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

[tggrrstarr]

I hate to be "debbie downer" but most stores won't let you buy a gift card WITH a gift card..... but you could use the gift card to buy groceries and then use the grocery cash at Disney! Here's some magic to help you win!!

Thanks for the wishes! You're right, most stores won't let you do that, but it can be done here, thank God! I did it last Christmas and it was fantastic. This shopping center has one of those holiday promos where if you buy a $250 gc you get a $50 one free. So I took all my Christmas money and traded it in then took the gift cards to the grocery store & used them for the store gift cards I needed. I ended up getting the bonus $50 & fuel perks too towards a free tank of gas. It really made my money go a lot further last year.

Good Evening,

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

I've been spending all of my extra money lately on more expensive items I need or putting it into savings. I would take Mickey's money and splurge on something I want, but never seem to spend my money on. That would be a massage at my spa. I'd probably turn it into a full spa day, come to think of it!

Monday's QOTD- I have a love/hate relationship with exercise. I hate the feeling I get during my exercise, I hate that I'm dying, ick I'm sweaty feeling. But I love how I feel just after I've completed my exercise. That feeling tends to last me for a few hours afterwards. That feeling is what gets me through the entire workout. As I am getting more used to the activity (I've really only been doing it now for about two months) it gets easier and that hate feeling diminishes a bit.

I ended up eating veggies and broth from the beef stew I made DS and DH yesterday. I added a lot of mushrooms and a cup of barley. I had planned on pasta with veggies but decided to eat leftovers instead.

So how many of you ate for dinner what you'd planned?

I did! But only because it was really the only thing left to eat without getting take out. Tomorrow is grocery day, not too much left to choose from. But I did have enough fruit & veggies left to get my five in.
My poor husband is dying for pizza, so I promised him we could get some tomorrow for dinner. Tuesday is my highest calorie burning day, so I can afford to splurge on a piece or two. I will just make sure to get salad too.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Beamer's not eating as much as I think he should, I need to read on that really quickly before I go to bed, to relieve my mind!

Have a good night, I'll catch up in the am!
Taryn

I know its not quite the same, but the first few months we had Boo (our kitten) we had a hard time getting her to eat. I had to make her play with the food, then she would eat a bit. She just seemed too interested in everything else around her to eat. She got over it after a few weeks, but I spent most of that time twice a day practically forcing her to eat.

 

[my3princes]

Today QOTD: There is NOTHING about exercise that I like. I don't enjoy it, I hate to force myself to do it and I am sore after. I hate it. That being said I'm active in general and am trying to add in planned exercise.

Tuesday QOTD: If I was given $100 I think I would buy myself a good pair of running shoes. I have several pairs of sneakers, but none that are actually running shoes.



I think the antibiotics are actually helping already. My nose started running about 3 hours ago. I think the infection may be a bit better, allowing the sinuses to drain. At least I'm hoping so.

 

[Cupcaker]

Im back. Such a busy weekend and Im glad its finally over. I actually had to take Monday off to finish cleaning from Sundays party. My BF loved his party. We had a great time. I managed to make a red velvet ice cream cake. The cake mold I had made an ice cream heart in the middle of the cake so that was really cute. I managed not to gain any weight, but havent gone down from friday's weigh in. Since the hecticness of the party, I havent planned out my food for the week. I also fell behind on homework. But even out of all this craziness, I am still exercising! even at 11pm when the last guest finally left. Ive caught up on the thread. Im glad a lot of you had good weekends. Wishing all those who are sick right now good health soon. Good night! Jeanette

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Hi Everyone!

Well, it's been awhile, but I'm back (almost) into the swing of weight loss. I'm giving myself four more days and then I'm officially weighing in and sending off my current weight to Shannon/LuvBaloo on Friday. I figure if I put that in writing right this minute, I won't go beyond that day with a "just-one-more-day" type of attitude. I am feeling a bit like Daris in the last Biggest Loser when he went home and started training for the marathon. I just finished the DL Half , but I basically quit watching what I ate around March. I gained back about ten of my original thirty that I lost. But, hey, I did finish the Half! I'm proud of myself for that! My body still feels pretty good, but the jeans I bought at the beginning of April are now only fitting if I don't breath when I pull them on. So, it's back to journaling and watching what I eat as of Friday. And now that I'm done with that long soliloquy...

I even met a WISHer from this very, very thread and got a picture with her after the finish. What do you think, Stephanie - Should I post it???

Corinna, it was so fun to meet you, even if only for a minute! I felt like I was meeting a celebrity! When I saw you, I knew you looked familiar, and when you said your name it suddently clicked! And, everyone, she really looks amazing! Yes, definitely post the picture. If the picture of me looks anything like the ones that the photographers for the race took, I'll hate it, but you know what? I finished a half and I keep telling myself that how I looked just really doesn't matter. I can't wait to do it again!

Everyone have a great week! Now that I've posted once, I'll try to keep up with the thread in between the loads of laundry I'm still trying to get done after five days at DLR.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Today QOTD: There is NOTHING about exercise that I like. I don't enjoy it, I hate to force myself to do it and I am sore after. I hate it. That being said I'm active in general and am trying to add in planned exercise.

Tuesday QOTD: If I was given $100 I think I would buy myself a good pair of running shoes. I have several pairs of sneakers, but none that are actually running shoes.



I think the antibiotics are actually helping already. My nose started running about 3 hours ago. I think the infection may be a bit better, allowing the sinuses to drain. At least I'm hoping so.

Glad you are starting to feel better. I think exercise is one of those things that the more you do the better you feel. There are a lot of days that I really don't want to do it, but I know I will feel better when I'm done. It helps with my stress and anxiety and I sleep better. And I think a lot of the soreness goes away in time. Not so much from strength training, but I love having muscles, so I don't mind being a little sore from that. Regular runs and elliptical don't really make me sore anymore--just sweaty. Hang in there.

