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

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

I think I may have lost 5 bounds lol XD

 

[Octoberbride03]

Been busy and missing questions So I'm going to get to the ones I missed the past few days now. Thank goodness for the QOTD thread

6/8 Tuesday QOTD: How have your IRL friends and family impacted your weight loss goals either negatively or positively?

Most of my family lives in DE while i live in VA. Its hard to say how they impact me. My husband is great. He doesn't exercise with me, but really loves how well I'm doing with it and willingly leaves the room when its time for a workout if he's in the living area. I prefer to look bad alone while I exercise

I think my parents perception of my weight and maybe theirs as well is all off. When they came up on their way home from FL in April I told them my 40lb goal. My mother told me I didn't need to lose that much and I'd look sick
Reality is I could probably stand to lose more than that. But we'll do the 40 and then go from there. But mom is A LOT over weight. I mean A LOT if i got her records and found out she weighed 400lbs I wouldn't blink an eye. And yet except for her knees she's a healthy woman, no high cholesterol, no HBP, none of the effects they say comes from obesity except the 2 replaced knees. And she knows she needs to lose weight but I know she has no concept of just how much she weighs. So she sees me and sees a thin person I guess.

Now dad doesn't weigh nearly as much as mom, but he's got diabetis or used to but hasn't had a high sugar count in ages But he loves to feed ppl. When we were up for the weekend a couple of weeks ago they had spaghetti waiting for us from 1 of my favorite restaurants. He brought my plate to the table and I swear it was like 6 servings. I know now that i should have gotten up and dumped some of it back into the casserole dish, but it had been such a bad week( serious breakdown week) that i just left the whole thing on the plate and ate till I was full which probably was 3-4 servings. Bad girl i know. And then of course they sent a bucket home.

And my sister doesn't mention it at all. Not a "you look great" not "how are you losing weight" nothing i have determined that though we may be related she's now just a FB friend. OK.

Now that the novel is done, I still love my family. its just easier to lose weight since they live 4hrs away.

If you made it through that then i salute you


6/9 Wednesday QOTD: What eating/nutrition plan are you following to help you with your lifestyle and weight loss goals?


I'm really not following any specific plan, though i maybe should I suppose what i could really use is a concrete way to measure servings and stuff. I'm not bad with breakfast or anything but when it comes to dinner I'm not sure just how many calories I'm eating though we don't cook a lot of high fat stuff. A calorie scale or something like that


6/10 Thursday QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!

Disney World, Disney Magic, DH, Onslow, Rally, watching Onlsow(Lhasa Apso) beg for food, Onslow trying to chase squirells, Rally(cockatiel) fighting with his bells, walking with Onlsow, working out, Rehoboth Beach, seeing my family, Riding rides with my best friend's daughter, long car trips, Konk Coolers, chocolate


Ok, now I'm caught up with the QOTDs

 

[donac]

Helloooooooo Losers!

Jen A ~ you are on my mind and in my thoughts. BIG HUGE HUGS to you.

Just got back from my daily 5k. Love it.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday... my blood pressure is back up (200/105). One would think, after losing almost 50 pounds, that my blood pressure would be down. So, now I have to go back on my meds. Disappointed... but it's better than the alternative. I need to have surgery but they won't even consider doing it until my blood pressure is normal. AND... I can't go to the city tomorrow for the big Blackhawks parade because I have to go in for blood tests. That makes me really mad... which brings up my blood pressure... derrr. Don't the doctors know... Blackhawks first, health second? (I AM ONLY KIDDING.... sorta)..

I had the same problem. I lost 30 pounds and I was still on medication. Good luck.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thursday's QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!

Good thing I'm a fast typist...3 minutes, huh?

My family, science fiction -- books, movies, tv shows, murder mysteries, Harlequin books, warm days and lazy nights, being on vacation, my kitty, my backyard, having all the laundry done and nothing in the hampers, planning vacations, running Disney races, completing a project I've worked hard on, that look in dh's eyes, making my Daddy proud, when my ds makes me proud, cruising, that "lift" on the Mummy ride and the Simpsons ride at Universal Orlando, having time to be on the DIS, listening to the DIS podcast, putting away the winter clothes, season premieres and finales of my favorite shows, that peaceful feeling at the end of the day when all is right in the world and all I need to do is settle into a good night's sleep.

Now I'm going to go back and read what everyone else wrote. Great QOTD!

Sending a to JenAnderson. Work politics are insidious and terrible things. You just have to believe that something better is definitely going to come your way. Things happen for a reason, and now you will be free to find the experience that is perfect for you!

Congrats to our new Mommy to Be! What a great reason to leave the Challenge! I almost wish I had that excuse -- almost! This baby factory has permanently shut down. Maybe I shouldn't type that, with my luck divine providence will send me a surprise

Oh! And Cow Part 2 -- Last night I opened a new yoga dvd, Yogaworks "Slim". It wasn't bad. I could do most of the poses, but not at the speed of the instructor! Still, it was good to have a different experience, and I'm sure I'll use the dvd again.

