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

[keenercam]

Tracey -I hope you feel better really soon! I am glad your DD understands that Mommy doesn't feel well. Maybe it is good that she doesn't have a lot of games to choose from yet; I bet she'll enjoy mastering whatever she has now and then can enjoy another new one later.

 

[Cupcaker]

Hi everyone,

nothing really new. still busy with classes and work, but its progressing my scale tricked me yesterday and said I was a pound lighter. I knew I shouldnt have trusted it. Oh and I found the culprit of who was making me eat and not feel satisfied the other day...TOM. Yup a week early Last month he was a week late. I hope this explains why I havent really lost any weight this week. I do have to say that I dont feel motivated to exercise. I have also been too busy to pack in the fruits and vegetables. So maybe its really me and not TOM who is not making the scale move. Hmmm...interesting. Hope the rest of the day is good for you all. Almost friday!!! Any halloween plans? Im staying home with my BF to pass out candy. We havent had a halloween together in years (he usually is working) so it will be nice to spend it with him.

Nick's appointment went okay. We're concerned about his dizziness and near blackout, but they don't see anything wrong with his heart so that's good. He needs to give up caffiene (soda) for 2 months to see if things improve, if not he'll need to see a neurologist just to be 100% sure that it's just him. We may also have his vision checked again though it was done less than a year ago. We'll have vision insurance through my new job starting Dec 1 so we'll wait until then.

Hopefully its the caffeine and nothing else

I'm really focused again! I was worried with being sick that I wouldn't be able to get back on track. Don't know if I'll do any running tonight as I'm afraid that I'll start coughing too much. I will get some good fast music and walk to the beat!

Good for you! You always inspire me to stay on track with how focused you are.

I finished my first half marathon on 10.10.10 (cool number, hunh??) and met two of the BLs during the race - Jay and Mark, who were so friendly and nice!! I have kind of ambivalent feelings about the race. I know in my heart that I should be so happy and proud of myself that I finished - and believe me, I am...but that darn competitive voice in my ear keeps whispering "If you hadn't walked for a few minutes you could probably have done it faster...better...stronger..." AARGH!!! I' am working on being happy about my own achievements but it is hard...

Thats a huge accomplishment Like others have said, it was your first marathon. Dont worry about the time. Its just something to compete for next time - lowering your time.

Sat: is going to be a very busy day, but i will post as soon as I am able to. In the afternoon Onslow's vet is having her annual open house, so he gets to go to a party and have his pic taken if we can keep him still So its 10k in the morning and pet party in the afternoon. At night I think I'll just collapse

Thats one busy weekend. about the dry cleaning. I would have taken it as fact if you hadnt found the real answer. Good luck this saturday!

Today was tough. I was tired all day so I was feeling hungry all day. I kept contemplating different snacks but, I didn't have any decent options, so I just toughed it out. That doesn't always work, but at least I got thru today.

Good job! It seems like it paid off..Congrats for being the BL!!

I am really missing all the chatter, but I've been working and busy straight out lately. Plus a bad number on the scale Friday has put me into a total tailspin.

Remember that was just one day and thats not the end. Numbers can change. All that busy-ness may have something to do with it. Are you eating regular meals? at regular times? Losing weight is definitely hard. Youve done a great job with all that weight you have lost. You have it in you to lose a few more IF you feel like you need to.

UGH! I just can't win!!!! Now I've come down with a bladder infection!

So sorry you got sick again! Hopefully it will go away as fast as it came.

As for me, tomorrow is my weigh in day for WW and I am really hoping to cross into a new "decade" which will also put me at a number I've been trying to get back to for well over a year. I'm not living on salads and carrots. I'm eating normal foods in smaller portions. And if that means that the losses are slower, I have to be okay with that.

Cam, my fingers are crossed for you. I think your approach is very reasonable. Because after your goal is reached, then what? But if youre already eating regular food, just smaller portions, then theres no big adjustment. BTW, those cupcakes are adorable. Let me know how they turn out.

On average, I only lose about 2 pounds a month. But, in 7 weeks on this challenge, I've lost 9 pounds
So I'm due for a little slow period I guess.
I'm going to stick with it. (sometimes I don't know if I'm talking to others on this Board or talking to myself)

Yay for the 9 pounds!!! the S&B club name is hilarious.

