Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge--for Losers and Maintainers

[poochie]

I too am waiting for tomorrow morning for my weighin. Rough weekend food wise. Today I went to a Italian wedding shower. All the Italian cookies were so yummy. Dinner was breaded chicken with cream sauce, baked potato with butter and sour cream and candied carrots. Not to mention salad also had a cream dressing already on it. Hot rolls and butter. Ouch but will work out tonite and tomorrow am before weighin.

But the good news is I went shopping last night for some spring clothes as I had nothing to wear to the shower today as I lost so much weight. .

You need to know I was wearing Size 2X when I started last August. Well I went to NY and Company. I found these real cute slacks in a green kahki. I tried on size 18 thinking at last I wear regular size clothing. Well they pretty much were falling off, I then went out and got size 16 and tried those on. Wow they were also too big. . At this point I called over a sales girl and asked to see a size 14 truly not believing they would fit. So you know these were not stretch pants, but cotton slacks which have no give to them. With my heart beating I tried them on, I then zipped them and fastened the button OMG they fit, in fact maybe a little loose but I figured that they are cotton and they may shrink. I was so excited I was doing a happy dance in front of the mirror. People must of thought that I lost my mind. I had to tell them that I lost 48 pounds and this was a big deal for me.

I just had to share this victory with everyone.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

I just finished my Bachelors degree on Saturday. Now, comes the time in my life like when Josh and Maddie died. Now I'm back to the "Okay, now what do I do?" I've had the ideas of going on vacation, applying for jobs, starting grad school, or just lounging. I know I don't have a time line that I have to do any of this in but it would be nice to do something. Now with Maddie and Josh gone I've realized that I can't just sit aroundand do nothing or I go out of my mind with boredom.

Alan and I were talking last fall about the Disney College Program. I had talked about starting grad school and then applying for the program. I would of spent 6 months in Orlando and working for Disney. However, after thinking about 2 more years of college I put the idea to rest.

We got back onto the subject of moving to Florida again a few days ago. I realized that I don't have anything left in Texas for me. My mom moved to IL, I don't talk with any of my dad's family, Josh and Maddie are gone, and I only have one true friend here. I need a change of scenery. I need something different.

I started looking at houses around Kissimmee Florida last night. I started looking into doctors that take Tricare today. We're going to wait a year and see how the auto shop goes and if it doesn't work out then I'll seriously start looking. I'd have a better chance of using my hospitality management degree in Orlando then I would here. Yeah, there are hotels and such but Orlando is like the tourist capital of the world. I know its going to be a huge task of putting the house on the market, finding a house, packing up a house, and getting everything moved. However, I've done it before so I know its doable.

I'm just ready for something different and I can't find it here.

 

[my3princes]

Size 10 is NOT heavy!!! I can relate that you feel better at a 6/8, but don't be so hard on yourself.....size 10 is fabulous! I'm sure there are folks on here who would agree!! When I was a tight size 16, I would have paid all the money in the world to be a beautiful size 10. And you are truly beautiful, inside and out!!

You will get back where you want and soon..... but in the meantime remember how great you look!!

Pam you are so sweet. I have to say that this weight gain has been different for me. I have gained much more in my hips and butt which has never happened before. I'm sure having a desk job had a part in that as well as my age. It really is harder to keep weight off and to relose it as we get older. I'm feeling much more motivated and we are even talking about doing Atkins again short term to get things moving. Your SB success is part of the inspiration behind that. I do need to get the book again though as I think I got rid of the first one.

And...You're not cheap, your thrifty

I too am waiting for tomorrow morning for my weighin. Rough weekend food wise. Today I went to a Italian wedding shower. All the Italian cookies were so yummy. Dinner was breaded chicken with cream sauce, baked potato with butter and sour cream and candied carrots. Not to mention salad also had a cream dressing already on it. Hot rolls and butter. Ouch but will work out tonite and tomorrow am before weighin.

But the good news is I went shopping last night for some spring clothes as I had nothing to wear to the shower today as I lost so much weight. .

