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

[mikamah]

Kathy--someone on another thread explained why the handheld heart things are so bad on the machines,something to do with moisture and corrosion--yuck, essentially accumlating sweat, gross! So I don't really look at them as being accurate, but I like to see it trending down at the end of my workout. The 209 scared the crud out of me and I had a huge palpitation and thought I was going into an instant panic attack. After we look at the house tonight, I'm going to drag Mike to look at heart rate monitors.

Ewww that sounds so gross about the hand monitors. I guess I'm glad I don't go to the gym. How did the house tour go? A second look is always promising. Good luck with all the home shopping.

Thank you so much for all the well wishes about my eyes! I have a verdict -- I have two issues going on. One is I have some bacteria on my eyelashes. Not an infection, but I have to use a special wash for the eyelids until all my discharge clears up. The second is my eyes are really dry because my contacts are antiquated.

The good news is I have advice about how to work on the bacteria and the dryness, and it's ok to insert my contacts for my runs every day! I am so relieved!

Last year dh and I both needed glasses, so he found this opthamologist where we could have a free exam and our insurance pays for a years worth of contacts, or a new pair of glasses. He got both, we just paid for the contacts. I was trying to be frugal, and just ordered my contacts from the 1-800 folks. Turns out the version I'm wearing has been replaced by something that lets more oxygen in the eye. So, now I need a new contacts fitting, and my year isn't up until October -- so I could either suck it up and only wear my contacts when I work out and put drops in 4 times a day, or we can pay for the exam. I think I'm just going to pay for it, and enough contacts to get me through until I can do the free year re-order. Wearing glasses all day is not practical for me, and I've learned my lesson about being frugal -- not with my eyes!

I'm also supposed to lay down for 10 minutes morning and night with a warm compress on my eyes. Really? That sounds like a reward rather than a treatment! I was psyched and will probably continue that longer than I need to, just 'cause it sounds so darn relaxing!

I am going to be very happy to finally have my eye issues end -- and I'm so glad I finally went back and saw an opthamologist instead of the family care practitioner. This wasn't going to "fix itself" without help, and I don't want to spend the next 3 months miserable!

Maria

I'm so glad all is working out and you don't have to stop running!!! I hate the insurance game you have to play, but on the other hand it's tough to pay for something that in 3 months would be free. I am in need of dental work, but am afraid once they start the crown it will need a root canal, and really want to wait til january when insurance kicks in, but hope I don't regret it.

Dealing with fallout from last week. My poor doggie was sick last weekend with diarrhea and while that has cleared up he isn't himself. We have figured out that he heard the shots from across the street and they were loud enough to make him afraid of going outside even for a couple of minutes We are having to carry him outside now and giving him treats to get him to walk after the heat of the day is done. I miss his joy and his smile. I don't know long it will be before it comes back.

I'm so sorry about your poor doggie being so upset. I hadn't heard it the neighbor incident was a gunshot, and I am so sorry. That is so tragic, and I'm sure it's been tough on you all.

That's funny -- I think that you will have no problem doing it and it's me that I am worried about! I guess we'll both be just fine! In fact, I am so confident that I made my DVC reservations for a savannah view room at AKV Jambo today.
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Ok then, if you think I can do it, I can do it!! We will do awesome!! Congrats on making your dvc ressies!!! Very exciting!! We'll have to have a Boma dinner one night. We're going to Boma in august and I can't wait to see the AKL.

I am debating whether or not to run tonight it is so hot and humid and there has been thunder in the distance. My parents are on their way to pick up the boys to go for icecream. If they offer to bring some home I think I might take them up on it since I have most of my flex points left this week. I could use a treat. I will check back in later. TTFN

This heat has been insane here too, and every morning I watch the news about the scary storm damage all over. I feel very lucky my house and tree are still standing. If you got that ice cream, I hope you enjoyed every bite.

Asking for major PD tomorrow for my dad! We leave at 7:30 tomorrow morning so I won't have time to post in the morning. He'll have the tooth he lost yesterday fixed next Tuesday.

Thinking of you and Dad today. Hope all goes smoothly.

And those were the last words I did say to Daddy before he had to be intubated and sedated, and his last words to me. I hold on to that forever!

This made me cry. Such a comfort for you.

I started running with snow and 5 below wind chills. I hated it, it hurt my lungs. I'm not sure this isn't worse??? The humidity killed me this am!