Im back. Such a busy weekend and Im glad its finally over. I actually had to take Monday off to finish cleaning from Sundays party. My BF loved his party. We had a great time. I managed to make a red velvet ice cream cake. The cake mold I had made an ice cream heart in the middle of the cake so that was really cute. I managed not to gain any weight, but havent gone down from friday's weigh in. Since the hecticness of the party, I havent planned out my food for the week. I also fell behind on homework. But even out of all this craziness, I am still exercising! even at 11pm when the last guest finally left. Ive caught up on the thread. Im glad a lot of you had good weekends. Wishing all those who are sick right now good health soon. Good night! Jeanette

Great job on the exercising, and that cakes sounds really pretty--does that sound funny. Sometimes I just like to look at cake--not eat it--just look at it.

Hi Everyone!

Well, it's been awhile, but I'm back (almost) into the swing of weight loss. I'm giving myself four more days and then I'm officially weighing in and sending off my current weight to Shannon/LuvBaloo on Friday. I figure if I put that in writing right this minute, I won't go beyond that day with a "just-one-more-day" type of attitude. I am feeling a bit like Daris in the last Biggest Loser when he went home and started training for the marathon. I just finished the DL Half , but I basically quit watching what I ate around March. I gained back about ten of my original thirty that I lost. But, hey, I did finish the Half! I'm proud of myself for that! My body still feels pretty good, but the jeans I bought at the beginning of April are now only fitting if I don't breath when I pull them on. So, it's back to journaling and watching what I eat as of Friday. And now that I'm done with that long soliloquy...


Everyone have a great week! Now that I've posted once, I'll try to keep up with the thread in between the loads of laundry I'm still trying to get done after five days at DLR.

Congratulations! It sounds like you had a great time!!

Taryn--have a good day today.

Mike got up at 4:45 and he's on his way to the airport. I'm waiting for it to get a few minutes closer to daylight and then I'm going to the park to run. Hoping to get into work early and get home to take a nap before I go out with friends tonight. I ended up bringing work home last night so that Mike could help me with something, so I'm counting that time so that I can leave a little earlier today.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[tigger813]

Up and just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. Hope to do my 5K sometime this afternoon after the girls get home and before tonight's craziness begins. Will have my big meal at lunch today just like yesterday so I can have time to work it off. DD1 and I are about to head to the wellness center for our healthy breakfast. She's really excited to try out the water and protein shake. She didn't get up to workout as she was having a good dream at the time. Oh well, she has dancing again tonight.

Time to head out! I'll probably pop on again while I'm at work today.

 

[jennz]

wow! I just read thru what I've missed the last couple days. Busy place!!

Friday got F & V ok, Saturday, I was eating carrots at 11 p.m. to get it done. Yesterday, didn't happen. Today I'm almost there. It is SO TOUGH for me! I grew up in a family that ate meat & potatoes. I literally, truthfully, didn't know cereal existed til late Middle School. Breakfast was cookies, pie, cake, doughnuts....we ate eggs/pancakes for dinner some nights, but NEVER for breakfast. Fruit was non-existent except melon & apples in the summer. No wonder I have bad food habits!

I have whatever is going around. I'm beginning to think we're passing it over the internet. Woke up Friday morning with sore throat & swollen glands. Saturday night coughed all night long. Today just feel totally drained. If it doesn't start improving I'll try to get in to Dr. on Wed. I thought it was just allergies.....

Did 4.48 with Sashi this morning. Mostly hills & I could tell my breathing was off. I usually walk at 13 - 14 min miles avg & today was 15 - 16. Need to take the Yorkies tonight as they missed the last 2 nights & are telling me about it.

QOTD: Exercise (mainly walking because it's free, doesn't disturb anyone, and I can be outside pretty much every day here) keeps me sane, it's healthy, it burns calories & it's my time for me to think, pray & just clear my head. I only wish I felt comfortable walking in different areas & at night alone. But, as soon as DS21 & I can find a time we are both getting our CCW permits & then I won't be as afraid. Plus when DS21 finally moves out he plans to take Sashi with him & I will, one way or another, get a Black Russian Terrier, and if you've ever seen one, I don't think anyone would dare mess with me. Besides, who wants to deal with a 50 yr old crazy lady wearing a dorky hat! (or at least that is what my kids tell me!)

Off to find something for dinner besides banana in SF chocolate pudding (but I could taste that!)

Julie you had me laughing through your post! It does seem like something's being passed through the Dis isn't it? Are you feeling any better today? So what is this dorky hat you wear?

cc how did you sleep last night???

Rose my word girl! Ole! Okay now I understand why you felt like you did. Lots and lots of water retention. And nothing to feel bad about or shame yourself on what you ate. No one is judging you. It doesn't take away one bit of the huge accomplishments that you've made or the athlete that you are.

my3princes I'm not a big fan of exercise either. It's a necessary evil. Is there anything that you do like? I like walking, but not when it becomes a race. I like biking, but the same thing.

tggrrstar - I'm doing kind of the same thing w/the gift cards and I'm so excited! DD's cheer sells scrips cards and I can get a local grocery store with 5% going into her account, so I'm doing that and then getting the WDW gift card at the store for our trip. It sure beats the 2% Disney pays! Also if anyone has a Meijer...I'm stocking up on $25 WDW gift cards there - through the 18th if you buy one you get a $5 off your next Meijer shopping.

I ate what I planned for dinner last night... leftover soup. I made some reduced fat crescent rolls and ate 3 - didn't check the calories or fat til I put it in Bob (my bodybugg) and wow! 90 calories and 6 grams of fat each. Oh well they were good. Last time I'll do that though!

I got my walk in at the trails with the dogs yesterday, it was so nice, we only passed one group the entire time. Today is a rest day and the dogs are excited about that!! Our older dog (10 years) sleeps on our mini-trampoline while I'm working. We call it her orthopedic bed.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Boy, it's amazing how you look differently at that cookie, or chocolate or unhealthy snack once you start looking at the calories you burn on the treadmill. It's a lot easier to put something back when you equate it to an extra 20 min. on the treadmill.

It took the kids getting back to school and our house back into routine to get me back on track with my exercising - 3 times / week weights @ home and 3 times / week on treadmill. I just hope my back co-operates and I can keep it up. I've been getting in a ton of walking to - to work and back, church, grocery store, etc. Trying to keep my van parked as much as possible!

Need to start writing down everything I eat and see where I should cut back.

