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

[tigger813]

QOTD: I'm definitely all of the above! I'm definitely starting slow as I ate WAY TOO much last night! Today I need to save calories as we're going to the NE Revolution soccer game tonight and we'll probably eat at Five Guys for supper and have some ice cream!

Gotta go put laundry in the dryer and make some breakfast for everyone! I think I'll have my smoothie and protein drink. I'll eat a WW/LC meal for lunch. And drink lots of water early!!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

I agree the older you get the harder it is. Keep yourself honest and check in here often. Even when I feel like I am falling off the wagon these boards help me to get back on. You can do it and as you loose the weight it will motivate you to keep going. Give yourself small goals to shoot for and reward yourself as you conquer them. (not with food of course).

ITA, Lindsay, it is harder to get healthy as quickly as you would like as you get older. Our metabolisms naturally slow down, dang it!

Can someone guide me in the direction of the quiz I have read about? Thanks.

Here is the link http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38075322&postcount=201 -- it is about whether you are prepared for success. Hope that you like it! I'm glad that you are back and ready to rock n' roll!

I would like to join the Biggest Loser 10, Im not sure how to pm luvaboo cant find her posts?
Thanks Nettii

nettii! I see that lovedvc answered your question. If you have any problems, just let us know and we will help.

Here is a link that explains what you should be doing for the beginning of the challenge http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38075187&postcount=200

Looks like I'm off to a great start for the healthy habits! I do exercise at least 20 minutes a day. Usually by running on the treadmill, walking around the neighborhood in the evenings with the kids, or playing soccer with the kids at practice.

We drink a lot of water in the house. We don't have a refrigerator that has a water dispenser on it so we keep one 2.5 gal water dispenser in the kitchen fridge and one in the basement fridge. My daughter has IBS and needs lots of water, so we turned it into a family thing this summer. One of my favorite things is to add a lemon slice to my glass of water. I even bought each one of us our own water bottles for travel instead of stopping off and buying sodas.

We are leaving for NC tomorrow to watch ECU play some football and visit family, then off to Disney Tues-Sun, so there will definitely be a lot of walking, and I already have the water bottles chilling in the refrigerator for the car trip tomorrow!

Have a great time on your Disney trip!

So sorry but what is my user Cp?
Thanks again and sorry for my ignorance
nettii

User CP is in the top left hand corner of the page -- it stands for user profile or something like that. You can use the drop down menu there to send a PM (Private Message). You can also access the PM by clicking the link under your username on the top right hand corner of the page -- it's highlighted in yellow.

Think I'm heading to bed shortly. I took about a 20 minute nap this afternoon. Was playing Disney SORRY with the girls when worked called at 4:11 to say someone wanted to come for a massage ASAP! So, I showered and got dressed. DH was already on his way home from work so I left right after he walked in the door. Luckily I hadn't fixed myself a drink yet! She was very appreciative of me coming in for her on Friday of a long weekend. Being able to do that for my clients makes me feel appreciated!

That was nice of you, Tracey, and nice that your client was appreciative! Enjoy the soccer game!

Thanks for the encouragement. Even if I have a bad week, at least I know the exercise is good for me. Sorry about that, I was actually offered diet pills by the doctor, but I have no desire to go that route. I'd prefer a lifestyle change that I can live with.

My schedule is shifting next week due to kid activities starting, so right now I am working out a new fitness schedule with DH, who is always very supportive.

I think your way is much better, Lisa! That support will help you to reach your goals!

Thanks for the link! I really need to work on abs - I basically have none, lol.

Well, they are there but they are just hiding now.

Forgot to share about BFF's grandmother's family visititation. We've been friends since the first day of Kindergarten. We spent the night w/ each other at least 1x a month for our entire school years, in each other's weddings, our daughter's are BFF's, you get the picture. We tailgate w/ her brother at VT games, host VT parties for the families, etc. Our girls call each other's grandparents by their respective grandparent monikers. Well, BFF's dad didn't know me. It was hilarious. At first, I thought he was really distraught over his mom's death, and I was really concerned. After I walked away, BFF's mom told him I'd lost a lot of weight, and that it was me. He came over and said I'd "hoodwinked him" and that "the Taryn he knew was big, and I was a fine looking broad." I admit, I was slightly offended at first, but then he said "I wish your Daddy could see you. He would be so proud of you, and I would love to hear what he had to say." He is the first person, other than my mom, to say that about my experience, and totally made up for the... less than classy comments earlier. Yes, I started crying, and hugged him, b/c he's been like a second daddy to me for a long time.

