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

[tigger813]

Shawn- They are actually in Morrisville and my sister and her family are in Cary.

I'm exhausted!!!! After doing the 2.5 miles on the elliptical I then walked about 3 miles at the track with people form the wellness center, my neighbor and then redwalker. Then we came back to my house and walked to the lake and to the street that gets all lit up for Christmas with redwalker and her puppy! I think I did about 7 miles today! I had my big meal at lunch so I will have a shake for supper before taking DD1 to dancing.

I have a bad headache which I think may be from the cold I was in so long this morning. DD2 and I went and got her hair cut and went to the grocery store. It was like the day before Thanksgiving! It was crazy and people kept blocking the aisles! I bought the turkey breast that we will have on Thanksgiving! I don't want to go near a grocery store next week unless it is for milk and eggs! Luckily I can walk to one if necessary!!!!!

Actually looking forward to dancing tonight as a family there just got back from Disney so I get to hear all their details tonight! I saw the son this morning at the track and he said it was a good time!

I feel like I've accomplished a lot the last few days for a change! My head seems to be headed toward organization/ planning and packing mode!

Need to go have my tea that I fixed! Hopefully that will help my headache!

TTFN

 

[Connie96]

Hello all! I hope you're having an okay Monday!

Connie--how was the race???

Well, there were ups and downs. Figuratively and quite literally.

My hip was giving me much less trouble last Friday than it had been since my last run on Tuesday evening, and Saturday morning, it was still tender, but not hurting. So... it was on! In an effort to be kinder to my hip, I decided to use a 3 minute run/1 minute walk interval (instead of my usual 4/1). This seemed to be fine for the first 1/2 mile. And then... we entered Cameron Park and the next four miles were hill after hill after hill. The turn around point was near a cliff formation called "Lover's Leap" if that helps draw the picture for you. But it wasn't just up there and back down. The road went UP and DOWN and UP and DOWN and UP, etc., followed by DOWN and UP and DOWN and UP and DOWN, etc. My hip injury and my calves were SCREAMING at me. After I got to the turn around, I chose to ignore my timer and just walk the ups and jog the downs. This seemed to work okay except that the downs were steep enough that the impact was jarring my hip pretty hard too. I was about halfway thru the race and about 3/4 way thru the hilly part when I really started wondering if I would have to walk the rest or even quit. But, I kept going just trying to take it easy and get done. Finally I finished the hills and the last couple miles of the race were flat along the river and the pain subsided. It still hurt, but was nothing like it had been on the hills. I got right back into my 3/1 intervals and I was able to run/walk SO much better with SO much less pain. There was one more slope back up to the finish line, but I gritted my teeth, powered thru it and finished at 1:08:51.

A note about run/walk intervals... I know it seems counter intuitive, but THIS race is verifiable proof that you can finish in the same time or better WITH walk breaks. This is my 2nd 10K race. On my first (back in July of this year), I was in good health with no injuries, running (jogging) for the entire distance on a fairly flat course and I finished in 1:08:38. For THIS race... The course was exceptionally hilly and I was running injured (and fighting a sinus infection), with frequent walk breaks and I finished only 13 SECONDS slower. Had the course been the same and if I hadn't been in pain the whole time, I am quite certain that I would have totally blown out my old PR. But, with all things considered, I am satisfied with my time. (On the other hand, to be within only 13 seconds of my PR, it is a little annoying that I didn't beat it.)

Okay, I know that's enough of a book from me, but... I'm not done yet!

My niece ran her first 5K. She's 9 and she ran the course completely on her own. It was a pretty leisurely run for her and she finished in 36:20.03 and took 3rd place for girls 10 and under. My older niece had to play a soccer tournament that day, so she couldn't race with us, but I am really anxious for them to run one together. They are quite competitive with each other and I am pretty certain they could take first and second as they challenge each other for bragging rights.

And, finally, my DD... she walked the 1 mile course with my mom. Mom said that she (Mom) was actually walking pretty fast and DD was kind of "trotting" to keep up with her most of the time. They finished the 1 mile in 17:09.03. They weren't really doing "finisher medals" for all the kids, but somehow I think my mom "suggested" that DD should have a medal and, sure enough, they gave her one. (After all, she is only 3 years old and she walked the whole mile without being carried or riding in a stroller or wagon.) My only problem at this point is that she'll always want a medal and I'll never again be able to take her to a race without paying her entrance fee.

So... post race... as soon as I finished running, my hip went nuts. I hurt SO bad. I stretched and stretched, but apparently couldn't hit the right spot. We waited around for results and walked thru the zoo with the kids, but I was limping the whole way. Getting in and out of the car was torture. I even went so far as to do the "ice bath" thing when I got home. I had never done this before and I guess I didn't get it quite cold enough or something because it didn't seem to help much. Sunday was pretty lazy because it hurt to move. I'm feeling a bit better today, but frequently still get a pretty good twinge. I am not planning to run again until Saturday. I'm a little nervous about running the half after having not run all week. Do y'all have any suggestions for "training" for a run that don't include running?

