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Just jumping on to say HI! :goodvibes

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

One of the highlights for me was doing a biathlon simulator. For the skiing part, it had you do some slides on the same thing that was used in the Biggest loser challenge in the last episode. It was tough and exciting to do something I've seen on BL :goodvibes
It was great seeing people from all over the world proudly wearing the colours of their country (Canadian, American, Russian, Dutch, Czechs, Germans, Estonians, Swiss, Swedes, are a few that I noticed in the crowds of people). It was exciting to see the Olympic Cauldron and the Olympic rings. We got to see 2 Swiss men playing the Alpine horns (like in the Riccola commercials). Overall a great trip.

We got home on Friday night, which was my younger DD's 5th birthday. The weekend was crazy busy getting the house cleaned and decorated, cake and cupcakes made, and goody bags ready for the party today.

Sorry I'm way behind. I haven't read anything I missed in the thread yet, and I've only managed to get a dozen of the weighin PM's opened. Will get the rest done tomorrow.

Heading off to bed to get caught up on some sleep. Here's a picture of me and my girls with the Olympic Cauldron
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And here's me on that skating/skiing slider thingy
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And here's one of me and DD in a Dutch bobsleigh that was connected to a simulator screen. I was just a booster seat for DD to be the driver :goodvibes
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Looks like such a great time! How wonderful that you were able to experience the Olympics!
 
Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

The only stressful thing I have this week is the snow. I did all my grocery shopping for the week yesterday so I think I am stress-free for the rest of the week.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?


I guess I am Happy today. I stepped on the scale this morning and realized I am only 1.1 pounds away from being down 25 pounds.

And one of my BFF's has decided to go on the cruise we are going on in December. That makes me really happy!!
 
QOTD: Dopey. My DD is home sick from school today so I'm off work today. I'm feeling a little discombulated and out of sorts, but not in a bad way, just an inefficient, not quite sure what to do with myself kind of way.

Shannon - Welcome back! It looks like such a wonderful place to have spent a few days. I've enjoyed watching the events on television, but to be there and soak up the atmosphere must have been really special.
 
I made those cauliflower poppers for lunch - yumm!!! They have a bit of a kick to them. I also made some hot and sour soup, so my entire lunch was around 100 calories - that is great! We're having pizza tonight so I need to stay low, my pizza calories are around 800. I'll have a salad for a snack since we won't be eating until 7:15 when dd gets home from cheer.

I'm so glad you enjoyed them...pretty yummy for zero points!

My BIL calls "church" Our Lady of the Links!" when he does that instead of church!

That is a great phrase, very fun!

I could not go without my dark chocolate everyday. I ran out last week and tried some milk chocolate and it just wasn't the same. It just tasted so much more fattening. Do you like the dark? It really is good for you. Just one Dove or Ghiradelli a day could help you pass the other chocolate up that isn't good for you.

I love dark chocolate! I agree, it's just not the same. I like the "bite" of dark chocolate :lovestruc

I'm with you on the chocolate! I have to have my handful of M&Ms everyday! It really is a NECESSITY! I don't like the dark chocolate ones though. I prefer dark chocolate but eat whatever I have. My new chocolate addiction is 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp. They are sooooo yummy!

I'm going to look for these at the grocery store, sounds good!

Current Olympians: I wasn't a fan before, but Evan Lysasek's classy interview after winning the gold made me sit up and take notice. Not only is an incredible skater but his refusal to saw anything negative despite the Russian reaction to his win spoke volumes.

I agree, wow, he definitely responded appropriately.

Trying to work in the Upper Body routine on my ball into my new rotation. It was a good decision and yet I realize that its been way too long since I've done it. I'm hoping this will be a good decision for me metabolism wise.

It's hard to add something new in...kudos to you for making the effort!

We are going to WDW this week, any tips on how to stay on track while vacationing?

Well, while you want to be aware, you also want to allow yourself planned splurges. The key is moderation.

Drink lots of water! Have some healthy snacks with you. I had Luna bars or other low cal snacks with me and ate those in the morning. Lite popcorn is also something easy to take with you on the run.
Have a great trip! QUOTE]

Great advice!

