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

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As for the sister trip, thanks for all the comments. The drama is coming, though I think. It got brought up that maybe we should invite the 5th sister--the one who doesn't talk to me. There is such a long story there, but suffice it to say, it involves my nasty mom and a whole bunch of drama. Anyhow, when I saw the email about inviting her, I thought I was going to have a panic attack. I sat down and calmly wrote that, I was ok with it as long as it did not involve mom and that I was only going to be able to provide one room, so we'd have to come up with a way to get another room. All day, I have been near tears and trying not to regret starting this whole thing. I also pointed out that Disney is my happy place, and I was not going to do drama there. I read the whole thing to Mike, and he said I was way more gracious than he thought I would or should be. I miss my sisters and would love to see them, but we all have so much baggage from how horribly we were treated. The four of us (minus the one who doesn't talk to me) have great lives, but it seems like when we are together there is a lot of tension. Maybe most of that is normal sibling stuff. I know it's really terrible, but I keep thinking what if they change their minds about coming, then I can just invite some of my WISH friends to stay with me at BWV. Ok, sorry for the long post. It's been brewing all day, and I think I really just did need to cry a little about the whole thing. I guess I just get so sad, because I tried so hard to be good to my youngest sister, yet she still won't talk to me. Ok sorry, for the book.

:hug: Rose -- It occurs to me that four adult women (or 5) who are used to things their own way might be much happier in 2 rooms anyway. I know it would be more expensive, but it might make it a lot more pleasant if you are sharing a bathroom with just 1 other person, and you have your own bed...Just throwing it out there. I don't have siblings, but I find it hard enough to share a room with dh and ds :rolleyes1

Oh, and I think not killing dh is a major accomplishment, after those hills! :scared1:

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Sunday QOTD- What is your favorite non-disney vacation spot?

Our favorite is Bermuda. We love to cruise, and it's our favorite destination. The pink sand beaches, the friendly people, the stores where no one is begging you to buy and will let you out the door (we are not overly fond of the Bahamas or the Caribbean for that reason), it all just adds up to a wonderful trip. We like that the ship docks once and then we use it as a floating hotel, it's nice not to have to be back on board early every day.


I ran 10M this morning (22 more to go this week!), and it felt great to move again at first -- then I realized how hot it is. I was on the TM with fans, water (I drank 2 bottles, a first!), and clif blocks, but the last half mile kicked my bum, and I had to slow down more than I wanted to. I am so glad I made myself get moving again, even with the heat. It's easier to take the next steps after the first one ;)

The menus are made for the week, and dh is grocery shopping right now. I am all set to stay in my pts target. I plan to hit everything really hard for the next 6 weeks so I can leave on my vacation lighter, healthier, and most importantly, feeling great! :yay:

I need to get going with the Tivo -- since my dad has been here ds has been missing his favorites. I promised him a "Whobilation" today -- I have 3 episodes of Dr. Who tivo'd, so we're having a marathon! :cool2:

Maria :upsidedow
 
Good morning!
I'm feeling pretty good this morning. Only up .2 from my Saturday french fry splurge. And nothing hurts from yesterday, so that's a good thing.:thumbsup2 Glad everyone enjoyed the run story. We are able to laugh about it today, especially since nothing hurts! I'm going to double check Mike's plan for next week--just in case.;)

Maria--Yea for the 10 miles.:banana: You are definitely right about the room, and I'm really hoping that even if it's just 4 someone will decide to spring for another room. It's a short trip, so I think I can deal with it for a few days. One of the sisters does not have a lot of money, so this was my way of trying to help out. I feel like I've done my part--so we'll see what they come up with. It's so early, I'm still waiting to see if they all actually register.:rolleyes1 We've tried to meet up before and it's fallen apart, so I am definitely in a wait and see attitude. Mike said he would be more than happy to come for the weekend to keep me company if he needs to. That it would be hard with all those princesses, but he'd do if he had to.:rotfl:

Pamela--nice to hear from you!

QOTD--our trips lately have consisted of disney and SC to see DS. At Easter we picked him up and went to HHI for a few days. We love the beach, and may take a day trip to the beach when we're at WDW in December.

Hope everyone is having a great day!
 
Thank you so much everyone for the comments on my mom, my guilt,and my dream. I keep thinking I'm moving on but I guess you really don't move on, just learn to live without the person.