Am I being stupid here? Too stubborn? I'm hoping that the flat course that I'll be running on Saturday will be easier on my hip that the hills I train on or the monster hills I raced on last weekend. But, I also know that I'll be hobbling again when I'm done. After this race, I do have every intention of seeing an orthopaedist and trying to find out for sure what is going wrong and how to fix it. I also intend to take some time to heal, although I HOPE to start training again mid-December for a marathon-relay at the end of January.

I do apologize for the book. If you muddled thru the whole thing, you're a champ and I thank you.

Y'all enjoy what's left of your Monday!

 

[jbm02]

Hi!! Unexpected military weekend that played havoc with my schedule. So now I am trying to catch up!!

Hi everyone! We had a wonderful weekend in Thionville, France. We toured Chateau de Lagrange-- a castle which is still used as a private home, tour conducted by owner in English ! Toured another smaller private home built in 1754. Ate lunch at an Algerian restaurant (cous cous served family style with vegetables, meat and broth toppings). Toured the Maginot Line -- famous underground bunkers taken over by Germany during WWII until the Americans came to rescue the French!
we're only coming home for Christmas this year. We should be back home for good by July 1st, 2012. We have about 20 more months to go(sigh)



Oh boy, it may take me even longer. I've lost 21 pounds in about 9 months and none of them came off easily But, even if it does take me 23 months, that is better than weighing the same 23 months from now

Thanksgiving has always been a strange holiday for me. We had the traditional holiday growing up but after all us kids were grown and out of College, my parents started travelling by themselves on that weekend. I remember spending several Thanksgivings with a girlfriend's family and having a great time. Then, after I was married, we spent most every Thanksgiving with DH's family. UGH!!! There are only 3 of them so a very small, quiet and boring affair except for MIL's MOUTH Then, my sister's MIL started having a huge Thanksgiving and we all went there, including my parents. We tried inviting DH's family to that but they were hours late one year, complained about the food another year and finally announced they would not come again. This year will be the 3rd T'giving we have spent in Germany. In 2008 we were just here for a visit. Last year, we had no turkey, no celebration at all. This year we are invited to 3 so far
I love watching the Macy's Day Parade and it seems every year we know of a group from our area marching in the parade. I would love to attend in person one year! Have done the BF shopping but prefer to do that online now.
I have never cooked a turkey or T'giving dinner and I am 49 years old !!!

Tracey: Your trip sounds great! And, your parents live in Raleigh???
That's where I am from!

Kathy: Love the picture of you with Michael and your Mom. I know you really cherish having that day and those memories captured.

Deb: A very special week in your house! Enjoy! Have "fun" with your new appliances too!

Shawn

Shawn, there is so much to respond to!! I am so glad that you had such a great time on your trip. It sounds absolutely wonderful.
The strangest Thanksgiving for me was when I was studying in Europe. Because it wasn't a holiday, we had a full day of classes (obvious, but we wanted to boycott school that day!). Several of the Americans attending the Universite de Fribourg (in Switzerland) made plans to go out to dinner. We called ahead to a local restaurant to make sure they could get turkey. "Of course", they promised us. HA! We ended up having a dinner of goose (instead of turkey), radishes (instead of potatoes), and some form of stuffing that defies description. Then it snowed on the way home, my city bus couldn't make it up the hill to where I rented a room (too icy) and I ended up walking a half mile home in heels. I cried then but now we can laugh about it - and boy, do I appreciate being ome for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings!!

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


Taryn

LOVE our Thanksgiving traditions!! I start baking the Saturday before Thanksgiving - apple pies, chocolate chip cookies, applesauce, spaghetti sauce and lasagna (I freeze it til Thursday).
Wednesday - leave work early and make stuffing, get everything ready for the morning. DH's cousins drive in from Fredericksburg VA and we spend the rest of the night catching up
Thursday - get the turkey in the oven, lasagna in the other oven, Off to the Y for a 2 hour spin class while everyone else sleeps in. Save the parade on DVR so we can watch it together. We watch it wile making dinner, the watch football all afternoon. NO DARN GOOSE!!!!

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

Me too!!!

Qualified for my own Pampered Chef website, spending my free time setting it up this am. I'll coach this afternoon!!

QOTD Monday, November 15: Mondays are hard! What is one thing you have to look forward to this week?

Talk to you this afternoon!
Taryn

This is the second week of our boot camp class. I started the week off with that class this morning. I feel so much better after starting my morning with that class!! Here's to a great week!

Time to take DD to ice skating class and DS to confirmation class. And I still need to PM my weight to Shannon!! Have a great night everyone

Jude

 

[jbm02]

...and obviously, I need to proof read before I hit "submit"!! Sorry for the typos everyone...

