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

[mizzoutiger76]

Well after I posted, I ate lunch (even though it felt like jagged pieces of glass going down ) and took some Advil and am feeling MUCH better! Even though my exercise today wasn't that great, I wasn't going to let the opportunity to drink my water for the day go to waste. Wow, you guys have me totally dedicated to this new healthy living Will probably still take it easy tonight and let DH pick up dinner.

Tom made it home safely.

I'm so glad! My sis comes down on Saturday and her drive from Missouri down here makes me sit on the edge of my seat the entire day.

Dh's nana passed away friday right. We looked at each other like this. It was a bit freaky.

Wow! That's crazy! I love that stuff, I'm glad you shared! Makes it very reassuring for the rest of us still stuck in this crazy world

I think part of the problem is I just want to get done on the treadmill, and part of it is you can instantly see your speed and I find myself being very competitive with myself.

I definitely have this problem too

So sick of bad news!

I'm so sorry Taryn! I don't have any real words of comfort, but you will be in my prayers tonight (as well as those that you shared with us about)

Hope it is just allergies! Take care of yourself and get better quickly..... and maybe DH can find something healthy to bring home??

Actually, I think I do see the possibility of Netflix subscription under the tree.

Thanks! I'm sure it's allergies, happens every year since we got here. It's the darn Cedar, it'll bring me to my knees in a heartbeat and its EXTREMELY high at the moment. Subway is a great idea, thanks! I eat it for lunch all the time yet it never occurs to me to get it for dinner, duh!

We LOVE our Netflix. We got it when we moved here b/c at the time we couldn't afford cable (we still don't have cable).

I went to the gym today and did all 9 runs of c25k w1 d2. Funny, two months ago when I did this for the first time, I was dying afterwards.

That's awesome! Keep up the good work!

Have a great evening everyone!

Nicole

 

[Cupcaker]

Hi everyone. I am finally done with finals and out of hibernation!!!! I feel good to have that one stress come off. DF and I have plans to go out tonight so I am looking foward to that. Now I can concentrate on the wedding without feeling guilty that Im not studying Can you believe its only 1.5 more days till BL is over? We have all accomplished so much these past couple of months, whether it was on the scale, inches, NSVs, and all the other life happenings we have had. Any setbacks just made us stronger as we have learned from them and from others.

Well I got to get back to work. I have pushed things off for a long time because of school, so now I have to catch up. Hopefully I will be back on later, if not see you all tomorrow!

Jeanette

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

I'm off to reply to all of you in Word.

Squeeze in an extra 8 oz. of water today!

 

[dvccruiser76]

Michael's after school care had parents night out tonight, and kept the kids from 6-8 for a holiday party so I went out for margaritas and quesadillas with some people from work. It was fun, and definitely more fun since I knew michael was so excited for the party, so I felt no guilt, and I didn't need to pay a babysitter. So eating was not so good today, but I did run this am for 2 miles, and will do 3-4 tomorrow.

I may need a program like that some day for Dylan. Where was your party? Mmmmm mmmm Mexican food. What all did Michael do at their party?

Got my Christmas letter written. I had a little trouble writting it this year. Most of it was pretty easy. Dh has special rules about Christmas letters. They must be only 1 page long and not in small font. I usually add some pictures so there is really not a lot to say. I had something to say about my dh, and my sons because they all did some traveling and I hadn't. we did come up with something. Dh has approved, ds2 has approved and I am just waiting for the final approval from ds1. I guess he has to send it to his girl friend since she is also in it. Their picture is one they took in DW with Pooh and Tigger.

I have been up since 3:30 I tried to get back to sleep but too much going on in my brain. Lot's to do today. I just hope that I can get it all done.

Yikes that's early My MIL writes a Christmas letter, but never lets us see it. She also puts together a collage of pictures, which we get to see. This year it's about 12 pictures and all but 2 have my DS in it. Not sure what she'd have in there if he wasn't in the picture.

I hate that. I usually grab some nuts, they tend to fill me up a bit, and give me an energy boost!

Good idea, I need something easy to grab. I usually go for a 1 point vita top of muffin, but nuts may be a better choice.

Also found out that the TA's wife is declining rapidly, and probably won't make it until Christmas.

