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

[Octoberbride03]

Afternoon everybody, or evening now geeze where does the time go.

I was just thinking of how envious I am of everybody who writing chore lists for their kids last week. I have no kids, so I have nobody but my DH to pawn off chores to

Had a preliminary weigh-in this morning. Not good. UP 3lbs I know we went out for supper the other night because I didn't have anything ready for the slow-cooker and it was WAY too hot to cook, but I didn't think it would be that bad.

But I stuck to my plan today, more or less since I believe that staying on your planned routine for the is the best way to combat an unexpected gain. Don't know if its true, but its a theory.

So here's what i got done today

*Onslow got walked and we went to the nearby grocery store to get rid of a mountain of plastic bags. Dummy dog wanted to stay and people watch so i got to carry him most of the way back home

*DH's birthday gift ordered. He requested a wallet and I picked 1 and ordered from ebags.com this morning. Should be here by the big day

*Freezer cleaned out of all the crap that has been in there for years. And I am talking years. Some of it back to 2005 Now everything in there is decent and on track not to expire.( ok the broccoli and cheese sauce is a month past but i figure on cooking it tonight and it should be fine. Hopefully as tasty too, or maybe I'll just run them by DH)

*Bed quilt laundered and back on the bed. Got it decently cleaned considering its a white quilt and Onslow sleeps on top of it. He doesn't shed much but his body oil tends to be dark so I was glad that came out nice.

*Meatloaf made for tomorrow's supper. Need to have it ready cause its a busy day. Got work, a hair appt. that will run long and obedience class for the stubborn doggie There needs to be a meal in there somewhere.

*Got a 30 minute workout in on a completely empty stomach. Wasn't in the plan to be completely emptied just happened that way, but it wound up being a little harder to finish so we won't be trying that again.

* Last but not least got the kitchen cleaned of all the stuff that needs to be done. So i won't have to clean it again tomorrow

So if anybody wants to loan me their children so i can pawn off work to them please pm me so we can work something out

 

[Octoberbride03]

Forgot to add my Favorite Current tv show: Burn Notice on USA. Everything and i do mean EVERYTHING stops on Thurs nights for Michael Weston I got sucked in because Bruce Campbell is my hero and I just love it

 

[Connie96]

Forgot to add my Favorite Current tv show: Burn Notice on USA. Everything and i do mean EVERYTHING stops on Thurs nights for Michael Weston I got sucked in because Bruce Campbell is my hero and I just love it

Yep. Burn Notice is DH's fave. In Plain Sight narrowly beats it for me, but we really enjoy both shows together. We also watch Psych, White Collar, Royal Pains and we're looking forward to the premier of Covert Affairs. Yep, if it's on USA these days, chances are we'll enjoy it.

 

[flipflopmom]

Well, after Jillian kicked my butt, I curled up with a book and read for 2 hours. It was blissful. My next class doesn't start until next weekend, DD has this week and next off from gymnastics, and we are just being bums!

I did get to the grocery store - I am armed and ready for battle! Lots of fruits and veggies. DH didn't get home until 8, so it was sandwich night! Arnold's thins, with hummus, spinach, turkey, and cucumber, and an orange for dessert!!!!

Working on my dining review, seeing all the food, and all the oil shining on the plates, no wonder I gained so much weight! Oh well, just gotta pay the piper.


FIl and MIl stopped by to see the girls, and told them to come to their house swimming tomorrow, so I guess that's on the agenda now.

I started this post 2 hours ago before they came in, so now I'll go back and catch up with everyone!

 

[flipflopmom]

*Freezer cleaned out of all the crap that has been in there for years. And I am talking years. Some of it back to 2005 Now everything in there is decent and on track not to expire.( ok the broccoli and cheese sauce is a month past but i figure on cooking it tonight and it should be fine. Hopefully as tasty too, or maybe I'll just run them by DH)

So if anybody wants to loan me their children so i can pawn off work to them please pm me so we can work something out

What a busy day! My freezer desperately needs cleaning out! The plan starts tomorrow for my girls. Actually now, I've get them picking up now.