My answer for the QOTD (BTW, hope you're feeling better & got some sleep cclovesdis)- If I had $100 to spend right now on myself I'd buy some cool exercise clothes. For some reason I feel more motivated working out in something other than a baggy t-shirt and shorts.

 

[mikamah]

The point of sharing this, is to say to everyone, especially those just getting started, we all mess up. In the past, I would have thrown the towel in, called myself a failure and quit. This time I just beat myself up a little bit, and I'm moving on.

This is so true, and you have come a long way, Rose, and you will never go back. We all mess up, and even though I haven't been losing much the past 2 years, I will never give up again, and completely go back to where I started or beyond. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

So how many of you ate for dinner what you'd planned?

I did, but I sort of cheated and answered the question yesterday morning. It was the chicken I didn't cook on saturday or sunday as I had planned.

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

I would like to go splurge and buy some running clothes. I wear the same shorts, and 2 tank tops over and over again.

I love this question, CC. Hope you were able to get a good nights sleep.

Thanks for the wishes! You're right, most stores won't let you do that, but it can be done here, thank God! I did it last Christmas and it was fantastic. This shopping center has one of those holiday promos where if you buy a $250 gc you get a $50 one free. So I took all my Christmas money and traded it in then took the gift cards to the grocery store & used them for the store gift cards I needed. I ended up getting the bonus $50 & fuel perks too towards a free tank of gas. It really made my money go a lot further last year.

wow, that's great you can do that. I did some rewards program once, I can't even remember what it was where when you shopped on line you got points, and over about a year, I ended up getting about 100$ in gift cards that I used for the daycare providers christmas presents. I know there's a lot of stuff out there like that, but I've never done it again.

Today QOTD: There is NOTHING about exercise that I like. I don't enjoy it, I hate to force myself to do it and I am sore after. I hate it. That being said I'm active in general and am trying to add in planned exercise.

Tuesday QOTD: If I was given $100 I think I would buy myself a good pair of running shoes. I have several pairs of sneakers, but none that are actually running shoes.

I think the antibiotics are actually helping already. My nose started running about 3 hours ago. I think the infection may be a bit better, allowing the sinuses to drain. At least I'm hoping so.

Glad you are feeling better. I like your honesty with the exercise question. I have to bury those feelings and totally deny them or I wouldn't get any exercise in at all. I think exercise and activity in you daily life reap the same benefits.

Im back. Such a busy weekend and Im glad its finally over. I actually had to take Monday off to finish cleaning from Sundays party. My BF loved his party. We had a great time. I managed to make a red velvet ice cream cake. The cake mold I had made an ice cream heart in the middle of the cake so that was really cute. I managed not to gain any weight, but havent gone down from friday's weigh in. Since the hecticness of the party, I havent planned out my food for the week. I also fell behind on homework. But even out of all this craziness, I am still exercising! even at 11pm when the last guest finally left. Ive caught up on the thread. Im glad a lot of you had good weekends. Wishing all those who are sick right now good health soon. Good night! Jeanette

Sounds like a nice weekend, and maintaining through a party weekend is pretty good.

Hi Everyone!

Well, it's been awhile, but I'm back (almost) into the swing of weight loss. I'm giving myself four more days and then I'm officially weighing in and sending off my current weight to Shannon/LuvBaloo on Friday. I figure if I put that in writing right this minute, I won't go beyond that day with a "just-one-more-day" type of attitude. I am feeling a bit like Daris in the last Biggest Loser when he went home and started training for the marathon. I just finished the DL Half , but I basically quit watching what I ate around March. I gained back about ten of my original thirty that I lost. But, hey, I did finish the Half! I'm proud of myself for that! My body still feels pretty good, but the jeans I bought at the beginning of April are now only fitting if I don't breath when I pull them on. So, it's back to journaling and watching what I eat as of Friday. And now that I'm done with that long soliloquy...

Great to see you back, and a huge congratulations on completing a half marathon!!!!!

As for my Monday being better... I thought it would be too, but as soon as I did finally get to my desk this morning, I noticed that the juice from my thawed, frozen berries (will mix with plain yogurt for afternoon snack) had leaked out of their container and thru the seam of my lunch bag and onto my pants!

Hope today is better. Your berries make me think of a girl I work with every day she has a ziploc bag with her frozen berries in that she smushes and puts in her yogurt. I always say I'm going to do that too, but never pick up the berries.

cclovesdis and Taryn for the good thoughts and pixie dust for dd! I think I'm more nervous than she is. I thought about her my entire 2 1/2 miles I just walked! Sometimes I just want to lock her in the house so she never takes any risks and never gets hurt. Warped? Nah. All of you know what I mean. Now if I really did it...warped definitely!

warped, you jen, never. Hope dd does well for her tryouts. Nice job on the walking!!

I am done with week 1 of C25K and started week 2 yesterday. YAY! I think my neighbor is addicted. She wanted to run again last night (we didn't) and was ready to do W2D2 tonight, but now she has a meeting. Her idiot soon to be ex-husband can't understand why she's working out. It can't possibly be for herself. IDIOT! Sorry for the vent!

Waiting to hear about my husband's car. Engine light came on this weekend and now I'm just hoping it's not EXTREMELY expensive to fix. Keep your fingers crossed for me. This is making me want to go into an emotional eating meltdown. I'm restraining myself right now, but barely. Fingers crossed, legs crossed..... Need some good things to happen around here. Oh and the microwave is making a weird noise. Such is life I guess.

Congrats on week 2!! Hope the car is an easy fix for your pocketbook.

Thanks for all the happy anniversary wishes, we had a great dinner Saturday and are celebrating at home tonight. We had planned to watch a movie at home after our dinner, but a very good friend of ours had to put down her dog that day so went went over to her house for a visit after our dinner.

Happy belated Anniversary. Sorry about your friends dog, so sad. Try to get right back on track, and I'm sure most of that weight is fluid and salt and will be gone by friday.

Been an awesome day!!!!! I've done at least 8 miles today including the 5K I just did on the elliptical. Walked more than 2 miles with Redwalker and Luna. She is sooooo cute and I love getting puppy kisses!!!!! Redwalker is going to try and pop on sometime this week.

Nice to see the enerziger bunny is back on track.

