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

[flipflopmom]

We came to the conclusion that the cat dragged it out of the sink and into the dining room, then she and the dog worked together to get the bag open. And then I guess the dog took it from there. (I have caught them working together before to get into a closed garbage bag).

That is . Don't you wish you had a video camera on that mission? I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, and a huge mess, but the mental image had me!

I don't remember the last time, if ever, I've taken food home.

You are having such a successful challenge, despite your injury. Proud of you girl!!

I found these boards and thats where my addiction really began. I loved planning our trip and really putting details into it. It was so fun and wonderful to spend the time with my kids and husband and to see the excitement in my kids eyes. I cant wait to go back again as a family.Oh and hide the screwdrivers.So there is a negative vibe in my house tonight. The kids did great in church today. Even my 3 year old sang the words to this little light of mine. It was great. I seriously slouched as low as I could into the pew. I cant remember when it was last time but since its usually every 21days it comes so often I dont even keep track anymore.

Planning, details, and DIS can make a fanatic out of you, can't it! Screwdriver, what screwdriver? I have a whole stash of them! So glad the boys did well yesterday. As for the Donovan remark - out of the mouths of babes! Hope your DH wakes up on the right side of the bed this am! It's crazy how tied their emotions are to the respective team's performance.
We were around the same schedule last month, and I'm usually around the 19th, if that helps you at all! Every 21 days? Really? Sheez.. How do you deal with that? Gpod luck talking to your boss today!

I have a small (or big) milestone to report! I haven't been able to wear my wedding rings for about two and a half years now, they weren't sized properly when we got them, but I had been able to squeeze them on at first. On a whim, I just went to try them on. They fit better than when I first got them! (still a tiny bit tight, but wearable)

What a wonderful NSV (non-scale victory)!!!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! I had a really nice day. It was great to wake up and have my mom here. She bought me some really nice running clothes and so that was great. After she left, DH and I went out and ran 7.3 miles. It was pretty cool when we started but true to my overly hot form...I was in my sports bra by the end. We walked by several people who were out walking in big coats, turtle necks, and other warm gear...I am sure they thought I was crazy! They want their nanny to do more educational activities with their daughter so they are paying me to write the curriculum. Good luck with using the treadmill. DH and I bought a used one last winter and I am thinking of selling it. We would rather be running outside…even when it is below zero!

YAY for getting new running clothes!!! Hope your run with DH helped you feel better. I am like that, too, running in a tank top when everyone else is in sweats and jeans. Writing the curriculum sounds like a wonderful opportunity, maybe you should set up a website and market yourself for stuff like that. That sounds totally fun! I've thought about how I would love to be a consultant for parents of preschoolers and K students. I've thought many times that I would love a treadmill, I could do that with the kids here when I can't leave to go for a run. Of course, that's an expense we can't afford now, and I'm pretty sure I would fall on it and break my neck! Glad you had a great birthday!!!

I am now experiencing a deal with my rings as well. They now fall off my left hand so I put them on my right hand but now they are a bit too big for that hand as well. I am thinking of taking mine off and not wearing them for a while. I will have to figure out what to do about them or get them resized at some point but for now it might just be best to take them off and store them.

I wear mine on my middle finger of my left hand. The knuckle is bigger there for some reason, and they don't fly off!

Chiming in to say hi and goodbye. Off to Gettysburg in the morning to celebrate my 7th wedding Anniversary, which was today. Have a great week everybody

Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your trip!

 

[flipflopmom]

Well, I'm guessing you can all figure out that my alarm hasn't went off yet. Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

If I could workout, I'd love to go to one of those all-inclusive gym/spa resorts. However, like I said, health is relative. Honestly, what I could use is a sleep study. I know that won't take a week, but it might take a week for me to get a regulated sleep-wake cycle. I get plenty of sleep, but not when the rest of the 1st shift-working Eastern Time Zone sleeps.

I wish my alarm hadn't gone off yet!!!! You me up. I need more sleep, I'm already thinking a nap is in order.

For the next week. Hmm..

A Disney Cruise? Although, the food wouldn't be too healthy, but the getaway would be nice for my family to bond again. Mental health is important. Lots of exercursions to walk and sight see. Mediterranean? That might take longer than a week....