Forgot to add my Favorite Current tv show: Burn Notice on USA. Everything and i do mean EVERYTHING stops on Thurs nights for Michael Weston I got sucked in because Bruce Campbell is my hero and I just love it

Yep. Burn Notice is DH's fave. In Plain Sight narrowly beats it for me, but we really enjoy both shows together. We also watch Psych, White Collar, Royal Pains and we're looking forward to the premier of Covert Affairs. Yep, if it's on USA these days, chances are we'll enjoy it.

We never watch USA. We stick to Bravo, Food Network, etc. We need to branch out!

Maria - sorry the prognosis wasn't quicker. I can't imagine running in my glasses, either!

Taryn

 

[Tricia1972]

Quick Question - Are Jillian's workout DVDs the best out there, and what makes them better than the others?

Any that you'd suggest over others? (I see her mentioned a lot here and was wondering)

 

[tigger813]

I'm all about the treats when I've done a good job!

QOTD: What is your favorite reward treat?

For those that know me from the previous challenges it is my daily handful of M&Ms and my weekend Raspberry White Russians! If I can get through the week without it being a total disaster I feel I deserve a treat!

Of course I've been rewarding myself due to my headaches the past two days. Had a KitKat bar and some M&Ms. I did get in another mile walking tonight. I never got to do WATP today. I'm hoping I can do it tomorrow. No clients scheduled but I will go over to work to get a few things done that I've been neglecting. The client that I canceled yesterday wanted to come Friday at 5. Normally I would go back but I'm going to a Red Sox game so couldn't do it this week.

Back to playing Lego HP with DH since the kids have gone to bed. Later we'll listen to the podcast and fold some laundry! DH has me hooked!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I figured I would answer the QOTD tonight since tomorrow I really need to focus at work and wont be home until later. Its my last day of work before vacation. Friday is a day of packing and saturday we are off on our way

My special reward: If I am good all week I allow myself a glass of ice tea at my nana's on a sunday, I also allow myself to have a little bit of everything I like during sunday dinner. I dont have one food in particular and I am happy to report I have not had chocolate in almost 10 weeks. Im just afraid that once I start I wont stop. I even passed up reese's peanut butter cups the other day. It was hard but I did it.

Does anyone else get extreme anxiety before going on vacation. I have felt panicy all day. I think Im just worried Im going to forget something but I have to go to the bank tomorrow and take out our money to go and I just cant get over this feeling that I am going to get there and something is going to be wrong with my direct deposit or something and I wont have any money for vacation. I know its ridiculous but I cant get it out of my head. Just wondered if there is anyone else on here that might be as nutty as me so it makes me not feel so silly.

Have a great night!

 

[cclovesdis]

Does anyone else get extreme anxiety before going on vacation. I have felt panicy all day. I think Im just worried Im going to forget something but I have to go to the bank tomorrow and take out our money to go and I just cant get over this feeling that I am going to get there and something is going to be wrong with my direct deposit or something and I wont have any money for vacation. I know its ridiculous but I cant get it out of my head. Just wondered if there is anyone else on here that might be as nutty as me so it makes me not feel so silly.

Have a great night!

You are not nutty. I get like that too. I actually vomitted before a trip to WDW last January. Probably TMI, but that's how nervous I was. I don't know what it was exactly. Packing and not knowing a lot about the weather, being nervous about flying in/out of New England in snow season, something...Sending good vibes that everything goes smoothly at the bank. And, most importantly, Have a great trip!





Well, I popped on earlier and read through a few pages and was shocked to read that I was the #1 loser this past week. It really made my very rough day. I knew I had a good week, but I didn't realize it was that good. Unfortunately, I'm expecting a huge gain this week. I really stayed on plan, until today. I was pretty sick this morning and my doctor's suggestion was to increase my salt intake. I was just about to reply earlier when my mom decided that was a good time to leave for the grocery store and Wal-Mart. I needed a few things at Wal-Mart and actually had to go to grocery store on a quest to find higher salt, but low point foods. I didn't have much luck nor am I looking forward to the huge gain that'll be all water weight. My doctor did say to drink lots of water, but I can only spend so much time running back and forth between my desk and the bathroom rotfl before I start to feel guilty about not doing my job.

