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

[tigger813]

I don’t know how your day could get any busier!

Good luck at the Dr’s and with the playdate!

Oh, and didn’t school just start? Your children have a ½ day, I think, and Kathy’s son had yesterday off.

I know it's ridiculous. They have about 16 throughout the year. It's for teacher training. Why to have one the second week of school is beyond me. DD1 is poking her way through her hw. I have to leave in an hour for DD2s dance class. Her playdate is still going on. Better than I thought though they did leave the yard without telling me. Need to check on them again.

Need to take some ibuprofen. I had the flu shot and tetanus shot and I have a bit of a headache. I'm behind on my water for the day as well. I wish I could get in another workout today but that's not in the cards!!!

Oh well, I'll probably do more tomorrow if my arms not too sore! Loving the DisRadio music this afternoon.

 

[mikamah]

I just had an inspiration to swallow rather than blow - fill up my stomach with some non-caloric stuff. Gross right? It's one of those days.

Rose thanks for saying I always know the right thing to say.

Jennz, Rose is so right, you do always know the right thing to say, as the above quote states. You crack me up, girl. So glad you've got more time for this challenge.

After hearing about your fun mother/son trip this spring and thanks to mikamah's surprise trip with her DS, my DS wanted a surprise trip. We are going to Disneyland for 3 nights on Columbus Day week-end -- thank you DVC. We will be at the DL Hotel. It's hard to plan when you can't ask "what do you want to do?" I have a couple of ADRs, including one for World of Color, and tickets for Fantasmic dessert party. It will be so fun to see the decorations, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. I will just let him be in charge of what he wants to do and follow him around.
He thinks that we are going in April before our cruise! (We are actually having to cancel the cruise but he doesn't know that yet -- that is another story.

You are going to need to rest up before your trip, if Robert is anything like michael. This was the first trip we took that he was telling me it was time to go to Magic Kingdom in the mornings. So sorry about the cruise. That's a bummer. Was it a school scheduling thing? Hope you can re-plan one for the near future.

The trip to my grandparents' was well worth it-on many levels. I slept very well for sleeping on a 50-year-old firm mattress night. Of course, I was up pretty late rambling with my cousins who happened to also be at my grandparents' house to celebrate as well. We had a great time and my grandparents were shocked to see us. When I walked in (goodness knows you don't ring the doorbell at your grandparents' house ), I said "Hi Grandma." She just looked at me. My next statement was, "Don't have a heart attack." She was speechless for 2+ minutes and it wasn't even her birthday.

Cute story, CC. Sounds like a nice visit to grandmas house. I remember visits to my grandmothers house when we were kids were always so fun.

Great start to your day! I had to say...isn't it a good feeling when you know you've eaten bad but are still within where you need to be? That's a big reason I love tracking! Without tracking I'd be sure there was no reason to stop eating but by journaling it I can see that even though I'm at the top of my range I'm still where I need to be.

It's so true. I know if I track, even if I go over, I'm going to be better off than if I don't. We had an inservice for lunch today, and I had a 12 point panera sandwich, skipped the chips and yummy cookies though, and am planning to stay in my points today.

My3princes- I remember the hills of vermont are not very bike friendly. I did a vermont bike tour up by lake champlaine, years ago that was rated "easy- gently rolling hills" and can vividly remember climbing this neverending "gentle" hill and when I got to the top where it turned, it went up even further, and just a few expletives came out of my mouth. So good for you for biking yesterday!!

Rose- Glad you knee is feeling better today and you're taking it easy. When is the wine and dine half marathon? Gotta make sure you are ready for that.

Wish I had more time. Michael just got home and my sister just arrived. We're watching her 2 kids while she does a cpr course, and then she's taking michael so I can go to his schools open house night. It is funny to have had yesterday off after only 4 days of school, but it was our preliminary election day so the middle school was in use for voting, so I think that's why it was closed. They seem to schedule teacher conferences for voting day here. It's nice to get slowly used to school, I guess. Michael is actually looking forward to some real homework.

Be back later to catch up and answer qotds. Though I did remember another reason I like to exercise is so I can eat more.

 

[disneymom2one]

QOTD: I love everything about fall semester (sorry I think in semesters). I love the weather. I love the fact that the crowds go away. I live about ten minutes from Destin and love being there this time of year. It feels like "home". I love the fact we take our big vacation of the year over winter break so we spend fall planning. The trip is usually to WDW but we're trying to branch out.

