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

Evening!

My interview this afternoon went well. I am optimistic. It is only a few hours a week, but the position sounds great and the pay is good.

Hoping these replies work. I used Word again.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC

I'm journalling my food, but last night for dinner, I didn't feel like grilling in the rain, so we had bacon and eggs for supper, which was sooooo good. I haven't had bacon in a long time. I did over indulge, and thought the scale would be up this morning, but is wasn't, so I'm happy. I have to take michael for a flu shot and then to the dentist after school, so after I thought I'd treat him to something fun, either indoor mini-golf or a movie. Don't know what's out for kids movies right now.
I didn't exercise yesterday, so need to do something after work. I'm ready for the rain to be done now so we can get out.

:woohoo: for no gain! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with bacon and eggs once in a while. Plus, you made it yourself. I’m sure they were much healthier your way than at a restaurant. :)

Hi Maria! Hope you are doing well! :goodvibes

Anyway, I'm all caught up again. My sinus infection is gone, but I'm still stuffy. Before I see an ENT my doctor wants me to try Claritin for a couple of weeks. If it doesn't clear up then they'll order a nasal x-ray. On a positive note, my doctor is taking me off my blodd pressure meds, so no more high blood pressure. Yay :cool1:

I've been keeping up with the challenge pretty good. Last week my crohn's was acting up, so I can't take full credit for last week's loss, but this week's I will.

I kept up with the 1 mile walk, bumped it up to 2 miles, then wrapped up with Leslie Sansone's 3 mile walk earlier this week. I am now onto my Step workouts.

Reading the boards has kept me in line. I've worked out pretty much 4-5 times a week since we started with the exception of the week that I had my sinus infection and then I only worked out 3 times. I'm also eating better and trying to drink more fluids, so here's hoping we all have a great weigh in on Friday :goodvibes

Glad you are feeling better! You are really hitting the exercise hard! :cool1:

:goodvibes for a great weigh-in!
 
Returned in 2004 and it was absolutely a fabulous trip..... as was DL in 2005 and WDW in 2008 again! We are hooked (the kids and I... not so much DH). We talk Disney, dream Disney, think Disney.... you name it!

:rolleyes1 Sounds familiar. My sister was baby-sitting for a family and had a week off so my mom suggested she and I go to WDW for 4 days-3 weeks before her week off. My mom was so happy that we only had 3 weeks to plan. ;)

For the second week in a row I made the list

:banana: Congrats!

Susan: Congrats on being the BL this past week! :woohoo:

:goodvibes:goodvibes on the mammo.

Dani: You are doing awesome! :cool1: No thanks necessary. You are a huge source of support too! :goodvibes

Glad you are feeling better Deb! :yay:

Lisah: Thanks! Congrats on making the list 2 weeks in a row! :cool1:

How did you choose your goal? Is it WW related or a number that you would like?

I know you are writing this to pjlla, but it hits home to me too. WW has my goal at 121; I really want my goal to be 110. Maybe that’s unrealistic? :confused3

Connie: Glad you are having a good day! :cool1:

I hope you catch up on some sleep too! :goodvibes
 
We have travelled extensively in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
They are all beautiful!
If I could travel the whole time I was here, it would be great:rotfl2::rotfl2:
Upcoming trips: this weekend to Liepzig and next month to the Lorraine area of France. (December home to USA:banana:)

You really are a world traveler!

as well as added my 10 pound clippie:banana: Just 3 lbs away from a 20 pound clippie!

:yay: Congrats!

Bree::hug: Enjoy your new exercise DVDs! And stay warm. A/C is not my friend either. ;)

I think the interview went really well, it lasted 2 hours and was actually more comfortable conversation then uncomfortable questions. I think it could be a good fit for the company and myself.

:woohoo: That’s awesome! :goodvibes for tomorrow’s interview!

50sjayne: Thanks for the reminder to have some more water today! :) Dinner had more salt in that I normally have.

Cam::hug: Sorry PT is so rough. Hope that your ortho is able to help. :goodvibes

:dance3: for being able to walk the ½!

Jude: Another world traveler! You’ll do great this weekend! :goodvibes I love your answer to the QOTD! I was just reading a summary of a study that said that working out with someone keeps you motivated to continue on a healthy journey. I think it was in an issue of fitness magazine. And, thanks!

One of my friends put it in great perspective for me: even if I lose only 1 pound per month, by this time next year I'd still be 12 pounds less than I am now! As Dory says: "...just keep swimming, swimming, swimming....":goodvibes

:thumbsup2

(I appearently have an addiction to using smilies. :rolleyes1)
 
Good evening!

Just finished 2.25 miles on the elliptical. Only exercise I've had today except for running around like a chicken with my head cut off, cooking supper, etc!:scared1:

Been a VERY long day! I'm trying so hard to get in workouts. I skipped my weight loss challenge meeting tonight as I hadn't been home all day and just needed to do something for myself for 45 minutes, thus the 2.25 miles. I've been trying to drink my water and tea. It was hard drinking the water when I spent a lot of time in the car today. I'm drinking a huge bottle now and will drink at least one more tonight.

