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

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Posting again from Boston. I'm really enjoying my trip. It's a short trip, but just enough of a break. My BFF is trying to sleep so I have a few minutes.

Rose-Awesome race! You look amazing!

tiki23 and lovedvc- Congats! I've heard that you have accomplished quite the feat!

Taryn! Hope you are having a great day!

QOTD: I am thankful for my BL friends and my BFF who is with me on the trip to Boston and 1st introdued me to Weight Watchers.

I hope I didn't forget anyone. Thanks for the reminder to search for a new pair of running shoes. I am determined to restart and finish C25K in the next few weeks. I think my 1st day is next Wednesday.

Hope everyone is having a great long weekend!

CC

 

[Octoberbride03]

Starting off with the QOTD so i don't forget it.

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

I am thankful for the walk I took with my Dh and our dog Onslow this afternoon. It was 2 miles of beautiful quiet and happiness in 1 of our local parks. Time to enjoy the 3 of us and talk with no distractions at all.


Now onto me. I've been experiencing a pogo solitaire binge the past few days. I don't know what hit me but the past few days I severely needed to keep playing solitaire so I did. I also worked and worked out(well, I took yesterday off from working out because my hip was tired after work). Anyway, it seems my little binge is over which is good. Now its time to move onto other things, and be productive. Onslow was so happy in the park this afternoon, which was great cause he's not happy at all right now Got his grooming done yesterday and though he loves the groomer and being groomed he is invariably unhappy with the results and always thinks we cut too much hair off He likes looking like a little bear. He'll have to grow back into that.


Rose: great job on the race and your report was really good to read. I have my 10k at the end of next month and I am looking forward to that. Want to walk the Shamrock half in March next year, but I need to budget for it. Oh boy

jennz: I hear ya on the struggle, honestly my whole year has been like that. 1 thing after another, it just doesn't seem to end. I am happy to say that joining the challenges has helped me to cope better with exercise and better habits but overall I could use a lot less of this struggling. That had better happen next year.

For everybody who's quit smoking

I smoked a little bit in high school, but it never got to be a real habit for me. My Dh on the other hand still smokes about 10 a day. But that's better than than the drinking he used to do. Been sober nearly 30 yrs now. And yes he is a bit older than me

Taryn: Hope your birthday is a good 1

cc: enjoy the rest of your trip. I don't get to take 1 until next month. Oh boy am I going to need it.

Have a good night everybody

 

[pjlla]

Here are some pictures that Mike took yesterday. Since I got up so early, i flat ironed my hair--Jen I know you will understand this. I think I coordinate pretty good, except for my shoes, but you can't have everything. I even have my dlf>dnf>dns bracelet on.
Still before the race.

This is a picture with the person who was running with us. She's in her 50s and very fit!

This is around mile 11.5. I think I am still looking happy. I ran into a brick wall right around mile 12.

And here is right at the end. According to Mike--stick a fork in it, I was done. I was trying to give him a dirty look for taking my picture, but I was too tired!

And this is back at the hotel, about 40 minutes later. That wad on my hip, is the wipes for the porta potty which thank goodness I didn't need!

Thanks for sharing all of the pictures... even the grumpy one!

Dreamer24--wanted to add, I do wear my running shoes on the elliptical and at the gym, but that's it. I don't walk around in them or wear them unless I'm working out.

Ok, so here's my actual race report, then enough about me!

Morse mini-marathon 9/4/2010 7:30 am.

Temp at start: 53, sunny, winds ~10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Fairly flat course with just a couple of small hills.

I was extremely irritable and cranky for most of the week before this race. Friday we drove to Indy and spent the afternoon at the canal walk and had a late lunch at a café on the walk. It’s a beautiful area and I’d love to go up next summer and go to an Indians game and go for a run on the canal/ along the white river. We got to our hotel around 4:00. We thought we were going to be guaranteed a late checkout, but the kid at the desk was less than helpful. So I was a concerned about that, because I knew we’d need showers after the race. I think I just was in a worrying mood.

We headed out around 4:30 to pick up our race packets. The map quest directions were so off! We ended up driving around the cornfields of Indiana for a half an hour before we finally figured out where we needed to be. At that point I was very stressed out and cranky. I really just wanted to bag the whole thing, go home, get in bed, and pull the covers over my head—definitely stressed. Of course the person at packet picket had to make a comment about how you should never trust map quest! Ugggh!

We got back to Noblesville around 6:00, walked around the square for 45 min. or so, decided we weren’t hungry, and went back to our hotel and split a pint of ben and jerry’s for dinner. The only reason I ate that, is because I knew I needed to eat something. And I lost how many pounds.