Ak's friend's mom ended up not with a ruptured spleen, but a ruptured ovarian cyst. They had to remove a lot of blood from her abdomen to discover the source, and she has a large incision to prove it. Don't know when she'll get home from the hospital...

Oh no, not someone else that might lose a loved one this holiday season

Ugh on the ovarian cysts. I had 2 burst when I was a teenager and they are not pretty. I never needed surgery, but the pain is not something I'd like to relive.

Good morning all!

Anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night? I won't say who won in case you haven't watched yet. There are big changes coming to the Biggest Loser show next round and that will be interesting to see.

Thanks for all the well wishes on my hearing today. I will be glad when it is over. I woke up at 3:11 a.m. and never went back to sleep.

We watched it tonight. Should be a good season next time around. Is the 507 pound man the biggest yet? I can't remember. I'm also surprised it starts in like 3 weeks.

Hope everything went well with your hearing

I'm taking michael to the orthodontist at 4. We've seen one already in the same office as our pedi dentist, but I've heard a few negatives and I didn't get a great feel for them, and every person I know who has gone to them was told they need a palate expander, including michael. So this will be more of a second opinion, and I will probably go with them, or go for a third. I've heard good things about this office and doctor, so we'll see.

After that we're meeting some friends for supper to celebrate Christmas.

Who do you go to for a pedi dentist, do you like them, and how young do people start going?

Go anywhere good for dinner?

I am absolutely loving the new WW plan. I swear, I have not reached for processed foods or snacks and it's all to do with the new plan. I am eating more of the "filling" foods and have very few moments of hunger. And I try to address those moments with fruit, since I know it is zero points plus value. Overall, my eating habits have changed dramatically and the scale seems to be rewarding me so far.

Yay, I love to hear good reports. I'm thinking about trying the new plan in January.

Hi everyone. I am finally done with finals and out of hibernation!!!! I feel good to have that one stress come off. DF and I have plans to go out tonight so I am looking foward to that. Now I can concentrate on the wedding without feeling guilty that Im not studying

Yahoo no more finals Enjoy your night out and happy planning!

 

[cclovesdis]

Nick was selected as English student of the month for the month of December and he was honored at a banquet lunch today. We are very proud of him.

Congrats to DS!

Feel better.

Already ate dinner and I'm still starving. Dang it

I’ve been having that problem with breakfast. I’m not ready to eat at 5:30 AM so I eat something very small, but by the time I get to work, I’m ready to eat. I’m working on it. to you.

Tom made it home safely. We have a ton of errands to run tomorrow before the next storm. This time they are calling for ice. I can deal with snow, but not ice. Too scary. I guess technically it's freezing rain.

Glad DS made it home safely!

Hoping the freezing rain stays away!

Successful shopping this afternoon. I got DH's game and Despicable Me. I also got the girls each a Scribblenauts game and the dance teachers each a coffee mug with a coffee packet.

for yesterday’s success and today’s success!

Had a productive day.

CC- You're doing a great job as coach, with your busy life, and computer woes. Hope the internet issue is straightened away soon.

for your great day!

Thanks! My Internet is working perfectly now. Not sure what was up with it yesterday.

Lindsay: Love your story about DH’s nana. About two hours before my grandfather died, someone I know had a baby. I understand.

Dona: Sorry for your losses.

for your knee.

 

[cclovesdis]

and part of it is you can instantly see your speed and I find myself being very competitive with myself.

I do that too. I really try to watch myself. It’s hard, unfortunately.

QOTD: I would sit down with a good book for at least and hour and maybe take a nap while reading it!!!

Ahh. A nap.

Taryn: I get a lot of comments about how I should know such and such because I’m a teacher. I’m constantly explaining that we are not superheroes nor are encyclopedias in our brain, but that we are experts in what we actually teach and are the common sense queens. Science isn’t my thing either.

Win the lottery!

Thanks for coaching this week, CC!

No problem! I LOVE coaching!

I’d LOVE to win the lottery myself. Ahh, just thinking about how to spend even $1,000 is

I went shopping again for a bit last night while DD was at swim and I STILL haven't found anything much to buy her!! I did get another small gift for DS, but I didn't really NEED to get him anything. And I have NOTHING for DH or my Dad! HELP!! I'm starting to get a little panicky! I DO NOT want to be out shopping in the crazy crowds this weekend!!! Not to mention, I don't really have time with swim meets and basketball games Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!! It maybe a "very giftcard Christmas" around here this year!!

