion where you want to wear them and it will be worth the effort to make it possible. I'm really glad my ears haven't closed, because I don't want to go through the piercing again...I am a total wimp!

I am just getting sick of myself. Y'all ever feel that way? I do totally fine - exceptional, even - during the week, but the weekends are atrocious... Do I sound like a broken record??

It's not even that I am tempted by something wonderful and I indulge... I actually go looking for "bad" choices. It's ridiculous. The truth is that I have lost this weight before and then I put it back on and I struggle all the time with "knowing" that I won't keep the weight off and I just get stuck in "what's the point?" mode and make a pig of myself. I'm so sorry to whine about it. I KNOW how to lose this weight. I KNOW how to take care of myself. But WHY do I get so self-destructive??

I'm an August baby, so mine is Peridot. I don't have any jewelry that includes my birthstone. The only jewelry I ever wear, really, is my wedding/engagement rings, diamond stud earrings and a very lovely and inconspicuous Mickey Mouse watch that we got at WDW on our 6th anniversary. (DH has the men's version of the same watch and, after almost 8 years, we both still love them.)

Yes, I frequently just get sick of myself and my inability to move things along...but my only choices are to keep going or give up -- and giving up is only going to make me larger and more miserable, so I just have to keep going and know that even as a turtle, I will get there eventually. I that you ahve matching watches, I think that is so romantic and special!

Sapphire. I have two rings. One was a college grad present from my parents. The other is an engagement ring guard with sapphires and diamonds. Diamonds are Brad's birthstone. Unfortunately, I knocked one of the sapphires out of this one chasing a seriously psycho five year old who was trying to jump from a 10 ft. piece of playground equipment. We won't go there. Wonder if he's in juvie yet??

I bought 4 new Mickey placemats this summer!!! I've had them out ever since, but I will light the candle in the Mickey lantern on the table to make it extra special!

The rings sound beautiful, but that kid... bet you were glad when that year ended! I love using placemats (Great pamper activity, Dona!), and yours sound so cute!

QOTD- My birthstone is garnet. I did have a ring and a necklace my parents bought me when I was younger. It is yellow gold which I dont wear anymore so it doesnt match my rings or earrings. So it just sits in my jewerly box. I am not a big jewerly girl. I wear my wedding/engagement rings and white gold hoop earrings with diamonds in them that my parents got for me on my wedding day. I have worn them every day since and its been almost 7years.

I have a garnet mother's ring -- I think it is a beautiful stone. It sounds like not many of us are big jewelry people -- guess I'm the exception, although not much of what I wear is "real"!

Maria

 

[donac]

Good morning everyone. I was all set to post this morning but my internet shut down.

Thanks for all the great thoughts about my course. I have been thinking about taking this course for a while now. I am 5 years from retirement. I have a Masters and then 45 credits and I really don't need to do this. My friend said to me "Dona you are taking this since you love technology and you love to learn." So I am going to take it but I am leaving early on Wednesday to make sure that I get to yoga. I am not going to give that up.

Taryn I have to renew my dl this week too. I spent a half an hour yesterday looking for our wedding lisc. It was where it was supposed to be but I didn't see it at first.

Our friend who went with dh to the jambo sent me some pictures. Here's one of my dh riding a BMX bike on the course they set up.

I have to go and send him another card. I am thinking about sending him one from the dog. She really is missing him. She has been mopping around the house. She won't even chase the ball when I throw it because she knows that I am the one that yells her when they do that.

QOTD I will have fun watching Hell's Kitchen and then there is new show that comes on after that I have been looking forward to.

KAthy be nice to your sister. I was very nervous about my first colonoscopy. When it was done I couldn't believe how easy it was.


Pampering Day Maria already gave you a great assignment. Do something fun. (Thanks Maria)

Have a great day everyone.

 

[brinalyn530]

Bree - you crack me up with your boss and his Stepford expectations. But seriously, I sympathize with how frustrating it must be to stuck in the middle of that crap. Hopefully it will seem a little better as your son starts feeling better.
And for a ring that you want, you could try looking at daughter's rings, because you could put your emerald in the middle (as the daughter) and your Mom & son's peridots on the outside (as the parent stones). If you went with artificial it might not be too bad. I was looking at daughter's rings recently and there was ones with real stones for $250 and artificial stones were $150-200. That's in Canada, you can probably do better in US.

