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

[tigger813]

Came home from work with a bad headache. Going to make some cookies. That always makes me feel better.

Time to start thinking about lunch for everyone!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I tried painting my toes peach schnapps (I think that's the name of the color) but you can still see my purple runners toe beneath the nailpolish. I guess purple and black are my new favorite nail colors!

Well, I'm getting ready to go meet Mike at the house to talk to the renovator. I can't decide what I want him to say--if it's going to be a bigger project than we think, it will make the decison easy. It's scary and a little sad, because we have lived here since Tom was 3 and he turns 19 tomorrow. I feel like by moving I'm losing something--but I don't even know if it's something I want to keep. And I have been really hungry today--what is that about? My body must know I'm going to torture it tomorrow on a long run, so it's storing up.

I'll check back in later. Stay cool!

 

[brinalyn530]

Ann – Hope you feel better soon!

Kathy – Thanks for being our coach last week!

Maria – Thanks for being our coach this week!

Dona – Thanks for filling in for the COW! After the week I’ve had, I’ll really need this pampering !

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or Dopey?
I’ve had a really rough week emotionally so unfortunately right now I would be Grumpy. But I am looking forward to seeing Despicable Me with DMom and DS this evening and relaxing at the pool this weekend, so hopefully sometime around 2:30 I’ll get back to Happy !

We saw this great shirt at WDW last month - I'm Grumpy because you're Dopey!
Taryn

I loved that shirt – I almost bought it three times while we were there in May, but I thought better of it since I’d want to wear it every day!

Tracey - Hope your headache goes away soon!

Well, I ended up with my biggest loss of the challenge (so far) this week ! I’m pretty happy even though I am frightened by the amount of weight I still have to lose . I still feel like it should be coming off faster, but I know, realistically, that’s just me being impatient. I hope to order my rowing machine this weekend so I’ll have a new toy to play with soon, hopefully the addition of serious cardio will help speed things up a little. I’m also getting bored with my Jillian DVDs and I’m pretty sure that’s hindering the process – I’m not excited to do them like I was the first few times through, plus my body’s pretty used to the routine by now, even though jumping jacks still kick my a@@ for some reason !

Well, I’ve still got a couple things left to finish up here and I only have about 45 minutes before I leave, so I better get back to it.

Have a wonderful, on plan weekend everyone!

Bree

 

[Zoesmama03]

Weighed in down 3 lbs. Woohoo

I'm waiting on my laundry for some workout shorts then I'll be getting in my 2 or 3 mile walk away the pounds.

Lisa,
It happens. Enjoy your vacation I'm sure you can maintain easy enough. The important thing is we keep on going through gains. It could be lean muscle gain and will balance out.

Next time I'll give the multi quote way a try so I don't leave everyone out.

 

[jbm02]

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or DopeyDefinitely Dopey today!! LOL

Rose, I'm doing the half. Or, at least, I'm signed up for it!!!

Today was the "100s" class at our AM boot camp class: 100 jumping jacks, 100 mountain climbers, 100 squat thrusts, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 sec sprints. Then we did a few sets of suicides. It's a great class but I was a puddle afterwards!!

...off to drop DS at football practice, DD to a friends for a sleepover, DH is at DFILs - I have 2 whole hours to me!!! ...off to the Y (with no guilty feelings!!)

I'll pop in when I get back!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or DopeyDefinitely Dopey today!! LOL

Rose, I'm doing the half. Or, at least, I'm signed up for it!!!

Today was the "100s" class at our AM boot camp class: 100 jumping jacks, 100 mountain climbers, 100 squat thrusts, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 sec sprints. Then we did a few sets of suicides. It's a great class but I was a puddle afterwards!!

...off to drop DS at football practice, DD to a friends for a sleepover, DH is at DFILs - I have 2 whole hours to me!!! ...off to the Y (with no guilty feelings!!)

I'll pop in when I get back!!!

Wow, boot camp and the Y in the same day! Very impressive!

I have been cleaning out the closet in the extra bedroom. I'm doing a lot of moving stuff from room to room, but I am throwing stuff out. Still keep finding more of stuff from when Tom was little. The boards from his elementary school science project, all his halloween costumes that I made. Trying really hard to not emotional eat. So far I've had a Luna bar and a few pistachhio crackers. I also got a parking ticket bill in the mail today from SC! A reminder that DS is not a little boy anymore.