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

My family, science fiction -- books, movies, tv shows, murder mysteries, Harlequin books, warm days and lazy nights, being on vacation, my kitty, my backyard, having all the laundry done and nothing in the hampers, planning vacations, running Disney races, completing a project I've worked hard on, that look in dh's eyes, making my Daddy proud, when my ds makes me proud, cruising, that "lift" on the Mummy ride and the Simpsons ride at Universal Orlando, having time to be on the DIS, listening to the DIS podcast, putting away the winter clothes, season premieres and finales of my favorite shows, that peaceful feeling at the end of the day when all is right in the world and all I need to do is settle into a good night's sleep.

I love this one! It never lasts very long, but it's such a good feeling.

Having a good day, but not doing great with the food. I want to eat everything in sight. I'm making a spinach and red pepper omelet for dinner along with a side of cantelope. At the grocery I just wanted to buy everything salty and spicy that I saw. I gave in and bought a 150 calorie snack bag of Doritos. That seemed to do the trick. I will be happy if I have a maintain tomorrow.

I'm enjoying everyone's lists!

 

[keenercam]

I, too, am very hungry today. I am practically fantasizing about what to have for dinner. LOL! Rose, spinach sounds great! Thanks for the idea.

 

[Connie96]

I'm making a spinach and red pepper omelet for dinner along with a side of cantelope.

I've had veggie omelets for dinner a couple of times over the past week or so. Spinach, onion and tomato is what I had on hand and it turn out great. Which is kind of a miracle because I almost always overcook an omelet.

Ever since I went to the farmer's market this morning, I've been trying to decide what to do with my veggies... I think I'm gonna try this tonight: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/summer_squash_white_bean_saut.html Thru some strange turn of fate, I think I actually have all the necessary ingredients and don't have to make any stops on the way home!

 

[tigger813]

Having a hard time focusing on the right foods today! I just had frozen pizza for supper. I am really craving bad stuff right now and a DRINK! I'm trying to keep my eating in check. Not sure if I'll have time for another workout today as I really need to thoroughly clean the kitchen. Just finished the living room and dining room except for the vacuuming. Watching HP and the HBP! All the stuff about WWoHP has made me want to watch HP again! On the bright side, I am drinking my water, well Crystal Light though my next drink will be water. I'm drinking raspberry green tea! Not too sweet!

I will be going on my walk in the morning with my neighbor but not sure if I'll have time for my 2nd workout before I have to go to a meeting at DD2s preschool. I'm going to try and squeeze it in! No clients scheduled tomorrow so I will run over to work to get my paycheck and get the waxing done I didn't have time for today. DD1 is going to BFFs afterschool and over night so I will be home for the rest of the day once DD2 gets home. Gotta think of what to have for supper tomorrow.

HP is almost over so I need to move onto the kitchen and also switch over the laundry so I can get it all done tonight and folded!

 

[mikamah]

Todays qotd- My son when he is happy, smiling, and laughing. Him when he says things like he said this morning, " I'm so happy I was born as me!", feeling like I'm a good mom, watching silly movies, the feeling of accomplishment after a run, sitting on the beach, walking the beach, watching a chick flick alone with a big cup of tea, looking at scrapbooks and pictures and thinking of fun memories, planning vacations, camping once the camp is set up, days off, disney world, visiting with family, holidays, a clean house, a free weekend, free time to dis, watching michael play with his cousins, the smell of his hair after a shower, the peaceful look on his face when he falls asleep.

Perfect question for today, Taryn. Thank you for coaching this week!! You did an awesome job, and i enjoyed all your questions.

JenAnderson-So sorry about the job, and the stress you are going through. I too am of the thought that everything happens for a reason, and I hope that things will all work out for the best for you. You sound like an amazing teacher. Michael's teacher this year has been great, and had a slide show of pictures at open house last week and it was so nice to see those moments during the school days. Hang in there and don't be too hard on yourself, take it one day at a time.

Rose- hugs to you too and your son. I hope he's doing ok, and I can only imagine how hard it is to let them go and grow into adulthood. They are such a huge part of our lives, pretty much our lives revolve around them, and then they grow up and somehow we need to let them figure out things on their own, and be there for support and encouragement. It sounds like you are a wonderful mom, and doing a great job. Hang in there.

Jennz and Lisa- thanks for the hugs. I'm better today. Though I did have a two big bowls of ice cream last night, and am over my flex points, but today I'm back on track.

It's so nice to read all the things that make us all happy. We truly do have so much to be grateful for.

Congrats to Maria and Cam on winning the cow. YOu'll have to post and let us know the amazing prizes you won!! And a big congrats to all who did the cow this week. I know it really helped me to get those vegies and water in.
I did try some new exercise last night on comcast exercise tv. I tried the dance howdown showdown, but it was a couples dance, so I did a core strength video, and a leg and butt video, 10 minutes each. I haven't exercised yet today, so I'm going to do some wii fit. I just asked michael if he'd do some on demand dance with me, and he declined. Humpf.