QOTD: Scotland!! Leaving in 8 days...I'm so excited!
 
Maria--Yea for the 10 miles.:banana: You are definitely right about the room, and I'm really hoping that even if it's just 4 someone will decide to spring for another room. It's a short trip, so I think I can deal with it for a few days. One of the sisters does not have a lot of money, so this was my way of trying to help out. I feel like I've done my part--so we'll see what they come up with. It's so early, I'm still waiting to see if they all actually register.:rolleyes1 We've tried to meet up before and it's fallen apart, so I am definitely in a wait and see attitude. Mike said he would be more than happy to come for the weekend to keep me company if he needs to. That it would be hard with all those princesses, but he'd do if he had to.:rotfl:

Oh, I think you are doing plenty -- I was thinking one of the others should step up...and men do run the princess -- there aren't a ton, but he wouldn't be the only one if he decided to do it!

I hope it works out and they do register -- I think that would make a great event even more fun for you!

Maria :upsidedow
 

QOTD....last year we went on a royal car cruise....it was wonderful, i loved visiting a new island everyday :) . i would def do it again, soon. I think that is why i love WDW because there is so many places to visit (resorts for restaurants, parks!).:lovestruc

weighed myself this morning to see if eating that redvelvet cake tricked my body to lose weight....what do you know, it decided to hold on to an extra pound for old times sake. :rotfl2:
that's okay,I'm back on track today......
 
I'm supposed to be paying bills, right now, but had to share. I was looking at our cc statement online and saw a charge to runningskirts.com. I asked Mike, and he said--I can never surprise you! Turns out it was in the mailbox--we forgot to get the mail yesterday.:goodvibes He even ordered the right size. He bought it for me for finishing my first race, and cause I like to be girly--pink with white polka dots.:goodvibes
 
Doing much better food and drink wise I think. DBil took his kids and mine to see Despicable Me! DB and DSil left late this morning. Mom, Dad and DSis are at the grocery store. DH and I are watching the Red Sox and I'm downloading some audiobooks for DD1 and myself. It's quiet and I'm loving it!

Had a small piece of coffee cake for breakfast and my protein water. Watched the triathlon which was fun as always. Had a small bit of ribs and some steak tips and onion on salad for lunch and few chips and spicy dip. Drinking a bottle of water now. DH's pulled pork is almost done.

Parents and sister are back from the grocery store so I think I'll head back outside and sit. It's 92 here but breezy. Probably have more salad with supper later. If I drink it will only be one raspberry white Russian. Hoping to run and walk tomorrow morning so I have to really hydrate myself today.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
 
Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the congrats for my great day yesterday. I am happy to share that I had another great day today. I still have 1.5 points left for the day, so I'll probably have some pudding like I did last night. I need some more dairy for the day anyway, so that works out perfectly.

Taryn-I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for tomorrow. I pushed it up to next week and then started feeling a little off again so she recommended that I push it up to tomorrow or Tuesday (based on her schedule). I was very appreciative of the fact that she had openings on such short notice. (I e-mailed her with my concerns on Thursday mid-day.) And, to top it off, she had 3 openings that were at times that I didn't even need to miss work! I feel much better just knowing that I have the appointment tomorrow. The salt/sodium continues to worry me. I feel like I intake enough, but I'm just not sure. I really want to leave the appointment tomorrow with lots of information so I know exactly how much I need and how exercise may or may not impact things as well as how I can continue to lose weight instead of yo-yoing up and down so much. I still think the scale is part of the problem, though. It's tricky, because some days I lose a little bit and some days I lose a lot. The same is true for gaining. Like today, I was down 1.5. Tomorrow, I could be down 5.5. It's too inconsistent. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

I started the morning off with eating some watermelon. I got in all my servings of fruits/veggies for the day, plus my water. My exercise for the day was Level 1 of the 30-Day Shred. I am hoping to make doing that more of a regular thing.

Time to go find a fan. It is so hot here. I can't imagine what it must be like further south.

Have a great week everyone!

CC
 
The menus are made for the week, and dh is grocery shopping right now. I am all set to stay in my pts target. I plan to hit everything really hard for the next 6 weeks so I can leave on my vacation lighter, healthier, and most importantly, feeling great! :yay:

Maria :upsidedow

You are well on your way to that lighter, healthier you!