I slept awful and was up by 4:30. Mike got up at 5:15. We got to the start around 6:30 and hung out for a while. They had inside bathrooms which was nice. It was a very small race—205 ran the race. I finished 58/92 for women, 6/13 for women in my age group, 162/205 overall. Mike said it seemed like a very fit group of people. They did a great job with the race. The water stops were very well handled and there were porta potties at every mile, which I am happy to say, I did not have to use.

We ran with a woman who said she was 51, had never run more than 7 miles at a time before, but regularly ran 30 miles a week. She asked if she could run with us because she was afraid of going out to fast, and really wanted to finish. We enjoyed talking to her and it was a great distraction. I do kind of wish I would have had a little bit of time (other than the last ½ mile when I was dying) to just run with Mike. I was very emotional yesterday. Other than the wind the first 12 miles went pretty well. When we were running into the wind, it was so tiring. My heart rate was a little higher than during training runs, but I felt good. I had three clif shots during the race and one endurolyte. Mike carried water and Gatorade. I started getting really tired around mile 10, but still felt good. Right after we passed mile 12 I felt like I ran into a brick wall. I was so tired I wanted to cry. I kept the pace up ok. The lady who was running with us took off at the very end, and finished about a minute ahead of us. And I don’t know why, but that really frustrated me. I felt like we spent the whole race saying you can do this, pointing out every mile beyond 7 how it was a pr for her, and then when I could have used some encouragement, nothing. Like I said, why I cared, I don’t know.

The last .5 mile was into the wind, and the last .2 was straight into the wind. It was horrible. I finished running, which was awesome, but it was so hard. And I immediately started getting calf pains. Luckily with some stretching and fluids I felt better quickly. I was so emotional at the end I started crying. I never wanted to run again. This was something I had wanted for so long, and it was over, and I was just physically and emotionally spent. Mike said he really wishes that in some ways, we would have just run by ourselves. He thinks it was too hard a pace for me with the wind, and hates it that I felt so bad at the end.

A day later, I am proud to have finished. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and I stuck it out. I think part of the weepiness yesterday was coming from the fact that I was so tired and kept hearing those messages from childhood—it’s not good enough, you’re not good enough, etc. It's much easier to have some perspective today. Today, I can't even say that I would have liked to have finished faster or done anything different. It was a good race and I gave it every thing that I had. I left nothing on the table. I ran the entire thing--except for a couple of water stops. What more can you ask for?

My goal for the W&D is to finish without feeling so unbelievably exhausted. I recovered pretty quick yesterday and went on to have a good time at the Dismeet, but at the end of the race I felt like I’d been hit by a truck. We’re going to work on run/walking our long runs, and we are definitely run/walking the W&D. I would really like to enjoy the after party at EPCOT!

I had a great time meeting Jennz yesterday at the dismeet. We also met some folks from Dayton, which isn’t too far from us. Mike and I were home and asleep by 10:00 last night. We were both pooped!

I'm glad you shared your race story. And I totally agree and understand why you feel that way about that woman.... kind of lousy of her to not finish up with you. Some people....

I can't imagine how it must feel to finish an accomplishment like that. I am so proud to call you my friend!

And I am very grateful that I have a great relationship with my 3 teens.

~Alice

As the mom of a 15 y/o and an almost 13 y/o, I know that this is HUGE! Nice job!


Evening all! I got lots done around the house today. Tomorrow (if time allows) I will spackle/putty all the little dents and dings and nail holes around the dining room... it should be dry enough to sand by Tuesday morning. If I don't work this week, I should have a painted dining room by the end of the week! I'm excited to get a new color in there. And new carpeting is INEVITABLE... since I started ripping up the carpeting around the edge of the stairs in the dining room to get ready for the painting! No turning back now! I took up the baseboard trim too.... was thinking I would just give it a light sanding and polyurethane before replacing it, but I broke the longest piece into three section when taking it out, so I think now I will just cut new pieces for the entire room... won't be a big deal to sand and stain and poly it.

I'm repainting an antique chest to go in there too... I did two or three coats of paint already and I did the steel wool today... two more coats should finish it up, I hope.

We were supposed to go visit DMIL tomorrow, but DS has a fever right now. He was complaining earlier about not feeling well and I thought it was just allergies. He had a friend over this afternoon.... but if I had realized it was more than just allergies, I wouldn't have allowed him over. I feel bad now... hopefully it isn't anything too contagious. DS is really droopy and I let him leave the dinner table without eating much... he just wanted to lay down. Maybe his appetite will perk up if I offer ice cream??