Today I turned down an invitation to a company black-tie event for my boyfriend and I (we work for the same company), I turned it down because it's in two weeks time and the stress of buying a dress would have become too much. I don't want to deal with trying on expensive dresses and not finding anything, or going to the event in an ill-fitting dress and feeling completely miserable. Hopefully by the time the next event comes around I won't feel this way anymore. My boyfriend was really let down and we had a fight about this morning, I left the house for work (he starts a later shift) and haven't spoken to him all day (we work in different teams/offices). Well, what's done is done...

Hope you boyfriend comes around and understands and supports your decision. We need to do what is right for us sometimes.

Friday got F & V ok, Saturday, I was eating carrots at 11 p.m. to get it done. Yesterday, didn't happen. Today I'm almost there. It is SO TOUGH for me! I grew up in a family that ate meat & potatoes. I literally, truthfully, didn't know cereal existed til late Middle School. Breakfast was cookies, pie, cake, doughnuts....we ate eggs/pancakes for dinner some nights, but NEVER for breakfast. Fruit was non-existent except melon & apples in the summer. No wonder I have bad food habits!

Meat and potatoes were our big staple too, with a can of vegies too. I wonder if there weren't as many fresh fruits and vegies available like there are now. A bag of apples and occassionall bananas were what I remember for fruit. Oh, and a can of fruit cocktail.

QOTD (exercise)

I love the benefits. I walk every day - between 2 and 5 miles. I like the the fact that my teenager joins us most of the time. I like the feeling I get when I'm done - and the fact that I feel better after I walk.

I just like it.

I am feeling better sometimes. the throat is very dry from talking so there will be a lot of hot liquids tonight.

Glad you're starting to feel better.

But, at the risk of sounding really conceited, here goes.... when I run on my favorite TM at the Y I can see my reflection in the big window in front of me... especially when it is dark out. I LOVE seeing myself run.... I feel so powerful and strong and athletic! It really amazes me that this "former fatty" (if you will forgive the name) who never did anything more athletic than some cheerleading in high school, is actually RUNNING! And not just a short jog.... but a real RUN... for miles (okay... maybe just a few miles)!! I still can't believe what I am capable of! Looking at the reflection of myself makes me feel like I can just keep going!! It is a faint enough reflection where I can see the "power" but not the things that I don't like, like the jiggly thighs and sweaty face!! That's about it for now.
P

I love your reasoning and it is not conceited at all. You have worked had and deserve to enjoy you accomplishments. Hope you are feeling better and if not you get yourself to the doctor.

If you're talking about the Princess race , I can tell you what usually happens WISH-wise. There is usually a WISH meet the night before - last year it was at the Port Orleans food court. POP Century or Downtown Disney are also places WISHers have gathered before a big race. We try to choose somewhere that people can get to without park admission and where there will be room to gather comfortably.

Before the race, and this happened less with Princess than at the others I've been to, WISHers tend to gather either at the W Family reunion tent or inside the holding area after checked bags, near the front. Last year, there was not much Lime and people were covered up, so that made that a lot harder.

After the race, we also try to meet up at the W tent.

If you want to meet up with someone in particular, it is best to exchange cell numbers (via PM) before the weekend arrives, so you can coordinate more specifically.-C

Thanks for the info, Corinna.

Yep, it's a WDW on 2/27/2011. There is a family fun run 5K and a 13.1 mi half marathon -- that is the one that most of us are doing.

Can you believe you're doing a half marathon? I still can't believe it some days.

I am already down 1lb from friday but I am leaving for Disney first thing Saturday morning (with the DDP!) so I would love to be down another 2lbs....that way I will have a bit of breathing room!!!! I really wish you could trade your dessert for a salad on the DDP....no wonder North America is obese!
Have a great day everyone and drink your water!

Congrats on the pound gone. You do a lot of walking, and will definitely walk off some of those desserts, so enjoy your trip!!

As I am sitting here typing, my kitten keeps dive bombing the keyboard making it a little difficult. I think I might come back later once some of her energy is depleted! (Or on to chasing the dog or a bug or something!)

Aw, you kitty sounds so cute.

As for me, I had a very successful weekend and even my late-night Doritos splurge (DS17 + me + completely enthralled by Lord of the Rings + tired + open bag of Doritos = not good. LOL!) did not put me over my points.

Wow, late night, doritos, and you're still within your points. That would never be me.

QOTD: What is about exercise that you love and/or what benefits to gain from it?

I love that after I exercise I feel better emotionally, and more motivated to eat healthier and keep active. I also love that when I am exercising I can eat more. I know the running really helped me focus last winter when I was feeling really low, and helped me get through some emotional times. I like the feeling of accomplsihemnt after a run too, a feeling that if I just did that, I can do anything I set my mind to. Which is where half marathon comes in.

Taryn- hope Beamer is doing ok, and your week is going ok.

We have no school today, for a teacher workshop, so I had some time to catch up this morning. Now I need to make some breakfast and go to dunkins for coffee for my sister who is watching michael.

Have a happy tuesday.

 

[flipflopmom]

still didn't get to replies, just wanted to say good morning. Had a rough night/morning. Soph and Beamer both got second winds and couldn't go to sleep, I would get one calmed down, the other would start up! Felt like I had twins! It was close to midnight before we were all asleep. Couldn't get going this am. I was going to research re: Beamer's food before I dis'ed and found all sorts of sites telling me the Iams I feed him is crap, and I should be making his food
Then, DH had set his alarm for am instead of pm, and it went off at 6, woke AK up, she came down wired. Went to the kitchen to finish what I didn't do last night, and she had only hit snooze, woke both the girls up, I had to go up, turn it off, and lay down w/ Sophie so she would go back to sleep. Ran late all morning after that, forgot Sophie's backpack and had to go back home, never got my dis time, and had to take the time to post while my kids are working this am, or my day won't feel right!

I'll try to get on later, but I'm a bit scared of the Dis bug going around. Seriously, hope all that have caught it feel better soon!

Taryn

 

[jennz]

Thanks Kathy!

Thanks for all the well wishes and pixie dust for dd for her violin auditions. She thinks it went "okay." We'll find out what her teacher thinks tomorrow.