Here's the recipe for the quiche:
pie crust (I'm too lazy to make the one from scratch)- bake for about 5 minutes at 375 to get it started

Bacon Double Cheese Quiche
1 pk of turkey bacon- fry until starting to get crispy
4 large eggs or 1 cup of egg beaters
1 1/2 cups of light cream
thyme
white pepper
1/2 cup of gruyere cheese
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar ( I used reduced fat in one and fat free in another-not a big difference in taste though the reduced fat one was a bit cheesier)
I also add some parsley as well

Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes or until set

If you google bacon double cheese quiche you can get more specifics. I don't measure my spices. I take after my mother this way.

DD1 will probably be home sick tomorrow. Still feeling rather crappy and has a slight fever. My parents will be here while I'm at work so that's at least covered.

Will do some sit ups and strength exercises while watching tv tonight.

Time to get the girls in bed so that can happen! Good night!

Yes, Lisa it is through the wellness center. No real headaches for over 2 weeks now. Protein is a big thing for me now. I'll have to stock up on Greek yogurt! And order some of my own Herbalife stuff!

Night again!
 

Everything went well at the second mammogram. I saw why they brought me back in. There was definately a cluster of stuff. Turned out to be fluid build up in a duct that was looking like a nodule. They did more scans and then did an ultrasound to make sure. I think I might be the queen of close calls lately. CRAZY!!

Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers!:hug:
 
So glad everything turned out well Susan!!!!

Forgot to mention my Disney purchase I made today. At KMart they have plastic light up jack-o-lanterns! The cut out face I bought was Tigger!!!!:tigger:
They also have a Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell one! I plan to go over there again this week to get at least Mickey and maybe Tink as well. They are really cool! They are on sale this week for $7.49 and you get 5x reward points!

I'm heading to bed to finish watching Glee from last night. Going to get up and do Bob's strength workout and the BL Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. Hoping to get back on the elliptical tomorrow afternoon once the girls are home if not before that!

Have a great night everyone!

TTFN :tigger:
 
Hi Joannel; thank you sooooo much for your family's service to our country and thanks for the advice. We are about as involved in everything as we can be. It's harder for us non-military Americans here and my husband is the ONLY American working at his company. Most of our friends are other ex-pats we have met at the International School and a few military families.

We have travelled extensively in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
They are all beautiful!
If I could travel the whole time I was here, it would be great:rotfl2::rotfl2:
Upcoming trips: this weekend to Liepzig and next month to the Lorraine area of France. (December home to USA:banana:)

I have been close to Garmish but not there yet - my son has been snowboarding there. I have the Zugspitze on my "to do" list. A friend here whose hubby is AF took me to a bazaar at Ramstein in September - it was HUGE!!

This year is already so much better than the first year but it has definitely been a huge adjustment for us. I might just be too old to go through these life changes at my age, ha ha.

Good luck with your weight loss efforts and I too am thinking of and praying for your young friend in Barcelona.

Shawn:wave2:

You are so welcome, we enjoyed our 25 years.

My ds worked that bazzar, he was cooking corn dogs on Sunday!! We talked for 30 minutes as he walked around the bazzar looking at everything. He only bought a wine rack and kept the rest in his pocket.

Enjoy your traveling, we tried to get back over for our last assignment but it didn't happen.


Thanks to everyone for the extra prayers. They almost lost her yesterday.....But today she seems stable so all the prayers from around the world are helping. I just can;t image what her Mom and Dad are going through!!
 
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Thursday's QOTD: In addition to getting healthier with your eating and exercise, are there any other areas of your life that you are trying to to get healthier with?

I feel like I'm in limbo right now. I have so many irons in the fire, but nothing seems to be heating up properly. I'm searching for a full time job. That will be the first time in 15 years that DH and would be on the same shift. I hope we still get along:lmao: I will probably keep 2 -3 night a week at the Restaurant, at least for a while as the money is good, the hours are usually short (not during foliage) and I have some fabulous customers and coworkers that I would miss. When I get that full time job our finances will improve greatly and I think pretty quickly too :goodvibes That will decrease my stress levels as will not having to figure out who's working when, transportation, kids activities, etc. Things will become much more structured and that will be an immense help for me mentally. I will also have better insurance company so I will be able to actually go for check ups and hopefully improve my health or at least explain why I often feel the way I do. So the long answer is yes, I'm trying to improve many many areas of my life all at once.

Evening!

My interview this afternoon went well. I am optimistic. It is only a few hours a week, but the position sounds great and the pay is good.

Hoping these replies work. I used Word again.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC



:woohoo: for no gain! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with bacon and eggs once in a while. Plus, you made it yourself. I’m sure they were much healthier your way than at a restaurant. :)

Hi Maria! Hope you are doing well! :goodvibes



Glad you are feeling better! You are really hitting the exercise hard! :cool1:

:goodvibes for a great weigh-in!