You need to know I was wearing Size 2X when I started last August. Well I went to NY and Company. I found these real cute slacks in a green kahki. I tried on size 18 thinking at last I wear regular size clothing. Well they pretty much were falling off, I then went out and got size 16 and tried those on. Wow they were also too big. . At this point I called over a sales girl and asked to see a size 14 truly not believing they would fit. So you know these were not stretch pants, but cotton slacks which have no give to them. With my heart beating I tried them on, I then zipped them and fastened the button OMG they fit, in fact maybe a little loose but I figured that they are cotton and they may shrink. I was so excited I was doing a happy dance in front of the mirror. People must of thought that I lost my mind. I had to tell them that I lost 48 pounds and this was a big deal for me.

I just had to share this victory with everyone.

Isn't that a fabulous feeling. I remember standing in the dressing room and yelling out to my mother. I'm sure that everyone in the store thought I was crazy, but I was in shock.

I just finished my Bachelors degree on Saturday. Now, comes the time in my life like when Josh and Maddie died. Now I'm back to the "Okay, now what do I do?" I've had the ideas of going on vacation, applying for jobs, starting grad school, or just lounging. I know I don't have a time line that I have to do any of this in but it would be nice to do something. Now with Maddie and Josh gone I've realized that I can't just sit aroundand do nothing or I go out of my mind with boredom.

Alan and I were talking last fall about the Disney College Program. I had talked about starting grad school and then applying for the program. I would of spent 6 months in Orlando and working for Disney. However, after thinking about 2 more years of college I put the idea to rest.

We got back onto the subject of moving to Florida again a few days ago. I realized that I don't have anything left in Texas for me. My mom moved to IL, I don't talk with any of my dad's family, Josh and Maddie are gone, and I only have one true friend here. I need a change of scenery. I need something different.

I started looking at houses around Kissimmee Florida last night. I started looking into doctors that take Tricare today. We're going to wait a year and see how the auto shop goes and if it doesn't work out then I'll seriously start looking. I'd have a better chance of using my hospitality management degree in Orlando then I would here. Yeah, there are hotels and such but Orlando is like the tourist capital of the world. I know its going to be a huge task of putting the house on the market, finding a house, packing up a house, and getting everything moved. However, I've done it before so I know its doable.

I'm just ready for something different and I can't find it here.

Wow, lots to think about. I'm sure you'll figure it all out with time. Hopefully the shop will work out for you in the meantime.

 

[my3princes]

We had a good day here I've gotten all of the lacrosse stuff done that I can possibly have done at this point. I got outside for several hours and completely cleaned the inside of my car. It really needed it after a winter full of kids and sand and dirt... The kids are all set for their afterschool activities tomorrow. All's good in our world today.

 

[tigger813]

Poochie- I love that feeling of sizes I never expected to wear! I was excited this morning to see the Kmart ad with my Lee jeans for $12.99!!! I bought a SIZE 6 blue denim!!!! I have never worn a size 6! I tried them on a few weeks ago but waited for them to go on sale. I also bought a pair of size 8 black denim as the black runs smaller. The size 8 blue denim I had on today were practically falling off me. Of course both will probably be tight after my horrible eating this weekend. I had 2 Bud Light Limes tonight with my garlic fries, steak and onion sandwich and spicy boneless chicken fingers. I didn't eat much for lunch but have had a few handfuls of M&Ms this afternoon and evening. Oh well!

I will get up early to workout in the morning and then Brian and I will go to NH in the morning to do errands. We'll eat lunch when we get home. We need to make a list of what we need to get tomorrow. Our last stop will be Costco as that doesn't open until 11 so we will have to run in and out so we get back in time to get Izzie off the bus!

Have a great night!

I'm taking a .2 loss for the week! I'll be putting all the weigh ins into the spreadsheet tomorrow night!

TTFN

 

[keenercam]

Well, this is as good a time as any to come back after a few weeks' absence . . . Back on schedule now.

Welcome back! We are so happy you are here. Glad to hear that you got right back on track. How wonderful!!! Looking forward to getting to know you better.

I am to report that I journaled every bite today!

Congratulations, CC! I knew you could do it! I am so happy for you and proud of you, sweetie! Thank you for helping me stay on track, too. Oh, and thank you SOOO much for tracking the HH for all of us. You KNOW how much better we all do when we work on making those good behaviors a matter of habit.