 

[Connie96]

Sorry about the driver's license photo. When I see you say "y'all" I picture a beautiful, southern belle so I can't believe it was too bad!

This cracked me up. I am definitely Southern, but have never considered myself much of a Belle.

So how many of you ate for dinner what you'd planned?

I ate what I planned (a chicken and pasta combo with mixed veggies), but had to alter my planned exercise because cooking took longer than I thought it would. So, instead of sprint intervals, I lifted weights after DD went to bed. I'll have to do my sprints tonight.

Connie= I meant to say 45 in a 25, not 25 in a 25.

I knew that wasn't what you meant, but I got the gist of it.

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

I've been in a money-spending mood lately, so I've got a whole list of stuff that I'd buy if somebody was handing out free money! For $100, I'd probably buy new running shoes. Or, maybe I'd put it toward my next 2 or 3 race registrations.

Had a good, on-plan day yesterday. Today... so far, so good. Y'all have a good one.

 

[keenercam]

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

Right now, my answer is that I'd put it toward a really cute pair of UGG boots, the ones with the button on the side. I think they are called "Bailey". I want a pair in baby blue, but absolutely cannot justify it, and I'm worried that maybe I am too old to wear something that cute. But, if I had $100 to do absolutely anything I wanted, that is what I'd do, especially since I've been lusting after a pair since last fall.

CC - I hope you slept well!

Rose - I give you so much credit for "coming clean". It is so reassuring to know that someone I hold in such high esteem for your discipline can splurge a bit, too, and get right back on track.

Stephanie -- Congratulations on your half marathon!!!! You should be so proud of yourself. And what a fun choice! If you are going to undertake such a huge goal, it is fun to achieve it at Disney, that's for sure!

I am definitely working to stay motivated and on track. I know I told you guys that I walked 2 miles on Saturday morning, right? Well, my ultimate goal is to finish the WDW 1/2 marathon in January which means I need to be able to sustain a 15 minute/mile pace (the requirement to beat the sweepers is 16 minute miles, so I have to train for 15 to have a bit of cushion for the crowds/potty breaks, etc.) Well, my 2 miles on Saturday were very, very slow. Just under 20 minute pace. Disappointing, to say the least, especially since when I got hurt in July 2009 I was running. Oh, well. I guess I should be glad to even be able to walk again and especially since I hadn't even walked a mile since last October.

I've been trying to be diligent about activity. I'd done 40 minutes on the elliptical Wednesday, had PT Thursday night including 10 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes strength stuff and 10 minutes of resistance with stim. Friday night was all the walking involved with DS's football game. Saturday was the 2 miles + almost 2 hours of walking at a festival, Sunday was 2 hours of walking at another festival. Yesterday was another 40 minutes (350 calories exactly) on the elliptical. Tonight is PT again.

I've also been absolutely PERFECT on my weight watchers plan for 8 days straight and have done all this exercise only to have the scale move UP .2. LOL! Just my stinkin' luck. Oh well, it's all about getting healthy and fit again. It's a process. I'll be patient.

Have a great, active, on-plan kind of day everyone!

 

[pjlla]

Going to relax with DH the rest of the night! DD1 is headed down to do the elliptical now. I'm going to take her to the wellness center in the morning for a healthy breakfast so we'll be getting up early again! Have a great night!

You should be so proud of these great healthy habits you are teaching your girls! It will equal a lifetime of health.... what a great gift!

Friday got F & V ok, Saturday, I was eating carrots at 11 p.m. to get it done. Yesterday, didn't happen. Today I'm almost there. It is SO TOUGH for me! I grew up in a family that ate meat & potatoes. I literally, truthfully, didn't know cereal existed til late Middle School. Breakfast was cookies, pie, cake, doughnuts....we ate eggs/pancakes for dinner some nights, but NEVER for breakfast. Fruit was non-existent except melon & apples in the summer. No wonder I have bad food habits!

I have whatever is going around. I'm beginning to think we're passing it over the internet. Woke up Friday morning with sore throat & swollen glands. Saturday night coughed all night long. Today just feel totally drained. If it doesn't start improving I'll try to get in to Dr. on Wed. I thought it was just allergies.....

I agree with your statement of "no wonder I have bad food habits!" We learn so many of our habits during childhood... and if they are bad habits, we spend the rest of our lives trying to change them! Nothing against our parents...they all did the best they could and they loved us! But it constantly reminds ME to try my HARDEST to teach my kids good, healthy habits!!

DS was fussing a bit this morning that he would rather have a PopTart (which there are currently none of in my house) than the hard boiled egg white and applesauce I was packing him for school snack. I understand the desire for the PopTart, but by insisting on the healthier snack, I am trying to teach him healthier habits FOR LIFE! He doesn't mind the eggs or applesauce, but of course, who WOULDN'T prefer a frosted PopTart??

I am so pleased you are making an effort to have a healthier life and it will definitely rub off on your family!

Sorry you caught what is going around. Feel better soon!

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

Honestly.... I'll have to think about this. I don't crave much. I'm not a "fashionista" so I am not thinking about clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry. Could I buy myself some more time??

Hi Jennifer! Good luck to DD. Hope it went well.

Ok, it was the salt talking. I am going to come clean and tell you all what I ate this weekend. I was too embarassed to do it earlier, but I'm feeling more in control today.
Thursday night at BB I had 1/2 a mini cheese pizza and $beer.

Friday for breakfast I did ok, but for lunch I had potato chips and a luna bar and a spoon of pb. For dinner I had a cheese quesadilla, and chips and queso and beer.

Saturday for breakfast (after running)--I'm not sure I ate. Saturday while watching the game I had a cheese quesadilla (does anyone see a pattern here), some nachos and queso, french fries and some beer. And I ate all of the fries and all of the quesadilla. (I'm also starting to sound like I have a drinking problem.) We had spaghetti marinara for dinner--so not too bad, and I skipped the parmesan.

Sunday morning I was up 4 pounds! Nothing like a little salt. I told you I fell under the bus! Thank goodness most of that is gone. I don't know what happened. I was just completely out of control. I wasn't dealing with the emotional aspects of maintaining at all. And finding out dh's relatives are coming really threw me for a loop. I thought just one was coming (the one we get along with).

