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

[mikamah]

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?

Bkfst- egg beaters with salse and cheese, banana
Lunch- leftover grilled chicken, potato and zuchini, yogurt and apple
Dinner-Michael gets a dominos pizza tonight, which I don't like, so I'll probably have a salad and either grill some more chicken or have some turkey and ham in it. Actually, as I think about it, I think I"ll hard boil some eggs now to have in the salad.

Have a wondeful, healthy day!!!

 

[donac]

Good mornng everyone.

Busy couple of days. Friday went to dmom's to help dsis cook for her graduation party. Went back up early on Sunday to help set up. She and my mom were upset with each other. (It was at mom's house and she was still cleaning when I got there at 11:30 and the party was at 1:30). Dh, ds's and I pitched in where we could and it got things done along with another sister and her family. It was difficult trying to keep head cool (YES I am a major peacemaker in my family)

Yesterday dh went to doctor for check up. His EKG has not changed in the last year so that is good and this afternoon he is doing a stress test to rule that out.

He is getting ready to pack right now. He is packing up his truck with a friend tonight and they are leaving for the jambo tomorrow morning at 6:30. He will not be back until Aug 5th

we went yesteday to mow a lawn. Had horrible weather on the drive down. Started mowing and it started to rain. Dh was weedwacking under a tree and didn't notice for a while. we did finish the lawn but were not only hot and sweaty but wet and damp. We were a little chilly by the time we got home.

Sunday QOTD- What is your favorite non-disney vacation spot? I think it would have to be Washington DC. Love to visit the museums.


Monday QOTD-What is your favorite non-ride thing to do at disney? Main Street Electrical Parade. we saw it on our honeymoon in DL and a couple of times in DW. Ds is going to SW in a couple of weeks. I am asking him to video tape it for me.

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day? I really don't have a plan for today. With dh leaving tomorrow I have to play today by ear. There is cantalope in the frig that I will be cutting into and may do yogurt and fruit for lunch. we are going out for dinner because it will be one of his last good meals before getting jambo food.

We also have to take the dog to the vets this morning.

Busy day. It will be very quiet here starting tomorrow morning so I think I will be on more then.

HAve a great day everyone.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy--DH is MikeofRose&Mike--we were both very original with our user names.

Have a good day everyone. I'm training my new person again today. We still have a lot to cover, so it's going to be a tiring day again. Mike and I have our 4m run tonight and he has a conference call again. It's not until 9 and I bet I'm asleep before he's done. I've been really tired lately.

Food today:
Kashi go lean, banana skim milk, benefiber with one scoop of protein mix

hard boiled egg, string cheese, mini whole wheat bagel, grapes and small serving of almonds

pizza with thin crust (can't remember the brand) and whatever veggies I buy on the way home to put on it. I buy the crust at Kroger and it's a prebaked crust that's really good. We've started having it a lot on the night we run afterwork, because we've been having to go so late with the heat. Now that Mike has his conference call, it really needs to be something quick and easy.

I will probably also have a luna bar before we run.

OT--is anyone else sick to death of hearing about Lyndsey Lohan? Enough already!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[JOANNEL]

Where abouts in Canada...I live in southern Ontario!!!!!!!!!!! It's a beautiful country

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Southern Quebec, Sherbrooke. We haven't been in ages so I am looking forward to it. They make me crazy though, We asked weeks ago before we made our reservations if they had any plans, the answer was no. Well now they tell us they have plans and have to leave on Sunday. So we are spending all the $$ to be by ourselves for two of the four days!!!! UGH and they wonder why we don;t visit much.

 

[corinnak]

Good morning! I know there were a few people here talking about getting a WISH t-shirt - this is probably the only order of the Raceready WISH shirts before the Princess, so I thought I'd put it out over here. I have been amazed by how much fun wearing a WISH shirt makes these races. The scream-team (team members or family members of teammates) cheers for you on the course, and it is easy to see you from far away. Other WISH teammates find you on the course and say hello....it makes the events at Disney go from being awesome to being really incredibly awesome! If you're interested:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2501379

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?