I'm just getting over a head cold that was driving me nuts for almost 2 weeks. My nose was Rudolph red and so sore from having to blow it every five seconds! I've only ran twice in the last two weeks because I just felt like crap, which is really making me nervous because my 10k is this Sunday. I feel very unprepared.

Sorry to hear that. Are you feeling better now so you can get more runs in before Sunday? I hope it works out

My plan for today has pretty much went down the drain. I had a meltdown while studying and completely gave up. Now, I'm all stressed out and I can't stop eating. The goal for the next few minutes is to use my sister's advice: Breathe.

What happened?

I have not been eating too well the past 2 weeks. I was up a pound last friday, and today up another 2, so I need to get back on track. I know being back on here will so help me with that.

Glad youre back and your internet was fixed

 

[mikamah]

Tracey-I hope you are feeling better real soon. I'm sure dd will love having some dsi time this afternoon.

Cam-Those cupcakes are stinking adorable. You are sooo clever. I have been reading off and on the past couple weeks, and you are always such a wonderful support to anyone who needs it, and always seem to know just what to say to make someone feel better. I hope you see that new decade tomorrow at ww. You deserve it.

Deb- congrats on the new job. I'm so glad something else came along so quickly after the paper store job.

Dreamer- glad you're having a good week!! Keep it up, and i"m hoping it will rub off on me a little.

Connie- Congrats on signing up for your first half marathon!!!! How exciting for you. You sound like you're rocking your training, and will do awesome at your first half. Whoo hoo on being the biggest loser too!!! You are an inspiration!!

CC- congrats on your new job. You do sound like you are such a caring teacher and put so much thought and work into your teaching. How's the foot doing? Hope all is going well for you.

Bree- Sounds like you've been crazy busy, girl. I hope the foot isn't anything serious. I had read that if you have some ache or pain while running that you should take 3 full days off from running, not counting the day you ran and it started to hurt, and then run again and see how it is. I did that 3 days before my race last weekend, and it did make a difference. It was the ball of my foot that was hurting, and the rest did help, and I started back slowly after the race. Icing it may help too after any running or exercise. That is great you upped your calories and saw a loss. It's so true, 2000 calories of good food is so much harder to get in than 2000 calories of junk. Like nachos.

Shawn- 9 pounds in 7 weeks is pretty awesome. Funny on the chocolate chips. Well, even if you finished them all off, at least you can't go buy more. Nice that the yoga poses are getting easier, the longer you do them. It's amazing how we can build up our endurance just by not giving up.

Pamela-You are such an inspiration to me. You have done so well, and I'm sure that number is so frustrating to you, but try to remember how far you have come, and remember that it is just a number, and how you feel and look is so much more important. Hang in there.

Taryn Hugs to you and AK on her big decision to make about gymnastics. It sounds like you have a good plan for her to take some time away and maintain her fitness so if she decides to do it again, she will be able to. I think you posted the I hope you Dance lyrics a while back, and that is all you can hope for is that she will do what she wants to do and follow her heart, and be happy. She sounds like a very smart and caring girl, and I hope you all will enjoy some down time at home together. How did you adjust to DH being home again at night? Hope it's all going well.

DVCcruiser- I was running down your street yesterday, and the trees in the cemetary are soooo beautiful right now. Of course today's rain probably didn't help that. Hope ds is doing ok now.

Octoberbride- Happy anniversary!! I figure it's this month. Exciting you have a race coming up this weekend. Last weekend for my race, it was cold in the morning, around 45, and I wore a sweatshirt, but when we went to the start line, I put in in my car, and we jogged around and chit chatted, and i felt pretty warm when the race started. I know I would have had to pull it off pretty quick if I had kept it on. I don't rmemeber if it was you talking about pre race food, but I have a banana and chobani yogurt before I run every time, and it usually holds me quite nicely, and it's never given me any indigestion. I haven't done 10k yet, but think I would add a bagel or toast for a longer race. Goog luck this weekend.

RoseHope you are feeling better soon and the stress level starts to come down soon. Thanks for the advice on half training. I am afraid if I only do 10 pre race, that I could hit a wall and my anxiety about going 3 more miles might mess me up.