QOTD: I don't watch a lot of TV. I am enjoying Losing It With Jillian, although I do watch that on Fancast.

Tomorrow's QOTD: Just about anything that falls in the dessert category. 1 point fudge bars are great! There's something really rewarding about having a well-planned day that includes a dessert whether it's 1 point or 10.

Thanks for all the compliments on my great week last week. Let's finish this week strong. I know I'll be doing my best even if it means lots more salt than I usually feed my body. Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC

 

[Craftydawn]

Hmmmm..QOTD for Tuesday: What is your favorite singer or band of all time?

We love Journey in this house! Our wedding song was When You Love A Woman. We've seen them twice in concert. Miss Steve Perry but have enjoyed his replacements. Just watched their Live in Manila concert last week and it was amazing! I'm also a big Duran Duran fan as well as Styx! Josh Groban is a new favorite!

LOVE Josh Groban. Saw him in concert a couple of years ago. Incredible voice.

Good Morning Everyone!

Teen- Old school Rap, Boyz II Men, New Kids on the block

Its funny how your taste changes over time.

Have a great tuesday!

That's exactly right! I can't function if my house is a mess!



How could I forget NKOTB? Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa Hangin' Tough. And I forgot about my little blip in late high school of country. Being from the South, it's unavoidable, I guess. Now, I can't really take it AT ALL, unless they mainstream it. And I do love my top 40. It's nice b/c DD and I like the same music now! (She likes some of my old school rap, her friends give her a hard time, and then it shows up as part of a new song, and when she knows the beat, suddenly it's cool!)

My tastes don't seem to have changed much. I LOVE New Kids still and I am 35. My BFF and I drove over 10 hours from Cali to Utah to see them in concert after seeing them here at home. We drove over the morning of the show then drove home the next morning. Ummm...this was a year and a half ago!!! They are still my faves and DH gives me a hard time. However, he is the one he encouraged me to go.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Yea CC!!!! Congrats on being the BL!

Thanks! I will admit that I am not pleased with they way the "after" pictures look, I think I'll call them "during". My mom came over today for a bit, and made the comment that the camera really does add weight, b/c I am really smaller than I look in them. I had to hug her!

My stomach still feels like someone blew up a balloon and filled it with cement for extra fun. Mom brought over some corn on the cob and cantaloupe for lunch, it was good, and helped a small bit, but I am about to decide I need to fast just fruit, or something to get back to feeling better. I am just miserable. I did lose 1.5 yesterday, but still a looonng way to go to get anywhere to close to where I was when I left. I have been putting benefiber in my water, coffee, and tea, also.

Hang in there Taryn. FWIW--I see my pictures from my trip and feel the same way. I keep thinking... if only I didn't have this flab, etc. You know how much healthier you are than you were in January and you know you can do this! I think you look great in the pictures!

Parents will be here an extra week. Dad has to have 7 teeth pulled plus follow up appointments. Guess DH and I will try to get out a few extra times. Can't wait until Friday night when we get to go to the Red Sox game. May have to work tomorrow if my client I canceled tonight can come. He works in the offices behind the spa.

I'll post tomorrow's QOTD later and also let you know how the Harry Potter game is!

Tracey--Ice, Ice Ice for your Dad. My DS and his BFF got their wisdom teeth removed at the same time. We iced, they didn't. DS had a really easy recovery, best friend didn't. Might not have been the ice, but I don't think it hurt.

Popping in from Disneyworld, it's hot!!
I'm sweating, a lot!!!
Eating a lot of food, NOT!!!!
I ran out of rhymes, that's all I got.


Just wanted to say hey before heading out to dinner. I've been drinking about 8 - 10 bottles of water a day so I'm getting that in. Eating a lot of light weight vegetarian meals, just can't do meat and starches in this weather.

Have a great time!!!

2 - Had my heart set on popcorn with butter, planned on eating it and then did eat it. In the end, I felt horrible after eating it. My stomach actually felt horrible. I don't know if it was even worth eating it. I have decided that in the future, I may have a couple of pieces from the kids but I don't think I will eat it any more. As much as I loved it...I did not love how it made me feel.