My sister and I share whenever possible. We never get dessert and rarely buy a snack. I looked over the menus and wrote down probable POINTS values for menu items that were frequently offered. It's over a year old, but if I can find it, I'll try to PM it to you. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The last 2 times we've went, I was on a low-salt diet and couldn't eat or drink nuts/peanuts, chocolate, caffeine, or alcohol. I can eat/drink those now, but because I couldn't then, I got so much information. There are lots of healthy options. I was able to get a salad at Flame Tree BBQ in AK. My sister and I have 2x split a flatbread from Captain Cook's at the Poly. The 2nd time we split a side salad and a fruit cup as well. We also brought our own cereal/oatmeal/granola bars and buy milk for breakfast. We brought a few healthy snacks as well. We even had room in our luggage to pack a few water bottles. Speaking of which, that's my biggest tip: drink your water!

QOTD: I preplanned dinner for tomorrow. Usually we fry the chicken, but tomorrow it'll be baked!

Excellent advice, and good job pre-planning your dinner!

Since I had to cancel our Disney plans for the day I treated us to a seafood feast at home and I also had my non food reward of a Watermelon Yankee Candle. Losing weight is fun I love my reward days!!! Had to share that with everyone. Now I hope I dont regret the lobsters. It is my sons favorite food and he insisted he was having one for dinner. He seems fine and ate the entire thing along with some corn on the cobb and watermelon. Funny now kids rebound so quickly.

Kids are amazing, they recover like it's nothing...Yankee Candle's are just yummy! My ds gave me a black cherry one for Valentine's Day.

Saturday QOTD: What is your favorite Olympic sport? Is there an Olympian who has inspired you past or present? (And no, I don't mean Zeus or Poseidon!)

Winter - curling, it's athletic and strategic
Summer - gymnastics and equestrian (DH had tickets to the 1996 Olympics but I stayed home. DS13 was only a few weeks old at that point)

Athletes- Dorothy Hamill (when I was little, I wanted to be her)
Dan Jansen - To get out on the ice after finding out his sister died, what amazing strength.

It's getting easier and I'm finding that I'm not snacking right after meals either. I pop my Extra Sugar Free gum instead (love my ad?? ;) )

Great job on skipping the chocolate, you are doing great! Next you'll be telling us you use glad bags to portion your veggies, and posting a demo video -- you could make a commercial!

QOTD:
winter-speed skating and figure skating
summer: gymnastics

growing up my sister and I pretended to be nancy karrigan (sp) and would make up routines (on the ground,mind you, not skating!) and I will always remember that!

Poor Nancy, I see her family on the news all the time lately. Hopefully she will get through her family tragedy.

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

Pack my DH up and send him off to DC again. Seriously, it was not a good weekend with him home. We were stressed, he's in pain because of his back, the walls were closing in around me.

This week I need to stick to my schedule. It's a busy week and I need to stay on task to get what I need to do, done.

Watching Ruby and they are headed out for a road trip. Her trainers gave her the following quote when they were discussing eating on the road.

"Don't set yourself up for failure"

I hope dh starts to feel better... that is such good advice, if I fill the fridge with cheesecake, I'm sowing the seeds of my own demise...

QOTD: I made our menu for the week so I will be less stressed. Of course, the next 3 days are filled with extra things after school. Tomorrow, the rest of the family will have turkey hot dogs and I will have a tuna fish sandwich on an Arnold sandwich thin. Tuesday I will be picking up McDonald's as DD2 has a 5pm appt and DD1 has communion class until 5:15. Wednesday the girls will eat one thing and DH and I will have pierogies with sauce and parmesan cheese. Thursday will be sweet and sour chicken and Friday we are going to a college hockey game and there is a reception before so we will eat something there and probably have something during the game.

Monday- dancing at 5 for DD1 and 7 for me
Tuesay- communion class at 4 and dr at 5
Wednesday- dancing at 4 for DD2 and theater at 5:20 for DD1
Thursday- DD2 has a playdate after school
Friday- hockey game

I hope your busy week goes well. Having the meals planned will definitely help!

