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

[tigger813]

Woohoo!!!!

Stomach is feeling better and I am close to where I was last Friday. This stomach thing is driving me crazy but I think it's gone again. Got up and did 3 mile WATP Pilates walk. After DD2 gets on the bus I'll drive down to the wellness center for breakfast. Would walk but rain is on the way. I will then come home and try the Tae Bo video I've been wanting to try for 2 weeks now. I need to head off to work at 11 until 2. I need to get a new calculator for my booth on Saturday. After work I need to run to the transfer station to get rid of all of our glass and plastic stuff. DD1 then has a dentist appointment at 3:30 so I need to pick up DD2 early at school. After that we need to run and get her some new ballet shoes, a t-shirt for DD2 to wear for her b'day party on Sunday and then pick up a few necessities at the grocery store.

TTFN

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning, everyone!
I'm still here and chugging along even though I don't feel like I am getting anywhere. Go figure - I was so "bad" Saturday and Sunday and then a tiny bit Monday night. Yesterday the scale was down about .6. Yesterday, my behavior was "golden", perfectly on track, and this morning the scale was up about 1.5. What???!?!?!?!? See, I guess we really do always get what we deserve on the scale, even if not right away. LOL!

I'm really disappointed. I just can't bring myself back to where I loved working out. I have to get back there. I think, mentally, I convinced myself that I didn't "need" that for all the months when I couldn't do it, and now I have to unpersuade myself so that I can find my love and passion for it again. Does that make any sense?

It makes total sense. And the scale weight loss thing makes no sense to me ever. I do know that sometimes I just need more calories to see a loss and maybe that's what was going on with you, too.

Tracey--can't wait to hear about the segway tour!

I'm glad that you've been to WDW before at Christmas -- sounds like you are veterans and know what to expect. We thought we knew what to expect but when you consider that all the other times we'd been it had been January . . . well, you get the picture! I'll never get DH to go again then.

I've had my share of ups and downs lately. After not exercising for almost ten days (except for housework ) because of my PF flareup, I went for a "run" yesterday. It was really a walk and I did 3.2 miles in 44:49 which is good enough for the Princess pace! Considering last week I was crying and wondering if I was strong enough I felt really good about this. So now I feel I am ready to start my "official" training and rock n' roll the Princess.

Hang in there everyone and have a great day!

I always feel bad when we meet people on their first trip to WDW during that Christmas week. We met this one family from Canada who were only there for 4 days and they didn't have park hoppers and didn't know how to use fastpass. They were so overwhelmed by the crowds.

Congratulations on the run!

QOTD:
I would say 2½ men. Charlie Sheen never ceases to amuse me. I was watching The little girl down the road the other day (Jodie Foster) and again was found it unsettling at how handsome a man was Martin Sheen….I only started watching the show(2 1/2 men) because I knew Malkovich was good friends with Charlie (was crushing on John at the time) and it quickly became our favorite. I made the observation lately that all it is is a very twisted version of the Andy Griffith show if you really think about it.

It is kind of like a very twisted AG show.

Bree--I am so sorry your race was so hard! But you did it and I am very proud of you!

Hi P!

www.weightlosschallenge.com Course 3 username: wlc password: carbs

I won the weightloss part for last week so I got a packet of french vanilla protein powder. I'll use it in my strawberry smoothie tomorrow.

TTFN

Congratulations!

I have this phobia like what if I am wearing this but everyone else is wearing that. I give you props for putting yourself out there and I bet you rocked that costume!!!! As far as seeing yourself in pictures, I totally feel the same way. I am feeling so much thinner and believe me I do think I look better but when I saw my pics from the last race I was like ill I still look so big. I figure at least we are taking the right steps in the right direction.

Only because I would have felt bad wasting it. I just cant get over these feelings yet. Enjoy your night!!!!!

I always feel like I have the wrong thing on at the wrong time. And hang in there. I am finally at the point where most of the time when I see pictures I am pleasantly surprised that I look thin! As for the food, it is a hard one to get over, and most of the time you can box stuff up for later, but Mcds reheated doesn't sound too good. Maybe suggest to your parents very small portions for you so you can feel like part of the group when they are having their treat and you can supplement with some fruit of a salad. Less is definitely more when it comes to fast food.

Corinna--love the hair! And does this mean your 40th bday is coming up or your 35, or are you celebrating 29 again like I do each year?

