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

[tiki23]

Greetings Everyone! Can you tell I'm excited to be here?

Working on my fitness and weight loss goals is long overdue but I'm here now - walking, working at the gym and eating better. My biggest challenge is getting my family on board to a healthier lifestyle; my teens would much rather eat pizza or burgers!

QOD: What's for dinner tonight?
Thai-inspired steak - marinated in lime juice, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a little vegetable oil - grilled and served over mixed greens with FF sesame-asian dressing, plain rice on the side. I'll eat 3-4 ounces of the meat, a spoonful or two of the rice and fill up on the mixed greens.

I'll be posting more and am excited to learn more about all of your challenges and triumphs, but right now I gotta get to work!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Good morning everybody.

I have a rare unrequested Monday off so this is bound to mess up the rest of my week If i forget what day it is I'll remember next week when my schedule is back to normal.

Still have to catch up with the QOTDs. As for today's I suspect its leftover spaghetti but we'll see.

DH will be home early. Power troubles at work so he took off early to get the oil changed in the car and then will be home. Also have the health Dept. coming to visit my dog Onslow. We had a small incident here Weds. b4 last so he was on Quarantine till Fri and they're coming today to see that he's fine. That'll be sometime this afternoon. So his walk will wait till after they come. But he's so tired right now i doubt he cares.

On another note, I have been thinking seriously about doing marathons as a walker. Over the past few days I really see no reason why i can't do it with some training. So if anybody has any ideas on that I'd love to hear them. I contacted a friend I know who runs locally and she said there are walker friendly events here, so she's going to get me some more info.

Hope everybody has a great day. Be back later.

 

[keenercam]

Taryn - Congratulations on your run!! Was the torch run for special olympics? Our state's summer games are this weekend and Every single law enforcement agency in the state will participate in the torch run this week. It is an incredible journey and when they run the torch on the university campus on opening day and when they light the cauldron at opening ceremonies, I always cry, thinking of the amazing law enforcement personnel and others who worked hard to bring the torch to the games.

Monday's QOTD: What's for dinner?
I am looking forward to leftovers from yesterday's barbecue -- a turkey burger with fat free cheese on a bialy with green beans and corn.

I am so glad this was the QOTD today. Like a lot of people here, evenings are harder for me than I should allow them to be. I am so good and controlled for breakfast and lunch and then dinners and all the grazing before dinner or snacks afterward undo all my hard work from the day. I am definitely working on this and it feels very under control right now.

ETA: I am really working on the COW this week. Getting to and from the ladies room at work is such a strenuous exercise, but I keep telling myself that the water is necessary and the "exercise" of getting to and from on crutches is beneficial. I have also been working out with my 12 pound free weights in bed, doing arm, back and shoulder exercises (all of which helps on the crutches!)

COW part 2 -- The new exercise I have added is using a resistance band and making up all sorts of stretching and strengthening exercises that I can do in bed or sitting on the side of the bed. I am going to check sparkpeople for some resistance band exercises, too, to expand my repertoire.

 

[tigger813]

Yeah!!! My buddy, Redwalker is back! Missed you, dear friend! Wish we could walk this week but there's too much going on!!!!!

Home from work earlier than expected as my 2nd client canceled! But, I already have 3 people scheduled for next week which will also be a crazy week with school ending! I have 1 more so far for this week and only working 2 more days this week. Going to do a few more miles this afternoon and then some more tonight!

Time to have lunch with DH!

 

[pjlla]

I'm back, and I'm beat. I ended up running 7.5 miles, which is 2.5 more than I've ever done in a day. Most of it was under my usual time, I had my first under 10 minute mile EVER! (No gas problems, either. ) I did walk a couple of really steep hills, but it was great! I am on an endorphin high! I burned 1000 calories on this run, probably due to intensity and starting and stopping (I did 4 legs of the 17 miles). My hamstrings are on fire right now, though!

We all went to the cofee shop for lunch, and I worked too hard to get a frozen mocha like I wanted. Did well w/ half a turkey sandwich with a slice of swiss, no l/t/m or chips!

Off to take a quick shower before heading to workday. Hope to finish up my records, and do a few little things!

I'll check back in tonight! Have a great day all!
Taryn

It sounds like you did GREAT! Glad you enjoyed it..... take care of those hamstrings!!


Happy Monday all!

I'm working today, so not a lot of time to chat.

Monday's QOTD: What's for dinner?