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

This is a good question for me today. I had a pretty "stressed" type of weekend and know that I need to find some peace for my week. After thinking about it, I have decided that I will plan my menu out for the week. I am feeling really horrible tonight with bad cold symptoms and I think if I plan out some really simple meals for the week, it will help.

I am also going to give myself a "free pass" to have some glasses of OJ if I my cold continues. I really wanted some today and did not want to "waste" points on it. The silly thing is that I rarely use my flex points or my exercise points. I should not get so stressed about having a glass of OJ when I don't feel the best. I will record it and not let it bother me to use some of those points on juice if it makes me feel better.

Jen -- drink some juice! That is what those other points are for, when you need them it's ok!

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

I'm adding 12 hours to my work week starting tomorrow (from 16 hours to 28). My regular routine is get up, get the three kids ready and take them to school, then come home and eat breakfast, play on the computer, take a shower, treadmill before going to work. I'm going to miss my morning time! To survive next week, I'm starting by going to bed earlier. I've also got the kids bags packed and lunches mostly done, things I usually do in the morning. And I have a house full of food - the store is just down the street and I waste of lot of time running there every day or two for what we want. All about organizing and not procrastinating.

Two great things I'm excited about:

1) More money we desperately need.

2) Without having lost 20 pounds, exercising every day, and eating healthy, I don't think I'd have the energy to pull off more work hours and handle everything else. My energy is so much more than it was two months ago. Thank you, BL9 Spring Challenge!

Be gentle with yourself as you adjust to working more. There will be things you didn't anticipate, just let them happen and deal with everything as it comes. You're just new, and you'll get comfortable as you go. Congratulations on your fabulous loss, just think you were doing something good for your entire family!

QOTD: I have a busy week ahead. I'm working 4 nights and am running a meeting one other night. I'm not sure how many days I will be subbiing at school or how much the sap will run. We did get some groceries taken care of today so that will help.

I know you have a busy, busy week. Just remember how much fun you had skiing, and take that with you through the week.

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?


Good question for me this week. I dont think there is anything that I can do other than maybe drink.;)

Monday - Cholesterol screening at 10:30 so no coffee or food til after
then we have a work meeting over lunch with our finance committee and I have to pay attention and write the minutes

Tuesday - two board level meetings that I have to write the minutes of

Wed. and thursday arent too bad

Friday - my yearly review :headache:

AND to top it all off, we're supposed to find out this week if DS got into either the magnet kindergarten or the year-round one. The school he's assigned to is really bad.

This is me this week: :scared1:

I feel your pain! We have 3 more weeks to wait and see if ds got into his school of choice...but at least I don't have my yearly review. Hang in there, you're just workin' for the weekend!

Just a quick check-in for me today, busy couple of days to start off this week. QOTD: I wrote a brief exercise plan so I don't have to think about it, I just do it. I watched the latest episode of the Biggest Loser last night and was so jealous about how much they lose every week! But then you get out of it what you put in I suppose. I can't imagine how awesome a double figure weightloss week after week would be!

Fantastic writing your workout plan -- it's great to just do it without thinking. That's the key to my AM workouts. I get up, get dressed, and start moving. I don't think about it or I'd stay in bed.

I made a really, really, yummy dinner tonight. DH raved about it, oldest DD was suitably impressed, and the pickiest member of the family (not quite 4 youngest DD) even finished her bowl. I'll definitely add this one to my three ring binder of keeper recipes. It was a Spanish Meatball Soup (in other words, albondigas) from the Positively Ageless cookbook/nutrition plan book. It's written by Cheryl Forberg, RD, who is apparently one of the nutritionists for The Biggest Loser. That being the case, I thought it seemed appropriate to share the recipe with this thread!

The recipe sounds yummy, thank you for sharing!

Just jumping on to say HI! :goodvibes

I had a great time in Vancouver. Because it was a last minute trip, we didn't see any actual competitions, but we saw just about all the free "celebration sites" and had a great time!