Not sure if I will be around much tomorrow... depends on if we go visit MIL or not. TTYL...............P

 

[alisaheather]

Happy Sunday night before a Monday holiday Everyone! I am grateful for so many things, starting with this question. Until I started to think about what my answer would be, I hadn't realized how many gifts I have. Friends, family, the fact that I'm starting to get motivated again to exercise and eat right (amazing how hard it is not to fall back into bad habits).

I haven't introduced myself I'm Alisa. 36, single. Friends are encouraging me to join Match.com or something along those lines but...
I've realized that I hate having my picture taken. Never loved it, but have found myself "untagging" myself from my friends' pictures on Facebook, avoiding getting them in the first place.
I've noticed that I had less energy and have gotten lazy. This summer the weather has been great and I should have been out enjoying it. I don't want to miss autumn...
So, wanting to change things, I've joined this challenge. This group moves fast and I'll try to keep up. But I plan to learn from you and to support you in your efforts.

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD: Which Lisa, I feel sure, you made for me, today. Thanks!

I am grateful that I got to celebrate 34 great birthdays with my Daddy. No, it wasn't the 35 I wanted today, or the 36 I'll want next year, but I was very blessed to have such an amazing man in my life, and he will continue to inspire me.

I am grateful for my mom, husband, and girls.

I am grateful for this great wonderful superb group of friends, that have inspired, supported, listened, and loved me this year.

THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes! I started my birthday by running 70 minutes, 2 for every year I've been alive! Best pace ever for a long run, 10:23, 6.5 miles.

DH and the girls gave me some new running tanks, ear buds, running capris, and an itunes card. I loaded up some new running songs last night, and headed out in style!

Then the girls and I went to church, DH went to the yard sale. I took a Kashi bar, and walked out to the cemetery, where Daddy is buried. I ate my birthday breakfast with him, as I always have, cried, and talked, while my girls were in Sunday School. It was therapeutic!

Mom made me chicken livers for lunch. I love them, I know, I know, but I hate to cook them. She always makes them when she thinks I look run down. Ate that, and a brownie that she made.

Boxed up the yard sale this evening, ended up right at $500 for this weekend!

I left crying, b/c MIL and BIL didn't wish me happy birthday, my brother spent the day with me and didn't mention it, and mom had DD give me my card, they sang Happy B'day with my brownie, but she didn't say the words. Don't know why I was so self-centered and emotional about it. Just a culmination of it all, I guess.

Off to talk with the family. We'll watch big brother, I might have a glass of wine. I want to do a little housework tomorrow, but no plans to leave the house!

Numbers from a non-numbers person, but I'm feeling symbolic. As I said, I ran 70 min, 2 for each year, and 3+5, I'm 35 today, and you get 8. Size I'm wearing now, exactly half the size I was wearing last year on my birthday!

Thanks again! Love you all!

ROSE - YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!! Very hot! Glad you finished, sorry about some of the circumstances, but do you realize you ran a half marathon????? Seriously??????? You are amazing!

Taryn

 

[jbm02]

Happy Birthday Taryn!!!! Hope you had a great day!!

Rose, huge congratulations on your race!! It's an amazing accomplishment. And I loved the pictures!!! Wow, you look terrific!

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!

Goldcupmom, you can count on us as your support group!! The people here atr truly amazing.

Well, my first attempt at QOTD went "poof" when the boards went down this morning so I will try again . . . Lisa, I am so glad you posted this. I tried to get on earlier and assumed the problem was with MY computer!!! That's why I am posting so late at night....

We've been talking about where we are and where we want to be in this challenge. So I think it is time to shift gears a bit and think about what we already have now. So I will share a little article from sparkpeople.com on the subject.

Taking inventory of your gifts and blessings

Should you find yourself at a loss, wondering what life is all about and what your purpose is, be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity to wonder. - Unknown

You'll probably spend some time this weekend thinking about the good things in your life and your loved ones. Before you do that, take a moment to just consider how lucky you are to be here in the first place. In the 21st century, we can experience more in a month than most people throughout history did in a lifetime. Instead of appreciating that fact, we usually just end up wanting to do and have more. We look at what's wrong rather than what's right. This is a perfect time to take a look at your life and priorities again. Can you make some extra time every day to just enjoy the moment and your loved ones? You've been given the gift of a lifetime of moments. Accept the gift and prove yourself worthy.