I'm thinking a spa. Get wrapped in seaweed, eat salads, etc. Lie around in a mega soft robe drinking high quality water, eating organic foods, somewhere near the Western mtns. maybe? Saw a Coors commercial yesterday and the scenery was lovely....

OR how about a week at WDW at the Grand Floridian, with spa treatments and healthy room service daily? or in a Grand Villa at BLT with unlimited use of the GF spa... Massages in a cabana by the CR pool.... Yeah. I think that's it. With the whole family, but with a nanny to take the kids ( and BRAD while I have my spa treatments...

Edited to add: After I finished typing, I looked down to snuggle Beamer that had asked to be held. HE HAD BIG RED GUM STUCK TO HIS FUR ALL AROUND HIS MOUTH!!!!!!!!!! Rubbed some coconut oil in, bath, and it finally came out. Yep, it's Monday. So much for getting lots done this am!

That was a fun QOTD! Have a great day everyone!!!! Hope it's not tooo Monday-ish..
Taryn

 

[donac]

Good Monday morning. It is raining here and cool. I hope it doesn't rain all day.

I don't have too long to be on here today. I need to be at my desk by 6:30. Lots of kids were out on Friday so they are coming in 6:45 to take the tests they missed.

Happy Birthday Jen. Your day sounds just right. Don't you love it when relatives get you just what you really wanted. One year my inlaws gave me a gc to my favorite quilt shop. They have never done it since which is strange since it is right near sis in law's house and they are down there all the time.

Octoberbride03 Happy anniversary.

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

I would go someplace that offers yoga morning, noon and night. It would have to be in place where you can hike without paths that are too slanted (ankle would give me trouble) but that I could enjoy with beautiful views.

Have nice evening everyone. Off to pack lunch.

 

[tigger813]

Jenanderson- Glad you had a great day!

QOTD: I'd go to the BL ranch so I could finish my long journey to my goal weight!

Woke up to a rainy morning so I won't be able to jog to the wellness center this morning. I will drive down after putting DD2 on the bus. Then, my plan, is to come back and do my elliptical workout or try and do a WATP in my living room. Redwalker is stopping by this morning with the puppy!

I slept well and just fixed DD1 some French toast with the potato bread. I need to make her lunch and get a snack together for her. I also fixed myself cup #1 of green tea. I'm going to have a smoothie for lunch as well today. Dinner will probably be frozen pizzas since DD1 has dancing and basketball tryouts starting at 5.

Taking my mom and DD2 to the Christmas Tree Shop this afternoon. Hoping to not want to spend much money there.

I also have to call and make our reservations for a Coco Key weekend in Feb with fellow Disers. Check out the podcast boards if you are interested for more info! It's titled Disers do Coco Key! We're always adding to the group!

Gotta get moving!!!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

I think I'll go to the new Disney resort in Hawaii that we saw on AFV last night. I'm sure there is a wonderful spa, and like Taryn said, mental health is very important, and i'll partake in all the exciting adventures they will have there. I'll bring michael and the nanny along so he and I can have fun. Actually, I talked to my sil who is coming to the princess with us last night, and she said, she was my "nanny", so I'll bring her and my niece along, too.

It's rainy, but I want to get out for a run anyway. It's just drizzling now. My weight is down .6 from friday, so that's a good sign for me.

Taryn- Little Beamer, He must be such a joy, but puppies are so into everything. Glad you got the gum out, and so happy that DH will be sleeping at night again soon.

Jen- Glad you had a happy birthday.

Lindsay- Your husband sounds like my brother. He is so into his fantasy football, and if the Patriots are losing, you don't want to go near him. Especially the next day if he was drinking for the game.

Lisa- Hope you're all ready for your big trip this week!!

Tracey- Hope you and Mom are able to settle into a good routine while she's visiting.

CC- thanks for getting up early and getting the qotd in.

Pamela- Hope you're ok and online again soon.

Yesterdays' qotd- I had been do wdw 3 times, once only for a day while at a conference before I had michael, and I planned to take him for his 5th b-day before he was even born. I fell in love with the place on that 5 bday trip. He was very scared of most of the rides, winnnie the pooh, wouldn't go on small world, but so loved meeting the characters, so I was able to see all the little details and magic I missed as an adult running ride to ride. It was nice because my brother, sil and niece was there too, so I did get to go on my favorites too.