Welcome to CClovesdisney as coach this week and thank you!!!!

 

[pjlla]

I've had veggie omelets for dinner a couple of times over the past week or so. Spinach, onion and tomato is what I had on hand and it turn out great. Which is kind of a miracle because I almost always overcook an omelet.

Ever since I went to the farmer's market this morning, I've been trying to decide what to do with my veggies... I think I'm gonna try this tonight: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/summer_squash_white_bean_saut.html Thru some strange turn of fate, I think I actually have all the necessary ingredients and don't have to make any stops on the way home!

That sounds delicious! Let me know how it turned out please!

DD decided she had too much homework tonight, so she skipped swim... which meant no boot camp for me. I was pretty disappointed, but she made the mature decision about the homework, so I certainly didn't tell her I was disappointed. Maybe I'll make it tomorrow.

I did do a 30 minute round of circuit training here at home... mostly arms and abs. I already did a walk with sprint intervals this morning, so I feel okay about my exercise today.

Since I ended up with some "bonus time" at home tonight, I thought I might spend some of it at my scrapbooking table, but I'm feeling tired and lazy, so maybe not.

Anyone ever made instant pudding with almond milk? I know you can't make pudding with rice milk... it doesn't "pud". But not sure about the almond milk. Anyhow, I was craving a treat and only have a few points left, so I made myself some sf/ff instant chocolate pudding with almond milk tonight. I'll let you know if it worked! If it didn't work, I guess I'm having a chocolate shake tonight!!

Thursday's QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!

Time together as a family.... especially when that time is spent at Disney!, our summer vacation with my family, our July 4th traditions with DH's family, SUMMER, my special time away with each child every year, my kitty, a clean house, uninterrupted scrapbooking time, anything pink, movie food (popcorn, Twizzlers, and M&Ms), a clean house (yup, worth mentioning twice), the sound of spring peepers, the feeling at the END of a good run (or any good workout), summer vacation, weekends at home with no plans, watching DD swim (and loving it), cheering on DS's robotics team as they take home the trophy.

Okay.... that's more than ten!

Thanks for the GREAT question. It is SO NICE to focus on the positive things in life for a while. It is too easy to get caught up in what is difficult or stressful or aggravating.

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

 

[Leleluvsdis]

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Thursday's QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!

DISNEY WORLD, Bella (my springer spaniel), my hubby, flip flops, anything PINK, sunshine, sand between my toes, being at the lake, being in my kitchen, working in the garden, scrapbooking, sewing, dising (of course), shopping, having my niece and nephew, making others smile, finishing a walk and feeling relaxed, getting pedicures, saving money (makes disney money)


Did I miss the weigh in results for this week?

 

[corinnak]

JenAnderson - Right now not getting that job is pretty disappointing - hopefully you will find something even better, though. I know a lot of the teachers from my kids' school are starting to find jobs - maybe there is something even better out there for you. You're a great lady and any school would be lucky to get you. I hope your last day of school was not TOO hard to get through.

Been busy and missing questions So I'm going to get to the ones I missed the past few days now. Thank goodness for the QOTD thread

Thank goodness I got it caught up again! It makes my day to know that someone is using it!

I've had veggie omelets for dinner a couple of times over the past week or so. Spinach, onion and tomato is what I had on hand and it turn out great. Which is kind of a miracle because I almost always overcook an omelet.

Ever since I went to the farmer's market this morning, I've been trying to decide what to do with my veggies... I think I'm gonna try this tonight: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/summer_squash_white_bean_saut.html Thru some strange turn of fate, I think I actually have all the necessary ingredients and don't have to make any stops on the way home!

That sounds like a miracle you can't ignore! I hope it was/is delicious!


6/10 Thursday QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon, watermelon, watermelon, watermelon, watermelon, watermelon.


Does anyone else have that Off Kilter CD where they sing the Watermelon version of that song about Marrying Mary Mack? I bought a watermelon yesterday and it is wonderful.

 

[tigger813]

Thursday's QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!


Disney, Friday night drinks,Disney, new lows on the scale, walking with Redwalker, walking to the lake with my neighbor, my girls when they are sleeping, my girls when they are awake, my girls when they are dancing, Disney, waitlists coming through, giving massages to my clients, sunny days, rainly days, Disney, my girls when they are playing with good friends, my DH when he is replying to ridiculous threads on the Disboards, my DD2 asking if it's time to watch Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Mamma Mia, singing in the car, listening to my faves list on my IPOD, the Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, size 8s when I used to be a 16, THIS CHALLENGE, Disney, a clean house, warm laundry, reconnecting with old friends, making new friends on the Dis, going to Disney at Christmas, my elliptical, Leslie Sansone workouts, the Wii!

OK, that's enough of that!

