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

[50sjayne]

QOTD Saturday, Nov.`13: Is there something in your past that affected your weight/health NOW that you would like to do-over?

I would have trusted my own values and not given up on myself due to societal pressure. I might have talked to someone when I knew they were making a mistake. This was a good question for me right now. History repeats itself.
Cryptic I know-- just protecting the innocent. It's something you learn from 'dating' drug lords. Millions of years ago of course. I actually don't worry about anyone I know coming here y'know....you recommend just the main disneyland board and nobody goes there even--too much effort or they don't trust my opinion I guess. And to have to dig around to find this-- not gonna happen. So I guess I feel safe here, unfortunately for you nice folk.

 

[Rose&Mike]

So I guess I feel safe here, unfortunately for you nice folk.

I'm glad you feel safe.

QOTD for Saturday--Being born into my family. Seriously, not trying to make a bad joke here, but there are way too many things about my family to list. I try to focus on the few good things they gave me--love of books, strong work ethic.

We had a nice day yesterday. We went to a local farm/orchard/winery. We had lunch, walked around the lake, bought some apples and dried beans, and a yummy cranberry bread, and some wine. Yesterday afternoon we hung out outside and did some yard work and cleaned out the gutters.

Today we went for a 9.26 mile run with no tummy issues! Hopefully, I have found the solution. I really have to pay attention, though. It is really nice again today, but tomorrow it's back to reality with highs in the 50s. I am behind on replies, and thinking I might just go from here and not sweat it too much.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[tigger813]

Happy weekend!!!!

Not getting as much done today as I would've liked. Started putting out my outside lights and realized the landscapers have not come yet so I can't put them out. I'll have to call them Monday to find out when they are coming.

Going to run over to the grocery store to pick up some frozen mangoes for shakes. I have a coupon so I figure I'll use it.

Grilled pork chops and potatoes with onions for supper. Grilled chicken tomorrow after church. I'm trying to be good today. No alcohol. I haven't worked out today but did some errands.

I bought myself a Baggallini bon voyage bag with the gift card from my sister. It's charcoal grey with fuscia accents and interior.

Just made myself 2 chicken tenders with a chipotle dipping sauce for lunch.

TTFN

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay-- on DH's job stuff.

Connie--how was the race???

It's been quiet today. Hopefully everyone is having a good day. I am struggling today. With food and emotions. I think it's just nasty pms. I skipped last month completely, so I guess it's double the fun this month. It's like hitting a wall. I feel depressed and lethargic and weepy. Uggh. And I felt pretty good this morning. What is that about? I think we are going to go out to watch the Carolina game tonight. I kind of don't want to, but I'm afraid if I stay home I will just be cranky and eat everything in sight. Hopefully getting out will help.

Found out one of my sisters is not going to run the princess, most likely. Another one is injured, so not sure what's up with her, and I keep waiting for the youngest one to say she doesn't have enough money. The one who is not running is still planning on making the trip. Honestly, I wish I would have not have started with this whole idea. I would personally rather run with Mike. He is my cheerleader, he carries my water, he keeps track of how many endurolytes I have taken and how many gu's--basically everything a princess needs.

I told him today during our run, that I was going to have to call him during the last three miles of the Princess so he could tell me to keep running and that I can do it and to keep picking my heels up---that's what he says when I'm tired. Ok, now I'm crying. I know there are a lot worse things that could have happened, but this last month has worn me out. I was up from 1:30-2:30 again last night having a little panic attack. Ok, whine is over.

And those sisters are going to just have to get over it when I go to meet my Dis friends. At least I am looking forward to that.

Ok, going to try flat ironing my hair and putting my makeup on and see if that helps.