Thank you Shannon. And thank you for your suggestion on the ring - I’ve never heard of a daughter’s ring, but I’m going to research it this afternoon once my work is done.

Rose – Hope your shoulder is feeling better. Can I just say that I am in awe of your running!

Taryn – Thanks. I completely agree about the evil we know being better. I’m sure once the shock has subsided I’ll be able to just deal with it day to day, but I know it will always linger in the back of my mind. I have always been a very practical and rational person so whatever I end up deciding it will have been due to careful consideration and meticulous planning – not alcohol, I can assure you ! Although it has been nice to have a drink in the evening instead of sweet treats – less calories, less guilt, more happy !

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!
Well, since I have to go to the grocery store after work and DS has an hour’s worth of school work to do, it’s going to have to be Wii or nothing today. Although I’ve been feeling pretty tired and crappy after work the past few days (I wonder why !), I think if I can get a little Punch Out in, I may feel better! Thanks for the suggestion!

So I’ve been considering using my lunch break at work to go for a walk/jog once the front office person gets back from his paternity leave. Then, I passed a sign this morning for a 5k in my town on 9/11. I think it may be fate… I have the sign up site saved – now I just have to get the guts to start the c25k and sign up… Come on guts! I’ll keep you guys posted.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Bree

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Birthstone is sapphire. I have a family ring that I got after we had our second DD, but nothing else with my birthstone. DH does have a nice ring with a sapphire stone. It would be romantic to say he got it because of me, but he forgot it was my stone, and picked it because of the colour.

I think the family ring sounds lovely! Maybe dh's subconscious led him to your stone!

Saturday QOTD: When you eat throughout the day, do you try to combine protein and carbs (or carbs and dairy, etc.) at specific meals and snacks, do you try to eat well-rounded as the day goes by but eat what you want when you want it, or do you just eat what you want when you want it and see what happens?
I have protein at each meal (it’s the only thing that keeps me feeling full enough to get to the next meal) and I’ve cut out a lot of carbs because those seem to do the most damage to my weight. Other than that, and trying to get in more servings of fruits and veggies, I don’t really have any specific ratio goals as far as protein/carbs/fats go.

QOTD: 7/25 It's Christmas in July! What are you looking forward to for Christmas/Winter Holidays 2010?
Mostly I’m looking forward to not hating at least some pics that may be taken of me! Secondly, I may try to sneek away to Florida for a weekend in early December if I’m feeling confident enough, and if the finances are cooperating. I love Christmas so I don’t need much prodding to be happy about it, but I know this Christmas I’m going to look and feel much better than I have in a long time so it’ll be even more awesome!

Monday QOTD: What is your birthstone? Do you have any jewelry with it?
My birthstone is emerald. I used to hate having “yucky green” as my birthstone, but it’s grown on me so I have a few pieces with simulated emeralds and a charm with a very small real emerald (because they’re so expensive!). I don’t wear jewelry too often though, so it doesn’t get out much! My mom and my son are both August babies, so their birthstone is peridot – I would love to have a ring with an emerald in the center and a peridot on either side, but I’ve never seen one and probably wouldn’t be able to afford it if I did!

Back to my regular work schedule this week. I’ve got to keep myself busy and happy here at work going forward because my boss “had a talk with me” last week about “my attitude”. There are only three girls in my office, and I’m the youngest and most friendly. The men here like happy and accommodating women. It’s usually no problem, that’s generally my personality after all, but between being bored 80% of the time, DS being so ill, and then having to work around the short schedule last week I guess I was a little grumpy. Anyways, it turned into a huge deal and now I’m seriously contemplating some big changes. I have a lot of processing, categorizing, and planning coming up in the next few weeks, but I’m confident that since the only thing I can control at the moment is my eating and exercising, that will be my silver lining.

Carbs definitely do me in, too! A solo trip in December sounds like a wonderful way to refresh and get ready to celebrate! I think a peridot/emerald combination ring would be really beautiful. Oh my, you did not have a good work week -- I think you have a good attitude about it, though -- everyone can't be cheerful all the time -- those are the people who come in one day and take all the toilet paper because they just have to make everyone else as uncomfortable as they are...

Enjoying some time to myself today. Hope everyone's having a productive day!

Glad you had a day to reflect and get do the things you enjoy!