I'm processing here--feel free to skip! I really liked the contractor we met with. Haven't had a chance to talk to Mike yet, cause he had to go back to work. The contractor was really open to us doing some of the work ourselves to save money, and had some really good ideas to complement our thoughts. So we're going to "ponder" for a few days and see how we feel. Another house across the street and off the main road just went up for sale this week, and I think it needs gutted as well. Not sure if we will look at it or not, but it's in a more exclusive neighborhood, and is similar square footage and priced lower. I think the house we're looking at is still a little high, but our agent thinks otherwise. Sorry to be processing here.

So what does all this have to do with weight loss---I have not felt this strong a need to emotional eat in months. And I don't like it.

Ok, time to go clean out some more closets. If nothing else, my house will be very organized when this is all said and done! Trying to see the bright side!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Just completed 2 of the 3 mile WATP. I feel good to have done something so I'm not bothered about not going all the way. My muscles were still a little sore from yesterday which dragged me down a bit but I pushed through changed to walking if it got rough.

 

[tigger813]

Thanks, guys! Headache went away! Baking chocolate cookies always does the trick! Made turkey/hamburgers for supper. Been drinking more water today now that I have my new water bottle. I have to work in the morning and do a few errands and then we're going to watch movies, play games, etc. Hoping to get a walk in at 7 in the morning before working and then I'll do my weigh in.

I can't wait to get back to doing WATP every morning. I plan on doing 6-10 miles a day next week starting Wednesday plus my morning walks. I need to start training for my 5k in September and possible 1/2 marathon in October with Redwalker! I need to get up the nerve to commit to that. ALso during the week I'm going to be really good calorie wise and water wise. Hoping to have a big loss next week. I doubt I'll be able to reach my goal before my b'day since we'll be going away the weekend before.

Have a great night!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: I'm Sleepy right now, aiming for Happy probably mixed with a bit of Grumpy here and there!

Great answer -- I hope you achieved Happy!

Good morning everyone!! Thank you Maria for coaching this week, and as last weeks coach, it definintely helps keep me on track too. I am down 2.2 which for me is huge!! I ran/walked 2 miles this morning with michael on his bike. We were going for three, but he had a little trouble with his boxers and getting off the bike so he had a little meltdown and was. " I told you boxers aren't good for biking!!!!" So of course it was all my fault. I chuckled to myself and we took short way home. I am pumped to keep on tracking my points and see another loss next week.

Congrats on the great loss! And oh my, the boxers...ds wears them, too, but I think his added height must help...so glad you are pumped!

I think I have runner's knee. It's crunchy and achy. Did some reading, did a fairly slow 3 miles this am, and tried to focus on my form to see what I am doing. Of course, whenever I focus on a run instead of letting my mind go, it's a lot harder. Add the knee pain, and YUK! I think it's time for new shoes.

Knee pain is a bear! Be sure and seek treatment if it doesn't feel better. My dh ran 2 Halfs on a torn meniscus, and it was totally unnecessary...

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or Dopey?

Unfortunately, I'm Sneezy today with a cold. I always get one this time of year right before heading back to work, and it usually develops into a bad sinus infection warranting a trip to the doctor. I used to refuse OTC meds to make me feel better and didn't think I needed a doctor, until I developed pneumonia from it a couple years ago. So yes, I'll be taking care of myself!

Please do take good care of yourself! Summer colds are not fun...

Thanks for coaching Maria. I am still a little Sleepy this morning--I've developed this awful habit this week of waking up in the middle of the night for a couple of hours. Hoping for Happy once I am awake! Have a great sleepover!

That is not a great habit, I hope it goes away! The sleepover is in full swing. Lucky for me dh took the boys to laser tag, so I have the house to myself for a few hours. I'm going to quickly do replies and watch "The Da Vinci Code". I've read the book but never seen the movie.

Do you think those 12 year old boys are going to notice if you picked up the house or not? I think an extra few minutes with the compresses are needed as you won't be getting much sleep tonight!

I have to say I am a combination of Grumpey and Sleepy this morning. I think that I am seeing a connection here . . .

You are so right, and I'll just have to clean again after they leave... Yep, Sleepy mornings equal Grumpy for me, too!

Came home from work with a bad headache. Going to make some cookies. That always makes me feel better.