 

[my3princes]

It sounds like emotions are running wild today My dm and I went shopping most of the day. We hit JcPenneys this morning after having been there for 2 hours last night. We had a 30% off coupon plus the 15% for completing the online survey. That had a good sale plus doorbusters. I think I did most of the clothing purchases for Christmas I got a $100 winter coat from my oldest for $24

Tomorrow night I need to do some major appliance shopping. Sears has their friends and family sale which is their black friday sale minus the doorbusters. They also do an additional 10%. We need a new washer, dryer and dishwasher

Saturday's QOTD: I never had a weight issue until my first pregnancy. I wouldn't change a things. The boys are totally worth the extra weight and extra work. My pregnancies were straight from H E double hockey sticks and I went through it 3 times. The doctor's told me if I get pregnant again I will not survive. Thankfully we always wanted 3.

 

[flipflopmom]

Morning fellow losers! Hope everyone has a great Saturday

Right back at ya' babe!

It really must be the time of year because it seems like all of us are having such difficulties with these feelings this challenge. Mine mostly Im sure is from TOM still....adding in my dh and his job dilemma. His boss his miserable to him and he can never do anything right.I am also stressing about buying xmas presents this year. Not sure where the money is going to come from.

from your clone in VA. I so get you. On all of the above levels. It's so hard when DH's are having trouble at work, and then they are miserable when they get home, you're already stressed, Christmas is coming. Doesn't equal a lot of stress relief for anyone!!!!! I'll keep praying for you, just "believe" like in the Polar Express, Christmas magic will come through, somehow.

Happy Saturday! Hope everyone gets to relax and do something fun today. This question makes me want to wake up DS, give him a big hug, and march him around the block a time or two!

Taryn, I'm sure that you did better than you thought you did last night. Enjoy your training! :I was thinking that we all need a little extra TLC when I realized how many of us needed and lately. So here is some for all of us! I'm going to buy new running shoes today as the shoes that I have been using are making my knees sore. And speaking of do-overs, this is more like something that I never dreamed of doing!

YAY for new running shoes! I totally agree, it's kinda crazy how....down everything is. Economy? Maybe it's time for a simpler Christmas season, it will be at my house anyway. I can't help but think we will come out stronger on the other end...... WE WILL MAKE IT TO THE OTHER END!

I actually don't worry about anyone I know coming here y'know....you recommend just the main disneyland board and nobody goes there even--too much effort or they don't trust my opinion I guess. And to have to dig around to find this-- not gonna happen. So I guess I feel safe here, unfortunately for you nice folk.

Hindsight is 20/20. Totally.
We all need a place where we feel safe. I feel safe here, too. Least judgmental, most supportive group of people I have EVER had the pleasure to be with.

We had a nice day yesterday. We went to a local farm/orchard/winery. We had lunch, walked around the lake, bought some apples and dried beans, and a yummy cranberry bread, and some wine.

Rose, I could see such a wonderful mental picture of you and Mike strolling along the lake, holding hands, fall leaves, smell of apples and bread, and the great taste of wine. That made my day!

Just made myself 2 chicken tenders with a chipotle dipping sauce for lunch.

Sounds yummy!!!!!

I feel depressed and lethargic and weepy. Uggh. And I felt pretty good this morning. What is that about? And those sisters are going to just have to get over it when I go to meet my Dis friends. At least I am looking forward to that. Ok, going to try flat ironing my hair and putting my makeup on and see if that helps.

Sorry you are having such a hard day, Rose. I really hope that your family cooperates at the Princess. I hope that you got all dolled up, and are having a great time watching SC. PMS is not for the weak, I promise!!!


Watching the Hokies not do so well against the Heels. Winning by 9, when it should be at least 19 or 29. But my family is at home together, our house is warm, we have food for dinner, and we're all healthy. What more should I really ask for? Tonight, nothing!

Hope everyone is hanging in there today. This really has been a CHALLENGE, physical, emotional, financial, mental for so many of us. Crazy how we were all looking so forward to fall, and yet it's kicking us in the butt. I am SO proud of all of us, big weight loss or none, lots of activity or none , because we are all hanging in here, being here for each other, and not giving up on ourselves, or each other. Walt would be proud of us!