Shannon--I hope you will still be around as a participant.

Hi Taryn! Welcome to the maintainers team!

Dona--hope the bp is good!

Congrats to all the Losers and Maintainers!!!

I got a ton done yesterday. I started reading some of the flylady stuff and it really helped with my motivation. I went to the gym last night and did 36 min on the elliptical and a 45 minute strength class. I think I am going to run after work, but we'll see. We decided to not run a half this month I am tired and just need a mental break. I have not taken a weekend off from running since late April. I still might run this weekend but need to be able to say that I CAN skip it if I want to. Does that make sense? Eating has not been great this week--with no plan we have been getting takeout a lot and last night we went to trivia night at bdubs so not good eating. Hopefully I am still in the maintain range.

Mike had big drama at work yesterday. So frustrating, but good in a way. This might be the push we need to move. We have been talking about it for years, and have been going back and forth all summer about what to do. I would just like a drama free week. We have not had one of those since sometime in September I think.

Ok off to get ready for work. Have a good day!

 

[jennz]

LuvBaloo - you're costumes are fabulous!! You are so talented!

Rose, where would move?

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

I know this sounds ridiculous, but I am proud of myself for being able to wake up when the alarm went off 2 days in a row! I know some days I will need the extra sleep, but I think it's good for me to keep to a similar schedule as much as possible. I, at the very least, have studying to do. Oh, and more vocabulary to master.

Yesterday, I went to the grocery store and there weren't any chicken breasts. I bought the pre-cut tenderloins, but they weren't very helpful for what we had planned for dinner. Oh well. We had stir fry instead. Score for me. Much healthier.

Hope everyone has a great, OP Thursday!

CC

Hi 50sjayne! Sounds like you are doing well!

Bree: So happy for your recent good mail items!

on finishing your 10K!

Hope you are feeling better!

Thanks! No worries on overworking my foot. Wearing the boot caused me to develop a pretty gross rash and it hurts, so I can't start exercising yet.

pjlla: for your busy week and working 1:1.

for your Halloween candy solution!

QOTD: What is your favorite cookbook/ cooking magazine?

It's a tie between Cooking Light and WWonline. I get more breakfasts from WW and dinners from Cooking Light.


More replies in the next post...

 

[cclovesdis]

I dont get it either. I ate like a complete pig over the weekend and I loose 1.4lbs then I really watch and count points Mon-Today and I only loose another .6lb. Now I know its a loss and I am still happy about it but I dont really get how it works. Hang in there cam it will get better.

I don't understand it either.

for weigh-in this week!

Deb: Hope to see pics soon. I'm sure it looks great!

Corinna: I definitely think your next hair color/style is you!

Thanks Shannon! I couldn't appreciate more the work you do for us no matter how busy you are.

Love your costumes!

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 8 Superstars!!
#11- 0.60% - Cupcaker
#10- 0.67% - TIE! lisah0711 and my3princes
#9- 0.86% - disneymom2one
#8- 0.88% - corinnak
#7- 0.93% - KristiMc
#6- 1.00% - dvccruiser76
#5- 1.10% - Dreamer24
#4- 1.34% - tiki23
#3- 1.45% - Connie96
#2- 1.46% - tggrrstarr
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 8 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.56% - tigger813

Congrats to all of this week's superstars and especially Tracey!

Hi Taryn: I was going to ask where you were this morning.

I think moving to the maintainers' team is a great choice! I have heard that some members of WW end up raising their goal and switching to maitaining and then end up losing more weight. You never know...

and for PC. I have something I'm interested in for my sister's Christmas gift, so I'll PM you.

Dona: Hope you have a great rest of the week and weekend!

for your dr's appt today.

Stomach is feeling better and I am close to where I was last Friday.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning fellow losers!!

Congratulations Tracey and all our top losers!!!!!

Shannon-Thank you so much for all your hard work as weightkeeper for so many of these challenges. We do appreciate it so much. We will be sad to see you go as weightkeeper, but hope to keep seeing you around here. With all that you've had going on this fall, you have been amazing to keep on track with the weighins and get the results posted every single week. Thank you so much.

Rose- It must feel so good to get so much done. I should check out flylady too. I hope the week ahead is drama free. It sounds like you've come a long way with taking time off from the running. I remember it was hard for you to take any days off. Is it getting easier as time goes on, or do you really have to force yourself to take a day off?