Better living through baking -- cookies can cure alot!

I tried painting my toes peach schnapps (I think that's the name of the color) but you can still see my purple runners toe beneath the nailpolish. I guess purple and black are my new favorite nail colors!

I love that name! I hope it went well with the renovator and you are able to feel confident about your decision!

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or Dopey?
I’ve had a really rough week emotionally so unfortunately right now I would be Grumpy. But I am looking forward to seeing Despicable Me with DMom and DS this evening and relaxing at the pool this weekend, so hopefully sometime around 2:30 I’ll get back to Happy !

Congrats on your PR loss! I'm so sorry for the rough week, next week is bound to be better!

Weighed in down 3 lbs. Woohoo

Awesome loss!

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or DopeyDefinitely Dopey today!! LOL

I'd be Dopey after that 100s class, too! You are a machine!

So what does all this have to do with weight loss---I have not felt this strong a need to emotional eat in months. And I don't like it.

Ok, time to go clean out some more closets. If nothing else, my house will be very organized when this is all said and done! Trying to see the bright side!

It's hard to eat with Pledge in one hand and a cleaning cloth in the other -- I tell myself this as a motivator...it sounds like you are doing a good job coping with the memories -- even good ones can make things hard

Just completed 2 of the 3 mile WATP. I feel good to have done something so I'm not bothered about not going all the way. My muscles were still a little sore from yesterday which dragged me down a bit but I pushed through changed to walking if it got rough.

Great job! Sometimes it's better to do less one day so you can still move the next one!

Everybody have an awesome night! I'll try to get the QOTD up before it's too late tomorrow -- who knows, maybe it'll be really early depending on how noisy the boys are!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

A quick hello, and then we need to run to target and get a few last minutes things for the yard sale- thumb tacks for the signs, and cups for the lemonade stand.

qotd- I was pretty Happy today, and still am. I know if I sit too long, Sleepy it will be. I love this question Maria. I was a little bit of Doc at work today for a patient having a hard time after his procedure but other than that work was pretty quiet.

Hope everyone had a good weighin today, and hugs to those struggling. Don't give up, don't ever give up. Persistance will get you to your goals.

Hope to check back in and read the day's posts after target.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or Dopey?

Hi Maria and thank you for being our coach for this week. A great big thanks to Kathy for being our coach last week. Great Job Kathy!

I love this question by the way. I started my day out sleepy, then I went to a managers meeting where I was given more work to add onto my already drowning desk so I became grumpy. Then I had to deal with a few of my staff's problems and this required me sitting and listening while they teared up and cried, I feel like this made me become Doc (you know the Dr Phil kind), then I went to a picnic with my dh, it was a bunch of guys from his softball team and their families. It didnt know anyone so I became bashful, I limited myself to a small portion of not so good food so It made me happy, now In sleepy again. I have come to the conclusion that I might be bipolar dwarf.

I am down 2.2 which for me is huge!! I ran/walked 2 miles this morning with michael on his bike. We were going for three, but he had a little trouble with his boxers and getting off the bike so he had a little meltdown and was. " I told you boxers aren't good for biking!!!!" So of course it was all my fault. I chuckled to myself and we took short way home. I am pumped to keep on tracking my points and see another loss next week.

Great job kathy! Sorry to hear about michaels mishap today. Yes I would guess that boxers and bike riding dont mix. Poor guy.

Gee thanks Lindsay. You forgot to add class! No gymnastics today, thank goodness. But she has team camp next week, so I'll be driving her down to be there at 8:30, and driving back to pick her up at 5.. YAY for my last week off before back to school.

A womens job is never done!

Well, I'm down 1. I am grumpy about it, yet happy that I managed a loss with TOM this week. I am now only 2 pounds from normal BMI.. So guess what my goal for next week is?

At least its a loss. Good luck on hitting your goal next week. I know you can do it

I think I have runner's knee. It's crunchy and achy. Did some reading, did a fairly slow 3 miles this am, and tried to focus on my form to see what I am doing. Of course, whenever I focus on a run instead of letting my mind go, it's a lot harder. Add the knee pain, and YUK! I think it's time for new shoes.

I agree its so much easier if you forget about the fact that your actually running and just let your mind day dream. I hope your knee feels better soon.

Lee Iacocca
"You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance."