The Friday night drink turned into a Thursday night drink! I "give" for this week! I'm just very emotional today. Just talked to my nephew who graduated from high school today! I remember vividly the day when he was born so I'm feeling melancholy. Been cleaning all afternoon. DH and I need to pull out the coach and vacuum underneath and behind it before the girls are asleep. I will walk in the morning but I just need a break. I didn't take one last weekend though I did gain so I think my body is asking for a break. I'm having pre-stress syndrome. Celtics game is looming tonight and my parents arrive at some point.

Back to cleaning! I'm so thankful for this group when I need to vent or de-stress! Not getting in any more exercise but I have been running around all afternoon. I will have another cup of green tea in a few minutes. I will probably have a snack to get me through the night. 150 will arrive at some point.

 

[carmiedog]

COW 2 PART TWO
It is easy to get bored with your exercising but this week, I want you to come up with something new and tell me all about it!

My "new" thing...I exercised IN PUBLIC. Haven't done that in, oh, 15 years. I already chickened out of signing up for an aerobics class. But this afternoon at the Y while my boys were in swim class, I reluctantly ventured up to the exercise room. It was super busy, and I walked the track a time or two before getting the nerve to get on a machine. Couldn't figure out the elliptical, lol. Didn't want to stand there looking like an idiot too long, so I hopped on a stepper. I was still in my jeans from work, so I looked out of place, but I did it. Sweated my butt off, too. Tomorrow the intro to zumba class starts. We'll see if I make it...

 

[flipflopmom]

Disney, my daughters, the beach,chocolate,roller coasters,tilt a whirl, pretty much any amusement park ride, a walk in Valley Forge park,ice cream,disney movies,family pictures,seeing a baby smile, having the children I watch play nicely with each other, Phillies,playing WII, dreaming of vacations.

Sounds great!

Hearing DD sing. Seeing/hearing DH laugh. Early morning sunshine. Rain that starts right at bed time. Running. Hanging out with Mom. Daddy's homemade buttermilk biscuits. Taking DD to see/do anything that she hasn't done before. Christmas. Birthdays. Sparkly blue swimming pools in the sunshine. Porch swings. Shade trees. My nieces. Getting a massage. Vacations. Matching Mickey Mouse watches DH and I got at WDW in 2002. Playing hooky to see a movie with DH. Snow days. Meeting DH for lunch on work days.

Sigh. Lovely.

QOTD: Staying on track. Losing Weight. Getting Compliments. Sleepy smiles. My Dh and Boys. Snuggling. Swimming. Camping. VACATIONS. WDW. Cruises. Long motorcycle rides on warm days. A relaxing drink on a hot day. No deadlines. Sleeping late. planning our next trip. Watching things through my children's eyes. Chocolate. Desserts. Diet Cherry Pepsi.

Love it!

listening to DS try to tell a joke- shrek green polish on my toes- getting a massage- watching DS sleep on top of the dog- when DH comes home from work even 10 minutes early- being healthy enough to take a long walk- reading about all of the places I want to travel - relaxing in a hot bath- watching my favorite person/team win on a reality show - hearing the phone ring and finding out it is College DS calling! -water parks- life.

Life is good!

My DH. DD. DS. WDW. DVC. My WISH teammates. Friends. having a "normal" heart. my sweet dog, Cali. exercising. flowers. pretty finger and toenails. memories of my Disney Vow Renewal. Having a job I love. Having a WDW trip booked. cooking. shopping. new clothes in smaller sizes. reading. my Kindle. Glee. spending time with my DD, DS and DH even if we are doing nothing. having clean bathrooms and floors and dusted furniture. planning our landscaping. Babies. Children smiling. Laughter. Cinderella Castle. the beach. Mickey Mouse. Race medals.

I really, truly credit this amazing group of people for helping me stay on track. Thank you!!

You are inspiration to us! Sorry you had a rough night, hoping tonight is better!

QOTD, what makes me happy: Getting to hand my DD her high school diploma (which I did yesterday); planting flowers and seeing them grow (as opposed to die as they sometimes do); children's laughter; seeing my parents kiss and still in love after 54 years of marriage; hearing ocean waves; riding in a convertible listening to music which brings back great memories; getting a real letter in the mail; taking a nice hot shower and sliding into crisp cotton sheets after having accomplished a good bit during the day; walking onto Main Street USA; hearing a steel drum band or a marching band with lots of percussion.

Great list. How exciting that you got to hand DD her diploma, and the part about your parents made my cry.

DS’s happy face, relaxing by the pool, swimming, getting off work and it’s still light outside!, making summer plans, fresh fruit and veggies at the farmer’s market, being out in the sunshine, just spending time with DS when we’re not rushing to this or that, having no weekday commitments for the next two months!, having more time to myself, being more organized, a clean house (although I can’t wait until my car is paid off so I can hire someone else to clean it for me!), playing Wii or board games with DS, family movie night, my mom’s dog - Bella, sleeping late on Sundays, DIS boards and my new BL friends , mani/pedis and facials, the feeling after a great workout, getting to bed on time and waking up on time, the way my mouth feels after I get my teeth cleaned (I think I’ve already established that I’m a weirdo, so I don’t feel funny about adding that to my happy list ), the feeling of accomplishment when you’re all caught up on your chores/projects/work, etc., chubby babies, Christmas morning, and B2B cruises on the Dream for my birthday next year !

