Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[mikamah]

jude, good job heading off to boot camp this morning!
Since the Princess is later in the month maybe we will miss Jersey Week although I think Kathy's school are out the week before the race or is is after?

The race day is our last day of vacation, but we are taking the kids out of school monday and tues and coming home tuesday because of the price of flights. Direct flights were over 600$ for all airlines, but by pushing it out a day, we got direct on airtran for 238. I'm not looking forward to the vacation week crowds, but we gotta do what we gotta do. For you lisa, it won't be anything like Christmas week.

Busy at work this week. Student led parent/teacher conference (a new format for us) and guests arriving Thursday. This week should fly by! But I'm starting off right with my training today and two runs this week so I making sure my training is in there too.

The middle school does those kind of conference here too, and the kids take the parents from teacher to teacher and the kid goes through all the work for them both. It's interesting. In middle school they also start putting all the grades online so you can go on and follow how they are doing.

My eating was horrible from dinner Saturday through last night. I had lost only .6 last week and I think I just wasn't feeling the motivation. We did a huge family-style carb load dinner at Maggiano's Saturday night and I ate way too much: stuffed mushrooms, capresce salad (tomato & mozzarella), a salad with prosciutto & blue cheese, eggplant parm, a white pasta with mushrooms & grilled chicken, and chicken parm. I didn't eat the lasagna (how's that for restraint? LOL!) Dessert was profiteroles made with ice cream and cheesecake. Yep, I ate both. Completely crazy considering I wasnt' getting any miles in this weekend. So, what the heck was I thinking?

Yesterday wouldn't have been so bad if I'd eaten breakfast or lunch. Instead, I only snacked while out walking around near the finish and through the finish festival. (I probably got about 60 minutes of walking in, but it wasn't vigorous, by any stretch).

Then, by the time Howard finished, showered, and we packed and finally got out of the crush of traffic in and around DC, we got to dinner around 5:30 and I was starving. We went to Ruby Tuesday and I ate too much bad stuff at the salad bar and 2 of their new garlic biscuits. Dinner, at least, was good choices -- 6 oz filet, baked potato (nothing on it) and steamed broccoli. I should have just eaten the entree and not the salad bar, but neither of us could wait for our dinner so we added the salad bar. Bad choice for me since I didn't stick to the veggies.

Our kitchen table here at work is covered in candy. Thank God that isn't my thing. I also didn't bring the Saturday night leftovers in for lunch even though I had a plate packaged up and ready for today. Instead, I got right back on track. Bought a green salad on the way to work and will eat a frozen LC or WW meal. I am hoping Howard will eat that for dinner tonight so it doesn't present a temptation when I get home from the gym tonight.

I think your weekend sounded pretty good, and it made me hungry. It might have been more calories than you wanted, but it was all good food, full meals, not bags of halloween candy like some of us had, and you had only one small cupcake with the frosting scraped off!! That is a woman who is on the right track for sure. This is a lifestyle and on a busy weekend, you can eat like you did, and get right back on track monday, and I'll bet you will be fine on the scale too.

We went to my MIL's this weekend and every time we go there I come home sick. I am very allergic to cats and Bendryl and Claritin don't seem to help, so after 2 days of it I end up with a sinus issue when we get home. Grrrr....

We took my DS(16 months) to the ENT last week. Looks like we may be doing tubes and removing his adnoids. Poor little guy.

You poor thing. I hope you're feeling better soon, and I'm sure ds will do fine with his surgery. It is definintely harder on the parent than the kids. I know at childrens hospital, they usually start the sedation while the kids are in the holding area with their parents, so they don't remember being taken away from you.

My BF and I were looking forward to trick or treaters. We even went to get extra candy just in case we ran out. No one showed up. My mom even brought me some size 6 pants. And guess what, they fit. A little tight at the top, but overall ok. They will fit perfect when I hit my goal in four pounds.

Sorry you had no trick or treaters. That's a bummer. Congrats on the size 6!!! That is awesome, and only 4 pounds to goal is fabulous.

I was up for most of the night last night with Nicholas. I almost took him to the ER from the trouble he was having with breathing. I got it calmed down a bit with at home remedies for croup. My mom and dad were so nice to each take half days today to help us out. I took Nick into work with me to be checked....the luxuries of running a peds office. My mom picked him up from there. He got some oral steroids and already seems a little better. I am hoping tonight goes better. I am completely exhausted. Work was insane today. I had a few people call out....it seems everyone has the sinus/cough stuff right now.