 

[tigger813]

I love The Hallmark Channel! We're watching the 2nd part of a trilogy called the Good Witch. It stars Catherine Bell. I saw part 1 last year and can't wait to see the third part.

I ended up walking to the grocery store and listening to last week's email show podcast. I still have several more minutes to go. I'm drinking my water. We ended up making another peppermint mocha white Russian tonight! Couldn't resist. Didn't feel so bad since I walked about 2 miles this afternoon!

Had pork and grilled potatoes for supper and will have leftover potatoes and grilled chicken for lunch tomorrow. I plan on having a protein shake for breakfast and supper tomorrow. I hope to get on the elliptical at some point tomorrow and maybe playing some Wii. I hope to be back at Friday's weight by Monday or Tuesday! I hope to have at least a 3-4 pound loss by Friday. I really want to plan out my menu for the week. I need to pick up some ground meat for the week. I hope to eat my big meals at lunch most of the week. I will definitely have shakes twice a day this week. The push is on for my trip!

I plan on typing up our itinerary starting tonight and finishing it tomorrow after church!

I feel so focused right now. I just need to keep it up for two more weeks!

DD2 wants to add some clippies to the end of my post so excuse what may come up!!!!!

 

[mikamah]

He is my cheerleader, he carries my water, he keeps track of how many endurolytes I have taken and how many gu's--basically everything a princess needs

Maybe I could borrow him for the princess?

Sorry you've had such an emotional day, Rose. Don't let those sisters drag you down. You are a princess and it will all work out on race day.

I've just skimmed through, but don't have time to respond to all I want to right now. Thanks Jennz and Rose for sending that beautiful weather our way. It was 70 degrees here today, and michael had a b-day party, so I got a 5 mile run/walk in and my pace was 14.28, so I"m psyched. Plus, I feel fine now. I'm on call tomorrow and hope to spend a little more time here. We're going to watch a christmas movie tonight, and just relax.

Hugs to all who need them today.

Thanks for your coaching, Taryn. Your posts and quotes are a great way to skim when time is short.

hanging in here, being here for each other, and not giving up on ourselves, or each other. Walt would be proud of us!

I love this. Have a nice evening.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

I miss you so much! I don't know where the hours have been going. I'm so worried I don't know enough for my test. I know I shouldn't be, but you know me. Hoping for at least 4 hours tomorrow, plus a trip to the library & CVS, church, and maybe the gym for the first time in months. I have no idea how I will fit all of that in, but I don't really see a choice. I need more books for studying and I need to pick up a prescription (and they are very close to one another). I really want to get in some exercise, especially with TOM visiting. I've been walking around a lot, but would love to see an actual calories burned number. I'll figure out some way to make the day work. My parents don't have any plans for tomorrow, which will make things easier. If they have plans, they usually involve me , which brings me to...

QOTD Saturday, Nov.`13: Is there something in your past that affected your weight/health NOW that you would like to do-over?

I would love to have had years without all the comments about how fat I am. I still get them, but at least I am better about not letting them get to me.

to everyone who needs one.

Have a great day tomorrow!

CC

 

[JOANNEL]

Hi all,

From the land of the missing. DS #2 was home last week end from OTS it was so nice to see him. He goes back to Germany next week end so I have been down. I am trying to get his Christmas box ready. I have to get it in the mail by the 23rd to get there in time. This will be out first Christmas with out kids. I am so not looking forward to it. I wish we could afford to be the Kranks and just run away!!!

New job is going well. Was very disappointed that Jimmy Buffet did not sign my paycheck.They are a relaxed company, not what I am used to but very nice..

Went to the funeral last week end of the 24 year old. So sad. I don;t know how her parents made it though. So many young adults there...... just so sad. So hug your kids every day, the Mom just keeps saying I will never be able to touch her again.....


Sorry to be so down, just been a rough few days around here.