Bkfst- light yogurt, grapes, vitamuffin
Morning Snack -- orange, 2 tbsp. raw cashews
Lunch-hummus, red, orange and yellow peppers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, Jello Sugar-Free cinnamon roll pudding
Aft. Snack -- two wedges of light laughing cow cheese on two light & crisp Wasa bread wafers
Dinner-grilled salmon, salad, brown rice, Skinny Cow strawberry cheesecake single serve light ice cream

I planned to get up and run today, but I just couldn't get out of bed until 6:30, and I was asleep before 9 last night. I think it's the heat, it seems to take alot out of me. I will get up and run 6M tomorrow morning -- I'm afraid it may be my last for awhile. My eyes are still giving me trouble -- still sore and with a lot of discharge. I wear my contacts all day and by the end they are killing me. I have an appt. with the opthamologist tomorrow, so I'm pretty sure he's going to tell me to keep them out for another week while I take some other medication -- at least I hope it's not longer than another week. Sigh. I was just getting back into it and enjoying myself...but I faced up to the fact that this is not going to go away on its own, and I need to take care of my eyes. Discomfort and not being able to run for a week is a small price to pay to get my eyes functioning properly again. I need to look at the long term rather than what I want to do this week.

Pamela -- I meant to tell you the photo with JC looks great! You look great! And very, very happy!

Dona -- Enjoy your week alone! I'm sure you will get alot done and be excited when dh returns!

Corinna -- Welcome Back! I always miss your wise and practical approach.

Taryn -- TOM is going to kick my bum this week, too...but I'm fighting back. It is possible to not gain this week for me, it just takes vigilance and singular determination.

Everyone have a great day!

Maria

 

[jenanderson]

Okay, so I haven't been around we have been very busy and frankly I find this thread to be overwhelming at times. SOOOO many posts I can't catch up.

Sounds like the new diet is going great...nice job!

I agree that the thread is overwhelming at times. I have found the best thing to do is to post when I can, respond when there is time and if I don't have time...at least check in. Despite how big it can be and how fast it can move, it is what keeps me going and inspires me to keep on working towards my goal. I have finally learned that it is okay not to totally keep up with the thread and that makes it easier as well.

I’m a nervous wreck about DS still having that cough and being outside the better part of the day – I really hope the coach keeps a good eye on him liked I asked!

Bree - How is DS? I hope he is feeling better!

I ended up bringing ds2 back home after his doctors appointment today. Its what I thought....Strep Throat.

Looks like we have a few sick kids around here lately. I hope your DS feels better real soon!

Kudos to everyone who is sticking with this challenge -- a summer challenge is hard!

I had thought the summer challenge would be so much easier since I would be home. I have found that it is so much harder though. My days slip away from me and I don't find time to get back on the computer, I can snack the day away because the fridge is right there, it is hard to run because it is hot and I could go on and on with excuses. I will say that I am looking forward to the fall challenge though!

Not a good day eating-wise at all. I thought birth control was supposed to help PMS, but I'm highly doubting that right now between my out of control eating and being in quite the mood. It's like having a two-year-old.

CC - Looks like it was a pretty positive day. I am sorry about the whole PMS deal but I am also figuring out how to deal with my inner "two-year-old"! It is one of those struggles that I could do without as well!

#4. I hate TOM! I never crave chips and chocolate. I had such a weak few hours!

#6. Will Marathoning for Mortals transform my life? Heard some of you talk about it, not in library so I'll have to order it. Trying to decide if it's worth it?

#8. Totally ticked at myself tonight, just want to cry for sabotaging my 5M run, great 2 last weeks. So tonight's nugget of wisdom:
Laugh and the world laughs with you.
Cry and you cry with your girlfriends.
-Laurie Kuslansky-

#4 - Oh boy, the cravings are so hard to deal with. Last night I had Hersey kisses before bed. I must be stronger today.

#6 - I enjoyed the book but I would not say it transformed my life. I have enjoyed other running books a lot more than that one.

#8 - Great job on the run. Even if something else went wrong in the day, your run is still incredible!

I LOVE the quote...so true!

I managed to run 6km and did pretty good with my eating habits. My weight loss hasn't been going well, I think it's because I am down to my last 7-9lbs and it is really tough!!!!!! But I am NOT giving up. I just imagine the day when I stand on the scale and I've made it! I haven't really expected myself to do it because I could stop now BUT to actually reach your goal weight...Sweet Victory

Way to go on your run!!! We must be in about the same spot....very tough to lose and only 9 pounds to go! I am also dreaming of the day I step on the scale and see my goal! You CAN do it and even if it takes a long time, you will have that sweet victory!

I've caught up the QOTD archive!

Thank you!

I am still within my weekly points!!