AS IF I NEEDED MOTIVATION BEYOND THE SCALE AND MIRROR, I called the school today to ask the principal a question Here's how she started out the conversation "Were your ears burning? We were just talking about you. We CAN'T wait to see how you look after your summer of running." I told her I'd lost and gained and lost again, and in reality I'm only about 6 lbs less than I was on the last day of school. I really gotta kick it this week now!!!

For some reason, I suspect that you have rearranged a few things with muscle and fat even with losing and gaining the same lbs, and you will actually look fantastic!

I am so frustrated right now. I am supposed to take a class that starts next Monday. We haven't heard anything about the class until today. We were just told that the class is not going to run from Mon to Frid but Mon to Thurs. Instead of being from 8:30 to 4:30 it will run from 8:30 to 6:30:.This doesn't count the hour commute we will be making to get there. I am ready to call it quits. Why am I doing this?

Oh, Dona, that is crazy and unfair. You signed up based on one set of parameters, and to change it like that...there are people who couldn't accommodate that, due to day care or other issues. I really think that is unfair.

Well, if I didn't laugh I'd go insane (to paraphrase Jimmy Buffet ). The whole thing is absolutely ridiculous, but since he's so completely dead serious about it, it really upsetting. I mean, how can I be myself and do my job well when I'm nervous about not smiling at the right time or not laughing enough at their jokes - and yes, that's what it comes down to. It's so outrageously Stepford, I'm just flabbergasted by the whole thing.

That reminds me of a few more Jimmy Buffett quotes, "Changes in Latitudes...Changes in Attitudes" -- maybe they should send you on a vacation! And if that fails, "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere...

Mine is a ruby. I have a ring that my grandmother gave me in 8th grade, and earrings that my DBIL brought home for me from Thailand. I have reddish hair so I don't wear alot of red jewelry, though! LOL

How exotic! I think I'd wear them anyway, just because they came from so far away!

Bree - you crack me up with your boss and his Stepford expectations. But seriously, I sympathize with how frustrating it must be to stuck in the middle of that crap. Hopefully it will seem a little better as your son starts feeling better.
And for a ring that you want, you could try looking at daughter's rings, because you could put your emerald in the middle (as the daughter) and your Mom & son's peridots on the outside (as the parent stones). If you went with artificial it might not be too bad. I was looking at daughter's rings recently and there was ones with real stones for $250 and artificial stones were $150-200. That's in Canada, you can probably do better in US.

I've never heard of a daughter's ring! I'm going to have to look into this..

I think mine is saphire--not a big jewelery wearer, occasionally I wear my wedding rings, and occasionally I wear earrings.

Maria--glad you survived the 'outlaw' visit.

I can't leave my house without my wedding rings! Even on race days, I wear at least my gold band. I know my hands will swell up, but I just can't run without it I should probably get over that! I survived, but I am definitely booking WL as a comfort. I have to deal with them all again for the holiday party we host, and I am going to deserve pampering after that nightmare...

Hi All, I'm back from my 16 day vacation. We had a wonderful time. We went on a cruise for a week and then off to Disney for a week. After all the non stop eating for those 2 weeks my weight gain was a whopping 8 lbs. I was a little stunned when I got on the scale I knew I had gained but didn't think it was that much. For years I have had a problem with sodium and water retention, by the third day I was so swollen from the knees down I couldn't even wear my heals to dinner. I'm not upset with the weight gain I just know I have some work ahead of me. I got home on Saturday and have all ready returned to my daily regimen today.

Back! and Congratulations on already getting back on track, that is the hardest part!

I AM BACK! I've done over 8 miles today and was good over all with my food. I did have 1 1/2 plates of chop suey but I hadn't really eaten much earlier today. I also had 1 piece of bread.

Great job!

Good for you getting back on track I find after eating so much it's hard for my body to adjust because it thinks it should have more food. I tell myself food is fuel so unless I am burning a lot of fuel I really don't need all that extra. I wish I had told myself that today before i had a bedtime snack (toast and pb) I had enough fuel to make it to bed. lol

Well, it's important to have the energy to crawl into bed! A good night's rest is highly underrated!

I must confess, tonight ended up being moderately bad. It was hot today, so didn't want to eat much before soccer, and DH wanted to celebrate a new contract he got with McD after the game. The good news, I had smaller portions, and did enough activity balanced with good food in the day so it balanced out. Tomorrow back to no pop and no junk again. I can do this!