BTW, wasn't it your son who was interested in designing theme park rides? Did you know about the movie at the Omni Theater at the Museum of Science called "The Science of the Thrill Ride"? I noticed it last week when I took DD to the MOS for the whale exhibit. I can't wait to take DS to see the thrill ride movie! And of course, I thought of you and your DS.

QOTD: Scotland!! Leaving in 8 days...I'm so excited!

SUPER jealous! Be sure to write a great trip report so I can live vicariously through you!

I'm supposed to be paying bills, right now, but had to share. I was looking at our cc statement online and saw a charge to runningskirts.com. I asked Mike, and he said--I can never surprise you! Turns out it was in the mailbox--we forgot to get the mail yesterday.:goodvibes He even ordered the right size. He bought it for me for finishing my first race, and cause I like to be girly--pink with white polka dots.:goodvibes

Lucky girl! I need to look into those skirts. I'm sick of running in rejects... cheap knit shorts and t-shirts too stained to wear in public is my standard running attire! Class, huh? :lmao:

Okay..... it took some effort and I had to practically wrestle the mouse and keyboard away from DD (she was playing on FB), but I made it on this thread twice today! Thankfully it moved slowly today and I didn't have too much to catch up with!

Off to grab a healthy dessert and watch a movie with DD....................P
 
I'm supposed to be paying bills, right now, but had to share. I was looking at our cc statement online and saw a charge to runningskirts.com. I asked Mike, and he said--I can never surprise you! Turns out it was in the mailbox--we forgot to get the mail yesterday.:goodvibes He even ordered the right size. He bought it for me for finishing my first race, and cause I like to be girly--pink with white polka dots.:goodvibes

ahhh what a nice guy. the skirt sounds cute. My goal is to loose enough weight so that I can wear skirts to run. Not that I couldnt now but I just dont think they would be flattering. :lmao:

I just got done running a 5K around my home. 37:13 I am exhausted from being in the heat all day and then running. I need to get the kiddos to bed and prepare for tomorrow. Im not sure if I will get a day of work in or not. My ds2 spiked a fever again and is drooling and talking funny, I looked in his throat and think it might be strep. I will take him to work with me in the morning since I work at the peds office. If its strep I will come back home but if hes doing ok and the strep is neg. Im going to give him some motrin and take him to school. I know horrible, right. We will see how the day unfolds.
 
We are going over to my nana's to spend the day with my family. The kids play in the kiddie pools and sprinklers outside and we cook out. It should be fun and I am feeling confident that I can make healthy choices. My family seems to have really picked up on my healthier eating and makes sure to include good choices.

Sounds like a wonderful day!!!!! I love family days!!!

I feel like I have been missing a daily phone call with my best friend! I don't have a lot of RL friends and I count on all of you to keep me sane. Plus I love to share what is going on in your lives, both good and bad.
Well said!!!! And your Newcation sounds so very nice!! Glad you are back!!

I ran 10M this morning (22 more to go this week!), and it felt great to move again at first -- then I realized how hot it is. I was on the TM with fans, water (I drank 2 bottles, a first!), and clif blocks, but the last half mile kicked my bum, and I had to slow down more than I wanted to. I am so glad I made myself get moving again, even with the heat. It's easier to take the next steps after the first one ;)

Maria - can I just :worship: every time you post???? What is a clif block?

Good morning!
I'm feeling pretty good this morning. Only up .2 from my Saturday french fry splurge. And nothing hurts from yesterday, so that's a good thing.:thumbsup I'm going to double check Mike's plan for next week--just in case.;)

Glad you are feeling good! :thumbsup2 And your DH is sooo very sweet!

QOTD: Scotland!! Leaving in 8 days...I'm so excited!

That is so awesome! You gotta take and post pictures - on a dream list for me someday. :love: So glad you are getting to go!!!

what do you know, it decided to hold on to an extra pound for old times sake.
:lmao: Glad you are back on track!


I started the morning off with eating some watermelon. I got in all my servings of fruits/veggies for the day, plus my water. My exercise for the day was Level 1 of the 30-Day Shred. I am hoping to make doing that more of a regular thing.
CC - good luck tomorrow, keep us posted! And good for you on the shred!