Off to get bkfst. Have a great monday!!

 

[cclovesdis]

I've been going nonstop this morning. Now, if you ask me what I've done, I'm not sure I have an answer, but I feel like I've accomplished things. I guess you could say lots of little things, but nothing that really means 1 whole thing is done. I'm rambling. I know you all know what I mean.

I don't have any real plans for the day. I should break out my algebra and geometry workbook. And, of course 3 meals. No meal skipping this week.

I did just finish going through a large pile of coupons from my grandmother. If anyone wants any, just PM me with your requests. I saw lots of coupons for pet food and we are a pet-free family.

I have been enjoying your responses to today's QOTD.

I always loved disney characters and movies growing up. I went with my parents to WDW when I was 10, I went with a group of friends as a high school graduation present, then again with my family when I was 18, and we took our honeymoon there in 2003. Through all these trips I really really enjoyed myself and always was excited to go back. Then 2 years ago I started planning my first family trip with my boys. I found these boards and thats where my addiction really began. I loved planning our trip and really putting details into it. It was so fun and wonderful to spend the time with my kids and husband and to see the excitement in my kids eyes. I cant wait to go back again as a family. I am excited for my princess wkend trip with my mom and aunt but it just will not be the same.

Great Job CC. You are really doing so well. I admire that you have picked up speed with your wt loss even with your injury.

So there is a negative vibe in my house tonight. It starts with a D and ends with an H. You guessed it Dh! He is miserable not only did the eagles loose today but he is loosing for the 4th week in a row in his fantasy football league. It is really annoying me so I am just going to finish my posts and go to bed.

The kids did great in church today. Even my 3 year old sang the words to this little light of mine. It was great. We had a new pastor start at our church today. He did a childrens sermon and had the kids bring pics of their pets. Ryan showed him our dog and the pastor handed him the mic and asked what the dogs name was. Ryan replied "Donovan" the pastor said "oh do you mean like the eagles quaterback donovan mcnabb?" Ryan said in the microphone for the whole church to hear " yes but he plays for the redskins now so we dont cheer for him anyone. We only cheer for the eagles thats why my dad said everyone might boo him today". I seriously slouched as low as I could into the pew. At least the kid is honest. The pastor just laughed and moved on.

What an awesome graduation present!

Thanks! My fractured foot has really given me an opportunity to figure out how my body responds to caloric intake when I cannot exercise. I was exercising so much before I fractured my foot and I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to keep up with that once I got a job. Now, I'm not worried about that so much. I really feel like my eating is much more in control.

Ryan is adorable (and honest).

I have a small (or big) milestone to report! I haven't been able to wear my wedding rings for about two and a half years now, they weren't sized properly when we got them, but I had been able to squeeze them on at first. On a whim, I just went to try them on. They fit better than when I first got them! (still a tiny bit tight, but wearable) I am so excited! My coworkers don't even know what they look like, lol. The funny thing is, just about three months ago I tried to put them on and couldn't even come close!

Congrats!

Jen: Glad you had a great birthday! Your mom is awesome! on the run!

Thank you for all the wonderful compliments! I owe you a few PMs too.

Octoberbride03: Can't wait to hear about your trip! Hope it is great!

Taryn: Your response had me me too. I love how you mentioned mental health in your answer. Poolside at CR/BLT and the GF spa sounds (Oh, and if anyone was going to catch on to my providing a nanny, ETC, I knew it would be you.

Beamer is quite the character. Hope you get some sleep!

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

I would go someplace that offers yoga morning, noon and night. It would have to be in place where you can hike without paths that are too slanted (ankle would give me trouble) but that I could enjoy with beautiful views.

That sounds perfect too! Yoga is so relaxing. And there is nothing more serene than beautiful views.

What is it with this rain?

QOTD: I'd go to the BL ranch so I could finish my long journey to my goal weight!

Having a personal gym like that would be awesome!

I think I'll go to the new Disney resort in Hawaii that we saw on AFV last night. I'm sure there is a wonderful spa, and like Taryn said, mental health is very important, and i'll partake in all the exciting adventures they will have there. I'll bring michael and the nanny along so he and I can have fun. Actually, I talked to my sil who is coming to the princess with us last night, and she said, she was my "nanny", so I'll bring her and my niece along, too.