Corinna- I love your new hair color!! And that's a beautiful cut. It looks fabulous on you.

Dona- good luck at the doctors today.

BreeCongrats on your 10K Wonder Woman!!!!!! You did it, and should be proud. Sorry you were feeling lousy and it was so hard for you, but sounds like it can only get easier next time. I think the race pictures can be totally skewed. In my second race, there were 2 pics of me on the website, and the first one I saw, I hated and thought am I really that big and out of shape?, but the second one I thought I looked pretty good, and how I feel I look. I'll try to post them later. Just don't take their pictures as being how you really look. And congrats on the checks and housecleaner. That will help decrease some stress this year for sure.

Lindsay- on mcd's. Why do we do that to ourselves? And why does mcd's taste so good? I am trying more to throw away leftovers, rather than eating them, but it's a hard habit to break. Hope that water will flush it all away, and you'll be happy on the scale.

50sJayne- glad you had a fun halloween and the weather was perfect. I thought of you at a halloween party we went to and their house/yard is completely covered with decorations, and the food was all body parts, etc, very fun.

Taryn- we will never forget you. I hope the pampered chef picks up for you and you are able to make your quota. It is a tough time with the economy. Hang in there.

Pamela-nice job on the halloween candy. You always have a good plan. We got rid of ours on the 1st, except for 10 pieces michael kept for himself. And I would be a really bad mom if I at any of those.

Lisa- Hope you have a fun visit with your company this weekend. And weigh to go on the walk being within the princess pace. How did your foot feel after the walk?

CC- Glad yesterday was better, and hope today is even better than that.

Tracey- Michael and I are doing the Earn your Turkey 5k in Wakefield Ma if you're interested. It's a family oriented race, and quite a few kids had signed up already when we registered. It will be his first race, so he's very excited. I didn't realize there are so many races on thanksgiving day. I'd love it if this one becomes a tradition for us.

I'm off to work early, so I couldn't get my run in today. I think I'll see if michael wants to play tennis after work tonight for a change. We usually have cub scouts on thurs, but not tonight, so we should do something active.

Have a happy day!! Drink that water, move those legs, lets all see some pounds gone tomorrow!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Congratulations to all our superstars, and especially to our biggest loser, tigger813!

Think you can be the BL two weeks in a row with your coaching boost? Thank you for coaching this week! And a big BL welcome to our coaches this week: Rose&Mike, mikamah, donac, lisah0711, 50sjayne, jbm02, and keenercam! Thank you all for filling in next week!

CC, I'm glad yesterday was better than the day before and hope that the trend continues!

Susan, that is amazing that you had so many trick or treaters! I bet they all enjoyed your decorations!

Bree, great job on the race! Sorry you are feeling sick.

pjlla, sorry for your crazy busy week!

QOTD: What is your favorite cookbook/ cooking magazine?

Another fan of Cooking Light magazine here -- I really like their superfast supper feature.

Lindsay, I bet you'll be seeing those numbers you want very soon!

Deb, it's an adjustment for everyone while you get used to your new schedule but those boys will get used to it in no time!

corinnak, your hair looks cute! With your pretty smile and your big, blue eyes you always look great! Even when you just finished a big race!

Shannon, thank you so much for all the you have done for us as weightkeeper! It's been an honor working with you!

Taryn, congratulations on being the newest member of the maintainer team! I think your idea to give yourself a break and hold the line is a great one!

dona, enjoy your concert and get some R&R!

Rose, here's to a drama free week for you soon!

Hi jennz!

We're going to be having some changes in our BL challenge in the spring so I have posted the planning poll and thread.

Please be assured that we all are committed to working to make this a smooth transition for everyone and continue to be active members of the BL challenge. I hope that all of you will continue to help, lead and coach in whatever form the BL challenge takes because it it is the strength of our group that makes this a successful endeavour for so many!

All the hallmarks of our recent challenges: the weigh in, going with what the majority of participants want, weekly coaches, a forgiving and welcoming atmosphere, even weeks into the challenge, will remain.

So, tell us your thoughts. What do you like best about the BL challenges? What do you not like? Are you interested in taking on a leadership role? Coaching? We want to know.

And remember this challenge continues through December 17th. Then we will have a BL alumni thread, that is more informal, for a couple of weeks before the spring challenge starts. Still lots of time to make some serious progress on thos goals!