I just turned in my last group assignment so I can finally say

COLLEGE IS OVER!!

Congratulations, Kristina!! (sp? EEK!) I am hoping things go really well with the garage since you and Alan have put so much effort into it. But I also hope that whatever your dream is, you will have the opportunity to pursue it and that you will find peace and contentment. I also hope that your medical situation continues to improve and that your wish to have another child soon becomes a reality.


Pamela - LOVED hearing about your successful shopping trip and hope you'll post pix of you and DD in your matcing shirts. They sound pretty!

Cam, I have to say that this is one of the best QOTD that we've ever had!

Hey, sweetie! Glad you enjoyed it. The responses have made me laugh! What creativity! Those venetian sunsets sound delicious!!

Not much happening today, which is nice. While we were run/walking we saw so many people out working in their yards and felt a little guilty about not doing yard work, so I did a little yesterday afternoon, but really need to get out today and clean up more.

I did journal every bite, but also used a lot of flex points, but am still within my weeklies. That's what it's all about. Making it liveable.

Great job on the journaling, Kathy!! I was happy to see people outside today, too. There were two moms walking with strollers. The thought of those ladies getting out in the fresh air and taking the little ones with them made me smile!

You know, I'm not really sure what started it the first time, but now that I had some recent blood work, it's medically motivated. My numbers are fine, but they used to be lower, and I'd like to see them back where they once were.

You are a wise woman to seize control of those numbers now. I hope you tamed the laundry monster!

Cam, I would like to join the journal challenge. I started today. I did have a run-in with some Cadbury mini-eggs, but I wrote it all down and moved on. Today I am taking the day off from exercise but I got a light workout washing down our outside furniture. We don't have a hose so there was a lot of bending and scrubbing. I've gotten a lot accomplished today. I'm way up today I think because I drank 3 beers Friday night and 2 last night. I've noticed since I've been on this journey that alcohol has a HUGE effect on my weight and I generally try to avoid it. It's so hard on these nice sunny days when we have get-togethers with friends.

Shawn - Welcome onboard to the journaling challenge! Wow! Your workout routine sounds so interesting and non-boring. I forgot that COD means Call of Duty. We are not gaming people in our house so I am always interested to hear what people are playng and what they think of it.

I remember waking up one day and realizing that I was done having children, that I was not happy with my weight or my lack of activity and decided right then and there that I was going to lose weight. My original goal was a size 12, but I blew by that and reached a size 6/8. I'm heavy again, but only size 10. I definitely do not feel as good as I did lighter and finally have some of my mojo coming back. Maybe the sunshine is reminding me that bathing suits are around the corner

Deb - I know you can get back to whatever size makes you content. You've done it successfully before! I am so inspired by you, by how disciplined you are notwithstanding your crazy busy schedule. Keep up the great work.

Brian and I are going to pick up Ash's b'day present tomorrow morning and do some errands while the girls are at school. Maybe we will also clean out the garage tomorrow afternoon.

Tracey - I can't wait to hear about Ash's reaction to her gift! Does she have any idea? Oh, and I thought of you tonight as our family was watching "TRON".

Well.... I went out Tuesday night looking for sneakers and didn't find any. When I talked to my Mom that night, she reminded me that DH had bought me a new pair for Christmas. I had put them away in my closet to save and completely forgot about them!! They are perfect and I have already worked on breaking them in!! The Rykas that were making my ankle hurt are already in the Goodwill bag. I didn't even want to save them for "bang around" sneakers cause of the ankle pain.

Glad you got rid of the sneakers. I'm sure they will be perfect for someone else but we don't want you risking further injury. Glad DD is going to join you in your new way of eating. It is great to have company. And speaking of which, I feel like we are having tea together virtually. I've been on a hot lemon tea kick.

My biggest motivators are my granddaughters, who are 11 and 12-1/2, the love of my life . We take them to Disney every other year and have to be able to keep up with them . No slacking on the job Grandma & Grandpa.

Right now, my DH is my biggest motivator & cheerleader because he is going to the gym with me 4 times a week. Going to the gym alone is so very hard.

