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

[tigger813]

My son dropped his cellphone in the toilet a few months ago. It was a lot longer than 5 seconds that it was underwater. Heaven forbid he stick his hands in the water, he had to come and get me. We left the phone in rice on the windowsill for 2 days and it works absolutely fine. Make sure you open it up so the rice can soak up everything. Good Luck.

We've got it in a plastic container covered by the rice!

I really need to go to bed! My eyes are getting heavy.

 

[cclovesdis]

I am about to go to bed. I just wanted to quickly mention that I searched Amazon.com and found a Wii game released in 2008 called Outdoor Adventure that looks very active. The reviews talk about it being a good workout. It's almost $50 as it includes a mat similar to one for DDR. Just wonderfing if anyone has this game or has ever played it, and if, what do you think of it? TIA!

Also, thanks Shannon for the info!

Have a great night everyone!

 

[lovedvc]

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can lose 7 lbs by July 4th. I figure that's what it will take for me to win The Lose Before You Cruise Challenge that I am in. I need to work my tail off the next few weeks. I'm thinking I can just go crazy in the gym with my cardio. What do you all think crazy Cardio workouts? I gotta do this my cousins husband thinks he's got me, he is all ready talking about the money he is gonna win. I've lost 18.2 and he has lost 33, but he started at 221 and I started at 168. He is ahead of me by about 4%.

 

[mikamah]

Last night I worked a concert for dd's cheer - Tim McGraw. Hot and long and loud! But I had a fantastic burn for the day.

I love Tim McGraw! I have not seen his concert in a few years but the last one was at our local fairgrounds and I got 3rd row seats. I kept waving to him like a crazy teenager and finally he waved back during one of his songs and I almost fainted My friend and I laughed hysterically everytime we think of it. She said he was probably like "I will just wave at her so she stops cause she looks ridiculous" It was one of the greatest moments of my life. Well next to getting married and my kids being born.

Oooh Jen, is he still as hot as he was 10 years ago? Funny, Lindsay, I saw him about 10 years ago in foxboro, ma, and was in the second row. I remember one of the guys with us kept offering me a napkin for my drool. It was a big countryfest concert, and he wasn't really one of my favs at the time, but he put on an awesome show and he looked great in his sleeveless t-shirt.

Would everyone PLEASE stop talking about gaining weight on vacation!!!!!!

Ok. I feel better now. Hair is done, won't see my girls again until we are in the car, headed for the World. Sad, but DH can sleep tomorrow while I am in class if they aren't home. We'll get them at Mom's on our way out of town.

OMG, it's almost trip time!!!!!! I went to disney once and lost a pound!!!! (I won't mention the other trips) My plan is the minute my plane lands in boston I get right back on track and then whatever I have gained will be gone the following week. You can do it too, Taryn!! Have a fantastic, magical vacation.

Thanks to all for the kind wishes! My niece is alright, it turns out that my sister in law needs to cut out dairy as she is breastfeeding and the dairy she eats is irritating the baby's stomach. It doesn't make sense to me but I am glad she is OK!!

Still no news on my Grandpa, they are keeping him in the hospital for observation until his fever goes away and he is feeling better. Thanks again for all of your caring messages!

Glad to hear you niece is ok, and I hope your Grandpa is feeling better real soon.

QOTD1-Friday ~

What is for dinner tonight?

Was going to be chicken on the grill with corn on the cob, but we went to a friends house to swim, and had cheeseburgers on the grill, with a little pasta salad, and green beans. I skipped the klondike bars with whipped cream on top she served the kids for dessert.
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QOTD2-Friday ~

Name one thing you miss about being a kid.

Having no worries, no work, no stress, lots of energy, summer vacations, hanging out with all the neighborhood kids playing hide and seek and tag, and all those fun kids games.

I knew I wanted to try again. So thanks to all of you. I know you don't know me, but know that what you say here has really helped get me in the right mindset for my journey! I have only taken baby steps so far, and I know it is a long way to where I want to be, but I will get to my goal.

This is so nicely said, and so true. All those baby steps will add up, and as long as we keep on trying, we will all reach our goals.

I miss when Summer's lasted forever and Summer Nights. Back in the days of No AC and everyone sat out on their front steps on a hot night and you needed to be home when the street lights came on. The grownups talked, mom made ice tea, and we played cards and board games.
I miss the bright sunny days after a really big snow storm and you spent all day outside building snow forts and having snowball wars and sledding till you had no dry mittens left and ending the day with hot cocoa

Those were the days.

Thank goodness DS and I aren't the only ones ! I always wonder what passersby think when we're running back and forth across all three courts. At least we have fun, right!

Kathy – Congrats on a new low! 209.0 here, I’ll race ya to one-der-land !

That's so funny on the tennis. I thought we were the only ones because it seems whenever there are others down the park playing with us, they seem to be able to stay on one court without a problem.
You're on, Bree. I would love to race you to ONE-derland!!! My goal is to be there by the end of this challenge, hopefully with a few pounds to spare for my vacation. We can do it!!!!!!!

