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

[brinalyn530]

Thanks to Maria and Maureen for being our coaches! And thanks to Dona for letting us pamper ourselves last week!

Friday's QOTD:What is your go-to stress reliever when you've had a bad day?
Well, from now on it’s going to be Punch Out on the Wii – my arms and obliques are still sore from Wednesday! And it was so much fun I didn’t even notice that I had been playing for over 40 minutes!

A group of us from work went bowling last night so I was out way past my bedtime, overslept this morning and forgot all about weigh in! But I had more fun last night than I’ve had in a while, so it was worth it. I also had three beers, which was two too many, and I could probably use the extra 24 hours to get those out of my system! I’ll be sure to weigh in first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks to everyone for their input on the C25K programs and running in general. I’m going to try to start tomorrow; the only question is whether DS will scooter with me, or if I have to drop him off with my parents so I can go by myself. I’m going to try to check out the fitness center in town tomorrow too – I noticed the other day that they have a martial arts program as well as a children’s program, but there weren’t many details on the signs in the windows, so I have to go in to see what it’s about. I was thisclose to buying my rowing machine last weekend, but with everything that happened at work last week and so many things coming up in the next few months (DMom’s birthday, DMom and DDad’s anniversary, DS’s birthday, back to school clothes, tattoo, possible weekend getaway to FL , and then Christmas! ), I decided against it. I’m going to keep that money in savings for a while and maybe revisit the rowing machine after Christmas if everything goes well. So, if the gym is reasonable and has stuff to keep DS occupied, I may be taking some classes there to shake up my routine. That, the Punch Out, Jillian, and the C25K should whip me into shape pretty efficiently I imagine . I also started reading Eat Clean Diet Recharged by Tosca Reno a few days ago. I’m only a couple pages in, but I think a lot of it is going to be stuff I already know. The thing is, even if I already know it, if I’m reading about it consistently I’m more likely to do it. I guess it’s like the reverse of “out of sight, out of mind” ?

CC – Hugs to you for everything with your mom. I can totally understand not being sure who you’re doing this for, and Connie hit it right on the head when she said to take the motivation where you can get it, but also be aware if the external motivators start dragging you down.

Well, I better get some things done here today. I’ll try to check in again before I leave work, but if not – have a great weekend everyone!

Bree

 

[Zoesmama03]

Oh yahy! Weighed in down another pound. I didn't workout yesterday. Well not in the planned traditional sense but I did get a good workout completely cleaning my bedroom, a good spring clean. Its all organized. I'm getting into feng shui a little bit so trying to get "streamlined" as its called. It was tough work and took me about 5 hours with short breaks here and there. I even did the closet. I got some work left in the closet but its cosmetic(color ordering my clothing) in most senses but for feng shui it can be important.

So anyway that is why I didn't stop in yesterday. I was hardly on the computer between reading and then overhauling my bedroom and reading some more. Its an interesting book(The Feng Shui of Abundance by Suzan Hilton) and I figure something new couldn't hurt the same old things aren't getting me anywhere. I got plans for my desk and the bathroom next. Well doing what I can with what I have and can do as far as tiding it up and throwing out stuff I don't love or use. There are so many things I'd like to do but they will have to come in time.

My most treasured souvenirs are tough. I don't buy a lot when I got but probably my "treasured" are my cast member watches. I have a Jiminy Cricket one and a Mickey Minnie Christmas one. And dd has her Mickey ears one was her first hair cut ones but those got missplaced in moving a long while back. SAD! She still has her ears with her name that her papa bought. I had an antenna ball I really loved but it disappeared or something. I took it off for Christmas and put up another one and it hasn't been in my glove box. I think dd played with it and I haven't seen it in awhile. It wasn't special just I had it for a long time. It was easy to spot my car in parking lots because it was unique. I do have some things I plan to get on my next trip to WDW(at Epcot and Animal Kingdom). I want to find something special for dd and I want to get 2-3 ornaments for our Christmas tree. As well as a wooden giraffe and something in China though I'm not quite sure yet. Whatever catches my eye I suppose.

AS for the stress question. I'm not sure. I suppose it varies. Sometimes I turn to food but I try to go to music and exercise. When I am angry I clean, always have and sometimes it comes out in stress so sometimes I clean to destress.

Joannel, FWB stands for fort walton beach?? I've been there beautiful area. Lots of traveling there lately. Have a safe trip. I know how crazy traffic is in San Antonio(well all of Texas really LOL).

Dona,
I love the ornaments. I haven't really ever bought anything though. I have always had this mentality that I'll be back so I can wait but it leaves out little memory building.

Connie,
Great workout plan.

Tracey,
WOW that is a lot of miles in with WATP. Way to go! 2 lbs gone is your reward.

Maria,
Yeah vanquish, befriend same difference. Yes it is a tragedy but at least we have Star Trek on Blu Ray and most of the Heroes seasons. I think he will have no trouble find great gigs in the near future. Cheetos are good around me unless they are flaming hot. DD can have a bag of cheeto puffs or plane crunchy ones even and I won't touch em.

Taryn,
Sorry about the 3 lbs. It will even out just keep doing what you are doing and try to squeeze in some extras here and there.

Pinkle,
Sorry about your dad. Praying for a easy recovery.