On that note, I ran/walked 4 miles, and am planning to add 1/3-1/2 mile a week and hope to be at 7 miles by oct 1 and then we will book our trip!!!

You are doing great! Way to go on your 4 miles - it sounds like you have a great plan in place for increasing your mileage. I am so happy that you have people who are supportive of your running, it is so helpful to have someone cheering you on...YOU GO GIRL!

Good morning! I know there were a few people here talking about getting a WISH t-shirt - this is probably the only order of the Raceready WISH shirts before the Princess, so I thought I'd put it out over here. I have been amazed by how much fun wearing a WISH shirt makes these races. The scream-team (team members or family members of teammates) cheers for you on the course, and it is easy to see you from far away. Other WISH teammates find you on the course and say hello....it makes the events at Disney go from being awesome to being really incredibly awesome! If you're interested:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2501379

Thanks for posting this! I MUST get a WISH shirt. I loved when we were at the Minneapolis half together and I could spot all the other WISH people so easily.

I planned to get up and run today, but I just couldn't get out of bed until 6:30, and I was asleep before 9 last night. I think it's the heat, it seems to take alot out of me.

Maria - I am suffering from the same problem. I can't get out of bed in time to run many days. I am looking forward to coming back after vacation and running with DH again because it is easier for me to go out and run with a partner.

Morning Everyone! I only have a moment before I have to get going for the day. So much to do and so little time to get it all done. We leave for our South Dakota vacation tomorrow morning by 6 AM. I am really excited but I am totally not ready yet.

The COW while I am gone - Still send me your points! I have cleaned out my PM box and want to be sure you send me information from last week (little reminder for several of you ) and then please send me this week's information on Friday. I will tally it all and post results when I come home. Dona will be taking care of the COW for me while I am gone...a HUGE THANK YOU to her for taking it on!

I will check in later tonight before we leave. Have a fabulous day everyone!
Jen

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I think I forgot to do COW Part2 for last week:

Part 2 of the COW this week is to share at least one thing you have accomplished on this journey. It could be the number on the scale, maybe it is the inches you have lost, how about sharing something you never thought you would be able to do or maybe it has to do with an improvement in your health. Feel free to share more then one thing...like I said, this week is all about positive feelings for what we are doing!

I have a hard time thinking of accomplishments -- I think because I always think I could have done so much better or more -- but I will say that I have vastly changed what I put in my body. I have multiple fruits and vegetables every day. I only drink diet soda once a week, I rely heavily on citrus water and iced tea. I'm starting to just eat red meat once a week, and having much more fish and seafood. Oh! And my long runs are now 10 miles! I never thought that would happen. 10M used to be something I did once a year, now it's once a week -- that is a huge accomplishment for me!

Maria

 

[Connie96]

Gret description of vegas. I've never been there, but disney is definitely my disney.
How you doing this week? Will we both be in the top ten?!?!?

Well, I can say I didn't quite live up to the bravado over the weekend - I have gotten in such a bad habit of eating stupid on the weekends. But I had a good day yesterday.

Actually, I did REALLY good last night. Apparently I didn't open the fridge even once last night after dinner. You know how I know??? When I opened it this morning, I found DD's ice cream bar melted all over the shelf. She was snacking while I was working out last night and when she said she was done (after about 3 bites), I just hollered over my shoulder for her to put it in the freezer for later. I heard the door open and close and I never thought to check, but apparently she got the fridge and freezer confused.

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?

B: Kashi Heart to Heart instant oatmeal
L: Bean & Veggie saute over brown rice (leftovers from last night), peach
S: Kashi Cherry Dark Chocolate granola bar (and avoid the Italian cream cake that is sitting on the department secretary's desk...)
D: ...probably pick something up while I'm out. Planning to visit a friend this evening and will try to eat beforehand. (Maybe a salad from Chickfila or McDonald's or something.)

 

[brinalyn530]

Thanks everyone for asking about DS - he seemed to have a good day yesterday and hardly any coughs at home all yesterday evening/night. So relieved he’s finally getting better instead of worse!

Shelby – Enjoy the show!

CC – Congrats on less meds! I’m one of those people who hate taking medicine so I completely understand how nice that feels.

Mommyof2Pirates - Hope your DS is feeling better real soon. I had strep lots of times growing up – it’s the worst.

Taryn – Sorry you had a rough day . Doesn’t it just suck to be a woman sometimes? Hope you had a good rest of the night.