ITA with Taryn and you. Health is so relative. I definitely have to look more into this new resort. It sounds like the perfect mixture of relaxation and activity.

 

[pjlla]

OH MY GOSH folks!! I am SO SORRY! Apparently I totally dropped the ball with you all and I truly apologize. I haven't been on the computer since about Thursday night and I had the wrong coaching week posted on my calendar! I am supposed to be your coach this week and I absolutely missed it!! I am so very very sorry! THANK heavens that Lisa sent me a PM or who know what......!!

There wasn't any grand reason for my skipping computer time over the past few days except LIFE got in the way! I'm confident that you all were able to keep yourselves busy and help each other out along the way, but again, I am super sorry!

Anyhow..... I haven't even taken a moment to try to catch up. I have company on the way in about 90 minutes and I haven't even cleaned a single bathroom yet~!

I PROMISE I will be back here this afternoon to chat and catch up.... but let's get to a VERY DELAYED QOTD!

Kind of a strange question, but here goes...

In an attempt to continue to learn more about health and nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, I am reading many different "mainstream" diet books.... just to get an idea of what types of "plans" are floating around out there in the general public. Cleansing diets (and/or colon cleansing) is mentioned in MANY of them. Sometimes it just seems whack-o, but other times it makes me stop and think... so for today...

What do you think of "cleansing" diets? Have you ever attempted one? How did you feel when it was done?


Sorry it is sort of a weird question but since it is talked about in many, many different books, I figured there MIGHT be something to it.

Again.... my humblest apologies.... YOU ALL KNOW that I wouldn't forget you on purpose! I had just written my note on my paper calendar for next week.... that is what I get for trusting my peri-menopausal, fat-deprived, middle-aged Mom brain!!

Be back later to chat.........................P

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Tracey, I'm sure your mom will get on board with your exercising again like she did before.

Do you get negative points if you are wondering who Howard Jones is????

Nah, he was a singer in the 80's. My maiden name was Jones so I can remember that guy!

I officially have sinus infection #2 of the year I feel like someone punched me in both eyes, my teeth hurt and the motion of walking hurts my head. I started antibiotics this morning so hopefully I'll start feeling better soon.

Hope that you feel better soon! Did they give you any corti-steroid nasal spray? I had a lot of sinus problems -- even surgery -- before I started using that every single day. I've never gotten the hang of the neti pot but the sinus rinse bottles help, too.

CC, thanks for posting the QOTD today!

I was going to volunteer for Monday's QOTD. If we still don't hear from Pam I will do Tuesday's.

Thanks, dona!

Cupcaker, have a great time!

Rose, how was your race?

I just got home from work and have to post what happened. I can't believe it!
This morning when I left for work, I left a steak in the kitchen sink to thaw for my husband's dinner. I had a piece of salmon in the fridge for myself. When we got home, I looked in the sink and it was gone! After searching the house, I found the empty, bloody bag on the floor of the dining room. A short distance away was about half of the thawed, chewed up steak. We came to the conclusion that the cat dragged it out of the sink and into the dining room, then she and the dog worked together to get the bag open. And then I guess the dog took it from there. (I have caught them working together before to get into a closed garbage bag). My poor husband decided to go get himself take out instead of waiting for me to go buy him another steak. I learned my lesson, no food is safe in this house anymore! That cat is an instigator. These things never happened when it was just the dog! But we love her anyway.

Wow! Amazing she could get it out of the sink! We've only had things dragged off the counter.

There was the $750 fruit cake incident with our dog -- $750 dog hospitalization bill to pump stomach due to ingestion of currants (a grape like fruit that is extremely poisonous to dogs -- who knew? )

Be back later to finish up!

 

[jennz]

Hello everyone...just popping in again (seems to be my theme). It has been a really tough last few months here and sometimes it seems like losing weight and my health is not important. I know in my head that's not true but I need to tell that to my stomach! I'm in a cycle and coming up from the bottom of one. Hmmm maybe it's like on Expedition Everest and I just went to the bottom, went backyard and saw the Yeti. That's - so now I'm yelling at the Yeti - you don't scare me! And I'm getting off of this darn emotional unhealthy rollercoaster I've been on. My corny sense of humor.