"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there" unknown.

So let me just tell ya that Lee Iacocca was born in my home town of allentown, PA and worked and went to college in the city I live in now, Bethlehem,PA. His uncle actually is the founder of Yocco's Hotdog which is our area's famous hotdogs. They are delicious! Just some dumb facts I thought I would share.

Great picture Dona! You will love Halloween. We went in October for the first time last year and I LOVED the theming. MNSSHP is soooooo fun. Mike and I dressed as Woody and Jessie--I made the costumes and people stopped us to take our pictures and cast members stopped us to tell us how great we looked. It was so fun! I only wish I was skinnier, cause I can't say I love the pictures. I guess we just need to do it again!

MNSSHP was awesome we loved it last sept. My kids took buzz lightyear and woody costumes but ended up not wearing them because it was 95 degrees everyday. The original plan was for me to be jessie and my dh to be sid. I couldnt come up with ideas on how to make the costumes without spending a ton of money. I would love to see your pics if your willing to share.

In spite of my efforts I was up 2.5 this week. I'm not really sure why but it is what it is. I'm going to try and hold the line while I am on vacation next week. If I can avoid a vacation gain that would be a big accomplishment. Then time to lose for August!




You're mama is one smart lady!

I had a rough couple of days. Unable to run due to thunderstorms or plans getting in the way. Not to mention the heat and humidity is worse than ever. I have had some issues with eating more than the points I have left too. I am PMS'ing and feel the need to eat. I also feel extremely fluid filled and bloated. I was so busy at work today I forgot to weigh in so I will do that on monday. We went to a picnic tonight and I would have to say I could have done worse especially with how I am feeling. I ate a few pasta salad bites, a few olives, a tbsp size of taco salad, a couple of bites of tortilla chips with a cheddar cheese dip, and one alabama slammer shooter. Can you tell Im craving salt. We sat outside and basically just sweated sitting there. It was horrible. The dew point is in the 70's today it is gross. Tomorrow the weather channel just says HOT in red and black lettering. We have the kids run in the morning and then I am staying in the A/C for the remainder of the day.

Ok I realized I am writing a short novel so I will stop now. Have a great night!

 

[Connie96]

Friday QOTD: Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's off to lose weight we go! Which dwarf are you feeling like today -- Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Grumpy, or Dopey?

What a day! I'm gonna go with HAPPY. DH and I took DD to Six Flags for the first time today. She loves rides of all kinds and she had a blast. And, it wasn't just us. My sister and her two girls and our other sister's daughter were with us, so we had a whole crew. It was great!

I had a 2 pound loss this week -- my best loss yet for this challenge! I got more exercise this week than I did that past couple weeks, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. (Thanks to Jen for adding it in the COW - it does help!)

Oh my goodness. I am now quite SLEEPY. DD is only 3yo, so we really only intended to spend 4, maybe 5 hours at Six Flags, but we ended up staying ALL DAY. (About 10:30a to 9:30p plus a 2 hour drive each way.) We waited out a thunderstorm in the afternoon and when it ended, the temps were amazing and the crowd had really thinned. Everything was basically a walk-on. I don't know how DD made it without a nap and without a meltdown, but we had such a blast!

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Good. Night.

 

[flipflopmom]

Today was the "100s" class at our AM boot camp class: 100 jumping jacks, 100 mountain climbers, 100 squat thrusts, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 sec sprints. Then we did a few sets of suicides. It's a great class but I was a puddle afterwards!!

WOah. That is amazing!!!!

Not sure if we will look at it or not, but it's in a more exclusive neighborhood, and is similar square footage and priced lower. I think the house we're looking at is still a little high, but our agent thinks otherwise. Sorry to be processing here.

Wow Rose. That really is a lot to think about. Gutted? Huge project. Is that something you and Mike enjoy? I can't personally imagine taking it on. But asking me to add a trip to the mailbox somedays seems like too much. BUT, with just the 2 of you at home now, it might be a fun project, and you would definitely feel proud of the results. I know what you mean about the emotional eating, though. It seems like I just keep sabotaging myself with it the last couple of days.

You mentioned one time before about Mike researching Chi running. I had read about that, and I've heard great things. Are there any specific books, etc. he recommends? And a for you, just cuz I think you need and deserve it!