I just got an e-mail from Amazon offering excellent prices on magazine subscriptions. Could be good for DDad, DH, and/or DD-or yourself.

Do you have a Target around you? Target sells those round gift cards in a package. I think they are called tokens. You have to have all 5 of them be the same, but $5 could be great. I’m especially thinking for DD when she’s with friends.

Hi, everyone! I have been lurking and reading so that I can keep people in my prayers in a meaningful way, but I am still sorry that I haven't been here much.

Not to worry. We know that you are always thinking about and praying for us. and thank you!

Afternoon ladies! Well... DH hit the treadmill before me today! I'm so glad he found the energy to do that.... 3/4 mi today!

That’s great!

for your very productive day!

Sleep. I tried to take a nap earlier and couldn't fall asleep.

Again,

for your successful C25K run!

QOTD- If I could do anything today, I'd love to do nothing, totally guilt free. Just veg on the couch with movies and drink a few cups of tea, and totally relax. Of course, I'd need to hire a housekeeper to come and pickup the house for me first, and since Lisa's hitting the lottery today, I'll send her the bill. Thanks Lisa!!

Fun question CC. It's so nice do dream. Actually next week at work is pretty quiet, so I may just get cancelled, and take a day guilt free. I'll have to be really productive this weekend, so if I take a day off, I can relax.

Hope you have a guilt free day very soon! I have New Year’s Eve off. I may just take one that day. Love it!

I am absolutely loving the new WW plan. I swear, I have not reached for processed foods or snacks and it's all to do with the new plan. I am eating more of the "filling" foods and have very few moments of hunger. And I try to address those moments with fruit, since I know it is zero points plus value. Overall, my eating habits have changed dramatically and the scale seems to be rewarding me so far.

So glad you are doing so well! I cannot wait for my plan materials from “Santa.”

Meant to share this yesterday. We are having some issues with a mailing at work--very frustrating and it's been going on for days. The project is way over due. Anyhow, yesterday my boss shared something at a luncheon she was at--the person speaking lost her daughter to leukemia. Basically, the message was--we are all fortunate to be here to deal with our problems and frustrations. Doesn't mean they aren't frustrating, but we are here and that's what matters. Since I have been thinking about the whole attitude of gratitude thing, I felt like this was the perfect message. The holidays, the stress, the shopping, family issues, money problems, weather, etc can really drag us down, but we are here. And for that, as I watch my baby sleeping on the couch, I am grateful. (Ok, now I'm crying and Eric Clapton is singing Knocking on Heaven's Door--not good!)

and

Well after I posted, I ate lunch (even though it felt like jagged pieces of glass going down ) and took some Advil and am feeling MUCH better! Even though my exercise today wasn't that great, I wasn't going to let the opportunity to drink my water for the day go to waste. Wow, you guys have me totally dedicated to this new healthy living Will probably still take it easy tonight and let DH pick up dinner.

Glad you are feeling better!

Hi everyone. I am finally done with finals and out of hibernation!!!!

Congrats! I KNOW you did very well!

 

[tigger813]

Happy Wednesday!!!!!

Been an extremely busy day!!!! I've been pretty much running all day.

After DD2 got on the bus I headed to the mall. Got there 10 minutes before it opened. I met an employee of the Disney Store on the way in so we got chatting. Then I saw that they had the soft Rapunzel doll that was not available at the World of Disney store last week. And all the plush dolls were buy 1 get 1 so I got the Rapunzel doll and a Stitch plush in pjs that DD1 will go nuts over. Then I got my dad a Sears gift card and headed up to get my DB and DSIL a Pottery Barn gift card. Then I headed to Build A Bear and was able to use all $35 in certificates I had. I got a Santa outfit, a C3PO costume and a Han Solo costume and it only cost my $9!!!! I was out of the mall by 9:30!!! Next I headed to Target and got supplies for DH to make fudge and a few other things including my Peppermint light ice cream. I then ran into Staples to get a few gift cards there. Then I headed home to put the ice cream away and then went to the PO and grocery store, CVS and a gift store that my mom loves to get her a few things. THen I came home to wait for the kids and get the rest of the Christmas cards done which DD1 helped me with. We made some mint chocolate chip cookies. I had a little bit of dough and one cookie. I had a sandwich for lunch and for supper I had a protein shake and one slice of cheese pizza. I've been drinking a lot of water so I should be ok.