The miracle of the day for me was that I got on the scale feeling very guilty about my total junk binge this weekend and I actually lost a little bit. I honestly dont understand but I will take it. I did really well eating today and once again am back on track....now I just have to make it last.

Glad ds is feeling better, and hopefully he woke up today much better after the steroids. It's so hard and scary when they are sick. And stress can give the old weight loss a boost too. Your birthday parties sound like fun, and I know what you mean about the smaller house. We have a small house, and its nice to have a few people over, rather than a huge crowd.

The good news is that I don't have to wear the boot anymore! My fractured bone has healed! But, I am still not allowed to hit the treadmill. He said in a week or so and not to rush re-introducing run/walk intervals.

Whoo hoo for no more boot!!!!!! So excited for you CC, and it sounds like you will be up and running again in no time.

QOTD: What's your favorite tv show?

I'd have to say criminal minds. I watch it wed nights, and most other nights I'll find the old reruns on a couple other channels, and watch one or two shows. I've been falling asleep during biggest loser this season. I don't know why, but I should just watch it later on demand and skip the commercials like lisa does.

Been wavering on my goals, which is a bad thing. I'm getting very close and I need to buckle down and just do it. If I can get this done by Christmas, that would be the best gift to myself. Having my knee starting to hurt really threw me.

I took a week off from running and did research. Turns out it was possibly my five finger shoes. I have gone back to my regular running shoes and using the KT tape on my knees. I did a few short runs and looks like I'm going to be ok. That's encouraging! I'm still taking it easy, but at least I am running again and it does help my motivation.

Glad the knee is feeling better. It would be such a great gift to yourself, but it's also a tough time of year, so be patient with yourself too. Hope the running continues to go well.

I survived day number 1 of both jobs. It was a long day, but doable. I think I'll like the new job.

Glad your first day went well.

I had a really good day as far as food goes, but didn't do any kind of exercise. I need to do better about that. 5-mile run on the agenda for tomorrow along with more good food choices.

19 days until my first 1/2 marathon. In that time, I hope to stick closely to my training plan and maybe, just maybe, lose about 5 more pounds.

You have been doing so well, Connie. Are you following any particular training plan for your half? I know you might have said before, but I forgot. So exciting you half is just 19 days away!! So right before Thanksgiving. You are going to rock it!!!

Good Morning. I am certainly remembering that I am not a morning person I need getting up at 6 AM to become habit. It will come, but not soon enough.

Maybe you can move bedtime up a little. Maybe go to bed with your youngest ds.

I am off today for voting day, no school. I love having a bonus day off. We had to put our time requests in at work for december, so I tallied how much pto (paid time off) time i had and would earn through february so I'd be sure I'd have enough to take vacation, and it's looked better than I thought. Being in outpatient, we're closed for holidays, and this year it's christmas and new years eve that we're closed as well as the day after thanksgiving, so I'll use time for all those days too. I'll still have a buffer of about 4 days for times when it's quiet and I get cancelled, so I'm in good shape.

I didn't have any halloween candy yesterday, and ate much better. Haven't been tracking my food, but need to start. We are going to go to the park to run/walk this morning. It's cold out, so I figure michael can hang in the car more to keep warm. This afternoon we're taking my nephew for a few hours, but don't know what we'll do.

Tracey-hope you are feeling better soon.

Lisa- I"m glad that JenA is doing ok, and an HH hiatus is absolutely fine. I hope this challenge is a support for everyone, and hate to think it would be bringing more stress her way. Hope all is well, Jen.

Taryn- Hope you're having a good week. and all is well.

Jennz- Hope all is well with you too.

RoseHi!!

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[keenercam]

Good morning, my friends.
CC - I am so excited that you are out of the boot. Congratulations on NOT gaining a single ounce AND losing while you were practically immobile. That is awesome! You rock, girl!

I am having moments of feeling totally overwhelmed today. All of my best intentions to get back on track yesterday went out the window at about 4:30 when I got a call from a friend with upsetting news. Then I had a teleconference on a case from 6:30-7:45 and got home around 8:15, exhausted, upset, stressed, frustrated, angry and hungry. I am frustrated that DS17 got involved in some melodrama and made some bad judgments in a romantic relationship that may now come back to bite him. It is so hard to let our kids deal with stuff themselves, isn't it?

