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

[keenercam]

Good morning, everyone! I have read through here, though I'm sorry I don't have time to catch up on replying to everyone. We had absolutely the best 3 day weekend!

Friday night, we went to Andrew’s school’s football game. I love watching his marching band and he is a featured vocalist for their field show (they are doing all “Green Day” music). I also was basking in his glory of being one of 6 National Merit Scholar commended students at his school (they also had 1 semi-finalist). The article was on the school’s website so a lot of parents asked me to congratulate him for them.

Saturday, I did my 6+ miles of walking, then another 2 1/2 hours at the orchards, then went to see Secretariat and I watched part of "Never Been Kissed" while Howard and Jenn had their daddy/daughter dinner and Andrew was at a party.

Sunday, I came to work early because Howard was running a 15k in town and could drop me off here. I worked until it was time to do the breast cancer 2.5 mile walk. I added a bit to it so that I did 3 miles total. Howard and I went to IHOP for breakfast where I ate 1 3/4 harvest grain & nut pancakes and nothing else. Then we ran errands. I worked all afternoon into evening and made lots of yummy food - -I used over 20 pounds of apples and made 2 apple pies (one for our sick neighbor), applesauce, and butternut squash soup made with apples and vidalia onions (I posted the recipe on our thread). I also made shake n bake boneless pork chops, au gratin potatoes & raspberry chipotle mahi mahi. Lots of delicious leftovers for the week.

We spent yesterday at American University for their prospective student/parent day. It was really wonderful. On the way home we stopped in Baltimore and ate at a seafood buffet. I did NOT make good choices. It was delicious, though, and I really needed a break from this non-weight loss resulting healthy lifestyle. LOL!

Back completely on track today. Will be back here soon to catch up. Hugs, all! Have a great day!

 

[SettinSail]

Hello everyone, I am back from my 3 day weekend coach trip. We traced the footsteps of Martin Luther and heard a Bach choral concert and a Bach organ concert. It was all awesome. Visited Leipzig, Wittenburg, Erfurt and the Wartburg Castle. My first time to see (former) East Germany. There were old renovated buildings that were charming, old shells of buildings that looked awful and brand new shiny buildings. It all looked slightly different than what we see here in Southern Germany. The weather and foliage were just lovely.
I did not know much about Martin Luther but I do now
Except for some odd racist writing he did late in life, he was a most impressive man and of course responsible for starting the Protestant faith that we have today.

Did not do all that great with my eating but came back to a one pound loss. I think due to all the walking and maybe overall less eating during the days since I didn't eat on the bus. I went with a girlfriend and we both enjoyed time away from hubbies and kids I must say that I am so proud of my hubby, I called him once or twice but he only called me once with a travel related question. My friend's husband had one disaster after another culminating in the kids being locked out of the house yesterday after school while her husband could not leave work. I also came home and he had done all the laundry over the weekend that I normally do on Mondays

Hugs and good vibes to all who need them today in whatever area of life you are struggling in. I love all the good advice here. I will have to check into an app to use with son's I-touch to see if it can track the mileage on my WOGS. Today I did C25K W4D1. I made it to week 7 this past Summer but got sidetracked after the cruise in August so just recently started back with it.

Well, it has taken me the better part of today to catch up from Friday! I don't know how you all keep up with all the postings! But, now I have that feeling like I have been working at a job and it's quitting time

I am going to a champagne taste testing tonight that is an activity sponsored by the International Woman's Club I belong to. Really looking forward to it, the hostess is French and she is cooking "nibbles" for us too.
Not sure if I should eat before I go but I am thinking of just having a snack.
I'm not driving so I am looking forward to a great night

Hugs to all
Shawn

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Thanks for all the pixie dust. I am feeling so much better tonight.

Glad your feeling better. Good luck on the interviews glad things are looking up. Your ideas for the kitchen sound great. I hope you can find what your looking for.

FWIW, everytime I lose weight I am so irregular, so I feel your pain. This last one has now lasted 13 days, so who knows when the next one will come. This summer I was doing every 20-23 days. It does get old after awhile.