So glad you took the time! Great list!

QOTD.....what makes me happy..............Sun, Sun, Sun! When my children (15 and 17...not really children!) thank me for the everyday things, like, "thanks for making me french toast", when the house is clean, when i wake up and realize that it's my day off , when the grass is cut and the pool is sparkling, watermelon, Disneyworld (it is the Happiest place on earth) losing weight my family! I could keep going.....there is sooo much that makes me happy! Life is good!

Another great list!

QOTD:
Disney, my kids, my husband when he's being sweet, my dogs, Facebooking, taking naps, warm weather, sunshine, cool rain after a hot spell, sushi, bubble tea, discovering a great new author, reading, listening to my husband sing, listening to my husband sing with our friend, hugs from my daughter, being picked on by my son, animals, a tall cold glass of water sweet tea or pepsi, laughing until I cry with my friends, new gadgets.

Now you must share - what is bubble tea, and who is your favorite author?

My hubby, my boys, Disney, Main Street Electrical Parade, teaching at VBS this week, my dog (Tigger), swimming, watching the boys play together, going to the park, reading, playing Wii, playing board games with the boys, playdates, shopping, my upcoming cruise (a week and a half away...), singing, dancing, chatting with WISHers, Facebook, watching Noggin shows, listening to my little ones giggle, Farmville

Fun times!

QOTD:
Well right now EVERYTHING makes me happy! But in general: watching DD sleep, jogging with DD and dog, watching movies in bed with DH, camping, hiking the dog park with DD sleeping on my back, visiting family, bbqs with friends, rain (especially when I'm sleeping), watching DD at WDW, getting recognition at work, making smores, warm but overcast days (I'm so not a sun person), big family trips to Myrtle Beach, which I'm really looking forward to next year as there will be a new addition to the trip

I went to Myrtle Beach every year from the time 1 was 3 until about 8 years ago, when we started looking for smaller, slower paced beaches. Then... we went to Disney. Enough said!

I had a doctors appointment yesterday... my blood pressure is back up (200/105). One would think, after losing almost 50 pounds, that my blood pressure would be down. So, now I have to go back on my meds. Disappointed... but it's better than the alternative. I need to have surgery but they won't even consider doing it until my blood pressure is normal. AND... I can't go to the city tomorrow for the big Blackhawks parade because I have to go in for blood tests. That makes me really mad... which brings up my blood pressure... derrr. Don't the doctors know... Blackhawks first, health second? (I AM ONLY KIDDING.... sorta)..

THE BLACKHAWKS WINNING THE STANLEY CUP... texting... flip flops... running... my iPod... my daughter McKenzie ---- even tho she is a teenager, she still hugs me every day, listens to what I say and she tells me she loves me... my son Logan ---- even tho he sticks my phone in the microwave and shows the neighbors my bras... his adorable smile and his big ears make me happy.... my daughter Piper ---- there are not even enough words to describe why she makes me happy... my W.I.S.H friends... the new puppy I am going to get tonight or tomorrow --- who will be named STANLEY after the Blackhawks.... Dustin Byfuglien --- who I will marry some day.... Disney... Target... the sun... running (I said that already but it really makes me happy)... playing poker with my friends... Dustin Byfuglien (said him already too, but he is hot).... watching my little kids learn... central air... money in the bank... running... lemonade... pens that aren't too inky... Pearl Jam... going pee without the kids talking to me through the door... an uninterrupted shower... taking off my bra at the end of the day...

Sounds like great kids! Sorry your bp was back up? Are you monitoring it at home? Wasn't just a white coat kinda thing?

And then of course they sent a bucket home. i have determined that though we may be related she's now just a FB friend. OK.concrete way to measure servings and stuff. Konk Coolers

#1. A bucket of spaghetti????? #2. I your attitude about your sister. #3. I watch nutrition labels, and then use sparkpeople for stuff I'm not sure about. WHAT IS A KONK COOLER???

My family, science fiction -- books, movies, tv shows, murder mysteries, Harlequin books, warm days and lazy nights, being on vacation, my kitty, my backyard, having all the laundry done and nothing in the hampers, planning vacations, running Disney races, completing a project I've worked hard on, that look in dh's eyes, making my Daddy proud, when my ds makes me proud, cruising, that "lift" on the Mummy ride and the Simpsons ride at Universal Orlando, having time to be on the DIS, listening to the DIS podcast, putting away the winter clothes, season premieres and finales of my favorite shows, that peaceful feeling at the end of the day when all is right in the world and all I need to do is settle into a good night's sleep.
Maria

Glad someone admitted to Harlequin. Nothing like predictable old Harlequin to ease you into sleep! I love the last part, I just wish I could feel like all was right with the world when I go to sleep! Love that you mentioned your Daddy!

