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

[mommyof2Pirates]

Making some more Disney plans for our trip. We're doing TIW instead of the Dining plan which will be good for my weight! LOL! DH and I are also going to treat ourselves to the Segway Tour of WS! I'm so excited to do that. We are canceling a few of our reservations.

Great job getting in the walk today, especially with being so busy. Your disney plans sound great. The segway tour should be a neat experience. I cant wait to hear about it.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Evening everybody

Checking in after a busy work weekend. Had my test done on Fri. Now its a matter of waiting for the biopsy and then i go back to discuss it with the Dr. It is NOT a fun test. He offered to give me play by play so to speak as he worked, but I declined. If i want that much information I'll just go to med. school. Was uncomfortable for the rest of the night after it was done =. So came home watched Iron Man 2 and relaxed.

This week should be easier, yet also busy. Have my 10k on Sat. morning and then Onslow's vet is having an open house in the afternoon. Its going to be a fun day

I need advice on how to dress for Sat. we're probably talking 50's to start out with temp wise. I'm only walking it, but I plan on moving at a brisk pace. This will be the first time I do a 10k as a race and have it start in the morning.

Also any thoughts on breakfast would be helpful too.

Thanks everybody

 

[Connie96]

Connie – You have been doing such a fantastic job with your plans and your recaps. Keep it up, my friend! You've so GOT this!

Thanks Cam! I gotta tell you - You are SO good at this. I read your responses to me and to everyone else and I'm always just amazed at your positivity and your total support of each of us. Thank you SO much for being here.

All in all, I am calling the weekend a huge success, food and activity-wise. Between my 8 miles Saturday and all the walking at the parade yesterday, I think I might have compensated pretty well for the 3 dessert treats I ate.

What a fantastic weekend. Talk about an iron will! I am in awe.

Okay my friends I need some parenting advice...

My DD isn't there yet, but I think you're on the right track. Help her find a method that will work for her, lay down the law and stick to your guns. It's all you can do and she will be better off for learning the lesson. And, remember, you're not doling out "punishment". You are simply allowing her to experience the consequences of her own actions. Good luck.

Well, folks, I'm at home. Not at gymnastics. Could't even talk her into going tonight. "Why would I? I'm quitting." When I asked her how it felt to say "I'm quitting" she said "relieved, a little excited, and maybe a little sad."

With an answer like that, it sounds like she really does have a pretty good handle on this.

As for running with you, maybe yall can do one or two days a week and you can keep the rest for yourself. I always liked running by myself, but lately I'm really glad when my mom comes with me because I've been having a motivation problem. And, on those really long runs, I really like having the company.

Going to see the 25th anniv showing of "Back to the Future" Ds told us about it last night so while he was getting tickets for him and gf he got us tickets.

That is so cool! I *loved* that movie. Can you believe 1985 was actually 25 whole years ago??

She told me that 7th grade is a big adjustment and that she is just working things out for herself. She did finally get it worked out and became a straight A student by the end of the year.

Question for you runners, anyone have runner's knee?

Around here, kids start changing classes early. I thought it was nuts when I heard that, but based on what y'all are saying, I guess I'm glad they're introducing it earlier than they used to. I hope you get good news on Thursday.

I haven't had knee problems, but I'm with others. Take it easy and don't make it worse. Between now and your 5K, maybe just walk. Show up for your 5K - try to run if you feel ready, but don't be afraid to walk your way to the finish.

Connie-CONGRATS on signing up for your first half marathon!

Thanks! It finally feels real and i'm really excited.

As far as dd forgetting that assignment tonight - she found her own way to save me , she remembers the assignment and has done it on regular paper and will just staple it to the handout to turn in tomorrow. Phew!!!

Not only did she save YOU, but she solved the problem on her own and THAT is something. You've got a smart young lady there!

Today has been a good, OP day.

You are doing so well! That loss=

for an OP day! And if I'm doing well, it is thanks, in no small part, to you guys! Thank you!

That is awesome connie. I know what you mean about the fear of injury and wasting money. I feel the same about our disney trip. I worry about getting injured all the time. I think we will be ok. Just be smart about your training. I am so excited for you.