Have a great night everyone!
Jen

Try it without butter. I get a small and share with DH without butter and it solves my salty/crunchy craving.

its been a crazy couple of nights getting set for our mini-vacation. Thursday is a stat for me (CANADA DAY!), and I added Fri & Mon to make an extra long weekend. We'll be heading out a road trip through Jasper & Banff National parks, and then over to Alberta to visit the Calgary Zoo, and then up a little north to see DH's grandparents (their 60th anniversary is next week) and take in a CFL football game It'll be a fun, jam-packed weekend.
Still have to finish packing everything up though

Have a great time!

I know it is 20 years since ds was born 20 years ago today ( I no longer have any teenagers) and came home just in time for the 4th of July. He slept through the fireworks that night.

We are going out to his college to take him out to dinner tonight to celebrate his birthday. He has gotten most of his presents from us so the only thing I will bring him is the meatloafs I made him for his freezer. He will also get all the cards that have been collecting on the table for him. That will be enough presents for him.



Have a great day everyone. Congrats to all the big winners this week.

Dona--

Little Victory!!

We went out to Culver's last night. I knew ahead of time, so hopped online to check nutritional information. (For anyone who eats at Culver's their site rocks, you can click and un-click components of a menu item to get a good calorie and nutrition count)

I had a complete meal, sandwich, side and drink for 448 calories. Grilled chicken sandwich, bun, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mashed potatoes and gravy.

SO nice to go out and not feel like a stuffed little pig when I left.

Congrats!

I'm a little annoyed I didn't get up and do the 10M I had planned for today. But, I'm having some trouble with my eyes, and I need to go to the doctor today to get that taken care of. Milky discharge, itching some burning, but no sensitivity to light so I don't think it's pink eye. I have an appt. at noon, so hopefully I'll be able to get some medicine, get my contacts back in my eyes, and get moving soon!

On the bright side, my eating is definitely right on track. I just have to hope that will be enough to see me to a loss this week. As long as I don't have a big gain, I won't beat myself up too much.

Maria

Maria--I saw your later post. I would go crazy without my contacts. Glad it's something that's not too hard to treat.

Well, I'm staying home from work today. DD was complaining about a tummy ache when I picked her up yesterday and wouldn't eat anything at all. Later in the evening and during the night she vomited several times. She seems a little better this morning, but we're still home for the day and, so far, have watched Tinkerbell The Lost Treasure and now we're about 20 minutes into Sleeping Beauty. I think we're all gonna be fine.

I always have a much harder time staying on-plan when I'm at home rather than at the office. Maybe I'll just take a really long nap! After all, I can't munch if I'm asleep!

Hope your DD is feeling better!

QOTD: Right now I am looking forward to "The Closer" starting.

I love the Closer. I would say it's my favorite show, that and Rescue Me. We don't have cable, so we watch everything on Netflix, after the fact.

Does anyone else get extreme anxiety before going on vacation. I have felt panicy all day. I think Im just worried Im going to forget something but I have to go to the bank tomorrow and take out our money to go and I just cant get over this feeling that I am going to get there and something is going to be wrong with my direct deposit or something and I wont have any money for vacation. I know its ridiculous but I cant get it out of my head. Just wondered if there is anyone else on here that might be as nutty as me so it makes me not feel so silly.

Have a great night!

I get really stressed out. I have little mini-anxiety attacks usually right before we leave. Hope you have a great trip!

Good evening everyone! We lost power last night from 8-12 so between that and being at work today, I was 5 pages behind. Things are going well here. Did my last workout after work before our 10k on Saturday. I missed my goal for June by .4, but at least I was down for the month.

Hope everyone has a nice evening!

 

[my3princes]

I figured I would answer the QOTD tonight since tomorrow I really need to focus at work and wont be home until later. Its my last day of work before vacation. Friday is a day of packing and saturday we are off on our way

My special reward: If I am good all week I allow myself a glass of ice tea at my nana's on a sunday, I also allow myself to have a little bit of everything I like during sunday dinner. I dont have one food in particular and I am happy to report I have not had chocolate in almost 10 weeks. Im just afraid that once I start I wont stop. I even passed up reese's peanut butter cups the other day. It was hard but I did it.