I was STARVING this am after my run. Anyone else battle this? I just can't get full for a few hours. I literally ate 2 Kashi bars, an orange, a cup of watermelon, and string cheese all within 3 hours. It was breakfast and lunch, and I ate a small dinner, so no real harm done, but I was like a beast!

After gymnastics, we swam at MIL's for a couple of hours, Sophie konked out on the way home, Anna Kat went to her room to rest and read, and I curled up in the recliner and took a 2 HOUR NAP!!! I guess my body just needed it!
Wide awake now, as is everyone else, so I guess it'll be a late night here!
Nighty night!
Taryn

You are amazing- 5 below wind chills! I felt like I was tough when I went out at 20 degrees. I'm thinking if I'm doing my 15 min miles in this heat, that once it cools down I might get faster.
I don't find myself starving after a run, but always have a greek yogurt and banana before I go out. I bet your nap was heavenly.

I have fallen off the wagon and I got run over by it. I've had a pretty nonexistent summer so far which has put me in a foul mood. Daycare for DD while the boys were at camp fell through so there is no one to watch DD so I can walk/run.
And it's been so darn hot! When we went to FL it was cooler there then it is here!

FL was good though. I didn't gain, I actually lost 2 pounds. Of course it was hot so I didn't eat much and we drank tons of water.

So sorry about dds day care. That is so frustrating and the heat has been brutal. Nice work not gaining in florida!! That's a plus!! Hang in there.

We're still on vacation though our Disney portion is quickly coming to an end I have not read anything since the 13th so hopefully their isn't anything big going on.

I have tried to behave though I've eaten more sweets than I would have at home. We have done a ton of walking and I've pushed a wheelchair the entire time so that must be even better for calorie burning. No scale around so I have no idea how I'm doing. We will be getting on our cruise on Saturday morning. I am so excited to finally be onboard the Epic.

Thanks for posting from the most wonderful place in the world!! Continue to have a fabulous time!!

Thank you lisah for the invitation. I've been put off even looking in this thread because I don't watch the shows(not anymore anyway) and don't have any of the workout vids.

I'm ready to jump in the summer challenge. I know its getting close to the end but its start and I am excited to start the next one too.

I just pm my weight and join in or is there someone else to pm but the weights??

Welcome to the biggest loser challenge!! It's always fun to meet new dis-ers!! Your daughter is so beautiful.
You can PM your starting weight to LuvBaloo who is Shannon our weightkeeper. On the first page Lisa explained how the challenge works, and has links to the cow and qotds.
The cow or challenge of the week is a fun way to add some healthy habits to our lives. A new challenge will start friday and Donac is covering for Jenanderson this week for the cow.

I have been cleaning the basement and have so much stuff to put out in the yard sale, and am determined not to be such a clutter bug. I think of that show Hoarders, and think, is that me? Well, I'm not that bad, but I'm not that good. I did come across some old cross stitches that I had done as well as some friends that I never unpacked when I moved here 6 years ago. I don't really care if any of it sells, but will be happy to have it gone. I'll pack it all up and donate it after the yard sale.

Have a happy, healthy day.

 

[mikamah]

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

 

[Rose&Mike]

Just popping on quick to say hi before work. I'll try to comment this evening.

Kathy and Lisa--You will both kick some major booty at the Princess. I know you can do it! And Kathy--do you keep track of your workouts in excel? I keep track of temp, time of day, how far we went, miles per minute, etc. You will really start to see some patterns--especially that heat and humidity make a big difference. You will definitely be faster when it cools off. Keeping track of these things, helps me mentally when I feel like I've had a bad workout. I can compare it and say, well of course this should have happened, it was hotter, or whatever. And I agree, the moisture (aka sweat) in the machines is pretty gross. I try not to think about it!

Yesterday afternoon I started cleaning out our extra bedroom and found some of Tom's school stuff. It was very emotional, especially since the Reds have returned early from their road trip. I am just a hormonal mess! We went to look at the house again. I must say I really like the house, but am not thrilled about the street it's on. It's .1mile from the park we go to, but a very busy street. We're going to call a remodeler and have them meet us there and tell us what we are getting ourselves into if we buy it. Last night I was pretty emotional and ready to bag the whole thing--and so was Mike--but we're going to at least talk to the remodeler before we make a decision. We went out and I had french fries during the week--just needed a little bit of comfort food. I'm only up .2 from yesterday, so I guess all those workouts paid off.