It feels so good to have made it "real". As silly as it sounds, I felt physically stronger after I registered. And, as usual, I didn't really want to run sprints this evening, but having registered for the race today, I really DID want to train.

I guess a girl cant have it all.

It's always something, isn't it?! So glad Nana is doing better. And, OMG, Ryan's comment in SS! Kids are just awesome!

Been a good day despite the coughing.
Making some more Disney plans for our trip. DH and I are also going to treat ourselves to the Segway Tour of WS!

I hear ya on the coughing. I was sick more than a week ago and the cough still isn't gone completely.

for Disney plans and a Segway Tour!

Now its a matter of waiting for the biopsy and then i go back to discuss it with the Dr.

I need advice on how to dress for Sat. we're probably talking 50's to start out with temp wise. I'm only walking it, but I plan on moving at a brisk pace. This will be the first time I do a 10k as a race and have it start in the morning.

Also any thoughts on breakfast would be helpful too.

Thinking of you as you await your test results.

As far as how to dress for the race - you know what was comfortable and what wasn't during training, so go by that and layer on top if needed.

Same advice for breakfast - think about what you usually eat in the hours leading up to your training and go from there. Before a morning run (race or training) I like to go mostly carbs - oatmeal or cereal or something like that - about an hour or so before I get started running.

Good luck with your race! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I need advice on how to dress for Sat. we're probably talking 50's to start out with temp wise. I'm only walking it, but I plan on moving at a brisk pace. This will be the first time I do a 10k as a race and have it start in the morning.

I am sending good thoughts your way while you patiently wait for your results.

I just did my race last wk and it was in the low 50's. I had on capri's and a short sleeve top. I did have a jacket to keep on until the race started that I handed off to my parents. I was a bit chilly until about 1/2 mile into the run then it felt great.

 

[Connie96]

Well, I started out today without a specific plan and here is how it played out:

Breakfast - granola bar and yogurt
Morning break - walk
Lunch - Lunch was going to be Amy's veggie lasagna, but I got an email from Fazoli's: one day only, free spaghetti with purchase of drink. I'm game. So... Fazoli's spaghetti w/meat sauce, Caesar side salad with about a tablespoon's worth of fat free Italian dressing. (Note: no breadsticks and no bites of my sister's turtle cheescake - even when she said "just one bite?")
Snack - string cheese, orange
Dinner - tiny baked sweet potato with half a string cheese, steamed green beans
Workout - sprints, followed by the turkey cutlet I didn't eat at dinner time.

Watching the Cowboys lose tonight. (There's still the entire 4th quarter to go but, unfortunately, I don't see them coming back from 38-20.) I really miss watching the 'boys play back in the mid-nineties with Jimmy Johnson. Back when they didn't suck! I mean, yeah, the 93-yard punt return in the 2nd quarter was pretty friggin' awesome but they just can't maintain a lead to save their lives!

Tomorrow's plan: lunch with Mom, location unknown; 5-ish mile run.

Y'all have a good night!

 

[SettinSail]

Crazy busy weekend here -- As I was telling Taryn, Friday night I baked my famous pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for about 4 hours (from set up to clean up) and made about 18 dozen of them. I am pleased to report that I have not eaten a single one. Not even a bite.

WOW, that's impressive Sweets in general and cookie dough in specific are BIG weaknesses of mine. I could never do that!
Sounds like a wonderful weekend

Okay my friends I need some parenting advice....

I can only say "Welcome to the club" Just kidding! I agree with Tayrn's advice, don't give any free passes. You know what a good "punishment" is for your child and it should only take a couple of times for her to change the behavior. We struggle with similar issues and it also started in 7th grade although DS started MS in 6th grade. We are still working with him in 8th grade although we have not seen the light at the end of the tunnel yet. He did not bring any books home last night and poor thing mentioned that he had a test today in front of his Dad. DS said he didn't need to study for the test and DH just let him have it verbally! Today, we actually got a call from one of his teachers telling us he is cutting up too much in class We had 7 good years of perfect grades, high test scores, good behavior reports, etc but since last year it is one thing after another.
We never know what is coming next and we are just trying to keep him on the right path as best we can...