 

[pjlla]

Pamela - I LOVE your system of meal planning!! WOW you are so disciplined! I did something like that when DH and I went away to Jamaica earlier this year, for the "kids". But I didn't assign the meals to particular nights. I made post-its with meal ideas and the ingredients needed for each dinner. All the post-its went on the side of the kitchen cabinet and I made sure all the ingredients were there. DS16.5 and DD21.5 LOVED having the ideas and all the ingredients to make the meals. They discarded the post-its after making that meal. There was a separate comprehensive list of ideas for breakfasts and lunches.

Thanks... it isn't so much about the discipline, but I HATE cooking and meal planning and I always procrastinated about it. Then it would be 5pm and there would be nothing to eat!! And I would be scrambling at the last minute to come up with something. Plus, where we live, there is no option of food delivery or a "quick" trip for fast food, so you eat at home or go hungry!!

I'm baaaaaccccckkkkkk!!!!

Oh and pjlla I got my Bernard and Bianca while I was FL!! You rock girlfriend!!!! They are in my display cabinet in my scrap room so I get to look at them all the time! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

Glad to have you back.... and you're welcome!

Down 18 pounds since last August!!!! Would've been 28 if I hadn't gone crazy this summer! And the scale at the dr said the same thing mine said! But the dr was very proud of me! If that's not motivation then what is!!!!!

WOOHOO! Nice job on the 18 pounds!!!

I need to check out Glee.... I think I'd like it. The only things that got me through high school were music/choir, cheerleading, and the boyfriend!! I hated most classes and barely scraped by... and I'm sure I would have found EVERY excuse in the book to miss school if it weren't for the three things I mentioned!

:pjlla, hope that you are feeling better soon! I have to say that I am always so impressed with your planning and attention to detail!

Thanks for the well wishes!

Hi Everyone!

My mini-goal for the week was to stay on top of my C25K plan. So far, so good. I had a great run/walk yesterday and today, I pushed myself to do a full 20 minutes on the elliptical. Tomorrow, I start Week 2 of C25K, on the treadmill that is. Going to the gym earlier made a huge difference. I came home feeling great!

Fresh apples have just the perfect crunch, IMO.

You’ve heard the joke about the 4 seasons of New England, right?

Dinner last night does sound delicious. I’m not sure my parents know what a crockpot is. Perhaps I should open them up to the endless possibilites…

Glad you are finding the time to keep up with the C25K and that you found a way to fit in the gym!

Four seasons??? You mean winter, mud season, summer, and winter again??

Honestly, I LOVE my crockpot... but I could use a few new recipes for it. Hard to find light healthy recipes for the crockpot, as so many of them include big hunks of fatty meat and/or cream of ___________ soup. But I manage. I actually own 4 crockpots!! I have been known to have 2 or 3 going at once!

P--hope the doctor visit went well.

It went as well as could be expected. I pick up my Z-pack (antibiotics) this evening and should be feeling much better by tomorrow at this time.

Conversation went something like this (after exam)...(PUTTING ON A THICK ACCENT) Dr. says......"Ms. Anderson, I believe you have a sinus infection and will need some antibiotics." My reply..... (SAID WITH SARCASM).... "No SH__ Sherlock!!"

Okay.... so that wasn't my actual reply!! But I was thinking it!! WHY COULDN'T THEY JUST BELIEVE ME AND CALL THE Rx IN??!! I have to drive almost an hour to get to the stupid office so they can tap my face, cause me pain and then tell me what I already knew!! Oh well.... at least I will be better soon!!

Your meal/menu planning doesn’t look complicated, but we pretty much do the same thing, although only for a week or so at a time. We do try to keep lots of food in the house, too, so that helps. We can almost always make a salad and there is always at least 1 bag of frozen veggies and pounds of various meats in our freezer.

Now, your sample menu is much more creative than mine. I may have to “borrow” some ideas.

Wow... really?? You thought that was creative? It seemed pretty boring to me. The only thing that was unusual was the shrimp. I only serve it a few times a year. Borrow away.... and I can share more if you are interested.