I was shocked when I got on the scale this am!! I am down 5 lbs. I did do a lot of sweating yesterday, between mowing and walking on the beach, so I hope it doesn't come back as soon as I drink water!!

Today is our anniversary 27 years. My romantic husband wants to go to Five Guys burgers & fries!!! There is nothing low cal on that menu!!! It's brand new to our area so I won't argue with him!!

Congrats on your loss, and a happy anniversary to you and dh!!

It's our 16th today too. We have no plans tonight, but will go somewhere tomorrow to celebrate.

Happy anniversary to you and your dh too!!!

I was up .5 but managed to hang on to my 40 pound clippie. The big challenge will be hanging on to it through my DLR vacation next week. I think I need to make a plan.

You can do it Lisa!!! Even if you're up a little after DL, start right back on track when you return, and it will be gone in no time.

:I am in full on Disney trip mode. I am so excited and giddy I have no idea how I will manage to hang on until Wednesday! Guess I will start with some housecleaning and laundry today. Tomorrow we are going to Star Wars in Concert so that will be a fun distraction.

It's such an awesome feeling the few days before your trip. Now is the time to start planning the next one so you don't have that sadness as your trip comes to a close. I know princess is your next one, but what about the boys? Disneyland half next sept?????

mikamah -- Congratulations on your first 5k! WOW! You totally ROCKED the timeclock! You should be so proud of yourself. How is the recovery?

Thanks, Cam. I'm feeling pretty good. My left hip and right ankle have been sore, but much better today. Usually it's my right hip that bothers me if I run too much, but that's fine. I didn't run yesterday or today, but am hoping to get out early tomorrow. I will take it slow. I know my joints can't take too much pressure, and am very good about listening to them. Except apparently during the adrenaline rush of a race. The other thing was I didn't stretch right away, which I always do because I was chatting for a while first, so that definitely didn't help. Oh well, live and learn.

we'll I'm down 5 lbs...... amazing..... diet and exercize really does work....

AMAZING!!! why can't we just do it all the time?? congrats on your awesome loss!!

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Just thought I'd share my massive gain this week to make everyone who didn't lose or had a slight gain feel better.

Hi, all. I haven't been around this week. I've been on a road trip and brought part of the road home with me. I left with a plan to exercise without my trusty treadmill. Bought cute new workout clothes, a water bottle holder, made sure my mp3 was charged and full of tunes. But the 100-degree southern heat beat the crap out of me. Spending just an hour outside wiped us out for hours. You can't drive more than a block or two in my Ohio town without seeing walkers and joggers. In Arkansas it was dead. How do you southerners do it?

I also gave up on my diet after 2 days. Grandma kept trying to feed me, and succeeded. By the last leg home yesterday, I was eating Hershey's bars and coconut cream pie. And feeling like crap. Wish I could say it was worth it. Most of it definitely wasn't.

Will have to work like heck this week to get some of it off. Hoping a little will also come off when my stomach relaxes and I get back to a regular, ahem, "routine."

So there ya go. If you're not happy with your numbers this morning, you can still say "at least I didn't suck as bad as THAT chick."

Sorry you had a gain, but I totally agree with what Pjlla said. Get right back on track, and it will go away quickly. I had a 7 pound gain after a week like that once when I was going to WW, and the woman who weighed me in was all concerned and told me it's not normal, and something could be up, and I should see my doctor, etc. Well, it was mostly gone the next week after getting back on track, so you can do it too.

Have a nice night everyone.

 

[flipflopmom]

Have a great trip girl!! Are you going to Universal? I was reading Aaron (ADP)'s trip report the unplugged board - it is CRAZY there today!

Universal? What's that? Honestly, we're not into a lot of that stuff, so I don't forsee us EVER going there!

Thanks to all for the kind wishes! My niece is alright, it turns out that my sister in law needs to cut out dairy as she is breastfeeding and the dairy she eats is irritating the baby's stomach. It doesn't make sense to me but I am glad she is OK!!

Still no news on my Grandpa, they are keeping him in the hospital for observation until his fever goes away and he is feeling better. Thanks again for all of your caring messages!

Glad baby is okay. I've heard that before! As for grandpa, the hospital is the best place for him! Hang in there!

OMG, it's almost trip time!!!!!! I went to disney once and lost a pound!!!! (I won't mention the other trips) My plan is the minute my plane lands in boston I get right back on track and then whatever I have gained will be gone the following week. You can do it too, Taryn!! Have a fantastic, magical vacation.

Thanks!

Okay guys! My last BIG post before leaving. You know my tendency to ramble, so hang on!

Last load of laundry is in the dryer - not to take, just b/c I can't stand to leave dirty clothes. Downstairs needs a bit more decluttering, DH will vacuum later. Going to try to hit the floors with a mop, we'll see. Car is loaded except for all the last minute stuff. Gotta finish getting the trash up. DH went to bed at 4, so he'll sleep most of the day. After I finish my coffee, I'll run the dishwasher.