I also had no energy or motivation to go to the gym since I was leaving work an hour later than I'd wanted to. I did, however, go home and make butternut squash soup. I should have just eaten some of that, but after my planned dinner of a LC panini with some fat free chips & pretzels, I stewed in my emotions for a while and then ate some of the leftovers from Maggianos. UGH! I could just kick myself. I'll have no one to blame but myself when the scale is groaning under me this week.

I am in such a lousy mood and I can't even stand myself. This week is also the one year anniversary of my youngest brother passing away and that's not easy either.

 

[mikamah]

It actually felt like winter here this morning. All the car windows were frosted and it was so cold out. I am still wondering how I am ever going to get all my runs in during the winter. and I thought the summer heat was bad

I am thinking the same thing right now. I need to take off my fleece jammies right now and get out there and do it, but it's so warm here. We are actually going to do it, so that when we do the princess we will be relaxed and properly trained and have plenty of time for characters and pictures.

Oh and CC, congrats on the loss!! That is fabulous with being immobile with the foot. 1.8 is awesome!!

 

[tigger813]

mommyof2pirates: Do you have any iparty stores near you? That's where I got the plates, cups and napkins. We're putting a table flat on the floor in front of the tv and they can color while watching the movie. We did a party like this for DD1 in May and the kids loved just sitting and watching the movie.

Got sad news when I got to work My boss's mom had a stroke last night. Not sure how she's doing. She'll call me later after my client. I'll be here until 2. I'll have to lock the spa while I'm giving a massage so I put a note on the door saying we'd reopen at 11:30.

Made my shopping list for Target so I can run through there quickly today. Got my coupons all set too.

Need to finish my tea before my client arrives. I stopped and voted this morning before going to the wellness center. I'll have a WW meal for lunch. Good thing I grabbed that though I had said I would be here until 2 today.

I'm sure I'll be on again later!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Good morning, my friends.
CC - I am so excited that you are out of the boot. Congratulations on NOT gaining a single ounce AND losing while you were practically immobile. That is awesome! You rock, girl!

I am having moments of feeling totally overwhelmed today. All of my best intentions to get back on track yesterday went out the window at about 4:30 when I got a call from a friend with upsetting news. Then I had a teleconference on a case from 6:30-7:45 and got home around 8:15, exhausted, upset, stressed, frustrated, angry and hungry. I am frustrated that DS17 got involved in some melodrama and made some bad judgments in a romantic relationship that may now come back to bite him. It is so hard to let our kids deal with stuff themselves, isn't it?

I also had no energy or motivation to go to the gym since I was leaving work an hour later than I'd wanted to. I did, however, go home and make butternut squash soup. I should have just eaten some of that, but after my planned dinner of a LC panini with some fat free chips & pretzels, I stewed in my emotions for a while and then ate some of the leftovers from Maggianos. UGH! I could just kick myself. I'll have no one to blame but myself when the scale is groaning under me this week.

I am in such a lousy mood and I can't even stand myself. This week is also the one year anniversary of my youngest brother passing away and that's not easy either.

Lots of hugs coming your way for all the stress, and I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. The anniversaries are such an emotional time, reliving all that happened a year ago. Hang in there, Cam. I hope you can think about the good memories you had with your brother this week, and they can bring you some comfort.

 

[lisah0711]

I am having moments of feeling totally overwhelmed today. All of my best intentions to get back on track yesterday went out the window at about 4:30 when I got a call from a friend with upsetting news. Then I had a teleconference on a case from 6:30-7:45 and got home around 8:15, exhausted, upset, stressed, frustrated, angry and hungry. I am frustrated that DS17 got involved in some melodrama and made some bad judgments in a romantic relationship that may now come back to bite him. It is so hard to let our kids deal with stuff themselves, isn't it?

I also had no energy or motivation to go to the gym since I was leaving work an hour later than I'd wanted to. I did, however, go home and make butternut squash soup. I should have just eaten some of that, but after my planned dinner of a LC panini with some fat free chips & pretzels, I stewed in my emotions for a while and then ate some of the leftovers from Maggianos. UGH! I could just kick myself. I'll have no one to blame but myself when the scale is groaning under me this week.

I am in such a lousy mood and I can't even stand myself. This week is also the one year anniversary of my youngest brother passing away and that's not easy either.

Aw, Cam, I'm so sorry for your loss. And a sucky week on top of it, too. I hope that things improve for you soon.