 

[tggrrstarr]

QOTD: Just listened to last week's facebook to facebook podcast. Someone had a great question so I thought I'd borrow it.
If Disney were going to close its doors, what would be the last attraction you would want to visit/ride and what would be your last meal at Disney?

Last ride would be Splash Mountain, as the last fireworks were going off. Did this last year and it was so much fun! Last meal is a difficult decision. Probably would be Narcoosee's.

Oh good heavens, it happened again. So much for checking in every day and keeping up with the archive. :

ITA!

QOTD: What is your favorite cookbook/ cooking magazine?

The Internet.

11/1 Monday QOTD: What is your favorite holiday? What is your favorite food during that holiday? Any plans to change menu or recipes for that holiday in the future to make it healthier?

11/2 Tuesday QOTD:What's your favorite tv show?

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Favorite Holiday is Halloween. Very closely followed by Christmas. I love the colors and decor of Halloween a little bit more, but the traditions and family gatherings of Christmas are something I love.

We watch way too much tv! Chuck is my favorite. Honorable mentions are Grey's, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries (my guilty pleasure!) and Glee. Oh yeah, Modern Family, Big Bang and How I met Your Mother too! These are just the faves, lol.

Gotta get to work now, but TOM is wreaking havoc this week, so who knows what my results may be....

 

[tigger813]

Having a great day so far now that my stomach is almost back to normal. I should have a loss though it will be small this week due to my tummy issues. I'm up less than a pound and just finished my workouts for the morning. I did 45 early this morning and then just tried my Tae Bo workout (ok, but it will do for once or twice a week) and then I did Bob's 20 minute strength workout. SO 110 minutes for the day so far. I need to get ready to run a quick errand to Staples before going to work for a few hours. Going to make a protein shake with Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries and fat free milk. That should hold me over for the afternoon. Going to do something with chicken breasts tonight for supper. May do chicken parm on the potato rolls or if I have time find a new recipe to try.

SO excited to be on top again! Hoping if I can stay on track for the weekend that I will be back there next week. Going to try and only do bad on Sunday when I have DD2s b'day party. Going to order pizza though I may order the diet pizza again. It's on pita bread.

It's pouring here so there will probably be lots of people coming in to tan this afternoon. DH was hoping I could mow the lawn but it started raining around 7:30. Not sure if I'll get to it tomorrow or it will have to wait until the weekend. I was hoping to run to the dump today to get rid of our plastics and glass but not in pouring rain.

Time to print out my weight loss challenge reading on carbs for next week. Should be a good one. I hope you all are enjoying them!

TTFN

 

[dvccruiser76]

mikamah - I know exactly what you mean about the cemetery. We walk by there all the time and last week the colors were beautiful

I haven't forgotten about you, we should try to get in a walk together before it gets too cold.

I do have some sad news. The link that I shared about my sons friend in Barcelona, she did not make it. It is so sad and hard to believe. Her parents are due home today. So ladies, hug your children.....

Aww so sorry to hear that. I was thinking about her just the other day. That poor family

Very interested in WW's new program as well! I think I'll be ordering the new books, especially if there are so many changes as I heard is likely.

I can't wait to hear about it either. I do the old system on my own, but would love to hear about the new plan.

Hi everyone, sorry Ive been a little MIA. We got a new puppy. Her name is Carly. Shes a lemon beagle. Heres the new puppy, Carly.

OMG, she is sooooo cute!!!!!!!!

 

[50sjayne]

Yeah puppy is cute. Good dogs. Just got back from Target--Halloween is 75% off, got some cool stuff including a floating ghost that I saw and wanted at Spirit Halloween but it was $50. Broke down and bought a pack of new underwear. Badly needed lol. Today I need to go through my underwear drawers and get rid of stuff that's too big. Ironically I had just given my daughter most of my lingerie a few years ago 'cause I never thought I'd fit in 'em again....

 

[tggrrstarr]

I just bought the kinect for the xbox 360! I love it, just 10 minutes of activity with this is so much more of a work out than with the wii. No controller to hold, and there are some great exercise games coming out for it, like zumba and ea active 2.

We got it in and on display at my job, so I have been playing it at work! (that's what made me buy it). It is fun, I am so excited.
I must have burned at least a hundred calories so far, just at work. Now I won't feel quite so guilty about not taking my walk tonight.