I have officially STOPPED worrying about weight loss for the moment. PMS has me all messed up, I have CRAZY water retention, but I need to take it easy on the water today so we don't have to stop every 5 minutes for me to potty tonight. I already posted my eating plan for WDW, so I won't go back over that. I've told DH to help me as we are having meals to keep on track, not so much for the weight loss/gain factor, but I don't want to miserable and sick from throwing stuff in my body that it is not used to anymore.

I hope I can hit the fitness center at the CR a couple of times, and I definitely want to run to the MK and back twice a couple of times, for a 3 mile run. I just think that would be the most magical thing, to run towards the castle at daybreak. Hopefully I can handle the humidity, and WAKE UP to do it, we'll just have to see. I don't really want to set an alarm and wake everyone up at 5! BUT, this is Disney, and I don't want to stress over ANYTHING while I am there. I'll take it as it comes. That may sound lax, but...

Class was soooo boring last night. I couldn't get WDW off my mind. Not sure how I'll make it through today. Gotta focus on that final, though!

I've been a little teary this morning thinking about Daddy, and Father's Day. I hate leaving my mom, but one of my brothers lives 2 houses down from her, so he'll be there, and then she's going to spend part of the week with her sister, so that will be nice! I'm going to try not to focus on that tomorrow, but WDW always makes me emotional anyway.

I stayed away from the computer last night so we could get stuff done. I have written on my last minute list to come say goodbye before we leave tonight, so I hope I make it on for a second this evening. I hope to check in a few times while we are there. But if not......

Have a great week everyone! Hug the special men in your life tomorrow! Just think, with me gone, you'll have soooo many fewer pages to read this week!!! Thanks for all the well wishes!
Taryn

 

[donac]

acename!!

Happy Anniversary to JOANNEL and to MushyMushy too!

Congrats!

Hope they were happy days for all of you.

QOTD1-Friday ~

What is for dinner tonight?







QOTD2-Friday ~

Name one thing you miss about being a kid.

Dinner last night was popcorn and soda. we all went to see TS3

I really don't miss too much about summer vacation since I am a school teacher. I do take a lot of classes during the summer so is different.

I apologize in advance because I am going to have to vent- my 85 yr old Grandpa went to the hospital last night...vomiting/diarrea/fever/dangerously low blood pressure and was admitted. they home he can go home today but is checking his blood for bacterial infection first.

Now I just fund out that my 1 month old niece coughed up blood and is at the ER! I am just so worried and upset right now. I hope they are OK. it is soooo hard for me to focus on anything else!

Glad to hear your niece is feeling better. Hope grandpa is better soon,.

TARYN GET OFF THE COMPUTER!!

Have a great trip Taryn. HOpe the final went okay,.


ONLY 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL SUMMER VACATION

Had a great end of the year party. I spent yesterday printing out notes people had sent me about my friend who is retiring. I put them into a notebook and he loved it. I know he will cry when he reads them. they are all so touching.

Came home and went to see Toy Story 3. All you mothers out there are going to cry. It is a very sweet, though at times dark, movie. We all had a great time. Do stay for the credits. They will cheer you up and give you a chance to stop crying.


Today into the city to see Mary Poppins. Ds2 and one of my sisters are coming with me. Ds2 did a lot of work on the crew in high school so I know he would love to see how the house moves in the show. My sister has not done too much for herself the last 2 years since I am glad she is coming in with us. It is also a birthday celebration for all of us. My birthday was May 29, my sister's was June 9th and ds's is June 30th.

Ds1 left this morning at 2am to go to Kentucky with 3 other friends. I was not happy that they left at 2 since I didn't find out what time they were leaving until 10 last night. I wish they had gotten a better night sleep.

Dh went to help scouts get ready for the national jambo this summer. He will be gone all day today and part of tomorrow. We have to get his Father's day present today.

Ds2 and I are going to a Father's day barbeque tomorrow. Probably won't get to eat there since sister always takes forever to serve real food. We don't want to stay too late since ds2 has to go back to school. Dh will come home from the camping weekend and if he feels like it will go down to see his father if not we will go down on Monday

Have a great Saturday everyone.

 

[mikamah]

Just think, with me gone, you'll have soooo many fewer pages to read this week!!!

Good luck on your final and remember once it done you're on your way!!!!!

Dona- Glad you liked toy story3. Now tell me, will I cry more than I cried at UP???? We are going to see it on our last day of school which is thursday too.

We are off to baseball practice and game this morning and after I hope to get the lawn cut, and visit my brother for a swim. Tonight we have a cookout and campout at a local park with the cub scouts. Should be fun but I'm hoping I don't get too cranky in the heat. I will also miss having a few drinks around the campfire which always helps me sleep when we're camping. Don't think it would be appropriate to sneak any liquor in.