Never really thought about the wt loss having anything to do with it. I had mirena and intrauterine device put in for BC about 2 years ago and I thought maybe it was just that causing the frequency. Looking back it did get more frequent when I began running more. Well I guess this is one of the only down falls of loosing weight. I guess I will deal with it.

enjoy your day off at home. Those days are so wonderful....I havent had one in a long time either.

I am going to try my hardest to get back on here tonight and get caught up again!! For now, I need to hang a load of laundry and check the temperature outside..... as soon as it hits 55°, I need to pick up the paintbrushes!

TTYL...........................P

Pamela you are so organized. I love it. I havent even thought of painting my house and we lived there for 4 years. and here you have a yearly painting routine going. I love it. Have fun!

Good morning, everyone! I have read through here, though I'm sorry I don't have time to catch up on replying to everyone. We had absolutely the best 3 day weekend!

Cam your weekend sounded like a blast. Im glad you really enjoyed yourself and got lots of walking in too. Great Job.


I am not quite feeling like happy dwarf yet. I would say I am no longer grumpy. My anxiety always seems to highten around TOM so now I am worrying about everything. gosh I just cant stand myself right now. Ok well sorry to burden you with my negativity. My next post I will try to be more positive.

We have a baby shower happening over lunch today for one of my staff. Lots of food that is not really healthy. I will try my best to portion control and not over fill myself. I also would love to get a run in tonight. Its raining here again but as long as its not a downpour or lightening I think I am going to work it in my plans for tonight. I have a 5 mile race on saturday and i want to do well.

TTYL

 

[cclovesdis]

My dad is on a business trip to someplace warm (I can never remember where ). I'm not at all jealous.

So, it's just my mom and I and it has been excellent so far. She's relaxed and has stopped her worrying incessantly about my foot.

Our favorite part of my dad taking business trips...yep, quick, healthy dinners are 100% A-ok! Last night we had salad and meatloaf (dad pre-made that for us) and it was entirely okay that I had 1/3 as much meatloaf as usual. Tonight's dinner is either turkey cutlets (mine is baked) or veal parm (we are out of the baked ones), but either way, I'm planning accordingly. I think lunch will be a veggie burger with guacamole and cheese. I usually have carrots dipped in guac (I use guac as my fat-that and olives, something about oil = weight gain ), so this will be a practical, yummy alternative. Plus, it'll be warm and I could go for a hot meal today.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

CC

I hope your foot gets better soon.

Thanks! I actually said to one of my neighbors yesterday that if it wasn't for the boot, I wouldn't notice. That's some progress if I do say so myself.

What is your favorite healthy recipe book?

I have an Internet obsession rolleyes1), so I just use WW e-Tools.

DH just called from WWOHP! He was with Ashley Eckstein who is the voice of Ahsoka in the Star Wars CLone Wars series at Honeydukes. Ashley Eckstein got on the phone to talk to DD1! I thought she was going to cry! She'll have a hard time sleeping tonight! That was so sweet of her to talk to DD1. DH asked her if she would do a favor and talk on the phone with DD1. Guess she'll have a lot to talk about at school tomorrow! DH videotaped her on the phone with DD1!

Talk about awesome!

Lindsay: How are you feeling? I'm not a big fan of TOM either. I'd say who is, but before I started on BC and was so irregular, I can understand why some people are relieved.

Deb: Glad you are feeling better!

for the potential job!

Cupcaker: You are doing GREAT!

Taryn: Do you want a pep talk now or later? Honestly, you have 2 DDs, one of which had a rough day- to her, are working on your master's degree, work full-time (don't get me started on that responsibility), play taxi driver, exercise, and find time to cheer us on. You need to give yourself more credit. You responded to every one of us. In the words of my sister and who knows how many specialists, "Breathe." Okay, pep talk (aka "lecture" or perhaps "rant") over. You are a huge inspiration to me. I hope one day I'll raise 2 DDs as wonderfully as you are.