Just a quick fly by to say:

I JUST REGISTERED FOR MY FIRST HALF-MARATHON!!!

I will leave you for the night with a funny story about my 5 year old.

Good luck getting the 2 pounds off

Tayrn: I thought I quoted you as well - sounds like AK feels very stongly about her decision and that would make me feel better. If she can just step down to the next level, sounds like a good alternative. I would not be sure what to do if she was waffling. At least you have not paid the $ for the items that start the next week. Keep us posted and hang in there

Back to for me

Everyone have a great day

Shawn

 

[flipflopmom]

Just a short post to say hello. Had a nice relaxing weekend. Off to the movies tonight. Going to see the 25th anniv showing of "Back to the Future" Ds told us about it last night so while he was getting tickets for him and gf he got us tickets.

Hey Dona! Glad you had a relaxing weekend!

GREAT IDEA on the folder!! She's already carrying one so she doesn't have to lug all the binders around (a teacher suggested that) so we're going to have her just expand a little. As far as dd forgetting that assignment tonight - she found her own way to save me , she remembers the assignment and has done it on regular paper and will just staple it to the handout to turn in tomorrow. Phew!!! About the weight gain you're worried about for your dd...my dd took cheer down a step this year from a national to regional team, which means she went from 4 days/week at the gym to 2, and she has gained some weight and really lost a lot of upper body strength! I took her to an open tumbling last night and she was the one who commented on it. You're probably right about her running with you..hard to give up that alone time but you're being a great role model and a great mom. DH and I are alternating taking dd out with us (I walk, he runs) - we just started that a few weeks ago. Is it a little tough for you with dd stopping her competitions? All that craziness and all that time involved...it'll be an adjustment! Then you'll be

Jenn - Hope the folder works. AK has been carrying one for YEARS, and it makes a huge difference. She will occasionally forget a book she needs to go with the paper, but sometimes putting a star on the paper, or a note in her planner when she used one helped.

Thanks for the BTDT. We came up with a plan for her. I'll expand more on my emotions below for everyone.

As for keeping her in shape, running together might work. But, I think something like Monday and Thursday afternoons with her, Tuesday and Friday mornings by yourself, and a long run together on Saturday or Sunday would be good. I wouldn’t want you to lose “alone” time. I’m not an expert, but thinking back to C25K, I would think 3x a week would be enough for her. I'll leave you to decide how frequently you want/need to run.

Thanks CC. And thanks for the PM. I'm reading and processing still. You are such a sweetie!! I mean that from the bottom of my heart!

Keep your head up Taryn. I think this would be good for both of you. It doesnt mean you cant get an alone run in here and there. I always thought I loved being alone but after running with my friend last weekend I really enjoyed it.

I'm thinking I might actually get the runs in, they'll be short, no more than 5K, but at least I'll do them, I hope!

I ate within my points and I am planning to get on the TM tonight. I honestly hate this machine but by the time I had dinner done it was 615p and pitch black out...then it started to pour. I am glad the cooler weather is here but I enjoyed the summer time and being able to run at night. I guess a girl cant have it all.

Totally know what you mean! Having the SAMe issues, except no treadmill here! And over Ryan's story!

Been a good day despite the coughing. Walked 3 1/2 miles with Redwalker this morning. Didn't get any other walks in or exercise. Had french toast and bacon for supper. Just had my last honey crisp apple! I really need to find some more tomorrow!

I love breakfast for dinner! Hope you feel better soon!

Had my test done on Fri. Now its a matter of waiting for the biopsy and then i go back to discuss it with the Dr. It is NOT a fun test. He offered to give me play by play so to speak as he worked, but I declined. If i want that much information I'll just go to med. school.

Hope you recovered okay! Good luck on your race!

Thanks Cam! I gotta tell you - You are SO good at this. I read your responses to me and to everyone else and I'm always just amazed at your positivity and your total support of each of us. Thank you SO much for being here. !

Isn't she amazing!

Tomorrow's plan: lunch with Mom, location unknown; 5-ish mile run. Y'all have a good night!