Pam - sloth you are NOT!! Even while you're sick you're planning menus and organizing. Me, I'm laying around reading. I hope your back to your energetic self soon.

Maybe you are sicker than me?? Sure, I would love to have a good lie down today, but doesn't appear that there will be time. Plus, I don't feel terrible...just the sinus pain. Hope you are better soon too!!


Okay.... as I mentioned above, I have seen the doctor and gotten a prescription for Z-pack, so I will be better soon. He had me bend over at the waist to see how the pain was... DUH!! I just about jumped off the chair from the pain. I think that convinced him .

Figured while I was in Concord I would run around a bit.... quick trip into Joanne's Fabrics for some scrapping stuff, a walk through Goodwill (nothing good today), and a stop at Bed, Bath, and Beyond to look for new bedding for DS (he has caught my redecorating bug and wants to redecorate his bedroom! So long to Buzz Lightyear I guess!).

Even though it was well past lunch time, I decided to hold off and eat when I got home. It was a good choice. I had a much healthier (and cheaper) lunch than I would have trying to grab something at a drive-thru. I had some leftover chili from Monday night with a few extra beans and some sauteed green peppers (extras from breakfast today) and a few big tbls of picante tossed on top. It was delicious and just 3 points!! I topped it off with an apple and I am full.

I'm home again tomorrow because I need to coach robotics at 2pm, so I will catch up on the laundry and such tomorrow. Today is kind of a lost cause. Plus I need to get started on the 100 shower invitations that my darling SIL wrangled me into making for her.

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

 

[tigger813]

Kathy- Ash couldn't wait to have homework. Today of course it took 3 hours and only should've taken about an hour. Hard time focusing today for some reason. She just hopped on the elliptical to try and do a mile. Izzie just finished her playdate and is having a snack before getting ready for dancing.

I'm going to be doing a WLC at the wellness starting next week. I can alternate between going on a Wednesday or Thursday night due to my schedule. They'll sign me up for one group for the weight loss part.

So excited that we're going to have a nice weekend. I'm selling Usborne books at a local fall festival on Saturday and Sunday so I probably won't get much in terms of workouts in but definitely going to try and just drink a lot of water. I'll try and bring some protein and snack bars to eat. We're planning on having pizza Friday night for supper. We usually watch Project Runway during supper and then we'll have to play some games since I won't see much of them this weekend. We try and do family stuff on Friday nights. Next week I will get the new Tinkerbell for us to watch together. We love those movies!!! We're missing one of the movies right now. The newest Barbie movie also came out but I'll save that for Izzie's b'day.

Have a great night. Need to get everybody ready for the night.

 

[goldcupmom]

I can't believe the scale is creeping up instead of down. Trying not to be disappointed. And I'll just keep plugging along.

I'm right there with you , Cam, and it's downright, depressingly, disgusting. A scale bashing may be in order and very therapeutic!

I ate like crap yesterday, though I did track every thing I ate, including 2 donuts and am still within my overall points. I went into activity points, which I wasn't planning.

Wow! That could have been my post! Maybe it's a phenom we're sharing over the internet like this crud going around! But I did resist stopping at Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme as I drove by last night.

Down 18 pounds since last August!!!!

That is an AWESOME loss! Your hard work has paid off!

6. My car's name is Max. He is a convertible. I got him October 12 last year. Autumn is perfect convertible weather. Max and I are really enjoying the brisk mornings and cool, breezy evenings.
Yep. LOOOOOOVE autumn!

Last night I put the top down, too, to enjoy the stars & the breeze when I had to take DS21 to UNM & then pick the DBF up at work. It was gorgeous. One thing about NM, it's such an empty place that you can really see the stars...even in the city!

I'm having a pity party day. Not nearly enough sleep - about 8 hrs in 2 nights, feeling fat, & jealous that DH finally decided he should lose weight (he had a heart attack 4 yrs ago at age 48 & needs to - and, of course, drops 20 lbs in nothing flat. And goes to the gym at his DSis apt. to work out - only 1 guest allowed. Then DD & DS21 are going to the gym daily on campus, and I'm stuck not even having time to walk the dogs today 'cuz I'm constantly running & doing for everyone else to the point of exhaustion. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! And DS21 constantly refers to me as an 'oompa loompa' which isn't exactly an image too many people want, and DD comments that I would have to lose like 80 lbs for anyone to even tell. Sigh.....but so far I've stayed away from stress eating. Success in small doses.