I was just thinking this morning that I needed to be more positive and look at the big picture, like you do! So see you inspire us even when you don't know it!

Lindsay and mikamah sounds cold in your neck of the woods! And good job resisting the siren's call of the Halloween candy, Kathy.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am in such a lousy mood and I can't even stand myself. This week is also the one year anniversary of my youngest brother passing away and that's not easy either.

cam Im sorry you having some bad days. We are all here for you to vent. Feel better soon.

mommyof2pirates: Do you have any iparty stores near you?

We unfortunately do not and I didnt realize how much trouble it would be to find them or I would of went online and ordered some sooner. What the heck TS3 is like the hottest thing right now you would think this wouldnt be so hard.

Kathy- I guess once we get running it will feel alot warmer.
I need to get some good cold weather running gear. I think that will help.

 

[mikamah]

Lindsay and mikamah sounds cold in your neck of the woods! And good job resisting the siren's call of the Halloween candy, Kathy.

Thanks Lisa.
I feel good, and back on track right now, now just to keep this feeling.
It was 32 when we got up, and 43 when we went out to run. I did laps at the park, so after a mile, I took my sweatshirt off and was fine in a t-shirt. Did 3 miles.

Lindsay- I was thinking the same thing about running gear. I think I at least need a long sleeve wicking shirt, but then I get hot. But I think when it's 20s and 30s, we'll need something warmer. It's funny, I started running in february, and it was cold, but somehow, it's much harder now, coming from warm weather and into the cold.

 

[mikamah]

Oh no, give me a day off and look what I did, I killed the thread!!!!

Hope you're all enjoying your evening!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Not a very OP day today. Tomorrow will be better!

Have a great day tomorrow!

Is everyone okay keeping HH on hiatus for now?

No problem here. Hope you are ok Jen!

Thanks!

CC thats great.

Great job on the loss CC! That is huge considering you could have pouted and felt sorry for yourself and ate everything in site. Instead you continued on and even had a loss with no exercise. Great job

Thanks!

CC - I'm so happy you got the boot off! Congratulations on the weight loss! That's so tough to do while injured!

Thanks to you too!

Whoo hoo for no more boot!!!!!! So excited for you CC, and it sounds like you will be up and running again in no time.

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed your day off!

Good morning, my friends.
CC - I am so excited that you are out of the boot. Congratulations on NOT gaining a single ounce AND losing while you were practically immobile. That is awesome! You rock, girl!

Thanks!

Now, for you. I'll say it too, anniversaries are hard. But, I also know that you are a very strong woman and can do anything!

Oh and CC, congrats on the loss!! That is fabulous with being immobile with the foot. 1.8 is awesome!!

Thanks!

Tracey.

Thanks Lisa.
I feel good, and back on track right now, now just to keep this feeling.
It was 32 when we got up, and 43 when we went out to run. I did laps at the park, so after a mile, I took my sweatshirt off and was fine in a t-shirt. Did 3 miles.

Sounds like a great day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--hope your little one is doing better. We did croup, asthma, allergies, etc and it's not fun. We actually went to the er twice with bleeding eye linings due to a really bad allergic reaction. Hang in there, I'm sure you know this, but it does get better.

CC--woohoo for no boot!

QOTD--we don't have cable, but we rent a lot of netflix movies. I love The Closer, Burn Notice and Rescue Me!

I took a week off from running and did research. Turns out it was possibly my five finger shoes. I have gone back to my regular running shoes and using the KT tape on my knees. I did a few short runs and looks like I'm going to be ok. That's encouraging! I'm still taking it easy, but at least I am running again and it does help my motivation.

I hope it gets better. I've read that you have to really ease yourself into running in those five finger shoes. I'm hoping you see continued improvement!

I survived day number 1 of both jobs. It was a long day, but doable. I think I'll like the new job.

QOTD: my favorite tv show is the Amazing Race. DH and I watch it religiously.

Glad you like your new job Deb!

Hi Kathy! I haven't even looked at airfare for princess yet. Is there some holiday around that time that I don't know about?

Lisa--we have actually been at Christmas several times, and New Year's and before Christmas! It's our favorite time to go to WDW. It used to be that you could go to MK after 9pm on Christmas Eve and walk on anything. Now we go to DHS and see the Osbourne lights. A lot of times we'll go to MK for open and then leave when it gets crazy. We have very low expectations during that week as far as getting a ton of stuff done, which helps us to just enjoy the Christmas season! This year we are there from the 21-28.