Sunday QOTD: Share with us one thing that you are grateful for today? It can be big or small. Just think about how blessed you are and share with us.

Is it presumptuous or full of hubris to say "my life"? I have a truly wonderful husband, kids I love to pieces and who actually like spending time with us, a job that's rewarding and several friends I can count on for anything. My parents and sisters are only a phone call away. I may whine about my weight and freak out sometimes about my DH's job situation (laid off teacher since June) but considering the troubles and tragedies others experience, I know I am truly blessed.

We had a really fun weekend. Saturday AM was my DS15's first JV football game. He's not first string but really loves it; he played and they won, 20-0! Then home for a 4.5 mile run and after a quick break, off to DD11's first cheerleading game. This is her first year and she is having a ball. I was a little nervous that the other girls might be clique-y or standoffish but everyone has been friendly and welcoming. Her game was under the lights which was pretty cool.
Went for my long run today - 9 miles. Did it in about an hour and a half and I was pretty happy with that. Not while I was going through it - - but definitely when it was finished!! My first half is in 35 days and I am really afraid that I will not be able to complete it.

Looking forward to my day off tomorrow!!!
Have a good night all!
Jude

 

[dvccruiser76]

tigger813 - We're in Danvers! I loved your list of tasty food. My MIL is down for the weekend and I've been eating terrible, so I know how it goes. As for sherbert, I don't know if we get kicked off this thread for suggesting sweets, but Friendly's makes a really good sherbert. They carry it at most supermarkets and it's orange, lemon and raspberry. I used to love rainbow sherbert as a kid and this combo is soooooooo darn tasty

lisah0711 - Happy Early Anniversary I love the weather this time of year, so a September wedding was a must.

cclovesdis - The weather here this weekend is amazing, you must be having a great time in town. Try to walk through the Common, it's so nice this time of year.

Rose - you look great, good for you with your race I'm not much of a runner, so I'm always jealous of others who can run. I'm great with an elliptical, but the treadmill or even running outside doesn't get me going.

Sunday QOTD - I am grateful for my beautiful little boy. My darn crohn's was acting up today (probably punishment for eating badly this weekend), but Dylan was tired and just wanted to snuggle with me, so it made everything better

Heading to York's Wild Animal Kingdom tomorrow. Sad to see the summer go, but fall is my favorite season, so I can't complain.

Happy Labor Day everyone

 

[Rose&Mike]

We went to the next to the last regular season baseball games tonight. I had my ff--yum! and a beer or two. It was a really nice night. So just a quick post, and tomorrow I will get back on track with responding to everyone.

P--you will so be a maintainer soon!

Jude--look at all you do. If I can run a 1/2 you will so rock it! I know you can do it! The last couple of miles are all mental. If you can do all the military stuff you can so do this!

Taryn--I just love you! You too can look like this in just a few more pounds! Just keep telling yourself--that's what the 140s look like. I personally, still have an issue with it, and keep picking up clothes that are too big for me, but hopefully it will be easier for you. Seriously though, I am so impressed with how you have handled such a hard summer. Your schedule exhausts me just reading about it. I know it was a hard birthday for you, and it was a hard one for me too--I missed my ds so much--but know that I was sending you good thoughts, and loved knowing that we were sharing the same birthday weekend.

Ok, I'm getting a little emotional. I promise to do better at responding to eveyone tomorrow!

Almost forgot--I am so grateful for my health and my strong body. The heart thing scared me to death this spring. I am so thankful to be healthy.

 

[tigger813]

tigger813 - We're in Danvers! I loved your list of tasty food. My MIL is down for the weekend and I've been eating terrible, so I know how it goes. As for sherbert, I don't know if we get kicked off this thread for suggesting sweets, but Friendly's makes a really good sherbert. They carry it at most supermarkets and it's orange, lemon and raspberry. I used to love rainbow sherbert as a kid and this combo is soooooooo darn tasty


Heading to York's Wild Animal Kingdom tomorrow. Sad to see the summer go, but fall is my favorite season, so I can't complain.

Happy Labor Day everyone

Went to York's when I was 8 months pregnant with DD2. Decided to not ride the elephant that trip! LOL!

We usually buy the Hood raspberry, lime and orange. Sherbet is low in fat so it's a good alternative to ice cream for me. DD2 tried sherbet at Baskin Robbins last night and liked it so I got her some more today at the Basket!

Played Lego Harry Potter all evening. Think I should head to bed since my day will start at 5:30 with an elliptical workout or WATP. DD1 wants to join me and I have to get her used to her early wake up call. Actually skipped supper tonight since I ate so much at lunch and had margaritas this afternoon and some leftover popcorn from the soccer game last night. WAY TOO SALTY!