Does anyone else get extreme anxiety before going on vacation. I have felt panicy all day. I think Im just worried Im going to forget something but I have to go to the bank tomorrow and take out our money to go and I just cant get over this feeling that I am going to get there and something is going to be wrong with my direct deposit or something and I wont have any money for vacation. I know its ridiculous but I cant get it out of my head. Just wondered if there is anyone else on here that might be as nutty as me so it makes me not feel so silly.

Have a great night!

We leave for our trip 2 weeks from today and I've already started to panic. Trying to pack for WDW, US, Seaworld and a western caribbean cruise is tough in and of itself, but the fact that we are driving (7 of us) in the van means that each person can only have one bag. As it is we are fully using the roof rack and hitch rack. I was in Walmart today thinking that I needed to pull out rain gear and many other things and wondering where I am going to pack them I'm sure it will all come together, but I certainly feel the panic.



Thursday QOTD: I allow myself to eat a bit of everything, it's all about portion control and counting points. My big reward is our vacations. I can stick to a plan as long as I have something to look forward to.

 

[Connie96]

QOTD: What is your favorite reward treat?

Well, lately, I have been enjoying a single serve Horizon chocolate milk a little while after I get back from running.

Hope your DD is feeling better!

Thanks. She's doing fine. It's one of those goofy things that kids get. Puking with no apparent cause and no other symptoms for several hours and then, it's like it never happened. So, back to normal and back to work in the morning.

 

[flipflopmom]

Just stopping in for a quick second. Working on my TR, and came across a picture for you. I hate to put this picture up, b/c I look a mess, didn't do anything to my hair, and it is NOT flattering, but it is for you guys.

When we went to Ohana breakfast, I told Mickey that I had a hug to give him from some great Disney lovin' friends, especially one named Cam.

Here you go:

 

[tigger813]

Thanks for the wishes for Mom and Dad! Dad has the highest tolerance for pain of anyone I know. He's had an absess (sp?) for a while and hasn't complained about it once. I'm going with my mom when he has the surgery. Dentist is being very careful and is going to take his time due to Dad's Parkinson's.

Gotta get moving. Back from my walk with Mom. Walked to Dunkin' and had a small iced tea and a wake up wrap! So, that was breakfast! Dropping the kids off at VBS and then heading over to work for awhile. Then picking up the kids and my mom and heading to pick up an EZ up tent at Sears. They were on sale plus got 10% off and then got another almost $10 off for using my rewards card! Not bad for something that would have been $70 at Kmart!

Time for a shower and to get dressed!

Have a great day! Pork or swordfish, potatoes and veggies for supper tonight! One more day until DH and I go to the Red Sox game! Just hope they play better than last night!

 

[jennz]

Just stopping in for a quick second. Working on my TR, and came across a picture for you. I hate to put this picture up, b/c I look a mess, didn't do anything to my hair, and it is NOT flattering, but it is for you guys.

When we went to Ohana breakfast, I told Mickey that I had a hug to give him from some great Disney lovin' friends, especially one named Cam.

Here you go:

That's great that you did that!! Do you know what I see in that picture? A skinny lady striking a pose!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning everyone. Well, I got up at 6, did wiifit for 30 min, got showered, got everything ready for camp, lunches for us, got the boy up and fed him breakfast, thinking I'm going to have lots of time to come on and dis, and I have 10 minutes til we need to leave. Where does the time go to in the morning. I do miss my dis time when he gets on the bus for school.

Maybe I'll have a quiet day at work and will be able to sneak on and catch up on the thread.

Taryn- LOve the picture!! You look fabulous!!! You must be so proud of yourself. I gotta go back and read about your trip. I hope it was magical.

Lindsay- I do get panicky a little before a vacation and when I find myself doing that, I try to take a deep breath, and relax, and remember where we are going there is usually stores nearby and we can get anything we need. Now, when we went to mexico, I was a nut. I think I brought 6 epipens and 4 boxes of benadryl, just in case. Take a deep breath, and think "i'm almost on vacation!!!! Yay!!!!"