Cam-- Hope things are going better. I don't like feeling overwhelmed either. And watching your kids mess up is soooooo incredible hard. It's like watching a train wreck sometimes. Hang in there.

Oh no, give me a day off and look what I did, I killed the thread!!!!

Hope you're all enjoying your evening!

I didn't feel so great today. Everyone is passing a cold around at work and I'm really hoping I'm not getting it. I can't take most of the typical cold meds anymore. I did get a good run in--4 miles. I am really proud of myself because I really did not want to run. But once I got going it was fun. The air was warm enough that I'm not coughing, so that's good. Not eating great this week, but that's ok to. Two days in a row I have had a Moe's small bean burrito for dinner--w/ fajita veggies, no rice, no cheese, and a little bit of sour cream. Could be worse. I also had a small queso. Just haven't felt like cooking. And with the family drama this weekend, I never got around to making my recipe list for the week. Hoping to get organized tomorrow!

For everyone running in the cold air, I don't know if I talked about this Saturday, but I did some research and it's pretty common to develop a cough after running in cold air. There's a lot of argument about whether this is actually exercise induced asthma or litterally an allergic reaction to cold air. Anyhow, if you are coughing AFTER running, try covering your face with a scarf of I use a neck warmer folded in half pulled over my face. Basically you are then breathing warmer, more humid air.

Ok guess that's it for now. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[tigger813]

Good news, boss's mom didn't have a stroke. She had eye surgery last week and messed up her medicine and got disoriented. She hopes to be home tonight. I may work for a few hours in the morning as my boss wasn't feeling very well yesterday and today.

Stayed OP today. Had a few small candy bars. I walked over 2 1/2 miles at the track tonight. If I don't have to work in the morning I will walk to the wellness center and back probably taking the long way back. Going to have 2-3 more glasses of water tonight. Had TJs orange chicken for supper.

Tomorrow's supper will be burgers on potato rolls when we get home from soccer practice. LAST Practice!!!!! We'll have a snack before practice. Parents vs kids though I will probably walk the track and play with DD2 during that time. Girls get their flu shots in the afternoon tomorrow when DD2 has her 6 year checkup.

Time for that water! Looking forward to BL tonight! No new Glee episode tonight.

QOTD: Just listened to last week's facebook to facebook podcast. Someone had a great question so I thought I'd borrow it.
If Disney were going to close its doors, what would be the last attraction you would want to visit/ride and what would be your last meal at Disney?

Mine would be either Soarin' or Everest for the attractions! I love them both so much!!!!! For a meal I would have to say the meal DH and I had at Narcoossee's in April 09: swordfish, Valrhona chocolate cake and I forget the appetizer though it was amazing! We're trying Yachtsmen next month so I may change from what I've heard!!!!

WOW!!!! I just said next month for my trip!!!!!!!! I better get packing!!!!!

TTFN

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi all!

Its 1015pm and I finally got everything checked off my list for today. I have so much to do. When I am at work I am thinking of what I need to get done at home....when I am home I think about all the stuff I have to do at work....I think this is a clue that I am in need of a vacation. Only 3 months and 3 weeks until I am back in my happy place. I cant wait.....even if it includes running 13.1 miles it will still be a vacation to me.

Party preparation has begun for ryan's 3 bday parties this weekend:
I got the kitchen/living room cleaned tonight although the kitchen floor still needs a mopping, tomorrow hopefully will be food shopping for the party and cleaning the family room and setting it up for the kids to watch the movie. I also want to shampoo my rugs but I dont know if I will fit it all in before friday eve. One can hope!

I had another good day of eating minus the bite or two off of my sons 3 musketeer bar. I am hoping to finally make a break through and start loosing again.

Nick is feeling much better...those steroids do wonders. He has gotten a bit irritable from them but I can deal with that at least he can breathe.

Have a great evening!

 

[my3princes]

Good news, boss's mom didn't have a stroke. She had eye surgery last week and messed up her medicine and got disoriented. She hopes to be home tonight. I may work for a few hours in the morning as my boss wasn't feeling very well yesterday and today.

Stayed OP today. Had a few small candy bars. I walked over 2 1/2 miles at the track tonight. If I don't have to work in the morning I will walk to the wellness center and back probably taking the long way back. Going to have 2-3 more glasses of water tonight. Had TJs orange chicken for supper.