Good night all and enjoy your day off if you have one tomorrow. We're staying home as I just need a day of doing nothing! The craziness starts Tuesday night!

 

[tggrrstarr]

I hate weekends, work is so much busier than normal, so I haven't had a chance to post yet. I gave in to temptation today, twice! But I still managed to be under my calorie limit, which is good. Working next to a Starbucks can be tempting, especially now that the pumpkin spice latte is back. I got a small one, with nonfat milk and no whip cream. I think it will hold me over for a few weeks.

QOTD- I am thankful for my husband. He is my best friend and the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I am also thankful for the unexpected. Things that happen that seem bad sometimes are the best thing for you. We unexpectedly found out earlier this year we had to move. We were renting a condo from a friend of ours, and he sold it. We had lived there for quite a while and weren't ready to pack everything let alone find a new place in just 30 days. But we did it, and our new place is amazing. Its less money, has more room and has so much character. I had no desire to walk in the condo complex, but our new neighborhood is so beautiful I love being out there!

 

[lovedvc]

Just booked a totally unexpected trip to Disney in February, I can't wait, only 168 days away.

 

[cruisindisney]

What am I thankful for? My dh and kids. They make it all worthwhile

Today was my first day of C25K. I talked my neighbor into starting it with me, but expect her to bail on me when we get past week 2. I have to admit when I started reading about those of you doing this program, I thought you were nuts. But here I am starting it as well. Bad thing is that I will decide that I need to go do a Disney 5K. Any excuse to go to DW or DL!

My son is going to be my diet downfall. He's 8 and really gets frustrated with not going out to eat at those high fat restaurants that he loves so much. The skinny little toot needs to gain weight (dh's metabolism), so that's never an issue for him. He was begging to go out to eat for lunch today, but DH and I held strong and said no. Looks like tomorrow we may go out and will have to go somewhere that won't ruin all my work from the last few days.

Doing well on my exercise and water. Points for each day for both!

 

[tigger813]

Good morning!!!!! Off to a great start here!

Just finished my first bottle of water (JenAnderson-still love the water bottle from the COW!!!!) After doing 3 miles on the elliptical! DD1 got up and did free step while we watched Camp Rock 1. Camp Rock 2 isn't available on demand any more. Movie is over so I guess we'll go upstairs and make breakfast. Actually I fee the need for Bob's Strength DVD now! I'm going to kick it into high gear today!!! I've got a long way to go so I need to jump into it!!!!!

Got to run up and get the DVD!

I'll be back on later! Staying totally focused all day!!!!! Eating all the right things!!!! And LOTS of WATER!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Everyone. I hope your all having a great holiday weekend. I had to busy busy days working with my uncle and serving up bruschetta and roasted peppers w/ fresh mozzerella. I felt proud that we were serving the healthiest fare there. I wasnt able to eat much all day which was good because there could have been alot of bad choices at this place.

Today I am going to head out for a long run. Then we are taking the kids to our local fair. Its a big fair with lots of rides, games, food, and entertainment. There are also farm animals to look at too. The kids love it. I am going to try to be good with eating....although I really have to gear up for it because there is a place that serves the best cheese steak I ever have eaten. I think starting off the day with the run will help.

I will be back later to post replys. I have to catch up from what I missed this weekend.

Have a great day.

 

[pjlla]

My son is going to be my diet downfall. He's 8 and really gets frustrated with not going out to eat at those high fat restaurants that he loves so much. The skinny little toot needs to gain weight (dh's metabolism), so that's never an issue for him. He was begging to go out to eat for lunch today, but DH and I held strong and said no. Looks like tomorrow we may go out and will have to go somewhere that won't ruin all my work from the last few days.

Doing well on my exercise and water. Points for each day for both!

Remember, even if he does need to gain weight, these are NOT the foods you want him eating (high fat restaurant food). They will lead to high cholesterol, clogged arteries and possibly a lifetime of bad eating habits. If you are looking to help him gain, try nuts and seeds (healthy oils), full fat cheese, yogurt, and milk, avocado, whole wheat breads and pastas, peanut butter and other nut butters (DD loves Nutella). You still need to be careful about too much sugar, white flour, and unhealthy fats.

Make your new lifestyle a learning experience for him. He can maintain a healthy weight without eating junk.... just like you are trying to achieve a healthy weight without junk food!

Good morning!!!!! Off to a great start here!