You are doing so great!


Well, since it's official... I talked to her coach, who was completely dumbfounded. She said she's been working really, really hard, seems completely happy. That hurt. A lot. I think the crux of it is that she is burned out. Completely. She's been doing pre-team or team since she was 4. 2 years ago, we went through a fight to get her there, made her stick out the season. End of season, Daddy got sick. He took her one day a week that summer, and they spent the day together. It was easy to keep her in gym, but we let her miss during the summer if we were doing something with him. When he died, it was her escape, she didn't/couldn't think about it there.

I think the emotional toil of last year is playing on her. She just needs a break. She said she doesn't feel like she knows what our house looks like, she just wants some family time. She crawled up in my lap and asked to snuggle. I think she felt disconnected from the family. Maybe the gym dad dying played into it a bit, but she just wants to be with us for a while. She's been calling me 4 or 5 times while we are at VT games, she's just going through a phase of some sort.

The coach offered for her to come 2x a week instead of 3, and it was met with an adamant NO! So, she's dropping to the skills class. Maybe she'll regain confidence and enthusiasm. She says "I love gymnastics. I'll still be a gymnast. I just won't compete." I think she'll find the grass isn't greener, and get bored by spring. We did discuss her coming back in the summer, and they were agreeable if she keeps up her strength. Brad and I made a plan with her to do a "strength chart" they gave her a minimum of 3 days a week after homework, She'll run with me at least 2x a week, and go to gym one night a week. Hopefully all this combined will keep her fitness level up.

I feel like another death has occured. We've been doing this so long, it's all we know. She's so stinking good. I mean, she won All Around several times last year, and was the state beam champ. I have so many close friends there. Is is an answer to prayers with money/time? Maybe. Be careful what you wish for.

I got my bloodwork results yesterday from last week's testing, and was mostly pleased! My total cholesterol was down 30 points, 134. Brought up good cholesterol by 14 points. Brought down bad by 32 points. Total cholesterol/HDL level went from 6.1 to 3.3 with a note "Coronary risk factor - less than average risk", less than 4.4 ratio is optimal. My glucose level was a bit high 100, want it to be 99 or under, but I just realized why. We were supposed to fast, but black coffee was okay. I drink it black, but Hazelnut flavored. I bet there's a trace of sugar in that.

The body fat analysis was just on a scale. I'm wondering if the extra loose skin played into that number, I do have quite a bit on my stomach.. I'm trying not to stress over that, don't have extra emotion for that right now.

And that folks, is all I have time for this am. Thanks for all the encouragement yesterday. Hate that I just jumped on when I needed it. Still wiping the tears with the towel, but hopefully, I can throw it down and step on it soon! GREAT ADVICE!!!!

My friend got home from Houston late last night. Sad reunion with her kids, I'm sure. I felt so bad for her being out there alone.... Keep her in your prayers. Tough times ahead.

Taryn

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning!

My mom decided that if she can, she'd go into work early today. Well, one of the keys to making that happen is if I get up and do something for her. It's really easy and I know how to do it, so no problem there. So guess who actually got up when her alarm went off this morning?!?!?!

Have a great day everyone!

Lindsay: Great day yesterday! Sorry about the weather. I know you like to run outside.

on DH's nana. FWIW, I was diagnosed with an ear infection a few days after going off a course of antibiotics. Lately, I've been truly convinced that "Anything is possible."

Ryan just cracks me up.

Have a great day today!

Tracey: Sounds like you had a great day too!

Maureen: Sending for good test results.

Have a great time at your 10K!

(I'm no help for either of your questions , but I see Connie responded.)

Thanks Cam! I gotta tell you - You are SO good at this. I read your responses to me and to everyone else and I'm always just amazed at your positivity and your total support of each of us. Thank you SO much for being here.

That is so, so, so true!

for an OP day! And if I'm doing well, it is thanks, in no small part, to you guys! Thank you!

Thanks!

Yesterday looks good. I'm guessing that spaghetti works into your plan well with all the running you do.

for a great day today!