Shannon-Thank you so much for all your hard work as weightkeeper. YOu are so good to faithfully keep up with all the duties of weightkeepre every week, especially with your busy life.

Lindsay-Glad your nana is doing better, and I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I will send some prayers and pixie dust her way. It's so hard.
Thank you for coaching this week. I'm happy to be back on line again. Almost time to start training for the princess!!! We booked our hotel and flights, so there's no turning back now. Plus michael and my niece would never forgive me. Your story about texting jesus was too funny. Your ds sounds adorable. I keep a journal and try to write down the funny things michael might say or do. Though I am not good lately about writing in it.

LisaHow are you doing this week? Hope your foot is feeling better, and your trainer isn't killing you. It was good to talk to you the other night.

JudeCongrats on finishing your first half marathon!!! You did set your first Pr, and you should be very proud!! Now for the princess, we all should take a note from Corinnas book, and set a pr in fun for that one.

Jennz- Hope you are doing ok in your area with the big storms yesterday.

hello to anyone I"ve missed.
hugs to those in need.
whoo hoo to all here who are plugging away.

I guess i should go make some dinner now.

 

[mikamah]

Glad youre back and your internet was fixed

Thanks, me too. Your halloween sounds nice and fun. We trick or treat in the neighborhood and leave a bowl out on the porch with candy in it, but we usually come home earlyish so we can give out candy too.

 

[mikamah]

I just can't get myself into the kitchen without going back and trying to catch up with everyone.

Please share any running tips you have to make it easier.

Stretch, stretch, stretch after your run. I am 46 and 209 pounds, and have become a faithful stretcher after I do my run/walks, and it makes all the difference. I would think it definitely could help with the stiffness you feel in the hips when you are getting up. I love your motivation to keep on going. I also get the red hot face and look like I'm going to have a stroke, no matter the temperature, and always feel like someone is going to see me running and call 911.

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Kathy! It is so great to see you here. We've missed you.

BTW, HUGE disclaimer - Those cupcakes are from the Disneyfamily.com website. I am nowhere near that creative. Those pictures are from the website. I am hoping mine will look half as good.

Well, I am pretty bummed that I have a dilemma that should be a happy situation. I have been having a rough day and Howard has decided that he is taking me to dinner. When I reminded him about my weigh in tomorrow and that I didn't plan for dinner out so I don't have a lot of points, he said I could just eat as little or as much as I want and take the rest home. UGH! He doesn't get the whole sodium gain, eating late at night gain, having no idea what ingredients are used gain, etc. etc. I am kind of bummed that he is trying to do something so nice and I am not very thrilled at the prospect.

His intentions are good (he says he wants me to have a break from my bad day and then he'll help with the "set up, mixing, baking and cleanup of the cupcake carnage". LOL!)

It's a brand new restaurant so no menu or nutrition information to be found on-line yet. Oh, well, I'll do my best and I will enjoy every bite and I will bring the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

 

[lisah0711]

Fly by post here!

Congratulations to all our superstars this week and especially to our biggest loser, Connie96!

DS has been down with a virus for the past couple of days and is buried under homework now -- thank goodness he has a couple of days to make things up as it is the end of the quarter, too.

Hugs to all who need them!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

In an attempt to keep from saying "I QUIT!"

You wont Quit Pam and you made a good first step by posting back on here. for the tough time you are having. I hope you feel better soon.

UGH! I just can't win!!!! Now I've come down with a bladder infection!

Oh sorry to hear that. Gosh you just cant catch a break lately. I hope you feel better soon.

[At least doing it the way I am doing it is relatively easy.

You are changing your lifestyle and not just dieting. No matter how long it takes you are making the right changes and really making your health better. Its worse to do the ultimate diet loose a bunch of weight and go back to your old habits and put it all back on in a month or two. You are doing the right thing. Keep up the good work.

Today, I noticed he had 20 Euros in his wallet and I asked him where it came from. He said that a boy borrowed 2 Euros from him a few weeks ago and he charged him interest I'm going to have to think about that, not sure what to say. I wonder how on earth he got this kid to fork over 20 Euros !!??

Boy he is a donald trump in the making.

Just a quick hello to let you guys know I'm still here.