Great motivation. Glad you can share the Disney experience with them.

You need to know I was wearing Size 2X when I started last August. Well I went to NY and Company. I found these real cute slacks in a green kahki. I tried on size 18 thinking at last I wear regular size clothing. Well they pretty much were falling off, I then went out and got size 16 and tried those on. Wow they were also too big. . At this point I called over a sales girl and asked to see a size 14 truly not believing they would fit. So you know these were not stretch pants, but cotton slacks which have no give to them. With my heart beating I tried them on, I then zipped them and fastened the button OMG they fit, in fact maybe a little loose but I figured that they are cotton and they may shrink. I was so excited I was doing a happy dance in front of the mirror. People must of thought that I lost my mind. I had to tell them that I lost 48 pounds and this was a big deal for me.

I just had to share this victory with everyone.

Woohoo!!! That is AWESOME!!! : So, so, so happy that you are seeing the results of all your hard work!! That is just so wonderful. You BLEW right past the 18s and 16s!! Man, I would have worn those pants right out of the store!!

Poochie- I love that feeling of sizes I never expected to wear! I was excited this morning to see the Kmart ad with my Lee jeans for $12.99!!! I bought a SIZE 6 blue denim!!!! I have never worn a size 6! I tried them on a few weeks ago but waited for them to go on sale. I also bought a pair of size 8 black denim as the black runs smaller. The size 8 blue denim I had on today were practically falling off me.

Great job, Tracey!! New clothes in small sizes are cause for celebration!!!

As for me, I've had a horrendous weekend, foodwise. I have journaled every bite of this ridiculous experience but that didn't keep me from eating it. Since I am such a nice person I won't enumerate all the junk I've eaten -- it would be kind of like food porn. Suffice it to say, everything is back under control. We leave for Barcelona in less than 11 weeks. I only lost .6 last week and really need to move along on this journey if I want to take that beautiful new portable piece of art (my new handbag) to Europe. LOL! 13 pounds to go. Suddenly, I am not as secure about making that happen. I need to get back to KNOWING I can accomplish that goal. I think that if I'd ever been at that number before in my adult life, I'd be confident that I can get to it. But since I have never been there, it is hard for me to believe that I can.

Okay, enough of my pity party. Have a great remainder of the night, my friends! Stay away from the fridge and cupboards. Pretend the kitchen has a huge "CLOSED" sign on it. Hugs, all!

LOL!!! The smilie police came after me. I had to edit this three times to get it down to 25! Trying this one more time .....

 

[tigger813]

Cam- Not sure if Ash has any idea. I think she may have an idea about the class but not the sewing machine. Gotta figure out where to hide it when we get it home tomorrow.

We enjoyed watching Tron earlier and then we really enjoyed watching Voyage of the Dawn Treader during dinner!

Watching Celebrity Apprentice now. I just spent the last hour putting more dates into our Google calendars. With birthday parties and soccer and standing in line for recital tickets, and dance photos and church and some FUN stuff thrown in our calendar is like a big rainbow with most days filled with stuff.

Ash has a field trip tomorrow but is complaining about a tummy ache! UGH! I have stuff that I have to do tomorrow with Brian! And she really wants to go on this field trip.

Time to finish the laundry!

TTFN

 

[donac]

Good Monday morning Teams

Sorry I didn't get on here yesterday. Had a lot of stuff going on. I had church then had to givve communion at the nursing home and then I had some things to do with costumes at the local high school. There is a lot going on there. Some hard feelings with the old director. He claims that some stuff is his. WE spent 2 hours last week looking for the old costume person's personal stuff. We met with him and the old director yesterday. The old director claims there is still stuff of his that we missed. We have a list and have to go back and get the things.

The sadest part of this whole thing is that the costume guy told me that he is hearing lies about himself. I don't know of anyone who did not like him. We think someone is feeding him these lies but we don't know who. I feel like I have lost a good friend.

The old director had some old costumes and when someone went to pick them up they weren't there. He also owes the theater group some money that we have not seen. It could get messy before this over. I thought we were grownups. Thanks for listening.

Don't have time for responses for today. Lots to do on a MOnday.