Shawn: Good luck with DS. Just a thought with this. My neighbor doesn't bring her social studies book home ever because she has online access to it. At first, when I heard she doesn't bring her book home, I flipped out. She had to show me what online access meant before I calmed down. When I had online access, it meant something very different. I got more like study questions, extra visuals, and extra lectures AND that wasn't until college. She has access to the entire book. Like I said, just a thought.

Thanks Taryn! I think AK made the right decision for herself. I understand what you are saying, though, as she is definitely an accomplished gymnast. It is a positive that she can still go back in the summer if she continues to train on her own and with the skills class.

for your test results! I am so proud of you!

on your loss.

 

[my3princes]

My life is already busy and i don't start full time until next week. Yesterday was DS13s yearly checkup, today is DS15 and tomorrow is my dentist appt. I needed to get as many appts out of the way as I can before I start next week. I can't ask for time off for a while. DH will have to take care of any additional appts over the next few months. All was well with Hunter's appt yesterday I need to get ready as I need to go to the bank before picking Nick up.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Well, I started out today without a specific plan and here is how it played out:

I would say overall your day was still good. Great job turning away the dessert.

Well, since it's official... I talked to her coach, who was completely dumbfounded. She said she's been working really, really hard, seems completely happy. That hurt. A lot. I think the crux of it is that she is burned out. Completely. She's been doing pre-team or team since she was 4. 2 years ago, we went through a fight to get her there, made her stick out the season. End of season, Daddy got sick. He took her one day a week that summer, and they spent the day together. It was easy to keep her in gym, but we let her miss during the summer if we were doing something with him. When he died, it was her escape, she didn't/couldn't think about it there.

Taryn I honestly think the right decision was made for AK. Listen to us talk about how we are constantly going, going, going. As much as AK enjoys gymnastics like you said she must just be burnt out. Its better to let her take a break now then to continue to push herself to the point where she hates gymnastics all together. You have a great plan started for her and maybe she will change her mind and restart in the spring. Dont look at this as an end to something but as a new beginning.

for everything you are going through right now.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Tuesday's QOTD- If you could spend an hour with any famous person who would it be and why?

I think I would choose my favorite singer Tim Mcgraw. I would just love to hear his story of where he came from and how he got to where he is today. I would also love to hear how he keeps his marriage and family so strong.

 

[my3princes]

I finally found enough time to read through the last couple of days. You are all inspiring. I simply don't have time to respond individually. Keep up the good work.

Deb

 

[tigger813]

Good morning!

Don't know how this happened but today I'm down 3.2 pounds from yesterday. I guess what I ate over the weekend was crap and I got rid of it yesterday. I didn't eat a lot and drank a reasonable amount of water and green tea.

Off to work shortly and then I'll come home and get in a few miles on the elliptical before going to DD1s book fair with her and then bring her home to start baking cupcakes for DD2s b'day tomorrow. I'll probably take her to lunch tomorrow after school and to pick out a DS game for herself. We got her a couple of them but I will let her pick out one she really wants. I may get myself one too that I saw.

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

liesel, glad that you had a good time in NM!

jennz, for your issues with your DD. We started seeing this issue last year in grade school -- got a B in math due to late homework receiving half credit. At our new charter school they don't fool around. It's late, it's a zero. No exceptions except for illness. Online grades showing how that zero drops your average like a stone is a good reminder. So is loss of TV. But we are still working through it. He is getting mostly A's and high B's so it's not the end of the world. I think you give them the skills they need, set them up for success and let them stumble sometimes. It's hard but I won't always be there to help so I feel he has to figure it out for himself. That and I blame it on his disconnected brain because I remember this article on NPR http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124119468
Good luck! She's a good girl, she'll do fine.

Just a quick fly by to say:

I JUST REGISTERED FOR MY FIRST HALF-MARATHON!!!

I've been training for it and now it's official. Saturday, November 20.

You are going to rock it, Connie!

Just a short post to say hello. Had a nice relaxing weekend. Off to the movies tonight. Going to see the 25th anniv showing of "Back to the Future" Ds told us about it last night so while he was getting tickets for him and gf he got us tickets.

Hope that you enjoyed the movie!