Everything went well at the second mammogram. I saw why they brought me back in. There was definately a cluster of stuff. Turned out to be fluid build up in a duct that was looking like a nodule. They did more scans and then did an ultrasound to make sure. I think I might be the queen of close calls lately. CRAZY!!

Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers!:hug:

I hope you get the job CC:wizard:
 
Hi, everyone! I am swamped again, but wanted to stop in and congratulate all of our LOSERS and the maintainers. Congratulations to everyone who is making the effort. Sometimes just "showing up" is the first step to victory.

I have to admit that I am really feeling out of my workout routine. Physical therapy has just been time and energy-consuming. Just making the time to go is trying enough. But when I go at 6:45 a.m., I have to scramble to get home to shower and dress for work. When I go at 7 pm, I have to remember to pack everything in my gym bag to change out of my work clothes into clothes that are functional for physical therapy. Earlier this week, I told my therapist that I am done with visits there. Last night we did strength assessments for my appointment today with my orthopedic specialist. Tomorrow night we will develop a plan of how much and how frequently I can do those leg/hip strengthening exercises at the gym, what equipment to use, what weights, etc. The ortho said this morning that he can't explain all the swelling and pain but we hope that it is because I am doing too much, certainly more than his patients typically would at this point. We have a plan for what we'll do a month from now if there isn't considerable improvement. The good news is that he is wholly supportive of my goal of walking the 1/2 marathon in January and will do all he can to facilitate that. :woohoo: :banana: (I was so afraid he was going to say "no how no way".

Okay, back to the work piled on my desk. Be well, everyone. And be good to yourselves. :grouphug:

I felt the same way at the end of my PT. You get to a point where-- you've 'got it' and anything after that is an expensive pain in the rear. Losing #40 helped me more than anything!

So glad everything turned out well Susan!!!!

Forgot to mention my Disney purchase I made today. At KMart they have plastic light up jack-o-lanterns! The cut out face I bought was Tigger!!!!:tigger:
They also have a Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell one! I plan to go over there again this week to get at least Mickey and maybe Tink as well. They are really cool! They are on sale this week for $7.49 and you get 5x reward points!

I'm heading to bed to finish watching Glee from last night. Going to get up and do Bob's strength workout and the BL Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. Hoping to get back on the elliptical tomorrow afternoon once the girls are home if not before that!

Have a great night everyone!

TTFN :tigger:

Those sound fun! We don't have a kmart anymore. I did find the cutest cat at Joannes the other day though 1/2 off. He is a furry black one that is dress in a purple witch get up, stirring a cauldron. He sings Witch Doctor lol.

I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do
He said that ....

(Chorus:)
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang...
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang

I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice
And then the witch doctor, he gave me this advice
He said to ...

(Repeat Chorus)

Now, you've been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And I'll admit I wasn't very smart
So I went out and found myself
A guy that's so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart

My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to do
I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you
Oh, Baby ....
 
Well. Tomorrow I'm gonna go through my Halloween clothing and try on the costume. That should be good motivation again. Need to start the actual cleaning part too ugh. Gotta clean the fridge out too. The more moving the better. :confused3
 
I am hooked on Vitatops after reading the boards last week and they are only 1 point on the WW. I ordered the chocolate variety pack of Vitatops on-line last week since my local stores didn't have enough of a variety and they asked me what flavor I would like to see, so I said Pumpkin. For breakfast we hit up Signe's Bakery. It was on Rachel Ray's $40 a day. I ordered the deep dish french toast and it was excellent. I also took home some bread pudding and slices of cake from the bakery. Our favorite spot for breakfast was Stack's. I had the creme brulee french toast and the bananas foster french toast and they were super yummy. My favorite meal of the trip was Wise Guys. It is owned by the same people that own Frankie Bones.
Those all sound oh so heavenly! I'll have to look them up. THANK YOU!!! Where did you order the vitatops? I didn't see them in my store, but I didn't look really hard either. Our 1 grocery store is known for way high prices on things that are "healthy", so I'd need to do some comparison shopping anyway.

Honestly nothing that I thought was wrong with my day is nearly as bad as that so I will keep my feelings in tonight and just say that I thank god for the moment I am blessed with health, a job, and a roof over my head.
It's all about perspective, huh... YEP. Hope your conference went well!!!

Hi to everybody! I wish I could spend more time on here, but I'm still busy with the move. We have finished all the renos on the old house, and have a sale pending. Just need the buyer to get his financing approved and do a home inspection.:cool1: We've started some renos on the new house, so now every evening is busy on the new house. In anther couple weeks we will be moved in
Thank you so much for continuing to be weight keeper, with all that you have going on. :goodvibes for the sale going through, and quick renos!!

It's about optimal eating patterns. I'll read it tonight and we will discuss it at class.
Did you ever read it? Anything interesting!

I am soo excited to be on the top ten list this week. I thought it might be time to say hello. I wanted to tell you all how VERY motivating this board has been for me. Many of your stories have brought me to tears.
So glad you came out of lurkdome! You are doing GREAT!!! Yeah, I have a whole BL world going on around in my head, too. CRAZY! Welcome!