Tomorrow is getting busier by the minute. I'll head to work in the morning though I don't have a client until 1. I also have to run to the transfer station. Then tonight while I was at pageant practice I got a call for a new client who wants a 90 minute massage tomorrow at 5:30. So I'll have to stop at my weight loss meeting on the way home. I'll be having my big meal at lunch tomorrow and a shake for supper. DD1 also has a dentist appt at 3:30 so I have to pick up DD2 early from school so we can get there on time! Thanks goodness I got the Christmas cards done though I am getting more addresses everyday from friends on FB!

Won't get any baking done tomorrow so I guess we'll work on that on Friday afternoon and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

I guess your PD for more clients is working! Thanks!!! Hope they're good tippers!!!! LOL!!!

Back to catching up on Survivor from last week so we can watch this week's.

I need to get up early to get my workout in and DH has work to do early tomorrow.

TTFN

 

[my3princes]

I'm feeling better tonight. Hopefully I will feel good in the morning. I probably did have a fever, but I am not a temp taker so who really knows.

Colby sang in tonight's concert. All of the kids in grades K through 4 sing with their classes as part of the music program. They sang winter songs as opposed to holiday songs. Some kids also do African drumming. They give up one recess per week to practice. The audience hates it It sounds exactly the same every concert. Thankfully the concert was only an hour and 15 minutes tonight.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, got the clippies done. I think I have the first post under control. Friday morning (or tomorrow if we are iced in) I will get organized for the team threads. I definitely waited too long to get started on all this!

Here's the clippies:

 

[tggrrstarr]

Just got back from seeing Tangled - I LOVED it! I got a free $25 itunes gift card at work yesterday for winning a contest, I am gonna go use it to buy the soundtrack to the movie! I love Zachary Levi, I can't believe how great his voice was in the movie, who knew he could sing!

Because we went straight to the theater from my DH work, we didn't get to go home for my planned dinner. I was going to get Subway on the way, but we couldn't find one. So I went with a hot dog and a skinny cow icecream sandwich at the theater. Not my first choice, but I had more than enough calories for it.

I also stopped at Bath & Body works earlier to get a gift for a gift exchange this weekend. Of course they had a fantastic sale, buy 3 get 3 free on their lotions and body wash. So I got 2 for the exchange and the other FOUR for myself! I got this yummy vanilla lemon lotion that smells soooo good. Its part of this Summer Vanilla collection that has a berry, coconut, lemon and apricot. They all smell so good, I have to go back for more.

I work at noon tomorrow, I am trying to convince myself to go back to the gym beforehand, I am just worried that my sleepiness will win out. If I get everything ready to go tonight I should be safe from giving in to sleep in the morning.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I might post this on the planning thread for the spring challenge, but thought I'd start here first.

I need two people who would be interested in keeping up a QOTD archive for each thread (Team Mickey and Team Donald) for the Spring challenge. Basically what it would entail is posting a reply to your team thread titled QOTD archive and then editing it each day (or week) to add the QOTDs.

If you are interested, please send me a pm and I will give you more details. I was going to try to do it, but I'm afraid I will not have enough time. Corinna and I are still talking about whether we will keep the QOTD archive thread going, so for now, I thought it would be nice if we had an archive post on each thread.

Thanks!!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenged – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused

First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 3
(congrats Rose&Mike & 50sjayne & my3princes!!!!)

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------27!
not reporting in for 1 week------ 6
not reporting in for 2 weeks------ 1
not reporting in for 3 weeks------ 2
Excused------------------------- 2
weigh ins----------------------- 16
gains---------------------------- 5
maintains------------------------ 1
losses-------------------------- 10
new or returning members -------- 0


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 14!
This week’s group loss is 18.1lbs.
Average percentage of weight lost 0.54 %
Total group weight loss so far 353.0 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 67 weighins for our start weigh-in on Sept 3)
(16+2+3)/ 67 = 31 % (this includes the Losers and Maintainer and Excused people!)


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of the week? This time I’ve done a TOP 10 LIST ! That criteria may change from week to week. Hey I'm in charge here and I get paid nothin' to do this so you better take what you can get! (and if there’s something you want to know, just ask me!)