Cclovesdis,
Its the bladder that wakes me up too. Especially since I've been on crazy sporadaic sleep patterns that mess with my daily bp med(with water pill ingredient) and that can have me up in the night with a full bladder. The water pill is new for me. I was on the same med for years without it finally my new Dr. got active and decided to mix it up and finally it was down in good range but that darn water pill ingredient is annoying.

Rose,

I'm in the 1 lb club this week. Its okay by me. Any shedding is good to me. 1 lb is in the perfect range thats how we make it permanent 1-2 lbs at a time.

Bree,
You reminded me of my other stress reliever. DRUMS I love to pound them on Band Hero on my brothers PS3. Its fun and I usually feel energized after yet somehow worn out. Weird how it works like that. An active distress activities help keep us away from food. I'm waiting on that book from my library. I'm also trying to get to vegan with a good portion of day being as raw as possible which will fall in line with eating clean I think.

Okay hope I don't lose this post. I'll copy it just in case. hehe I can't get used to the multi quote way as I get lost in what was said by the person or a "quote" they used. This way works too, with just opening the reply in a new window and replying as I read then copying to protect my post.

 

[tigger813]

Didn't do any extra WATP! Calves are very sore tonight! Half way through my second drink and I REALLY enjoyed my Chinese food! Cheesecake is coming up soon!

Time for some Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Blu-Ray!! Came with our Lego HP game!

Tomorrow I'll take DD2 to a kindergarten get together at the school playground in the morning and then we have a baby shower in the evening! Sunday is the meeting with our new minister at church. I have to make brownies in the morning for that.

Have a great night!

 

[mikamah]

Just a quick hello. Michael's in the shower washing off all the dirt from a wonderful day at camp, and then we'll hit the road. I'm hoping we miss most of the traffic if we leave around 6:30. I didn't get out of work early enough to run so I'll run in the morning, maybe with my brother. I am going to watch what i eat at six flags. My brother is a vegetarian, so we may actually pack a picnic and bring it with us. Plus, the exciting news, I got my packet from Disney for our trip!!!!! So excited, but can't let it show and ruin the surprise.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Thanks everybody for the warm welcome. I just need 1 day to go right from start to finish and then I can be back to my usual self. Unfortunately, today is not that day

Went for my morning break at work and opened my lunch cooler to find my water bottle had dumped out every last bit of water. All 24oz into the cooler. And I STILL have no idea how it did it. no obvious cracks, holes, etc. Go figure.
After work called Dh per usual and asked what time he was getting done. He was at the dealer's getting the brakes fixed. Told me he was going to do it tomorrow, nope. Did it today. Thought we needed new brake pads or whatever, we now have brand spanking new front brakes and the back brakes have been cleaned and adjusted etc. He got there just before 10am and we got the car back at 4:30 this afternoon. Works beautifully now. I didn't want to wait at Target while he was there so since it was just down the road i got a co-worker to drop me off after her shift was done.

Other than work no exercise for me today so far. May or may not get an abs workout in before bed. We shall see.

Hi Everyone,

Well, if anyone checks the time of the posts, you will guess correctly that I cannot sleep. I slept through the night, which is a huge improvement over earlier in the week, but once I woke up (I love you bladder), I was up. Oh well, more time to Dis. I tried to read yesterday, but I had lots on my plate. I am hoping that the "poof" fairy I am beginning to see frequently has something better to do because I owe lots of thank yous for all the support yesterday.

Yesterday was a much better day. I slept well Wed. night and was able to wake up yesterday and exercise. I achieved my goal of 30 minutes. It was tough, I have to say. I felt better, but I wasn't ready to run in place. I only did two Basic Runs (Short) on the Wii Fit+. I can't complain too much as I did burn over 100 calories.

I am hoping for a great day today. I will weigh-in in about an hour, when I usually weigh-in. I am not expecting a loss, although I am hoping to have went down slightly from yesterday. If I end this challenge where I started, I will be very, very happy.

It looks like I'll be starting Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet on Saturday. I am still considering modifying slightly. I know I do better when I have dairy, so I might have a glass of milk every morning after I exercise. My theory is that I burn enough calories to burn off the milk, but I'm still thinking about it.

Have a great day today everyone!







Thanks for the support. I am hoping that my mom "turns it around" too. I am struggling with losing the weight for her vs. losing it for myself. Sometimes, I'm not sure who I am doing it for-if I lose weight, than she compliments me and it's like I'm losing weight to get her attention, but at the same point, the more weight I lose, the happier I am. But, am I happier because she's happier with me? It's a horrible cycle. I think in the end, I'm losing weight for myself, but it just doesn't always seem like that. I do need to remember that I'm doing this for myself. My BL friends are awesome and I couldn't do this without all of you!



Thanks! I am feeling much better this morning and yesterday, better, but not 100%. I worked out, but not as intensely as I would have liked. Like I said, 100 calories burned is 100 calories burned.



Thanks for the support!



Thanks Maria! Reading this thread is definitely helping. I have a laptop and I usually use it in bed. I never eat in bed. Great point! As for mom, well she is my mom. I hope things clear up between us. Regardless, I have my BL friends.



Hi! Thanks for coaching this week! Thanks to Maria for coaching last week! Thanks to Dona for running the COW this past week. I love pamper weeks!

QOTD: Unfortunately, a lot of the time, it is eating. I am working on changing that. I will be posting more, for one. I'll also be reading books/magazines more and doing active things, like going to the gym.



Hope everyone has a great day and a good weigh-in. Dare I say it? The "poof" fairy is MIA. Too bad!