Have a happy, healthy weekend everyone!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

OOPS!! Forgot to share happy news. Down 2.5 this week. YAY!!!

Woo! Hoo!

All weighed-in, COW-reported and ready for another "losing" week!

Yay!

Good morning. Well, nothing exciting to report. My weight stayed the same. It's my own fault too since I ate like crap last weekend. I did really well all week though so I would have thought I would be down at least a little but NOTHING!!

Maintaining is something to celebrate! It beats a gain any day in my book. Now that things are calming down for you, and with your hard work, I know those numbers on the scale will be heading in the right direction in no time.

QOTD1-Friday ~

What is for dinner tonight?


Spaghetti and salad


QOTD2-Friday ~

Name one thing you miss about being a kid.

Summer vacation, freedom and no responsibility!

To all of the losers - Congrats! I am happy to say I am in that group this week. I am down 2 lbs, (total of 3 for the challenge) after a rough start weeks 1 and 2. I feel I might actually get the hang of this soon!

To those that didn't have the week they wanted - thank goodness today is the starting line to a new week. We all have another chance to make the changes that will help us lose one more pound and get closer to goal!

After the first weigh-in, I had no loss, and I wanted badly to throw in the towel and give up. I mean, if I couldn't even lose one pound in seven days, what good was trying. BUT...I came to the board and PM'd my zero to Shannon, and as I read all of the ideas, suggestions, and supportive comments from this group that day, I knew I wanted to try again. So thanks to all of you. I know you don't know me, but know that what you say here has really helped get me in the right mindset for my journey! I have only taken baby steps so far, and I know it is a long way to where I want to be, but I will get to my goal.

Great job on the loss! It does take some time to figure out what will work for you.

What do I miss? Just being free all summer!!! Which is what I am right now, but the stress of unemployment is always on my mind!!

I finally made it back into the 140's. I weighed in this morning with a loss of 1.6 lbs which puts me at 149.8.

Yay!

Dahly Thanks so much for putting into words what I've been feeling.

Finding the right mindset has been my major goal for this challenge.

That one is a toughie but it will make a big difference in your long term success!

Would everyone PLEASE stop talking about gaining weight on vacation!!!!!!

Taryn, have a wonderful, wonderful time on your fabulous WDW vacation!

Well my older son (5 1/2) picked up a girl. I am not kidding, they played together for about 30min then she went to her mom and came over with her phone number on a napkin. She said "bye ryan, call me" I almost died laughing. I hope this isnt a sign of what the future!

Ah, previews of things to come. DS 11 had a girl follow him around the skate plaza making the "call me" sign in December. Like the practical man that he is he asked "how can I call her when I don't even know her name? Or her number? And what would we talk about?" We should be safe for little while longer!

So proud of myself because I came home, changed, and did a slow 4M on the TM! I had all the fans cranked, and I had to slow alot because it is so hot, but I did it! I just know that will pay off tomorrow on the scale!

Way to go on a long run after work on a hot day!

no loss this week. I know it's better than a gain but this is where I always get stuck!! can't get past this spot it's sooo frustrating...will try and move more something has to budge

Can you vary your calories and exercise from day to day? That might fool your body into letting go.

I hate this cold that wants to hang around, one day of feeling a little better followed by feeling worse again. Ended up using a vacation day to stay home with sick child yesterday. Poor thing was spewing from both ends on Wed night, and is still just laying on the couch, but today its DH's turn to deal with here. He was lucky enough to be out of town and miss the worst of it.

Hope that you are all feeling better soon!

Thanks to all for the kind wishes! My niece is alright, it turns out that my sister in law needs to cut out dairy as she is breastfeeding and the dairy she eats is irritating the baby's stomach. It doesn't make sense to me but I am glad she is OK!!

Still no news on my Grandpa, they are keeping him in the hospital for observation until his fever goes away and he is feeling better. Thanks again for all of your caring messages!

Glad to hear that your niece is okay and best wishes for grandpa and a quick recovery for him.

I have to vent, though. I am wearing a not so flattering outfit and my mom commented about how bad I look. I don't care if what I wear to bed is flattering or not. I'm not planning to go to the club tonight or even to the grocery store. I'm in my pajamas already. My mom is usually so supportive. I think the best thing to do is just let it go.

Yep, let it go. She probably didn't realize that it was upsetting you. Or next time be humorous about it and say something like "well, I'm sure it won't keep me awake or anything."

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I can lose 7 lbs by July 4th. I figure that's what it will take for me to win The Lose Before You Cruise Challenge that I am in. I need to work my tail off the next few weeks. I'm thinking I can just go crazy in the gym with my cardio. What do you all think crazy Cardio workouts? I gotta do this my cousins husband thinks he's got me, he is all ready talking about the money he is gonna win. I've lost 18.2 and he has lost 33, but he started at 221 and I started at 168. He is ahead of me by about 4%.