"If it was easy, everyone could do it. You are the one who will make it. And don't forget the finish line pose!"
LOVE THAT! You know, almost EVERYONE that compliments me on my weight loss asks me how I did it. My kind of standard answer is "stopped eating and started running". Then they say, "Oh, well, there goes that I can't run. What do you eat?" "1200ish calories a day of good stuff" "Oh well. Well, anyway, you look great." Which is the whole "if it was easy" part. I've shared before about the people doing the Isagenix stuff here and losing 30lbs in a month. That's what most people want, granted, I'd love it, too. But it's not the right way. There's a line from Almost There from Princess and the Frog that I love...

"This ole' town can slow you down, with people taking the easy way. I know exactly where I'm going, getting closer and closer every day, and I'm Almost There, almost there. People round here thing I'm crazy, but I don't care. Trials and tribulations, you know I've had my share, but there ain't nothing gonna stop me now because I'm almost there."

I sing this as I'm running, it's on my playlist, because it reminds me how far I've come, how hard I've worked, and how close that finish line is.:woohoo:


Yes it is weird...why is it that sometimes you feel fine ("you" meaning everyone) and sometimes you could chew your arm off? I can't figure that one out either. How is today for you (so far)?
I used to think it was exercise induced, more exercise, more hunger. But when I cut back my running, I had a week where I couldn't stop eating. I know protein helps curb it, but I still don't have a good handle on it. How are you today??:hug:

I went on vacation 2 weeks ago and have come back and have been terrible! I can't seem to get my eating under control and am gaining instead of losing. I am jumping back in with 2 feet and hope to see a loss this week. I haven' sent in my updated weight as I am embarrassed, but will this week.
Well, you just missed the funk that has been passed around the BL challenge, mental and physical! Glad you are back, and ready to hit the right path!

Here's the scenario..... you have a good friend who has lost a good bit of weight (let's say more than 50 pounds), but is struggling to maintain/finish her/his weight loss. She/he is close to goal or at goal, but is losing her/his momentum and motivation. She/he has skipped a few scheduled workouts/runs and been yo-yoing the same 5 pounds for a few weeks now. She/he comes to you for advise. What would you say to her/him?

UM....P... why are you making me talk to myself? People will think I am crazy!!! :lmao: My thoughts on this, which I thought about all day. I am 10-13lbs from goal. I've been there since we started this challenge. Up 2, down 3, up 2, maintain, down 2,etc. What I figured out from all this? I KNOW HOW TO MAINTAIN! That's a huge burden off my shoulders, so I should have no fears about getting there. EXERCISE is the key. Just by adding back in 1 or 2 runs, my body is kick started again. Then, once you start that exercise again, your eating will fall more in line, b/c you realize that by eating X you will undo all the trouble, schedule, and hard work you (I) put in by getting in a run. Get off your butt Taryn.

Aren't poptarts made for breakfast? they go in the toaster, so anything that can be toasted is a breakfast food, right?:rotfl: I love cinnamon poptarts,
Mm... my favorite is frosted chocolate fudge! ;) You mean momma. Flu shot and dentist in one day.:scared1: :hug: Glad you decided to treat him! Sounds like you are really having an OP challenge, lady! I'm so inspired by you, Tracey, Lisa, and all the others that are just rocking it!

Need to finish up two applications-one for an almost full-time position and one for a very part-time position. I’m hoping.
Good luck! Very part time? That should leave plenty of time for BL! ;)

On a positive note, my doctor is taking me off my blodd pressure meds, so no more high blood pressure.
That's WONDERFUL!!!!

Wish there was a magic pill for it. I love him and it scares me that my kids might end up losing their father early. I know that sounds dramatic, but it is true!! That would break their hearts! But what can you say to them.... they KNOW they are overweight.... they KNOW they are unhealthy. They need to find the motivation in themselves. All you can do is LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
I say the same thing to him, but I know from experience, it has to come from within him! And me, for that matter.....

For the second week in a row I made the list, I truly can't believe it. Maybe I will be able to make it 3 weeks in a row. I have been so out of the loop here lately, I've been bad.
It's been crazy busy lately! Glad you stopped in!

So excited to be the biggest loser for the week! I had an awesome week last week and this week has been so so. I guess I do better when my husband is out of town
Congrats!!!!!

I was surprised to see my name on the the list again. I've never made it in the top 10 three weeks in a row. I'm going to work really hard to make sure that all my hard work isn't undone by this DLR trip.
You are doing so great Lisa!!!!!!! I am so motivated by you!