I have journaled all my food since Friday. Yesterday wasn't as good as it could have been but not as bad as it could have been considering. We did go out for dinner on Saturday night. I had manhattan clam chowder and then a bowl of mussels in marinara sauce. I did have some fries from dh's plate but for the most part it was pretty good. Besides the mussels were wonderful.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning. Up earlier today as I'm morning carpool Mom today and tomorrow. I'll run a few errands before work too. Today is a long day as I'm working both jobs. Hopefully it won't be too bad, but I must admit that I'm dreading it, mostly that I won't get to bed until late then up early again tomorrow.

I have packed my lunch and since I refuse to spend money on take out that means that I will only eat what I bring. Hopefully that will help me reel in my eating habits again.

Lots of rain on the forecast for today, but at least it's warmer out.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

good morning everyone. i was SO bad with the eating yesterday and it's repeating on me big time today. i ate so much crap for absolutely no reason. i guess i was just stressed out and decided to nosh instead of just exercise or drink more water. and now i have the WORST headache and my son insists on climbing on me as i write this. oh well. my own fault. back to lots of water and healthy eating today.

i need to eat well this week because on friday i'm flying down to NC to visit my BFF who had a baby 6 weeks ago. i can't wait! the only problem is visiting NC always means cookout milkshakes, bojangles chicken, etc etc! so, need to really do good this week.

anyway, i hope everyone had a great weekend. i need to go back and catch up!

 

[keenercam]

Hey, everyone!
Crazy day today. Just wanted to post the QOTD:
QOTD for Monday, April 11: What can you carry in your car that will help you stay on track?

 

[mikamah]

Saturday QOTD: I am so I found you all on the ! You for me when I succeed, you give me when I need it. I get lots of great here and sometimes I even at the posts. I have lost almost since Feb 2010. I wish the rest would just but sometimes I too much and get But, it's nice to know I can always and get back on track!

Love this.

QOTD for Sunday, April 10-- what has been the single most (positive) influential factor in your weight-loss/getting fit journey? Was it a lightbulb moment, was it finding a new passion for physical activity? Was it the influence of a person? Was it medically motivated?

My son. I want to be a healthy mom, and with all I saw my mom go through in the last years of her life medically, I know it would have been easier on her if she had been more active, and healthier, and I don't want Michael to feel the frustration when someone you love does not seem to be helping themself. I want to be a good example for him, and maybe he will grow up with a healthy lifestyle that will just be a part of him, and he won't ever need to find the focus to get moving again, or the need to lose weight.

Were you surprised because I am so notoriously cheap?? P

Not cheap, frugal. And Hollister is ridiculously overpriced. So glad you got a good deal. I bet you and dd will look like sisters on your vacation.

You need to know I was wearing Size 2X when I started last August. Well I went to NY and Company. I found these real cute slacks in a green kahki. I tried on size 18 thinking at last I wear regular size clothing. Well they pretty much were falling off, I then went out and got size 16 and tried those on. Wow they were also too big. . At this point I called over a sales girl and asked to see a size 14 truly not believing they would fit. So you know these were not stretch pants, but cotton slacks which have no give to them. With my heart beating I tried them on, I then zipped them and fastened the button OMG they fit, in fact maybe a little loose but I figured that they are cotton and they may shrink. I was so excited I was doing a happy dance in front of the mirror. People must of thought that I lost my mind. I had to tell them that I lost 48 pounds and this was a big deal for me.

Fabulous!!

As for me, I've had a horrendous weekend, foodwise. I have journaled every bite of this ridiculous experience but that didn't keep me from eating it. Since I am such a nice person I won't enumerate all the junk I've eaten -- it would be kind of like food porn. Suffice it to say, everything is back under control...

My sunday sounds like yours, but I journalled every bite too, and because of that, I know it would have been worse without journalling. I"m out of flex points, and even though I don't want to go to work, the routine is good, and I should be fine to stay within my daily points when I'm at work most of the day. Glad you're back under control too!!