I will take him to work with me in the morning since I work at the peds office. If its strep I will come back home but if hes doing ok and the strep is neg. Im going to give him some motrin and take him to school. I know horrible, right. We will see how the day unfolds.
Hope he is better soon!

QOTD: A small beach. Used to go to Myrtle in SC, got too crowded. I like my beach trips calm! We've done Oak Island, NC, Cherry Grove SC, OBX.. Loved Disney's resort Hilton Head at New Year's Eve, one day we'll skip WDW and do a week there in summer.

Well, I did eat more today than usual, feel bloated regardless, came home and put it all in spark, and still in my daily calories????? Did have some pintos, so I feel a bit MORE bloated! Hoping I can make it through my run tomorrow! Just crampy and blah all day. Not a lot to say tonight. Benjamin Franklin - "A full belly makes a dull brain." Got the kitchen really clean tonight for the first time this week. Yay.

Night
 
Just jumping on to post the reminder list. Haven't read any posts since Friday, but I'll get caught up tomorrow.

Here's the list of names who haven't reported in yet for July 16th. There's still time to be counted in the results!

50sjayne
A.Mickey
bellaphia
CaptJackSparrowsGirl
cativa
Craftydawn
crzy4pooh
DisneyTaylors
dizcrazy
donac
happysmyly
jbm02
jennz
keenercam
lecach
lisah0711
LMDisneygirl
LMO429
MJonesMBA2001
MushyMushy
My2Pixies
my3princes
N&B'smom
NCRedding
Piglet18
pinkle
planaholic
redwalker
RENThead09
sherry
Tinker'n'Fun
wtpclc
 
Saturday qotd- What is your favorite, healthy summer meal ?

Hmmm... I can't think of a favorite. Grilled anything. Meat or veggies. Fresh summer fruit of any kind.

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Sunday QOTD- What is your favorite non-disney vacation spot?

We love Las Vegas. While WDW and Vegas are at opposite ends of the spectrum, they are both about as far from "real life" as you can get and isn't that what vacation is for?! :thumbsup2
 
Sat QOTD: A salad with grilled chicken on top.

Sun QOTD: Haven't done much non-Disney vacations in a few years. DH and I spent a night in Boston in December which was nice. We're planning on heading to Storyland with the girls for a few days in August and camping at a friend's cabin the end of August. I need to get new sleeping bags today when I go out with my mom and sister.

Neighbor didn't show up this morning which doesn't surprise me since she went camping all weekend. Waiting for niece to wake up so we can go for a run this morning. Had a few charlie horse's last night from not stretching enough yesterday after my run/walk. Will also walk with Mom and DD1.

Fell asleep watching Dinner Impossible with DH last night. I'll need to take a nap this afternoon so I can stay awake tonight. I had trouble getting up this morning but I did it. We'll see how the running goes today!

Leftovers today mostly on salads: steak tips, ribs and pulled pork. DH did a great job on the meat as usual. It was all a big hit!

Time for some water before I head out on my run, but niece isn't awake yet!
 
weighed myself this morning to see if eating that redvelvet cake tricked my body to lose weight....what do you know, it decided to hold on to an extra pound for old times sake. :rotfl2:
that's okay,I'm back on track today......
:rotfl: Glad your back on track, and I love your positive attitude. That will bring you success for sure.

I'm supposed to be paying bills, right now, but had to share. I was looking at our cc statement online and saw a charge to runningskirts.com. I asked Mike, and he said--I can never surprise you! Turns out it was in the mailbox--we forgot to get the mail yesterday.:goodvibes He even ordered the right size. He bought it for me for finishing my first race, and cause I like to be girly--pink with white polka dots.:goodvibes
Aw, that is so sweet. And he ordered it before he tortured you with the hills to arrive after the torture. Pretty good timing on his part.

Our favorite is Bermuda. We love to cruise, and it's our favorite destination. The pink sand beaches, the friendly people, the stores where no one is begging you to buy and will let you out the door (we are not overly fond of the Bahamas or the Caribbean for that reason), it all just adds up to a wonderful trip. We like that the ship docks once and then we use it as a floating hotel, it's nice not to have to be back on board early every day.