CC -TOM's favorite date is munchies in front of the TV. Hope you had fun together!

Oh, and one more thing, you have successfully managed to crack me up again this morning!

One of the casinos around here now has the Paula Dean buffet. I can't even imagine all that food.

And I thought the buffet at one of our local casinos was scary!

for a new low!

pjlla: You've made some serious progress on all that painting!

Excited to say that I am down a pound from Friday so far! Happy to see that at the wellness center this morning!

and for a great loss this week!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

dona, hope that your DH is feeling better and didn't share his bug with you.

Bree,glad that you are feeling better!

There seems to be a lot of bad food issues going on lately. I wonder if we are going to hear that something else was recalled?

Speaking of Steinbeck , has anyone watched the TV show teach with Tony Danza? Anyone know if it is staged, etc?

I haven't seen the show but I did read somewhere that Danza had his teaching certificate from way back when before he became an actor.

I made goat cheese pizza with carmelized onions for dinner. If anyone is interested I'll post the link. I think I found it on Cooking Light.com. I think it was the yummiest home made pizza I ever made!

Sounds delicious! Enjoy your day off tomorrow!

Today's QOTD:

What is your favorite healthy recipe book?

I use my Cooking Light magazines more than anything to find healthy recipes. I always like their superfast meals.

DH just called from WWOHP! He was with Ashley Eckstein who is the voice of Ahsoka in the Star Wars CLone Wars series at Honeydukes. Ashley Eckstein got on the phone to talk to DD1! I thought she was going to cry! She'll have a hard time sleeping tonight! That was so sweet of her to talk to DD1. DH asked her if she would do a favor and talk on the phone with DD1. Guess she'll have a lot to talk about at school tomorrow! DH videotaped her on the phone with DD1!

Sounds like a great treat for your DD!

Glad that you are feeling a little better today, Lindsay!

I'm am a fretter and worrier, too. I've been that way all my life. I have a little quote I got from somewhere on the Disboards about it that I keep by my computer at work. It says:

Don't worry. 99% of all things that people worry about are for no reason. Things that have happened, can not be undone and are in the past. The future that you think will happen rarely does. You can only control the here and now. Don't waste your time and energy foolishly.

Glad that you are feeling better, too, Deb! We turned our hall closet into a pantry -- it is close to the kitchen and is under the stairs. We used wire shelving from Lowe's and I have a little rolling cart with drawers that tucks in under the stairs. We put in a light with a motion sensor so it comes on and goes off automatically. We've had it for about 12 years now and it works great!

Lisa- Aww, sorry about the not so magical acting people. Isnt the Haunted Mansion Holiday great? I love it this time of year. What is the Monkey Bride?

The Monkey Bride is a little monkey dressed in a bride's outfit. It has a little glowing, beating heart like the big bride. They put it in a different place in HMH every year so you have to figure out where it is. This year it is pretty easy to see. It's on the left by the train on the floor. I like HMH better than the original HM.

Taryn, you have a lot of things going on and are still recouperating from DH being on 3rd shift so take it easy and be kind to yourself!

pjlla, have fun painting!

Sounds like a fun and productive week-end, Cam!

Sounds like you had a fun week-end, too, Shawn!

I ended up with a gain for my other BL challenge last week. I'm already down a pound today and hopefully will be down another in the next day or two. That's what happens when you weigh in after flying. I worked with my trainer yesterday and found out that I do not like kickboxing. This week I will try a pilates class for my strength and I have to do 60 minutes of cardio on the machines which I will do on Saturday for my long run (but it will be more of a walk on the TM). That Princess ticker keeps me motivated!

Well, the desk fairy did not pay me a visit last night so I suppose that I will be the one who has to take care of all this work on my desk . . .

Have a great day all!

 

[jenanderson]

Feeling sort of disconnected from the thread. I know that sounds crazy, but I just have so much going on, I can't keep up with replies, which really helps me to feel part of the group. Does that make sense?