 

[cclovesdis]

I don't know where to start. I NEED to vent, but I feel terrible because I haven't been replying. I'll sum it up in a few words: Why don't people listen? And, I am talking about adults-professional adults.

So, needless to say, I'm upset and frustrated. I NEED to study and I can't focus. I managed to study for almost 3.5 hours today, which I will take. I would have loved for 5, but I finished geography and made a huge dent in the solar system. I have some other science books to skim and a few history books to use to find specific facts, so not too much for tomorrow. Wed.-Fri. will be teaching reading. I do have a book of common myths I need to read as well. Perhaps I'll do that tonight.

On a positive note, I am down 1.5 pounds since Friday! Tonight we had pizza, but it fit into my day, so I'm hoping I'll keep that for this week's loss. I drank more water than usual today as well and will try to do the same tomorrow.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC

 

[lisah0711]

Good evening all!

Busy day today. I had to go to Macy's and buy some new jeans because the ones that I have were uncomfortably large. My watches are spinning on my arms, too, so I am hoping for some good numbers on Friday.

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.

I think it's pjlla who mentioned last year she has to wear a hoodie all the time in winter -- I think that's a good thing!

And I have to tell you that as a girl who grew up in California and Arizona that I still get a little freaked out when it first starts to snow -- my parents would drive me to see the snow!

Kathy, love the pic with your Mom, Michael and you!

dona, hope your pre-Thanksgiving dinner was great!

The appliances are not for Christmas.

Whew!

Tracey, sounds like you have a great time planned for your trip! Thanks for sharing your itinerary!

Qualified for my own Pampered Chef website, spending my free time setting it up this am. I'll coach this afternoon!!

QOTD Monday, November 15: Mondays are hard! What is one thing you have to look forward to this week?

Talk to you this afternoon!
Taryn

Taryn, be sure and let us know when your site is up.

I'm looking forward to getting a lot of things done this week so I can enjoy a long week-end next week!

Maria, hope that your conference wasn't too boring!

pjlla, Wow! You have a lot going on!

, jennz. I thought of you today when I saw a picture of Michael (last BL winner) on the BL site -- he was wearing a big belt buckle again and all I could think of was you saying "what is he a pirate now?"

Lindsay, I bet that coat looks very pretty with your coloring!

Apparently my time on the computer is up so I will be back later to finish my replies!

 

[JOANNEL]

QOTD Monday, November 15: Mondays are hard! What is one thing you have to look forward to this week?

DS # 2 comes home Friday, but he goes back to Germany Saturday

 

[flipflopmom]

Taryn- It is so hard, isn't it? I find church and the holidays are the hardest. You are not alone.

Thanks Kathy. Daddy sang in the choir, and he and I always made faces at each other, etc. while he was singing. I see him up there every Sunday. I've decided that it may be best for the rest of the year to just stay in the back during the choir, and just come out for worship service. I think everyone will understand.

Here's our itinerary:

You just made me HOMESICK!!!!! Sounds like a wonderful, wonderful time. Can't wait to hear all about it!

I could say the premiere of "Human Target" , but instead I'll say not having any deadlines at work.

Sorry, I didn't get around to entertaining you. Hope you found something to keep you entertained! YAY for no deadlines!

QOTD--not looking forward to anything special this week, but my DS comes home next Tuesday! We are at 6+ weeks since we've seen him and I am really missing him. We're going to clean his room this weekend and wash his sheets. I just still think it's going to implode. Mike keeps saying, just let it play itself out.!

Sending PPD your way so that whatever happens, you have a wonderful time! We're having pizza tonight too, spinach carbonara for us, pepperoni for the girls!

On a positive note: I'm only up about a 1/2 pound from Friday so I will have another new low and if I work hard enough maybe I can reach my goal!!!!! I know I'm pushing it hoping for 5 pounds this week but I'm so motivated that I think I could do it!!!! I got my dress from our rehearsal dinner zipped up all the way yesterday. Haven't worn that in 13 years.

You are just amazing and motivating Tracey! What an awesome NSV!!!

We have a lot to look forward to this week. Wednesday is my youngest, Colby's, 8th Birthday. Thursday is my DH's 40th birthday (he is not so excited ) Thusday is also the Anniversary of Hunter's Grand Mal seizure and we are so blessed that he hasn't had another one and it looks like he never will . We will also pick up our new appliances Thursday night.

NOW THAT IS A LIST TO GET EXCITED ABOUT!!!!!!

I have two. No cub scouts on thursday and friday is my early day so the weekend will begin at 2. Taryn- Congrats on qualifying for your own website. Does that mean when you have parties you can send email invites and people can order online without going to a party?

WOOHOO for early weekends!! Yes, my website could be huge. Basically, I set up existing shows on there, so if someone's cousin across the country wants to order from her show, she can, and choose to have it shipped directly to her. And, anyone, anywhere can place a regular or outlet order at any time without having to be invited to a show... I also have recipes, tips, etc. It's really cool!