The point of sharing this, is to say to everyone, especially those just getting started, we all mess up. In the past, I would have thrown the towel in, called myself a failure and quit. This time I just beat myself up a little bit, and I'm moving on.

Anyhow, I'm back on track. I ate one of my two planned snacks today, but forgot the other one because I was busy at work.

I need to help Mike get ready to go in the morning. I might try to check back in later. Have a good evening.

I am glad you seem to be feeling better. By coming clean with us, you were able to get it out of your mind and put it behind you. Most recently when I was feeling the way you were, I tried to talk to MYSELF the way I would talk to one of my friends on here. I wouldn't nearly be so harsh and unforgiving with one of you!! I kind of wrote myself a "letter" like I was writing it to a BL friend... I was firm and kind, but understanding. I was full of great advise for myself, just like I would hopefully be full of advise for someone here who was struggling. I felt better when I was done. And it sounds like you talked to yourself in a similar way! Glad you are back on track with us!

So how many of you ate for dinner what you'd planned?

We did! I'm a bit of an obsessive planner, so it drives me a bit nutty when we don't have the "planned" dinner. But it does happen occasionally, when the schedule for the day changes unexpectedly.

The chili was good. I totally forgot to buy the corn Vitamuffins, so I went without, but by the time I ate it was so late and I was so tired, I'm not sure I even cared. I steamed a full bowl of green beans and started with that, then I had my one portion of chili, an apple, and a bag of micro caramel apple popcorn and called it a day!

Too bone dead tired to multiquote!

Just got home from gymnastics, got the girls in the tub. Sophie and I went to the park and played and ran a little, I did "wall push ups" on the wall while she was climbing, and pushed her one arm at a time on the see saw. At least my arms got some exercise! With all of the pushing on the swings, supporting her climbing, etc, they are already sore!

Didn't have what I planned. AK reminded me it was "Customer Appreciation Day" at our Little Caesars, and I had told her we could have pizza for dinner. Ended up eating a couple of slices, and 3 pieces of crazy bread over the course of about 4 hours! Oh well, I am over my calories by about100.... RATS!

Connie= I meant to say 45 in a 25, not 25 in a 25.

Beamer's not eating as much as I think he should, I need to read on that really quickly before I go to bed, to relieve my mind!

Have a good night, I'll catch up in the am!
Taryn

Pizza and Crazy Bread and you only ended up 100 cal over? Not too shabby!!

Thanks for the wishes! You're right, most stores won't let you do that, but it can be done here, thank God! I did it last Christmas and it was fantastic. This shopping center has one of those holiday promos where if you buy a $250 gc you get a $50 one free. So I took all my Christmas money and traded it in then took the gift cards to the grocery store & used them for the store gift cards I needed. I ended up getting the bonus $50 & fuel perks too towards a free tank of gas. It really made my money go a lot further last year.

It sounds like you know how to ROCK a promo to get the most out of it!!

I think the antibiotics are actually helping already. My nose started running about 3 hours ago. I think the infection may be a bit better, allowing the sinuses to drain. At least I'm hoping so.

Glad you seem to be on the mend.

Im back. Such a busy weekend and Im glad its finally over. I actually had to take Monday off to finish cleaning from Sundays party. My BF loved his party. We had a great time. I managed to make a red velvet ice cream cake. The cake mold I had made an ice cream heart in the middle of the cake so that was really cute. I managed not to gain any weight, but havent gone down from friday's weigh in. Since the hecticness of the party, I havent planned out my food for the week. I also fell behind on homework. But even out of all this craziness, I am still exercising! even at 11pm when the last guest finally left. Ive caught up on the thread. Im glad a lot of you had good weekends. Wishing all those who are sick right now good health soon. Good night! Jeanette

Sounds like the party was really fun... and you maintained!! Nice job!

I love your reasoning and it is not conceited at all. You have worked had and deserve to enjoy you accomplishments. Hope you are feeling better and if not you get yourself to the doctor.

Well.... I seem to be a bit better today, so I am holding off on calling the doctor.

still didn't get to replies, just wanted to say good morning. Had a rough night/morning. Soph and Beamer both got second winds and couldn't go to sleep, I would get one calmed down, the other would start up! Felt like I had twins! It was close to midnight before we were all asleep. Couldn't get going this am. I was going to research re: Beamer's food before I dis'ed and found all sorts of sites telling me the Iams I feed him is crap, and I should be making his food
Then, DH had set his alarm for am instead of pm, and it went off at 6, woke AK up, she came down wired. Went to the kitchen to finish what I didn't do last night, and she had only hit snooze, woke both the girls up, I had to go up, turn it off, and lay down w/ Sophie so she would go back to sleep. Ran late all morning after that, forgot Sophie's backpack and had to go back home, never got my dis time, and had to take the time to post while my kids are working this am, or my day won't feel right!

I'll try to get on later, but I'm a bit scared of the Dis bug going around. Seriously, hope all that have caught it feel better soon!

Taryn

NUTTY morning!! Hope the DIS bug doesn't catch you!

Thanks Kathy!

Thanks for all the well wishes and pixie dust for dd for her violin auditions. She thinks it went "okay." We'll find out what her teacher thinks tomorrow.

Waiting to hear how it went!! Glad she is "okay" with her performance.

Well... after typing all of those responses, I have about one minute before I have to go get my class from Art! I'll talk quickly!

After a FULL WEEK without exercise, I was going to run last night. But just jogging through the grocery store to grab something I forgot was very painful on my teeth, due to the sinus issues. I decided I could at least walk, but honestly, things weren't going my way!

We had thunder/lightning/hail/pouring rain last night. It had mostly let up before my planned walk time. So I started out on my power walk. Teeth pain was bearable if I didn't pound too much. Started raining about 8 minutes into the walk, so I turned around and headed to the car. Sat in the car for a few minutes and the rain stopped, so I headed out again. I walked about a mile, but it was getting dark so I turned around. I decided to try a light jog back to the car. My teeth were definitely hurting with each step, but I decided I could "grin and bear it". So I did. It felt great to be moving again, even though I was sick. And when I got home my nose was running and running and running. And I seem to be a bit better..... so maybe the run got things moving out of my sinuses?? Hope so! Gotta go for now!......P

 

[pjlla]

I've also been absolutely PERFECT on my weight watchers plan for 8 days straight and have done all this exercise only to have the scale move UP .2. LOL! Just my stinkin' luck. Oh well, it's all about getting healthy and fit again. It's a process. I'll be patient.