It would have to be Biggest Loser style. 1200 calories and working out for 8 hours a day. I'm not so sure it wouldn't come back right away either but it might work.

It's such an awesome feeling the few days before your trip. Now is the time to start planning the next one so you don't have that sadness as your trip comes to a close. I know princess is your next one, but what about the boys? Disneyland half next sept?????.

As you know, I always have to have at least two Disney trips in the works at all times. The next two are the Princess with you and the West Coast Repo Cruise in April. Then perhaps the half for my Coast to Coast medal . . . hmmm

ONLY 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL SUMMER VACATION

Woo! Hoo!

Time for a little housecleaning and getting ready for Star Wars in Concert. Have a great day!

 

[tiki23]

Off to boot camp this AM, ugh! I always feel good aftewards, though. Well, the next morning is a little rough.....

Have a great Saturday, everyone!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I am suuuper excited!!! I FINALLY lost 2 pounds. I have had the same weight for the past 2 weeks and finally finally finally I lost 2 POUNDS!!!

 

[maiziezoe]

I apologize in advance because I am going to have to vent- my 85 yr old Grandpa went to the hospital last night...vomiting/diarrea/fever/dangerously low blood pressure and was admitted. they home he can go home today but is checking his blood for bacterial infection first.

Now I just fund out that my 1 month old niece coughed up blood and is at the ER! I am just so worried and upset right now. I hope they are OK. it is soooo hard for me to focus on anything else!

I am very sorry to hear about the health issues in your family. How are things now?

Dinner: Grilled Chicken fresh green Beans and Salad

I miss when Summer's lasted forever and Summer Nights. Back in the days of No AC and everyone sat out on their front steps on a hot night and you needed to be home when the street lights came on. The grownups talked, mom made ice tea, and we played cards and board games.
I miss the bright sunny days after a really big snow storm and you spent all day outside building snow forts and having snowball wars and sledding till you had no dry mittens left and ending the day with hot cocoa

Our electricity went out yesterday at 3:30 in the afternoon. For the first time since we lived here (6 years) we took the dog for a walk and talked to a bunch of neighbors we didn't know.

I finally made it back into the 140's. I weighed in this morning with a loss of 1.6 lbs which puts me at 149.8.

Woooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooo!!!

QUOTD 1: Ronzoni Smart Choice macaroni cooked with a big bag of Schwan's vegetables and then tossed with a sauce made with FF cottage cheese and LF cream cheese.



QUOTD 2: I don't miss much as far as childhood. Like most people, I loved summers off but I'm a college professor so I'm basically off as well in the summer (teaching one class Mon-Thurs). My husband is also a college professor and we really enjoy our summers - especially now that the 14 year old is through with school for the year.

I am a big fan of the Ronzoni Smart Choice pastas.

 

[maiziezoe]

Last night I worked a concert for dd's cheer - Tim McGraw. Hot and long and loud! But I had a fantastic burn for the day. Tomorrow night DH and I are working DMB - that should be interesting. I'm looking forward to another huge calorie burn too.

Oh my gosh... DMB. Before the little kids were born, I used to see him as many times a year as I could. Love him! How was the Tim McGraw concert? Not a fan but he is good to look at!

So proud of myself because I came home, changed, and did a slow 4M on the TM! I had all the fans cranked, and I had to slow alot because it is so hot, but I did it! I just know that will pay off tomorrow on the scale!

Oh! And please add my wishes for Tiki23 and acename!


Ok, off to shower and have a hummus and veggie snack (no lunch today, I ran instead), and head out for my late afternoon commitments!

Maria

Nice job on the TM!! I love hummus as a snack!

no loss this week I know it's better than a gain but this is where I always get stuck!! can't get past this spot it's sooo frustrating...will try and move more something has to budge

That's what I tell myself... no gain is better than a gain.

swimsuits, girls' clothes, my clothes, shoes, toiletries, disney box, are packed! Class stuff is DONE!!!!!!!!!! Electronics charged and ready. Class in 45 minutes. I am going to do so GREAT on my final exam tomorrow, knowing that as soon as I am done I can leave for WDW! Making my list of everything I need to do when I get home tonight. I'll be back after class with another deep thoughts by Taryn rambling!

I am so excited for you!!! Good luck on that final today!

I hate this cold that wants to hang around, one day of feeling a little better followed by feeling worse again. Ended up using a vacation day to stay home with sick child yesterday. Poor thing was spewing from both ends on Wed night, and is still just laying on the couch, but today its DH's turn to deal with here. He was lucky enough to be out of town and miss the worst of it.



Dinner is undecided. I'm currently feeling like subway, but I'm not sure what DH has in mind since he's at home all day.

Biggest thing I miss about being a kid is real true free time. Now there is never time with NOTHING to do. There's times that I do nothing, but there's always something that needs to be done that I could be doing.



Hope everybody is okay!

I hope your family is feeling better today! We had Subway last night. It was pretty good!