Wish this question was asked on a day when there was something more exciting or exotic on the menu! Tonight is taco night. That means regular tacos for the family and a taco salad for me. I made up 2 pounds of lean ground beef, drained and rinsed, plus I added a full can of fat-free refried beans to the beef. Then I put on the taco seasoning. It is in the fridge, ready to be warmed up tonight. But not sure exactly when it will get eaten.

I will leave directly from school to pick up DD and drive her straight to the Y for 4 pm practice. Then DS and I will shoot home. He and I will probably eat then. Then back to the Y for me to pick up DD at 6:15 pm and take her to Rainbow Girls. I will do about a 4.5 mi walk/run (walking up, running down the mountain road behind the Masonic Temple) while she is in Rainbow.... then home, hopefully by 8:15 pm or so. DD will eat then. Not sure when DH will be home during all of this, but it will all be ready for him to make his tacos whenever he wants. I will try to eat my taco salad as close to 4:30 as I can, so it can digest before my run.

TTYL........................P

 

[tigger813]

Greetings Everyone! Can you tell I'm excited to be here?

Working on my fitness and weight loss goals is long overdue but I'm here now - walking, working at the gym and eating better. My biggest challenge is getting my family on board to a healthier lifestyle; my teens would much rather eat pizza or burgers!

QOD: What's for dinner tonight?
Thai-inspired steak - marinated in lime juice, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a little vegetable oil - grilled and served over mixed greens with FF sesame-asian dressing, plain rice on the side. I'll eat 3-4 ounces of the meat, a spoonful or two of the rice and fill up on the mixed greens.

I'll be posting more and am excited to learn more about all of your challenges and triumphs, but right now I gotta get to work!

Ooooohhhh that sounds so yummy! DH and I just stole your recipe for our steak for tonight! We have a ton of rice wine vinegar and now we have something to use it for! Thanks for sharing!

Welcome to the challenge! You are in good hands and among some great friends! This is my 3rd challenge! I can't go a day without reading this thread or posting on it! It keeps me on my toes and I feel obligated to stick to my plan by being here!

Thanks again for the recipe! We usually just grill it regular and put steak sauce on it or marinate it in teriyaki sauce! I love something new!

 

[NCRedding]

Busy with DD's graduation activities, so a little behind in posting.

QOTD: What keeps me coming back to WDW. I let go of all my stresses and am unconcerned with how I look...I can wear character shirts, dance a little bit, be as silly as I want.

QOTD: What's for dinner: Trying a new recipe with boneless skinless thighs, or at least that is the plan. I haven't felt quite right today, so I may end up making soup for me and letting DH fend for himself.

Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[maiziezoe]

Afternoon all!

I did a 5k earlier today. When I finished, a voice come on my iPod and said something like, "Hey, this is Lance Armstrong! Great workout, you beat your personal best!" It was awesome!

Today I got the book The Healthy Guide to Walt Disney World... How to eat right, stay fit and be healthy in Disney. I am looking forward to reading it.

I have a kind of personal question for the women on this thread... I'm wondering if any of you have had a hysterectomy and if you gained weight during the recovery period. There is a possibility I will have to have one in the near future.


Monday's QOTD: What's for dinner?

I'm going to cook yellow squash, zucchini, artichokes, garlic and grape tomatoes with a squirt of sunflower oil spray... when it's all soft and yummy, I will mix it with angel hair pasta... my little kids LOVE it.

 

[Littleprincess2010]

Been so busy, but just finished my 30 challenge with EA Sports Active. It was great and I'm starting a new set on Tuesday. For those of you who have kids and cannot find the time to get to a gym or want to change up your exercise routine this is an awesome program!! It was working muscles I didnt even know exsisted (like the ones in my thighs )

Anywho, onto the QOTD:

I have no idea what I am cooking for dinner tonight. I really need to get planning on the meals for 2 reasons; 1) So I don't order out and 2) So I dont spend money on Ordering out that I could be spending in DL

After reading everyone's dinner plans though, Im feeling a tad bit hungry. Going for lunch, but I'll post back when I figure out what's for dinner

 

[N&B'smom]

QOTD - I keep going back to Disney because I love how I feel when I am there. I love sharing it with my children and creating memories that will last forever!!

QOTD (today) We're having roast turkey and brown rice, some sort of veggie too!!

Didn't do so great this weekend but am back on track!! It's a daily struggle for me!!

 

[Greenfield1984]

QOTD: probably salmon and corn on the cob. rice for DD and DH.