This totally makes sense! I am suffering from the same sort of feelings. I can barely keep up with life and then when I come on here and see all the responses, I just feel overwhelmed. I have decided that I am simply going to respond when I can but at least I will post so that I don't get as far behind!

I really need to be working on the whole legal case I have going but yesterday and today I have been subbing. I need to make the money but I also need to get on the legal case so that I can get a real job. I am hoping to talk with the school district on my prep this afternoon to see how their investigation is going. It really stresses me out when I think about it because I feel if it does not get resolved, I will never teach again. It is a scary sort of feeling.

My exercise continues to be random and not consistent. I ran 10 miles on Sunday and am due to run today but doubt I will. DH has been home sick for the past 2 days so I am working, doing the house stuff, driving the kids everywhere and everything else so there just is not much time left. I have a super sensitive stomach and just cannot run after dinner. I don't think I will be home early enough to run before dinner. I know that I could do something else to exercise but honestly, I am just not feeling it. I need to make a commitment to myself to do some other forms of exercise again.

My eating is about the same....random and not consistently on plan. Despite it all, I am still maintaining. I am trying to be a bit careful today because I have to weigh in after subbing today.

I am hoping everyone has a healthy and happy afternoon. Later -
Jen

 

[tigger813]

Just finished my daily 5K! And I should get another 2 miles in at the track tonight!

Chugging my bottle of water! Need to finish this and have another one. I don't want to have to stop and use the bathroom when I'm walking tonight! I'll only have 45 minutes so I don't want to waste any time.

Eating my honey crisp apple now! So yummy!

DD1 will be home any minute so I need to go!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hello everyone, I am back from my 3 day weekend coach trip.

Shawn your trip sounded wonderful. and for your dh doing such a great job. I sometimes wonder how my dh will do with the kids while I am gone for a long weekend to disney for the princess. I am crossing my fingers that he suprises me likes yours did.

My dad is on a business trip to someplace warm (I can never remember where ). I'm not at all jealous.

So, it's just my mom and I and it has been excellent so far. She's relaxed and has stopped her worrying incessantly about my foot.

Hey CC, glad you and your mom are enjoying the time together and eating healthy too.

Don't worry. 99% of all things that people worry about are for no reason. Things that have happened, can not be undone and are in the past. The future that you think will happen rarely does. You can only control the here and now. Don't waste your time and energy foolishly.

Great quote lisa! Thanks for sharing. Great job on the loss so far this week. Keep up the good work. You are doing great.

My eating is about the same....random and not consistently on plan. Despite it all, I am still maintaining.

I am sorta in the same boat. Stress will do that too you. Its like you have so much else going on you cant worry about one more thing. Hang in there. I hope you get this taken care of soon. Some people are horrible and have no idea how their actions can impact others lives. Its one thing if people deserve it but not someone like you. I hope this person gets what they deserve. Karma!!!!


We had our luncheon and I am reporting that I did not do well. I figured I wouldnt since I was in a crabby mood, my hormones are raging, and I constently feel like eating. I will say that since then my mood has gotten better and I am hoping that by tomorrow I can start the week over again. Im starting to think I am bipolar dwarf...at least during TOM.

 

[CrystalS]

Wow, this thread sure can get overwhelming if you don't check in every day (and I'm guessing maybe even a couple times a day, lol)!

I didn't have a chance to read up on everything I've missed, but I did want to check in and say that I'm still here, and still working on the weightloss.

My DD will be 8 weeks tomorrow and I've got my AF back already I'm going to assume thats why I'm not seeing any drop in numbers yet this week, I'm guessing a bit of water retension.

It was my 6th Anniversary on the 9th so we had one splurge dinner this week. Baked lasagna with some cheesecake for dessert. But no more of that! Just a one time special occassion thing.

As long as temps don't get too cold this week I'm going to try to go for a walk each day with the kiddos to the park. And if it gets too cold then I'll just hop on the treadmill here at home.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm going to try to check in to the thread more often so that I can keep up with everyone!

Have a great evening everyone!