Thanks to all for the kind wishes! My niece is alright, it turns out that my sister in law needs to cut out dairy as she is breastfeeding and the dairy she eats is irritating the baby's stomach. It doesn't make sense to me but I am glad she is OK!!

Still no news on my Grandpa, they are keeping him in the hospital for observation until his fever goes away and he is feeling better. Thanks again for all of your caring messages!

I'm glad to hear your niece is doing better. I will continue to keep your grandpa in my thoughts.

 

[maiziezoe]

I was just reading about jeocaching, but honestly, I still don't understand it. I hope someone responds because I'd love to know too!



Happy Anniversary Joannel and MushyMushy! Happy Birthday acename!

Thank you to all who gave me such warm compliments about coaching last week.

Ann, thanks for coaching!

Taryn-Have a great, great trip! Good luck on your final tomorrow!

Well, it was a pretty bad day. I ate a lot and while I wouldn't call it a binge, I ate way more than I should have eaten. I am not planning to eat anymore for the night and tomorrow, I will start fresh. My goal is to drink at least 8 glasses of water and to get lots of exercise. I need to start wearing my pedometer again. It is so motivating to see the number rise throughout the day.

I have to vent, though. I am wearing a not so flattering outfit and my mom commented about how bad I look. I don't care if what I wear to bed is flattering or not. I'm not planning to go to the club tonight or even to the grocery store. I'm in my pajamas already. My mom is usually so supportive. I think the best thing to do is just let it go.

I am going to weigh myself tomorrow and then PM Shannon. I'll also have to reset my points minimum for the day because I know I went back over 150. I really need to make it a priority to journal my food/points and to balance my 35 extra points out throughout the week. I do so much better when I do that. I only journaled 2x last week. I know that's better than zero, but far short of my goal of five times.

Question for all of you: Does anyone have a Wii game other than Wii Fit/Fit Plus and EA Sports Active (not sure what exactly it's called) that really gets you burning calories? I've read mixed reviews about Walk it Out. Any other options? TIA!

Have a great night!

Keep reminding yourself that today is a new day. A brand new day to make the right choices.

We have Walk it Out... I used it a lot at first but I don't use it anymore. It burns a fair amount of calories. I have the Biggest Loser game too... the daily exercises didn't even make me sweat, but the weekly challenges really worked me. My favorite calorie burner is the Golds Gym boxing game... it is an awesome calorie burner!!

Okay guys! My last BIG post before leaving. You know my tendency to ramble, so hang on!

Last load of laundry is in the dryer - not to take, just b/c I can't stand to leave dirty clothes. Downstairs needs a bit more decluttering, DH will vacuum later. Going to try to hit the floors with a mop, we'll see. Car is loaded except for all the last minute stuff. Gotta finish getting the trash up. DH went to bed at 4, so he'll sleep most of the day. After I finish my coffee, I'll run the dishwasher.

I have officially STOPPED worrying about weight loss for the moment. PMS has me all messed up, I have CRAZY water retention, but I need to take it easy on the water today so we don't have to stop every 5 minutes for me to potty tonight. I already posted my eating plan for WDW, so I won't go back over that. I've told DH to help me as we are having meals to keep on track, not so much for the weight loss/gain factor, but I don't want to miserable and sick from throwing stuff in my body that it is not used to anymore.

I hope I can hit the fitness center at the CR a couple of times, and I definitely want to run to the MK and back twice a couple of times, for a 3 mile run. I just think that would be the most magical thing, to run towards the castle at daybreak. Hopefully I can handle the humidity, and WAKE UP to do it, we'll just have to see. I don't really want to set an alarm and wake everyone up at 5! BUT, this is Disney, and I don't want to stress over ANYTHING while I am there. I'll take it as it comes. That may sound lax, but...

Class was soooo boring last night. I couldn't get WDW off my mind. Not sure how I'll make it through today. Gotta focus on that final, though!

I've been a little teary this morning thinking about Daddy, and Father's Day. I hate leaving my mom, but one of my brothers lives 2 houses down from her, so he'll be there, and then she's going to spend part of the week with her sister, so that will be nice! I'm going to try not to focus on that tomorrow, but WDW always makes me emotional anyway.

I stayed away from the computer last night so we could get stuff done. I have written on my last minute list to come say goodbye before we leave tonight, so I hope I make it on for a second this evening. I hope to check in a few times while we are there. But if not......

Have a great week everyone! Hug the special men in your life tomorrow! Just think, with me gone, you'll have soooo many fewer pages to read this week!!! Thanks for all the well wishes!
Taryn

If we don't see you tonight... HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP!!!

ONLY 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL SUMMER VACATION

Had a great end of the year party. I spent yesterday printing out notes people had sent me about my friend who is retiring. I put them into a notebook and he loved it. I know he will cry when he reads them. they are all so touching.