I can't wait to get back to doing WATP every morning. I plan on doing 6-10 miles a day next week starting Wednesday plus my morning walks. I need to get up the nerve to commit to that. ALso during the week I'm going to be really good calorie wise and water wise.

Sounds like a great plan!!! You'll be back on track very soon!

I have come to the conclusion that I might be bipolar dwarf. I am PMS'ing and feel the need to eat. I also feel extremely fluid filled and bloated.

AMEN! to all of the above. I actually thought this am - maybe I should do some yoga and ab twisting stuff, if my body is going to be a sponge maybe I can wring it out! It's very very hot here, too. Lovely. I don't really have any great advice, b/c I'm in the boat. Let's just grab a lifejacket.

I had a 2 pound loss this week -- my best loss yet for this challenge! DD is only 3yo, so we really only intended to spend 4, maybe 5 hours at Six Flags, but we ended up staying ALL DAY. (About 10:30a to 9:30p plus a 2 hour drive each way.)

That's awesome Connie! What a great week! So glad DD had a wonderful day, and the whole family!

Lisa - Sorry about your gain. You had a great midweek check, I'll be some sodium was involved somewhere?

Zoesmama - AMAZING loss! Great job!

Bree - Way to GO girl!!!!! Nice biggest loss in challenge thus far!

Sounds like some great weeks out there last week.

Well, I blew it yesterday. Did okay during the day, got home from class, DH had gotten pizza. I emotionally ate. Roz wore me out. I had a headache. Pizza is my comfort food. After I gorged, I promptly fell asleep on the couch, slept for an hour, then went to bed. That's after I had a 30 minute nap earlier in the day. Ended up about 600 calories over my daily range. Only burned 350 in my run. Not gonna hit normal that way.

Oh. well. Today is a new day. Hoping to channel Happy today, cuz I'm rather grumpy. Why is my emotional well being so tied to my successes and failures on this weight loss journey? I'm beginning to feel like a yo-yo dieter, good days, bad day, up and down. I know that realistically, for the rest of my life, there will be days of more food. I have to accept this. Looked back at my sparkpeople food counts to find out what I ate on lower calorie days, hoping to get a good meal plan for the day.

I just can't get rid of this water retention. TOM decided he loved me so much, he wanted to stay around for 8 days this time. My rings have yet to get as loose as they were pre-WDW, even though I'm a smidge lower. My face looks a bit puffier,too. Wonder if the heat has anything to do with it. Or all the sitting doing school work? Whatever the reason, I am done with it. I don't usually do this, but my mom has some OTC diuretics, she battles ankle swelling. I think I'm gonna take one tomorrow, and see if that helps. I've eaten every diuretic food, drinking a gallon of water/iced tea, cardio, it's just not going anywhere.

Sorry for the book. I'm down and out this am. GOOD news - today is the last Roz session!!! Going to do a final editing on all my stuff, and submit it before class. Off to research how to lose water weight.

Have a great day. Needed something to get me going, here it is:

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
Taryn

 

[tigger813]

I'm up! Was going to do a run/walk but it's raining out a bit. ALso very foggy. Maybe I'll just go back to bed for a bit. I have to work at 9 and then go to Staples and the liquor store to return some cans and bottles.

Not good last night. DH and I had two drinks and then we got in bed and ate a bag of chips, my favorite honey bbq! It was a small bag! I had trouble staying awake too! I'll have to watch the end of Eureka again later today.

Mom wants to watch movies today which I'm all for. I should be home by noon. Weather is iffy all day so that works for me. Probably make our spicy chicken dip to have at some time today. It's easy and everyone loves it. I don't think Dad will be able to eat it but he can have more butternut squash soup and Coffee Ensure. At least he has foods he likes.

Enjoy your Saturday. I'll check back in again later.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Saturday QOTD: When you eat throughout the day, do you try to combine protein and carbs (or carbs and dairy, etc.) at specific meals and snacks, do you try to eat well-rounded as the day goes by but eat what you want when you want it, or do you just eat what you want when you want it and see what happens?

Until recently I was just trying to eat certain things (5 veggies, 2 dairy, etc.) over the course of the day. I recently started trying to add protein to each meal and snack, and I think it helps with hunger. But I tend to just eat as we go over the weekend -- something I need to work on, anyway!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

qotd- I was pretty Happy today, and still am. I know if I sit too long, Sleepy it will be. I love this question Maria. I was a little bit of Doc at work today for a patient having a hard time after his procedure but other than that work was pretty quiet.