Having a hard time focusing on the right foods today! I just had frozen pizza for supper. I am really craving bad stuff right now and a DRINK!

DON'T START STRESSING OUT YET!!!!! Your parents will be there for a while. The stress can come then!

Todays qotd- My son when he is happy, smiling, and laughing. Him when he says things like he said this morning, " I'm so happy I was born as me!", feeling like I'm a good mom, watching silly movies, the feeling of accomplishment after a run, sitting on the beach, walking the beach, watching a chick flick alone with a big cup of tea, looking at scrapbooks and pictures and thinking of fun memories, planning vacations, camping once the camp is set up, days off, disney world, visiting with family, holidays, a clean house, a free weekend, free time to dis, watching michael play with his cousins, the smell of his hair after a shower, the peaceful look on his face when he falls asleep.

I started highlighting, but enter DDs instead of Ds, and I could have agreed with every bit, although I at the camping part!

 

[flipflopmom]

Time together as a family.... especially when that time is spent at Disney!, our summer vacation with my family, our July 4th traditions with DH's family, SUMMER, my special time away with each child every year, my kitty, a clean house,

I love how so many of us mention a clean house. I would to have a clean house. I do, sometimes, for about 10 minutes! I love that you take each child for a trip. I cherish the few minutes I can grab alone with each one a day!

Does anyone else have that Off Kilter CD where they sing the Watermelon version of that song about Marrying Mary Mack? I bought a watermelon yesterday and it is wonderful.

I had some watermelon last week, and it was delish!!! Can't wait for more!

The Friday night drink turned into a Thursday night drink! I "give" for this week! I'm just very emotional today. Just talked to my nephew who graduated from high school today!

Tracey Proud of you for recognizing that this is a journey, not a race. We're all in it for the long haul, and some days, other things are just more important!!! Hang in there! I love your list, BTW. I about your DH.

COW 2 PART TWO
My "new" thing...I exercised IN PUBLIC. Haven't done that in, oh, 15 years. I already chickened out of signing up for an aerobics class. But this afternoon at the Y while my boys were in swim class, I reluctantly ventured up to the exercise room. It was super busy, and I walked the track a time or two before getting the nerve to get on a machine.

Good for you! I am totally the same way!


Cow 2 for me: My new exercise for the week never got around to Zumba. I've been doing yoga on the wii, in hopes to stretch out these muscles that are STILL sore from Monday!

And that folks, ends my coaching for the week. I might get on later, but who knows what will happen around here! I've enjoyed it! Glad we ended the week with a happy note. I'm so proud of each of you, and you've inspired me! Tomorrow starts 8 days of UNREAL schedules, classes, projects, and packing, so I'm sure I'll be bouncing on to vent often. However, it will be followed with 7 days of my man, my girls, my mouse, my second home, and my castle. Can't complain too much!

Night everyone!
Taryn

 

[pjlla]

COW 2 PART TWO
It is easy to get bored with your exercising but this week, I want you to come up with something new and tell me all about it!

My "new" thing...I exercised IN PUBLIC. Haven't done that in, oh, 15 years. I already chickened out of signing up for an aerobics class. But this afternoon at the Y while my boys were in swim class, I reluctantly ventured up to the exercise room. It was super busy, and I walked the track a time or two before getting the nerve to get on a machine. Couldn't figure out the elliptical, lol. Didn't want to stand there looking like an idiot too long, so I hopped on a stepper. I was still in my jeans from work, so I looked out of place, but I did it. Sweated my butt off, too. Tomorrow the intro to zumba class starts. We'll see if I make it...

I totally remember that feeling eek! But it will pass and you will soon feel right at home at the Y! Our Y offers a free personal trainer session to teach you how to use all of the machines in the fitness room. You should look into it. You will get more comfortable using the machines and you won't risk hurting yourself by using them wrong.

I love how so many of us mention a clean house. I would to have a clean house. I do, sometimes, for about 10 minutes! I love that you take each child for a trip. I cherish the few minutes I can grab alone with each one a day!


And that folks, ends my coaching for the week. I might get on later, but who knows what will happen around here! I've enjoyed it! Glad we ended the week with a happy note. I'm so proud of each of you, and you've inspired me! Tomorrow starts 8 days of UNREAL schedules, classes, projects, and packing, so I'm sure I'll be bouncing on to vent often. However, it will be followed with 7 days of my man, my girls, my mouse, my second home, and my castle. Can't complain too much!

Night everyone!
Taryn

I KNOW I'm not a perfect Mom, by any means.... but I love that I came up with the idea of a special Mom/Daughter and Mom/Son weekend each year and I have stuck with it. We make some fantastic memories and we really get to talk and get to know each other better.