CC

Oh man, I hate it when the bladder wakes me up and then I can't get back to sleep. That's usually just during A.F. but every now and again its not.

Good job on getting back into working out. Just making the effort to get back on routine is an accomplishment itself

As for the eating I can relate to that. Sometimes I still need comfort foods during a really stressful time. Just remember that this is a process, and once you find the thing that clicks for you in replacing the stress eating you'll do A LOT less of it.

Welcome Octoberbride and thank you for coaching this week. You will do just fine as coach, and it's always a good time around here.

If I remember correctly, last years summer challenge had really slowed down and it's so nice to see so many people not giving in to the crazy summer schedules and sticking this challenge out. I myself gained 13 pounds over last summer, so even though it's small, I've lost 3 pounds so far, so I'm happy. I'm down .6 so two losses in a row is good for me. Going to go for three. We're heading to my brothers tonight after work, and we usually eat pretty healthy there, thought six flags will be a challenge. The other good thing is 2 night away from home means 2 night with no late night snacking which is my downfall.
My stress reliever is coming here to dis, and if it's been a bad day at work and i have time before I get my son I will go for a run/walk and that defininitely can bring the day from bad to good.

Hope you all have a great day!!

I'd love to call the DIS my stress reliever, it doesn't always work that way though I'm really glad so many of us are sticking through this challenge. Its been a great place for me to come and know there are a lot of us with the same goals

The scale might not have been showing you the number you wanted but what a great feeling it must have been to have your friend not recognize you! You should feel so great about that. I try to remember when the scale does not have the number I want that the way I look is what I want and that is just as important.



Thanks for coaching Maria!



I LOVE the printed photo mugs idea! I always seem to buy a WDW mug (sometimes it is just the resort refillable soda mug). I think it would be cool to have photo mugs where I can watch the change in the kids as they "grow up" at Disney!

Have a great weekend....it sounds like a fun time!



This is great! It is what I had to do before I saved enough for my Garmin! You are right, it does get the job done and it is a great place to start. I think I could still be doing just as good using the map method because I know I don't use 1/2 of the things my Garmin can really do.




Thanks for coaching this week! As for being new to coaching...you will do fine! I felt the same thing the first time I coached but was surprised at how easy it was - time consuming in some ways but still easy. I always appreciate all the coaches out there for taking time out of their busy lives to help us through a week!



CC - I get you about wondering who you are trying to lose the weight for. I know that I working hard for me and that it is me who will benefit by being healthier. Still...in some ways I am also losing the weight for my DH. It is so important to me that he likes the way I look and is proud to have me by his side. I know that when I was heavier he did not say anything about it but I know he likes the way I look so much better now. I don't mean to say things that make DH sound like a shallow sort of guy - he is not but things are different now that I am in better shape and skinnier. That motivates me to keep on losing the weight because I want him to think I am a "hot momma"! So what I am trying to really say here is that I am sure you are losing the weight for yourself but I am also sure that there is a big emotional pay off to you with your mom when you lose the weight as well. It is a hard cycle - as long as you know that it is for you in the long run you are all good.



Great job on the 2 pounds Tracey! I know you wanted to get to 45 pounds but I am so impressed with how great you do each week!

Alright folks...time to go weigh in. DH is now up and I can get into my bathroom without disturbing anyone.

Back in a bit - Jen

Thanks Jen

It really doesn't seem hard at all coaching like this. I think my biggest challenge will be how not to turn every post into a novel. Course I have that challenge already

QOTD: Lately when I'm stressed I try and go out and take a walk with my Ipod on! I have also been consistently listening to the podcast for the last month which helps me. I think about my upcoming trip and think about my happy place. Another strange thing I do is clean the kitchen and listen to an audiobook. I'm currently listening to Anne of Avonlea though I have several others I have downloaded lately also ready to listen to.

DD2 and I are at the spa. DD2 is standing at the door watching a parade of geese walk by! We have a ton of them here and sometimes they block the sidewalk. I had to come in one morning walking between them. Good thing they weren't in attack mode!

Getting a pedicure when my co-worker gets here. I'm way over due for one! Then it's off to watch DD1s theater performance!

I'm so excited for my Chinese food, cheesecake and drink tonight. I'm eating lite all day today. I just had a special k bar and my BL Protein water. Having a WW meal for lunch and I'll probably have another special k bar later. I'm going to try and not eat much at the little party after the theater performance. Really saving up for tonight! I've also got my water and CL packets!

Boy cheesecake Everybody's putting me in the mood for some I hear you on the walking. Ever since we got Onslow, its reminded me just much I missed it before he got here. I take him for walks and talk about EVERYTHING. Its a nice way to relax.

And I love the story about the geese. We have geese crossing the roads all the time here. Its hysterical.

Thanks to Maria and Maureen for being our coaches! And thanks to Dona for letting us pamper ourselves last week!

Friday's QOTD:What is your go-to stress reliever when you've had a bad day?
Well, from now on it’s going to be Punch Out on the Wii – my arms and obliques are still sore from Wednesday! And it was so much fun I didn’t even notice that I had been playing for over 40 minutes!