Glad you checked in and you are ok Bree. for your crazy schedule you got going on and any troubles you may be having. I hope you feel better and that you have a great race on sunday

I think I'd go with my car.

Yes I guess if I had to choose my car or computer I would really need my car. Im so glad your computer is somewhat fixed and that you are back in action with us.

These cupcakes are SOOOO cute!! Have you seen them?

What a cute idea. You will have to post pictures when you are done. They are going to be so cute.

Almost time to start training for the princess!!! We booked our hotel and flights, so there's no turning back now.

so glad you made it official. I am actually getting anxious to start the training. Mine starts on 11-21. I am hoping it helps me to loose the rest of this weight too. Ive been a bit of a maintainer this challenge. Where are you staying and what days are you going? I think you told me this before but I cant remember....

It's a brand new restaurant so no menu or nutrition information to be found on-line yet. Oh, well, I'll do my best and I will enjoy every bite and I will bring the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Such is life cam! take it when you can get it. We did this last week too the night before weigh in. At first I was mad for letting myself agree but then I realized it was time to spend with my family and we dont go out too often anymore. Just enjoy yourself and you might even be surprised tomorrow.


Overall it was a good day today. I actually feel like my mind is getting back in gear. I planned to eat out for lunch today. I was getting really hungry by 11 and was planning on lunch time being at 12. Well I ended up not going until 1 because I contemplated for an hour what I really should eat and what would be the best choice. I ended up going to lunch with one of my staff and having 1 slice of pizza with onions on it. Could of been worse I really wanted a turkey bacon cheddar melt from Cosi that was 15 points.

I am going to get on the dreaded treadmill tonight too. I absolutely hate it but at least I am getting my run in. I was so excited for the cooler weather to come but didnt think about how early it gets dark out. I am pretty bummed about not getting outside at night to run.

Tomorrow I have the morning off. My younger DS has his halloween parade at daycare at 10am. He is dressing up as spiderman. I wanted to make them cute (original) costumes this year but Ryan said that would not be cool so they bought them. Ryan is being War machine from Iron Man. Im still getting use to all this boy stuff.

Have a great evening everyone.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Trying to catch up a little...

Friday's QOTD: What is one promise you can make today to keep yourself on plan this weekend and upcoming week?

Keep up with my water. I usually drink enough, but when I am at home I slack a little.

Also, recently, a woman at my meeting hit the 50 pound mark. In celebration of her achievement, she came into the meeting that day with 50 pounds of food for the food bank collection our center has been doing. She said she was stunned at how hard it was to carry those 8 grocery bags with 50 pounds of non-perishables. Impressive, huh?

My husband recently grabbed all of my weights and piled them up in my arms then said, this is how much you've lost so far. It really hit me then.

I refuse to turn on the heat until Nov 1st.
Saturday's QOTD

What character's personality do you think you are most like and why? Feel free to google the characters and use the wiki description they are really good.

We feel the same way about the heat. Fortunately my husband agrees. We are trying to avoid turning it on as long as we can. Luckily we might be getting a little bit of the heat from our upstairs neighbors!

For this question I was going to answer Tigger. Bouncy, hyper, all that good stuff. Then I asked my husband his opinion, so we'll go with his answer. Who knew?!
Jasmine, because I am beautiful, I was sheltered in my early life but now I am fearless, and I will tackle any challenge given to me head on.

I am still working on catching up, I have a quite a few more pages to go. I will plenty of time tomorrow, my husband goes back to work but I am still on vacation til Sunday!

 

[tigger813]

Thanks everybody! Head is bothering me tonight. I've been wiped out all afternoon. I need to take my 2nd dose of antibiotic between 10 and 11. I have to be at work tomorrow by 9 and my client comes at 9:45. I plan on coming home right after my client. My house is a disaster area and I just haven't been able to get anything done with feeling so lousy!

Just found out that I can go to my high school's 80s reunion Thanksgiving weekend. I had an event scheduled but it just got canceled. Now I have another incentive to get skinny!!!!

I have had sooo much water today! Hopefully that will help me keep my loss that I've had so far this week and hopefully I can get some exercise in tomorrow.

Watching Survivor and thinking of getting into bed!