I'm hoping it cools off enough tonight so I can do my long walk after the sun starts going down. It's only 85 here right now, but at 6000', that's HOT!

Have a good evening all, in case I don't get back!

 

[cherry-pops]

QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

There isn't really that much to look forward to, other than the countdown to Christmas! haha. It gets so cold, wet and windy here. But I do lots more shopping, which I love. Can't wait to get a new pair of boots and a coat - I like stuff!

Congratulations carmiedog !!! :

Amazing! Congratulations!

 

[donac]

Good afternoon everyone. I only have a few minutes. Have to make dinner because dh has a 6pm meeting. then we have to go back up to where my school is and go to a fund raiser. A local ice cream/italian ice place is having the principals from the two high schools scoop ice cream. The one that scoops the most will get extra money for their senior class. I skipped my snack this afternoon and usually only get a small so I should be okay for the day.

jennz I hope that you are feeling better soon. I am feeling better, not 100% but better. BUT dh came home and said his throat is sore.

pjilla I am the queen of the crockpot I think at last count I own 6. From 1 1/2 quart to 6 quart. I have a light crockpot cookbook. I will start looking through there and maybe post some for people to use. Ds2 now owns 2. I gave him a small one for Christmas last year. This summer he called me and asked if $20 was a good price for a 6 qt. I told him yes and he and two other friends each bought one. He plans on making pulled pork.

Congrats to all the top 10 especially carmiedog

Congrats tigger on 18 pounds.

Have a great evening

 

[lovedvc]

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

 

[pjlla]

I'm having a pity party day. Not nearly enough sleep - about 8 hrs in 2 nights, feeling fat, & jealous that DH finally decided he should lose weight (he had a heart attack 4 yrs ago at age 48 & needs to - and, of course, drops 20 lbs in nothing flat. And goes to the gym at his DSis apt. to work out - only 1 guest allowed. Then DD & DS21 are going to the gym daily on campus, and I'm stuck not even having time to walk the dogs today 'cuz I'm constantly running & doing for everyone else to the point of exhaustion. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! And DS21 constantly refers to me as an 'oompa loompa' which isn't exactly an image too many people want, and DD comments that I would have to lose like 80 lbs for anyone to even tell. Sigh.....but so far I've stayed away from stress eating. Success in small doses.

I think perhaps, as the Mom, it is time to have a talk with these kids. Let them know that even though it is said tongue-in-cheek, it still hurts your feelings. You are making an effort to improve your life and your health and your weight and they need to either support that or ZIP IT! If you were trying to stop drinking or smoking, would they say things like "You'll probably always be an alcoholic!" or "Why stop now... you'll probably get lung cancer any how!" ??? I hope not! They're your kids... and you love them and I'm sure that they love you too... but they are forgetting that you are also a human being with feeling and they are being hurtful.

pjilla I am the queen of the crockpot I think at last count I own 6. From 1 1/2 quart to 6 quart. I have a light crockpot cookbook. I will start looking through there and maybe post some for people to use. Ds2 now owns 2. I gave him a small one for Christmas last year. This summer he called me and asked if $20 was a good price for a 6 qt. I told him yes and he and two other friends each bought one. He plans on making pulled pork.

Okay... you win!! I own 4, but one is still in the box in the basement. Brand new in the box from a yardsale this spring... $5.... couldn't pass it up!! I'd love some new recipes!!

Can't WAIT for SURVIVOR tonight!!!!!! My favorite show ever! We used to have take-out chinese food the for the season premiere... but not anymore. I'll try to save some points and enjoy some micropopcorn and a cup of tea... or a chocolate vitamuffin while I watch tonight!

I'm off.......................P

 

[pjlla]

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

Consider it a lesson learned and remember not to have it at home anymore. Or try to find an alternative kind that the kids like and you don't? Sometimes I will buy ice cream sandwiches or something like that for the family.... it is still a treat for them, but doesn't really tempt me at all. Plus it is built in portion control for the rest of them!! (Unless they eat more than one, of course... )

BTW, what kind is it?? How did you manage to have two cups last night and another 1/2 c today and still have 24 flex points to use? Are you using regular daily points for the ice cream? Just curious? ...........P

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi Y'all

I make menus for the next week every Saturday- I've found it to be really helpful. I do the shopping list at the same time while I have my recipes out. It only takes about 15 minutes a week and then I know I have everything. Although I keep a couple quick fix options ready to go just in case...