We had a GREAT weekend and my DS's robotics team took home the1st place Championship at our tournament, along with the first place trophy for our robot performance!! We are heading to State competition on December 4th! DD had a good swim weekend also.... she dropped 4 seconds in her 200 IM, which is a huge drop at this time in her swim career.... plus a few other personal best times in other events. She was satisfied with the weekend.

Congrats to DS and DD! What amazing accomplishments for them! You have a right to be proud! Hope you can jump in as much as possible. We need your inspiration and plans! Glad you made time for us today!

Taryn Like Kathy I find church to be hard! Something always seems to remind me about my mom or mil, or it's something about dd that gets me going. Waterproof mascara! 1 1/2 years later it's still coming out of the blue...at WDW at the Hall of Presidents last month...my mom's favorite and I was sad for the rest of the day. I don't know what to say, just

I stopped wearing mascara to church a long time ago.....

Thanks for the words Rose. Our christmases were always so over blown when I was a kid. I know its not about the presents but the feeling of not being able to just go out and by my kids and family a bunch of things is just killing me. Im trying hard to focus on the little things and I know it will get me through. Thanks again for the encouragement.I hope we are here together too! Id say if we make it to the end of the tunnel that we can celebrate by meeting in disney for drinks but I guess that is what has gotten me in the financial predicament in the first place....always wanting to go somewhere or do something.
My mom and I had some shopping therapy yesterday. She had a bunch of coupons so she treated me yet again. God I love my mommy!!!!!!

Lindsay, my mom would be really upset if I spent a lot of money on her, knowing our financial situation. (Well, as much as I'm willing to share with her). Your adult family is probably the same way. The kids won't know the difference! We will definitely meet in WDW and celebrate, b/c we'll be able to afford it! Your new clothes sound soooo fabulous!!!! Keep on keeping on. You're going to rock the Princess!

Hi everyone! We had a wonderful weekend in Thionville, France. We toured Chateau de Lagrange-- a castle which is still used as a private home, tour conducted by owner in English !
We're only coming home for Christmas this year. We should be back home for good by July 1st, 2012. We have about 20 more months to go(sigh)
If I could go back, I would try to be more disciplined about eating healthy and exercizing so it would be second nature now. It was not until I met my husband though that I REALLY started packing on the pounds

Your weekend sounds sooo wonderful. I can only dream. Glad you do at least get to come home for Christmas! I know what you mean about DH and college, my two downfalls, too. You are doing so great with your C25K. You are a runner, lady!!!! And did you see the VT/UNC final score. right back at'cha!!!

I have a bad headache which I think may be from the cold I was in so long this morning.

Feel better, soon!

I got right back into my 3/1 intervals and I was able to run/walk SO much better with SO much less pain. There was one more slope back up to the finish line, but I gritted my teeth, powered thru it and finished at 1:08:51. My niece ran her first 5K. She's 9 and she ran the course completely on her own. It was a pretty leisurely run for her and she finished in 36:20.03 and took 3rd place for girls 10 and under. And, finally, my DD... she walked the 1 mile course with my mom. Mom said that she (Mom) was actually walking pretty fast and DD was kind of "trotting" to keep up with her most of the time. They finished the 1 mile in 17:09.03. So... post race... as soon as I finished running, my hip went nuts. I hurt SO bad. I stretched and stretched, but apparently couldn't hit the right spot. We waited around for results and walked thru the zoo with the kids, but I was limping the whole way. Getting in and out of the car was torture. I even went so far as to do the "ice bath" thing when I got home. I'm feeling a bit better today, but frequently still get a pretty good twinge. I am not planning to run again until Saturday. I'm a little nervous about running the half after having not run all week. Do y'all have any suggestions for "training" for a run that don't include running?

Connie, just my two cents, I would try to get in to see the ortho this week. If you are still having that much pain, there is something going on. I know you know this, but you don't want to do permanent damage. Someone that has been running more/longer than I can possibly offer more advice, but I am definitely more of a "baby" an injury than push it. FWIW.

GREAT JOB on such a great time , despite it all. And the story about your DD and neice? TOO CUTE! How wonderful that your family is being active together!!!!

I am worn completely out. Had a great day PC wise, book another show, submitted a show, got some work done. School stunk, but I think that's just going to be par w/ the heathens I have this year. Seriously. I can't begin to describe it. Just.... heathens. Devils in 5 year old bodies, whose parents say "yes, I know he can't stop talking, and tells you he loves you as soon as he gets in trouble, but that's just part of his charm. It will grow on you."

Um... excuse me, but fungus and warts grow on people, too, and I don't think they are charming, either.

Going to relax with the family. This post has been 2 hours in the making. Pizzas are eaten and cleaned up, now going to enjoy some family time.