 

[MelanieC]

Ok - this is the 4th time I'm trying to type this. I keep losing it and once I was more than halfway through replies to quotes. SIGH!

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I noticed today that the leaves are beautiful, yet I haven't really noticed it the past few days. Either that or it happened overnight. I know that didn't happen, so I must not pay attention. I think as we go through this process, we need to stop and smell the roses. Life is so hectic and stressful. Nature can really ground you and relieve some of the stress.

 

[Zoesmama03]

I forgot to post my weigh in on Friday and I still need to send it in. It wasn't good I gained about 3 lbs. No surprises I know why most of it was food and not tracking and part was bloating for AF that started up yesterday.

I need to recommit myself to this plan. I took measurements and have to get back to exercise. Its just been one thing after the other. I had the interview(no news came, so no job. ) and tore up my heels had rubbed it raw past the blistering point. I couldn't wear shoes for days. Its finally healed up and I had a very traumatic morning Sunday that I will go into next but I have been completely drained and unable to concentrate on anything for very long since.

Here is my shocking horror story might sound like something fake or a Halloween prank but I assure you it is most definitely NOT. I was helping my mom throw her Sunday papers because she wasn't completely healed up from shoulder surgery she had after breaking it. Her accident insurance said she wouldn't receive any more checks because her benefit was used up. So I agreed to help her out with the Sunday ones since they are so much heavier. We were almost done at this point she does this trailer park then she has a few in an apartment complex. I had thrown a paper up and saw a "guy" walking behind the VW van in the carport didn't think anything of it other than he was an early riser out doing whatever. My mom realized Ihad thrown a regular paper(one without the tv guide they think they need to charge extra for) instead of what I really needed. So she backed up and I got out to retrieve the other one. Again didn't think anything of why he hadn't picked it up by then. I went up a bit more to throw the correct one up on the porch stairs and looked over to say high if he was still there. Instead I saw the horrifying sight of a young man standing where he had backed up to the other side of the VW then I looked down for some reason and he was holding a very long machete knife. Flight responses kicked in and I backed up turned and ran to the car, tripping on my own feet just as they do in movies. My ankle hurt pretty bad where I had kicked my self and then managed to smack my hip on the car door getting in as well as pulling it very quickly closed. Fortunately that is all that happened but it was traumatizing enough. He did not proceed forward or even come out that I know of but I surely didn't look back. I'm quite sure he was mentally challenged as he gave out a very child like chuckle(heehee) and by the way he backed up not likely homicidal but still. Its just creepy that he was very very pale like he'd never been outside during daylight. Of course the moment won't quit playing in my head and its nearly impossible to fall asleep without something to watch to avoid thinking of it. I was a little bit easier to fall asleep last night so hopefully it lessens or I'll need to go see Dr. and get referrals.

I was totally fatigued yesterday from that and from general lack of sleep from being up all night that night when I'm not used to those hours.

Anyway I hope to get back on track with this challenge. I'm hoping it will help take my mind off other things some but I know I need to deal with this to too. I haven't had much appetite since Sunday morning but when I do get a little hunger I am not eating stuff that is good for me. I grabbed quick stuff including the Doritos I had picked up only because they had a good sale. UGH!

 

[MelanieC]

No I dont work there but up the road in the corporate parkway area. I frequent the promenade when I have spare time which lately has not been much. I do subway there a lot and pita pit. My boss and I go to dinner there for our meetings. Melt and pacifico are yummy. I use to go to childrens place all the time too. We are trying to watch our finances so I dont stop there at lunch time anymore. I was spending way to much money on the kids.

Ok TOM arrived so soon again. This every 21day crap is for the birds. I am miserable and bloated and I cant even begin to tell you my eating choices today. I am off to bed and hopefully will wake up happier in the morning because right now I am resembeling grumpy dwarf.

TTYL

I don't even remember seeing a subway, lol. I walked by someone eating outside Pacifico this past weekend and they had a really good looking guacamole and chips. It was in a mortar and pestle dish and looked so yummy. My favorite restaurant there is White Orchid. so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MelanieC]

It really does get better. I've told this story before I think, but last fall I just started crying on the interstate on the way home from work. Have no idea why. And visiting DS at college is still a little stressful. Everytrip gets a little better, but it's still hard.