I ran 10M this morning (22 more to go this week!), and it felt great to move again at first -- then I realized how hot it is. I was on the TM with fans, water (I drank 2 bottles, a first!), and clif blocks, but the last half mile kicked my bum, and I had to slow down more than I wanted to. I am so glad I made myself get moving again, even with the heat. It's easier to take the next steps after the first one ;)

The menus are made for the week, and dh is grocery shopping right now. I am all set to stay in my pts target. I plan to hit everything really hard for the next 6 weeks so I can leave on my vacation lighter, healthier, and most importantly, feeling great! :yay:
Nice work on the run and the menus. Have you done the boston to bermuda cruise? I've heard it's rougher than caribbean cruises, but it would be so convenient. I haven't cruised, but am planning one for my 50th in 3.5 yrs, always thought disney cruise, but am looking into all the options too.

I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for tomorrow. I pushed it up to next week and then started feeling a little off again so she recommended that I push it up to tomorrow or Tuesday (based on her schedule). I was very appreciative of the fact that she had openings on such short notice. (I e-mailed her with my concerns on Thursday mid-day.) And, to top it off, she had 3 openings that were at times that I didn't even need to miss work! I feel much better just knowing that I have the appointment tomorrow. The salt/sodium continues to worry me. I feel like I intake enough, but I'm just not sure. I really want to leave the appointment tomorrow with lots of information so I know exactly how much I need and how exercise may or may not impact things as well as how I can continue to lose weight instead of yo-yoing up and down so much. I still think the scale is part of the problem, though. It's tricky, because some days I lose a little bit and some days I lose a lot. The same is true for gaining. Like today, I was down 1.5. Tomorrow, I could be down 5.5. It's too inconsistent. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Good luck at the doctors' today.:hug:

I'm sick of running in rejects... cheap knit shorts and t-shirts too stained to wear in public is my standard running attire! Class, huh? :lmao:
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My outfits are similar, maybe it's new england!:rotfl: But my shoes do look nice.;)

Im not sure if I will get a day of work in or not. My ds2 spiked a fever again and is drooling and talking funny, I looked in his throat and think it might be strep. I will take him to work with me in the morning since I work at the peds office. If its strep I will come back home but if hes doing ok and the strep is neg. Im going to give him some motrin and take him to school. I know horrible, right. We will see how the day unfolds.
:hug: That's handy you can bring him right in and know, and it is not horrible to send him to school. It's so hard when they are sick, and you need to work, and you worry if you send him, but if you don't he's going to be perfectly fine all day. Good luck. When michael's been sick and on the fence of going to school, I"ll usually send him, and then worry all day, but he most often perfectly fine. That motrin does work wonders.

Well, I did eat more today than usual, feel bloated regardless, came home and put it all in spark, and still in my daily calories????? Did have some pintos, so I feel a bit MORE bloated! Hoping I can make it through my run tomorrow! Just crampy and blah all day. Not a lot to say tonight. Benjamin Franklin - "A full belly makes a dull brain." Got the kitchen really clean tonight for the first time this week. Yay.

Night
That's great you're still in your calories after thinking you ate so much more. I hope those dang cramps leave you alone soon, and you feel better soon. Love the quote. A full belly pretty much can dull the whole body too.

Just jumping on to post the reminder list. Haven't read any posts since Friday, but I'll get caught up tomorrow.

Here's the list of names who haven't reported in yet for July 16th. There's still time to be counted in the results!
Thanks so much for the reminders, Shannon.

We love Las Vegas. While WDW and Vegas are at opposite ends of the spectrum, they are both about as far from "real life" as you can get and isn't that what vacation is for?! :thumbsup2
I've heard Las Vegas it like a disney world for grown ups.

We're planning on heading to Storyland with the girls for a few days in August and camping at a friend's cabin the end of August. I need to get new sleeping bags today when I go out with my mom and sister.
I love storyland. Last year was the first year we didn't make it up there. I'd like to go when we're in maine with my little nieces and nephews if they havent' been yet. Have a fun run.

QOTD: Scotland!! Leaving in 8 days...I'm so excited!
Whoo hoo!!!!!!:cool1: 7 days now!!! Wicked excited for you!!!

Yesterday was the first day in many weeks that I actually counted points and stayed within my daily points. So I'm going to make this week count. This is the first monday in ages that I weigh less than I weighed on friday too, so that is big motivation for me.

Love hearing about all the vacations. I figured out several years ago, how important vacation is, and that I pretty much work to pay the bills, and have enough left over to take a vacation. I think I came to that realization while I planned our first disney trip in 2006. I was quite obsessed with the planning, and it was such an amazing and fun trip.