TTFN

 

[my3princes]

I just ordered a wallpaper mural for our bedroom. It is a beach theme. I want to paint the walls, they are currently a denim blue rag roll over white. Most of our bedroom furniture is dark gray. I'm thinking a light grey for the walls? Would that give a tropical look? Not sure what I'll do for bedding and curtains. We have Denim now. I need to pick up paint tomorrow and get the first coat on the wall on Friday or I won't have enough time before the boys parties. I was thinking of doing a wall techinique, but think I'd be biting off more than I can chew at his point. This is the wall mural:

I could pick up a lighter shade of pink/purple from the flowers and that would have a tropical look too. hmm
We have white ceiling and trim with oak laminate floors.

 

[flipflopmom]

Beat. Family night at funeral home for friend tonight. Wife doing great, kids... well.... I know how they feel. Coaches, team kids, I cried over that before I ever had time to start the grief of a friend. Kinda hoped Ak would change her mind after she saw them, she said "I am positive I am making the right decision!" So there you have it. It was 1.5 hrs. away, on the way saw a car upside down nosedived into median, pretty sure at least 1 fatality. SCARY. Kids very disturbed. Tornado warnings all the way home. Driving through the middle of all the spottings. Emotionally, mentally, physically drained.

love to all. Congrats to those excelling, in the boat with those struggling, let's paddle together.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Bree--if your feet are bothering you get the shoes. Don't worry about having new shoes for a race. I ran a 10k with new shoes. Just make sure you go somewhere and get them fitted and you should be ok.

Tracey--feel better.

OMG--Honestly this week has just blown chunks--and last week was pretty annoying too. DS has an appointment Friday at the health center for very elevated blood pressure. Mike's relatives are stopping by on their way to Florida on Friday (his parents are both dead, so this is an uncle and two cousins)--long story there, needless to say we aren't real close.Mike thought tonight that he could have a beer after work before running, so I ran by myself tonight. I don't know why he thought it was a good idea to have a beer before running? And 5 minutes ago my mother called. Is someone out there in the universe mad at me this week? I didn't answer, not sure why she decided tonight was a good night to call when I haven't spoken with her in YEARS!!!!!

Surprisingly enough for probably the first time in my life instead of wanting to pig out from stress, I have no appetite. I actually lowered my maintain 2 pounds today. So I guess that's good.

Ok, if I don't post again for a while, it's because I don't want to share a bunch of downer negative stuff.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I am doing better. I should probably explain. I just can't. I'm tongue-tied. It's not even that personal. I've pretty much told you everything as it is. Plus, the test date is getting closer and closer and it's costly to take so of course that's not helping me feel better about how unprepared I am. I haven't opened a book on Mass. or U.S. history in weeks. The only biology I've studied so far was incidental from helping my neighbor. Chemistry. Is it even spelled correctly? I can't even remember what else I'm supposed to know. There's a whole test on teaching reading. I know I have study cards already made up from when I took a similar test in CT, but I have no idea where they are. I guess I know what tomorrow's plan will include.

Here is tomorrow's plan. Maria: Thanks for suggesting FlyLady! Her website and Connie's sprints are my inspiration for tomorrow's plan.

Wake up at 6 AM, do the morning stuff (check e-mail, etc), done by 7 AM
7-eat breakfast with mom oatmeal, diced apple, 1/2 cup fat-free milk
catch up here until finished, spend 15 minutes looking for study cards, watch TV until 9 AM
9-shower, long-drawn out getting dressed process
10-12: 1 page of math, 10 minutes relax (repeat until lunch)
12-lunch & catch up here until finished, ideally by 1 roast beef and cheese on 1 pt thin roll with mustard
1-2:30- same as 10-12
2:30-relax until time to tutor
dinner by 4:30 not a clue
baby-sit at 5

Replies in next post or 2

 

[cclovesdis]

50sjayne: Hope you had a great day today!

CC - I think my favorite part of your plan is "lunch" and "relax".

CC - That's it... just breathe... Why the meltdown during studying? Are you okay? I say, jump to that "relax" part of your schedule. Take a nap, maybe? (Hey, you can't eat if you're asleep! ) And, maybe, you'll wake up with a new perspective.

Thanks! I put a lot more relaxing into tomorrow's schedule. After today, I know I need it. I'm okay, thanks for asking. I'm expecting tomorrow will be a better day.

So glad you can post again Kathy!