QOTD: fall doesn't really happen here, so I'll go along with the pp who said it's closer to Christmas

I can't believe it! I got on the scale this am and I'm finally under 250(249.4) (which, I know to a lot of gals still seems big, but I started at 297, and taking that lower weight off the drs scale feels pretty awesome right now)

 

[goldcupmom]

I think perhaps, as the Mom, it is time to have a talk with these kids. Let them know that even though it is said tongue-in-cheek, it still hurts your feelings. You are making an effort to improve your life and your health and your weight and they need to either support that or ZIP IT! If you were trying to stop drinking or smoking, would they say things like "You'll probably always be an alcoholic!" or "Why stop now... you'll probably get lung cancer any how!" ??? I hope not! They're your kids... and you love them and I'm sure that they love you too... but they are forgetting that you are also a human being with feeling and they are being hurtful.

Lord knows I try! DH doesn't help. Basically says nothing to anyone, even me. When I try to encourage him or compliment him on his loss (and it shows) I am told to stop and it's none of my business. Tough group here. I THINK DS21 might be starting to get it after I started crying in front of his friends when he jokingly said it last week. Maybe.....

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Just a bit of time for a few response. I will check back later as well.

Have a great evening!

CC

Did I miss it?Glad you slept, great job on the exercise, coach! AS for the kids, they've finally learned not talk if there is work (paper) in front of them, adn they'll get to group wrok, centers, etc. faster!

QOTD re: Mickey - Not sure, clothes?shoes? purse? massage? spa? gift at HHI this winter? someone to cean my house? I want it all!!!

Thanks! The exercise has been so helpful. I am really thinking about telling my doctor that I want to only take 1 med, and possibly only every other day...I will of course, let her make the final judgment.

You crack me up!

Today's QOTD:
I love fall. As you probably could tell already, I love Halloween. I love the weather, the leaves and the spookiness of the holiday. My anniversary is also in October, hitting five years this year.

Fall can be such a great time of the year.

Happy Anniversary, a bit early!

Is the elliptical getting easier? Enjoy the start of week 2 tomorrow!

You know, it is getting much easier. I was able to use the hand holders (?) for a lot of the time as well. Thanks for asking!

I went for my walk and I have to say the good thing about this rotten cold is I burn more calories! I kept telling myself while I was trudging through the trails. I did get done and home before it hit 80 so that was good.

Colds having a positive..would never have guessed.

for battling through being under the weather and hiking!

Enjoy your book!

Forgot to answer the QOTD:

1. Fall is my favorite time of year. I always loved school and I loved going back to campus, too, so fall, for me, has always felt like a time of new beginnings and huge potential for success.

2. Most of the houses in our neighborhood have fireplaces. Many nights in the fall, I can smell the fireplaces as I drive through our neighborhood. It always feels like a "homecoming" to me.

3. I LOVE marching band/HS football season. DS17 is in the marching band and is captain of his drumline this year. He taught himself how to play the snare drum this summer and auditioned for a spot on his very competitive drumline and won the spot and then a week later was named line captain. So it is a time for us to be out there supporting him, enjoying the music and the comaraderie among this group of very talented young performers.

4. For the past several years, autumn meant training for the Disney half marathon or marathon. Last year I wasn't able to do that. I am looking forward to getting back into a routine of training outside this fall.

5. For many years, we spent Thanksgiving at Disney's Hilton Head Island DVC resort and we absolutely fell in love with the place. We havent' been able to go the past three Thanksgivings because of Andrew's marching band commitments, but we are going this year. So, this autumn seems even more exciting to us, especially since we'll get to see some old friends there.

6. My car's name is Max. He is a convertible. I got him October 12 last year. Autumn is perfect convertible weather. Max and I are really enjoying the brisk mornings and cool, breezy evenings.

Yep. LOOOOOOVE autumn!

Congrats to DS!

Enjoy your time at HHI!