One of the highlights for me was doing a biathlon simulator. For the skiing part, it had you do some slides on the same thing that was used in the Biggest loser challenge in the last episode. It was tough and exciting to do something I've seen on BL :goodvibes
It was great seeing people from all over the world proudly wearing the colours of their country (Canadian, American, Russian, Dutch, Czechs, Germans, Estonians, Swiss, Swedes, are a few that I noticed in the crowds of people). It was exciting to see the Olympic Cauldron and the Olympic rings. We got to see 2 Swiss men playing the Alpine horns (like in the Riccola commercials). Overall a great trip.

Hey Shannon! I'm so glad you have a wonderful time, and thank you for giving us an eyewitness report. The photos are really fun, how proud you must be to be Canadian! You guys put on an incredible Olympics!

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

Try to get sleep. I've been up too late watching the Olympics. OK glass of wine and Plushenko Bolero you tube...;) And a nice hot bath. Bolero is my favorite piece of music in the world. What's one more cat right? :confused3

Torville and Dean, a true classic and a true class act...I hope you were able to get some good rest.

QOTD There is no way I will not be stressed this week. The show I am working on is opening this weekend.

MOn school Math meet and show
Tue school grocery shop show
Wed school tutor show
Thur school show yoga (I will need this by Thursday)
Fri school show
Sat show
Sun show

Dona, you are indeed a busy woman -- I think the yoga will be awesome for you this week.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Today I'd be Happy, I'm pretty much having a good day. I'd like to be Sleepy, but no nap for me -- they frown on laying down over your keyboard :rolleyes1

QOTD: Sleepy, as I'm staying up too late every night watching the Olympics and Happy, as my kids go back to school today after a week off!!

Yep, vacation week is over -- unfortunately that means we're back to checking homework...I thought I was done with 6th grade.

I just read in a magazine last week that they are actually at the camp 8(?) MONTHS so everything is time compressed. What's presented as only a week's weight loss is much longer. (Which also makes it harder to believe that someone wouldn't lose anything or even gain a pound.) Makes me feel so much better! I can't remember which magazine it was in (I read it at my kids' dance studio) so I can't vouch for reliability, but I think it was legit - I'll have to get the name this week.

Hmm. Very interesting. You should never compare yourself to the contestants -- think of all the things we don't see -- there's no way you can drop that much weight without professional help!

Sunday's qotd for me this week is to stay in control and I can most do that by tracking every bite, and so far have done that over the weekend. I'm coaching next week, and know from the past that that is always a good week for me, so if I can see a loss this week too, that would get me on the right track.

Woohoo! Coaching is the best for weight loss! I cannot check in here if I haven't done what I should, I feel too guilty!

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Sleepy - I couldnt get to sleep last night - got maybe 5 hours - and I cant have coffee this morning becuase I have a 10:30 a.m. Cholesterol screening

I hope your cholesterol screening goes well, and you get a ton of rest tonight!

Grumpy, My daughter came home for her baby shower, which was great. I then had to send them home last night instead of today, because we thought we were getting an ice storm. (ended up just raining). Now that grandbabies are coming, its even harder having her in another state.

Awww, I know how sad you were to see her go. I predict you will be doing lots of visiting once that little one arrives!

I know they start filming several months before each new season starts. Otherwise you wouldn't get the "See how the eliminated player looks today" update. But I was under the impression that a week on the ranch was a week on TV. They lose a lot of weight because they HAVE a lot to lose, they eat very restricted diets, and they exercise a lot (several hours) each day.

I can't imagine working out 6 hours a day, and then having a stick of gum for dessert. I don't think I'm cut out for life at the Ranch...but I would go if asked!

Yay! I'm ready for a great week! I will say that I am Sleepy today because DH had trouble sleeping last night so I did too.

I hope you get a great night's sleep tonight!

Dopey. Can't explain that...:)

Ok, well, I hope you feel less Dopey and more Happy as the day goes on!

QOTD: If I were a dwarf today it would be Doc. I have so much to do as I've been asked to sub the rest of the week at school so I need to be the take charge person, I think Doc would fit that bill today.

Ah, an organized one! I hope everything falls in line for you.

Monday's QOTD: I am definitely a Happy, with a lot of Dopey thrown in :-)

Advice/Suggestions Needed: Each week I have been increasing my exercise a little at a time. I am now sweating 45min-1hour, each morning, 6 days a week. :thumbsup2 I need to bump it up again today. I am looking for ideas on a 10-15 minute exercise I can do in the afternoon or evening.