Just finished my first bottle of water (JenAnderson-still love the water bottle from the COW!!!!) After doing 3 miles on the elliptical! DD1 got up and did free step while we watched Camp Rock 1. Camp Rock 2 isn't available on demand any more. Movie is over so I guess we'll go upstairs and make breakfast. Actually I fee the need for Bob's Strength DVD now! I'm going to kick it into high gear today!!! I've got a long way to go so I need to jump into it!!!!!

Got to run up and get the DVD!

I'll be back on later! Staying totally focused all day!!!!! Eating all the right things!!!! And LOTS of WATER!

You are on FIRE this morning! Glad someone is! You are definitely in HIGH GEAR!

Happy Labor Day everyone!!

I had to DRAG myself up for my run... I kept laying there trying to tell myself that I overslept and didn't have enough time for a full run (true), but I finally got up and did about 3 mi... not the 6 mi I had planned, but we need to shower and leave to go visit DMIL soon. I made the BETTER choice.... BEST choice would have been to actually set my alarm clock last night so I didn't oversleep! WORST choice would have been to skip the run all together.

Like I said, time to get moving into the shower. I love my MIL, but I have SO many other things I need to do around here, I kind of wish we weren't going. But she is sweet and at almost 87 years old, I'm constantly reminded that our time with her is limited. Off to shower and have breakfast! ...........P

 

[tigger813]

I'm so proud to say that I just got back from a walk to the grocery store. DH and I decided that we wanted some steak for lunch since it's such a beautiful day here! So I decided that if I was going to have a steak today that I was going to have to work for it! It was worth it! Of course I think my allergies are kicking in right now! I bought a SOBE Lifewater Strawberry Dragonfruit flavor with 0 calories! Really tasty.

DD1 and I got her backpack and school supplies organized so she is all set for the first day of school.

I need to get the living room more organized today. I also plan on typing up our daily itinerary for Disney complete with all of our reservation numbers etc! I need to do something Disney related today! 86 days to go!!!!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

So you remember my ice cream WHINE of a while ago??!! Nope... did all the scooping and hot fudge drizzling myself... and yes, I ended up licking the hot fudge spoon.... MMMMM! But my family has NO IDEA about REAL portion control. DH thinks that the big "Gusto" bowls we have (for soup and stew and such) should be ice cream bowls!! When I serve it, I use my tiny fruit bowls... holds just the right amount (IMHO ). DD had a friend over, which was why we splurged with the hot fudge. And I served the ice cream last night in "fancy" glasses.... looked nicer and made it look like more ice cream!

I loved the ice cream whine! I lived with two skinnies for years who could eat whatever they wanted--not so much anymore and I totally related to it. Anyhow, I might have already told you this, but we eat ice cream in custard cups. It's the perfect size for a tiny scoop, which actually looks big in a tiny cup!

Dona--so glad things are coming around for DS! And what a great lunch with your friends!

I am grateful for so many things. One that reallly sticks out is that I had the willpower to quit smoking. On September 22 it will be 3 years. I feel so much healthier and happier without my cigarettes. I was always on edge and always out of breath.

Congratulations! You should celebrate that victory everyday!

Hello everyone,


That being said, if I wish to remain in good health, I had better make some changes in my diet and exercise habits, and so, thank you WISH!

You've come to the right place! You will be so inspired by hearing everyone else's stories and that makes it so much easier to make those changes!

Tracey--tell Redwalker congratulations!

I'm not used to sharing these kinds of things out loud, it's usually hard for me to find the words. But I do know that I am so grateful for my boyfriend, James. I don't know what I would do without him.

He doesn't mind that I like to have time alone on The Dis

He helps around the house because he knows I hate doing it!

He can leave me to watch my favourite TV shows, or watch them with me

He's always there for hugs and support

Sounds like a great boyfriend!

On October 22, I'll have 3 years too! N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever!)

In fact, my testimonial at the Biggest Loser Challenge at my gym began: "I was a smoker for 32 years - 32! - and while I was in the process of quitting someone said to me 'If you have been smoking since you were a teen, you have never know the power of your adult body' and that comment has always stuck with me. I'm working on finding the power now!"

I too am thankful that I was given the strength to stop smoking. And I am very grateful that I have a great relationship with my 3 teens.

~Alice

Congratulations to you too!

Jennifer-- Way to go on the walk! I'd much rather go to the park than walk in our neighborhood. It takes a little longer, but I come back in a much better mood! And we loved meeting you all, too! Maybe we should meet up halfway sometime for dinner--not sure where that would be, but Columbus IN isn't too bad a drive for us.