Congrats to this weeks biggest losers!!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

A big thank you to tigger813 for being our coach this week and an early welcome to my3princes our incoming coach starting tomorrow. Thank you for all you do for us!

Please be sure and PM those weights to LuvBaloo and COW numbers to jenanderson tomorrow!

We went out to Culver's last night. I knew ahead of time, so hopped online to check nutritional information. (For anyone who eats at Culver's their site rocks, you can click and un-click components of a menu item to get a good calorie and nutrition count)

I had a complete meal, sandwich, side and drink for 448 calories. Grilled chicken sandwich, bun, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mashed potatoes and gravy.

SO nice to go out and not feel like a stuffed little pig when I left.

And it's so nice to be able to figure out what you ate and now wonder what the damage was!

We leave (start our drive to Florida) 2 weeks from today I guess I'd better start preparing.

It won't be long now! Isn't your vacation for three week! Fabulous!

Went and saw the midnight showing of Eclipse last night. Stayed away from the popcorn and the snacks and had ice water (with extra ice, thank you). Great movie... great time spent with my amazing 13 year old daughter.

Aren't you a cool Mom going to the midnight show?

QOTD: Wednesday: What is your current favorite tv show?

Forgot to answer this one yesterday because I really do not watch tv. I catch bits of Dr Who as DS is watching it and do watch BL when it is on. I'm not even keeping up with Jillian's new show this summer. I would rather read than watch tv.

Thanks to everyone for all the concerned replies and encouragement!

I just got back from the doctor, and I have medicine to put in my eyes three times a day for 7 days. The good news is it's just an irritation, the bad news is it's about to get a lot more irritating -- no contacts for 7 days, and I have to throw out my eye makeup and start over. Wait -- that could be fun! I'm looking for a silver lining since my running is officially on hold. On the bright side, now I will be extremely rested when I start again next Thursday. I'm not working that day, so I'm already definitely planning to do 10M. That should make me feel like I'm back! Now I have to be extremely careful with my food. I will be watching those points like a hawk, and hopefully I will at least not have a big gain this week and next week...

I can't run with my glasses, but I think I *could* ride the exercise bike, so maybe I'll plan to do some of that to hopefully keep the cardio going somewhat.

Maria

Glad that you got some medicine for your eyes. Do you think that you could walk on the TM a little with your glasses or even without? I can't wear contacts so run and walk in my glasses all the time but maybe I don't work out hard enough to make them a problem. Any place to swim around you? It's a bummer but you are doing great, a little bump in the road won't put you off course!

So I have come to the conclusion that it is absolulely impossible for me to lose enough weight by this Sunday to beat my cousin's husband in our weight loss contest. He lost another 1.8 lbs at ww today which makes it even tougher for me to catch up. I hate the fact that men can lose so much easier. I gave it my all though and so far I am down a little over 20 lbs. I'm gonna take that and be very happy about it.

Hey I just noticed I came in 9th this week that's another thing for me to be happy about

Down over 20 lbs is reason to celebrate!

Afternoon everybody, or evening now geeze where does the time go.

I was just thinking of how envious I am of everybody who writing chore lists for their kids last week. I have no kids, so I have nobody but my DH to pawn off chores to

Had a preliminary weigh-in this morning. Not good. UP 3lbs I know we went out for supper the other night because I didn't have anything ready for the slow-cooker and it was WAY too hot to cook, but I didn't think it would be that bad.

But I stuck to my plan today, more or less since I believe that staying on your planned routine for the is the best way to combat an unexpected gain. Don't know if its true, but its a theory.

Good job sticking to plan even when the scale isn't cooperating. It is funny how your body weight can really fluctuate.

Quick Question - Are Jillian's workout DVDs the best out there, and what makes them better than the others?

Any that you'd suggest over others? (I see her mentioned a lot here and was wondering)

I've tried Jillian's DVDs as well as Leslie Sansone and a couple of the Biggest Loser DVDs. I think Jillian's and the Biggest Loser DVDs are the most intense. But maybe it is just because I am doing moves that I haven't in a long time. There are some folks on our thread doing P90X and some others so hopefully they will chime in soon.