 

[flipflopmom]

Thanks Jennz and Rose for sending that beautiful weather our way. It was 70 degrees here today, and michael had a b-day party, so I got a 5 mile run/walk in and my pace was 14.28, so I"m psyched. Plus, I feel fine now. Thanks for your coaching, Taryn. Your posts and quotes are a great way to skim when time is short.

Glad you had a great day! Sounds wonderful! Your pace just keeps getting faster and faster!

Connie said one time my replies are like a "Cliff's Notes version of the day"

I miss you so much! I don't know where the hours have been going. I'm so worried I don't know enough for my test. I know I shouldn't be, but you know me. Hoping for at least 4 hours tomorrow, plus a trip to the library & CVS, church, and maybe the gym for the first time in months.

You are going to do GREAT!!! You're like a little girl scout - so prepared. Be sure you are resting enough to give your mind time to process all of that information! Busy day ahead, I hope you accomplish all your goals.

DS #2 was home last week end from OTS it was so nice to see him. He goes back to Germany next week end so I have been down. This will be out first Christmas with out kids. Went to the funeral last week end of the 24 year old. So hug your kids every day, the Mom just keeps saying I will never be able to touch her again.....

So glad your DS got to be home for a weekend. I'm sure that after the funeral, it made your time with him so much more special. That poor family, I don't want to imagine what they are going through. to you, I'm sure being there was difficult.

I dread the day when the girls aren't here for Christmas. It will be here all too soon, so I am trying to cherish what time we do have...

Glad the job is going well. Jimmy should be giving all the employees a concert for Christmas!

Spent some time on the phone getting closer to a great new friend last night. It's so wonderful to build relationships that you just know will last forever!

Today will be such a busy day. I kinda dread it, but that's okay. Church, Christmas play practice, supposed to go to a 31 party a friend is having. Don't really want to, but she came here Friday night, so I feel obligated. Plus, we just relaxed yesterday evening, played, let the girls' play, so the house is a wreck again. Need to , too.

As usual, my alarm went off at 4:30. I am very tempted to get on the couch and sleep for a few more hours. The only thing I would do is clean up this am, but not sure I really want to.

After yesterday's introspective QOTD, we'll have a fun one today.

QOTD Sunday, Nov.14th. What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Do you have any special traditions?


The entire weekend is wrapped in tradition, and I LOVE THAT!
Wed. night - Brad and I cook the turkey, and whatever else for Mom (this is a new tradition.(
Thurs - We get up, watch the first bit of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and head to Mom's to watch the end. Brad and I help her cook, we watch the parade, the girls set the tables w/ placecards I made when I did Stampin' Up as a hobby for a while. EVERYONE comes. The only holiday that both of my brothers are there for. After stuffing our faces, we all take naps, go outside, and play football. (Don't have to talk about all the cleanup...)
Friday - The Elf on the Shelf arrives, and we decorate for Christmas. Our rule is, other than our tree (which we get at a Christmas tree farm on the first Sat. of Dec.), it goes up on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Whatever doesn't get put up that day, goes back to the building for next year.
Saturday - Virginia Tech vs. UVA. Last home game of the season. We always play UVA this day. HUGE TAILGATE - and we FREEZE!!!
Sunday - REST!


Have a great Sunday everyone!!! Take time for your families, your loved ones, let them know how much they mean to you. Do it now, because you never know about tomorrow. Then, spend a few minutes doing something nice for yourself, because you deserve it.

I challenge each of you to take 15 minutes in total indulgence and self care. A nap, a book, at home pedi, bath, anything but food. Treat yourself!
Taryn

 

[donac]

Good Sunday morning. I couldn't sleep last night and only slept on and off last night. I guess I have been too busy the last couple of days and too much to do today.

Just wanted to say hello before the day got started. I will be on later today.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

from your clone in VA. I so get you. On all of the above levels. It's so hard when DH's are having trouble at work, and then they are miserable when they get home, you're already stressed, Christmas is coming. Doesn't equal a lot of stress relief for anyone!!!!! I'll keep praying for you, just "believe" like in the Polar Express, Christmas magic will come through, somehow.