Tomorrow's supper will be burgers on potato rolls when we get home from soccer practice. LAST Practice!!!!! We'll have a snack before practice. Parents vs kids though I will probably walk the track and play with DD2 during that time. Girls get their flu shots in the afternoon tomorrow when DD2 has her 6 year checkup.

Time for that water! Looking forward to BL tonight! No new Glee episode tonight.

QOTD: Just listened to last week's facebook to facebook podcast. Someone had a great question so I thought I'd borrow it.
If Disney were going to close its doors, what would be the last attraction you would want to visit/ride and what would be your last meal at Disney?

Mine would be either Soarin' or Everest for the attractions! I love them both so much!!!!! For a meal I would have to say the meal DH and I had at Narcoossee's in April 09: swordfish, Valrhona chocolate cake and I forget the appetizer though it was amazing! We're trying Yachtsmen next month so I may change from what I've heard!!!!

WOW!!!! I just said next month for my trip!!!!!!!! I better get packing!!!!!

TTFN

Just a quick fly by post as I'm exhausted. I'm heading to bed just as soon as the washer stops the spin cycle and the cloths hit the dryer.

QOTD: If Disney were closing I would ride Peter Pan last because it was the last ride we did on the kids first trip and it still stands out in my mind My last meal would be Chef Mickeys...tradition.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Sorry to report in that the results aren't ready yet.
They'll be put up sometime tomorrow.

I'm thrilled to stay we have jumped into living in our new house and are slowly getting things unpacked. We definitely are the slowest movers around! Its been tough to fit renovations and stuff in around work and kids.

Once again, sorry for the late results coming tomorrow.
If you forgot to send in your weight, you can still do it!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

QOTD- I would have dinner at Ohana's and then ride It's a small world....It was the last ride we rode on our trip too and so memorable.

Have a great OP day!

Taryn and Jen I hope you ladies are ok......

Bree how was your race on sunday??????

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning!

Not much to say this morning. I've been up for a while working on a few odds and ends. I don't have much to do today either. I'm making dinner tonight, but that's not for hours.

I finished the chapter on ratios and proportions yesterday and am hoping to start and finish the chapter on data and probability today. I think I mentioned before that I am using a 5th-6th grade workbook for my math studying. It is basically what I did in 7th-8th grade. Until yesterday, I had been worried that I need to find some more advanced math practice problems. My 5th grade neighbor was over yesterday and asking me questions to help me study. I showed her everything I need to know for the test (there is a list online) and was so relieved to learn that the math workbook should be at least 95% of the math test!

Considering I need the equivalency of about 75% on the test to pass the math portion, I should be golden!

Have a great day everyone!

CC

CC--woohoo for no boot!

I didn't feel so great today. Everyone is passing a cold around at work and I'm really hoping I'm not getting it. I can't take most of the typical cold meds anymore. I did get a good run in--4 miles. I am really proud of myself because I really did not want to run. But once I got going it was fun. The air was warm enough that I'm not coughing, so that's good. Not eating great this week, but that's ok to. Two days in a row I have had a Moe's small bean burrito for dinner--w/ fajita veggies, no rice, no cheese, and a little bit of sour cream. Could be worse. I also had a small queso. Just haven't felt like cooking. And with the family drama this weekend, I never got around to making my recipe list for the week. Hoping to get organized tomorrow!

Thanks!

to you. Hope you did not catch a cold.

for getting out there and running and for 4 miles!

QOTD: Just listened to last week's facebook to facebook podcast. Someone had a great question so I thought I'd borrow it.
If Disney were going to close its doors, what would be the last attraction you would want to visit/ride and what would be your last meal at Disney?

First, I'd cry. Then, I'd go on "it's a small world." I don't know why, but I love that ride. Perhaps because I'm always seeing something new?

A meal...hmm, we haven't done too many TS restaurants. I do love a flatbread at Captain Cook's. No where around us serves flatbreads so they are a treat, believe it or not.

Loved this question!

Its 1015pm and I finally got everything checked off my list for today.

I had another good day of eating

Nick is feeling much better...those steroids do wonders.

to everything! Love hearing about good days!

Shannon: Good to hear from you! Sounds like the move went well.

Have a great OP day!

You too!

 

[mikamah]

Not a very OP day today. Tomorrow will be better!

for yesterday, for today!! Here's to a fabulous, on track wednesday!!