I'll have to make a disney question for today.
 
Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney?

We love the animation class in DHS animation studio. It's 30 minutes long and they teach you to draw a character and your drawing is a souvenir. We did it 5 times on our last trip, and I think in the august heat, we may beat that.

Have a wonderful monday everyone!!:)
 
My outfits are similar, maybe it's new england!:rotfl: But my shoes do look nice.;)

Or more likely the "do everything for our child(ren) and spend no time or effort on ourselves" type of thing! I concur on the shoes.... I might look ratty, but my shoes are top-notch!

I've heard Las Vegas it like a disney world for grown ups.

But isn't DISNEY the Disney World for grown ups??? ;)

Wicked excited for you!!!

Umm.... you're giving yourself away as a true New Englander using that word!!


Yesterday was the first day in many weeks that I actually counted points and stayed within my daily points. So I'm going to make this week count. This is the first monday in ages that I weigh less than I weighed on friday too, so that is big motivation for me.

That is HUGE! I often go into Monday a bit frantic feeling the need to make up for my weekend splurge(s). But on the occasions when I do it right and keep control over the weekends, I go into Monday with tremendous motivation to keep going on the right track. You are set up for a great week!

Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney?

:)

Meet characters! I SWEAR I could spend days at Disney without riding (well... without riding MUCH) and just search out characters. Sadlly, as the kids get older they are definitely LESS into meeting characters, so I have to kind of force the issue. But I met Jiminy Cricket for the first time on my trip to WDW in May with DS and I was THRILLED!! I had bought a Verizon Disney app for my phone that gave character meet and greet schedules. Jiminy was schedule to be at the Conservation Station at AK at 1pm... we took the Planet Watch train out there just for that! Met him, took pictures, and took the train right back. Overall it probably took over 30 minutes, but well worth it in my book.... Here's a picture!!

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Happy Monday everyone! The weather looks a bit iffy around here today, but maybe that means that this two week heat wave will be letting up. I don't mind the hot weather, but my electric bill this month is going to be out of control from having to run the AC every night. Usually I run it very sparingly, just when desperately needed... but the nights have been too hot and my house doesn't ventilate well and it just doesn't cool off enough. To save money I've been letting the kids sleep on the floor in our room so we only have to run one AC unit instead of 3... but enough of that!! Plus we shut off the hot tub for this month.... too hot to sit in it for now!

I made one of my favorite low cal meals for dinner last night. Curried chicken.... the recipe is over on the BL recipe thread if anyone is interested. It reminded me again last night how much I love it!! Not a great choice for a hot night, but since I plan my menues in advance, I really didn't know how hot it would be. But it was still delicious. I'm glad I made a double batch!

Hopefully DD's sore throat is better today. She really felt crummy the last few days. Both strep cultures were negative, so we have been sticking with Motrin every 4 hours, lots of drinks and soft foods and REST. Most of this was caused from being overtired, I'm sure. But back to routine today hopefully!

Well... today's exercise is scheduled to be 20 minutes of arms and abs work and 20 minutes of cardio (other than running). Guess I had better get that underway! TTYL..............P
 
Yesterday was the first day in many weeks that I actually counted points and stayed within my daily points. So I'm going to make this week count. This is the first monday in ages that I weigh less than I weighed on friday too, so that is big motivation for me.

Kathy, that is awesome! You are really on track for a great week. Last week was the first Monday that I wasn't up from Friday in a vverryy long time, and had a great week! I bet you are going to give Connie a run for her money!:laughing:

Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney?

Well, We :love: Mickey's Philharmagic, we saw it either 3 or 4 times last month. Also love FOTLK. Neither are "rides"... but I also love love love Wishes, and missed it, even though the summer nightastic fireworks were incredible.

Just back from my first 5M run in a month! Breathing and effort were easier, got into a rhythm early, started planning my class project, and it went by pretty quickly.. I was feeling so good I started to go for 6, but my knees and calves were yelling, so I decided to listen to them. They might know what they are talking about!

I am at Friday's weight, which is amazing with TOM. I hope I can have a good week despite it! Hoping the cramps go away, sometimes a good run helps.