I hope the yard sale goes well -- at least the rain has stopped! It's good to be Happy!

I love this question by the way. I started my day out sleepy, then I went to a managers meeting where I was given more work to add onto my already drowning desk so I became grumpy. Then I had to deal with a few of my staff's problems and this required me sitting and listening while they teared up and cried, I feel like this made me become Doc (you know the Dr Phil kind), then I went to a picnic with my dh, it was a bunch of guys from his softball team and their families. It didnt know anyone so I became bashful, I limited myself to a small portion of not so good food so It made me happy, now In sleepy again. I have come to the conclusion that I might be bipolar dwarf.

Ok I realized I am writing a short novel so I will stop now. Have a great night!

Novels are good, I like long posts! You are clearly a dwarf of many personalities, which makes you either well-rounded or skitzophrenic, you choose!

What a day! I'm gonna go with HAPPY. DH and I took DD to Six Flags for the first time today. She loves rides of all kinds and she had a blast. And, it wasn't just us. My sister and her two girls and our other sister's daughter were with us, so we had a whole crew. It was great!

I had a 2 pound loss this week -- my best loss yet for this challenge! I got more exercise this week than I did that past couple weeks, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. (Thanks to Jen for adding it in the COW - it does help!)

Oh my goodness. I am now quite SLEEPY. DD is only 3yo, so we really only intended to spend 4, maybe 5 hours at Six Flags, but we ended up staying ALL DAY. (About 10:30a to 9:30p plus a 2 hour drive each way.) We waited out a thunderstorm in the afternoon and when it ended, the temps were amazing and the crowd had really thinned. Everything was basically a walk-on. I don't know how DD made it without a nap and without a meltdown, but we had such a blast!

Wow! It sounds like you had a great day and are off to a spectacular start to the weekend! for a fabulous family time!

Well, I blew it yesterday. Did okay during the day, got home from class, DH had gotten pizza. I emotionally ate. Roz wore me out. I had a headache. Pizza is my comfort food. After I gorged, I promptly fell asleep on the couch, slept for an hour, then went to bed. That's after I had a 30 minute nap earlier in the day. Ended up about 600 calories over my daily range. Only burned 350 in my run. Not gonna hit normal that way.

Oh. well. Today is a new day. Hoping to channel Happy today, cuz I'm rather grumpy. Why is my emotional well being so tied to my successes and failures on this weight loss journey? I'm beginning to feel like a yo-yo dieter, good days, bad day, up and down. I know that realistically, for the rest of my life, there will be days of more food. I have to accept this. Looked back at my sparkpeople food counts to find out what I ate on lower calorie days, hoping to get a good meal plan for the day.

I just can't get rid of this water retention. TOM decided he loved me so much, he wanted to stay around for 8 days this time. My rings have yet to get as loose as they were pre-WDW, even though I'm a smidge lower. My face looks a bit puffier,too. Wonder if the heat has anything to do with it. Or all the sitting doing school work? Whatever the reason, I am done with it. I don't usually do this, but my mom has some OTC diuretics, she battles ankle swelling. I think I'm gonna take one tomorrow, and see if that helps. I've eaten every diuretic food, drinking a gallon of water/iced tea, cardio, it's just not going anywhere.

Sorry for the book. I'm down and out this am. GOOD news - today is the last Roz session!!! Going to do a final editing on all my stuff, and submit it before class. Off to research how to lose water weight.

Have a great day. Needed something to get me going, here it is:

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson
Taryn

Lots going on with you -- I think you have to look at the big picture -- you have been the BL two weeks in a row, and that's a lot to deal with both mentally and physically. You might not exactly have the best week after two great losses and with TOM, I'm just sayin'... Your body might be a bit confused and not quite know what to do this week. We have obscure facts we make ds memorize every summer. Last summer it was who wrote the VA constitution? Who wrote the MA constitution? Who wrote the U.S. Constitution? Bonus points for anyone who just knows all three without looking it up!

Mom wants to watch movies today which I'm all for. I should be home by noon. Weather is iffy all day so that works for me. Probably make our spicy chicken dip to have at some time today. It's easy and everyone loves it. I don't think Dad will be able to eat it but he can have more butternut squash soup and Coffee Ensure. At least he has foods he likes.