Hi Kathy! I haven't even looked at airfare for princess yet. Is there some holiday around that time that I don't know about?

Presidents day is the prior monday, so mass and some other states in the northeast have school vacation that ends the 27th, so that's why flights are insane that week. Unless it's your areas school vacation, you should be fine. It's awful how they hike the prices on vaca weeks. It just forces me to take michael out of school.

I didn't feel so great today. Everyone is passing a cold around at work and I'm really hoping I'm not getting it. I can't take most of the typical cold meds anymore. I did get a good run in--4 miles. I am really proud of myself because I really did not want to run. But once I got going it was fun. The air was warm enough that I'm not coughing, so that's good. Not eating great this week, but that's ok to. Two days in a row I have had a Moe's small bean burrito for dinner--w/ fajita veggies, no rice, no cheese, and a little bit of sour cream. Could be worse. I also had a small queso. Just haven't felt like cooking. And with the family drama this weekend, I never got around to making my recipe list for the week. Hoping to get organized tomorrow!

For everyone running in the cold air, I don't know if I talked about this Saturday, but I did some research and it's pretty common to develop a cough after running in cold air. There's a lot of argument about whether this is actually exercise induced asthma or litterally an allergic reaction to cold air. Anyhow, if you are coughing AFTER running, try covering your face with a scarf of I use a neck warmer folded in half pulled over my face. Basically you are then breathing warmer, more humid air.

Hope you don't get sick. It's so nice when you don't feel like running, but force yourself to get out there, and then it's a good run. Why can't they all be like that?
Thanks for the info on coughing after running in the cold. I have noticed, I feel tighter when it's colder, but once I warm up, I'm ok.

QOTD: Just listened to last week's facebook to facebook podcast. Someone had a great question so I thought I'd borrow it.
If Disney were going to close its doors, what would be the last attraction you would want to visit/ride and what would be your last meal at Disney?

I would ride it's a small world and then eat at Crystal Palace. Small world is one of our favorite rides now, but on michael's first trip, he was too scared to go on it so we always chuckle about that. And we love crystal palace, he had his 5th b-day there, and we've eaten there every trip.

Mine would be either Soarin' or Everest for the attractions! I love them both so much!!!!! For a meal I would have to say the meal DH and I had at Narcoossee's in April 09: swordfish, Valrhona chocolate cake and I forget the appetizer though it was amazing! We're trying Yachtsmen next month so I may change from what I've heard!!!!

WOW!!!! I just said next month for my trip!!!!!!!! I better get packing!!!!!

TTFN

Whooo hoo hoo hoo!!! Next month!!!! That came up quick.

Its 1015pm and I finally got everything checked off my list for today. I have so much to do. When I am at work I am thinking of what I need to get done at home....when I am home I think about all the stuff I have to do at work....I think this is a clue that I am in need of a vacation. Only 3 months and 3 weeks until I am back in my happy place. I cant wait.....even if it includes running 13.1 miles it will still be a vacation to me.

Party preparation has begun for ryan's 3 bday parties this weekend:
I got the kitchen/living room cleaned tonight although the kitchen floor still needs a mopping, tomorrow hopefully will be food shopping for the party and cleaning the family room and setting it up for the kids to watch the movie. I also want to shampoo my rugs but I dont know if I will fit it all in before friday eve. One can hope!

I had another good day of eating minus the bite or two off of my sons 3 musketeer bar. I am hoping to finally make a break through and start loosing again.

Nick is feeling much better...those steroids do wonders. He has gotten a bit irritable from them but I can deal with that at least he can breathe.

Have a great evening!

Nice job on the eating, and I'm glad Nick is feeling better and should be ready for the big parties. Now, I've taken to minimizing the cleaning a bit before a party, since the house is just going to get dirty during the party. So don't worry if you don't get to it, what gets done, will get done, and you can just enjoy the parties.

Just a quick fly by post as I'm exhausted. I'm heading to bed just as soon as the washer stops the spin cycle and the cloths hit the dryer.

Hope the new job is going well. Bet you're sleeping good.

Sorry to report in that the results aren't ready yet.
They'll be put up sometime tomorrow.

I'm thrilled to stay we have jumped into living in our new house and are slowly getting things unpacked. We definitely are the slowest movers around! Its been tough to fit renovations and stuff in around work and kids.