I did something to my calf muscle at soccer so I'm sitting back this evening with a cold/hot patch on it. On a positive note, I'm getting braver on the soccer field and am definitely working hard

I am so impressed you are playing soccer! And smaller portions and all that activity are definitely something to celebrate!

It is sapphire lady, and it's lovely! When I was about 7 and found out that was the name of my birthstone, I decided on the spot my daughter's name would be Victoria Sapphire. I think Anna Kathryn and Sophie are glad I changed my mind.

You made me smile. When I was little I saw a map and decided I wanted to name a daughter Arabia. Good thing I have a boy -- but then again, dh wouldn't even let me name him Jordan, because he thought everyone would think we named him after Michael Jordan. Really? I guess I just wasn't that tuned into sports...

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!

My fun today is not active per se, I am going to go for a "gab walk" at lunch with my co-worker, where we can chat at will but still move. That will make me smile, because she always has something funny to share. I'm also planning to watch a tivo'd "Wipeout" (no new episode tonight) with ds later. He laughs so much, I can't help but laugh, too!

Maria

 

[Connie96]

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!

Well, it's Tuesday, so I'm meeting my mom for lunch, so that's fun. And, I'm gonna run after work. The weather does have a lot to do with whether or not a run can be fun, so we'll have to wait and see.

Yes, I frequently just get sick of myself and my inability to move things along...but my only choices are to keep going or give up -- and giving up is only going to make me larger and more miserable, so I just have to keep going and know that even as a turtle, I will get there eventually. I that you ahve matching watches, I think that is so romantic and special!

Ya know, it did actually give me a little perspective when I assaulted y'all with my whining yesterday. I mean, after all, I have lost 8.2 pounds in 8 weeks. I'm not breaking any records, but that's a perfectly good one-pound-per-week losing pace, so I'm really doing fine. I guess my frustration comes from knowing that if I stayed on plan a little better thru each weekend, I could have lost 10 or 12 by now. But, I had lost sight of the overall loss when I was focusing only on the weekly weigh-ins and it's good to have the overall back in sight again.

Oh, and I love that DH and I wear matching watches too. The entire watch is gold-toned with a mat-finish gold-colored face, a diamond where each of the numbers would be, and a small gold Mickey Mouse on the face to the left of center. No one knows its a Mickey watch unless I show it to them, so it just looks like a really nice piece of jewelry. But anytime I look at it, I see my Mickey and remember the great times that I've spent at WDW with my fella. I really do love this watch. And my fella, too.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: Well, I just got back from a 4 mile solo walk while listening to Billy Joel's Greatest Hits. I have a client at 10 this morning and then I hope to do a bit more working out. I may do some Walk It Out on the Wii and definitely some more WATP! DD1 has day 2 of theater camp. Mom and Dad are taking DD2 with them to the dentist and other errands. They leave here tomorrow morning.

I love that cd! I think Billy has some great songs to walk to!

QOTD--going for a run afterwork! Hoping for a little cooler temps (or at least clouds) than last week.

I love that a run is fun for you! It definitely should put a smile on your face, with all the miles you put in!

My sister is coming into work today for her first colonoscopy and I'm going to be her nurse!! Now that will be fun!! Just kidding, I promise I won't torture her too much.
Hmmmm, after work, I have leftovers for dinner, so I don't have to cook= fun. If michael has the energy after camp, we will either go play tennis or take a bike ride. If not, I'll make him play a game with me. It's too easy to come home and let him veg in front of the tv, but tonight I won't let him.

omg, Kathy, you gave me my laugh of the day! That was hysterical! I hope all goes well for dsis, and you are able to get out with Michael after camp and have some fun!

Thanks for all the great thoughts about my course. I have been thinking about taking this course for a while now. I am 5 years from retirement. I have a Masters and then 45 credits and I really don't need to do this. My friend said to me "Dona you are taking this since you love technology and you love to learn." So I am going to take it but I am leaving early on Wednesday to make sure that I get to yoga. I am not going to give that up.

QOTD I will have fun watching Hell's Kitchen and then there is new show that comes on after that I have been looking forward to.

Pampering Day Maria already gave you a great assignment. Do something fun. (Thanks Maria)

I agree, you should never stop learning -- that's what keeps life interesting and fun! I've seen a few episodes of a Gordon Ramsey show where he fixes a restaurant in trouble. He seems tough but he also makes a lot of sense! I do hope everyone does something fun today -- I think sometimes we forget that we need to enjoy ourselves!