A group of us from work went bowling last night so I was out way past my bedtime, overslept this morning and forgot all about weigh in! But I had more fun last night than I’ve had in a while, so it was worth it. I also had three beers, which was two too many, and I could probably use the extra 24 hours to get those out of my system! I’ll be sure to weigh in first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks to everyone for their input on the C25K programs and running in general. I’m going to try to start tomorrow; the only question is whether DS will scooter with me, or if I have to drop him off with my parents so I can go by myself. I’m going to try to check out the fitness center in town tomorrow too – I noticed the other day that they have a martial arts program as well as a children’s program, but there weren’t many details on the signs in the windows, so I have to go in to see what it’s about. I was thisclose to buying my rowing machine last weekend, but with everything that happened at work last week and so many things coming up in the next few months (DMom’s birthday, DMom and DDad’s anniversary, DS’s birthday, back to school clothes, tattoo, possible weekend getaway to FL , and then Christmas! ), I decided against it. I’m going to keep that money in savings for a while and maybe revisit the rowing machine after Christmas if everything goes well. So, if the gym is reasonable and has stuff to keep DS occupied, I may be taking some classes there to shake up my routine. That, the Punch Out, Jillian, and the C25K should whip me into shape pretty efficiently I imagine . I also started reading Eat Clean Diet Recharged by Tosca Reno a few days ago. I’m only a couple pages in, but I think a lot of it is going to be stuff I already know. The thing is, even if I already know it, if I’m reading about it consistently I’m more likely to do it. I guess it’s like the reverse of “out of sight, out of mind” ?

CC – Hugs to you for everything with your mom. I can totally understand not being sure who you’re doing this for, and Connie hit it right on the head when she said to take the motivation where you can get it, but also be aware if the external motivators start dragging you down.

Well, I better get some things done here today. I’ll try to check in again before I leave work, but if not – have a great weekend everyone!

Bree

I think the best stress relievers are the ones where we're having fun and don't even realize just how long we're going with them. And on the bowling. I used to be in 2 leagues but haven't done any since I got married and moved down here. Sometimes I really miss it. I kept my balls and shoes if I ever do get back into it. Maybe someday.

Good luck with starting the C25k program. I don't do that 1 but seems like everyone else does

Oh yahy! Weighed in down another pound. I didn't workout yesterday. Well not in the planned traditional sense but I did get a good workout completely cleaning my bedroom, a good spring clean. Its all organized. I'm getting into feng shui a little bit so trying to get "streamlined" as its called. It was tough work and took me about 5 hours with short breaks here and there. I even did the closet. I got some work left in the closet but its cosmetic(color ordering my clothing) in most senses but for feng shui it can be important.

So anyway that is why I didn't stop in yesterday. I was hardly on the computer between reading and then overhauling my bedroom and reading some more. Its an interesting book(The Feng Shui of Abundance by Suzan Hilton) and I figure something new couldn't hurt the same old things aren't getting me anywhere. I got plans for my desk and the bathroom next. Well doing what I can with what I have and can do as far as tiding it up and throwing out stuff I don't love or use. There are so many things I'd like to do but they will have to come in time.

My most treasured souvenirs are tough. I don't buy a lot when I got but probably my "treasured" are my cast member watches. I have a Jiminy Cricket one and a Mickey Minnie Christmas one. And dd has her Mickey ears one was her first hair cut ones but those got missplaced in moving a long while back. SAD! She still has her ears with her name that her papa bought. I had an antenna ball I really loved but it disappeared or something. I took it off for Christmas and put up another one and it hasn't been in my glove box. I think dd played with it and I haven't seen it in awhile. It wasn't special just I had it for a long time. It was easy to spot my car in parking lots because it was unique. I do have some things I plan to get on my next trip to WDW(at Epcot and Animal Kingdom). I want to find something special for dd and I want to get 2-3 ornaments for our Christmas tree. As well as a wooden giraffe and something in China though I'm not quite sure yet. Whatever catches my eye I suppose.

AS for the stress question. I'm not sure. I suppose it varies. Sometimes I turn to food but I try to go to music and exercise. When I am angry I clean, always have and sometimes it comes out in stress so sometimes I clean to destress.

I'm in the 1 lb club this week. Its okay by me. Any shedding is good to me. 1 lb is in the perfect range thats how we make it permanent 1-2 lbs at a time.

Bree,
You reminded me of my other stress reliever. DRUMS I love to pound them on Band Hero on my brothers PS3. Its fun and I usually feel energized after yet somehow worn out. Weird how it works like that. An active distress activities help keep us away from food. I'm waiting on that book from my library. I'm also trying to get to vegan with a good portion of day being as raw as possible which will fall in line with eating clean I think.

Okay hope I don't lose this post. I'll copy it just in case. hehe I can't get used to the multi quote way as I get lost in what was said by the person or a "quote" they used. This way works too, with just opening the reply in a new window and replying as I read then copying to protect my post.

I love it when I get in a cleaning mode and can really work it to getting most of what I need done done! I think its a great way to burn calories and use some different muscles than what we do in our usual workouts.

I'm almost always in the 1lb. club. Just seems harder to lose more than that these days in a week. Of course that makes it easier to have that lb. creep back up on me too. Well i know after it comes back once or twice it'll stay gone. At least until Flo drops in for her visit

OK, Off to supper now. BBL with the QOTD for tomorrow.

Have fun everybody

 

[Worfiedoodles]

So for Friday's QOTD:What is your go-to stress reliever when you've had a bad day?