I know the struggles of life will eventually make us stronger it just feels like somedays I am so weak. I see the light at the end of the tunnel too and eventually we will get there. Even if it takes 3-5 years I am focusing on our traditions of the xmas season and just celebrating the true meaning of the day. I know some how we will get presents under the tree and my kids will be excited. I will always "believe" in the magic of christmas.

Hi all,

From the land of the missing. DS #2 was home last week end from OTS it was so nice to see him. He goes back to Germany next week end so I have been down. I am trying to get his Christmas box ready. I have to get it in the mail by the 23rd to get there in time. This will be out first Christmas with out kids. I am so not looking forward to it. I wish we could afford to be the Kranks and just run away!!!

Glad you had some time with DS it must be so hard not to have him around especially during the holidays. The story of your friends daughter made me hug my kids a little tighter. These are the things I just cant understand in life. My prayers are with her family. I hope your days get brighter soon.

QOTD Sunday, Nov.14th. What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Do you have any special traditions?

Ok Taryn a bit scary but here are our traditions.

Thursday- We make the filling at our house for Dh's family dinner. While its cooking we sit with the kids to watch the macy's day parade.....Once the boys get a few years older we plan to make a trip to NYC for the wkend and see the parade in person. Anyway we head to my MIL and spend a few hours there and have dinner. Then its off to my nanas where we spend the rest of the night with my family. We all exchange names for secret santa. We check out the flyers and see what we what to shop for the next day.
While the women do this the guys are watching football.

Friday- My mom and I head to the stores at 4am. Shop till we drop or the money runs out which ever comes first. Then that evening we have a tree lighting ceremony at city hall. They have a high school band play xmas toons and a choir sings along. Santa comes. They give out free hot chocolate and cookies too. Then its home to get out the Elf on the Shelf....the kids named him buddy.

Saturday- we usually go to a huge craft fair but this year I think I am going to run in the turkey trot 5K.

 

[my3princes]

QOTD Sunday, Nov.14th. What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Do you have any special traditions?



Taryn

Thanksgiving used be full of more tradition than it is now. Growing up we had Thanksgiving lunch at my Grandmother's house. There was about 25 of us for a traditional meal. We watched the parades, ate did clean up then chatted for hours. We had Dinner at my Great Aunts house. This is huge, sometimes 50+ family members. We do a pot luck with everyone contributing a traditional Thanksgiving dish. She has a wood stove in her garage and sets up a bunch of long tables, candles, decorations etc. This meal still happens, but fewer people attend these days and the family has grown and so have outside obligations. I remember all 13 of us great nieces and nephews got to play together. Often Charlie and the Chocolate factory would be one TV. The men used to have a poker game. Once I met DH we would have a 2 PM meal with his family too. That only lasted a few years then his mother met a new boyfriend and we were pretty much excluded from everything. He has died, but we still only hear from her when she needs something.


Now we often have some sort of immediate family lunch with my parents and brother's family then we still go to my Great Aunts. We often spend the entire evening planning out or black friday shopping plan The kids still get to play with their cousins which they love.

Because our activities have so many people there is never any pressure about what or how much you eat. There are of course tons of foods, some good, many not so much.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

White flaky stuff fell out of the sky yesterday! It didn't stick around luckily. We laughed about how excited we were to see the first snow when it is just a matter of time until we say "snow again?!?"

Susan, I'm glad that you feel safe here.

And those sisters are going to just have to get over it when I go to meet my Dis friends. At least I am looking forward to that.

, Rose, sorry about the sister drama. Mike should run the Princess because he sounds like a Prince of a guy!

Meeting up with the Dis'ers and WISHers and BL folks is one of the things I am looking forward to the most!

Wow, Deb, great bargains but do you really have to get appliances for Christmas?