I'll find out Thursday if we are having a repeat of the situation in 8th grade. Fingers crossed that all is well. She's not the most organized or focused kid, so we never know what we will hear at teacher conferences.

Question for you runners, anyone have runner's knee? And if so what did you do about it? I'm really bummed. I was actually going to run my first official 5K this weekend, but not sure I should push it. Thoughts?

Good luck with the school thing!

Take it easy on the knee. Have you tried ice? Ibuprofen? How old are your shoes? I'm sure one of the more experienced runners will pipe on here. As a new runner, who is older, I just take it easy on myself as much as needed to avoid any bigger injury. Try the 5K and if it's too much, stop.

wow tonight we had grilled chicken, rice in an instant microwave bag, and corn in a steamer microwave bag. and that was before I read your post.

Great minds think alike!

Tracey, glad that you are feeling better!

Checking in after a busy work weekend. Had my test done on Fri. Now its a matter of waiting for the biopsy and then i go back to discuss it with the Dr. It is NOT a fun test. He offered to give me play by play so to speak as he worked, but I declined. If i want that much information I'll just go to med. school. Was uncomfortable for the rest of the night after it was done =. So came home watched Iron Man 2 and relaxed.

Sending good thoughts your way for good results!

I can only say "Welcome to the club" Just kidding! I agree with Tayrn's advice, don't give any free passes. You know what a good "punishment" is for your child and it should only take a couple of times for her to change the behavior. We struggle with similar issues and it also started in 7th grade although DS started MS in 6th grade. We are still working with him in 8th grade although we have not seen the light at the end of the tunnel yet. He did not bring any books home last night and poor thing mentioned that he had a test today in front of his Dad. DS said he didn't need to study for the test and DH just let him have it verbally! Today, we actually got a call from one of his teachers telling us he is cutting up too much in class We had 7 good years of perfect grades, high test scores, good behavior reports, etc but since last year it is one thing after another.
We never know what is coming next and we are just trying to keep him on the right path as best we can...

Bless your heart! We're all in the same boat!

Taryn, sounds like AK needs some home time. She's a smart, sweet girl (like her Mom) and it will work out. Great job on the improvements in your bloodwork! Sending good thoughts for your friend as she goes through this difficult time.

CC, nice of you to get up to help your Mom!

My life is already busy and i don't start full time until next week. Yesterday was DS13s yearly checkup, today is DS15 and tomorrow is my dentist appt. I needed to get as many appts out of the way as I can before I start next week. I can't ask for time off for a while. DH will have to take care of any additional appts over the next few months. All was well with Hunter's appt yesterday I need to get ready as I need to go to the bank before picking Nick up.

for a great appointment for Hunter! It will be an adjustment for your new schedule but I know you can do it -- look at all the stuff that you juggle now!

Tuesday's QOTD- If you could spend an hour with any famous person who would it be and why?

I'll say Jon Stewart because he is so funny and I could use some laughs!

Have a great day all!

 

[jennz]

Lisa thanks!

Taryn to you, it'll be a big adjustment for all of you. I know you are proud of dd to say what she is feeling and wants to do, that had to be tough for her. Very mature of her to be able to realize that she is missing home and family!

Connie - so true, dd did find a solution to her own problem. I was so relieved to not have to enforce no trick-or-treating I overlooked that!

my3princes...I am with you (again!)...I start training next week from 9 - 2 for 5 weeks, plus working my regular hours (well I'll drop down to 15) and I planned on getting everything done this week, appointments etc. Lots of running around - good calorie burn!

Settinsail....tween/teenagers! Ugh. Just when you know your child everything turns upside down! When it's not stressing me out it's fun to watch them become young adults.

CC so what did you do with your extra time this morning?

Bad storms heading this way...my dogs are freakin out a little, lots of power outages. We sure need the rain though! I might end up with a flashlight and my book in the basement later. Not such a bad thing.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Don't know how this happened but today I'm down 3.2 pounds from yesterday.

Wow thats excellent. Keep up the good work.

Bad storms heading this way...my dogs are freakin out a little, lots of power outages. We sure need the rain though! I might end up with a flashlight and my book in the basement later. Not such a bad thing.