Have a great, active, on-plan kind of day everyone!

Don't forget that it can show up in a "woosh" in a day or so! Don't give up hope yet! And also remember, female hormones play a part in when weight loss decides to show up! Glad you are up and walking again! Sounds like you are doing fine.... don't push it too much!.............P

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

I woke up when the alarm went off this morning! Thanks Jenn, momof2gr8kids, Kathy, and Cam for asking! I didn’t fall asleep right a way, but no big deal, because I’m pretty sure I only woke up once. Even if I woke up more than that, I was never awake for more than a few seconds. Definitely a good night in my book!

I got in a 50 minute workout on the Wii and am planning W1D4 (I’m doing each week for 4 days) of the C25K later this morning.

WISHing everyone a great day!

CC

Did 4.48 with Sashi this morning. Mostly hills & I could tell my breathing was off. I usually walk at 13 - 14 min miles avg & today was 15 - 16. Need to take the Yorkies tonight as they missed the last 2 nights & are telling me about it.

QOTD: Exercise (mainly walking because it's free, doesn't disturb anyone, and I can be outside pretty much every day here) keeps me sane, it's healthy, it burns calories & it's my time for me to think, pray & just clear my head. I only wish I felt comfortable walking in different areas & at night alone. But, as soon as DS21 & I can find a time we are both getting our CCW permits & then I won't be as afraid. Plus when DS21 finally moves out he plans to take Sashi with him & I will, one way or another, get a Black Russian Terrier, and if you've ever seen one, I don't think anyone would dare mess with me. Besides, who wants to deal with a 50 yr old crazy lady wearing a dorky hat! (or at least that is what my kids tell me!)

Off to find something for dinner besides banana in SF chocolate pudding (but I could taste that!)

That's a lot of exercise for someone who isn't feeling her best. WTG!

The bolded part had me .

Perhaps I'm confused. What is not okay about SF chocolate pudding and banana? In moderation of course...

The point of sharing this, is to say to everyone, especially those just getting started, we all mess up. In the past, I would have thrown the towel in, called myself a failure and quit. This time I just beat myself up a little bit, and I'm moving on.

Anyhow, I'm back on track.

and thanks for sharing! It is amazing how much salt contributes.

Thanks for reminding me of how much better I feel when I exercise! I went to the gym after work and did 40 minutes on the elliptical. I burned 350 calories.

I ended up eating veggies and broth from the beef stew I made DS and DH yesterday. I added a lot of mushrooms and a cup of barley. I had planned on pasta with veggies but decided to eat leftovers instead.

So how many of you ate for dinner what you'd planned?

If I didn't say it before, your dinner sounds delicious!

WTG on the exercise!

I ate the lasagna and a quite large salad. Almost forgot the broccoli, but remembered at the last minute. Of course, I didn't eat lunch yesterday

I mostly ate what I planned. I had the broccoli, veggie burger, but instead of bread I roasted some potato strips in a tiny bit of olive oil. Yum!

Also sounds delicious!

Sophie and I went to the park and played and ran a little, I did "wall push ups" on the wall while she was climbing, and pushed her one arm at a time on the see saw. At least my arms got some exercise! With all of the pushing on the swings, supporting her climbing, etc, they are already sore!

Sounds like a very healthy, fit way to use your time!

Hope Beamer is doing better!

I've been spending all of my extra money lately on more expensive items I need or putting it into savings. I would take Mickey's money and splurge on something I want, but never seem to spend my money on. That would be a massage at my spa. I'd probably turn it into a full spa day, come to think of it!

I was thinking about a massage too. They can be so relaxing! Great choice!

Tuesday QOTD: If I was given $100 I think I would buy myself a good pair of running shoes. I have several pairs of sneakers, but none that are actually running shoes.

Another great choice!

Glad to hear your a feeling at least a bit better!

But even out of all this craziness, I am still exercising! even at 11pm when the last guest finally left.

!

But, hey, I did finish the Half! I'm proud of myself for that!

Great mentality!

Congrats on the 1/2!

I'm waiting for it to get a few minutes closer to daylight and then I'm going to the park to run.

Hope you had a great run! Enjoy your evening with your friends!

Up and just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. Hope to do my 5K sometime this afternoon after the girls get home and before tonight's craziness begins. Will have my big meal at lunch today just like yesterday so I can have time to work it off. DD1 and I are about to head to the wellness center for our healthy breakfast.

Hope you have a great day!

 

[goldcupmom]

Julie you had me laughing through your post! It does seem like something's being passed through the Dis isn't it? Are you feeling any better today? So what is this dorky hat you wear?

Glad to make you smile, Jenn! The dorky hat is a hat I bought from QVC (in 3 colors no less!) that is like a baseball hat with a larger brim that keeps your face/neck ears shaded pretty much no matter what. I zip the crown off and wear it like a visor. Brand is Physician Endorsed - designed by a dermatologist - go figure! Too funny - my BodyBugg is 'Bob', too! But I thought maybe if I named it "dam* B*tch" maybe I would be a bit more likely to hear Jillian screaming in my ear....Truly, I don't think she is one, but she sure can put it out. I love them both!

Cam - DD & I actually tried those on last week at a shoe warehouse here. I loved the blue, but we are both allergic to wool, so I'm afraid we'd be covered
in itchy hives wearing them. And, you're never too old for cute! And you're not old!!!

Pjlla - I am there with you on the sinus pain. Saturday I ran Sashi the last half mile & thought my head was going to explode from the pain. Hope you're getting better.


Just finished 4.79 with Sashi. Walked to a redbox & picked up Prince of Persia & Letters to Juliet so DD & I can watch tomorrow when she is done with classes.