Heater guy's coming out today...35 last night and our furnace broke! This is AFTER we spent$2500 last year to get it repaired - only 7 years old. Fingers crossed he fixes it today and it's under warranty.

Jen -
Taryn also

And more to everyone! It seems like a lot of us are in a slump right now. The good thing is we have each other (I'm here in thought even if I'm a part-time poster) and can take control of what we can - definitely eating and exercise.

I got a workout in this morning. We leave to see my dad Monday and I was thinking why bother starting a program if I'll be gone for a week? (That was my inner brat) My wise adult self answered (she'd been sleeping a lot lately lol) because you'll be stronger already. So I did it.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone - Starting again today, Somehow going to Missouri last weekend kept me from keeping up and staying on track. I'm here to re-committ.

Had a really healthy (and high calorie breakfast- but Its keeping me fuled and full till lunch)!!

For lunch I may walk around my building if it's raining out. If it's not raining maybe I'll go for a walk.

I'm getting out the treadmill after work. I already told hubby so I'd better stick to it.

 

[keenercam]

Good morning, everyone! I'm sorry for the struggles so many of you are facing. I wish all we had to worry about was taking care of ourselves, eating healthy, exercising and spending happy time with our families. Having so much stress really makes it hard to focus, I know.


I had a LOT of NSVs this weekend and it wasn't until I was looking back at my journal for the weekend that I stopped beating myself up for how slowly this is going and actually acknowledged that it is "going" and that is good.

On Saturday night I was at a band competition with all sorts of tempting stuff, from concession foods (chicken tenders, fries, hot dogs) to baked goods, soft pretzels, popcorn, etc. I took an apple and a bag of WW cheddar twists (2 pts) in with me in my bag and stuck to just that. My friends ate (between the two of them) 3 cupcakes, a bag of popcorn, a jumbo soft pretzel, 2 brownies, 2 large chocolate chip cookies and 2 hot chocolates. The sheer volume of points represented by all of that was enough to turn me off completely from eating any at all. LOL! I had gotten myself california sushi rolls and a green salad from the grocery store salad bar before I went, and left it in my car (it was cold out). Knowing I had something delicious to eat after the event kept me looking forward to that good food instead of everything around me.

Yesterday, I baked chocolate chip cookies for Andrew and his study partner/friend and didn't touch a bite. Walked past the soft pretzel place and cinnabon at the mall and instead got a coffee. Felt good to do that. I even bought buy 1-get 2 free ice cream at the grocery store and picked up some WW ice cream for me but since I wasn't hungry after dinner, I didn't eat it.

Today I feel optimistic like this is clicking for me and I am on-track. I didn't exercise yesterday because I was sore from my 4.3 mile walk on Saturday and I had too many errands to do, but I am looking forward to the gym tonight. I intend to do 15 minutes on the precor and then switch to the elliptical for another 25-45 minutes.

Have a great, OP day, my loser friends!

 

[cruisindisney]

This has been a CRAZY day. Got up late. The cooler weather makes me want to stay in bed. So my son and I were rushing around this am, getting him off to the bus. The bus goes by (with him on it, YAY) and I realize I forgot to send picture money with him. We remembered it was picture day. He's dressed for picture day, just didn't send money.

So I get my teeth brushed, face washed and head for the school with his order form and a check. I get there just as the kids are going to class. I give the envelope to DS and start to walk out when the teacher says "Can I talk to you for a minute?" Those are words you don't want to hear from your kid's teacher. Anyway, she's asking me if something is going on at home because DS is slouching down in his desk and raising the lid on his desk when he doesn't need to be. This is all completely out of character for him. He's one of the best kids in the class. Nothing going on at home. DH was on a business trip last week, but nothing major.

DS has been getting frustrated with his class because they are all talkers and there have been alot of WHOLE class punishments. They get alot of fun stuff taken away because of the talking. He complains daily. I did tell the teacher this and she said she was aware and trying to work on how to reward the good kids who don't deserve the punishment.

That was so not weight loss related! Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to vent. If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

So far so good this week. I'm on week 5 of C25K. Haven't done day 1 yet, but will tonight or tomorrow (whenever the schedule allows)

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

the broccoli is the part that gets me at RT. It’s almost 100 calories.