Hang in there everyone. I loved reading about all that you have to look forward to, be it peace or celebrations. We're all alive, and that's something to celebrate!
Nighty night!
Taryn

 

[JOANNEL]

Glad to hear your new job is going well. I never got a chance to tell you that the girl who passed away was on the prayer list from my home church in NC. Her cousin is a member of our church it turns out. What a small world. So sad. I read a little of the blog. Just can not imagine that poor family going through that. Such a remarkable young lady too.

Really small world. It has been so hard for her parents and friends.

Glad you had a nice weekend.

Enjoy all those Christmas markets!!!! Have some GLU-WINE for me!!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Good evening LOSERS!

Been a long day! Glad it's almost over! No particular reason just tired I guess!

Had chop suey for lunch and a strawberry blueberry shake for supper. I snitched a little bit chocolate caramel popcorn. I've been drinking water all evening.

Planning on burgers tomorrow night for supper.

I did a big shopping trip today so we should be set through the holiday and our trip.

Planning on 2.5 miles in the morning followed by work and some shopping and more exercise in the afternoon.

Trying to charge the batteries for our cameras for the trip. One set seems to be having a problem. I need to go check on them.

I feel like I should go to sleep soon! Don't know why but I just feel wiped out tonight.

TTFN

 

[flipflopmom]

Several of the Americans attending the Universite de Fribourg (in Switzerland) made plans to go out to dinner. We called ahead to a local restaurant to make sure they could get turkey. "Of course", they promised us. HA! We ended up having a dinner of goose (instead of turkey), radishes (instead of potatoes), and some form of stuffing that defies description. Then it snowed on the way home, my city bus couldn't make it up the hill to where I rented a room (too icy) and I ended up walking a half mile home in heels. I cried then but now we can laugh about it - and boy, do I appreciate being ome for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings!!

What a memory! And I love the lasagna for Thanksgiving... too fun!!! Give Jen A a virtual hug from me if you talk to her soon. Glad you had time to hop in for a moment.

CC OOPS! Deleted part of the code by accident. Sorry about your frustration. I wish I knew. You make my brain tired with all the studying you are doing!!!!! Keep on keeping on, and good luck with the loss!

Busy day today. I had to go to Macy's and buy some new jeans because the ones that I have were uncomfortably large. My watches are spinning on my arms, too, so I am hoping for some good numbers on Friday. Taryn, be sure and let us know when your site is up.

What an awesome excuse to shop Lisa! You are doing so great. I've "heard" you say many times about how you've gone challenges without losing, you are making up for lost time! I am sooo very proud of you!

The website is up! I'm not supposed to post it on discussion boards, b/c it could be considered spam, but I could send the link to anyone that wants to take a peek.

DS # 2 comes home Friday, but he goes back to Germany Saturday

1 day????????????? Really???? I know you said something about a girlfriend. Is he home and visiting her? PACK THE MOST INTO THOSE 24 HOURS YOU CAN!!!! I know you will!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi P! Congrats on all the robotics stuff and congrats to DD on her 200 IM.

Taryn Like Kathy I find church to be hard! Something always seems to remind me about my mom or mil, or it's something about dd that gets me going. Waterproof mascara! 1 1/2 years later it's still coming out of the blue...at WDW at the Hall of Presidents last month...my mom's favorite and I was sad for the rest of the day. I don't know what to say, just

Thanks for the words Rose. Our christmases were always so over blown when I was a kid. There were presents galore at every house we went to and my family is no where near wealthy. Now it just seems no one has the money to spend but yet we are trying to hold onto something that use to be so special to us. I know its not about the presents but the feeling of not being able to just go out and by my kids and family a bunch of things is just killing me. Im trying hard to focus on the little things and I know it will get me through. Thanks again for the encouragement.
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.

What we have found is that even now when we don't really have to worry about too much, is that we still don't go hog wild on the presents. It just doesn't seem necessary anymore.

But, even if it does take me 23 months, that is better than weighing the same 23 months from now

Shawn

Great atttitude!

Connie--way to tuff it out! And what a testament to walk breaks/intervals. Again, I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on tv, but I found I had to cut back on some of the stretching I was doing--which is different than strength exercises. Galloway even talks about common injuries and says for a lot of them to stop stretching. I know this is counter to everything we have been taught, but overstretching or stretching an injured muscle can be worse than not stretching at all. I found this out the hard way when I had an achilles injury last year. I am a huge fan of the elliptical if you have one available. It's great cardio, no impact, and stretches out my calves without any true stretching. I think no running until next weekend is a very good idea. It's just a very long taper. Hang in there. And too cute about DD and her medal.

And I just wanted to add that the only reason I am not saying you are injured, skip the race next weekend, is because you saw a doctor last week who said it was ok to run on it correct? I also wanted to suggest the Chi Running book. Mike swears by it. Another guy at his work started reading it and is running pain free now. There's a lot of good suggestions in there. Hang in there.