Good luck with the storms. As long as I knew my house would be ok I would be fine with getting locked in a basement with a flashlight and a book too.

 

[Connie96]

I feel like another death has occured. We've been doing this so long, it's all we know. She's so stinking good. I mean, she won All Around several times last year, and was the state beam champ. I have so many close friends there. Is is an answer to prayers with money/time? Maybe. Be careful what you wish for.

I got my bloodwork results yesterday from last week's testing, and was mostly pleased!

All I can think to say is - try not to focus on what AK is not doing and focus on the break you're getting. You need it. She needs it. You'll have a little more time to get your PC business off the ground. A little more time to breathe. And, when she's ready for more competition, you'll be ready too.

The bloodwork results sound great! Well done!

Oh, and if they only did the body fat analysis on the scale, how is that any more accurate than estimates you can look up on the internet? Yeah, that's about as accurate as guessing your AGE by looking at the scale! If you really want to know your fat percentage, I'd think your best bet is to ask your doctor to do the caliper or water submersion thing.

Hang in there, Taryn.

My mom decided that if she can, she'd go into work early today. Well, one of the keys to making that happen is if I get up and do something for her. It's really easy and I know how to do it, so no problem there. So guess who actually got up when her alarm went off this morning?!?!?!

Yesterday looks good. I'm guessing that spaghetti works into your plan well with all the running you do.

So you're awake and your mom's out of the house early, what to do now? (Back AWAY from the laundry!! )

Well, truth be told, I'm sure I had more spaghetti than I probably should have, but everything else about the day was right on track, so I think it's fine. It probably would have been better to have that lunch today since I've got a longer run tonight, but then it wouldn't have been FREE! All told, I'm perfectly happy with how yesterday stacked up.

Have a good one, CC!

My life is already busy and i don't start full time until next week. Yesterday was DS13s yearly checkup, today is DS15 and tomorrow is my dentist appt. I needed to get as many appts out of the way as I can before I start next week. I can't ask for time off for a while. DH will have to take care of any additional appts over the next few months. All was well with Hunter's appt yesterday I need to get ready as I need to go to the bank before picking Nick up.

Sounds like you've got it all under control!

Tuesday's QOTD- If you could spend an hour with any famous person who would it be and why?

I've never really thought much about it but, I'd say Condoleezza Rice, I think. She's just always really impressed me by how much she has accomplished and how tough she is. That lady can hold her own with the most powerful people in the world and she looks good doing it.

Bad storms heading this way...my dogs are freakin out a little, lots of power outages. We sure need the rain though! I might end up with a flashlight and my book in the basement later.

Stay safe!

 

[50sjayne]

I am finally caught up!. Been busy but have been here catching up-- just not posting...

Tuesday's QOTD- If you could spend an hour with any famous person who would it be and why?

I think I would choose my favorite singer Tim Mcgraw. I would just love to hear his story of where he came from and how he got to where he is today. I would also love to hear how he keeps his marriage and family so strong.

Dr. Wayne Dyer. I need him. When I listen to him-- things always work out.

Well my head is finally clear for the first time in weeks-- this is day 3 of him being on vacation. I still have a sort of 'out my cold dead hands' at the moment but I really feel I'm getting better. I am a little worried about him though-- sometimes. Did I mention he is 17 years younger? Lol...like I told LisaH--it's more a Harold & Maude thing...lol. I give credit for this board and being around such strong sensible women.
Gotta go to work. Am down to 131...

 

[Connie96]

One more thing... Has anyone heard from jenanderson lately?? Even when she's been busy, she's still always set us up for Healthy Habits and I don't see anything for this week so I'm feeling a little worried about her.

Jen, I hope you're doing okay and that you'll be back soon.

 

[tigger813]

One more thing... Has anyone heard from jenanderson lately?? Even when she's been busy, she's still always set us up for Healthy Habits and I don't see anything for this week so I'm feeling a little worried about her.

Jen, I hope you're doing okay and that you'll be back soon.

I was thinking the same thing about Jen! Hope everything is going ok! We miss you!!!!!