Time to get ready for my new job! Have a great day everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Thank you, mikamah, for being our coach this week. You had interesting questions and the thread was very active this week. And another big thank you to our incoming coach, Worfiedoodles! We couldn't do a challenge without folks like you!

Please be sure and PM those weights to LuvBaloo and COW numbers to jenanderson tomorrow. What can you do today to make sure those numbers that show up tomorrow are ones that you can be happy about?

Lindsay, hope you enjoyed the ice cream -- that's what those flex points are for!

Asking for major PD tomorrow for my dad! We leave at 7:30 tomorrow morning so I won't have time to post in the morning. He'll have the tooth he lost yesterday fixed next Tuesday.

for your Dad, Tracey, and a for you. Is there someone there who would give you a massage for a trade? I think you could use one.

Thanks Lisa! I needed it this week, it was a good motivator! And you just had to go talking about bugs. I didn't swallow one, but one tiny little monster flew in my nose this am! I am glad about no grad school, however, I go back to the real world and actual school 2 weeks from yesterday.

You deserve the kudos, Taryn, BL two weeks in a row is quite an accomplishment!

You're in good company with the bugs up the nose -- Rose was mentioning that too. Okay, noboby start talking about all the snakes or wild animals they've seen walking or running . . .

It's a bummer to go back to the real world but I always love how the beginning of a new school year seems like a chance for a new beginning for a lot of other things, too. And just think of those kids waiting for you to becoe their favorite teacher ever!

I have fallen off the wagon and I got run over by it. I've had a pretty nonexistent summer so far which has put me in a foul mood. Daycare for DD while the boys were at camp fell through so there is no one to watch DD so I can walk/run.
And it's been so darn hot! When we went to FL it was cooler there then it is here!

FL was good though. I didn't gain, I actually lost 2 pounds. Of course it was hot so I didn't eat much and we drank tons of water.

Hi Buffy! Glad that you had a great time on vacation and lose weight -- that is quite a feat!

We have lots of room in the wagon here, so let us pull you back in.

We're still on vacation though our Disney portion is quickly coming to an end I have not read anything since the 13th so hopefully their isn't anything big going on.

I have tried to behave though I've eaten more sweets than I would have at home. We have done a ton of walking and I've pushed a wheelchair the entire time so that must be even better for calorie burning. No scale around so I have no idea how I'm doing. We will be getting on our cruise on Saturday morning. I am so excited to finally be onboard the Epic.

Hi Deb! Glad that you are having a great time and enjoy that cruise.

Thank you lisah for the invitation. I've been put off even looking in this thread because I don't watch the shows(not anymore anyway) and don't have any of the workout vids.

I'm ready to jump in the summer challenge. I know its getting close to the end but its start and I am excited to start the next one too.

I just pm my weight and join in or is there someone else to pm but the weights??

Zoesmama03! Thanks for joining our challenge! Like mikamah said, all you need to do is PM your starting weight to our weightkeeper, LuvBaloo. Weigh ins are on Fridays. I'm glad that you decided to join now as you will have head start working toward your goals before the summer challenge. You will find that that this is a very friendly and welcoming group so jump right in!

You might also want to check out the COW (Challenge of the Week). A new one will be starting tomorrow. It is a way for you to build healthy habits and win prizes.

Many of our participants don't watch the show. We actually start a separate thread for show discussions most of the time and use the show schedule for starting and ending dates for the different challenges. The only aspect of the show that I think we really stick to is the way the percentages and weight loss is calculated.

I lived in Mesa for 13 years and my mom still lives there -- I know it is very warm right now so any exercise that you can manage to get in is an accomplishment!

I have been cleaning the basement and have so much stuff to put out in the yard sale, and am determined not to be such a clutter bug. I think of that show Hoarders, and think, is that me? Well, I'm not that bad, but I'm not that good. I did come across some old cross stitches that I had done as well as some friends that I never unpacked when I moved here 6 years ago. I don't really care if any of it sells, but will be happy to have it gone. I'll pack it all up and donate it after the yard sale.

Good luck with the garage sale on Saturday! Nice to shed that stuff you don't need!

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

I would stay for a month in a grand villa at Bay Lake Towers at the Contemporary or maybe a split stay with a grand villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. I would need a bit of time at the Grand Californian, too.