Wednesday QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!
-Schedules!
-Cooler weather – not sweating to death going from the car to the office, more comfortable runs, and easier to sleep!
-Not feeling weird (‘cause everyone else is wearing shorts) or uncomfortably hot in jeans – I honestly could live in jeans 24/7 unless it’s 150* out which is what this summer felt like everyday (where's the melting smilie )
-Not having to shave my legs everyday (sorry TMI – but I really hate that particular beauty ritual because my dad is part bear and of course I had to inherit his excess body hair gene so it saves me at least a half hour and numerous band aids when I don’t have to do it!)
-Apples/apple cider/apple butter
-Pretty fall colors
-Pumpkins and pumpkin picking and hay rides
-Halloween (which I love, but DS hates – I’ve been dying to do a haunted house for years now and DS always squashes it . I’m thinking about going to Markoff’s Haunted Forest without him this year to get a good scare and get it out of my system – anyone close want to go with me?)
-crunchy leaves (until I have to sweep them off the driveway and out of the garage )

Need to take some ibuprofen. I had the flu shot and tetanus shot and I have a bit of a headache. I'm behind on my water for the day as well. I wish I could get in another workout today but that's not in the cards!!!

Hope the headache goes away.

Cute story, CC. Sounds like a nice visit to grandmas house. I remember visits to my grandmothers house when we were kids were always so fun.

Thanks Kathy!

Thanks Bree!

I love the fact we take our big vacation of the year over winter break so we spend fall planning. The trip is usually to WDW but we're trying to branch out.

Would you like some unsolicited suggestions? My parents think that my sister and I need to see the US. We've been all over the place. San Fran and Napa Valley was one summer. Another summer was Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and lots more. Another summer we flew into Rapid City, SD and saw Mt. Rushmore, than drove through Wyoming and saw Yellowstone, then flew home out of Bozeman, MT. We've been to the Painted Dessert, the Petrified Forest, White Sands, the Hooever Damn, and more.

My parents think that there are so many places to visit other than WDW, but my sister and I, well, we have our own thoughts.

Glad you are finding the time to keep up with the C25K and that you found a way to fit in the gym!

Thanks!

Four seasons??? You mean winter, mud season, summer, and winter again??

Yeah, pretty much. Around here the joke goes winter, still winter, winter again, and construction.

Honestly, I LOVE my crockpot... but I could use a few new recipes for it. Hard to find light healthy recipes for the crockpot, as so many of them include big hunks of fatty meat and/or cream of ___________ soup. But I manage. I actually own 4 crockpots!! I have been known to have 2 or 3 going at once!

I am going to find a crockpot. There must be one in our house somewhere.

Conversation went something like this (after exam)...(PUTTING ON A THICK ACCENT) Dr. says......"Ms. Anderson, I believe you have a sinus infection and will need some antibiotics." My reply..... (SAID WITH SARCASM).... "No SH__ Sherlock!!"



Yay for the Z-pack!

Wow... really?? You thought that was creative? It seemed pretty boring to me. The only thing that was unusual was the shrimp. I only serve it a few times a year. Borrow away.... and I can share more if you are interested.

Thanks!

Even though it was well past lunch time, I decided to hold off and eat when I got home. It was a good choice. I had a much healthier (and cheaper) lunch than I would have trying to grab something at a drive-thru. I had some leftover chili from Monday night with a few extra beans and some sauteed green peppers (extras from breakfast today) and a few big tbls of picante tossed on top. It was delicious and just 3 points!! I topped it off with an apple and I am full.

Great choice at lunch!

I'm going to be doing a WLC at the wellness starting next week. I can alternate between going on a Wednesday or Thursday night due to my schedule. They'll sign me up for one group for the weight loss part.

I'm having a pity party day. Not nearly enough sleep - about 8 hrs in 2 nights, feeling fat, & jealous that DH finally decided he should lose weight (he had a heart attack 4 yrs ago at age 48 & needs to - and, of course, drops 20 lbs in nothing flat. And goes to the gym at his DSis apt. to work out - only 1 guest allowed. Then DD & DS21 are going to the gym daily on campus, and I'm stuck not even having time to walk the dogs today 'cuz I'm constantly running & doing for everyone else to the point of exhaustion. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! And DS21 constantly refers to me as an 'oompa loompa' which isn't exactly an image too many people want, and DD comments that I would have to lose like 80 lbs for anyone to even tell. Sigh.....but so far I've stayed away from stress eating. Success in small doses.