Aww, great story, Taryn! Know in your heart that your Daddy would be very proud of you, especially considering how much progress you made in such a sad year!

And bless your heart for asking if I am okay when you are the one who has so much going on right now. I survived the perfect storm that was the first week of school, bad work stuff, and wrapping up one challenge and starting another. Lots of rest and putting things back together this week-end and keeping on track.

I'm so pleased to hear that you are writing yourself a solid plan. As you know, I am a HUGE advocate of plans! But truly, they are so helpful. I am guessing, one week from now, you will be feeling 100% better about all this. The 5 pounds will come off quickly, you will be back on track and "in the zone".

If you want to share any part of your plan next week, I would love to read it.

For those of you who are new to our challenges, pjlla is famous for her detailed plans for success. And she has the track record to show how well it worked for her!

Which leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

As usual, I have to go with "all of the above" -- that is another thing about us as a group, we can't ever pick just one! I've found that I really need a variety of tools to keep me heading where I need to be. That goes for plans, eating, exercise -- EVERYTHING!

And speaking of doing things as a group, do you want to have a group goal for weight loss? In the summer challenge our group lost over 400 pounds. In the spring challenge it was more than a 1,000 pounds -- spring is a big group. We ususally start with one goal and then keep bumping it up as we go. So do you want a group goal? I suggest that we choose 300 and move it up as needed. Let us know what you think.

Have a great day all!

 

[tggrrstarr]

Good morning! I am happy to report that I have lost an extra pound finally since yesterday! Moving past my plateau at last.
I am getting ready for C25k by doing the routine first by substituting the running with a very fast walk. It seems to have been the boost I needed.

P90x is hard. I went into it knowing there would be many things I can't do. The first round of 90 days for me is getting my body into better shape & getting myself ready to do it even better the next round. I skip what I can't do or modify it. I make sure to do something else if I skip a move. The first week was very tough, but my main goal was to do what I could & make it through the entire disc. Even if it meant doing 15 sec of a 30 sec move. I found lunges to be much easier by the 4th week. Yoga was impossible for me week 1, so I did the. Stretch disc instead. After 3 weeks of stretch, I can now do some yoga. As for time, I do rearrange the discs sometimes to fit my schedule better. So far I've mostly seen results in my flexibility and my legs & butt do seem much slimmer.

Back soon for the QOTD!

 

[NC_Tink]

Only have a minute -- going out for a walk with DH. But want to take a moment to say a

Rose !!

 

[Dahly]

Rose! Have a great day!


Saturday off to a good start. Took the pup to the park and walked 1.5 miles, helped DS finish his laundry (he gets it in the wash and dryer himself, but doesn't like hanging up the shirts).

Whoo-hoo for college football....we are happy in our house we finally get to watch some games. FSU v Samford is on the TV right now...go NOLES!



Dahly

 

[tigger813]

Happy Birthday Rose!!!!

 

[jbm02]

Happy Birthday, Rose!!

Good morning all! :

Which leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

If I had to choose one - putting it on paper (and then posting the paper where I'll see it for constant reminders when I'm about to slip!) Otherwise, I use all of them so it would be "all of the above"

ITA, Lindsay, it is harder to get healthy as quickly as you would like as you get older. Our metabolisms naturally slow down, dang it! And I think I have one of the slowest metabolisms here so you'll get plenty of sympathy from me! LOL



And speaking of doing things as a group, do you want to have a group goal for weight loss? In the summer challenge our group lost over 400 pounds. In the spring challenge it was more than a 1,000 pounds -- spring is a big group. We ususally start with one goal and then keep bumping it up as we go. So do you want a group goal? I suggest that we choose 300 and move it up as needed. Let us know what you think.