Now I'm going to shock you all. When I've had a bad day I come home, crawl into bed, turn on the tv, and lose myself in "General Hospital". No matter how bad my day has been, no one has stolen my baby, tried to shoot me, paid someone to sleep with my dh to get back at me, the list goes on and on...I can yell at the characters when they do something stupid, cheer when they get what's coming to them, or just laugh at the If GH doesn't do it, I segue into "The Daily Show/Colbert Report". A good laugh also does wonders!

Maria

 

[tigger813]

Now I'm going to shock you all. When I've had a bad day I come home, crawl into bed, turn on the tv, and lose myself in "General Hospital". No matter how bad my day has been, no one has stolen my baby, tried to shoot me, paid someone to sleep with my dh to get back at me, the list goes on and on...I can yell at the characters when they do something stupid, cheer when they get what's coming to them, or just laugh at the If GH doesn't do it, I segue into "The Daily Show/Colbert Report". A good laugh also does wonders!

Maria

You should try Big Bang Theory! That's hilarious too! DH and I are trying to catch up on Glee before John Stamos joins the cast! I LOVE HIM! I remember him when he was Blackie on GH! I watch Y&R now! I record it and FF through the parts I don't care about!

 

[pinkle]

QOTD...what do you do to relieve stress???
I would normally say eat, but I am trying to change my ways now I try to go for a walk or just surf the net to keep my mind busy!
I am finally down 2 pounds...it took a few weeks for the scale to start budging, I hope this will keep up.
7lbs to meet goal!!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

QOTD- Stress Reliever for me has been running. I run without any music and just let my mind roam. By the time I am finished I feel so much better. I also use the disboards as my break from reality.

I am now taking a vow!!!!!

I will wake up tomorrow and be back on plan. Journaling, counting points, not eating more that the points that I have, running 3-4x/week, exercising for 25 min on non-run days, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water.

There I said it so now I know you all will hold me to it. I have slacked off big time this week. First week in awhile that I totally lost focus. I need to make it my last for awhile. I have come to far to let it all come back.

Thanks for listening. You all have been such a great support for me

Jen- I love the COW and have slacked off for a few weeks with reporting. I think I forget to write down my points and then I dont remember what I did each day. I dont think you need to change anything. I love both parts. The prizes are very motivating and are so nice for you to put that together. You do an amazing job. I know for me they help to keep me focused.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Worfie: You don't shock me at all. But I love it. If I had a tv in my bedroom I'd go to bed with Burn Notice playing every night. Its always nice to know they have it worse than we do

YAY pinkle for the 2lb loss Your goal is within easy reach.

OK everybody!!!!

We have been assigned homework from mommyof2pirates. We have to keep on her about the journaling, and the exercise plan. If she goes off plan please feel free to invade her house. We will keep you on track, we promise

Jen: I told myself i was going to do the COW every week, and of course I have yet to actually do it. I don't think there is 1 thing you should change about it. I just have to sit myself down and keep track of myself, which I've been letting fly out the window. So i resolve this week as coach to keep track and participate in the COW all the way around

Oh this was good. I followed somebody's suggestion about replying in a new window, this worked out nicely. I think I'll keep doing this all week.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Time for the QOTD for tomorrow:

I'm in a fantasy mood, so we'll be daydreaming for this 1.If you could wear anything at all(DIS friendly of course what would it be? Describe your dream outfit in as much detail as possible. It doesn't need to fit you in real life, only in your head. And if your outfit serves a specific purpose what is it?

I'm still playing with my particular outfit so I will answer tomorrow afternoon. i can't wait to see what you all come up with.

Have a great night and don't forget to report in weights to LuvBaloo and COW points to jenanderson.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Time for the QOTD for tomorrow:

I'm in a fantasy mood, so we'll be daydreaming for this 1.If you could wear anything at all(DIS friendly of course what would it be? Describe your dream outfit in as much detail as possible. It doesn't need to fit you in real life, only in your head. And if your outfit serves a specific purpose what is it?

I'm still playing with my particular outfit so I will answer tomorrow afternoon. i can't wait to see what you all come up with.

Have a great night and don't forget to report in weights to LuvBaloo and COW points to jenanderson.

Oh, I like this question. If I could wear anything at all, I would want to be able to fit back into this purple shiny semi-formal dress from college, from when I "thought I was fat." Honestly I don't know why I moved it from state to state over the years, because I know I'll never wear it again, but I loved that dress and it was so 80's tacky--shiny, flared skirt, real tight everywhere else. I wore it to a semi-formal at the Naval Academy with DH, and honestly, I think we had more fun that night than we did at our wedding. I've tried it on a couple of times, but I think my ribs have gotten bigger. Can your ribs get bigger?

Mommyof2pirates--You can do it!

Maria--love how you stress relieve!

I really should probably go to bed, but DS has a friend over and we're not used to noise in our house anymore. We have the 4 mile race in the morning. I'm a little nervous, not of the run, but because it's associated with work. My stomach is not feeling great, so hoping that goes away overnight. I played with some of the calculators to see how many calories you need to maintain, and I am going to have to track for a while I think. I'm glad I have decided to maintain starting September 4th (my b-day and our first 1/2 this fall) because I have started playing games in my head about maybe going or a little lower, or losing a few more, etc. I think if nothing else, I need a month or so to get used to living in this body. I still have a very distorted body image.

Hope everyoned has a great evening. I think it's time to call it a night.

 

[Connie96]

I am now taking a vow!!!!!