Enjoy your Saturday. I'll check back in again later.

So glad to hear your dad is doing ok, and you have a plan for this weird weather. Keep an eye to the sky!

The kids are already up and eating everything they can find in the kitchen. We'll make them some eggs in a bit. I'm giong to finish my eye treatments and then think about getting dressed. Worf would also like to be fed, apparently ds is so busy feeding himself and his guests, he hasn't noticed the cat wandering the house and meowing

Maria

 

[donac]

Good morning everyone.

Hope you enjoyed just sitting there with cold compresses on your eyes. I did it last night in my gf's hot tub which hasn't been hot in months. It felt great.

It is hot here today. I am thinking of dh who is in Va for the BS jambo where it is over 100 again today. I hope it gets cooler there soon. The scouts arrive tomorrow so it needs to cool off to make it more enjoyable for them. I know dh wasn't working yesterday so he and a friend went to Kings Dominion to go to their waterpark. I hope he bought a couple day pass because I think he is going to need it. I think he is going to spend more money than he thought but he does need to keep cool.

Pampering Day Find a book you have been reading or a magazine and sit and read for 5 minutes.

Not planning to do much today. I cleaned the entrance way yesterday but a lot of it ended up in the kitchen waiting to be brought down to the basement to be sorted and put away.

Stay cool everyone. Maybe I will drive up to my mom's house to swim in her pool.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

What a day! I'm gonna go with HAPPY. DH and I took DD to Six Flags for the first time today. She loves rides of all kinds and she had a blast. And, it wasn't just us. My sister and her two girls and our other sister's daughter were with us, so we had a whole crew. It was great!

I had a 2 pound loss this week -- my best loss yet for this challenge! I got more exercise this week than I did that past couple weeks, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. (Thanks to Jen for adding it in the COW - it does help!)

Oh my goodness. I am now quite SLEEPY. DD is only 3yo, so we really only intended to spend 4, maybe 5 hours at Six Flags, but we ended up staying ALL DAY. (About 10:30a to 9:30p plus a 2 hour drive each way.) We waited out a thunderstorm in the afternoon and when it ended, the temps were amazing and the crowd had really thinned. Everything was basically a walk-on. I don't know how DD made it without a nap and without a meltdown, but we had such a blast!

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Good. Night.

That sounds like a fun day connie! Great job on the weight loss too

Well, I blew it yesterday. Did okay during the day, got home from class, DH had gotten pizza. I emotionally ate. Roz wore me out. I had a headache. Pizza is my comfort food. After I gorged, I promptly fell asleep on the couch, slept for an hour, then went to bed. That's after I had a 30 minute nap earlier in the day. Ended up about 600 calories over my daily range. Only burned 350 in my run. Not gonna hit normal that way.

Oh. well. Today is a new day. Hoping to channel Happy today, cuz I'm rather grumpy. Why is my emotional well being so tied to my successes and failures on this weight loss journey? I'm beginning to feel like a yo-yo dieter, good days, bad day, up and down. I know that realistically, for the rest of my life, there will be days of more food. I have to accept this. Looked back at my sparkpeople food counts to find out what I ate on lower calorie days, hoping to get a good meal plan for the day.

I am also trying to make myself realize its a lifestyle change instead of a diet so everyday will be different and there will be days or even weeks that are worse than others. You are still doing great because you are keeping yourself aware of what you are doing and not letting your eating just spiral totally out of control.

I just can't get rid of this water retention. TOM decided he loved me so much, he wanted to stay around for 8 days this time. My rings have yet to get as loose as they were pre-WDW, even though I'm a smidge lower. My face looks a bit puffier,too. Wonder if the heat has anything to do with it. Or all the sitting doing school work? Whatever the reason, I am done with it. I don't usually do this, but my mom has some OTC diuretics, she battles ankle swelling. I think I'm gonna take one tomorrow, and see if that helps. I've eaten every diuretic food, drinking a gallon of water/iced tea, cardio, it's just not going anywhere.

I know it always takes me a few days after my cycles finished to feel less bloated and full of water. Right now I feel like the marshmellow puff man. The heat and humidity also plays a part in it too.