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 14 Superstars!!
#10- 0.51% - dvccruiser76
#9- 0.52% - MickeyMagic
#8- 0.67% - tggrrstarr
#7- 0.90% - lisah0711
#6- 0.94% - disneymom2one
#5- 1.06% - OctoberBride03
#4- 1.24% - MacG
#3- 1.90% - lovedvc
#2- 2.05% - keenercam
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 14 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.04% - Cupcaker

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations Cupcaker !!!
What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by

Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[LuvBaloo]

NOW FOR THOSE OF US WHO SET A GOAL FOR THE CHALLENGE!

NOTE: this list includes participants who have reported in within the last 3weeks, once someone misses 3 weigh-ins they are dropped from this report.
How this works: you set your goal for what to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.
Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.
Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know.
We have done 14 out of 15 weeks, so the challenge is 93% complete.
carmiedog 5.3
corinnak 96.2
Cupcaker 112.5
disneymom2one 154.4
Dreamer24 32.3
dvccruiser76 100.0
keenercam 25.6
liesel 24.0
lisah0711 46.7
lovedvc 5.0
MacG 35.0
MickeyMagic 38.4
mikamah 20.0
mommyof2Pirates 30.0
NC_Tink 21.9
SettingSail 76.7
tggrrstarr 67.8
tigger813 78.8
tiki23 31.7
Worfiedoodles 25.3

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning!

Not sure when I'll be able to reply today. I have to baby-sit tonight. I have just enough time to drive home and shower before I need to leave. Without TMI, I would feel much better showering before I hang out with some tweens.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Today's QOTD is similar to another one we had, but I know I need it.

QOTD for Thursday, 12/16: What is one thing you can do today to make sure that you drink enough water?

Mini-Challenge: Drink 8 8 oz. glasses of water today.

WW counts milk as a glass of water. I aim to count it as a serving of water for my 7th or 8th.

Drink your water today! Don't forget to have some protein, lots of fruits and veggies, and at least a serving of dairy today as well!


Congrats to our BLs! And all of our participants!

 

[cclovesdis]

Ok. I wanted to make this post fancy, but I can't seem to change the color now.

Bonus QOTD for Thursday, 12/16: Unbelievably, our challenge ends tomorrow with the final weigh-in. What is your funniest memory during this challenge?

This does not need to be related to the challenge. Here's mine: My mother decided (at the last minute) that we needed to visit my grandfather for his 86th birthday. It does relate to the challenge in that his birthday was/is during my coaching week, but thanks to all of you, that didn't end up being a problem at all.

 

[flipflopmom]

Win the lottery! And lest any of you teacher types shake your head about having the answer key we have DS do the work, we mark the problems that are wrong, DS does his own corrections and then, and only then, does he get to look at the answers to see what he is doing wrong.

Winning the lottery is definitely on my to do list! I would LOVE to have an answer key! I think it is very interesting that in our state, the standards just keep getting raised higher and higher and higher, my kids are learning stuff I did in 2nd or 3rd grade. Yet, our county has the lowest weekly wages in the state. AND, our school district (county) is one of the top 7 out of 130 in the state. I'm not quite sure how we manage it, but I know our kids are our greatest exports, they are well educated and nothing for them to do here, so none come back after college!

You certainly have had your share of bad/difficult news lately!! I'm sure you will agree with me that 2010 can end QUICKLY!! I'm ready to see it gone. I went shopping again for a bit last night while DD was at swim and I STILL haven't found anything much to buy her!! And I have NOTHING for DH or my Dad! HELP!!

DH - Love the netflix idea. Clothes for lounging? Don't know what price range you look at, what about books on tape or something like that? Warm socks? Music? Magazines? One of those chair massagers? Sounds macabre, but a gift certificate for gutter cleaners? Your Dad... Hm... kinda hard since I know nothing about him. We always got Daddy stuff that went along with his interests (outdoors, gardening, etc). Sorry not much help! As for DD, most teen girls love clothes, don't know if she's like that or not. Something for room decor? Is she into electronics?

I really do think it seems overwhelming to you because you pay attention to the world around you and know so many people from school, church, your community, etc. and are therefore so aware of what is going on in their lives.

That's very true, Cam. In a close knit community such as ours, we feel each other's pain very deeply. Working with kids, I see so much heartbreak.... I LOVE hearing your excitement and success with the new WW plan. I am so happy for you!