CC--have fun in Boston with your BFF!

Starting off with the QOTD so i don't forget it.



I am thankful for the walk I took with my Dh and our dog Onslow this afternoon. It was 2 miles of beautiful quiet and happiness in 1 of our local parks. Time to enjoy the 3 of us and talk with no distractions at all.

Sounds like a great walk!

Thanks for sharing all of the pictures... even the grumpy one!
I'm glad you shared your race story. And I totally agree and understand why you feel that way about that woman.... kind of lousy of her to not finish up with you. Some people....
I can't imagine how it must feel to finish an accomplishment like that. I am so proud to call you my friend!

We were supposed to go visit DMIL tomorrow, but DS has a fever right now. He was complaining earlier about not feeling well and I thought it was just allergies. He had a friend over this afternoon.... but if I had realized it was more than just allergies, I wouldn't have allowed him over. I feel bad now... hopefully it isn't anything too contagious. DS is really droopy and I let him leave the dinner table without eating much... he just wanted to lay down. Maybe his appetite will perk up if I offer ice cream??

Not sure if I will be around much tomorrow... depends on if we go visit MIL or not. TTYL...............P

Have a nice visit. I hope your ds is feeling better.

The grumpy picture is growing on me. I am actually glad he took it. And thanks for saying that about our running partner. It was one of those things that was bugging me, but I couldn't figure out if I was having an unrealistic overreaction. And Pamela--if you decide you want to do a 1/2 at some point--I know you can do it! Really it's all about having a good plan.

Welcome Alisa!

THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes! I started my birthday by running 70 minutes, 2 for every year I've been alive! Best pace ever for a long run, 10:23, 6.5 miles.

DH and the girls gave me some new running tanks, ear buds, running capris, and an itunes card. I loaded up some new running songs last night, and headed out in style!

I left crying, b/c MIL and BIL didn't wish me happy birthday, my brother spent the day with me and didn't mention it, and mom had DD give me my card, they sang Happy B'day with my brownie, but she didn't say the words. Don't know why I was so self-centered and emotional about it. Just a culmination of it all, I guess.

Numbers from a non-numbers person, but I'm feeling symbolic. As I said, I ran 70 min, 2 for each year, and 3+5, I'm 35 today, and you get 8. Size I'm wearing now, exactly half the size I was wearing last year on my birthday!

Taryn

Great run, great presents, and great accomplishments in a year!
And you were not self-centered. I would have been crying too.

Heading to York's Wild Animal Kingdom tomorrow. Sad to see the summer go, but fall is my favorite season, so I can't complain.

Have a great time!

I hate weekends, work is so much busier than normal, so I haven't had a chance to post yet. I gave in to temptation today, twice! But I still managed to be under my calorie limit, which is good. Working next to a Starbucks can be tempting, especially now that the pumpkin spice latte is back. I got a small one, with nonfat milk and no whip cream. I think it will hold me over for a few weeks.

QOTD- I am thankful for my husband. He is my best friend and the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I am also thankful for the unexpected. Things that happen that seem bad sometimes are the best thing for you. We unexpectedly found out earlier this year we had to move. We were renting a condo from a friend of ours, and he sold it. We had lived there for quite a while and weren't ready to pack everything let alone find a new place in just 30 days. But we did it, and our new place is amazing. Its less money, has more room and has so much character. I had no desire to walk in the condo complex, but our new neighborhood is so beautiful I love being out there!

Your new place sounds great! This is something I need to work on. I do not do change or surprises well at all. Thanks for sharing!

Just booked a totally unexpected trip to Disney in February, I can't wait, only 168 days away.

Congratulations!

What am I thankful for? My dh and kids. They make it all worthwhile

Today was my first day of C25K. I talked my neighbor into starting it with me, but expect her to bail on me when we get past week 2. I have to admit when I started reading about those of you doing this program, I thought you were nuts. But here I am starting it as well. Bad thing is that I will decide that I need to go do a Disney 5K. Any excuse to go to DW or DL!

My son is going to be my diet downfall. He's 8 and really gets frustrated with not going out to eat at those high fat restaurants that he loves so much. The skinny little toot needs to gain weight (dh's metabolism), so that's never an issue for him. He was begging to go out to eat for lunch today, but DH and I held strong and said no. Looks like tomorrow we may go out and will have to go somewhere that won't ruin all my work from the last few days.

Doing well on my exercise and water. Points for each day for both!