And, isn’t that the kicker of it all – no matter what we blame our bad decisions on, they’re still our decisions to make. So, here’s to wise decisions for TODAY.It’s like we’re afraid to succeed. Why is that? Maybe it’s because we’re afraid of gaining it back. Maybe it’s because we’re afraid we might find out that we really can’t do it. My theory is that it’s all about fear. I suppose my advice is: Figure out what you’re afraid of and stand up to it – even if you’re still afraid.
You know Connie, I was actually shaking when I went for a run yesterday. Not from the cold, yet, but from fear of running? Fear of failing on my run? I didn't think anything about this journey for me involved fear, until that. I did pretty well w/ my decisions yesterday, did you finish strong? If not, you had a great morning! ;)

Stupid rain, stupid Halloween candy taunting me :sad2:, stupid arctic cold office that keeps me half comatose for the entire day because I’m so cold I can barely move, stupid coworkers who are sweating hot at 65 degrees while I’m sprouting icicles off of my eyelashes Stupid upper back muscle strain and then stupid me for going ahead and getting my tattoo finished on my left shoulder on Saturday, between those two things I missed a week of running. There, I said it, so shall it be :)
Glad you came up with a plan, Bree. I've missed you, although I haven't been around as much as I would like this last week or so either. If you are like me, which I kinda think you are, ;) once you get in a run, get your house a bit more organized, you feel like a new woman!

I think the interview went really well, it lasted 2 hours and was actually more comfortable conversation then uncomfortable questions. I think it could be a good fit for the company and myself. They hope to make a decision by next Friday.
YAY!! Sending PPD your way!!! Good luck today!

Earlier this week, I told my therapist that I am done with visits there. Last night we did strength assessments for my appointment today with my orthopedic specialist. Tomorrow night we will develop a plan of how much and how frequently I can do those leg/hip strengthening exercises at the gym, what equipment to use, what weights, etc. The ortho said this morning that he can't explain all the swelling and pain but we hope that it is because I am doing too much, certainly more than his patients typically would at this point. We have a plan for what we'll do a month from now if there isn't considerable improvement. The good news is that he is wholly supportive of my goal of walking the 1/2 marathon in January and will do all he can to facilitate that.
Sounds mostly positive. Did he suggest you cut back any, or just work throught the pain and swelling? Glad you have a plan in place, anyway!

My very first half marathonn is on Sunday. I'm kind of a basket case. I think JenA is ready to shoot me because I have been so insecure about it. I never realized it before but I am kind of competitive.
YIKES. SIL? Yuk. You are an amazingly strong person. Your running has been going great, and that competitive streak will serve you well! You are going to be FABULOUS!

Thursday's QOTD: In addition to getting healthier with your eating and exercise, are there any other areas of your life that you are trying to to get healthier with?
I've been on a "keep chemicals away" kick since Sophie was born. I've done great at times, so so at others. I am also trying to get healthier mentally. I am trying to squish all "stinkin thinkin" when it comes up, b/c usually there's nothing I can do about it. When I feel that black cloud descending, I have to fight my was out of it, tooth and nail. I try to make 1 positive thing happen, that usually lightens my mood a bit. Or at least remember something positive, KWIM?

My interview this afternoon went well. I am optimistic. It is only a few hours a week, but the position sounds great and the pay is good.
Good luck to you!!!

Only exercise I've had today except for running around like a chicken with my head cut off, cooking supper, etc!: And order some of my own Herbalife stuff!
Those headless chickens really move, so you must have gotten a lot of activity in! What Herbalife stuff is working best for you?

Turned out to be fluid build up in a duct that was looking like a nodule. They did more scans and then did an ultrasound to make sure. I think I might be the queen of close calls lately. CRAZY!!
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!

Forgot to mention my Disney purchase I made today. At KMart they have plastic light up jack-o-lanterns! The cut out face I bought was Tigger!!!!:hey also have a Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell one! I plan to go over there again this week to get at least Mickey and maybe Tink as well. They are really cool! They are on sale this week for $7.49 and you get 5x reward points!
I'll have to see if I can fit those in the budget! They sound really cool!

Thanks to everyone for the extra prayers. They almost lost her yesterday.....But today she seems stable so all the prayers from around the world are helping. I just can;t image what her Mom and Dad are going through!!
That is such a sad, scary story. Made me want to love on my girls! Continually sending PPD their way!

When I get that full time job our finances will improve greatly and I think pretty quickly too Things will become much more structured and that will be an immense help for me mentally. I will also have better insurance company so I will be able to actually go for check ups and hopefully improve my health or at least explain why I often feel the way I do.
That really does sound like the answer to prayers. Sending some that it works out for you!

Well. Tomorrow I'm gonna go through my Halloween clothing and try on the costume. That should be good motivation again. Need to start the actual cleaning part too ugh. Gotta clean the fridge out too. The more moving the better. :confused3
I love your Halloween excitement!

WHEW! I caught up one day!

There was a QOTD that I don't have time to find, about what people say about your food if they think you are dieting. Well, that happened that very day. I had left my lunch in the car, and sent Anna Kathryn back out to get it. One of my friends said "what, you left your celery sticks and rabbit food in the car?" This is the same one that said cupcakes were against my religion now. I just took that in stride, but I will admit that knowing people are watching are usually GREAT motivators for me to pass on the unhealthy stuff. I don't want to seem like I am on the brink of gaining it all back.