Have a great day all!

 

[lisah0711]

Just popping on quick to say hi before work. I'll try to comment this evening.

Kathy and Lisa--You will both kick some major booty at the Princess. I know you can do it! And Kathy--do you keep track of your workouts in excel? I keep track of temp, time of day, how far we went, miles per minute, etc. You will really start to see some patterns--especially that heat and humidity make a big difference. You will definitely be faster when it cools off. Keeping track of these things, helps me mentally when I feel like I've had a bad workout. I can compare it and say, well of course this should have happened, it was hotter, or whatever. And I agree, the moisture (aka sweat) in the machines is pretty gross. I try not to think about it!

Yesterday afternoon I started cleaning out our extra bedroom and found some of Tom's school stuff. It was very emotional, especially since the Reds have returned early from their road trip. I am just a hormonal mess! We went to look at the house again. I must say I really like the house, but am not thrilled about the street it's on. It's .1mile from the park we go to, but a very busy street. We're going to call a remodeler and have them meet us there and tell us what we are getting ourselves into if we buy it. Last night I was pretty emotional and ready to bag the whole thing--and so was Mike--but we're going to at least talk to the remodeler before we make a decision. We went out and I had french fries during the week--just needed a little bit of comfort food. I'm only up .2 from yesterday, so I guess all those workouts paid off.

Time to get ready for my new job! Have a great day everyone!

Have a great day, Rose, at your new job! I know that you will do great!

for the PVC issue. Maybe you should contact your doctor again if it is really bothering you or makes you uncomfortable.

I don't know about where you live but here there are plenty of houses to choose from if you are interested in buying. We've been through and had deals fall through several times during our marriage -- it is not fun at the time but it always works out for the best so take your time.

On, I totally agree about the yucky machines -- I would rather swallow a dozen bugs that deal with them!

Be sure and come back and tell us how your day went!

 

[flipflopmom]

I have fallen off the wagon and I got run over by it. I've had a pretty nonexistent summer so far which has put me in a foul mood.

Well, hon, you did better than me, I fell off the wagon and got run over by the monorail at WDW.. Hang in there, and jump back on!

We're still on vacation though our Disney portion is quickly coming to an end

Sounds marvelous! Hope you have a wonderful cruise!

I'm ready to jump in the summer challenge. I know its getting close to the end but its start and I am excited to start the next one too.

Welcome!!!

You are amazing- 5 below wind chills! I felt like I was tough when I went out at 20 degrees. I'm thinking if I'm doing my 15 min miles in this heat, that once it cools down I might get faster.

I seriously need to have a yard sale. Maybe labor day weekend, although I hate to give that one up! I was faster in the spring when it was cooler, a friend told me 50ish is the ideal temp for running...?

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

FOREVER!!!! Every other month at BLT, with a month at AKL, Beach Club, WL, Boardwalk, a Treehouse, and the Boardwalk!

We're going to call a remodeler and have them meet us there and tell us what we are getting ourselves into if we buy it. We went out and I had french fries during the week--just needed a little bit of comfort food. I'm only up .2 from yesterday, so I guess all those workouts paid off.

You really have a lot going on - so proud of you for staying healthy through it all!

You're in good company with the bugs up the nose -- Rose was mentioning that too. Okay, noboby start talking about all the snakes or wild animals they've seen walking or running . . .
And just think of those kids waiting for you to becoe their favorite teacher ever!

NO WILD ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!! And I hope I have enough sanity for them to like me a little!!!

Got up early, ROZ STILL HAS NOT EMAILED ME!!!! Found out our class for the fall is on Mondays this semester, 6:30-9:30. HMMM.. Anna Kathryn's gymnastics is 45 min. away from 6-8:30. Wondering how I'm gonna pull that one off..... It is online, and I could possibly do it there is MIL will watch Sophie, but only until 8:30. UGH!

Got the Shred done for the day, spent a long time researching some lovely topics as waist to hip ratio, etc. Trying to decide what I can do to get my waist smaller - pilates maybe? I already do ab work... Just not sure. Anyway, my head is reeling, so off I go! Girls are in a foul mood this am, gotta change that in a hurry!

have a great day, last one before weigh in, make it count!
Taryn

 

[maiziezoe]

Hey Losers.

Sorry I have been MIA the past couple weeks. I've been reading but haven't had a lot of time to post.