Thanks for the congrats! I spoke with the doctor's office today and it sounds like my appt on Monday is a go and I should know then if I can resume exercising.

My week has been good so far and I'm working to continue it!

for a great weigh-in!

Careful with cranberry juice. I have kidney stones and some stones are calcium fed and cranberry juice is high in calcium which can make things worse. Stick with water.

Interesting. I had no idea. I wouldn't have associated a fruit with calcium.

 

[cclovesdis]

Dani -- These cupcakes are SOOOO cute!! Have you seen them?

EDITED TO ADD: The cupcake design and those photos are from the DisneyFamily.com website. I am aspiring to making mine look that great.

They are adorable! I'd be tempted to freeze them and save them forever for the amount of time it would take me to make mine look even remotely like those.

Tracey: You have such a wonderfully understanding, very mature DD2!

Hope you feel better soon.

Cupcaker: on TOM. He is my nemesis too.

Have a great time with your BF on Halloween! I am passing out candy too.

Thanks for asking about me. I am hoping tomorrow goes smoothly (or at least smoother), but as for what happened. I just can't seem to explain it. I don't mean to be so cryptic, I know I'm upset, but the why is just too difficult to explain. Everytime I try, it sounds too unbelievable even though it's the truth.

Cam: How did dinner go? Hoping well! Sounds like you have a great plan!

Lisah: Hope DS is feeling better soon!

Lindsay: Enjoy your morning tomorrow! Your boys are too cute!

tggrrstarr: Can I just ask where you find a DH as wonderful as yours?

That was so sweet of him to call you Jasmine!

Sorry Deb. Art is not my thing. If it wasn't for "The Color Wheel," I'd be even more clueless.

I do love the wall mural!

Taryn. I hope tomorrow is a better day and that your DDs are okay.

Rose: I don't know what to say. I hope that everything is alright with your DS. Hope tomorrow is a good day.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Only 5 more pages to catch up on!

Sunday's QOTD-
I loved the movie the bucket list and ever since watching it I have made a list of my own. What is one thing on your list or if you dont have a list what is 1 thing you really want to do before you kick the bucket?

Never saw the movie. I guess my list would have to include travel with my husband. Too many places I want to go.

So, something strange happened to me the other night. My husband and I went out to dinner to Outback. We have been here since I started my diet and I have an "in calorie meal" I like to get. I planned accordingly, didn't starve myself beforehand, and was reasonably hungry when we got to the restaurant. Well, I finished my meal, one which has filled me up perfectly before, and realized that I was starving. Absolutely famished. I couldn't understand it, since I knew I had plenty of food. I had the waitress bring out some bread and ate a couple pieces and just drank alot of water. It took quite a while for the feeling to pass, but it eventually did. I ended up a little over in calories for the day, but I just figured my body needed something more that particular day. It was so bizzare!

As for my weight gain from the weekend, I am still up a little, but i am slowly whittling back down to where I was before the party. I definitely learned my lesson about too much snacking. Hopefully I can reach a maintain for the week and not come in with a gain. I guess it wasn't water, or it would be gone by now.

 

[Connie96]

Kathy - OMG. I cannot imagine not driving like your friend! And, man, that princess half will be here before you know it! Good luck with the training.

Dani - for a good week so far!

Cam - Those cupcakes are seriously cute! That kind of creativity just amazes me to no end (even if it's someone at DisneyFamily.com). I could never come up with an idea like that on my own. I hope you were able to enjoy your dinner out tonight.

Cupcaker - TOM or me? TOM or me? Ha! Age old question, right? Your Halloween plans sound nice. I think we're going to take DD trick-or-treating around the neighborhood for the first time.

Lisa - Glad you popped in. Hope DS is feeling better soon.

Lindsay - Heh! Yeah, when I'm hungry early, I spend way too much time browsing websites for all kinds of eating establishements weighing nutrition against menues. Sometimes I end up with a smart choice and sometimes I chuck it all and order the worst thing I can think of. I think you did fine.

Kelli - I how your DH described you as Jasmine. That is just awesome. About your dinner at Outback... Those "starving" days are hard. Sounds like you got thru it like a champ!

Deb - Your mural is awesome!