Have a great day all!

I like the idea of a group goal. I just want to be able to contribute toward it, darn it!!

Does anyone else get Fitness magazine? Just got mine and they had some good ab exercises that I'm going to try and incorporate into our night-time routine (rather than mindlessly watching tv after 8PM...) DD and I are going to do it together...

I'm off for a run in a few minutes, then DD is cheering a Pop Warner football game tonight (not sure how I feel about cheerleading yet...this is her first year). But first I have to PM Shannon and Connie!!!

Have a great start to the Labor Day weekend everyone!!
Jude

 

[nettii]

Rose! Hope you have a great birthday!

Pjlla Love your story! It gives me hope! I lost 40lbs about 5 yrs ago and put it back on and added another 20lbs!
This time is differnt I am ready to make the changes to get to my goal and stay there! Thanks for the inspiration Pjlla and everyone else!
Nettii

 

[NC_Tink]

Okay, back from my walk, showered and getting stuff prepped for Pre-Labor Day cookout tomorrow. I'm in charge of desserts Actually, I love baking but I tend to make things that aren't exactly "diet" friendly. Ah well - I'm going to enjoy my piece of fruit cobbler or chocolate pie (but NOT both) and then move on - - I'll just walk 5 miles tomorrow instead of the usual 4

Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Strategy - you mean I'm supposed to have one of those? Okay - I'll be serious - if I have to think of a strategy then "putting it on paper (computer)" is one strategy I use. Sparkpeople is my friend! I track my ultimate weight loss goal, my weekly exercise goals, my daily water intake goals, calorie counter, etc. all in there. Also, my support system is undeniably one of the most important "tools" that I have. As I have said several times -- the inspiration that you all on BL provide is awesome! Doing this with other's that are struggling to lose weight is so helpful. Plus there's a little bit of a competitor in me and I must admit - I like it when I make the top 10 loser board (which I don't do very often - but I do like it when it happens ) So, I guess that keeps things fun for me!

Off to do some more baking! Have a great Saturday everyone!

 

[alisaheather]

Originally Posted by lisah0711
Which leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Good Afternoon Everybody! Just getting my second wind for the day. Went to an early am Zumba class and crashed about noon. Need to get to sleep earlier at night I guess.
Good luck to everyone this week. The QOTD? Should be all of the above, and with your help, I hope to work all of them into the plan. The first thing for me is to write it all down. and to be honest about every little bit that goes in the mouth

 

[cherry-pops]

Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Definitely an 'all of the above' on this one! I'm trying really hard to write it all down, it makes it all real and it feels achievable now. I'm so happy to have this group as a support as well, I've never had that.

I am getting ready for C25k by doing the routine first by substituting the running with a very fast walk. It seems to have been the boost I needed.

That's a great idea! I'm going to start the C25K as well, so I know it can be modified to suit me if I struggle with the start.

 

[goldcupmom]

QOTD - I'm definitely for 'all of the above'. But the one thing I lack is the 'social support'. DH isn't any, kids aren't and I still, after living in NM almost 10 yrs have no friends to speak of. Sad, but true. But, I have my 3 dogs!

Walked to grocery to buy ribs (b1g2), baked 3 coffee cakes with old bananas, got all the ribs cooking, ran to 2 more stores for soda & water, cleaned sand off drive, laundry, did SR(only 1 survey for me today ) and working on the 4th load of laundry. Chopped & cooked down leftover pork roast & made everyone BBQ sandwiches for lunch...I had a leftover grilled chicken onion burger (Costco - 3 pts!) and potatoes. Then munched on celery.

Going to casino tonight where I'm sure to drink LOTS of water. Hoping for a good night. Last Friday DH won $230+ on 1 slot and about 20 seconds later, I won the exact same amount on an identical machine one over from him. I need some good!

Have a great tomorrow!! Keep moving and working to get healthy!!

 

[Cupcaker]

Last night I went for a run and came back with the worse allergies I have ever had in my life. At least I think they were allergies. It was definitely hard waking up in the morning and going for a run again, but yet again Im still feeling horrible. At least its a three day weekend so I can get more rest.