I'm having one of those crappy days. Where I just wake up feeling blah, and can't snap out of it. I even went for a walk along the river at lunchtime hoping to get my head on straight, but it didn't work. Going to the dog park with DH and DD after work and hoping they can get me out of my funkalicious mood.

 

[tigger813]

Tiki23- Steak was awesome that way! SO Tender!!! Once again thanks for sharing! Grilled some Vidalia onion with the steak and had some microwave Green Giant Herb Roasted Potatoes.

DD1 and I went on a 2 mile walk when she got home and we have to leave for dancing in a few minutes. I'm planning on a few more miles tonight and lots more water! I'm at about 44 ounces right now. Going to buy some more Crystal Light lemonade at the store after dropping DD1 and her friend off.

Enjoy your night. I'll probably check back in again later!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I'm back, and I'm beat. I ended up running 7.5 miles, which is 2.5 more than I've ever done in a day. Most of it was under my usual time, I had my first under 10 minute mile EVER! (No gas problems, either. ) I did walk a couple of really steep hills, but it was great! I am on an endorphin high! I burned 1000 calories on this run, probably due to intensity and starting and stopping (I did 4 legs of the 17 miles). My hamstrings are on fire right now, though!

We all went to the cofee shop for lunch, and I worked too hard to get a frozen mocha like I wanted. Did well w/ half a turkey sandwich with a slice of swiss, no l/t/m or chips!

Off to take a quick shower before heading to workday. Hope to finish up my records, and do a few little things!

I'll check back in tonight! Have a great day all!
Taryn

Great job Taryn! Im glad you didnt have to worry about any gas issues! Its so much easier to say no to the high calories stuff after a workout. Good for you.

 

[brinalyn530]

I don’t log onto the internet on the weekends because I find it sucks up too much of my time, but I may have to reconsider my rule since you guys posted 10+ pages this weekend! Here is my attempt to catch up – sorry if I missed anyone, I tried to comment as I came across stuff but I had to skim a little since I am supposed to be working ! Also, you'll notice, I haven't gotten the multi-quote thing down yet either.

SarahMay – WOW! (and good luck at your new job)

Greenfield1984 – I have that problem a little too. For example, yesterday we went to a minor league baseball game because my son’s chorus was singing the national anthem. My son forgot the prepaid tickets at school so I had to pay for us (again) to get into the game , then there was a rain delay , and to top it off some grown man knocked my son down to catch a foul ball . My son was within inches of catching the ball and some 50 year old idiot decides it’s OK to basically steal the ball from a kid and knock him to the ground in the process. I said my peace to the guy, he argued, I was done with it. Then he keeps talking to everyone in his group about it – so I went and got security just to shut him up. My son was so upset he gave himself a migraine, I kept telling him that we can’t change other people and to just acknowledge that the guy’s a jerk and then let it go because there’s nothing we can do about it. He seemed to be better this morning since he didn’t mention the game or the incident at all, but… all night last night and even this morning I kept going over the incident in my head, wishing I had said or done things differently. Wishing I had had the camera out so I could’ve recorded it so the guy could see how pathetic he was, or done more to make the guy at least apologize and at best give the ball to my son because he deserved it. I wish I could take my own advice and just let stuff go instead of dwelling on it. Fortunately, things like this don’t happen to us too often so it’s not a major cause of my weight issue, but it is something that’s obviously bad for my health – mental and physical - so I need to put a conscious effort into controlling it.

The good part about yesterday was that I got the week’s shopping done, as soon as I got home I washed and prepared the fruits and veggies, packed today’s lunches, got everything ready for breakfast this morning and for dinner this evening, fixed the garage door remote, and got to bed before 10 pm! I closed my door at work on Friday so I could be all caught up for today, which I am! Friday and Saturday I cleaned the house, made my master plan for cleaning so I don’t get behind again, made my meal plan for this week, entered everything on a small calendar that I can keep on the counter without feeling cluttered, and started a master to do list. I had a very productive weekend!

Saturday's QOTD: What can/do you do to reduce stress?
I’m usually pretty organized (or at least I appear that way to others ), but I’ve been seriously slacking since our vacation for one reason after another, it just got to the point that I was letting everything slide. Last week I had my epiphany so to speak, with Taryn’s and everyone else’s help, so this weekend was all about spring cleaning and making plans. I got up on time this morning, finished up the laundry, got in my workout, and even got DS to school a few minutes early for his big field trip. I’ve gotten so much done since Friday and I’m still very motivated so being organized and having a plan to follow is definitely already helping my stress level! Now if I could let that stinking baseball incident go, I’d be like, zen !