Going to post a book in a separate reply. HANG ON!
 
Got a lot to get off my chest, sorry.

Yesterday was an odd day. After a good run, and a desire to get to 65 lbs., I started so strong. I read once, actually several times, for maximum calorie burn not to eat for 2 hours after a workout, that your body will continue to burn for 2 hours, unless you put new food in it, which it will start burning. So I make it a rule not to have my Kashi bar breakfast for 2 hours after a run, usually around 9am. Well, yesterday at school was so crazy, I realized at 10:30 I hadn't eaten yet. Ate my bar, then drank my protein shake at lunch at 11:15. I didn't have time to get together anything else yesterday morning. When I got home, I had to help AK study for a test, so I didn't get a snack before I left for gym.


I remembered something about fast food to break a plateu on here, and used that as an excuse to stop by Taco Bell. I shouldn't have done it, first time in a LLLOOONNGGG time I have made a fast food stop, I didn't need to spend the money. But I was almost sick from hunger. THANK GOD I had had a low calorie day, b/c my meal was 700 calories!:scared1: I was satisfied, and low and behold, the scale was down another pound this am!


Work is going nuts right now. To spare you the details, the administration is making crazy moves, adding lots of work, and just generally being STUPID. :furious:


My kids are absolute spoiled brats (at least 3/4 of them) that do not think rules apply, and consequences don't matter. Everywhere I take them (computer, library, music, etc.) the teachers say "How do you deal with that all day? I can barely stand 30 minutes". In computer they get a stamp at the end for a job well done, and only 3 of 18 got it Monday. I HATE to take away playtime, but that might have to be my last resort to send a point across. My options for discipline are fairly limited. I sent the 3 that were good Monday out with another teacher, and kept the others in for a few minutes. I might have to see if I can start sending the ones that are on track out early with an aid, that way they are rewarded, the others are punished, yet still get 30 minutes.

Today is going to be absolutely INSANE again.
8:40-9:20 I get to teach.
9:30-10:20 Fire Safety Program.
10:30-11:00 Teach
11:05-11:35 lunch
11:45-12:15 playtime
12:30-1:00 Someone is coming in to model a lesson, so I know how to do one of the new things they are requiring us to do.
1:15-1:45 Take my kids to computer lab, and teach them how to log on with a 7 digit passcode to a new computer program they are requiring me to take my kids to computer once or twice a week to do.
2-3 Someone else will watch my kids, while I attend a Leader Teacher meeting with the guy that's modeling this for me, so I can learn more about how to make this stuff work.
Kids leave at 3:30, conferences from 4:00-6:30.

I am going to be nuts! I got so frustrated yesterday, I told the principal that if I got one more email with more extra stuff to do, I was walking out the door. It's ridiculous. I need to be w/ my kids, getting them in a routine.

And a grandma came to eat with one of the little angels yesterday, I've known her all my life. She said "I didn't recognize you. You look really great. I don't think I've ever seen you look like this."
Yes, I counted to 10, smiled without baring my teeth, said "thanks" and walked away.

Sorry for that ridiculously long diatribe, but I had to get that off my chest to go in today! And if you actually read it - :worship:

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY BEFORE WEIGH IN.. DON'T DO ANYTHING TODAY YOU'LL REGRET IN THE MORNING. Yes, I am talking to myself, too!

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! Love the ones you love, tell them you love them, and be good to yourselves. For the others, the ones you don't love,... well... do what you feel is neccessary.:stir: I know I am looking for some eye of newt, myself. :lmao: :hug:
Taryn
 
Taryn- I've mostly skimmed it. I'll read it today while waiting for clients. It had the fiber and protein charts on it. From what I skimmed nothing really new to me.

Got up at 5:30 and did Bob's 20 min strength workout. I wasn't in the mood for Yoga. I will run home this afternoon to do the elliptical or that other workout. Trying not to miss workouts is the hard thing with my parents here. When I was heading down at 7 last night my mother said you better go now cuz I'll be setting up the bed soon. I knew I had an hour but it annoyed me as this is my house! I ran her and dad around all day yesterday and didn't even get a thank you! Monday we get to go shopping again all day. I will survive this next week and a half! I will not let my frustration and stress take over. This is my chance to get healthy and no one's going to stop me. She's welcome to get on the elliptical. She's supposed to be doing exercises given to her by the dr and keeps saying she needs my help. How am I supposed to help? I'm not a dr and I don't know what the exercises are! Sometimes she acts so helpless!

Sorry to vent! And if she says one more time she wants to be here for Christmas I'm going to scream!!!!!! The week in Disney is our Christmas together this year. I want a quiet Christmas!!!! I deserve it!

Have a good day! I think I need another Reiki session! LOL!

TTFN :tigger:

Sorry that Tigger's grumpy this morning! RRRRRR!!!!!:sad2:
 
Good morning everyone. For the first time in nearly 2 weeks, it's not going to rain and I can go for a walk at lunch. I'm so excited! I'm finally feeling better and did a good work out yesterday.