Once again, sorry for the late results coming tomorrow.
If you forgot to send in your weight, you can still do it!

Congrats on being in the new house. Please, no worries about getting to the weights whenever you can. We are so grateful for you doing them every week faithfully, with all you have going on. Thank you so much. (and thanks for the reminder, I think I forgot again.)

I finished the chapter on ratios and proportions yesterday and am hoping to start and finish the chapter on data and probability today. I think I mentioned before that I am using a 5th-6th grade workbook for my math studying. It is basically what I did in 7th-8th grade. Until yesterday, I had been worried that I need to find some more advanced math practice problems. My 5th grade neighbor was over yesterday and asking me questions to help me study. I showed her everything I need to know for the test (there is a list online) and was so relieved to learn that the math workbook should be at least 95% of the math test!

Considering I need the equivalency of about 75% on the test to pass the math portion, I should be golden!

I so do not envy you. Glad the studying is going so well cc. Michael is in 3rd grade, and so far I'm ok with the math, but some of the grammar is already heading beyond my comprehension. Not really bad yet, but it was picking out the subject in a sentance, and I wasn't quite sure. I tell him now, that if he asks me for help, I can not be held accountable if I am wrong. He might be better off with google.

I worked the school store this morning, which was fun. They sell fancy pencils, erasers, jibbitz, etc, and the kid love it. Most stuff is under a dollar, and I took in over 45$, so it's a nice little money maker for school. Another parent usually does it, but I fill in when he's not available. Wed is my only set late morning so it's nice to be able to go in. In kindergarten and first grade I'd go in the class every wed for an hour, and I miss that. They don't use regular volunteers in the classes for the older grades.

It's nice to have my morning coffee and dis again. Tomorrow, I'll need to run instead of dis.

Have a great day.

 

[corinnak]

Oh good heavens, it happened again. So much for checking in every day and keeping up with the archive. Halloween hit me and hit me hard. Not from the candy department - that has been surprisingly fine, in spite of TOM, I've only had one piece of Halloween candy. No, it was the costumes and the parties and the Halloween half marathon that sucked all my time last week! The good news is I feel like I am mostly on track even now.

The half was the Monster Dash in Minneapolis. It was an adventure. Cold morning, nice race, LONG wait for a bus back to the start where I was parked. Seriously, if I am going to wait 90 minutes for a ride (in the cold, no less), it had better be a Disney roller coaster, not 10 miles on a yellow bus!!!

All righty - I've got some catching up to do. QOTD, here I come.

 

[tigger813]

Hanging out at work for a couple hours. Boss is now sick. Her mom is fine...medicine mixed up caused the problems yesterday.

Hoping to get some sort of workout in at some point today. Not sure if DD2 and I will go to DD1s soccer practice as it's so cold now in the evening. Maybe I'll just workout at home instead. I'm missing my elliptical.

Left the house without my protein shake so DH is drinking it instead. He stayed home as his stomach hurt. I'm enjoying my green tea and having fiber bars to see if that helps with my tummy issues.

I'm up 3 pounds from Friday but feeling very bloated so I think that's the reason. I was good and drank lots of water yesterday and walked over 2 1/2 miles. See if I can drop that 3 pounds between now and Friday morning. I feel lighter and my tummy is flattening out surprisingly.

4 weeks from right now we should have landed in Orlando and should be waiting for our luggage and heading for the rental cars! I really hope to start packing and organizing stuff this weekend after DD2s birthday party. Also hoping to start decorating for Christmas.

DH and I are going to try some different recipes for Thanksgiving. We get a light cooking magazine here at the spa so I have some decent healthy recipes to try. Instead of a full turkey we may just cook a couple of turkey breasts. I must have my stuffing so I will need to search for a tasty and healthy recipe for that. I also must have green bean casserole. I use light cream of mushroom soup and will use fat free milk. DH will make the mashed potatoes and we will have honey glazed carrots. Saw a chocolate desert in the light cooking cookbook that we will have for dessert.

Still trying to decide if I'm going to do a 5K that morning. I should probably sign up soon if I'm doing it. There are 2 that I could do. I'll decide by next week.

I think I'll finish listening to the podcast I was listening to while walking last night. It was really interesting. I have another one to listen to and then will have this week's to try and squeeze in. DD2 and I have to finish watching TS3 from yesterday. DH and DD1 finished it so I will just fast forward to where we had to leave for soccer.

TTFN