I will wake up tomorrow and be back on plan. Journaling, counting points, not eating more that the points that I have, running 3-4x/week, exercising for 25 min on non-run days, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water.

There I said it so now I know you all will hold me to it.

Alright, Lindsay! Sounds like you've got a great week ahead of you.

Jen: I told myself i was going to do the COW every week, and of course I have yet to actually do it. I don't think there is 1 thing you should change about it. I just have to sit myself down and keep track of myself, which I've been letting fly out the window. So i resolve this week as coach to keep track and participate in the COW all the way around

This may seem a little nuts, but I actually start myself with 28 points and only count the points I lose. For the most part, I've only lost 2 or 3 a week. It's easier to remember 3 points rather than 25. That might not work for anyone else, but it works for me.

I'm in a fantasy mood, so we'll be daydreaming for this 1.If you could wear anything at all(DIS friendly of course what would it be? Describe your dream outfit in as much detail as possible. It doesn't need to fit you in real life, only in your head. And if your outfit serves a specific purpose what is it?

I can't really think of anything in particular. I guess I'm just looking forward to being fit enough to have a wider range of styles and colors that I'm willing to be seen in.

I really should probably go to bed, but DS has a friend over and we're not used to noise in our house anymore. We have the 4 mile race in the morning. I'm a little nervous, not of the run, but because it's associated with work. My stomach is not feeling great, so hoping that goes away overnight. I played with some of the calculators to see how many calories you need to maintain, and I am going to have to track for a while I think. I'm glad I have decided to maintain starting September 4th (my b-day and our first 1/2 this fall) because I have started playing games in my head about maybe going or a little lower, or losing a few more, etc. I think if nothing else, I need a month or so to get used to living in this body. I still have a very distorted body image.

I still have about 12 pounds to go before I hit my goal weight, but I've wondered how I will move into maintenance. I think my plan will be to transition slowly by doing 3 maintenance days and 4 losing days each week. I may even begin this process when I still have a couple pounds to go. I'm just really afraid of losing control when the pressure of reaching a goal is gone. I haven't been at my goal weight since college. I don't even know what that looks like anymore - but I am anxious to find out.

Y'all have a great evening!

 

[pjlla]

Good morning friends! Just a quick fly-by for me.... we are leaving for our special family "Newcation" very shortly.

Sorry I haven't had time to chat much this week. Between vacation prep and two swim meets for DD, it has been crazy. Plus, of course, Murphy's Law came into full effect.... as soon as you are busy, things start going wrong. Broken toilets, blown circuits for no apparent reason, washing machine issues, busted garage door springs..... NUTS!

But we are packed and mostly loaded and ready to go!

I am happy to report that I am starting this vacation just 1.3 pounds up from my late June all-time low... so I am feeling good! Finally most of that stupid July 4th weight is gone! I can't believe it took all month! But it is GREAT motivation to eat better this week and not have to spend August losing this vacation's gain!!

I did find out that we will have wireless at the cottage (a new addition from previous years), so I will have the opportunity to hop on and say hi! I am not bringing my laptop, but the other three members of my household are...., so I can "borrow" as needed.

I might have a few more minutes this morning before it is time to go (I am up and dressed and ready to roll, but DD and DH are moving much slower), so I will try to play catch up with the QOTD if I can.

Have a super week!................P

 

[pjlla]

Time for the QOTD for tomorrow:

I'm in a fantasy mood, so we'll be daydreaming for this 1.If you could wear anything at all(DIS friendly of course what would it be? Describe your dream outfit in as much detail as possible. It doesn't need to fit you in real life, only in your head. And if your outfit serves a specific purpose what is it?

Well... a "younger" swimsuit would be nice. I like the skirted suit I buy from Land's End, but something a bit "sexier" would be nice. But short of a tummy tuck, this belly will NEVER be suitable to be seen in public again!

Pamela - I think it was you who was commenting that you would like to go to the Black Hills and Badlands...if you ever get the chance, DO IT! It was so beautiful. If you want to see my photos and you have a FB account, let me know...I have most of our photos uploaded to FB already.

Alright, time to have some breakfast! Haven't had my oatmeal in a while so I am actually looking forward to it.
Later -
Jen

Yup, it was me....I try to PM you later this week and we can exchange FB names.

Okay - Brain SPARK. Just decided I want to use Disney decor in my classroom this year. I have about a week to pull this together. No die cut machines. Wish I had a cricut and use the Mickey head... May beg paint sample Mickey Heads from Home Depot. Any wonderful ideas?

I've got some boxes from the Mickey's Surprise I had from the WDW florist last year, I could use those. Black, red, yellow. Thanks to 2 years of Deluxe dining, I have 8 Mickey Mugs, could use one or two for pencils. Black, red, yellow in the room.

Focusing on building vocabulary, so I am going to do a Magical Words wall, use a picture of the castle, and maybe Tink and wand to decorate that....

Gotta go dig through all the stuff I never throw away from trips. Gotta be something I could use.

Thought about a sign on the door that says "The Most Magical Place at SES". Could write their names on stars....

WOAH> Got really OT there. SORRY!!!

I have a Cricut and the Mickey font cartridge. I would be happy to cut some stuff for you!! Let me know what you want and I will do it when I get back from vacation.