THanks again for your terrific questions and coaching this week. I know it can be tough to find the time to spend here when you are super busy. If I don't get to mention it again, have a SUPER vacation!!! Relax and enjoy Disney and enjoy the time with your family. Tell Mickey I said Hello and that I miss him! Tell him I'm secretly planning to get back to see him next year!!


**Important update** No, you cannot make instant pudding with almond milk!! You end up with something the consistency of melted ice cream. Oh well.... it tasted great mixed with a scoop of Cool Whip Free (something I rarely indulge in, but it was in the fridge so I thought I'd have some). I'd love something more to munch on, but I think I'm going to say I'm done eating for the day.... I'll be happier with myself in the morning.

I'm contemplating either a really good run or a bike ride in the morning. Not sure which I will do... maybe it will depend on the weather. ...... nope... too much opportunity to fink out of both...I'm not going to be wishy-washy. I'm telling you all right now... 3.5 mile run in the morning... no excuses. I will NOT hit the snooze and end up having to cut it short. I WILL be out the door by 5:10, ready to move. My exercise stuff is still on from my aborted attempt at boot camp tonight... I will SLEEP in it (except for the bra, sox, and sneakers ).

I'll let you all know tomorrow how I did. Happy weighing tomorrow!........P

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

overall this was a very stressful week and my eating suffered. Not because I ate emotionally but I just didnt have the motivation to plan as good as I have been. Im sure my TOM is not helping either. I have been exercising just about daily either running 3-4 miles or 20-30 minutes of in home ZUMBA. I am not confident the scale will show a great number tomorrow but hopefully I will be surprised and if not there is always next week.

I didnt get to say congrats to all the losers and maintainers this past week. Everyone is doing such a great job

Thanks again to both Lisa (for last week) and Taryn (this week) for coaching and as always to jen and luvbaloo for your ongoing help in maintaining the numbers!

This question of the day could not have been any more perfect for me. I have been feeling so down the past few days so after reading about what everyone is happy about it has turned my frown upside down.

Here is what makes me happy: Time off from work with nothing planned to do, summer nights, watching my sons catch lightening bugs, watching my boys become best friends, hearing my kids make up songs, watching my kids laugh, swimming, spending alone time with dh, shopping, beach, sound of the ocean, fireworks, disney trips, disney planning, running (never thought I would say this), sitting and catching up with my best friends, knowing that my mother has become my best friend, a clean house, flip flops, no jacket weather, fitting into a new size, a lesser number on the scale, and pushing myself to do something I could have never imagined!

I could have gone on and on........

 

[donac]

I've got to get in COW Part 2 before I forget.

I haven't been doing strength training in a long time. I found a strength training set in a book. So I gave it a try.

I will post tomorrow. It has been a long week and I am too tired to type any more.

 

[jenanderson]

Sending out lots of hugs to jenanderson!

Thanks! I felt so much better today just being able to vent about it all here.

No words of advise except hang in there! I'm sure you are trying HARD not to do any emotional eating. Remember that we are here to chat if you need it!

I'm trying a new boot camp class tonight... hope it doesn't kill me!! TTYL....................P

All the support here is great! I am trying hard..but I know I am still eating when I shouldn't...but I am also not beating myself up over it.

Can't wait to hear about your new boot camp class! Great job trying out something new!

jenanderson - Keep your head up. I know how difficult it is to be between jobs and not knowing what's going to happen, but have faith that everything will work out the way it's supposed to in the end. And take it easy on yourself in the mean time, once school is over maybe you can find something you enjoy to keep your stress down instead of eating (I have to work on this one too, so if you find anything, please let me know ). to you.

I finally did my new exercise for the COW last night. DS and I played Punchout and Just Dance on the Wii. We had a lot of fun, and boy, are my arms sore this morning. I guess pretending to punch a video game character works different muscles than 30 Day Shred, I didn’t even know I had the muscles that are hurting today!

Thanks for the kind words Bree! I know that once I finish tomorrow I will be using all my emotions on extra workouts!

I love using the Wii when I need a change. Great job doing all the punching and I hope you liked the dancing...I LOVE Just Dance!

My new COW challenge. I did "The Biggest Loser" for the WII. I started as a beginner as my normal exercise is walking, I'm not very coordinated on the balance board, but I am trying.

Super job working out on the Wii! I thought about getting "The Biggest Loser" but I have been using other games we already have.

Thank you to everyone for the congrats and well wishes. I've had a giant smile on my face since last night.

jennanderson - I'm sorry you're going through such a rough/stressful time. I have no advice, but I do have And be sure to cut yourself some slack. You have enough going on right now without stressing out over every single thing you eat/do.

I am so excited for you! Congratulations on the pregnancy. It sounds like you are moving ahead and making great plans...happy times ahead!

More thanks - I don't think there is any advice from anyone that would really make it better. I have given myself permission to "grieve" over the job loss and then end of my current job until Monday. I am trying to make healthy choices but if I don't, I will accept that on Monday I will have time to deal with the emotions in a better way.