Hope everyone is hanging in there today. This really has been a CHALLENGE, physical, emotional, financial, mental for so many of us. Crazy how we were all looking so forward to fall, and yet it's kicking us in the butt. I am SO proud of all of us, big weight loss or none, lots of activity or none , because we are all hanging in here, being here for each other, and not giving up on ourselves, or each other. Walt would be proud of us!

but think how much harder it would be if we couldn't come here.

Tracey, be sure and share your itinerary so those of us who live vicariously through others can see all the fun you'll be having!

Kathy, 14:28 pace! You go girl!

CC, you really do know more than you give yourself credit for. I took, and passed first try, three different bar exams and I felt that I knew nothing each time. You can do it!

JOANNEL, what a rough week-end. What did you and DH do at Christmas before the kids? Maybe you can start a new tradition at home for the two of you. I'm glad that you are enjoying your new job.

QOTD Sunday, Nov.14th. What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Do you have any special traditions?

My favorite part about Thanksgiving is leftovers! Seriously, I love the family togetherness. Even though we had our big Thanksgiving dinner last week-end, DS has asked that we still have a small family dinner on Thursday. It will be just the three of us and we are looking forward to just hanging out and relaxing together. We will start our Christmas decorating on Friday.

And I have to tell you guys that apparently I am elf challenged because I've never heard of the elf on the shelf thing. But thanks to Google I did learn about it as well as a book called Llama Llama Holiday Drama which I think could work on so many levels.

, dona, hope that you can get some rest today.

Saturday- we usually go to a huge craft fair but this year I think I am going to run in the turkey trot 5K.

Go, Lindsay, go!

 

[JOANNEL]

Traditions!!!!

Ours have changed over the years, being military we moved too much!! But since we have been in Florida we have dinner with the neighbors. Spend the day together. Friday early morning shopping, a Family movie in the afternoon and leftover Turkey sandwiches for dinner!!!!

 

[50sjayne]

Happy weekend!!!!

Going to run over to the grocery store to pick up some frozen mangoes for shakes. I have a coupon so I figure I'll use it.

TTFN

I get those mangoes cut up and frozen at Grocery outlet and they are good in the shakes.

Speaking of Grocery outlet-- they are having 20% off all wine right now. I got a case of mixed variety that included more Blue Pirate pinot--2007 instead of 2008 yay and a nice Woodbridge port. The owner recommended something called 6 prong that ended up being only $2.32 after the discount and it is really good.
Went to church bazaars with my Mom and her friend yesterday-- had fun, only got what I really wanted. Speaking of Bazaar (bizarre)...my Mom's friend found a brand new bra with tags on it still, $4 at an estate sale that was my size-- and it's one I've had before and liked in a bigger size.

 

[tigger813]

Lisa- I will share it in a bit. Just finished eating lunch and have to take DD2 to a playdate in a few minutes. I will start typing it out after I drop her off. We're all watching the latest season of Dr. Who on Blu-Ray. DH got it to review for his website and we all love it so we'll watch it together.

QOTD: This will be a quiet Thanksgiving as we will be getting ready for Disney the following week. We will put our tree up sometime over that weekend if not the night before Thanksgiving. We always watch the Macy's parade on tv together and then usually watch some holiday movies. We'll probably play some games too and I will also be trying to get the final things together for our trip.

Hoping to get in a few miles on the elliptical later on today. I had a shake for breakfast with strawberries and mangoes. Lunch was leftover potatoes with some added mushrooms for me. I'm going to drink lots of water today and I'll have another shake for supper tonight. I prefer to eat our big meal early in the day on Sundays. Patriots game isn't on until 8 tonight so I should be able to get the itinerary done and maybe some of our Dis shirts. I need to sort out what I have downloaded and decide what I want to print. I only have a limited number of transfers so I need to be careful I don't mess any up.

We've decided to stop at the Crocs outlet on our way into Disney. DD1 and I both need new Crocs and there is a Publix right next door to the outlet so it's working out good this way. Of course I got an email from Crocs today about purchasing from their online outlet.