I am not a big veggie eater so for me to order a veggie was a success. I thought the broccoli tasted soooo good. I guess now I know why. I only at 3 pieces so now Im glad I didnt finish it all.

I have a small (or big) milestone to report! They fit better than when I first got them! (still a tiny bit tight, but wearable) I am so excited! My coworkers don't even know what they look like, lol. The funny thing is, just about three months ago I tried to put them on and couldn't even come close!

Oh thats so wonderful! Great job. I bet you are so excited to show them off.

I had a really nice day. It was great to wake up and have my mom here.

I am so glad you had a wonderful birthday. You really deserved it.

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

I really would love another vacation with no worries attached for my family so I would leave the nanny behind. It would be my dh and kids going back to disney staying at AKL with a savannah view and the room with the queen bed and bunk beds. Plain and simple.

Edited to add: After I finished typing, I looked down to snuggle Beamer that had asked to be held. HE HAD BIG RED GUM STUCK TO HIS FUR ALL AROUND HIS MOUTH!!!!!!!!!! Rubbed some coconut oil in, bath, and it finally came out. Yep, it's Monday. So much for getting lots done this am!

Oh beamer. What the heck was he doing. Glad you got it all out. Those puppies will get into anything.

OH MY GOSH folks!! I am SO SORRY!

Pam I am so glad your OK. No apologies necessary it happens.

QOTD- I never tried those cleansing diets but I often think about it. I really feel like I need to be cleansed out right now.

I had a LOT of NSVs this weekend !

Great Job cam. You are really making great lifestyle changes. gosh that was alot of junk that your friends ate.


Got an email from my boss. He is home with his sick child and wont be making it in for our meeting. He will be calling me by phone to go over some things. I will still try to get my question in then.

Tonight I am going to my uncles house to celebrate his birthday. I hate that they do it during the week. Its 30min from my house and it really affects my night time routine. We will have to rush through baths/homework tonight to try to get the kids to bed at a good time. I also stepped on the scale today and am a little up from my friday wt. Im starting to see a pattern here. Gotta try and fix that.

 

[jennz]

woo hoo - had to share some great news I just got! I got a job I really wanted...it's a 6 month scoring project that runs Jan - June next year, at home with decent pay. The start of a series of good things!

 

[keenercam]

Got an email from my boss. He is home with his sick child and wont be making it in for our meeting. He will be calling me by phone to go over some things. I will still try to get my question in then.

Maybe it would actually be easier to ask him if you aren't face to face? Wishing you luck!!!

woo hoo - had to share some great news I just got! I got a job I really wanted...it's a 6 month scoring project that runs Jan - June next year, at home with decent pay. The start of a series of good things!

So excited for you, Jen!!!

So far so good this week. I'm on week 5 of C25K. Haven't done day 1 yet, but will tonight or tomorrow (whenever the schedule allows)

Sorry for your crazy morning. Kudos to you for being on week 5! That is awesome! I know how strenuous it is.

 

[jenanderson]

Off to Gettysburg in the morning to celebrate my 7th wedding Anniversary, which was today.

Happy Anniversary! I hope you guys have a great trip!

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

I would be going back to the jungle for another eco-adventure tour! Many years ago I went to Costa Rica and did crazy outdoor things - white water rafting, a night trek through the jungle, repelling in the canopy of the rain forest, mountain bike riding through the jungle and so much more. I stayed in a tent village next deep in the jungle and would love to bring the whole family with me to do it all over again!

Writing the curriculum sounds like a wonderful opportunity, maybe you should set up a website and market yourself for stuff like that. That sounds totally fun!

I wear mine on my middle finger of my left hand. The knuckle is bigger there for some reason, and they don't fly off!

So funny....I HATE writing curriculum for other people. It just seems so tedious to me and is such a struggle to make sure that I type out the littlest of details so that people who are not teachers can understand it and follow along. I know I should take it further but I have already told the neighbors that it is probably just going to be something I do to help their nanny get started. I think I would go crazy trying to do the whole year of lessons.

I am going to have to try my middle finger. Right now my rings are at home in a drawer because this morning they just felt like they were going to slip off.

Don't you love it when relatives get you just what you really wanted. One year my inlaws gave me a gc to my favorite quilt shop. They have never done it since which is strange since it is right near sis in law's house and they are down there all the time.