CC--Hang in there!

Good evening all!

Busy day today. I had to go to Macy's and buy some new jeans because the ones that I have were uncomfortably large. My watches are spinning on my arms, too, so I am hoping for some good numbers on Friday.

Very exciting about the new jeans!

Had a good day. Busy at work and good work out afterwards. Did 21 min on the elliptical, 55min of strength, and 15 min on the treadmill. Got 12000 steps in today. I want to be ahead for the 2 week step challenge when DS gets home next week. Speaking of DS, I have not heard from him since Saturday. I'm guessing he is doing well! I made carmelized onion, apple and goat cheese pizza for dinner. It was very tasty!

Hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[tigger813]

Ever had the need to just crunch on something?

I just had some chips and garlic and parmesan dip. Followed by a small Hershey with almond bar. Now time to drink a bunch more water before I go to bed!

I think I did enough today to counteract what I ate and I may have still needed some calories!

TTFN

 

[donac]

Good morning everyone. Just a few seconds before I have to get dressed for school.

pjilla congrats on the robotics prizes.

Taryn A friend has a PC website. She sends us emails once a month about things she is doing and recipes and things coming up. That is great about the website.

I know what everyone means about songs in church. Songs have powerful effect on people. I know that a certain song brings tears to my eyes because it is my mom's favorite. She is still with us but I know that it is on her list of things to do for her later in her life.

Dinner on Sunday was great. Last night I knew I would be late and dh had a meeting at 6 so he was able to have a turkey sandwich before his meeting and I could eat when he was out at his meeting.

Have a great day everyone. Grades are due on Thursday and I still have some grading to do. Then I am giving tests in a number of my classes today. Got some things to finish before Thanksgiving break next week.

 

[flipflopmom]

What we have found is that even now when we don't really have to worry about too much, is that we still don't go hog wild on the presents. It just doesn't seem necessary anymore.


Had a good day. Busy at work and good work out afterwards. Did 21 min on the elliptical, 55min of strength, and 15 min on the treadmill. Got 12000 steps in today. I want to be ahead for the 2 week step challenge when DS gets home next week. Speaking of DS, I have not heard from him since Saturday. I'm guessing he is doing well! I made carmelized onion, apple and goat cheese pizza for dinner. It was very tasty!

Great job on all the exercise Rose! That's awesome! That pizza sounds sooo yummy, I'm going to have to make it one day! Glad things seem to be rolling along for DS. Is he flying in, or are you going to get him?

Ever had the need to just crunch on something?

I told Brad one time - I just want something I can chew. LOL! Sometimes I crave a flavor, sometimes a crunch!

I know what everyone means about songs in church. Songs have powerful effect on people. I know that a certain song brings tears to my eyes because it is my mom's favorite. She is still with us but I know that it is on her list of things to do for her later in her life. Grades are due on Thursday and I still have some grading to do. Then I am giving tests in a number of my classes today. Got some things to finish before Thanksgiving break next week.

End of a grading period is so hectic! Hang in there. Won't be long until break is here! How long do you have off?

Whew, what a morning! TOM arrived, brought mega cramps, it's 40 degrees, pouring rain. HIgh of 50 today. Sophie has gotten up 3 times this morning, and is now on the couch. She has GOT to go back to sleep, or will be a bear at preschool today. It's not looking too great for the home team, though. I've snuggled, rocked, patted, in the bed, in the recliner. Finally just laid her on the couch. We'll see. She just said goodnight, but she's whispering to her hippopotamus!

Rain makes me so blah.... as does TOM and this messy house. So today's QOTD is totally selfish.

QOTD: Tuesday, Nov.16th What do you do for an instant mood enhancer, that's not food/exercise related, when you've got the blahs?

I was going to put on some peppy music, but can't since Sophie's up. Was going to clean up a bit, but Sophie's up. Maybe I'll pick out an outfit that's dressier than usual to see if that will spark me a bit! I really want to throw on the sloppiest thing I own!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Rose&Mike]

QOTD--music usually does the trick, and sometimes i will just flat iron my hair and put on some makeup. For some reason it calms me down and puts me in a good mood. Strange, I know.

Taryn--DS is driving with friends who live in the area. It's making me a little nervous, but will save us a ton of money. It's 500 miles, 7-8 hours. They are leaving Tuesday after class--so not until 5pm. When he flies it usually takes about the same amount of time, between layovers, etc.

It's going to rain here today!!!! We are now about 7 inches behind on rain for the year. I'm sure there will be a million accidents, but so happy that is going to rain. I am going to run after work. Been up since 5am, but no panic issues in the middle of the night, so it's definitely an upward trend!