Back from lunch with my friend. I had the Greek salad at Panera, only ate half and had one small thing of dressing on the side. I should be straightening my house, but I'm contemplating a nap. DS made it through security and is waiting on his first flight. We're having t-storms today, so I hope he doesn't get stuck somewhere or that Mike and I don't end up in traffic. The drive takes about 90 min so we'll leave when Mike gets home.

Eating wise, the next two weeks will be a challenge. I know we'll have stuff in the house that we don't normally have and I know we'll eat out more. I am just going to do the best I can, and enjoy this visit. We were going to fly DS back, but we might just eat the ticket and drive him. Mike and I could use a day or two out of town, and I'm a little sad that I never saw the apartment that DS lived in this summer. I know I'll see his new apartment later this fall, but I am wanting to do the Mom thing and help him move in. Hopefully he will cooperate.

What a differnence a year makes. I was pretty close to a basket case this time last year--before he went away to college. Here's what has changed in a year:
1. Went from SAHM to working girl.
2. Went from couch potato to a runner
3. Went from junk food eating caffeine a holic, terrible eater to full vegetarian, no soda, no artificial sweeteners, pretty healthy over all eater
4. Lost 36.8 pounds and went from hating to have my picture taken to really not minding too much.
5. Went from the biggest worrier on the planet, to just worry a little too much on occasion. And I must say not worrying so much is kind of nice. I credit this to the exercise and the no caffeine.
6. Made a bunch of really nice new friends along the way.

I'm a little weepy. I'm always like this before we see DS. I don't know why. I think I just realize how much I miss him and get excited about seeing him again.

Ok, enought reflection on my part. If I don't get back on today, have a great evening.

You have made AMAZING changes in just a year! I didn't realize you made such strides in so short a time! I'm amazed!

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Maria

My photos and the scrapbooks I create with them are by FAR my favorite souvenirs.

Well, I did 5.28 on the elliptical this morning and I'm getting ready to leave for work in a few. I'm glad I posted the list about all the positive changes over the past year, because last night blew chunks and I need to remind myself of good things! We drove through 3 major t-storms going to get Ds. His plane was late. Then he got off the plane and we didn't recognize him. He completely shaved his head (his hair is about an 1/8 of an inch long and grew a beard, and got a lot of amusement out of the fact that we didn't recognize him when he got off the plane. I hate surprises, and for some reason it just pushed me over the edge yesterday. I know it's his hair, and really I don't care, but I just feel like we are so extraneous, and unneccesary. And I guess we are. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. So the drive home was not fun. He told us he really doesn't want or need us to come for move-in and then he told us he left his car full of stuff parked at their apartment. Crammed full. We asked him over and over not to do this. If it gets broken into and all his stuff stolen I am not replacing stuff. This is going to be one life lesson I'm making him learn the hard way. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.

Then to top it off, I ate horribly--doritos and ice cream for dinner and a beer. Despite all that, I think I probably did not get enough calories yesterday. It's going to be a very long two weeks. The good news is tonight is $beer night at the stadium and I am really looking forward to it! Ok off to work. Have a good day!

It is just hard for us to see our kids change... whether it is just normal "growing up" or big physical changes that we don't expect, like a new haircut. And, of course, we want them to always want them to make the "right" decisions and the "smart" choices and when they don't we feel like we failed in our teaching. But it is just another life lesson for them... no matter how it turns out. And another lesson for us... we did our very best for our baby birds and now they need to fly on their own. Glad you were able to talk about and hopefully you are feeling better now. Have a $ for me!

Thank you everyone for a wonderful week! I've enjoyed being your coach, and I hope everyone had a good week, and we are all looking forward to a relaxing weekend!

I made a Pamela-inspired dessert tonight. I used a 1/2 c. dessert dish, and layered chocolate vitamuffin (cut in two, lengthwise), then sugar-free chocolate pudding, and repeated. I wish I would have had a strawberry layer, I'll try it that way this weekend. It's a mini trifle, and with a points value of 2, a bargain for WW!

Maria

Great minds think alike! I almost made myself a mini Vitamuffin trifle when we had DH's birthday cake... but I decided instead to splurge on the real thing. But I wrote the idea down in my food journal to keep handy for another day. Glad it worked out!

So for Friday's QOTD:What is your go-to stress reliever when you've had a bad day?

So here's hoping everybody has a great friday and good weigh-ins for the morning. And I'll see y'all tomorrow afternoon

Well... if it is "anger" stress, I usually clean. Frustration and anger make me a cleaning nut! But just normal stress... a cup of hot drink (my own latte/cocoa/coffee creation), snuggle up in bed with a book (and maybe full control of the remote for a change!), and I'm feeling better.

Rose- It's national Cheesecake Day! DD1 loves cheesecake! If you have a cheesecake factory near you you can get cheesecake for 1/2 price today. We have 3 different kinds in the fridge downstairs. Can't wait to eat it!

Wow.... am I glad I didn't see this until today! Glad National Cheesecake day has passed me by... that is by FAR one of my favorite foods on the planet. Guess I'll have to wait until next year!....

I will wake up tomorrow and be back on plan. Journaling, counting points, not eating more that the points that I have, running 3-4x/week, exercising for 25 min on non-run days, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water.

There I said it so now I know you all will hold me to it. I have slacked off big time this week. First week in awhile that I totally lost focus. I need to make it my last for awhile. I have come to far to let it all come back.