Very successful in my book!

 

[lovedvc]

Consider it a lesson learned and remember not to have it at home anymore. Or try to find an alternative kind that the kids like and you don't? Sometimes I will buy ice cream sandwiches or something like that for the family.... it is still a treat for them, but doesn't really tempt me at all. Plus it is built in portion control for the rest of them!! (Unless they eat more than one, of course... )

BTW, what kind is it?? How did you manage to have two cups last night and another 1/2 c today and still have 24 flex points to use? Are you using regular daily points for the ice cream? Just curious? ...........P

Totally used my regular daily points for the ice cream. I'd rather skip the healthy stuff to make room for the bad stuff.

 

[cclovesdis]

I thought the same thing -- poor kids just starting to get in the routine and then a day off? Don't they know that parents need structure?!? [/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]

A quick note on school schedules - we started back to school on August 30th and we've already had three days off - Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, and Primary Election Day - geesh, enough already!

I know it's ridiculous. They have about 16 throughout the year. It's for teacher training. Why to have one the second week of school is beyond me.

It is funny to have had yesterday off after only 4 days of school, but it was our preliminary election day so the middle school was in use for voting, so I think that's why it was closed. They seem to schedule teacher conferences for voting day here. It's nice to get slowly used to school, I guess. Michael is actually looking forward to some real homework.

So, right after I posted that I was suprised by the day off and 1/2, I looked out my window. Yep, you guessed it. The kids in my town had a 1/2 day today too.

 

[cclovesdis]

There isn't really that much to look forward to, other than the countdown to Christmas! haha. It gets so cold, wet and windy here. But I do lots more shopping, which I love. Can't wait to get a new pair of boots and a coat - I like stuff!

that's some weather. Now, shopping, that I could handle.

Stay warm!

He plans on making pulled pork.

Could either you or pjlla please post a recipe for pulled pork? We need to eat something different. Please?

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

I think "out of sight, out of mind" could help. Could you donate it to another family on your street? We do often do that when we make desserts. Just a though.

I can't believe it! I got on the scale this am and I'm finally under 250(249.4) (which, I know to a lot of gals still seems big, but I started at 297, and taking that lower weight off the drs scale feels pretty awesome right now)

I THINK DS21 might be starting to get it after I started crying in front of his friends when he jokingly said it last week. Maybe.....

I've quoted Eleanor Roosevelt before, but I will never forget something she said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

 

[MacG]

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

I am with you on the self sabotage....my weakness is chips. I can't have them in the house!!!! Okay..I didn't stop bringing them into the house. But, I did make them unavailable. DH and DDs still wanted to eat chips every so often so I would have them hide them somewhere in the dining room or living room. Out of sight, out of mind. That worked pretty well for me until I began eating cookies (Chips Ahoy/Oreos) in place of the chips. Now I also have the kids hide the cookies. I'm really lucky...my DDs are really supportive in my weight loss efforts.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Also thank you everyone for the well wishes to get rid of this cold! I just had an inspiration to swallow rather than blow - fill up my stomach with some non-caloric stuff. Gross right? It's one of those days.

Oh, that is really gross! I am so germ phobic.

Anyone interested in switching coaching weeks with MelanieC? She is scheduled to coach 9/24 through 9/30 and has a conflict because she is going to visit her DD in college. If you are interested in switching, or taking that week, please PM me. Thanks!

Lisa--I could do everyday but Thursday if you need help or I could split the week with someone. I don't need to switch, it would just be extra.

P--glad you got your z pac. DS is allegric to zithromycin and sulfa drugs. It was one of my biggest worries when he went to college, that he would forget.

I'm having a pity party day. Not nearly enough sleep - about 8 hrs in 2 nights, feeling fat, & jealous that DH finally decided he should lose weight (he had a heart attack 4 yrs ago at age 48 & needs to - and, of course, drops 20 lbs in nothing flat. And goes to the gym at his DSis apt. to work out - only 1 guest allowed. Then DD & DS21 are going to the gym daily on campus, and I'm stuck not even having time to walk the dogs today 'cuz I'm constantly running & doing for everyone else to the point of exhaustion. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! And DS21 constantly refers to me as an 'oompa loompa' which isn't exactly an image too many people want, and DD comments that I would have to lose like 80 lbs for anyone to even tell. Sigh.....but so far I've stayed away from stress eating. Success in small doses.