Off to shower, gymnastics, trying for round 2 of taking Mom to see my new great nephew, hope she's feeling up to it today. DD will be in gym from 9:30-1, and then we'll have to go back over so she can meet her new cousin. Gonna be a long day!

Have a great Monday!
Taryn
 
BTW, wasn't it your son who was interested in designing theme park rides? Did you know about the movie at the Omni Theater at the Museum of Science called "The Science of the Thrill Ride"? I noticed it last week when I took DD to the MOS for the whale exhibit. I can't wait to take DS to see the thrill ride movie! And of course, I thought of you and your DS.

Yep, that's me. Since we are MOS members, you'd think I'd know about it...I guess I should actually read the newsletter they send out :rolleyes1 Thanks for the tip! :thumbsup2

What is a clif block?

I think I spelled it wrong. It is a little energy supplement to take while you run, like Gu but more solid -- Kind of like a gummy, but with electrolytes and caffeine in my version. You don't need them unless you are doing a really long run -- it's different for every person, but for me I need them for anything over 7 miles. I love the black cherry flavor. I usually chew two every 3 miles or so. They help me keep moving! :cool1:

Nice work on the run and the menus. Have you done the boston to bermuda cruise? I've heard it's rougher than caribbean cruises, but it would be so convenient. I haven't cruised, but am planning one for my 50th in 3.5 yrs, always thought disney cruise, but am looking into all the options too.

We love the Boston to Bermuda cruise! I did have an issue with sea sickness one day, but I got over it. Everyone is different and prefers different things, that's why there are so many cruise options! We did a Disney cruise a few years ago, we had to pry ds out of the kids club. They definitely have the best kids program I've seen at sea, and as you can imagine, the best entertainment.

Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney?

My obvious answer is the WDW Half Marathon, but since that is a limited time opportunity, I will add DTD. I really enjoy shopping, wandering around, and taking it all in. I am perfectly happy to spend an afternoon there. :lovestruc

I ran another 4M this morning. It was so nice to be up early and have it done for the day. Now I have to eat a quick breakfast at work, and head out to a workshop which will take all morning. I'm going to ignore the food and grab a bottle of water.

Then I have my nice, healthy lunch which I will eat while I listen to the DIS Podcast. I am over a week behind, so it will be nice to start to catch up. Then I guess I'll have to get back to that pesky work...:headache:

Maria :upsidedow
 
Morning Everyone! I am back fro the cabin and need to catch up with all the posts here. :surfweb:

Our weekend did not really go as planned. We wanted to do a long run on Saturday but the horse flies were SO BAD that we had to quit at 4 miles. :confused3 We had wanted to swim and hang out in the lake since it was suppose to be 90° and sunny but it RAINED (actually stormed) from 1:00 PM through the rest of the day on Saturday. Sunday morning it was humid and misty so we decided to work on some projects around our place and then come home. While it really was not what I expected, it was still a nice weekend. We played cards and games as a family, I read a whole book and we just kind of took it easy for a change.

I also slept in a bit this morning so I am feeling a bit behind. I need to get laundry going and work on packing up for our vacation to South Dakota. I also plan on going to Walgreens this morning as they had some great coupon deals. I am hoping to get a run in tonight with DH while the kids are at dance.

I feel pretty good about my weight this morning. Lately the cabin has meant a gain in weight and today when I weighed in, I was the same as Friday. :goodvibes I did not track over the weekend but will hit it hard again today.

Saturday qotd- What is your favorite, healthy summer meal?
I love to make grilled chicken and grilled veggies. We grill as much as possible in the summer time and it helps me plan lighter meals then the "meat and potato" meals we eat during winter.

Sunday QOTD- What is your favorite non-disney vacation spot?
Costa Rica! OMG the jungle is beautiful! It is impossible to describe it really but it was the most amazing vacation I have ever gone on. I stayed at a tent village deep in the heart of the jungle on the Caribbean side (way south...practically in Panama). I would LOVE to go back!

Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney?
Oh, how to pick my favorite! I think it is Wishes, or maybe Fantasmic. It could be hanging out at the Poly. Then there is always shopping in the stores. You can't forget Mickey's Philharmagic since we watch that at least 5 times a trip. I could go on and on! :rotfl2:

Have a great day everyone! I will check back in later as I will be around today and tomorrow and then gone for a whole week!
Jen
 
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