Thanks!! It was bad on the plane coming home, lol. The Steward on the plane even brought me tissues. Something about the flight home felt so final. This week I've been good, yet the past two weeks I cried all the time, lol. I'd just feel so empty and sad. I've done the interstate crying thing. Something will trigger it and all the sudden I'm balling like a kid!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I noticed tonight while running that the sky looked so awesome. The clouds were so neatly patterned and it was clear and a cool blue color. I realize that I notice the sky, sunset, sunrise, and foliage quite frequently. I always comment about how beautiful or wierd looking things are. It does often give me a sense of "slow down and take it all in....this is really what life is about"

Here is my shocking horror story might sound like something fake or a Halloween prank but I assure you it is most definitely NOT.

Wow that is so scary. Just keep telling yourself you are safe. Give it a few more nights and the thought should start going away. Any kind of trauma like that sticks with you for awhile. We had a break in when I was a kid and it took me a week or two to feel back to normal again. Hang in there.

I don't even remember seeing a subway, lol. I walked by someone eating outside Pacifico this past weekend and they had a really good looking guacamole and chips. It was in a mortar and pestle dish and looked so yummy. My favorite restaurant there is White Orchid. so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the subway is newer and is over in back behind red robin and next to the movie theater. I havent tried white orchid not a big thai fan. The last time we ate at pacifico the eagles players ate right next to us. Not sure if you are a football or an eagles fan but it was kevin kolb and a bunch of the starters. Very exciting way to top off a great meal.

Got a very short 20 min run in outside. I just cant seem to get the time during the week now that its getting darker so early. I really have to think about a plan for when my official half training starts in a few weeks. At least I did something. It felt good. Now off to get the boys to bed and to do some relaxing.

Good night!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD:This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

Well, it's funny that you should ask this question tonight. I took time to notice the beautiful fall sunset tonight as I was walking the track while DD2 was at soccer practice! I got in 3 miles in 45 minutes. It was cool actually but actually perfect for an evening stroll! I'm going to miss when soccer practice is over or I will have to think of another excuse to head over to the track.

Mom and I are going to walk to the wellness center after DD2 gets on the bus. We will have the healthy breakfast and then walk a little more after that. DD2 will be home at noon and I think I may try and run over to KMart and check out their comforter sets!

DH is in the air flying home now! The girls are really missing him so it's good he's on the way home. DD2 had a meltdown on the way home from soccer though she had just talked to her daddy. Hoping he doesn't have to work all night fixing stuff at work. I'll probably wait up until he gets home. I want to get in some crunches before I go to bed. I'm having some green tea right now and may have one more bottle of water.

I'm so glad to have my focus back. I don't remember being this focused. I guess knowing that my trip is coming up soon and how much I want to reach goal has really got me focused. We're going out to dinner on Friday night so that will be my one bad time of eating for the weekend. I loved having a loss this early in the week and I want it again next week! I hope to get in an elliptical workout tomorrow at some point, probably in the afternoon and hopefully I'll also get in a few miles at the track tomorrow night before my weight loss meeting!

Have a good night! I'll be up a few more hours. I just had a Special K bar so that should tide me over the rest of the night.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I'm really glad I planned my meals for the week, otherwise I think this could be a very bad food week. DS called me twice at work today with more issues. It's all pretty normal stuff, but I am such a fixer, and he is so stressed out. I was proud of myself, though. The first time he called I asked if he wanted advice or if he wanted me to just listen. My instinct is to jump right in and start trying to fix things. He said he wanted advice, so we talked things through. Anyhow, he has a plan, so we'll see how it goes.

Cam--congrats to DS!

We had a boca burger w/ half a piece of provolone (no bun), broccoli, and mashed baby red potatoes w/ garlic, skim milk and a tiny bit of butter. It was so good. Tomorrow I'm making homemade bean soup. The beans are soaking overnight. I'll let you know how it goes. Usually I use canned beans, but thought I'd try this.