Well, I'm going to suggest yoga. It can be nice and intense, and I still don't sweat. It's a great way to stretch out your muscles and get the long/lean look, and a nice balance for the cardio.

I am having a day. My run was crappy. Little guy doesnt want to go to school and I am not going to make him go. Plus I have a check up at the doctor (just rountine) but I hate the doctors office my b/p is always high due to white coat syndrome; So I get freaked out. At least I exercised today. Even though it was the first time I hated every minute of it. Oh and I have a job interview tomorrow. I am getting kind of bored at home. I have never not worked and genrally have the house clean by the time I drop my son off at preschool. Therefore there is not much for me to do for the 4 hours he is gone. I hope the hours work for me. So I have a busy week.

On a happy note I booked Crystal Palace for Easter Dinner. No sense in the three of us sitting home doing nothing after breakfast and church. I have to research what is offered on Easter at Disney. If anyone has any tips please send them my way.

You do indeed have a busy week! Best of luck with your job interview, and I hope your day and week get better.

Oooppps WOTD Today I am definatly Grumpy with a need for Doc since everyone is still sick but me. Grrrrr not having a good day and that is so not like me.

I'd be Grumpy if everyone else but me was sick, too!

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

Today I would be Happy, with a dash of Dopey. I'm always Dopey because I'm very forgetful (getting worse as I age). I need to figure out how to be more focused.

I'm Happy because I went to bed before midnight, for once, and we got up on time this morning. The boys got to school on time, and DD and I headed to Target, Kohls, and the grocery store. Bypassed McDonalds for lunch and decided to eat at home, and did all of that before 11am!!!

Now I'm going to go clean my kitchen so we can have dinner early without battling the mess.

What a great day you had, definitely a Happy!

Well... I would be the little-known dwarf.... "GUILTY"! He looks a bit like this...:scared1: I WAAAAAAAAAY overindulged on Chinese food last night. It is definitely a trigger food for me. I had planned on a splurge of pizza last night, but we decided to save the pizza for later in week and got Chinese instead (I hadn't had it in months). I just lost all control. Even though I had eaten very lightly during the day to save some calories/points for dinner, there weren't enough calories in the WORLD to save to equal what I ate last night. But like that "dish" analogy, I am deciding NOT to throw in the towel. I had a light healthy brunch to start my new day today. I am committing to do at least a hour of good exercise today. We decided NOT to go to a family movie today (my kids are on vacation) so I will be avoiding ANOTHER trigger food of mine... movie theater popcorn.

Well... I suppose that exercise time needs to start now. TTYL.......P

Very nice getting back on track -- and you cannot be guilty. You can't change the past, all you can do is learn and do whatever will make you happier next time.

QOTD: unfortunately, grumpy! gloomy weather and rain and Monday and some other things all rolled into one. If you would have asked Sat. I would have said HAppy!

Well, I'm glad you were Happy, and hopefully Happy will be in your future again!

Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

The only stressful thing I have this week is the snow. I did all my grocery shopping for the week yesterday so I think I am stress-free for the rest of the week.

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?


I guess I am Happy today. I stepped on the scale this morning and realized I am only 1.1 pounds away from being down 25 pounds.

And one of my BFF's has decided to go on the cruise we are going on in December. That makes me really happy!!

You are doing great, with plenty to be Happy about!

QOTD: Dopey. My DD is home sick from school today so I'm off work today. I'm feeling a little discombulated and out of sorts, but not in a bad way, just an inefficient, not quite sure what to do with myself kind of way.

I hope dd feels better -- and I know that feeling. Just think of it as a surprise blessing, and spend a little time doing something for you while dd rests.

Ok, I'm off to analyze a powerpoint -- I'm sure I'll find something new and exciting to share with my boss...:surfweb:

Maria :upsidedow
 

I ended up eating fat free turkey dogs and some tater tots for supper. The dogs were only 70 calories and I had them on potato rolls (130 cals each) but I had saved some calories for supper time. Gotta get drinking my water. Only I've had today was with my BL protein water this morning. I'll drink a bottle while DD1 is in dancing and then another one during mine and another after mine. I had my 1 can of soda as well. May have a cup of tea later as well

I found the 3 Musketeers bars at Costco last month. I have to go again soon hope they still have them.