News on the job front--Mike is going to temporarily (4 months) fill the position they posted. And then in 4 months both he and his boss (and his boss' boss) can see how they feel about things. Gives everyone, including Mike, and out if they decide it's not the best position for him. Mike is excited. I am not sure how I feel. But he's happy, so that's all that matters. They are announcing it in such a way that if any of the parties decide to go a differenct direction, no one looks bad. So that's good, I guess.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[SettinSail]

Guten Tag Fellow Losers!

It's a little after 1:00 pm here and I am having a quiet day. I have the car today as DH is out of town so I dropped DS and 2 other kids off at school and headed straight to the grocery store and did a major shop. Was home putting everything away by 9:30. Uploaded pictures from the weekend to FB, chatted on the phone a little and looked through 138 bridal portraits online to help my friend decide which one she wants to purchase. One of my best friends in the world who is 48 is getting married for the first time T'giving weekend. I am a little surprised that she's having a full blown affair in church with white gown, veil and the whole 9 yards but good for her. I hate to miss it but we will be home Dec 18 and can't really fly home twice in that short time span! Just finished lunch of homemade tomato soup.

Shawn- They are actually in Morrisville and my sister and her family are in Cary.

Our house was in Holly Springs so were in that same area! My parents and both sisters are in Raleigh.

Well, there were ups and downs. Figuratively and quite literally.

Wow, good job for hanging in there and finishing! You should be very proud of yourself! Wish I knew what to tell you about your injury. I agree with Tayrn, think I would go and have it checked by an orthopedist.

So cool for your daughter and neice. What good habits they are observing and taking part in!

Shawn, there is so much to respond to!! I am so glad that you had such a great time on your trip. It sounds absolutely wonderful.
The strangest Thanksgiving for me was when I was studying in Europe. Because it wasn't a holiday, we had a full day of classes (obvious, but we wanted to boycott school that day!). Several of the Americans attending the Universite de Fribourg (in Switzerland) made plans to go out to dinner. We called ahead to a local restaurant to make sure they could get turkey. "Of course", they promised us. HA! We ended up having a dinner of goose (instead of turkey), radishes (instead of potatoes), and some form of stuffing that defies description. Then it snowed on the way home, my city bus couldn't make it up the hill to where I rented a room (too icy) and I ended up walking a half mile home in heels. I cried then but now we can laugh about it - and boy, do I appreciate being ome for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings!!

Great story! Yes, they are very big on goose here too around this time of year. I'm not sure if it's a certain day or just this time of year but we are starting to see ads and pictures around town for goose dinners. There is also a big field of geese near my son's school

I know exactly how you felt that day and I hope I can laugh about all this one day too! It's such a wierd feeling to be "different" from everyone else around you. Luckily, we do spend time with lots of Americans and we try to make things like "home" and we try to appreciate what is here too.

I don't know where to start. I NEED to vent, but I feel terrible because I haven't been replying. I'll sum it up in a few words: Why don't people listen? And, I am talking about adults-professional adults.

Sounds frustruating! Hope you were able to get your focus back
Great job being down 1.5 pounds already!

Busy day today. I had to go to Macy's and buy some new jeans because the ones that I have were uncomfortably large. My watches are spinning on my arms, too, so I am hoping for some good numbers on Friday.

NICE !! I just noticed my watch flapping around on my arm some this weekend but most of my jeans are still ok, just getting more comfortable

You are doing so great with your C25K. You are a runner, lady!!!! And did you see the VT/UNC final score. right back at'cha!!!

Thanks! I still have that voice telling me I can quit if it gets too hard so I am trying to show her Oh yea, I saw the final score - that's why I was sticking my tongue out at you We have a big rivalry game this weekend (NC State) so would be great to win that game and we always play Duke for the last game of the year, they are our traditional rival. Would be nice to win both of those and then on to basketball...

Enjoy all those Christmas markets!!!! Have some GLU-WINE for me!!!!!

We will !! Christmas is truly a magical and beautiful season here and we do enjoy it. The Weinachtsmarkts start next week!! We are hoping to go to Nuremburg this year. Enjoy your visit with your son!

The website is up! I'm not supposed to post it on discussion boards, b/c it could be considered spam, but I could send the link to anyone that wants to take a peek.

I'd love to get the link. I would send any orders to my Mom's house. I could bring back anything for me after Cmas and some could be gifts. Thanks!

Had a good day. Busy at work and good work out afterwards. Did 21 min on the elliptical, 55min of strength, and 15 min on the treadmill. Got 12000 steps in today. I want to be ahead for the 2 week step challenge when DS gets home next week. Speaking of DS, I have not heard from him since Saturday. I'm guessing he is doing well! I made carmelized onion, apple and goat cheese pizza for dinner. It was very tasty!

Mmmmmm, pizza sounds good! I bought all the ingredients for the African stew today but could not find green chilies. Thinking about subbing a few jalapenos. Enjoy your son's visit!

Ever had the need to just crunch on something?

Quite often

Have a great day everyone. Grades are due on Thursday and I still have some grading to do. Then I am giving tests in a number of my classes today. Got some things to finish before Thanksgiving break next week.