Connie96 – Congrats on placing and beating your goal time – awesome!

Sunday’s QOTD : What is it about WDW or DL that pulls you back?
I’d have to say the service. I’ve never experienced the kind of customer service we’ve received at Disney. Every cast member I’ve encountered has been willing to go out of their way to help you, answer a question, or even just acknowledge your presence. It’s also a practically stress-free vacation, at least while you’re on property – no driving, cooking, or cleaning (for me), no worrying about “what are we going to do today” (because we have ADRs and park plans), and there’s always something new to do. And I am right there with you, Kathy, on the whole single mom thing – I hardly worried at all while planning our mom and son WDW trip last month, but when we go to the beach or pretty much anywhere else, I’m a paranoid wreck! However, I must admit, even with all of that I still prefer cruising – DCL of course !

I am seriously in awe of all you runners. Congrats to everyone who competed this weekend.

my3princes – best wishes to your family, we’ll keep you and your son in our prayers…

Connie96 – “It's amazing the correlation between a cleaner house and a clearer head.” Wow – it’s like you’re inside my (now clearer) head !

Lovedvc – Another WOW!

Taryn – I’m glad you’re getting excited about your trip, you’ll be on your way before you know it! And way to go on your torch run!

Monday's QOTD: What's for dinner?
I already had this one planned from my super productive weekend ! We are having sauteed chicken breast with spaghetti (I’ll just have the chicken and the Whole Foods Organic Spaghetti sauce – no noodles for me). A big salad with romaine and the ruffle-y-edge green lettuce (can anyone help me with the name of that so I don't sound like a four yo when I talk about it ? ), tomatoes, red onions and a vinaigrette dressing on the side. DS will probably not have the salad (because I refuse to buy the Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing until the bottle of ranch currently in our fridge is finished – long story) so he’ll have peas or corn for his veggie. I have sliced strawberries in the fridge all ready for my dessert. Now, if I can stay away from the Chewy Chips Ahoy in the pantry, my day will be a rousing success!

I'm getting ready to go home now, hopefully you guys won't be quite so busy before I get back here tomorrow morning!

Have a happy and healthy evening everyone!

Bree

 

[my3princes]

I have been super duper busy today. I've made lists to keep myself on track the next few weeks so now I'm picking things off the list. I had my sandwich thin with peanut butter and fluff for breakfast and grabbed a dry blueberry bagel for lunch. I have no idea what we will have for dinner as I was supposed to work tonight, but my boss asked me to switch to tomorrow night. I guess I should figure out what we will be eating

 

[Leleluvsdis]

Greetings Everyone! Can you tell I'm excited to be here?

Working on my fitness and weight loss goals is long overdue but I'm here now - walking, working at the gym and eating better. My biggest challenge is getting my family on board to a healthier lifestyle; my teens would much rather eat pizza or burgers!

QOD: What's for dinner tonight?
Thai-inspired steak - marinated in lime juice, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a little vegetable oil - grilled and served over mixed greens with FF sesame-asian dressing, plain rice on the side. I'll eat 3-4 ounces of the meat, a spoonful or two of the rice and fill up on the mixed greens.

I'll be posting more and am excited to learn more about all of your challenges and triumphs, but right now I gotta get to work!

That dinner sounds absolutly delicious... I will definetly be trying this recipe out!!!

 

[N&B'smom]

Thank you guys! All you exercisers inspired me and I finally got my lazy butt up and on the treadmill. I used some weights and such too afterwards. Feeling GREAT right now. So, thank you for getting me moving! I just have to remind myself tomorrow how great I will feel AFTER I do some running!

 

[cativa]

Horrible weekend food-wise. We are in the middle of renovating a house and I tend to use that as an excuse to do the pizza/take-out thing. I'm too tired/busy/sore to cook...blah blah blah. This morning I woke up feeling blech - you know that feeling when you feel undernourished? Like your whole body is screaming for a salad? Yep - I NEED TO LISTEN. I was very fortunate to have a half a pound loss last week!

This week I have a better plan I took Tuesday off of work (to meet with contractors) and while I'm there I'm going to make a big vat of vegetarian chili. We can eat off of that Tuesday through Thursday so I have no excuse to say "I'm too tired to cook" since "cooking" will involve heating up leftovers in the micro! I think I'm going to try this approach on weekends to make our weeknights easier.

This leads into QOTD Monday: For dinner tonight we are having grilled chicken breasts, stuffing from a box and green beans. Not great food (hello sodium!) but better than take out and its FAST.