I have journaled all my food since Friday. Yesterday wasn't as good as it could have been but not as bad as it could have been considering. We did go out for dinner on Saturday night. I had manhattan clam chowder and then a bowl of mussels in marinara sauce. I did have some fries from dh's plate but for the most part it was pretty good. Besides the mussels were wonderful.

Nice job journalling. I definitely think if we're writing it down, we are so much more conscious of what we eat, and we may still overdo it, but we are taking the responsibility for it, and that's a successful day. Sorry for all the issues with the costume director. So frustrating.

Hey, everyone!
Crazy day today. Just wanted to post the QOTD:
QOTD for Monday, April 11: What can you carry in your car that will help you stay on track?

Water. Maybe nuts for a quick snack. I took one of my back seats out of our minivan for our bikes last year. Once we put them in we'll leave them there, and that does make it easier to go to the bike path, or state park to take a ride. We have our tennis racketa, a soccer ball, kick ball, in the car now.

They're doing a reunion piece on Welcome Back Kotter on good morning america. That was such a funny show.

Hope you all have a smooth monday.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Here is it. Another week. Another chance to make great choices, be on track and move towards those goals!

Deb, sending you good thoughts for your long days!

Pamela, it's always fun to find what you already need is right in your closet!

disney1990, so nice to have DH on board with you!

poochie, great job on the new clothes size!

Disneywedding2010, congratulations on finishing your bachelors degree. This is a natural transitional time in your life. For you even more so. There is lots to think about and I'm sure that you will make the right decision with this next phase in your life.
Tracey, enjoy running errands today! Hope that your DD is feeling better.

Cam, the smilie police are after me all the time! I have to break up my replies -- too much trouble to edit sometimes.

dona, sorry for all the drama with the theater thing.

Nancy, sorry for the tough week-end. You have a lot going on not to mention your body is being flooded with hormones. Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself! A change of scenery sounds fun!

Hey, everyone!
Crazy day today. Just wanted to post the QOTD:
QOTD for Monday, April 11: What can you carry in your car that will help you stay on track?

I carry my running shoes and an extra exercise outfit in my car. I have extra running shoes in my closet at work and another set of clothes. That way there is no excuse why I can't exercise, even if I forgot my stuff. It's saved me on more than one occassion plus it gets me out of the excuse mode and into the doing mode!

Kathy, hope that you have a great week, too!

Big ugly hearing today, busy Monday, this is probably the only time that I will be on here today. I did journal all week-end. It could have been better, it could have been worse. I'm forgiving, forgetting and moving on!

Have a great day all!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Look! The Cullens made the news - all three of us!

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=8062668

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Had a FANTASTIC 2 day trip to London with my 2 girlfriends.

Where is Tayrn?????

Shawn that sounds like an amazing trip. glad you had fun and are able to see so many different places while over there. Its a shame that you will have to cut it short.

Taryn stopped posting a month or two ago but I did talk to her by PM and she said she was doing ok just very very busy and needed to take a break. That was in the middle of Feb. I miss her I hope she comes back to us.

I have a 5 mile race next Sunday and then a local half on Memorial Day week-end. Still looking for a fall race to add to the schedule.

Very exciting Lisa. Im so proud of you for keeping up with your running!!!!

Once again, this day is flying by. I slept in until 7am!! Felt nice after the busy week. DD and I are heading out for a power walkk as soon as we can both peel ourselves away from the No big plans for this weekend for a change. I am kind of GIDDY with the idea of just doing NOTHING if I want! That said, I have some errands I should get done before another busy week starts up. DD and I need to buy our Disney sneakers and get them properly broken in. I have returns to take back to four different places, plus two bags to go to the Goodwill. DD and I will probably do that stuff this afternoon, which will effectively kill the remainder of the day. Maybe after church tomorrow can be a relaxing time.

Sounds like a great way to spend the weekend and I agree the weekends go too fast.

Before I leave I have lots of and to do to be sure that the house is all set for the and and

I need to as much as I can before my trip so that I have enough saved up to pay for all of the and everything else.

and I are counting the until we go. We are very .

That's the story about me!