Sorry for the book. I'm down and out this am. GOOD news - today is the last Roz session!!! Going to do a final editing on all my stuff, and submit it before class. Off to research how to lose water weight.

Thats Great News

QOTD- lately I have not been paying attention to the actual food Im eating just how many pts they are. I think it has to do with the fact that life has been a little busy lately. I have not been planning out meals or really doing a big grocery store run. I really need to get back into it.

I will shortly be off to the kids run races. Then my MIL and FIL are coming over for lunch. Nothing else really planned for the day except to stay in the A/C. I really wished we had a pool right about now.

Enjoy your saturday everyone!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Hope that everyone is having a fun filled, OP Saturday.

Weighed in down 3 lbs. Woohoo

Woo! Hoo! You are off to a great start!

Today was the "100s" class at our AM boot camp class: 100 jumping jacks, 100 mountain climbers, 100 squat thrusts, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 sec sprints. Then we did a few sets of suicides. It's a great class but I was a puddle afterwards!!

Wow! You totally, ! I am so impressed, Jude!

So what does all this have to do with weight loss---I have not felt this strong a need to emotional eat in months. And I don't like it.

, Rose, moving, or even contemplating moving is a big stressor. Although I heard you saying that you want to emotionally eat, you should pat yourself on the back because you knew that is what you wanted to do but you didn't!

mikamah, good luck on your yard sale today!

I ate a few pasta salad bites, a few olives, a tbsp size of taco salad, a couple of bites of tortilla chips with a cheddar cheese dip, and one alabama slammer shooter. Can you tell Im craving salt.

Okay, I have to ask, what is an Alabama slammer shooter, Lindsay?

What a day! I'm gonna go with HAPPY. DH and I took DD to Six Flags for the first time today. She loves rides of all kinds and she had a blast. And, it wasn't just us. My sister and her two girls and our other sister's daughter were with us, so we had a whole crew. It was great!

Great loss, Connie! I'm glad that you had a great time at Six Flags.

Lisa - Sorry about your gain. You had a great midweek check, I'll be some sodium was involved somewhere?

Well, I blew it yesterday. Did okay during the day, got home from class, DH had gotten pizza. I emotionally ate. Roz wore me out. I had a headache. Pizza is my comfort food. After I gorged, I promptly fell asleep on the couch, slept for an hour, then went to bed. That's after I had a 30 minute nap earlier in the day. Ended up about 600 calories over my daily range. Only burned 350 in my run. Not gonna hit normal that way.

I'm loving all your quotes, Taryn.

Sorry about the tough eating days. The heat may be playing a factor in the water retention. It sounds like you definitely needed some rest yesterday! In yoga class they say "honor your body." You honored your body by giving it the rest it needed.

I'm not sure what happened with my weight this week. My stomach and hips are smaller (just by pants fit) so it might be an inches for pounds thing or it could be stress not letting my body let the weight go. I am just so mentally and physically tired I almost feel like I just can't worry about my health now, which is pretty stupid now that I just typed it out. I think I will download some meditation podcasts for my trip. Maybe I am just cranky because I have to go to work today.

I'm up! Was going to do a run/walk but it's raining out a bit. ALso very foggy. Maybe I'll just go back to bed for a bit.
Enjoy your Saturday. I'll check back in again later.

Sounds like you need some extra rest, too, Tracey!

Saturday QOTD: When you eat throughout the day, do you try to combine protein and carbs (or carbs and dairy, etc.) at specific meals and snacks, do you try to eat well-rounded as the day goes by but eat what you want when you want it, or do you just eat what you want when you want it and see what happens?

I have been trying to add more protein to what I am eating. I think it helps you to feel full longer and your body does need it. I never, ever have any problems getting all of my starch exchanges. I try to eat well-rounded and hit all the exchanges -- last week's COW helped with that one.

Maria, I am glad that you survived the sleepover!

Dona, thanks for the pampering COW today. I will look forward to looking through one of my August magazines when I get home today.

I'm off to work this morning. I am going to work very hard to get everything done so I can tie up lose ends on Monday mornning. Tomorrow will be packing. Shouldn't be too bad as we are only taking carryons even though we will be gone 8 nights. I refuse to pay $150 to take bags back and forth!

Have a great day all!

 

[my3princes]

We're waiting to board the ship. I am pleased to report that I didn't gain while at disney. My hopes for the cruise is more realistic