Helloooooooo Losers!

Jen A ~ you are on my mind and in my thoughts. BIG HUGE HUGS to you.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday... my blood pressure is back up (200/105). One would think, after losing almost 50 pounds, that my blood pressure would be down. So, now I have to go back on my meds. Disappointed... but it's better than the alternative. I need to have surgery but they won't even consider doing it until my blood pressure is normal. AND... I can't go to the city tomorrow for the big Blackhawks parade because I have to go in for blood tests. That makes me really mad... which brings up my blood pressure... derrr. Don't the doctors know... Blackhawks first, health second? (I AM ONLY KIDDING.... sorta)..

Thanks! All the support here is so helpful and I know that I would be really struggling more if I did not know you were all here ot help me through it.

I am so sorry that you are still struggling with your health. I hope that your blood tests go well.

Sending a to JenAnderson. Work politics are insidious and terrible things. You just have to believe that something better is definitely going to come your way. Things happen for a reason, and now you will be free to find the experience that is perfect for you!

Oh! And Cow Part 2 -- Last night I opened a new yoga dvd, Yogaworks "Slim". It wasn't bad. I could do most of the poses, but not at the speed of the instructor! Still, it was good to have a different experience, and I'm sure I'll use the dvd again.

Maria

Thanks Maria! I am hoping that there is something that is perfect for me. I know that even subbing will be better next year. I would just like to have my own classroom and feel connected to one school. I will learn patience.

Great job with the yoga! I went and saw a personal trainer yesterday and he had me doing some yoga to help with how I stand (which is suppose to help my running).

JenAnderson-So sorry about the job, and the stress you are going through. I too am of the thought that everything happens for a reason, and I hope that things will all work out for the best for you. You sound like an amazing teacher. Michael's teacher this year has been great, and had a slide show of pictures at open house last week and it was so nice to see those moments during the school days. Hang in there and don't be too hard on yourself, take it one day at a time.

I did try some new exercise last night on comcast exercise tv. I tried the dance howdown showdown, but it was a couples dance, so I did a core strength video, and a leg and butt video, 10 minutes each. I haven't exercised yet today, so I'm going to do some wii fit. I just asked michael if he'd do some on demand dance with me, and he declined. Humpf.

Today was a happy/sad sort of day. My student's parents came in to watch the DVD I made and we all (students, parents and me) laughed and cried as we watched the video of the school year. It was so great to show all the highlights of the year.

I didn't even know Comcast had exercise TV...might have to check that out! Way to go on trying the new dance!!!

JenAnderson - Right now not getting that job is pretty disappointing - hopefully you will find something even better, though. I know a lot of the teachers from my kids' school are starting to find jobs - maybe there is something even better out there for you. You're a great lady and any school would be lucky to get you. I hope your last day of school was not TOO hard to get through.

Thanks for all the kind words Corinna. I will be ready to start looking harder for a job on Monday once I get through this last week. The last day went so fast and that was kind of nice because there was not too much time to get too emotional.

COW 2 PART TWO
It is easy to get bored with your exercising but this week, I want you to come up with something new and tell me all about it!

My "new" thing...I exercised IN PUBLIC. Haven't done that in, oh, 15 years. I already chickened out of signing up for an aerobics class. But this afternoon at the Y while my boys were in swim class, I reluctantly ventured up to the exercise room. It was super busy, and I walked the track a time or two before getting the nerve to get on a machine. Couldn't figure out the elliptical, lol. Didn't want to stand there looking like an idiot too long, so I hopped on a stepper. I was still in my jeans from work, so I looked out of place, but I did it. Sweated my butt off, too. Tomorrow the intro to zumba class starts. We'll see if I make it...

I am laughing as I read this and it is simply because we just joined the YMCA and so much of this describes me to a T! I hate looking out of place and was terrified to go to the BodyPump class - in the end it was fine and I am sure you did great as well!

Cow 2 for me: My new exercise for the week never got around to Zumba. I've been doing yoga on the wii, in hopes to stretch out these muscles that are STILL sore from Monday!

And that folks, ends my coaching for the week. I might get on later, but who knows what will happen around here! I've enjoyed it!

Taryn - Glad to hear someone else is trying Yoga. I will be doing Zumba for sure next week and I am really excited!

THANK YOU so much for coaching this week! You did an incredible job and I appreciate the time the coaches put into this!

Update on the emotions: Today was still tough and I made many good choices and not so good choices. Again, I am not beating myself up over it. To help offset the bad choices, I really got a good workout in and hope that helps. I ended up moving about 40 boxes from my classroom to my car, loading the car and then bringing it home. The real workout was at home where it all had to go to the basement and I decided to jog as I did it all. I was totally sweating by the time I was even half done and it felt great to get so much of my classroom packed up and put in my house. I still have a bunch of packing to do tomorrow but I will be out and ready to move on.

I will post the Week 3 COW in a short bit!
Jen