Which leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Im definitely all of the above. I think what helps me the most is keeping things fun. If theyre not fun, I dont want to do it because it then feels like a chore. I think I finally decided on my exercise plan. I am going to alternate days with the 100pushups and the 200situps plans. On top of that I will be alternating with the elliptical, hiking, and runing.

Happy Birthday Rose. Hope you have a great day!

 

[tiki23]

Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Of the list, learning from my setbacks has been a big one, but what has helped me more than anything is to set goals. Goals for pounds lost, sure, but for me to get to those goals it was all about hitting personal bests during my exercise plan. (Which, btw, is MUCH easier for me to stick to than a meal plan. I'll exercise til the cows come home - but man, I love to eat! )

This was my 1st Biggest Loser Challenge, here on the WISH board and at my gym. I ended up #2 here on the Summer BLC and somewhere in the top 25 at the gym - I haven't had the nerve to go in and check yet; I lost 25 lbs but I know the winner lost 93 lbs in 90 days! Crazy!

I learned alot about myself though - and know I have a lot more to learn about overcoming food cravings and impulse eating. Right now I'm terrified of the time when I'll have to try and maintain the weight loss.

 

[flipflopmom]

GWhich leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )

Slowly doesn't work for me. I'm kinda all or nothing, big loss or maintain. My body rolls that way. Putting it on paper, works when I do it! Learning is big, I am forever researching something. Social Supports are my key, mainly, this challenge. Actually, only this challenge. Fun? Been so long since I've had it, don't know what it is. I do learn from my setbacks, if I don't let them get me down!

Long day. Memorial service was.... odd and sad. Cousin's daughter had a slideshow of pictures made, and they played that in the middle and the song "If I could dance with my father again." I'd already been sad about my b'day tomorrow, and that just had me really lose it. I felt bad for being so upset, but I think most everyone understood. It was nice to see my cousins that I only see, well, at the funeral home now. My cousin was instrumental in bringing a big beach music festival to our small town that has become an annual tradition for almost 30 years, so at the end they handed out papers and asked the attendees to sing "I love beach music." I guess Wayne would have liked it. It was just.... odd to me.

Anyway, we're around $350 for the yard sale. I ate things I shouldn't for dinner, maybe more than I should (chex mix, hot dog) when I went back to the yard sale after the service. Was it emotional eating? Probably. I really hope that I can get through this month without too much emotional eating.

Have a great night, I might check in the am.
Taryn

 

[lovedvc]

Just wanted to see if I am the only crazy one. Does anyone else's life timeline go in pounds? For instance....
Graduated HS at 185....Met my husband 142.....After knee surgery 164....Day I was married 162.....Vegas 1997 142.....pregnant with first DS 145....9 months pregnant 215....Came home from hospital 196.....Pregnant with 2nd DS 156......9 months pregnant 228......Parents 50th anniversary party 191....7 months later 139....10 day cruise with hubby 142.....Up and down for 3 years now weigh 160...These are my weights over the last 20 years. Talk about yo-yo.

It is amazing that I can remember these numbers but also crazy that this is how I measure my life. I can also tell you what size I was wearing during these times. I don't know how to stop thinking like this, I wish I could.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

This is going to be a very quick post. I am spending the weekend in Boston with my BFF. We have free Internet and it has come in handy.

QOTD: Definitely "All of the Above."




Rose! Hope you had a great race and a great b-day!


CC

 

[dvccruiser76]

Wow I feel like I'm late for the party. I PM'd to join late in August and PM'd my starting weight and goal on Friday, but I didn't read the whole thread until today.

Man you guys have been busy

So let's see, my name is Sue, so feel free to add it next to my user name.

I'm 31, married to my DH for 4 years this coming Thursday and we have a DS who turned 14 months yesterday. He's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but he's becoming somewhat attached to my hip lately.

My husband and I are both accountants (boring I know ) We live north of Boston and are both trying to lose weight. It's amazing how different we look from our wedding photos in only 4 years. I don't have much to lose, but I've been carrying around an extra 10-15 pounds for over two years now.