My son was skinny as can be until he went to college--and really he's still very thin, but he did put on a few pounds in college. Anyhow, I would not give into the junk. You still have time to teach him lots of healthy habits. We tried to treat fast food, etc as a treat. It was not always easy, but I think he has reasonably good eating habits now as a young adult. Not great, but reasonable. He loves fruit, loves some vegetables, and peanut butter is one of his favorite foods. Great job on saying no yesterday!

Good morning!!!!! Off to a great start here!

Just finished my first bottle of water (JenAnderson-still love the water bottle from the COW!!!!) After doing 3 miles on the elliptical! DD1 got up and did free step while we watched Camp Rock 1. Camp Rock 2 isn't available on demand any more. Movie is over so I guess we'll go upstairs and make breakfast. Actually I fee the need for Bob's Strength DVD now! I'm going to kick it into high gear today!!! I've got a long way to go so I need to jump into it!!!!!

Got to run up and get the DVD!

I'll be back on later! Staying totally focused all day!!!!! Eating all the right things!!!! And LOTS of WATER!

Tracey! Great job! You must be so excited to be getting back on track!

Hi Everyone. I hope your all having a great holiday weekend. I had to busy busy days working with my uncle and serving up bruschetta and roasted peppers w/ fresh mozzerella. I felt proud that we were serving the healthiest fare there. I wasnt able to eat much all day which was good because there could have been alot of bad choices at this place.

Today I am going to head out for a long run. Then we are taking the kids to our local fair. Its a big fair with lots of rides, games, food, and entertainment. There are also farm animals to look at too. The kids love it. I am going to try to be good with eating....although I really have to gear up for it because there is a place that serves the best cheese steak I ever have eaten. I think starting off the day with the run will help.

I will be back later to post replys. I have to catch up from what I missed this weekend.

Have a great day.

Lindsey--have a great long run and have fun with the kiddos! Wow, that bruschetta sounds amazing!

I had to DRAG myself up for my run... I kept laying there trying to tell myself that I overslept and didn't have enough time for a full run (true), but I finally got up and did about 3 mi... not the 6 mi I had planned, but we need to shower and leave to go visit DMIL soon. I made the BETTER choice.... BEST choice would have been to actually set my alarm clock last night so I didn't oversleep! WORST choice would have been to skip the run all together.

Good job getting your run in!

Good morning! Not sure what we're going to do today. I need to work out at some point. My foot is a little sore, and I kind of want to take another day off, but I know I'll feel better if I do something. The last baseball game is today and I think we're going to skip it. We're both kind of burned out. They made the playoffs, but honestly most of our team has been called up, and we don't recognize very many players, so we're not real motivated to go.

I had a luna bar for breakfast--not hungry at all today. I need to get back on track and get a grocery list together. The past week or so we haven't eaten bad, but we haven't been doing so great either. I've been so distracted with the race and my birthday. Time to get back to some better choices!

And I decided to maintain at one more pound lower. We'll see how it goes. I still think I'm going to keep drifting down a little bit.

Have a great day!

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

Sounds like everyone has been having a busy weekend. I WISH I had been more active than you. We've been walking around a lot, but not for long spurts. It's something, so I can't complain.

Thanks dvccruiser76 for the suggestion! We did go to the Common yesterday. It's beautfiul. We even got to see a few brides.

Not sure what we'll do today. I am thinking Newbury Street, but am not positive. We need to check out of the hotel soon, so I better go. I will try to check in tonight-hopefully after a Wii workout.

Have a great day everyone!

CC

 

[nettii]

Hi All!
Pjll thank you for inspiring me this morning! I went for a long fast walk today after reading your post.Thanks!
Yesterday I went for a long bike ride with my youngest son. at this point Im just getting moving again trying to create new good habits. I think tuesday I will start Jillians 30 day shred. That dvd kicks my but, but I need a good but kicking!
Today will be harder to stay on track we are heading to a bbq at my sisters. I think I can do well with chicken k bobs and salad but im gona splurge on my key lime pie. I did good while making it yesterday and never tasted it! So yay me!
Hope every one has a great labor day!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Sorry for the delay with the QOTD -- apparently my modem stopped working in the night. After two hours of being on the phone with tech support it is working for now. So I will post the QOTD and try to get back later for replies. Sorry!

QOTD Sunday: If you were at DL (Disneyland) or WDW (Walt Disney World) right now what would you be doing?

If I was at Disneyland right now I would be riding Finding Nemo or Space Mountain or some other Tomorrowland attraction. If I was at WDW I would be at Animal Kingdom riding Expedition Everest or maybe Kilamanjaro Safaris.

Happy Labor Day!