I love this! very cute.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

The job is going well. There is so much to learn. I had no idea what actually went on in an oil company office They've been showing me all the different positions and each have so many tasks, terminologies and responsibilities. Plus with all the government safety guidelines, mostly to protect customers of their own ignorance there is lots to learn. I'm sure that I will do fine, but yesterday had my head spinning as I watched coworkers navigating through different computer apps and programs. It's a good thing that I like working with technology

Im glad you are liking your new job. It sounds very challenging.

we just got back from seeing the bronx zoo cobra. i just ran through the exhibit b/c i had a little panic attack. i'm afraid of snakes! they had a bunch of news people there and john was interviewed by the associated press. wonder if he'll make it in an article!

Wow you met a celebrity. Glad you enjoyed the weather and the zoo. Let us know if john makes it in the article. How exciting.

I woke up late today considering I was up all night . I couldn't sleep. I got up and started and did my usual check of email, FB, and school website. I'm waiting on the last team member to post her portion so we can get that last assignment in . I finished up my 30 day count down calendar to Disney . I had to add the and stickers to it.

Very cute. I bet your countdown calendar looks great.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I wish I knew awho would us all to WDW for a and a so I could say to my friends here for all the and you all have given me. Maybe we could end our visit with a trip to Jellyrolls where we could and and all night.

Well the is calling me now. Have a night 's and s.

Oh I really love this idea.

Well, this is as good a time as any to come back after a few weeks' absence; I was feeling because I fell off the exercise wagon starting with being and then I injured my foot (not even exercising--just a mistake). But now I am because I've resumed my healthy diet and exercise, have no more foot pain, and managed to maintain my loss so far during my time off-plan. Back on schedule now.
for making it easy to come back .
I am glad to be a

Welcome back. Glad to see you maintained. now you can just pick back up where you left off. Good job for getting back on the wagon.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am to report that I journaled every bite today! I was a bit because we went out for dinner and a lot of food has cheese on it. Well, for the early bird menu! I'm not so sure it was a smaller sized portion , but it was low in points and cheese-free! I my dinner and I only used 2 of my weeklie's. Those are the only 2 I've eaten since I started my week on Thursday!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't be more excited!

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

Good Job CC.

brb with more

I just turned in my last group assignment so I can finally say

COLLEGE IS OVER!!

Horray that is so exciting. Congratulations

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Well.... my "few errands" with DD turned into the entire afternoon and evening (as I was afraid it might).

Sometimes these are the best days. I love when my mom and I go out and we end up spending the whole day together. They are few and far between now that I am grown with my own kids so cherish these moments with DD while you can. Im sure she loved spending the day with you. You two are going to have such a good time on your trip. I would be screaming with excitement too. It sounds like you found some great bargains. Woohoo on a new camera. Cant wait to see some of the pics you take with it. Please share when you return.

QOTD for Sunday, April 10-- what has been the single most (positive) influential factor in your weight-loss/getting fit journey? Was it a lightbulb moment, was it finding a new passion for physical activity? Was it the influence of a person? Was it medically motivated?

I think for me the motivator was seeing myself in our easter pictures last year. I was pretty bummed. Then the thoughts of being healthy for my boys and not wanting them to be embarressed by me came into mind. I then made a goal to run the princess half and my new found love for running was found. I think that is what is keeping me going.


whew sorry about all these posts but I had a few days worth of replies and having all these smillies made it quite challenging.

Ok brb with my own smillie fun.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Well its been quite a busy weekend. I am a bit from it all. It all started with my day off on friday. I spent it with my son nicholas who had just turned 4.. We ran lots of errands including grocery shopping, going to the doctor for his shots., picking up his older brother from , and getting our family taken.
Saturday was lots of . It started with Ryans opening day of tball and then we had nicks It was a beautiful day The boys ended up sleeping at their grandparents house and mommy and daddy did a little because we would have some peace and . Then sunday Ryan woke up . He had complained of a Sorethroat the day before but since Mommy was so preoccupied with the days plans she gave him motrin and thought it was allergies. Then on sunday she realized maybe she should look in his throat. it looked horrible. So she took him to the doctor. Now mommy feels really because Ryan has strep throat. Now mommy had to call all the guests from the party the day before to warn them The day went on and mommy ate way too many leftovers and then was very at herself.

It was a very weekend all in all.