And thank you for your suggestion on the ring - I’ve never heard of a daughter’s ring, but I’m going to research it this afternoon once my work is done.

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!
Well, since I have to go to the grocery store after work and DS has an hour’s worth of school work to do, it’s going to have to be Wii or nothing today. Although I’ve been feeling pretty tired and crappy after work the past few days (I wonder why !), I think if I can get a little Punch Out in, I may feel better! Thanks for the suggestion!

Nothing wrong with having fun on the Wii, and it sounds like that might be a particularly effective way for you to get out some aggression!

Maria

 

[brinalyn530]

Carbs definitely do me in, too! A solo trip in December sounds like a wonderful way to refresh and get ready to celebrate! I think a peridot/emerald combination ring would be really beautiful. Oh my, you did not have a good work week -- I think you have a good attitude about it, though -- everyone can't be cheerful all the time -- those are the people who come in one day and take all the toilet paper because they just have to make everyone else as uncomfortable as they are...

That reminds me of a few more Jimmy Buffett quotes, "Changes in Latitudes...Changes in Attitudes" -- maybe they should send you on a vacation! And if that fails, "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere...

Maria

Thanks Maria! If we ever run out of TP at work I'll know exactly who did it !

See that's why I love Jimmy Buffet so much - great quotes! I can't wait to see him live in September !

Bree

 

[Connie96]

So I’ve been considering using my lunch break at work to go for a walk/jog once the front office person gets back from his paternity leave. Then, I passed a sign this morning for a 5k in my town on 9/11. I think it may be fate… I have the sign up site saved – now I just have to get the guts to start the c25k and sign up… Come on guts! I’ll keep you guys posted.

I haven't signed up yet, but I've got a 10K on my radar for 9/11. Let's do it!!

I can't leave my house without my wedding rings! Even on race days, I wear at least my gold band. I know my hands will swell up, but I just can't run without it I should probably get over that!

I don't wear any jewelry when I train or workout, but I do wear my wedding rings when I race. Running my neighborhood is one thing, but a race is "public". I always wear my rings in public.

 

[Connie96]

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fi...-more-intense-strength-training-workouts.aspx

Clicking thru from this article to another, it appears that this information is based on a book "Ready, Set, Go - Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults" by Phil Campbell. Has anyone read it??

 

[LuvBaloo]

Happy Tuesday everybody!
It's going to feel like a long day for me today. My leg is sore, and I'm hobbling around at work. Luckily I can sit for periods of time and put my foot up.

Tuesday QOTD: What are you going to do to have fun today? Studies have shown that people lose more weight when they are happy and satisfied in other areas of their lives. Are you going to do something active? Whatever it is (and plan something now if you didn't already have "fun" pencilled into your day!), be sure it makes you smile!

Maria

Fun for today: I will be making a strawberry pina colada (without the rum) and sitting back with my feet up watching a movie this evening.

 

[pinkle]

QOTD....my birthstone is a garnet and I don't believe I own anything (i did have a pair of earrings many moons ago!) I don't where much jewelery unless it's chucky and fun!
I had a strange call today that my dad wasn't feeling too well. He has had a triple bypass many years ago and never fully recovered so when I got done work (from home) I was planning to go right over there, only to remember my son has taken my car to the movie theatre. I will have to wait for hubby to get home. He is such a stubborn man and he has NO idea that his wife has called me. He definetly will not go see a doctor (what do they know)!?!? I think she is hoping I can talk some sense into him (doubt it!) We do believe pray works, so I am praying that he will do that right thing....sorry to go on....this seems like a place you can do that.
I might go for a run later tonight (great stress reliever) when it cools down.
Thanks, Tracey.

 

[tigger813]

Haven't been as good today but I'm still drinking my water!

Had a quick bite at McD's doing errands with DD2 this afternoon. Had turkey gorditas for supper. I'm hoping to go on another 2-3 mile walk in a bit. Still kind of warm though.

Tomorrow will be more me time than today. Though I do have to mow the lawn after dropping DD1 off at theater camp. Going to get lots of workout time in tomorrow. Only errand I need to do is to run to Kmart to get more school supplies. I did get a few at Target earlier today when I got the baby gift I needed!

Time to help my mom with her computer!