Time to get DD1 moving before she is late for dancing!
 
QOTD: Well, since they don't have one who was coughing I will go with Sneezy as the closest alternative. Or maybe dopey since he doesn't talk and I am losing my voice. Hope it gets better before I leave for Disneyland in 3 days!

SArahMay
 
Luvbaloo - thanks for posting the pictures!! Those are great!


Jenn, I missed the cauliflower poppers recipe. (maybe I didn't look back far enough?? :confused3) Can you send it? Can I "disguise" the fact that its cauliflower from my DH???:lmao:

It's post 2771, back a few pages. This can't be disguised! :rotfl: Sorry! It's basically spicy roasted cauliflower.

QOTD: I am definitely Grumpy today!!!
 
QOTD: Happy, definitely! The last few days have been some of the best days in months.

Ate more than I was planning to today, but I'm ok with that. No exercise today-I'm too exhausted. I'll try to do a 5 AM workout tomorrow morning.

Have a great day tomorrow!

CC
 
I ended up eating fat free turkey dogs and some tater tots for supper. The dogs were only 70 calories and I had them on potato rolls (130 cals each) but I had saved some calories for supper time. Gotta get drinking my water. Only I've had today was with my BL protein water this morning. I'll drink a bottle while DD1 is in dancing and then another one during mine and another after mine. I had my 1 can of soda as well. May have a cup of tea later as well

I found the 3 Musketeers bars at Costco last month. I have to go again soon hope they still have them.

Time to get DD1 moving before she is late for dancing!

I just saw those 3 Musketeers at Sam's the other day...are they the truffles? They were definitely tempting me!
 
I am definately Bashful today. I started my new job, everything went really well. We even got out a half hour early. I had to have some unexpected dental work this morning and I can still feel it. Lots of drilling. Then he tells me one of my teeth is actually rotting. I always had great teeth, don't know what is happening. I have to go back next week for that, it's gonna be rough. I figured after all this I deserved a little TCBY tonight and still managed to stay within my points.
 
I just saw those 3 Musketeers at Sam's the other day...are they the truffles? They were definitely tempting me!


Yes, the truffle crisp! They are heavenly! DH and I are sharing the last one! I know I'm thoughtful!
 
Monday's QOTD: I am definitely a Happy, with a lot of Dopey thrown in :-)

Advice/Suggestions Needed: Each week I have been increasing my exercise a little at a time. I am now sweating 45min-1hour, each morning, 6 days a week. :thumbsup2 I need to bump it up again today. I am looking for ideas on a 10-15 minute exercise I can do in the afternoon or evening.

Conditions:
1--I already do the WATP in the morning, so i don't want more of that.
2--I don't want to sweat too much. I already have to shower in the morning after my hour of watp. (i live in the very dry state of nevada--my hair and skin got SO dried out with 2 showers every day).

If I am just dreaming unrealistically about exercise without sweat, let me know. I always welcome a good kick of reality.:rotfl2:

Thanks in Advance!
~kimara~


Why don't you just add the 10-15 minutes to your morning exercise so that you don't have to worry about sweating later?

Anyhow, if you DO decide that you want to do the additional time later in the day, try some light hand weights and look up some exercises to do with those. I use them several times a week and I feel like my upper body is really getting stronger, but I don't really "sweat" while I am using them. They do recommend that you do something for about 5 minutes to get your heart rate up before you do this circuit training, but unless it is really hot, I can do some light jogging in place or jumping jacks or side steps for 5 minutes without sweating too much. HTH.

Evening all! Thanks to both posters who posted the cauliflower recipes. I made roasted cauliflower for dinner tonight... broke up the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and tossed with 2 tsp. of olive oil and some seasonings (I didn't have the ones listed in the recipe, so I used a bit of Carribbean jerk seasoning and some salt and pepper). DS didn't enjoy it, sadly, but DH and I enjoyed it. I will DEFINITELY be making it again! WOOHOO! A new, easy, healthy recipe! The jerk seasoning was a bit spicy for me (I knew that in advance but thought DS might like it), but the rest of the meal was pretty bland, so it was nice to have something spicy (baked fish and asparagus).