Sounds like a wonderful time. Harry Connick Jr is so handsome too. You won't want to eat too much so you'll look hot for him, cuz he'll be checking you out!!

I had the same thought pattern when I saw John Mayer in concert earlier this year! Unfortunately, the gorgeous teenage girls in front of me probably got all the attention… Oh well, next time I’ll look even hotter and he won’t be able to help noticing me !

Jen A – I can’t remember when you are leaving, but have a wonderful vacation!

Joanne – Have a wonderful trip, too!

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?
I have the same breakfast everyday so that’s easy – Kashi GoLean cereal with 1% milk plus my vitamins
Lunch – Egg salad sandwich (I pack my lunch 90% of the time, today I had eggs that needed to be eaten and DS didn’t want them for breakfast, so he decided my lunch for me!)
Dinner – Leftover taco salad for me, leftover pizza for DS

I need to ask all you moms out there a silly question… This morning when I dropped DS off at football camp, there were a couple of other boys getting dropped off at the same time, so instead of walking him down to the lower field (and getting my work clothes all sweaty – yuck) I let him go with the group. I refrained from our usual send off – “Bye Love You!” - since there were some older boys around and I didn’t want to embarrass him. But I’ve never left him in his whole life without saying “Love You” and my stomach has been in knots all morning. Is this normal?

Anyways, another busy day for me today. I love short days like this! I hustle to get all my work done and don’t have any time to be bored, plus I have the evening to relax, do some chores, or hit the pool. I wish I could have this schedule everyday…

Have a wonderful (on plan) rest of the day everyone!

Bree

 

[pjlla]

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 Thanks for the tip!
Maria

If you make a plan to go sometime, let me know and maybe we could meet up??

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?

Breakfast: 1/2 C fat free Stoneyfield farms yogurt, 1/2 serving of Fiberone Cereal, my morning hot drink (sort of a cocoa/coffee/latte combo of my own creation).... eaten after my run at the park, while waiting for DD to finish outdoor swim practice. Would have added fruit when I got home, but ended up eating a big bite of DS's muffin and decided that would have to be it for the morning!

Lunch: Not sure yet... probably salad since I have some in the house. We finished up most of the leftovers at lunch yesterday, so probably sandwiches for everyone else.

Dinner: Baked potato bar with broccoli, cheese sauce, salsa, sour cream. I will skip the cheese sauce and sour cream on mine... maybe use some light shredded cheese, salsa, and broccoli on my potato.

I planned to get up and run today, but I just couldn't get out of bed until 6:30, and I was asleep before 9 last night.

Pamela -- I meant to tell you the photo with JC looks great! You look great! And very, very happy!

Maria

If I didn't have to get up to take DD to practice, I definitely wouldn't have seen the sunrise this morning, so I know how you feel. But once I am up and moving, I am glad to be up. I am more of a morning person for sure.

Thanks for the compliment. It was a VERY happy moment... with DS for some special time, in my favorite place on the planet, meeting a special character.... what's not to love?~!


Good morning all!

I had a big post already started, but hit something wrong on the keyboard and POOF it was gone! So this will be shorter!!

I am planning to spend the majority of my day at the scrapping table, getting some projects ready to take on vacation in a few weeks. The laundry is mostly caught up (I have two loads waiting to be folded), the dishes are caught up (thanks to DH for unloading the DW this morning). I am going to ask DS to vacuume downstairs and I will clean a few toilets and call it good for now! DD is still feeling really lousy, so I'll cut her a break today on the housework.

Well.... I ran at 6:30 am, waited for DD to finish swim practice, got home about 9:10 am, talked to my Mom, checked email and the DIS and here it is after 11 am and I am STILL not showered.... ICK!! I am heading there directly right now!! TTYL....................P

 

[tigger813]

QOTD:
Breakfast: Strawberry, blueberry and yogurt smoothie, SPecial K MOcha bar
Snack:1/2 TJ's dark chocolate ber
Lunch: Salad or something else
Dinner: Still checking out the menu at Not You Average Joe's. It will include foccaccia dipped in olive oil.

Home from DD1s check up. She did well and no shots. Hanging with the girls again. Need to do some cleaning now.