I'm all about the treats when I've done a good job!

QOTD: What is your favorite reward treat?

For those that know me from the previous challenges it is my daily handful of M&Ms and my weekend Raspberry White Russians! If I can get through the week without it being a total disaster I feel I deserve a treat!

Of course I've been rewarding myself due to my headaches the past two days. Had a KitKat bar and some M&Ms. I did get in another mile walking tonight. I never got to do WATP today. I'm hoping I can do it tomorrow. No clients scheduled but I will go over to work to get a few things done that I've been neglecting. The client that I canceled yesterday wanted to come Friday at 5. Normally I would go back but I'm going to a Red Sox game so couldn't do it this week.

Back to playing Lego HP with DH since the kids have gone to bed. Later we'll listen to the podcast and fold some laundry! DH has me hooked!

Sorry for your headaches and busy week. Thank you for being our coach this week through thick and thin!

My favorite reward treat lately is an iced, nonfat hazelnut latte from Starbucks. I use it as a little break for work sometimes. I also went through a little Drumsticks phase there but it was getting to be too much so I stopped buying them.

I figured I would answer the QOTD tonight since tomorrow I really need to focus at work and wont be home until later. Its my last day of work before vacation. Friday is a day of packing and saturday we are off on our way

My special reward: If I am good all week I allow myself a glass of ice tea at my nana's on a sunday, I also allow myself to have a little bit of everything I like during sunday dinner. I dont have one food in particular and I am happy to report I have not had chocolate in almost 10 weeks. Im just afraid that once I start I wont stop. I even passed up reese's peanut butter cups the other day. It was hard but I did it.

Have a great time on your vacation and enjoy!

Good evening everyone! We lost power last night from 8-12 so between that and being at work today, I was 5 pages behind. Things are going well here. Did my last workout after work before our 10k on Saturday. I missed my goal for June by .4, but at least I was down for the month.

Great job being down for the month and you were really close to your goal!

Thanks. She's doing fine. It's one of those goofy things that kids get. Puking with no apparent cause and no other symptoms for several hours and then, it's like it never happened. So, back to normal and back to work in the morning.

Glad that your DD is feeling better!

I thought that you might enjoy this calendar I received from Sparkpeople called 31 Days to Less Stress. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calendar_2007-07.pdf
I think we can all use a little extra help in this area -- some days more than others!

Have a great day all!

 

[flipflopmom]

I gave it my all though and so far I am down a little over 20 lbs. I'm gonna take that and be very happy about it.
Hey I just noticed I came in 9th this week that's another thing for me to be happy about

You are doing so great!!!!! Be proud!

Quick Question - Are Jillian's workout DVDs the best out there, and what makes them better than the others?

Any that you'd suggest over others? (I see her mentioned a lot here and was wondering)

Okay, I'lll address this, since I bring her up most often. I have 3 of her DVD's and I'll review them quickly (yeah, right.)

30 Day Shred - approx. 25-30 minutes of circuit. Cardio, abs, strength. Great for when you are short of time, but intense during that time.

No More Trouble Zones - I this DVD. All strength, you need handweights. I can tell such a difference in my arms when I do it. It's about 45 minutes, but broken into to circuits that you can decide which ones to do. I've only done it through once, each segment, except one for core, does upper and lower body. Lifting with the arms while doing squats, etc. TOUGH AS NAILS!!! I usually do chest, biceps, triceps, and the core, which gives me about 30 minutes. My whole body feels it. Chest flys and crunches at the same time?

Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism: Did this one for the first time yesterday. It's 50 minutes of kick your butt cardio. Kickboxing, Plyo, some aerobic movements, nothing dancy, walking planks, you name it. I am feeling it today. It, too, is broken into segments, so you could tailor to your time and energy.

I love these, as the gym is not an option for me with the girls. I feel I get GREAT workouts at home, on MY schedule. And they are intense!

Hope this helps. They were all fairly inexpensive, I think I paid less than $30 for the set from amazon.