I had surgery on Tuesday and the recovery is a lot more difficult than I thought. I am in a ton of pain but if I take the pain pills, I am dizzy and loopy and totally out of it.


Congrats to all our biggest losers this week!

 

[Connie96]

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

We stayed at AKL once and unexpectedly got a "deluxe savannah view" room. That is my favorite of the places we've stayed. I'd like to stay at the Polynesian once. I'm looking forward to when we can buy DVC and I'll definitely want AKV as my "home" resort.

 

[brinalyn530]

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?
I’d probably do a rotation of the Deluxes indefinitely !

I’ll try to check back in later, but it’s another short, busy day for me today so I might not be back on until tomorrow. Either way, have a great day everyone!

Bree

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

I am going to say the Beach Club for 2 weeks -- easy access to Epcot and DHS, and we love Stormalong Bay! Any longer than that and I would be too homesick!

Maria

 

[tigger813]

Thanks for the wishes! Things went well and we are home now. Just fixed Dad some butternut squash soup and it's cooling a bit. Waiting for his gums to stop bleeding too. Mom went to get his antibiotic and some ensure to drink. Hoping he can just take alleve for the pain so he won't need the codeine! I've got to take Dad to see the other dentist tomorrow at 12:30 so I will leave work early tomorrow.

Yes, I could use a massage and just may look into one really soon! And getting back into my workout routine should help me too!

DD2 has a playdate scheduled at 1 today so I'll go drop her off.

Time to make some lunch for everyone! Looking forward to the night out with DH tonight and maybe a movie.

 

[tigger813]

WOOHOO!!!!! I just received my COW prize in the mail! I love the other things added to the package too! DD2 wanted them! This will definitely help motivate me to get back on track!

Anyone seen Sorcerer's apprentice yet? DH and I are trying to decide between seeing that or Despicable Me!

Anyone recommend one over the other?

Have a magical day!!!!!!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: That's a tough one! I've narrowed it down to 3 resorts for 2 week trips: AKV, BCV or POLY! If I had to choose one it would probably have to be...OH I Can't decide!!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Thursday QOTD- If money and time were no objects, what disney resort would you stay at and how long would you stay there?

I would go for 2wks at a time. At least 3x/year. I would start with the boardwalk, then poly, then beachclub, then CR, a 10 yr anniv trip with just me and dh would be nice at the GF. We already stayed at AKL but my kiddos would love it so we would have to make a stop there too.

Got up early, ROZ STILL HAS NOT EMAILED ME!!!! Found out our class for the fall is on Mondays this semester, 6:30-9:30. HMMM.. Anna Kathryn's gymnastics is 45 min. away from 6-8:30. Wondering how I'm gonna pull that one off..... It is online, and I could possibly do it there is MIL will watch Sophie, but only until 8:30. UGH!

Got the Shred done for the day, spent a long time researching some lovely topics as waist to hip ratio, etc. Trying to decide what I can do to get my waist smaller - pilates maybe? I already do ab work... Just not sure. Anyway, my head is reeling, so off I go! Girls are in a foul mood this am, gotta change that in a hurry!

have a great day, last one before weigh in, make it count!
Taryn

That just stinks when the times dont work out with the kids schedules/babysitters etc. It is such a juggling act sometimes. I hope it works out for you. Pilates definitely may help alot with shrinking your waist size. I never tried it but a few girls I used to work with did that and they really lost inches all over. I hope the girls are in a better mood now...if not that could make for a long day.

Hey Losers.

Sorry I have been MIA the past couple weeks. I've been reading but haven't had a lot of time to post.

I had surgery on Tuesday and the recovery is a lot more difficult than I thought. I am in a ton of pain but if I take the pain pills, I am dizzy and loopy and totally out of it.


Congrats to all our biggest losers this week!

Sorry to hear about your troubles ann. I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the wishes! Things went well and we are home now. Just fixed Dad some butternut squash soup and it's cooling a bit. Waiting for his gums to stop bleeding too. Mom went to get his antibiotic and some ensure to drink. Hoping he can just take alleve for the pain so he won't need the codeine! I've got to take Dad to see the other dentist tomorrow at 12:30 so I will leave work early tomorrow.

Yes, I could use a massage and just may look into one really soon! And getting back into my workout routine should help me too!

DD2 has a playdate scheduled at 1 today so I'll go drop her off.