QOTD Sunday: When someone asks me why I love DL so much, I remember a photo we have of my StepDaughter when she wasn't quite 4. She's wearing her Aurora gown and standing next to Ariel. Ariel is smiling for the camera but SD is gazing up at Ariel...her eyes are filled with awe and love We bought Annual Passes that day! Where else can you cavort with mermaids, pirates, and fairy godmothers? Where else can you hear hundreds of people gasp and yell "LOOK!" as Tinkerbell flies over a castle? Where else is life as simple and lovely as Main Street USA and a barbershop quartet? Where else do you hear about love conquering evil as a dominant theme? Its so much more than rollercoasters. Its so much more than characters. Its wholesome, its absorbing, and its MAGIC.

 

[flipflopmom]

mommy of 2 pirates:
Well, we have a really, really small PD, and most of them are either working, on call, or worked last night. Some just aren't runners, so they ask some of the runner teachers to join them, since we have interest in kids/ people with special needs.

lisalisalisa - What a sweet story about your DH! Hope your little one feels better soon!

Not very exciting, but hopefully it'll help make up for all my mistakes during the weekend.

Food is fuel. It doesn't have to be exciting all the time to be good fuel!

QOTD--leftovers--hummus, some veggie pasta, and maybe a garden burger.

How do the garden burgers taste? That would be healthier alternative, my DH loves his red meat, so I am not sure I could convert him, but DD2 and I might would eat them.

I have protein shakes in the house that helped me lose weight in the passed. So tonight that will be my dinner at least for the next 4 nights.

Glad you woke up in a good mood today on a Monday morning!!!! You inspired me. Since I had an unplanned turkey sandwich with my running friends for lunch, I really didn't want another one. Don't want to cook, either, but I know I need some protein for recovery. So tonight's dinner ended up being a protein shake. It was good, and made passing up my CocoMochaNut iced coffee early a little less painful!

Feels good to be back with all of you. I have been in contact with some dog breeders, I am on a wait list for one, and waiting for news on a dogs hips from another. Feeling good about our potential new family member for the fall/winter. Makes me feel better we have some prospects. Although, it doesn't mean I haven't stop shedding tears over my old friend, but the thought of a new one gives me hope.

I am still setting my goal at 125 for the end of the summer. There is no reason why I can't attain that. The only thing in my way of reaching goal weight would be Me... I am also thinking about doing my 2nd half-marathon in Oct. I think it would be fun, and good to have a goal like that out there.

So glad you are back! It's good to hear that you are considering adding on to your family! You have an awesome goal!! And it sounds like you are on your way!

Another person who wishes they had done a little better in the eating department over the week-end but the scale doesn't show too much damage. Hopefully I will have lots of time to walk around the courthouse today and get in some extra steps. I have my exercise clothes in the car. Maybe I can run around Lake Coeur d'Alene at lunch if the weather lets up a bit.

Ugh. Jury duty. Glad the scale was kind - you've been on such a roll!!

I am still amazed at all the support here. You guys are great!!

I got on the scale to see how much damage I did!! I am the same as friday, I am so happy!! I guess the walking helped!!

So glad the shower food didn't do you in! And you are right about the support here. I foresee me being a part of the challenges as long as they have them, b/c once I get to goal, whatever that may be, I will need support to maintain!

Well... tonight's dinner probubly won't be so good if I had to guess. Today is DH and I's 2 year anniversary so we are going out to dinner for it. So I'm sure it won't be great, but I'm thinking a salad, somekind of chicken dish and a sweet potato sounds really good, a probubly a fruity beverage of choice lol

Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your dinner, and know that you will have 3 full days to work it off before Friday's weigh in! How convenient for it to fall at the beginning of the week!

I wish I could get in a groove with dinner. The daycare DD goes to provides a late meal right before 5:00, so she is never hungry in the evening. She usually has a snack around 7:00, but not a real dinner.

Sounds like dinner really is a challenge. For me, I think if I didn't have anyone else to cook/prepare/plan for, I would end up a lot lighter!

Greetings Everyone! Can you tell I'm excited to be here?

qOD: What's for dinner tonight?
Thai-inspired steak - marinated in lime juice, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a little vegetable oil - grilled and served over mixed greens with FF sesame-asian dressing, plain rice on the side. I'll eat 3-4 ounces of the meat, a spoonful or two of the rice and fill up on the mixed greens.

Welcome! We're excited to have you!! And your dinner sounds sooo yummy!