Have a great day!
 
I finally have a day off!!:cool1: The only thing that I have to do is a telephone interview at 10 AM. I think I need to start switch our summer wardrobe out for the winter things. It is cold around here now.
 
Morning!

I am up and more rested than previous mornings, but I know I still need more sleep. Maybe a nap today. Maybe.

I am registered to take the next round of tests to be certified in Mass. just before Thanksgiving. I have to study today. My goal for the day is to finish up pre-algebra. If only I could be that optimistic. That’s like another 100 pages of math practice problems. I also need to exercise today. So my plan is to reply to some posts, read the newspaper and plan out the next trip to the grocery store while eating breakfast, shower, study, eat lunch, study, study, and study. I’ll exercise sometime after dinner.

I'll be back later to check in and answer the QOTD. Need to think about that one...or write out a book. ;)

Have a great day everyone! Take Taryn’s advice to heart: tomorrow is weigh-in day! :goodvibes

CC

Just finished 2.25 miles on the elliptical. Only exercise I've had today except for running around like a chicken with my head cut off, cooking supper, etc!:scared1:

Sounds like great exercise to me! :cool1: I think it was jennz who once posted that she burned over 300+ calories just walking around one store. :goodvibes

Everything went well at the second mammogram. I saw why they brought me back in. There was definately a cluster of stuff. Turned out to be fluid build up in a duct that was looking like a nodule. They did more scans and then did an ultrasound to make sure. I think I might be the queen of close calls lately. CRAZY!!

:yay::yay::yay: That’s wonderful news! So excited for you!

Forgot to mention my Disney purchase I made today. At KMart they have plastic light up jack-o-lanterns! The cut out face I bought was Tigger!!!!:tigger:
They also have a Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell one! I plan to go over there again this week to get at least Mickey and maybe Tink as well. They are really cool! They are on sale this week for $7.49 and you get 5x reward points!

Too bad we don’t have a Kmart. I know my sister would love a Mickey Mouse one! :sad1:

Thanks to everyone for the extra prayers. They almost lost her yesterday.....But today she seems stable so all the prayers from around the world are helping. I just can;t image what her Mom and Dad are going through!!

:hug: to you and your family and her family. I cannot stop thinking about her.

I hope you get the job CC:wizard:

Thanks! Same to you! :goodvibes

Well. Tomorrow I'm gonna go through my Halloween clothing and try on the costume. That should be good motivation again. Need to start the actual cleaning part too ugh. Gotta clean the fridge out too. The more moving the better. :confused3

You really love Halloween! :cool1: My idea of a costume is wearing a witch’s hat and all black. Or, all back and a cat’s tail. :rolleyes1

There's a line from Almost There from Princess and the Frog that I love...

"This ole' town can slow you down, with people taking the easy way. I know exactly where I'm going, getting closer and closer every day, and I'm Almost There, almost there. People round here thing I'm crazy, but I don't care. Trials and tribulations, you know I've had my share, but there ain't nothing gonna stop me now because I'm almost there."

:thumbsup2 I love this!

Good luck! Very part time? That should leave plenty of time for BL! ;)

:rotfl: Thanks!

I am going to be nuts! I got so frustrated yesterday, I told the principal that if I got one more email with more extra stuff to do, I was walking out the door. It's ridiculous. I need to be w/ my kids, getting them in a routine.

:thumbsup2 ITA! My students had to use a math computer program one year. We had so many professional development days, so many students receiving related services, and so much other mandated instruction that we could only fit computer lab time in once every other week. Then, I sat there and cringed because our kids with disabilities had no idea what to do, let alone being developmentally ready for the math. But, I was told to bite my tongue. So, what I’m saying is I feel you. And, I admire your ability to stand up for your students and yourself! :worship:

I will not let my frustration and stress take over. This is my chance to get healthy and no one's going to stop me.

:thumbsup2 Hope today is a better day! :goodvibes
 
I'm working on planning a birthday party for my soon to be 8 and 13 year olds. I'm going to do it together, but have activities to keep their friends in 2 groups. We've decided to do it the weekend after Halloween. The kids have picked a Pirate theme and we will ask the guests to dress as pirates. I've started gathering decorations and I'm praying the weather is nice. I'll try to turn the deck into a pirate ship. For activities I want to have a treasure hunt for each group. The older kids I want to send on a quest, giving a clue that will lead them to a piece of a treasure map, an item they'll need for the next part of the quest and the next clue. For example I may give them so many paces from a point which will take them to the mailbox. There they'll find a map piece and a pair of binoculars. The next clue will have them use the binoculars to spot something that will be the location of the next clue. I'll use a compass, shovel, etc. I think I have that age group figured out. This will be too difficult for the younger group so I need activities that they can do to earn a map piece. I need your ideas as to activities for 7 and 8 year olds to do that will seem pirate related, take time and be fun. Both groups will end up with a treasure map that they will have to put together then figure out where the hidden treasure is. The boys each have a Disney carry on bag that is shaped like a treasure chest so I will load those with party favors and that will be the treasure at the end. So help me out with activities and pirate party foods...Please.
 