It was wonderful to get a gift that I really wanted. Like I said, mom does not normally pay attention to what I want and buys all these great things she finds on clearance - only thing is...I normally would never want those things. This time she got me a bunch of wonderful running things and I am totally happy!

My fractured foot has really given me an opportunity to figure out how my body responds to caloric intake when I cannot exercise. I was exercising so much before I fractured my foot and I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to keep up with that once I got a job. Now, I'm not worried about that so much. I really feel like my eating is much more in control.

CC - I think you have found a real silver lining to hurting your foot. You really have so much more control over your eating and I think that once you are able to exercise again, you will experience HUGE success.

OH MY GOSH folks!! I am SO SORRY! Apparently I totally dropped the ball with you all and I truly apologize. I haven't been on the computer since about Thursday night and I had the wrong coaching week posted on my calendar! I am supposed to be your coach this week and I absolutely missed it!! I am so very very sorry! THANK heavens that Lisa sent me a PM or who know what......!!

No need to apologize! We are all just happy that you are okay. All of us seem to be having a "life happens" sort of fall so we get it and it is fine. Again...just happy to see that you are fine!

Heater guy's coming out today...35 last night and our furnace broke! This is AFTER we spent$2500 last year to get it repaired - only 7 years old. Fingers crossed he fixes it today and it's under warranty.

Sorry to hear about the heater. I really hate those unexpected and HUGE repair bills. I hope that you are able to get it fixed with the warranty.

Hey everyone - Starting again today, Somehow going to Missouri last weekend kept me from keeping up and staying on track. I'm here to re-committ.

Welcome back! It sounds like you are off to a good start again.

My friends ate (between the two of them) 3 cupcakes, a bag of popcorn, a jumbo soft pretzel, 2 brownies, 2 large chocolate chip cookies and 2 hot chocolates. The sheer volume of points represented by all of that was enough to turn me off completely from eating any at all. LOL! I had gotten myself california sushi rolls and a green salad from the grocery store salad bar before I went, and left it in my car (it was cold out). Knowing I had something delicious to eat after the event kept me looking forward to that good food instead of everything around me.

WOW! I bet it did turn you off to see all those points being eaten up so quickly. Good for you to plan and stick to your plan!

DS has been getting frustrated with his class because they are all talkers and there have been alot of WHOLE class punishments. They get alot of fun stuff taken away because of the talking. He complains daily. I did tell the teacher this and she said she was aware and trying to work on how to reward the good kids who don't deserve the punishment.

This is a really hard situation for a teacher. If the class has a lot of problems going on, it is easy to punish the whole class. I am glad that you told the teacher and hopefully she will be able to make some changes in how she is dealing with this. If it doesn't change, I would bring it up again. Just keep talking with your DS about it and stay on top of how he is feeling with it all.

Got an email from my boss. He is home with his sick child and wont be making it in for our meeting. He will be calling me by phone to go over some things. I will still try to get my question in then.

I hope that you will still have a chance to talk with your boss sooner then later.

woo hoo - had to share some great news I just got! I got a job I really wanted...it's a 6 month scoring project that runs Jan - June next year, at home with decent pay. The start of a series of good things!

YEAH! That is a good thing! I am really happy for you!!!!!

I am subbing today but have had this really big break. The day is dragging though because the teacher had nothing planned and it is simply a study hall since they have so many projects in progress. I would prefer to teach but at least it is a day of pay.

Jen

 

[jennz]

I need a emoticon pulling his hair out...so much for good things! Heater - fan is out, $859 to repair. DD's cheer competition for Sunday got canceled so the gym signed up for one on 10/16. We planned our trip to see my dad and family from Scotland at WDW around that competition and will be gone 10/11 - 10/17. That makes me angry, and while I feel bad for dd that she won't be able to compete I do not feel any need to apologize to the gym. You just can't schedule something 12 days and expect a squad of 32 to all make it!

Thanks for the congrats Jen and Cam.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

woo hoo - had to share some great news I just got! I got a job I really wanted...it's a 6 month scoring project that runs Jan - June next year, at home with decent pay. The start of a series of good things!

thats awesome! Glad things are looking up.