Has anyone been to the outlet before and if so, are the prices good and is there a good selection? I'll post this on the budget board as well to see what people have to say.

Gotta get ready to drop DD2 off! BBL

TTFN

 

[Rose&Mike]

Deb--that is a seriously good deal you got on the coat.

Maybe I could borrow him for the princess?

Sorry you've had such an emotional day, Rose. Don't let those sisters drag you down. You are a princess and it will all work out on race day.

I've just skimmed through, but don't have time to respond to all I want to right now. Thanks Jennz and Rose for sending that beautiful weather our way. It was 70 degrees here today, and michael had a b-day party, so I got a 5 mile run/walk in and my pace was 14.28, so I"m psyched. Plus, I feel fine now. I'm on call tomorrow and hope to spend a little more time here. We're going to watch a christmas movie tonight, and just relax.

Great job on the 5 miles Kathy!!! Enjoy that weather, because it's cool here today. And honestly, I am kind of hoping the whole sister trip falls apart. I am a horrible person, I know. But then Mike will just come with me. I told him he could cheer at the end of the race! I haven't bought plane tickets yet....

CC--just keep swimming!

Hi all,

This will be out first Christmas with out kids. I am so not looking forward to it. I wish we could afford to be the Kranks and just run away!!!

New job is going well. Was very disappointed that Jimmy Buffet did not sign my paycheck.They are a relaxed company, not what I am used to but very nice..

I'm glad the job is going well! And while we are empty nesters, we haven't done a solo Christmas yet. I am not looking forward to it either. I would definitely plan something. Having no plan is what makes holidays hard. Our DS loved Halloween growing up and we had soooo many family traditions. Well, the last two years, we just haven't wanted to deal with it w/o DS. Both years we went out to eat and had a couple of drinks during trick or treat time. Eventually, I will probably be up to doing Halloween again, but just wasn't ready yet.

Hi Dona.

To everyone celebrating simpler Christmases--we did this a couple years ago. Set very strict limits on gifts, decorating, going out, etc. and really had a wonderful time. It was nice to re-learn that it really isn't about the gifts and trimmings.

Lisa--snow. Oh my. Seriously for someone that is originally from PA, I am not handling winter well at all anymore. And this year I am FREEZING!!!!! Last year we kept the thermostat really low, and this year I am cold all the time. I'm guessing it's because I don't have as much insulation anymore, but who would have guessed that being cold all the time would be a side effect of losing weight.

We had fun last night. And woohoo, Carolina beat Florida, though after Florida ran the kickoff back for a touchdown I was a little worried. We left towards the end of the 3rd quarter because the place we were at was supposed to have the big fight that was on last night, and they were having major problems. We wanted to get out of there in case they couldn't show it, because there would have been some very unhappy people. Not doing much today, but did finish my meal planning for the week, so that's good.

Have a nice afternoon.

 

[mikamah]

QOTD Sunday, Nov.14th. What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Do you have any special traditions?

I really like the sitting around after dinner, just relaxing with family time. Followed by the pies. My mom almost always cooked thanksgiving dinner, so last year was very strange. Two years ago my sil cooked so my mom could go to my nephews last high school football game, and the whole day ended up being really fun, and now that she's gone, we treasure the memories. I love this picture that was taken of the three of us at the game that day, and I have it on my living room wall.

Last year we went visited a friend for a while, and then met my sister and bil and some of his family at a restaurant for dinner, and came back to my house for dessert. My brothers and other sister were with their inlaws. This year, I'm cooking at my house, and there will be 6 of us. Some girls at work were talking about thanksgiving, and one was saying her kids love coming home for thanksgiving dinner, and I thought I should cook at least once, so Michael would have that memory. Michael and I are running a 5k that morning, and I'm hoping that will become a tradition for us. Friday we're going to western mass to visit my brother and family. We may sneak a little shopping in too.

I loved reading everyone thanksgiving traditions. Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. It's cooling off here again, but at least the snow has stayed away.