Back later.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I need to ask all you moms out there a silly question… This morning when I dropped DS off at football camp, there were a couple of other boys getting dropped off at the same time, so instead of walking him down to the lower field (and getting my work clothes all sweaty – yuck) I let him go with the group. I refrained from our usual send off – “Bye Love You!” - since there were some older boys around and I didn’t want to embarrass him. But I’ve never left him in his whole life without saying “Love You” and my stomach has been in knots all morning. Is this normal?

Oh Bree, I feel your pain! My ds is 12, and he wants to walk to camp check-in by himself. He doesn't want us saying a word to him out of the car. Here's something we learned from "The Little Couple" -- if you mouth "elephant shoes" from across the room, it looks like "I Love You", and no one will probably notice. I do know what you mean, it is hard to leave them without telling them how you feel -- I do make it a point to tell him in the car, and I'm also careful not to call him "Bunny" in front of his friends. My ds is named Benjamin, and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny was a special book for us when he was little. He still likes to hear my call him that, as long as no one else is around! It is hard to let them grow up! At least he will still be seen in public with us most places...and he's still willing to let us pay for everything he wants

If you make a plan to go sometime, let me know and maybe we could meet up??

I would love that! We don't get over there as often as we should -- it was cheaper to get the membership than pay for one day So we did!

Just getting to my lunch now. My boss left for the day, so other than getting my intern started on a new project, it should be pretty quiet. But not too quiet -- I am so tired I could easily nap!

Maria

 

[brinalyn530]

Oh Bree, I feel your pain! My ds is 12, and he wants to walk to camp check-in by himself. He doesn't want us saying a word to him out of the car. Here's something we learned from "The Little Couple" -- if you mouth "elephant shoes" from across the room, it looks like "I Love You", and no one will probably notice. I do know what you mean, it is hard to leave them without telling them how you feel -- I do make it a point to tell him in the car, and I'm also careful not to call him "Bunny" in front of his friends. My ds is named Benjamin, and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny was a special book for us when he was little. He still likes to hear my call him that, as long as no one else is around! It is hard to let them grow up! At least he will still be seen in public with us most places...and he's still willing to let us pay for everything he wants

Thank you Maria! It was kind of unplanned this morning that the older boys were there at the same time. Tomorrow I will tell him before we get out of the car so I don't feel like I'm going to be sick all day ! Sometimes I call DS Munch - for Munchkin - but Munch sounds more like a big boy/tough guy nickname, so I don't think he minds that one too much - I'm sure that I'll hear about it when he does mind it !

Back to work for me!

Bree

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am still within my weekly points!! Very happy about that. I also got some great motivation for the running/training for the princess. I talked to my sil last night and I had talked about the princess, but one of my big worries was I needed to have someone come with us so they can watch michael while I run, and I hate to put people out, so think I could pay for the room, and they pay for their tickets and flights etc, and my sil wants to come with me. She and my niece since my brother works for an accountant and can't get away, he is encouraging her to come and cheer me on. They are the 2 most supportive of my running. They seem to appreciate how hard I am working and I am so excited!! We are very close to them, and my niece is the same age as michael, so it will be easy for her to take the kids when I rest for the race, and perhaps go to a dis meet. Another motivator was from Veronica on the incredibles thread- she said for every 5 pounds you lose, you can increase your speed by 15-25 seconds, I could lose 30 pounds, and up my speed by almost 3 minutes, so I'm going to do it!!!

On that note, I ran/walked 4 miles, and am planning to add 1/3-1/2 mile a week and hope to be at 7 miles by oct 1 and then we will book our trip!!! Of course if I hear the princess is filling to capacity, I would book that sooner, but from what I've read, they don't seem to fill up til after the wine and dine in oct.

Have a great day everyone!!

Great job on staying on plan Kathy. It is so inspiring to hear that loosing weight does make you eventually get faster. You will be well above the 16min pace by the princess. Awesome work on the 4mile walk/run you have come so far already. You should be very proud. How awesome is it that your SIL and niece are hopefully joining you. That will make your trip even more fun. I am still hoping mine pulls through. I am anxiously awaiting the new pricing to come out in august for 2011 so I can give my mom the exact quote of the cost. If it works out I will probably register in early october. I work a little extra with my uncle over labor day at an italian festival stand he has. They serve bruschetta and fresh mozzerella with roasted red peppers. Healthy and yummy stuff. Keep up the good work!

Yesterday dh went to doctor for check up. His EKG has not changed in the last year so that is good and this afternoon he is doing a stress test to rule that out.

Glad to hear dh is ok. I hope you enjoy the evening together before his trip.