If only I was still nursing, I swear I could eat anything and everything back then and didn't gain a pound. Anyway the nursing part is over, but the eating and being merry didn't stop at exactly the same time.

My biggest problem is water. Most of the time I hate it. Strange I know I love OJ like most people love coffee in the morning, so I count that as one water. The rest of the day I try to drink Crystal Light, but I usually only drink about 3 to 4 glasses of liquid a day, so hopefully if I think about it enough it'll help me in reaching my goal.

Another problem is that I always feel like I could take a nap. Since I had my son I don't think I've had a full nights sleep. Maybe if I went to bed at 7 when he did I'd feel better, but he still wakes up 2 or 3 times a night. So therein lies my excuse not to exercise. Hopefully this challenge will help to change that.

tigger813 - Go Sox and DVC. I'm there with you.

I'm so happy that I happened upon this link and can't wait to take the journey with everyone.

Best of luck to everyone

 

[tigger813]

Wow I feel like I'm late for the party. I PM'd to join late in August and PM'd my starting weight and goal on Friday, but I didn't read the whole thread until today.

Man you guys have been busy

So let's see, my name is Sue, so feel free to add it next to my user name.

I'm 31, married to my DH for 4 years this coming Thursday and we have a DS who turned 14 months yesterday. He's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but he's becoming somewhat attached to my hip lately.

My husband and I are both accountants (boring I know ) We live north of Boston and are both trying to lose weight. It's amazing how different we look from our wedding photos in only 4 years. I don't have much to lose, but I've been carrying around an extra 10-15 pounds for over two years now.

If only I was still nursing, I swear I could eat anything and everything back then and didn't gain a pound. Anyway the nursing part is over, but the eating and being merry didn't stop at exactly the same time.

My biggest problem is water. Most of the time I hate it. Strange I know I love OJ like most people love coffee in the morning, so I count that as one water. The rest of the day I try to drink Crystal Light, but I usually only drink about 3 to 4 glasses of liquid a day, so hopefully if I think about it enough it'll help me in reaching my goal.

Another problem is that I always feel like I could take a nap. Since I had my son I don't think I've had a full nights sleep. Maybe if I went to bed at 7 when he did I'd feel better, but he still wakes up 2 or 3 times a night. So therein lies my excuse not to exercise. Hopefully this challenge will help to change that.

tigger813 - Go Sox and DVC. I'm there with you.

I'm so happy that I happened upon this link and can't wait to take the journey with everyone.

Best of luck to everyone

Where are you? We're in Littleton!!!

Just got back from the soccer game! It was awesome! And the Revolution won 3-1! The shirts we got were great! Had to stand in line for them for about 30 minutes.

Had 5Guys Burger and Fries for supper and then the 4 of us shared a chocolate fondue at Baskin Robbins! We also had a margarita and then shared some fried dough and popcorn. DD2 tried some rainbow sherbet and loved it so I will have to buy some tomorrow! She's off to a b'day party after church so I will take DD1 to get her new shoes for school. DD2 will go Wednesday while DD1 is in school!

Well, seeing as my shorts were all tight that's the kick in the butt I need to get me going. Definitely doing 1-2 workouts tomorrow. And drinking lots of water. Main meal at lunch time and then a smoothie for supper.

Tired and a little hot so I'm headed to bed shortly!

Gillette Stadium is BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to go back again!

 

[pjlla]

Which leads me to the Question of the Day (QOTD).Saturday QOTD:
Which strategy helps you reach your weight loss goals?
* Starting & progressing slowly
* Putting it on paper
* Learning as much as possible
* Utilizing plenty of social supports
* Keeping things fun
* Learning from my setbacks
* All of the above (I always add this one )



I will be back shortly to answer the QOTD and post some replies.

Well... my first instinct was to say "Putting it on paper" because that is a HUGE part of my success.... but I also need to add "Learning as much as possible" and "Utilizing plenty of social supports".

The social supports are obviously you guys and the entire WISH board! Wish I had more support IRL, but at least I have you all!!