I'm working on planning a birthday party for my soon to be 8 and 13 year olds. I'm going to do it together, but have activities to keep their friends in 2 groups. We've decided to do it the weekend after Halloween. The kids have picked a Pirate theme and we will ask the guests to dress as pirates. I've started gathering decorations and I'm praying the weather is nice. I'll try to turn the deck into a pirate ship. For activities I want to have a treasure hunt for each group. The older kids I want to send on a quest, giving a clue that will lead them to a piece of a treasure map, an item they'll need for the next part of the quest and the next clue. For example I may give them so many paces from a point which will take them to the mailbox. There they'll find a map piece and a pair of binoculars. The next clue will have them use the binoculars to spot something that will be the location of the next clue. I'll use a compass, shovel, etc. I think I have that age group figured out. This will be too difficult for the younger group so I need activities that they can do to earn a map piece. I need your ideas as to activities for 7 and 8 year olds to do that will seem pirate related, take time and be fun. Both groups will end up with a treasure map that they will have to put together then figure out where the hidden treasure is. The boys each have a Disney carry on bag that is shaped like a treasure chest so I will load those with party favors and that will be the treasure at the end. So help me out with activities and pirate party foods...Please.

What a great idea! I do not consider myself creative, but I remembered seeing something in Disney's Family Fun magazine. The website is great. Hope this link works.

http://familyfun.go.com/parties/parties-by-theme/pirate-parties/pirate-party-704668/

Also, Oriental Trading company has a huge pirate line perfect for favors and often decorations. If you sign up for their e-mails, you might be able to get a discount or free shipping.

Good luck!
 
I'm working on planning a birthday party for my soon to be 8 and 13 year olds. I'm going to do it together, but have activities to keep their friends in 2 groups. We've decided to do it the weekend after Halloween. The kids have picked a Pirate theme and we will ask the guests to dress as pirates. I've started gathering decorations and I'm praying the weather is nice. I'll try to turn the deck into a pirate ship. For activities I want to have a treasure hunt for each group. The older kids I want to send on a quest, giving a clue that will lead them to a piece of a treasure map, an item they'll need for the next part of the quest and the next clue. For example I may give them so many paces from a point which will take them to the mailbox. There they'll find a map piece and a pair of binoculars. The next clue will have them use the binoculars to spot something that will be the location of the next clue. I'll use a compass, shovel, etc. I think I have that age group figured out. This will be too difficult for the younger group so I need activities that they can do to earn a map piece. I need your ideas as to activities for 7 and 8 year olds to do that will seem pirate related, take time and be fun. Both groups will end up with a treasure map that they will have to put together then figure out where the hidden treasure is. The boys each have a Disney carry on bag that is shaped like a treasure chest so I will load those with party favors and that will be the treasure at the end. So help me out with activities and pirate party foods...Please.

Check out Oriental Trading Co. My friend did a Pirate themed party a few years back for her two boys. I don't remember the activities but I know they have stuff and it's not too expensive. Don't forget to have some Pirate booty at the party!

At work waiting for my client. Then going to run some errands and have a healthy lunch. Up slightly from Friday still. I think it's the stress. I will get 1 or 2 workouts in later. And maybe do the weight loss yoga DVD. Drinking a large cup of hot tea and my water so I should be good at least early today.

I think I better make myself a list of what needs to get done today so I don't forget anything.

Have a great Thursday! The weekend's almost here!
 
Hi, everyone. I'm sorry I haven't made the time to catch up with everyone. I am feeling really terrible about that but feel like all I can handle right now is mostly lurking.

I am so down in the dumps today that I can't even stand to be around myself. I have been so darn "good" and had a stinkin' .2 loss this morning at my WW weigh in. I can't even describe how devastated I felt when I opened my booklet and saw "-.2". But, fortunately or unfortunately, at least I know I don't have to describe it here -- I think many of you understand.

Sadly, all I could think of was that I worked out 4x this week including a 4.3 mile walk (yes, I know I could have added more workouts but I am so wiped out that I just couldn't and it kills me that my friend has lost 70 pounds without ever exercising 5 minutes in that entire time. It's true. She is the first to admit it. It stinks.)

I didn't eat any junk food at all whatsoever this week. At all. Every stinkin' bite I put in my mouth was weighed or portioned and journaled. I turned down so many delicious foods I would have loved to have.

Even all those really hungry days I had this week, I was so vigilant about not giving in, choosing snacks that were healthy and that were fuel for my body and not junk. It's just so hard to keep doing this. :sad1:

It's days like this when you just want to throw in the towel. I almost didn't stay for my meeting. I just feel like "what's the use?" though I'm the first one to say that the healthier living is the benefit in and of itself regardless of the scale. Yes, I know all the right answers. Today I'm not feeling it. Not a bit.
 














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