I am having a great day today.

Positives:
#1- was able to get out of the house on my own today and actually was not rushing to be on time for work. My dh stayed home with the kids since ds2 has strep

#2- Before this challenged started I always weighed myself on a monday or tuesday if monday I was not at work. So my official weigh in today showed a total weight loss of 21.8lbs since 4/26/10. I feel so good about that. It was a 3.2lb loss from last tuesday.

#3- I met my first goal of loosing 10% of my body weight

I am sure by the end of today I will think of 2 other positives to add to my list.

I am working until 8pm tonight we have a shot clinic going on for 4 year olds to get the updated version of the prevnar vaccine. It will atleast help me to get a bunch of work done. Have a great day.

 

[flipflopmom]

I managed to run 6km and did pretty good with my eating habits. My weight loss hasn't been going well, I think it's because I am down to my last 7-9lbs and it is really tough!!!!!!

That is so very awesome. I do think it gets harder the closer you get to goal. You are doing great!

As for activity, I climbed 3 floors worth of stairs at the indoor water park multiple times with innertubes for multiple kids. And I did a shortish run/hike/walk around Sylvan Lake one warm morning. Better than nothing but not as much as usual, that's for sure.

When I have times like that, with no scheduled exercise, I think about how much ahppier I am that I am fit enough to do the things now like climb 3 sets of stairs multiple times! Welcome back!

I'm changing my clippie back to 40 pounds. This will inspire me to get back my 45 and hopefully get my 50.

I know how hard it is to take off those clippies. And you have to share, how exactly does TOM help you? Inquiring minds want to know!

7.Hi to brad, Anna Kathryn, and sophie.
8. We are always here to laugh and cry with you.
On that note, I ran/walked 4 miles, and am planning to add 1/3-1/2 mile a week and hope to be at 7 miles by oct 1 and then we will book our trip!!!

Kathy - you are having killer week!!! Can't believe you responded to each item on my list. And for the princess. I so wish I could swing a trip. Oh well, maybe 2012.

Yesterday dh went to doctor for check up. His EKG has not changed in the last year so that is good and this afternoon he is doing a stress test to rule that out.

So far, so good, so glad!

Kathy--DH is MikeofRose&Mike--we were both very original with our user names.

I started to ask if he was Mike&Rose.

Good morning! I know there were a few people here talking about getting a WISH t-shirt - this is probably the only order of
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2501379

Corinna - Even those I won't get to a Disney run for a year, anyway, are there rules to wearing them outside of the official Disney runs? I'd love to have one for my races, which I can hopefully enter this fall?

I planned to get up and run today, but I just couldn't get out of bed until 6:30, and I was asleep before 9 last night. I think it's the heat, it seems to take alot out of me. Taryn -- TOM is going to kick my bum this week, too...but I'm fighting back. It is possible to not gain this week for me, it just takes vigilance and singular determination.

Heat is knocking me today,too. ARGH matie - let's kick it. 2 more full days until weigh in, I gotta do something! My body is holding water like a SPONGE!!
Hope your eyes get better really soon, and you are right, you gotta take care of them for the long run, no pun intended.

I had thought the summer challenge would be so much easier since I would be home. I have found that it is so much harder though. My days slip away from me and I don't find time to get back on the computer, I can snack the day away because the fridge is right there, it is hard to run because it is hot and I could go on and on with excuses. I will say that I am looking forward to the fall challenge though! only 9 pounds to go! I am also dreaming of the day I step on the scale and see my goal!

Jen - you are so close. I know you must be so excited!!! When you have time, you'll have to share your favorite running book with me. Don't worry about it now - HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!!! Summer weight loss for teachers is not an easy task, ITA!

Oh! And my long runs are now 10 miles! I never thought that would happen. 10M used to be something I did once a year, now it's once a week -- that is a huge accomplishment for me!

That's a huge accomplishment for anyone!!!!

Well, I can say I didn't quite live up to the bravado over the weekend - I have gotten in such a bad habit of eating stupid on the weekends. But I had a good day yesterday.

on your DD story. Totally sounds like something that would happen at my house!

Taryn – Sorry you had a rough day . Doesn’t it just suck to be a woman sometimes? Hope you had a good rest of the night. I refrained from our usual send off – “Bye Love You!” - since there were some older boys around and I didn’t want to embarrass him. But I’ve never left him in his whole life without saying “Love You” and my stomach has been in knots all morning. Is this normal?