Good luck getting all your work done before the break

QOTD: Tuesday, Nov.16th What do you do for an instant mood enhancer, that's not food/exercise related, when you've got the blahs?

Music, my favorite scented candle and sometimes I will make a list of tasks that I need to do right away just to sort of lose myself in getting busy.
Sometimes, I give myself a break on the computer for 15 minutes after each task is done. It sounds a little goofy when I type it out!

News on the job front--Mike is going to temporarily (4 months) fill the position they posted. And then in 4 months both he and his boss (and his boss' boss) can see how they feel about things. Gives everyone, including Mike, and out if they decide it's not the best position for him. Mike is excited. I am not sure how I feel. But he's happy, so that's all that matters. They are announcing it in such a way that if any of the parties decide to go a differenct direction, no one looks bad. So that's good, I guess.

Sounds good! Glad he is feeling better about everything!

Well, it's chilly and rainy here but I've got to get out there sometime for Day 2of Week 8 (C25K). I may try to do the elliptical later on today too. Tacos for dinner. Hope you all have a great day

Shawn

 

[tigger813]

DD1 made my day this morning! She gave me a hug and then said "Mom, you're so skinny!" Then she did her hug test and is reaching even farther around me than before! I wanted to cry!

Whew! The chips didn't damage the work from yesterday!

I'm down 1.2 from Friday so I'm psyched! I did 3 miles on the elliptical and then the 20 min strength workout. I'm heading to the wellness center for breakfast and then to work. Hoping the boss doesn't need me to stay later so I can run up and pick up The Christmas Carol and a few things I couldn't get yesterday! I'm starting to really feel the need to get into packing mode! 2 weeks from tomorrow I will be almost in Orlando!

Gotta go brush my teeth and get DD2 ready for school!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Taryn Like Kathy I find church to be hard! Something always seems to remind me about my mom or mil, or it's something about dd that gets me going. Waterproof mascara! 1 1/2 years later it's still coming out of the blue...at WDW at the Hall of Presidents last month...my mom's favorite and I was sad for the rest of the day. I don't know what to say, just

It's nice to know I am not alone.

QOTD: Tuesday, Nov.16th What do you do for an instant mood enhancer, that's not food/exercise related, when you've got the blahs?

Get a hug from Michael, and make him play with me. Nothing like a good game of Trouble or Crazy 8s.

Morning everyone. I caught up on the thread, but my posting time is short now. I didn't come on the computer last night.

Connie-Loved reading about your race, and dd is so cute. I hope you are able to rest this week, and feel better before next weekends race. Congrats on your time!! I am sure all those hill aggravated your hip, and hopefully with next weeks race being flatter, you will be ok. What about biking if it doesn't aggravate your hip, or even just taking the whole week off, to rest and heal. Hang in there.

ShawnSounds like you had a great trip. Talking about the holidays, I work with a guy from Germany, and every christmas we intentionally irritate him by talking about the German Christmas Pickle tradition, and he goes ballistic saying that the german christmas pickle is not a true german tradition. Ah, the christmas traditions that bring a smile to my face.

Lisa- Congrats on new clothes!! You have really rocked this challenge!! Me on the other hand, another maintaining challenge, but maintaining is way underrated!

Hello and hugs to everyone else. Got to run. Have a great day!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

I thought of you all when I saw this article on sparkpeople.com this morning called "What Does 300 Calories Look Like?" http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1260 It is a good reminder about how much food you get to eat when you eat stuff that is better for you!

I never got back on last night to finish my replies -- sorry!

Settinsail, glad that you had a great time in France.

Connie, great job on the race! I'm sorry that you were in so much pain. Take it easy and call it a taper this week. I don't think that you lose much in the way of fitness in just a week and you've been working very hard. I know that is hard for you because you are a all or nothing kind of gal.

Jude, that is a lot of cooking! And great job starting off with 2 hours of spin!

JOANNEL, enjoy your short visit with DS.

Hang in there everyone. I loved reading about all that you have to look forward to, be it peace or celebrations. We're all alive, and that's something to celebrate!

You said it, girl!

Rose, you are rocking your Y challenge! I'm glad that they came up with something that Mike is happy about at work.

donac, some for you for the end of grading period.

QOTD: Tuesday, Nov.16th What do you do for an instant mood enhancer, that's not food/exercise related, when you've got the blahs?

, Taryn, nothing like starting off your day with mega-cramps and a cranky kid.

If I need a little pick me up Dis'ing always seems to do the trick.

Me on the other hand, another maintaining challenge, but maintaining is way underrated!

Anything that is not a gain is a winner in my book!

First day of Princess training in my new shoes. It will be a treadmill run as it is cold, raining and blowing about 30 mph. I'm sure I should be a trouper and run outside but I just don't want to do that to my new shoes!

Have a great day all!