Also have the health Dept. coming to visit my dog Onslow. We had a small incident here Weds. b4 last so he was on Quarantine till Fri and they're coming today to see that he's fine. That'll be sometime this afternoon. So his walk will wait till after they come. But he's so tired right now i doubt he cares.

On another note, I have been thinking seriously about doing marathons as a walker. Over the past few days I really see no reason why i can't do it with some training. So if anybody has any ideas on that I'd love to hear them. I contacted a friend I know who runs locally and she said there are walker friendly events here, so she's going to get me some more info.

I know there are half training plans, (Hal Higdon comes to mind), and I don't see why you couldn't follow one of those walking instead of running. I would try to find out what the normal walking pace is for marathons, and aim for that speed, using the plan to increase your mileage!

Taryn - Congratulations on your run!! Was the torch run for special olympics? Our state's summer games are this weekend and Every single law enforcement agency in the state will participate in the torch run this week.

Yes, it was for Special Olympics. The reason I ran is listed above, but seeing the law enforcement from the adjoining county waiting for us, as we all crossed the county line, was an emotional moment for me.

It sounds like you did GREAT! Glad you enjoyed it..... take care of those hamstrings!!
Wish this question was asked on a day when there was something more exciting or exotic on the menu! Tonight is taco night. That means regular tacos for the family and a taco salad for me. I made up 2 pounds of lean ground beef, drained and rinsed, plus I added a full can of fat-free refried beans to the beef. Then I put on the taco seasoning. It is in the fridge, ready to be warmed up tonight. But not sure exactly when it will get eaten.

That actually sounds like a great make ahead dinner on some of our busy nights! So even though it wasn't exotic, it works! I am trying. I just can't get them to loosen up, my left one especially. I think I'll try to do some yoga in the am. That's my new workout, and I think it is helping them!

I haven't felt quite right today, so I may end up making soup for me and letting DH fend for himself.

Hope you are feeling better now!

I did a 5k earlier today. When I finished, a voice come on my iPod and said something like, "Hey, this is Lance Armstrong! Great workout, you beat your personal best!" It was awesome!

Today I got the book The Healthy Guide to Walt Disney World... How to eat right, stay fit and be healthy in Disney. I am looking forward to reading it.

Congrats on the PR!!!!!!!! That book sounds really interesting! AND - your dinner sounds yummy!

I'm having one of those crappy days. Where I just wake up feeling blah, and can't snap out of it. I even went for a walk along the river at lunchtime hoping to get my head on straight, but it didn't work. Going to the dog park with DH and DD after work and hoping they can get me out of my funkalicious mood.

Hoping you can shake the blahs soon!

The good part about yesterday was that I got the week’s shopping done, as soon as I got home I washed and prepared the fruits and veggies, packed today’s lunches, got everything ready for breakfast this morning and for dinner this evening, fixed the garage door remote, and got to bed before 10 pm!

Bree - first off - don't worry about your no internet rule. You got an amazing amount accomplished this weekend, and if you are like me, you would have spent too much time on here! You should be very proud of yourself, and I can tell you feel better! And the baseball incident - . Your poor DS. Congrats on getting yourself in a better mental place!

Thank you guys! All you exercisers inspired me and I finally got my lazy butt up and on the treadmill. I used some weights and such too afterwards. Feeling GREAT right now. So, thank you for getting me moving! I just have to remind myself tomorrow how great I will feel AFTER I do some running!

So glad you are feeling better! Exercise is wonderful for that, but getting started is the main problem!

 

[flipflopmom]

I am glad to say that I got my to-do list for work done this afternoon. Well, today's anyway. Had a big project that involved a lot of moving, bending and squatting, (cleaning out a 100 gallon fish tank and all of it's peripheral pumps, filters, chillers, and the like that we use to raise brown trout) and I think it might have helped to work out some of the soreness. I still want to take a bath with the soaking salts DH got me for Mother's Day, but DD will want to get in, and I'm not sure if they would be good for her.

On another exciting note for those with me from the last challenge - Remember my missing ipod touch? Well, it's still missing, but a guy DH works with has an almost new one that he wants to sell since he got a blackberry, and sold it to DH for a GREAT price! I will have my ipod back for running, DH can have his for walking, and all just in time to load all my stuff on for WDW!!!

I am trying to get up the energy to do something productive for my house, too. DH and DDs cleaned some while I was in class Saturday, but I need to do bunches more! Think I'll do the bathrooms, kitchen counters and appliances and dust - that should be enough to make me feel productive!