Does anyone else get extreme anxiety before going on vacation. I have felt panicy all day. I think Im just worried Im going to forget something but I have to go to the bank tomorrow and take out our money to go and I just cant get over this feeling that I am going to get there and something is going to be wrong with my direct deposit or something and I wont have any money for vacation. I know its ridiculous but I cant get it out of my head. Just wondered if there is anyone else on here that might be as nutty as me so it makes me not feel so silly.

YES!!!!!! That was me! I was worried the money wouldn't be there, some freak thing would happen and they would block the debit and credit cards thinking they were stolen, you name it. Just take deeeeppp breaths, and enjoy!

Well, I popped on earlier and read through a few pages and was shocked to read that I was the #1 loser this past week. It really made my very rough day. I knew I had a good week, but I didn't realize it was that good. Unfortunately, I'm expecting a huge gain this week. I really stayed on plan, until today. I was pretty sick this morning and my doctor's suggestion was to increase my salt intake. I was just about to reply earlier when my mom decided that was a good time to leave for the grocery store and Wal-Mart. I needed a few things at Wal-Mart and actually had to go to grocery store on a quest to find higher salt, but low point foods. I didn't have much luck nor am I looking forward to the huge gain that'll be all water weight. My doctor did say to drink lots of water, but I can only spend so much time running back and forth between my desk and the bathroom rotfl before I start to feel guilty about not doing my job.

Are you dehydrated??? Drink lots of water!!!! You have a lot to be proud of, head up high girl!!

My tastes don't seem to have changed much. I LOVE New Kids still and I am 35. My BFF and I drove over 10 hours from Cali to Utah to see them in concert after seeing them here at home. We drove over the morning of the show then drove home the next morning. Ummm...this was a year and a half ago!!! They are still my faves and DH gives me a hard time. However, he is the one he encouraged me to go.

you go girl!!!

Hang in there Taryn. FWIW--I see my pictures from my trip and feel the same way. I keep thinking... if only I didn't have this flab, etc. You know how much healthier you are than you were in January and you know you can do this! I think you look great in the pictures!

Good evening everyone! We lost power last night from 8-12 so between that and being at work today, I was 5 pages behind. Things are going well here. Did my last workout after work before our 10k on Saturday. I missed my goal for June by .4, but at least I was down for the month.

Thanks! Did you have bad storms? I hate the power being out! I can't wait to hear about your 10K!!!

We leave for our trip 2 weeks from today and I've already started to panic. Trying to pack for WDW, US, Seaworld and a western caribbean cruise is tough in and of itself, but the fact that we are driving (7 of us) in the van means that each person can only have one bag. As it is we are fully using the roof rack and hitch rack. I was in Walmart today thinking that I needed to pull out rain gear and many other things and wondering where I am going to pack them I'm sure it will all come together, but I certainly feel the panic.

WOW!!!!! You have such an incredible trip planned, but I cannot imagine trying to pack for it, with that amount of space. No advice, just good luck!!! Says the queen of overpackers!

That's great that you did that!! Do you know what I see in that picture? A skinny lady striking a pose!

I was actually talking to him about you guys and on my way for the hug! But thanks!

Good morning everyone. Well, I got up at 6, did wiifit for 30 min, got showered, got everything ready for camp, lunches for us, got the boy up and fed him breakfast, thinking I'm going to have lots of time to come on and dis, and I have 10 minutes til we need to leave. Where does the time go to in the morning. I do miss my dis time when he gets on the bus for school.

And if you are like me, I think - plenty of time, and then I'm late! Have a great day!

QOTD: I don't do well with food rewards. I have no control, so I just try to stay away, and from that kind of thinking at all, honestly. It can't stop! I guess Dis time, as that is my guilty indulgence!

 

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Just a note of thanks to everyone...thanks to you all we watched Swiss Family Robinson last night - loved it again and dd loves it for the first time!, my family is doing c25k, I found a favorite meal w/the General Tso's seasoning to make my favorite chinese dinner at home, I am able to stay focused!, my nails are painted a pretty color, I have great people to vent to so I don't scare dh away!, we have a new show to watch (or a few new shows)...that's off the top of my head.

Thanks for being such great friends!