Time to make some lunch for everyone! Looking forward to the night out with DH tonight and maybe a movie.

Glad to hear your dad is doing ok. Have a great night out tonight.


I did go out running last night even with some thunder in the distance but a few minutes into it the clouds rolled in and a few flashes of lightening scared me back home. I only did .75 of a mile. At least I tried. 2min after I got home it down poured. I did eat a small oreo blizzard from dairy queen. Although it tasted yummy I really had a belly ache the rest of the night. My belly just isnt used to the treats anymore.

Dh and I had a small spat last night. I have been staying up late and not being able to get out of bed on time in the morning so I decided to go up to bed at 9 last night. I got into watching Youve got mail. He came in around 945 and wanted to turn on the phillies game. He got mad when I told him I was watching the movie and said what does it matter I saw the movie a million times already. It is approaching my TOM so I threw the remote at him, got up stormed out of the room and went down on the sofa. I was so irritated! I ended up falling asleep shortly after I laid down. I woke up at 1am and went up to bed. Tossed and turned until 245am. Went back down and fell asleep around 3. DS1 wakes me up wanting me to tuck him back in after using the bathroom. I fall back to sleep around 4 and my dh comes down at 6 wakes me up wondering why Im still on the couch.

Oh what a night!

 

[donac]

WOOHOO!!!!! I just received my COW prize in the mail! I love the other things added to the package too! DD2 wanted them! This will definitely help motivate me to get back on track!

Anyone seen Sorcerer's apprentice yet? DH and I are trying to decide between seeing that or Despicable Me!

Anyone recommend one over the other?

Have a magical day!!!!!!

We saw Sorcerer's Apprentice last week. It was a pretty good movie. I really enjoyed it and dh said is was okay. The special effects are amazing and they keep coming at you without much of a break.

we decided not to see Descpicable Me because we couldn't stand the commercials.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yep I forwarded my starting weight.

I've been around DIS for years and even on WISH off and on but excited to get back into a group thread to keep up my motivation. And really excited to join the exercise thread too. I found it very motivating in the past.

AOTD: I think I'd really love to stay at The Animal Kingdom Lodge because I love animals. The Grand Floridan is beautiful. I had the pleasure of a cast tour during orientation when I worked at the All Stars resorts in 98. It was very interesting and of course free entry any day was awesome but then again my dad had already bought me a season pass but he kept bugging me to apply so when I saw a job fair with on site interviews at the casting center I went right over and got a job.

 

[Zoesmama03]

I did go out running last night even with some thunder in the distance but a few minutes into it the clouds rolled in and a few flashes of lightening scared me back home. I only did .75 of a mile. At least I tried. 2min after I got home it down poured. I did eat a small oreo blizzard from dairy queen. Although it tasted yummy I really had a belly ache the rest of the night. My belly just isnt used to the treats anymore.

Way to go running with thunder and lightning. That is a true runner. I want to get back into running as I get in shape a bit more. I had a struggle making it to the 2nd mile in my walk away the pounds dvd today but then got a second wind and kept through the end.

I love those blizzards I get small sizes now too because of the tummy ache. I dunno why I torture myself with ice cream the lactose always gets me. LOL I have found some yummy Almond Dream ice cream bites I love. Its almond milk based ice cream bits covered in chocolate. Heavenly and no tummy ache.

 

[lisah0711]

Well, hon, you did better than me, I fell off the wagon and got run over by the monorail at WDW.. Hang in there, and jump back on!

Well, I saw your vacation pics and you looked pretty good for someone who was run over by the monorail!

Hey Losers.

Sorry I have been MIA the past couple weeks. I've been reading but haven't had a lot of time to post.

I had surgery on Tuesday and the recovery is a lot more difficult than I thought. I am in a ton of pain but if I take the pain pills, I am dizzy and loopy and totally out of it.

, Ann, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

We stayed at AKL once and unexpectedly got a "deluxe savannah view" room. That is my favorite of the places we've stayed. I'd like to stay at the Polynesian once. I'm looking forward to when we can buy DVC and I'll definitely want AKV as my "home" resort.

It's so hard to choose isn't it?

I’ll try to check back in later, but it’s another short, busy day for me today so I might not be back on until tomorrow. Either way, have a great day everyone!

The nice thing about busy days is that they go by quickly!