Came home and went to see Toy Story 3. All you mothers out there are going to cry. It is a very sweet, though at times dark, movie. We all had a great time. Do stay for the credits. They will cheer you up and give you a chance to stop crying.


Today into the city to see Mary Poppins. Ds2 and one of my sisters are coming with me. Ds2 did a lot of work on the crew in high school so I know he would love to see how the house moves in the show. My sister has not done too much for herself the last 2 years since I am glad she is coming in with us. It is also a birthday celebration for all of us. My birthday was May 29, my sister's was June 9th and ds's is June 30th.

Ds1 left this morning at 2am to go to Kentucky with 3 other friends. I was not happy that they left at 2 since I didn't find out what time they were leaving until 10 last night. I wish they had gotten a better night sleep.

Dh went to help scouts get ready for the national jambo this summer. He will be gone all day today and part of tomorrow. We have to get his Father's day present today.

Ds2 and I are going to a Father's day barbeque tomorrow. Probably won't get to eat there since sister always takes forever to serve real food. We don't want to stay too late since ds2 has to go back to school. Dh will come home from the camping weekend and if he feels like it will go down to see his father if not we will go down on Monday

Have a great Saturday everyone.

I cannot wait to take the kids to see TS3. I think we are going to go next week sometime while my Step-D is here. My DS-5 has been talking about the movie for months and months.

Enjoy Mary Poppins!!!

I am suuuper excited!!! I FINALLY lost 2 pounds. I have had the same weight for the past 2 weeks and finally finally finally I lost 2 POUNDS!!!

Congrats!!!

 

[maiziezoe]

I think I am finally caught up.

We had a massive wicked storm yesterday afternoon and our electricity went out. It went out at 3:30 p.m. and didn't come back on until 4:10 a.m. 12+ hours to try to entertain 3 kids and a dog. It was a LONG day! My iPod touch died around hour 3 and my phone died around hour 5... oh my goodness... what did I do before all this technology?

I need to PM my weight... couldn't do it yesterday!

QOTD1 ~ Saturday ~

What is for dinner tonight?


QOTD2 ~

Do you like living where you live? Why? (only give out as much information as you are comfortable giving out)

 

[maiziezoe]

QOTD1 ~ Saturday ~

What is for dinner tonight?

I am not sure... we usually go out to dinner on Saturday night (our only night to eat out) but DH is supposed to watch his daughter walk in a parade at 6:30 tonight so that kind of ruins dinner for us. I am not sure. Maybe the kids and I will have something and DH and his DD can grab something on their way back to our house.


QOTD2 ~

Do you like living where you live? Why? (only give out as much information as you are comfortable giving out)

I love where I live. I have lived in this town since 1974 when my family moved here from Texas. My grandfather was born in this town. When I married my DH I talked him into moving into the same neighborhood I lived in when I was in grade school. My DD-13 goes to the same middle school I went to. I love it here. We're 45 miles from Chicago so if we feel like we need to go to the city it is only a 90 minute train ride... but we are far enough away from the city that we don't need to worry about crime and other city issues (higher prices, population, etc). When I moved here in 1974, there were 2000 people living here... now we have about 26,000. It sure has grown.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD Pt1: Grilled Chicken Salad with a Strawberry Daiquiri on the side

Pt2. I do love my little town, Littleton. There are always the positives and negatives of a small town. I've experienced both but I prefer a small school for the kids. I grew up in a small town and DH grew up in a large one. We are about 30 minutes from Boston which is great for the airport, Red Sox and just Boston! I love that city!

Back from taking Dad shopping for my Mom's b'day presents. I also got DH the Toy Story 3 game for the PS3 for Father's Day. We'll try it later today.

DH is working on the DSi to make sure there is no water inside. The battery is good so that's a positive so far. He's taking it apart piece by piece to check it out. Hoping that I got it out fast enough so no damage was done.

Went for about a 3 mile walk with my mom this morning to Dunkin' Donuts. I had a raspberry iced tea and a sausage egg and cheese wake up wrap. For lunch I had leftover meatloaf on deli thin bread and finished my ice cream from the other night. Going for a walk in the woods with DD2 at 3. It's a kindergarten meet and greet that a parent organizes. Not sure how many kids will be there. It's going to be hot so we will be bringing water and misters to cool ourselves off. I took a peek on the scale and I was up .6 after yesterday and after my drink and breakfast this morning. I never had supper last night just 2 glasses of water. Having my one can of soda now and water until my daiquiri tonight.

Have a great day and weekend! Happy Father's Day to all our guys on here and spouses of those on here as well! Our Father's Day will be spent at our daughters' recital for the 2nd year in a row. It's also my Mom's 69th b'day. Steak for main meal tomorrow!

 

[lisah0711]

I am suuuper excited!!! I FINALLY lost 2 pounds. I have had the same weight for the past 2 weeks and finally finally finally I lost 2 POUNDS!!!

Yay! Slow and steady wins the race!

QOTD1 ~ Saturday ~

What is for dinner tonight?