We ran tonight and it was so muggy--in the 60s but the air was dripping. For the QOTD--I noticed that the nuts are falling out of the trees--they were all over the path at the park and one hit our windshield when it fell. (kind of scary).

I haven't downloaded the garmin yet, but I think my timed mile was 8:22. I was hoping for under 8:00, but was happy. I'm going to run the next timed mile in the morning and see if it makes a difference.

Ok, guess that's it. Have a nice evening.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Today's QOTD:

What is your favorite healthy recipe book?

I don't have any healthy recipe books, but I sometimes look up recipes online.

I had a Skinny Cow chocolate sandwich for dessert. I'm drinking more water now and have a cup of tea cooling right now!

I just bought the chocolate sandwiches last week for the first time. OMG so good. Or maybe I just hadn't had chocolate icecream for so long!
Also, thanks for reminding me, I haven't had any green tea yet today.

Eating my honey crisp apple now! So yummy!

Where do you find those? I looked all over my Giant Eagle. I also couldn't find the Vitatops anywhere. I hesitate to order online, but I might have to.

Ok - QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

My husband and I were cleaning and decorating earlier and we both went out to take out some trash. We noticed how nice it was and went inside to get the dog & cat and brought them out on leashes and just wandered around the yard with them awhile. The kitten is an indoor cat, so we very rarely take her out, so it was fun watching her stalk through the grass chasing bugs. It was an unplanned moment in the middle of a busy day that just happened. Funny that your QOTD was so fitting for today!

Here is my shocking horror story might sound like something fake or a Halloween prank but I assure you it is most definitely NOT.

OMG, what a horrible experience! At least you had great reflexes.


So, I was so busy today with the cleaning and halloween decorating that my back kinda hurt and I wasn't feeling like doing my run. So I made myself do it anyway. I completed W1D2 of C25k and did the entire time of all 9 runs! I can't believe I made it through!

 

[Rose&Mike]

So, I was so busy today with the cleaning and halloween decorating that my back kinda hurt and I wasn't feeling like doing my run. So I made myself do it anyway. I completed W1D2 of C25k and did the entire time of all 9 runs! I can't believe I made it through!

Great job!!!! I have a rule, unless I am really sick (fever, etc.) if I have a scheduled workout, I have to do at least 5 minutes. If after 5 minutes I still want to quit, I can. I have never quit. Getting started is the hardest part sometimes. What a great NSV!!!

Ok, going to bed now.

 

[my3princes]

Ok - this is the 4th time I'm trying to type this. I keep losing it and once I was more than halfway through replies to quotes. SIGH!

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I noticed today that the leaves are beautiful, yet I haven't really noticed it the past few days. Either that or it happened overnight. I know that didn't happen, so I must not pay attention. I think as we go through this process, we need to stop and smell the roses. Life is so hectic and stressful. Nature can really ground you and relieve some of the stress.

I noticed that our foliage is past peak. We're into the browns and drab colors. Some trees are even bare. I think I only saw one peak day, a couple of weeks ago, then the rain and wind came and blew the pretty away. I thought it would rebound as a lot of trees were still green, but it never really happened

Great job!!!! I have a rule, unless I am really sick (fever, etc.) if I have a scheduled workout, I have to do at least 5 minutes. If after 5 minutes I still want to quit, I can. I have never quit. Getting started is the hardest part sometimes. What a great NSV!!!

Ok, going to bed now.

That is a terrific policy. I'm very impressed with you.

 

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I hope you get the job

Thanks and I did!!!! The money stinks for now, but once they add on we should get more accounting staff and $$!!!

So thank you all for the support. We leave Thursday for WDW and the Magic. SO If I don;t have time to get back here have a great two weeks and good luck to all. I am hoping to walk every morning on the ship to keep the weight gain as low as possible, because I do enjoy the frozen drinks and desserts!!!! Hopefully Hurricane Paula will stay away!!