I need a emoticon pulling his hair out...so much for good things! Heater - fan is out, $859 to repair. DD's cheer competition for Sunday got canceled so the gym signed up for one on 10/16. We planned our trip to see my dad and family from Scotland at WDW around that competition and will be gone 10/11 - 10/17. That makes me angry, and while I feel bad for dd that she won't be able to compete I do not feel any need to apologize to the gym. You just can't schedule something 12 days and expect a squad of 32 to all make it!

Thanks for the congrats Jen and Cam.

Ok well all good things come to an end. But it should give you hope that they will return soon. dont fret over things that are out of your control. You cant change how ignorant that is of the gym. Im sure its hard for your DD to miss it but at least you are missing it for a good reason. That really stinks of them for changing it with such short notice. about the fan. When it rains is pours. Hopefully the sun will shine again for you soon.


Spoke with my boss. He has the requisition for the job still awaiting approval from the vice president. Yes in this organization it takes alot to get approval of anything. Not sure why this guy is taking so long I think he's had it now for 2 wks. I hope by asking my boss he at least will shoot an email to try to get the approval moving faster. So no definite answer yet. I know it will happen I have no doubts. Its just I wish it would happen soon. For one I am already doing the job and have been doing it for awhile with the increase in pay.

 

[lisah0711]

Whew! Took me awhile to get back on today.

jenanderson, glad that you had a great birthday -- sounds like you got some nifty new running stuff!

Happy Anniversary, Octoberbride03!

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

Now, this vacation comes with a few pieces of information:
1) It includes a nanny/caregiver, etc. so that you can go alone if you so choose.
2) If there is one thing I am learning, health is relative. Hence, the quotation marks.

But most importantly, have a great trip!

Woo hoo! I'm going to Disneyland! Whoops! Wrong trip! Okay, I'm going to Fitness Ridge!

Taryn, glad that Beamer got cleaned up. Be careful with sugar free gum, there is something in it that is bad for dogs.

donac, you are a nice teacher to give up your morning to make up tests!

Tracey, enjoy your shopping with your Mom!

Woo hoo, Kathy! Look at you running in the rain!

CC, jenanderson is right, it is the silver lining in the cloud that your eating is more in control!

In an attempt to continue to learn more about health and nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, I am reading many different "mainstream" diet books.... just to get an idea of what types of "plans" are floating around out there in the general public. Cleansing diets (and/or colon cleansing) is mentioned in MANY of them. Sometimes it just seems whack-o, but other times it makes me stop and think... so for today...

What do you think of "cleansing" diets? Have you ever attempted one? How did you feel when it was done?

Pjlla, no worries! We are all happy that you are okay!

I think "cleansing diets" don't really do anything for you. Your body does a good job of cleansing itself. I think it's been scientifically proven that we don't all have pounds of junk in our colons that need to be flushed out so we can lose weight. The only time I ever purposely "cleansed" was to get ready for an endoscopy and that actually caused me to gain a couple of pounds.

, jennz. Nice to see you! Sorry about the furnace and the gym. Really do they think that you have nothing else going on in your lives? Great news on the scoring job!

Hi MelanieC! Glad that you had a nice visit with your DD!

Cam, woo hoo on the NSVs!

Susan, woo hoo on Week 5 of C25K! Sorry about the issue with your son's class. My DS has the same thing -- he's not causing problems but the whole class gets kept after school. I've heard that detention is being handed out now and that seems to be helping. I hope that things get better for your DS, too.

I'm glad that I really am going to Disneyland on Thursday because we have quite a bit of drama going on in DH's family. There is not a lot we can do from here except be supportive. I'm actually looking forward to working with my trainer today because I won't be able to think of anything else!

Have a great evening all!

 

[lisah0711]

Spoke with my boss. He has the requisition for the job still awaiting approval from the vice president. Yes in this organization it takes alot to get approval of anything. Not sure why this guy is taking so long I think he's had it now for 2 wks. I hope by asking my boss he at least will shoot an email to try to get the approval moving faster. So no definite answer yet. I know it will happen I have no doubts. Its just I wish it would happen soon. For one I am already doing the job and have been doing it for awhile with the increase in pay.

That's good news! I would ask that the pay increase be retroactive since you have already been doing the job -- the worst thing they will say is "no."