Sore throat, achy all over, headache, but I'm trying to stay at work b/c of a meeting we're having this afternoon

So sorry, feel better, don't push too hard. Hate to hear that the allergies are kicking your hiney! Have you seen an allergist? They may be able to do a shot or something for Cedar, if you are inclined to go that route!

I'm home again today. Still not feeling great. I seem to go from freezing cold to overheating in a matter of seconds. Hopefully this will be gone before tomorrow or I'll be working sick. New job and I'm not going to blow it.

Hope you feel better soon, too!

DH's employer has been providing meals for us once a week for a few weeks now and tonight's the night! Well... DH hit the treadmill before me today!

That's so great of them to take of you that way!!!! AND for DH on the treadmill!!!

ITA! I have been so bad lately. If I am lucky, I drink half of what I need to. Forget it if I have a day off! It does seem easier when I use my reusable water bottle.

That's very true! If I just keep that water bottle nearby, and fill it up often, I find myself getting in lots more water!

Well, I wimped out of my run/walk this morning when from my bed I heard the wind whipping at the house, and I knew it was only going to be in the teens.

I've done that wayyy too often lately. Sounds like you've started talking to Michael more than we have to AK. Torn between keeping the innocence, and prepping her for life, KWIM?

Anyhow, yesterday my boss shared something at a luncheon she was at--the person speaking lost her daughter to leukemia. Basically, the message was--we are all fortunate to be here to deal with our problems and frustrations. Doesn't mean they aren't frustrating, but we are here and that's what matters. Since I have been thinking about the whole attitude of gratitude thing, I felt like this was the perfect message. .

That's so very, very true Rose. I hate that often I am not thankful until I hear a trial someone else has had/is having, so I am really going to start trying to begin and end each and every day just living for the day. Somehow, we've gotten so busy and stressed, it just flies by. My babies will be grown before I know it. I really need to focus on that.

Ugh on the ovarian cysts. I had 2 burst when I was a teenager and they are not pretty. I never needed surgery, but the pain is not something I'd like to relive.

Poor thing, the pain was so bad, she got up at 4am thinking she was going to be sick, passed out, hit her head, and they couldn't get her up. When the ambulance finally got her to the hospital, they removed 5c. of blood from her abdomen, preliminary diagnosed as ruptured spleen, sent her to a larger hospital, where they found the ruptured cyst. Because of all the diagnosis, she has a very large incision which is impeding her recovery. Hope she got to come home last night, but I haven't heard yet.

I’ve been having that problem with breakfast. I’m not ready to eat at 5:30 AM so I eat something very small, but by the time I get to work, I’m ready to eat. I’m working on it.

I've been eating a banana on my way out the door, and grabbing something else around 10.

I get a lot of comments about how I should know such and such because I’m a teacher. I’m constantly explaining that we are not superheroes nor are encyclopedias in our brain, but that we are experts in what we actually teach and are the common sense queens. Science isn’t my thing either.

Not sure I am a common sense queen!!!! I tell people frequently that I teach K for a reason!

I've been pretty much running all day.

Just reading that made me tired!!!!!! You go girl!

I'm feeling better tonight. Hopefully I will feel good in the morning. I probably did have a fever, but I am not a temp taker so who really knows. Some kids also do African drumming.

That would make me feel like I am at Animal Kingdom!!!!!! Glad you are feeling better!

Here's the clippies:

They look GREAT!

Just got back from seeing Tangled - I LOVED it!

Is it worth a theatre ticket? I really want to take the girls, we don't go to the movies very often AT ALL, only if there is something we think will be worth the ticket. They are getting SEVERAL for Christmas, I'd rather buy the DVD and watch it multiple times for half the cost.

Total group weight loss so far 353.0 pounds!

That's PRETTY COOL!!!!! Congrats to all the losers. I've been so slack in reporting weights...

BRB

 

[flipflopmom]

Going to start w/ the positives!