Grazing is for dinner tonight as we are having lunch out -- for me that means pita with some hummus and maybe some olives. For the guys, it's what they can find!

QOTD2 ~

Do you like living where you live? Why? (only give out as much information as you are comfortable giving out)

We live in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It is a great place to raise a family. We have a wonderful quality of life and live, work and go to school in a 5 mile triangle. We have a lot of freedom, too, thanks to being self-employed. The springs are long and wet but most of the time we are happy to be here.

This is the view from the front of my house:

and a shot of our backyard:

But being a snowbird and spending part of the winter at WDW would be fabulous!

Off to Star Wars in Concert!

Ann, glad that you came through the thunderstorms okay!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Oooh Jen, is he still as hot as he was 10 years ago? Funny, Lindsay, I saw him about 10 years ago in foxboro, ma, and was in the second row. I remember one of the guys with us kept offering me a napkin for my drool. It was a big countryfest concert, and he wasn't really one of my favs at the time, but he put on an awesome show and he looked great in his sleeveless t-shirt.

I first saw him at our local fair in 1999. I was dating a guy at the time that liked country music and his parents employer was looking for volunteers to help seat people at the concert. I volunteered and I can remember being annoyed ahead of time because I really didnt want to stay at the concert. Well let me tell ya, a few minutes into it and I was a huge fan. I think I even ended up rushing the stage with all the other girls too! He is so hot....except for when he takes his hat off.

Have a great week everyone! Hug the special men in your life tomorrow! Just think, with me gone, you'll have soooo many fewer pages to read this week!!! Thanks for all the well wishes!
Taryn

Taryn have a wonderful trip and leave all your worries behind you. I cant wait to hear about it when you return. Hope your trip is safe and magical

I am suuuper excited!!! I FINALLY lost 2 pounds. I have had the same weight for the past 2 weeks and finally finally finally I lost 2 POUNDS!!!

Great job, good work!

This is the view from the front of my house:

and a shot of our backyard:

wow lisa your views are gorgeous! I wish our house looked so beautiful and peaceful.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Happy saturday everyone. We had a great time today at our kids races. It is in a local parkway and put together by a local road runners group. The kids have so much fun and they make us so proud!

We also had lunch at a pizza shop. Only one slice with me with onions on top. So far so good today. I usually buy a huge jug of water every 2 wks and it has run out. I really need to get to the store today and replenish because I have been struggling to get the water in the past 2 days. Tap water just isnt as tasty.

Not sure what our plans are for the evening. We are trying to do something instead of just being at home but are having a hard time coming up with ideas.

QOTD- dinner??? not quite sure, depends on our plans for the night.

We live in a city called bethlehem. Its been named the "christmas city" its very pretty here during the holidays. I grew up in a neighboring city (allentown) my whole life but crime is slowly taking it over so we decided to move to bethlehem once we got pregnant with our 2nd son. It is a very nice city. We really enjoy living here. We are only 45 minutes outside of philadelphia and 2 hours from NYC, and 2-3 hours from the jersey shore. It makes it easy to have day trip vacations. We also love the 4 seasons. Our summers get hot our winters get cold and our fall and spring are a little in between. So its nice! We also enjoy being huge philly sports fans. GO EAGLES and PHILLIES

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am finally caught up--I was 11 pages behind!

Kathy--I loved reading your race report. Congratulations!

Happy belated b-days to all those celebrating.

CC--I will post the veggie lasagna recipe on the recipe thread. I got it online, and it said no copying, but honestly I changed it so much I think it's probably ok.

Lisa--wow, what views!

Taryn--have a wonderful trip.

I am down .8 this week. I'm good with that. I think I have some major hormone readjustments going on.

QOTD--dinner is going to be beer and probably a hummus platter after the game. It's going to be way too hot to eat during the baseball game tonight.

I like where we live ok--a major city in KY. We're not from here, but I haven't lived where I'm from (PA) since I was 18. We came here for dh's job after he got out of the Navy and just stayed. We stayed because our neighbors were like a surrogate family to ds. We both really like our jobs now and we're able to travel a bunch so it makes it worth staying. We have 3 Disney trips for this year and a couple of other things in the works.

We ran 9 miles at a 1:43:34 time! I was really happy. We walked at the beginning and the end for a total of 12.2 miles. I don't think we'll get swept at W&D in October! Tuesday night was such a cruddy run, so I always get a little nervous after an awful run, but today was great. It rained almost the entire time, so we were dodging puddles, but I really enjoyed it. Funny story--we have someone new in front of us at the baseball stadium this year (season tickets) and she is going to run W&D in the fall as well. She is at Universal this weekend with her teenager!

Hope everyone is having a great day.

Lisa--I can't wait to hear about World Of Color. We're still waiting on ROFR on our add-on, but if it doesn't go through I am seriously considering DL for Christmas instead of WDW. We used to live in San Diego and I've always loved DL. WOC just looks amazing!