 

[tigger813]

Just ran to the library to pick up With Love and Laughter, John Ritter written by his wife Amy Yasbeck. The Preface made me cry! I had trouble putting it down. I guess I'll be doing a lot of reading over the next several days! I was 9th on the waiting list for the book! I saw Amy on Today one morning after the book came out and it sounded wonderful! I was right!

Enjoyed a chicken sandwich for supper with some chipotle mayo on a potato roll. Probably do some more crunches and reverse crunches tonight. I stayed OP all day though I did have 2 small candy bars.

Tomorrow night we will have turkey enchiladas and on Saturday we will have pancakes and bacon for supper when I get home from my book fair. Sunday will be pizza at one during the birthday party.

Still raining. Not sure what tomorrow will bring. I plan on getting up early again to work out. I'll probably do the 4 mile walk with intervals as that will be a good last chance workout. Let's see if I make a new all time low!

Time for some more water!!!!

TTFN

 

[cclovesdis]

Today wasn't perfect, but I'll take it. I ate OP and planned accordingly for dinner. But, we were supposed to grill and it's been pouring, so we switched to tacos. They fit, but not as nicely. Although, I did indulge in more veggies that way.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone and for weigh-in!

I got a ton done yesterday. I started reading some of the flylady stuff and it really helped with my motivation. I went to the gym last night and did 36 min on the elliptical and a 45 minute strength class.

I really liked what I read from Flylady too.

CC- Glad yesterday was better, and hope today is even better than that.

Thanks! It was!

Hope you had a great day!

CC, I'm glad yesterday was better than the day before and hope that the trend continues!

Thanks! I think it will!

I'll post on the thread you started after I reply here.

Gotta get to work now, but TOM is wreaking havoc this week, so who knows what my results may be....

Here's to TOM's quick departure.

Having a great day so far now that my stomach is almost back to normal.

Loving the good news from you!

I can't wait to hear about it either. I do the old system on my own, but would love to hear about the new plan.

I think someone said the new program will be introduced between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can't believe it, but they're soon.

50sjayne: for a good deal and something you wanted. (I'm more of a buy when it's on sale and then plan to use person. Yep, I'm cheap. )

I just bought the kinect for the xbox 360! I love it, just 10 minutes of activity with this is so much more of a work out than with the wii. No controller to hold, and there are some great exercise games coming out for it, like zumba and ea active 2.

We got it in and on display at my job, so I have been playing it at work! (that's what made me buy it). It is fun, I am so excited.
I must have burned at least a hundred calories so far, just at work. Now I won't feel quite so guilty about not taking my walk tonight.

Sounds great!

I stayed OP all day

 

[Rose&Mike]

Rose, where would move?

Somewhere warm! Seriously, can you believe they are calling for snow flurries tomorrow? We have had the craziest weather. We've live here since 94 and I don't ever remember snow this early!

Rose- It must feel so good to get so much done. I should check out flylady too. I hope the week ahead is drama free. It sounds like you've come a long way with taking time off from the running. I remember it was hard for you to take any days off. Is it getting easier as time goes on, or do you really have to force yourself to take a day off?

It's still hard. I always take off the day after a long run, but other days I struggle with. I have trouble telling the difference between lack of motivation and exhaustion. That and I am still a little afraid of backsliding. As for flylady--I can't see myself getting too wrapped up in it, but there are a lot good ideas on there. I am feeling much better about things. We still might get a housecleaner, but I need to feel like I have a better handle on things first, if that makes sense.

Broke down and bought a pack of new underwear. Badly needed lol. Today I need to go through my underwear drawers and get rid of stuff that's too big. Ironically I had just given my daughter most of my lingerie a few years ago 'cause I never thought I'd fit in 'em again....

Speaking of underwear...meant to tell you this earlier. You probably did drop a cup size. When I got new bras in May I went from a 38D to a 36DD. Then in August I went down to a 36D, and probably could go down to a 34, but would probably be back in a DD. So by staying a D, but going down a number size, you got smaller or you would probably have been in a DD. Does this make sense?

Cam--hope you are doing ok.

Long day. Mike tried to get into see his HR person today, but can't see her until tomorrow. DS texted me to say he did better on a test he took last week. So he's happy at least. I did 45 on the dreadmill and had some stomach issues--kind of frustrating. And who knows what the scale will be tomorrow. Last week I lowered my maintain weight by 2 pounds, because I'd been doing really well, but didn't have such a great week food wise. So we'll see. Looking forward to coaching tomorrow. Have a nice evening.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Jumping on 2 nights in a row.