1. It's been a long standing tradition in our family (started when I was little and my bros were teenagers) that the entire month of December when children are acting up, someone starts singing either "You better watch out," or "I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas". The reactions are either "hush" or attitude change. Last night Sophie was singing "I'm getting what I asked for, for Christmas, Mommy and Daddy are glad, I'm getting what I asked for, for Christmas,"

2. Think I mentioned that instead of giving teacher gifts, I was donating to the TA whose wife is dying. They were all VERY appreciative, AK said one of her teachers came to her w/ tears in her eyes and said it was the best gift from a student ever. As a school, we collected $322 to give him this month, and we gave $350 last month. One of the classes did donations of food, snacks, etc for his family instead of classroom gifts and had 2 HUGE hampers to give. I know that NONE of this changes anything, but it's all we can physically do to ease the burden...

3. Not at all postives:
TOM made his arrival early again. I said last month I need to be prepared around the 15th. With all that's going on, the date escaped me, and I forgot to be prepared. Had to make a run home at lunch yesterday for a wardrobe change! Sorry if TMI, but it's kinda funny...

Very worried about Dh this am. He's on his way to work. We've had about 1 inch of snow, not bad, but now it is sleeting HARD. He left 15 minutes ago, and the tracks are gone in the driveway. I begged him to come back if it was bad. It will be another 30-60 minutes before he gets there, so I am on pins and needles until he calls. The news is full of slick road reports, and it's going to be worse when he leaves this afternoon! Supposed to change to rain late tonight....


We, of course, have the day off. I've done 2 loads of laundry, unloaded dishwasher, etc, hoping to get some cleaning done. Since I've been up since 3:30 checking road/weather reports, a nap will be in order later, I'm sure. Need to make a list of all that I need to accomplish today, so I can get motivated! I'm just looking at all that needs to be done, and sitting at the computer!!!! LOL!

 

[SettinSail]

OH!!! I got hit by the poof fairy! HARD!

I will have to come back later tonight and start all over!

Have a great day

Congrats to all the biggest losers!!!

Shawn

 

[mikamah]

Good morning! I thought I'd have ample time to post this morning, but michael woke up and came in my bed an asked if I was the tooth fairy. It was so deja vu, when I was a kid, I remember coming in my mom's bedroom when I had lost a tooth and she was sitting at her bureau putting her hair in curlers and I asked her if there was a tooth fairy, and she said no, then I asked about the easter bunny, and then santa. Of course I remember her easily answering me but I had a hard time telling michael the truth. I kind of felt him out and but I did say that yes, I was his tooth fairy, and he was just fine with it. I saved his teeth, and showed them to him, and he thought that was cool. He was about to go get dressed and then asked about the easter bunny, so we talked about that. I suggested he go watch a quick show before school, in hopes that I can ward off the santa talk right now. I know it's coming, but I'd love it to wait til 12/26. That boy is growing up. Bittersweet feelings, but so grateful for all I have in my life today.

Cam- I'm sorry. I hope I didn't offend you or anyone else by posting that yesterday, and the woman who said that was completely joking, and really referring more to her son who is grown now, and was not truly insinuating anything about michael. As nurses, I think we tend to have a rather sick sense of humor and definitely can cross the line sometimes. I'm sorry something like that happened to you about ds, and I would be upset about it too. Thank you for caring so much about me, and all of us here.

DVCcruiser-I'll send you a pm later about our dentist. We've had some issues, and changed dentists a few years ago. I think most kids start around age 3, but I'm not sure on that. Michael goes to fun club run by danvers rec. It's the after school program run at 2 schools and it's very reasonably priced and he loves it. They do lots of fun things, and it's run by mostly young adults who have mostly been there his full 4 years so far. In town, there is that, and the Y. When he was in K, it was part time, so he did the Y on his 2 days off, and fun club on his school days, and we both like the fun club better, but I know many people who go to the y.

My time is up, and I gotta get bkfst, and am going to get out for 2 miles this am.

Have a great day. Congrats to all our biggest losers this week!!! 353 pounds total!! Whoo hoo!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

It's a pretty messy morning here. We never really got snow, just a dusting, but it started sleeting/freezing rain around 11pm. The salt truck came down our street around 6am, but not sure if Mike will be able to get the ice off the driveway!

Congrats to all the Losers and Maintainers!

QOTD archive update--for the new challenge
If we find someone to keep a QOTD archive post on their thread, then Corinna is going to continue to update the archive that she started in January. PM me if you are interested or want more info!

I am going to get up and run on the treadmill in our basement so that it's done for the day. That way if I do make it into work late, I will be done with my exercise for the day.