The 'crud' seems to be slightly better today, but I woke up at about 3:45 with the tight shoulder like I had about a month ago. Not sure why. Last time it was after running with Sashi on my left wrist & the 2 yorkies suspended by their harnesses to get away from 3 crazy pit bulls an oblivious moron had on one 'rope' while talking on his phone & they were pulling him after us. Tightened up so bad, I couldn't even roll over or lift anything. I got on the floor in the living room one night to try to stretch & couldn't get up! I had visions of DD coming in from work & laughing hysterically at me...but I couldn't move those muscles enough to push myself up & using my abs only still pulled on them. Finally able to slide on my stomach to a chair & get up in pain. Not that bad (so far)but still not good. Pumping the advil & tylenol which helped, along with time, last time.

Have managed to journal 4 days in a row, stay in points & log everything in my Bugg. F & V good 3/4, so I'm improving,.

QOTD - If Mickey gave me $100, I'd be headed for a good massage! I have to call DD's neuro-muscular massage therapist (headaches, out of whack 3/4 vertebrae) who is a miracle worker & see if he can help me next time she goes or if he can recommend someone. The guy is totally amazing...and CHEAP!! works with a craniofacial specialist.

Off to get something done & eat some breakfast. Hope everyone is having a good day!

 

[cclovesdis]

I got my walk in at the trails with the dogs yesterday, it was so nice, we only passed one group the entire time. Today is a rest day and the dogs are excited about that!! Our older dog (10 years) sleeps on our mini-trampoline while I'm working. We call it her orthopedic bed.

Sounds like a great day yesterday! WTG!

If I had $100 to spend right now on myself I'd buy some cool exercise clothes. For some reason I feel more motivated working out in something other than a baggy t-shirt and shorts.

ITA! Especially at the gym. Great choice!

I would like to go splurge and buy some running clothes. I wear the same shorts, and 2 tank tops over and over again.

I love that after I exercise I feel better emotionally, and more motivated to eat healthier and keep active. I also love that when I am exercising I can eat more. I know the running really helped me focus last winter when I was feeling really low, and helped me get through some emotional times. I like the feeling of accomplsihemnt after a run too, a feeling that if I just did that, I can do anything I set my mind to. Which is where half marathon comes in.

Running clothes are a great idea! I only have 1 outfit myself. Although, my mom thinks it is entirely normal to do 3-4 loads of laundry a day, so it always seems to be clean.

Thanks for sharing your story!

and had to take the time to post while my kids are working this am, or my day won't feel right!

Hope tonight is a better night!

Also, I have never seen a K teacher be able to leave her students for a second. You are one awesome, organized, classroom manager in my book. I would have loved for my students with IEPs to have you for a teacher!

Thanks Kathy!

Thanks for all the well wishes and pixie dust for dd for her violin auditions. She thinks it went "okay." We'll find out what her teacher thinks tomorrow.

I ate what I planned (a chicken and pasta combo with mixed veggies), but had to alter my planned exercise because cooking took longer than I thought it would. So, instead of sprint intervals, I lifted weights after DD went to bed. I'll have to do my sprints tonight.

I've been in a money-spending mood lately, so I've got a whole list of stuff that I'd buy if somebody was handing out free money! For $100, I'd probably buy new running shoes. Or, maybe I'd put it toward my next 2 or 3 race registrations.

I know what you mean about cooking taking so long. And, that’s without cleaning everything up after making and eating.

Hope you have a great day and are able to get in your sprint intervals. Weight training was a great alternative!

Another vote for running shoes!

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

Right now, my answer is that I'd put it toward a really cute pair of UGG boots, the ones with the button on the side. I think they are called "Bailey". I want a pair in baby blue, but absolutely cannot justify it, and I'm worried that maybe I am too old to wear something that cute. But, if I had $100 to do absolutely anything I wanted, that is what I'd do, especially since I've been lusting after a pair since last fall.

Why not? They sound adorable! I know have an idea for what to ask for for Christmas.

Honestly.... I'll have to think about this. I don't crave much. I'm not a "fashionista" so I am not thinking about clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry. Could I buy myself some more time??

I am glad you seem to be feeling better. By coming clean with us, you were able to get it out of your mind and put it behind you. Most recently when I was feeling the way you were, I tried to talk to MYSELF the way I would talk to one of my friends on here. I wouldn't nearly be so harsh and unforgiving with one of you!! I kind of wrote myself a "letter" like I was writing it to a BL friend... I was firm and kind, but understanding. I was full of great advise for myself, just like I would hopefully be full of advise for someone here who was struggling. I felt better when I was done. And it sounds like you talked to yourself in a similar way! Glad you are back on track with us!

After a FULL WEEK without exercise, I was going to run last night. But just jogging through the grocery store to grab something I forgot was very painful on my teeth, due to the sinus issues. I decided I could at least walk, but honestly, things weren't going my way!

We had thunder/lightning/hail/pouring rain last night. It had mostly let up before my planned walk time. So I started out on my power walk. Teeth pain was bearable if I didn't pound too much. Started raining about 8 minutes into the walk, so I turned around and headed to the car. Sat in the car for a few minutes and the rain stopped, so I headed out again. I walked about a mile, but it was getting dark so I turned around. I decided to try a light jog back to the car. My teeth were definitely hurting with each step, but I decided I could "grin and bear it". So I did. It felt great to be moving again, even though I was sick. And when I got home my nose was running and running and running. And I seem to be a bit better..... so maybe the run got things moving out of my sinuses?? Hope so! Gotta go for now!......P

I’m not sure how much time costs, but I love the idea!

I also love what your said to Rose! Writing a letter is a great idea!

WTG on pushing through everything last night and walking/running!

 

[keenercam]

Don't forget that it can show up in a "woosh" in a day or so! Don't give up hope yet! And also remember, female hormones play a part in when weight loss decides to show up! Glad you are up and walking again! Sounds like you are doing fine.... don't push it too much!.............P

Thank you so much, Pamela! I am definitely looking for a "woosh", hopefully before my WW weigh in on Thursday morning. LOL! I am sorry you are having sinus issues. My allergies are killing me and yes, even my teeth hurt from my sinusitis. I am taking Rx Allegra-D 24 hour and still am having issues. I'd hate to see what it would be like if I weren't taking the allergy meds. Sending you unpainful sinus pixie dust. And a hug.