One morning, Anna Kat and I were both having a bad one, and we argued all morning. She is at my school, and she left my room without my hug and I love you. I was so out of sorts, I couldn't teach until I sent a child to her class with a note that I needed to see her, got her in my arms and hugged her. You are not alone! We came up with a signal so that if she couldn't say it, we could do it. We blink 3 times, or do the I love you hand language sign. It's a little easier w/ girls, b/c I've known her 3BFF's since birth, so if I hug her and tell her I love her, I just do them, too. They love it, Anna Kat, not so much!

The laundry is mostly caught up (I have two loads waiting to be folded), the dishes are caught up (thanks to DH for unloading the DW this morning). I am going to ask DS to vacuume downstairs and I will clean a few toilets and call it good for now! DD is still feeling really lousy, so I'll cut her a break today on the housework

I love it when I can get stuff done and realize it's good enough! Hope you got that shower in!

#2- Before this challenged started I always weighed myself on a monday or tuesday if monday I was not at work. So my official weigh in today showed a total weight loss of 21.8lbs since 4/26/10. I feel so good about that. It was a 3.2lb loss from last tuesday.

YAY LINDSAY!!!

Okay, I need motivation. Stayed up til 1 wokring on school stuff, got up again at 5 and worked for 3 hours. Ran upstairs, scrubbed tub, toilets, mirrors, changed sheets and duvet covers, cleaned Sophie's room and shampooed the carpets. Project mostly done, waiting for an answer from Roz via email. Yeah, I still won't know what to do, but at least I will have asked.

Sky is really dark, must be a storm brewing. I want to do some yoga, it's too hot now for cardio.

Food plan, a little late:
Breakfast - Kashi trail mix bar, 1c. pineapple
Morning snack - Orange
Lunch - 2 slices turkey, 4 slices roast beef, horseradish, onions, garlic, and teaspoon cheese on an Arnold sandwich thin. Really craving big flavor this week! and some baby carrots.
Dinner - baked asparagus, cold shrimp w/ a bit of cocktail sauce, salad. Brad asked for some chicken with it, so I might just throw some on the george foreman and slice it onto his salad.

Hopefully I can do shred later this evening. Girls didn't want to leave Mom's so they are still there.
Be back later tonight!
Taryn

 

[donac]

Dh just got back from his stress test and it went well. The doctor was even impressed that his heart rate recovered very quickly. Everything looks well.

He leaves in 14 hours.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I almost forgot the QOTD- I had no plan today and probably did not have good choices and actually Im very hungry so its not a good food day for me. I am well within points though.

Breakfast- a croissant sand with bacon and cheese no egg (BK)= 5pts
Lunch- Sandwich- 2 pieces of bread and 3 thin slices of salami= 5pts
Granola bar- 2pts
Dinner- 2 slices of Veggie Pizza- 10pts (our dr is ordering for the office since were running the clinic tonight) cant complain...its free

Total points= 22 (still have 4 to use)

Told ya not great choices.

I was glad to see everyone elses plans they all looked great. Its inspired me to start my weekly menu again so I can plan ahead.

 

[lisah0711]

Good afternoon all!

Piano practice cut into my computer time this morning and then I actually had to work at work -- how inconvenient -- so I am late posting today.

Shelby,hope that you are having fun in NYC!

CC, glad to hear about the good report from the doctor!

Tracey, best wishes to your Dad for a speedy recovery from his surgery on Thursday!

Welcome back Lisa! These Virginia bugs are pretty nasty, too. The park I run in has a creek, and the mosquitos were out in full force this am. Big ones. I squished as many as I could.

I haven't swallowed a bug yet on a run but I figure it is just a matter of time!

My weight loss hasn't been going well, I think it's because I am down to my last 7-9lbs and it is really tough!!!!!! But I am NOT giving up. I just imagine the day when I stand on the scale and I've made it! I haven't really expected myself to do it because I could stop now BUT to actually reach your goal weight...Sweet Victory

Pinkle, someday soon we will all celebrate with you when you make your goal!

I've caught up the QOTD archive!

Thanks so much, corinna, for doing that thread for us! It really is a big help and I know a lot of people refer to it.

nice cold beer is always good before a healthy dinner.

The other day at work, I had looked up the galaxy roller coaster because we were talking about it, and the started playing and found a great photo review of world of color. It looked amazing. Is it a new thing that will be at DL indefinitely or is it limited time for the summer?