CC - sounds like you are very busy with your studying and enjoying it, which is fantastic

Taryn - congrats on stepping over to maintaining. Good luck with your Pampered Chef sales.

Dona - hope the doctor's visit went well

Tracey - hope your stomach continues to do well.

Lisa - thanks for keeping everybody organized

Hi to everybody! I lost the multi-quote I had going, and I'm too tired to go back and re-do. I'm off to check out the planning thread, and will hopefully be back on tomorrow.

 

[50sjayne]

Somewhere warm! Seriously, can you believe they are calling for snow flurries tomorrow? We have had the craziest weather. We've live here since 94 and I don't ever remember snow this early!

Speaking of underwear...meant to tell you this earlier. You probably did drop a cup size. When I got new bras in May I went from a 38D to a 36DD. Then in August I went down to a 36D, and probably could go down to a 34, but would probably be back in a DD. So by staying a D, but going down a number size, you got smaller or you would probably have been in a DD. Does this make sense?

It's cold here now. Yesterday was glorious I went on a bike ride. Today was foggy and cold even though it did get sunny later. Going to Target this am kind of wiped me out-- had to get there when the doors opened lol. I'm really trying to not get depressed. I'm really prone to depression if I don't watch it. I'm seeing signs lately. Then I feel like I shouldn't be helping myself--punishing myself in a way. My usual way of doing this is vanishing hair. This means plucking eyebrows, trimming bangs,(overtrimming bangs) and doing other various bad things to body hair. In sane ways of course--means waxing...
Since I stopped the pill, I was pleased to find out I didn't lose much actual breast tissue but found they are lighter and my back appreciates that. Yeah I've never been a 34 before but haven't been this weight since I was 16-17. I keep trying to get into a c--they are a lot easier to find--but have no luck. Some 36's fit if I have it on it's tightest clasp. What is with this robo padded bra that is so popular right now? Reminiscent of Viking Opera woman.

 

[donac]

Good morning.

Dr's appointment did not go the way I wanted it to. It was still not down in the office. Yet at home I got 124/80 on mine. It has been like this for the last two weeks yet it was 140/90. I don't understand it. I know it is usually high when the nurse takes it but when the dr takes it is usually okay. She has told me to monitor this for the next few months and to come back at the end of Feb.

I was not happy and then it was rainy and we had to drive out to see ds2 so my eating was not that great yesterday. we had a great visit with ds. He was telling us about some of his classes. One of his projects is about a cutting edge material used for roads. His group found out about hemp/crete. Concrete with hemp inbedded in it. He is headed to a conference today out in Pittsburgh.

My car is going in the shop today so I will be stuck at home. I am happy about this because then I can do some things around here. I want to reorganize my sewing room but I think that will wait until Christmas vacation. I can't find the types of containers that I want to put my fabric in and I will probably be able to when the Jan reorganization things come out. Those things usually show up as the Christmas stuff goes away.

Off to get somethings done. Have a great day everyone.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks to Tracey for coaching last week!

Shannon--nice to see you again!

It's cold here now. Yesterday was glorious I went on a bike ride. Today was foggy and cold even though it did get sunny later. Going to Target this am kind of wiped me out-- had to get there when the doors opened lol. I'm really trying to not get depressed. I'm really prone to depression if I don't watch it. I'm seeing signs lately.

I fight with SAD. It's really gray here in the winter, even though we don't get that much snow. I found that consistent exercise really helps. It's just hard to get out of the house sometimes in the winter because I want to hibernate!

Dona--sorry the appointment didn't go great. Enjoy your day at home.

Woke up early. I am going shopping for another pair of jeans today. We're meeting some good friends for dinner tonight so that's exciting. And I think I will get on the flylady site again and get some more motivation.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning to everyone! Congratulations to everyone who is still plugging away. I am the coach for the day.

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on where we are, right now, today. Not where we want to be, or where we think we should be, but where we are. There are lots of weight loss sayings--it's a process, it's a journey, you didn't get here overnight, so you won't get skinny overnight, etc. Having said all that, here is the QOTD:

QOTD--Think about where you were at the start of your journey and where you are now. List at least one positive thing that you have accomplished. This can be about anything--really think about how your life has changed. I know everyone has at least one thing, because I can think of at least one thing for everyone!