Thanks for listening. You all have been such a great support for me

Jen- I love the COW and have slacked off for a few weeks with reporting. I think I forget to write down my points and then I dont remember what I did each day. I dont think you need to change anything. I love both parts. The prizes are very motivating and are so nice for you to put that together. You do an amazing job. I know for me they help to keep me focused.

Let us know how it is going with the "plan"!

Well... I feel a bit "caught up" now! I didn't read every single thing, but I skimmed every page.

DD is ready to go... not sure about DH, but I think we will be out of here shortly!.............P

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

We have been assigned homework from mommyof2pirates. We have to keep on her about the journaling, and the exercise plan. If she goes off plan please feel free to invade her house. We will keep you on track, we promise

Thanks I do really need this to keep on track! You guys are so great. Even reading this today has reminded me to stay focused.

I really should probably go to bed, but DS has a friend over and we're not used to noise in our house anymore. We have the 4 mile race in the morning. I'm a little nervous, not of the run, but because it's associated with work. My stomach is not feeling great, so hoping that goes away overnight. I played with some of the calculators to see how many calories you need to maintain, and I am going to have to track for a while I think. I'm glad I have decided to maintain starting September 4th (my b-day and our first 1/2 this fall) because I have started playing games in my head about maybe going or a little lower, or losing a few more, etc. I think if nothing else, I need a month or so to get used to living in this body. I still have a very distorted body image.

Hope everyoned has a great evening. I think it's time to call it a night.

I hope your race goes great! Cant wait to hear about it.

QOTD- I think I would have to say wearing a bikini again.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the support! I know I wouldn't be doing as well without my BL friends. I may be gaining weight, but I feel better about myself, and right now, that is the most important thing. I am having a good day with mom. She met my friends from work last night and only commented on my bushy eyebrows this morning and how my friends have nice, thin ones. No comments about my weight. I am impressed with her! And, appreciative for sure!

I spent the morning cleaning and I actually feel like I accomplished something. My bedroom looks better and I threw a few things out! Well, recycled, but they are no longer lying around my bedroom floor! I also found a food journal that I barely touched so I will start using that again today. It looks perfect for my attempt at Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. I had planned to start today, but I need to go grocery shopping first, so I'll start tomorrow. Hoping, so hoping, it helps!

Lindsay-I see you just posted. Keep it up! I know that I need to come here and post more often. It really does help. Also, what is your exercise plan for today?

QOTD: I would love to prove everyone wrong and be able to fit into my sister's wedding dress. I have a way to go, but I really think I can do it!

Have a great day everyone!

Also, I apologize for not responding to everyone. Not that this is a great excuse, but I am having computer difficulties. I type a few sentences and then drop down menus appear, etc. It's been happening a lot lately. Usually I can ignore it, but today, I can barely make it through a sentence. Oh well.


CC

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Everyone!
I spent the morning cleaning and I actually feel like I accomplished something. My bedroom looks better and I threw a few things out! Well, recycled, but they are no longer lying around my bedroom floor! I also found a food journal that I barely touched so I will start using that again today. It looks perfect for my attempt at Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. I had planned to start today, but I need to go grocery shopping first, so I'll start tomorrow. Hoping, so hoping, it helps!

Lindsay-I see you just posted. Keep it up! I know that I need to come here and post more often. It really does help. Also, what is your exercise plan for today?

Hi CC, it must be a great day for cleaning because I have been doing the same. It is an accomplished feeling when you really go through things and get rid of unwanted stuff.

Good luck on starting your SBD! Grocery shopping always helps. I have to do the same thing today or possibly tomorrow a.m. The food journal is a great idea.

My exercise plan today is to run 5-6miles tonight. The longest I have done so far has been 5.1 so I would be happy to even make it to 5.5. The weather is great here today so I am looking forward to running once the sun goes down.

Thanks for the support. I hope you have a great day!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Not sure what I'd wear. Just glad to be fitting into size 8s again. Not expecting to go any lower size wise. Maybe a strapless top so I wouldn't have tan lines!

Gotta get cleaning for company in a bit. Took DD1 and DD2 to the playground this morning. DD2 fell off the monkey bars and landed on her back and head. We rushed home as she thought she was going to be sick. No concussion. She's been complaining about her tummy though she and DH are playing TS3 on the PS3 right now and she seems ok again. Scared the crap out of me though!

Present is all packaged for the baby shower. DD1 knitted a little piece of yarn for the baby that they can take to the hospital and then bring home for the dog to smell. I baked brownies for church in the morning. I'll make muffins either tonight or in the morning. We'll want to get to church early in the morning as I think it will be crowded welcoming the new minister.

OK, enough procrastinating! Time to clean!

 

[Connie96]

I don't really have much to say, but it just seems weird that no one has posted in over 7 hours.

I'm actually doing okay today. I did my yoga video and I haven't gone off on a crazy weekend binge, so... aside from my washing machine clogging up, it's been a fairly successful day. Yoga is new to me. Parts of it were kinda hard, but it felt pretty great.

I wasn't sure what I wanted for lunch today and I almost made myself a PB&J - which doesn't have to be a bad thing, but I opted for an Amy's meal instead because PB is SUCH a trigger food for me. I was kinda proud of myself for thinking clearly and making a sane choice.

But enough about me...
LINDSAY: Just checking on you since you asked us to crack the whip. Did you get that grocery shopping done today so you can start South Beach tomorrow? How about your running for today? I hope you're having a really great, "vow-keeping" kind of day.