Yep, it's hard not to enjoy a cold beer when the weather is so warm -- this is a lifestyle change I choose not to miss out on that!

World of Color will be around for a long time at DCA as far as I know -- it was part of the billion dollars that they are putting in California Adventure -- I think it was $75 million to construct. I really enjoyed it and I've heard that they will update it for holidays, etc. which is nice. Someday when you take Michael to DL you will get to see it in person!

Tuesday QOTD? What are your meal plans for the day?

breakfast: small blueberry bagel, 1 T cream cheese
lunch: tuna sandwich
dinner: chicken with angel hair pasta and tomatoes and maybe a beer

dona, glad to hear your DH had a good report from the doctor. I know that you will miss him but enjoy your time alone this week!

The COW while I am gone - Still send me your points! I have cleaned out my PM box and want to be sure you send me information from last week (little reminder for several of you ) and then please send me this week's information on Friday. I will tally it all and post results when I come home. Dona will be taking care of the COW for me while I am gone...a HUGE THANK YOU to her for taking it on!

Have a great time, jen! And thank you, donac for filling in as COW coach!

I need to ask all you moms out there a silly question… This morning when I dropped DS off at football camp, there were a couple of other boys getting dropped off at the same time, so instead of walking him down to the lower field (and getting my work clothes all sweaty – yuck) I let him go with the group. I refrained from our usual send off – “Bye Love You!” - since there were some older boys around and I didn’t want to embarrass him. But I’ve never left him in his whole life without saying “Love You” and my stomach has been in knots all morning. Is this normal?

, Bree, it is hard when our boys are growing up on us!

pjlla, hope that you got a lot of scrapping done today!

#2- Before this challenged started I always weighed myself on a monday or tuesday if monday I was not at work. So my official weigh in today showed a total weight loss of 21.8lbs since 4/26/10. I feel so good about that. It was a 3.2lb loss from last tuesday.

#3- I met my first goal of loosing 10% of my body weight

for your 10% and big loss this week, Lindsay!

Okay, I need motivation. Stayed up til 1 wokring on school stuff, got up again at 5 and worked for 3 hours. Ran upstairs, scrubbed tub, toilets, mirrors, changed sheets and duvet covers, cleaned Sophie's room and shampooed the carpets. Project mostly done, waiting for an answer from Roz via email. Yeah, I still won't know what to do, but at least I will have asked.

You don't need motivation, Taryn, you need a nap! Get some rest, girl!

Scale shows a 3 pound loss today. Hope it is still around by Friday. 40 pound clippie you will be mine again!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[corinnak]

Corinna - Even those I won't get to a Disney run for a year, anyway, are there rules to wearing them outside of the official Disney runs? I'd love to have one for my races, which I can hopefully enter this fall?

As far as I know, there are no restrictions about when you can wear the team colors. I've worn them to lots of local races, especially those I'd be meeting other WISHers, but also others where there were no WISHers at all. If you have family or friends looking for you, the WISH shirt is always easy to spot! Well, almost always. That hot lime color has become more popular over the past few years.

I also love your perspective on being able to do things like climb to the top of the water slides multiple times. I marveled at it at the time - I was not even a little winded? Crazy and great. Sometimes it really can be about enjoying the benefits of fitness, not just generating the fitness.

I need to ask all you moms out there a silly question… This morning when I dropped DS off at football camp, there were a couple of other boys getting dropped off at the same time, so instead of walking him down to the lower field (and getting my work clothes all sweaty – yuck) I let him go with the group. I refrained from our usual send off – “Bye Love You!” - since there were some older boys around and I didn’t want to embarrass him. But I’ve never left him in his whole life without saying “Love You” and my stomach has been in knots all morning. Is this normal?

Bree - I have an 11 year old, and I'm lucky that he still hasn't gotten to the point of not wanting hugs from me in public. That being said, I do try not to call him "Sweetie" in front of kids his own age. My DH has a story about his father calling him that in a basketball practice around this age.

I'm sure that if you've told him you love him at every previous parting, he knows it very well by now and if it occasionally goes unspoken, it's still understood. I know some people come up with an alternative phrase or gesture around this age - It's something I should probably ask my DS about and offer to do in the future.

JenAnderson - I had forgotten you were going on a trip to the Black Hills! I just got back from there, so if you have any questions, comments or would like to see a couple of photos, just holler!