I'm hoping it cools off enough tonight so I can do my long walk after the sun starts going down. It's only 85 here right now, but at 6000', that's HOT!

Have a good evening all, in case I don't get back!

Julie--you should not have to put up with that from your kids. You do so much for them. I hope you tell them they are hurting your feelings, and you only want to hear positive stuff from now on.

There isn't really that much to look forward to, other than the countdown to Christmas! haha. It gets so cold, wet and windy here. But I do lots more shopping, which I love. Can't wait to get a new pair of boots and a coat - I like stuff!

Amazing! Congratulations!

I'm thinking about boots this fall--I haven't owned a pair in years. I want to wear skirts and tights, so a pair of boots would be good!

Please tell me I am not the only one who sabotages themselve. I know my weakness ICE CREAM. I can't have it in the house. Every Friday the kids get to pick a place and we go. That's my ice cream for the week. But last night the local store had ice cream on sale, a half gallon for $1.99. Who can pass that up? The kids wanted it. Yeah right I wanted it, so I went and picked it up, 2 half-gallons. One for you, One for me. I had 2 cups last night and this afternoon I had a 1/2 cup. Tonight I am going out to dinner with people from work. I only have 7 pts plus 4 activity points left for the day. I do have 24 flex points left, but don't like to use them. I guess I am picking the grilled shrimp tonight. I know when I get home I will be back in that ice cream. I have absolutely no willpower when it comes to ice cream.

Ice cream and french fries are the two things I refuse to completely give up. Here's how I handle the ice cream. I only buy premium--graeters (think ben and jerrys except way better) in a pint. It's really expensive. I have a tiny scoop in a custard cup, probably 4 or 5 days a week. I am not as tempted to go crazy with it because it costs a fortune. The pint lasts a long time because I only eat a tiny bit. I think if it's really hard right now, you might want to try not having any in the house for a bit, and then ease back into it. I don't have potato chips in the house, period. I can't eat just one. Hang in there.

Hi Y'all

I can't believe it! I got on the scale this am and I'm finally under 250(249.4) (which, I know to a lot of gals still seems big, but I started at 297, and taking that lower weight off the drs scale feels pretty awesome right now)

Congratulations!!! That's a great loss!!! And it's always so exciting to see a new decade!

You know, it is getting much easier. I was able to use the hand holders (?) for a lot of the time as well. Thanks for asking!

Congratulations!! It was so hard when I first started. Soon you'll be on there for an hour!

Well, back from getting the gray in my hair colored. It's a little brassier than I would have liked, but it looks fine. I can't see any gray, so that's good. It's the kind that washes out in 6-8 weeks. I'm just not ready for permanent color. I have 600 million things to do before tomorrow. I'm going to make ds his favorite pumpkin bars. We'll take them when we go see him. I think my house is just going to be a little messy when we leave this time, because I am very unmotivated to clean anymore today. And tomorrow is going to be a little crazy at work, because my boss has been gone all week, and I know a lot of stuff is going to need to be taken care of before I leave. I'm going to get up and run before work, so at least I will be nice and calm. Then my plan is to have a grown up drink in Gatlinburg tomorrow night!

 

[Connie96]

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Congratulations to each of you! Way to go!


I'm beginning to notice that I have conflicted feelings about this thread. Not about the people here - you guys are great! But, it's funny that when I log on and there are a few pages to read, I just skim them because I don't have time to read everything, but when I log on and there are only 1 or 2 new posts, I'm sad that there isn't more to read. How nuts am I??! And, regardless of who's here and what has been posted, I just haven't done much in the way of replies. I think I've only answered 1 or 2 QOTDs so far. I don't know what's up with me.

Maybe it's just that I'm not as gung-ho about my own weight loss right now, because I really am trying to find the right "forever" changes so that I don't sabotage myself into regaining. I'm hoping to develop my maintenance strategy now, so that I don't bounce when I get to my goal, which is about 10-15 pounds away - I think. I'm not really sure what my true goal weight is because, although I want to lose another 10-15 pounds of FAT, I also want to tone up a good bit. If I do that, I may find myself happy at a higher overall weight than originally (and arbitrarily) planned.