I am going to say the Beach Club for 2 weeks -- easy access to Epcot and DHS, and we love Stormalong Bay! Any longer than that and I would be too homesick!

Not to mention that Worf would miss you!

WOOHOO!!!!! I just received my COW prize in the mail! I love the other things added to the package too! DD2 wanted them! This will definitely help motivate me to get back on track!

Anyone seen Sorcerer's apprentice yet? DH and I are trying to decide between seeing that or Despicable Me!

So what did you decide?

Dh and I had a small spat last night. I have been staying up late and not being able to get out of bed on time in the morning so I decided to go up to bed at 9 last night. I got into watching Youve got mail. He came in around 945 and wanted to turn on the phillies game. He got mad when I told him I was watching the movie and said what does it matter I saw the movie a million times already. It is approaching my TOM so I threw the remote at him, got up stormed out of the room and went down on the sofa. I was so irritated! I ended up falling asleep shortly after I laid down. I woke up at 1am and went up to bed. Tossed and turned until 245am. Went back down and fell asleep around 3. DS1 wakes me up wanting me to tuck him back in after using the bathroom. I fall back to sleep around 4 and my dh comes down at 6 wakes me up wondering why Im still on the couch. Oh what a night!

Lindsay, you were totally right and he was totally right, of course!

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yep I forwarded my starting weight.

I've been around DIS for years and even on WISH off and on but excited to get back into a group thread to keep up my motivation. And really excited to join the exercise thread too. I found it very motivating in the past.

AOTD: I think I'd really love to stay at The Animal Kingdom Lodge because I love animals. The Grand Floridan is beautiful. I had the pleasure of a cast tour during orientation when I worked at the All Stars resorts in 98. It was very interesting and of course free entry any day was awesome but then again my dad had already bought me a season pass but he kept bugging me to apply so when I saw a job fair with on site interviews at the casting center I went right over and got a job.

There is one more thing, if you have a birthday coming up between now and around the 1st of September we would like to add your name to the list so we can wish you a happy birthday.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Got the Shred done for the day, spent a long time researching some lovely topics as waist to hip ratio, etc. Trying to decide what I can do to get my waist smaller - pilates maybe? I already do ab work... Just not sure. Anyway, my head is reeling, so off I go! Girls are in a foul mood this am, gotta change that in a hurry!

have a great day, last one before weigh in, make it count!
Taryn

Taryn--FWIW, you and I seem to be very similar in this journey--so I thought I'd share. The waist/tummy stuff really bothered me, because it wasn't budging. Seemed like I was losing everywhere but there, then all of a sudden in the last few weeks, I lost a couple of inches. I really think there is a science to how your body gets rid of fat stores, and unless you want to do south beach or atkins, you just have to be a little patient. I do ab work twice a week and I definitely have muscle there. I can tell on my long runs, because I've been paying attention to my core more. Is my waist as small as I'd like, nope, but I am definitiely seeing some progress. Hang in there.

Anne--feel better! I've missed seeing you around here.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, back from my long day. I was only supposed to work a few hours today, but ended up being there from 10:15-4:00. Then I went and did 4.5 on the elliptical. Still not sure what we're doing for dinner.

Mike set up something with the remodeler for tomorrow.

The job is going to be good I think. Not rocket science, but lots of new things to learn. I'm a bit overwhelmed right now, and of course made mistakes on 5 things I needed to mail out today, but my boss caught it, so that was good. The person who I trained bought me a thank you gift, which I thought was sweet. On Tuesday, I don't think she realized how much of the jobshare I was carrying, and she said something that hurt my feelings a little. Anyhow, our boss explained it to her and so that's why she bought a little gift. Which was very nice. I am pooped. I can't even imagine what I was like when I drank caffeine all the time, because I still think I go at a 100mph all the time.

I think I will like the new job once I get settled in. Lots of people from our office walked by my new desk today and said hi, so that was nice.

Lisa--the pac's aren't really bothering--just the stupid machine that is really bad at measuring heart rate!

Taryn--thanks for saying we have a lot on our plate right now. I see you all with your kids and your schedules, and think I need to just get over it, that everyone else is managing things so well. But we do have/had a lot of changes in our lives over the last year, so maybe I should cut myself a little bit of slack. I will say the workouts are keeping me sane. I felt much better after, I got off the elliptical, thought I am still contemplating a beer tonight.

I'll try to check back in later.