Taryn - I'm so glad y'all made it home safe. And I hope, so sincerely, that the sun rises on a much better day for you and your family tomorrow.

Rose - I'm sorry that you're having a rough time. And, really, what's up with your mom calling? That sounds bizarre. I hope, well, I don't know, but that you are okay regardless of anything else. Please don't stay away. If you're down, we are perfectly receptive and even eager to share the ups and downs with you. I hope you're in a better place really soon.

CC - Don't the stress take away what you've already learned! Looks like a great plan for tomorrow.


My day: A little sugar-heavy (and light in the veggie department) but the total calories are still in range.
Breakfast - cereal, sliced almonds, skim milk
Snack - small berry smoothie (McDonald's)
Lunch - Amy's veggie lasagna
Snack - "Back to Nature" cookie, skim milk
Dinner - Jimmy Dean D-Lights breakfast bowl with turkey bacon
workout - weight lifting
Bday party - 1 cupcake

Have a great night, folks. I wish you all a strong, healthy, happy day tomorrow.

 

[tigger813]

THe craziness of this week and being sick has caught up with me and not in a good way. I had a dream all night long that I was running everywhere to do things that I was supposed to do and make everyone happy! I think I'm more exhausted than when I went to bed last night and I was asleep by 10 last night! I of course woke up at 4:15 but refused to get out of bed and did doze back off which meant the dream would continue! I will definitely need a nap today! I'm EXHAUSTED!

DD2 is a very understanding kid most of the time and extremely bright! She said to her sister yesterday morning that she can't wait to do Pixel Chat on the DSis on the plane. I told her they can't do that which she replied, "Oh, they don't have the technology or Wifi!!" She picks up on everything and is such a GEEK like her dad! Her vocabulary shocks all of us!!!!!

Well, DD2 is coughing so I think I'll get her up and see if I can help that problem. She did cough around 4:30 but went back to sleep!

TTFN

 

[cclovesdis]

This morning's lesson: I have to plan to sleep.

I woke up so early that my morning spam hadn't arrived yet.

I might end up napping this morning. I'll see how it goes. I'm not baby-sitting too late, but I try to stay up until the parents get home if it's before 10!

Have a great day everyone!

So, something strange happened to me the other night. My husband and I went out to dinner to Outback. We have been here since I started my diet and I have an "in calorie meal" I like to get. I planned accordingly, didn't starve myself beforehand, and was reasonably hungry when we got to the restaurant. Well, I finished my meal, one which has filled me up perfectly before, and realized that I was starving. Absolutely famished. I couldn't understand it, since I knew I had plenty of food. I had the waitress bring out some bread and ate a couple pieces and just drank alot of water. It took quite a while for the feeling to pass, but it eventually did. I ended up a little over in calories for the day, but I just figured my body needed something more that particular day. It was so bizzare!

As for my weight gain from the weekend, I am still up a little, but i am slowly whittling back down to where I was before the party. I definitely learned my lesson about too much snacking. Hopefully I can reach a maintain for the week and not come in with a gain. I guess it wasn't water, or it would be gone by now.

Sorry about your dinner at Outback. Sometimes, if I'm not eating and others are, I'll feel hungry, but I don't think I've ever felt that hungry.

for a maintain or even a loss this week! (You never know!)

I think we're going to take DD trick-or-treating around the neighborhood for the first time.

We love when the littlest ones out for their first time ring our doorbell. Around here, they tend to go in groups of kids, so we get a few first timers at our door at once and oh, it's just so adorable.

CC - Don't the stress take away what you've already learned! Looks like a great plan for tomorrow.

Thank you! I have to pick up a reserved book at the library on my way to baby-sit, so maybe I'll pick up some basic history books too. Now that you mention it, it'll probably come back to me immediately.

My day: A little sugar-heavy (and light in the veggie department) but the total calories are still in range.
Breakfast - cereal, sliced almonds, skim milk
Snack - small berry smoothie (McDonald's)
Lunch - Amy's veggie lasagna
Snack - "Back to Nature" cookie, skim milk
Dinner - Jimmy Dean D-Lights breakfast bowl with turkey bacon
workout - weight lifting
Bday party - 1 cupcake

Have a great night, folks. I wish you all a strong, healthy, happy day tomorrow.

Same to you! Nice job getting so much dairy in!