The learning part comes from all of the reading I continue to do to try to learn more and more about how to lose weight, keep it off, and be HEALTHIER!! I don't agree with all of the "diet plans" and such, but I think there is something to be learned from every "diet" book. I just got through reading "Low-Fat Living", next up is "Perfect Weight America" and "The Ultimate Weight Solution" (all from the Goodwill, cause I'm cheap!). I also get the Nutrition Action Newsletter (highly recommend this to EVERYONE) and Weight Watchers Magazine. I tried reading "Marathoning for Dummies" a few months ago, but couldn't really get into it, so I returned it. And I read articles on the web occasionally.

For those of you who are new to our challenges, pjlla is famous for her detailed plans for success. And she has the track record to show how well it worked for her!

Thanks for the nod!!

Pjlla Love your story! It gives me hope! I lost 40lbs about 5 yrs ago and put it back on and added another 20lbs!
This time is differnt I am ready to make the changes to get to my goal and stay there! Thanks for the inspiration Pjlla and everyone else!
Nettii

Thanks!!

This was my 1st Biggest Loser Challenge, here on the WISH board and at my gym. I ended up #2 here on the Summer BLC and somewhere in the top 25 at the gym - I haven't had the nerve to go in and check yet; I lost 25 lbs but I know the winner lost 93 lbs in 90 days! Crazy!

Nice job on 2nd place! My guess would be that the person who lost 93 pounds in 90 days would be a very overweight MALE!!

I'd already been sad about my b'day tomorrow, and that just had me really lose it. I felt bad for being so upset, but I think most everyone understood.

Was it emotional eating? Probably. I really hope that I can get through this month without too much emotional eating. Taryn

BIG to you.

Just wanted to see if I am the only crazy one. Does anyone else's life timeline go in pounds? For instance....
Graduated HS at 185....Met my husband 142.....After knee surgery 164....Day I was married 162.....Vegas 1997 142.....pregnant with first DS 145....9 months pregnant 215....Came home from hospital 196.....Pregnant with 2nd DS 156......9 months pregnant 228......Parents 50th anniversary party 191....7 months later 139....10 day cruise with hubby 142.....Up and down for 3 years now weigh 160...These are my weights over the last 20 years. Talk about yo-yo.

I'm with you on this! I could probably tell you, within 5 pounds, what I weighed at every major intersection of my life!

Well... happy SUNDAY morning everyone! I hope everyone has a beautiful sunny morning to wake up to! We are skipping church today because DD had a friend sleep over last night.

DD's swim team car wash yesterday was a big success, but I was EXHAUSTED by the end of it. I had NO shortage of exercise... dragging hoses, squatting to wash rims, reaching to wash roofs, filling and dragging buckets. I really jumped in and helped the kids with the washing. Many of the parents that stayed just sat in the shade and watched, but that is SO not me. I was soaked and dirty and sweaty by the end of the day, but it was fun. We raised over $500, so I call it a success!

My eating was good. As I was dashing around trying to pack my lunch, I realized I didn't really have anything handy to pack. I ended up eating a Fiberone bar and a BK salad (no meat) for lunch. The BK choices are DREADFUL! No wonder we never go there! The NI on the wall listed the grilled chicken sandwich having something crazy like 17 grams of fat!! I bought the garden salad and a diet coke (I needed the caffeine!) and lived with the hunger pangs for the rest of the day. I stuck with my plan for dinner (homemade pizza on a pita pocket, salad), but discovered I was out of Skinny Cow cones and indulged in some "real" ice cream. But I kept my portion small... no regrets.

Not sure what today will bring. DS is playing with a friend at 1pm. Not sure how long DD's friend is staying, but we will probably meet her parents half way to bring her home, since she lives about 45 minutes away. I think I will get the dining room ready for paint today! I'm excited about the change. And the HOT TUB is filled with fresh water and ready for the cooler fall temps... maybe this morning I'll have my coffee out there!

Well... DS is awake and waiting for his turn on the family computer. And I think DD and her friend are awake, so I need to lay out breakfast! TTYL..........P