I need to do some bragging here! The weather was looking nice so I decided it was time to try running my 5K outside (for the first time). I didn't really know exactly how far to run, so I figured I'd run for 40 minutes (I can do a 5K on the TM in about 34 minutes, so I figured this would account for running slower without the TM to push me along and for any hills that might slow me down).

Anyhow, I measured my distance tonight when I went to pick up DD and I actually ran 4 miles.... in 40 minutes! That means I did 4 10 minute miles!! And that includes hills and stepping around frost heaves and puddles! I am so excited. I will admit, I did try to avoid the worst of the hills around me, but I definitely had some uphill and downhill sections.... especially around the half way mark. I'm really excited by this accomplishment and it will definitely encourage me to keep up the running... especially outside if the weather permits!

My running accomplishment has definitely made me feel less icky and guilty about yesterday's overindulgence. That and the fact that I managed to get through the day using only 12 points! Not something I would recommend, but I needed to feel back "in control" after yesterday, so this helped with that. I can assure you, my 12 points was spent in a healthy way... egg whites and veggies and a Vitamuffin top for brunch, fruit and nuts for afternoon snack, fish and veggies for dinner, a bit of healthy EVOO, and plenty of water.

I'm off to finish the murder mystery I am reading! TTYT........P
 
Great job on skipping the chocolate, you are doing great! Next you'll be telling us you use glad bags to portion your veggies, and posting a demo video -- you could make a commercial!

So Jillian, I'm a pretty busy stay at home mom. We are always on the go to PTO events, running the kids to practice, and taking DH to the airport. What should I do to avoid the drive thru?

Well BAMB, when I have busy weeks on the road promoting my weight loss powder or my web site, I like to pack snacks on the go in my Ziploc snack bags. They are great for portion control and eating on the run. The Ziploc snack bags are easy to carry in your purse or gym bag. And the new Ziploc bags with the expandable bottoms are prefect for standing up in the center console of your car.
 
QOTD: I am definitely Grumpy today!!!

NO Grumpy's allowed!!!! :p

I just saw those 3 Musketeers at Sam's the other day...are they the truffles? They were definitely tempting me!

don't you dare missy!!!! I got my eye on you!

I need to do some bragging here! The weather was looking nice so I decided it was time to try running my 5K outside (for the first time). I didn't really know exactly how far to run, so I figured I'd run for 40 minutes (I can do a 5K on the TM in about 34 minutes, so I figured this would account for running slower without the TM to push me along and for any hills that might slow me down).

Anyhow, I measured my distance tonight when I went to pick up DD and I actually ran 4 miles.... in 40 minutes! That means I did 4 10 minute miles!! And that includes hills and stepping around frost heaves and puddles! I am so excited. I will admit, I did try to avoid the worst of the hills around me, but I definitely had some uphill and downhill sections.... especially around the half way mark. I'm really excited by this accomplishment and it will definitely encourage me to keep up the running... especially outside if the weather permits!

AWESOME!!!!! we had a nice day here so I ran errands. boring. Yucky weather for the rest of the week but I think we are turning the corner towards spring. the weekend is supposed to be nice! I can't wait for warmer weather.
 
Oh man, I had a whole bunch of quotes, but then the browser crashed and now they are all just gone. I'm just going to hit the QOTD and go be bummed out. :(

2/21 Sunday QOTD: What will you do today to ensure you will feel less stressed about the coming week?

It would have been better if I'd actually planned actual meals for every night this week, but at least I wrote down the evening obligations for each night. We have something every night this week, some nights, two things. DH is rehearsing for two one-act plays, DS11 is starting boy scouts this week and I am gearing up to paint a backdrop next weekend and several other set pieces as well. Poor DS6 just gets schlepped along for most stuff. At least now I know what I'm facing!

2/22 Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! (recycling from the last BL Challenge -- it's good for the environment!) If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?

I think DH would say I've been Grumpy the past couple of days. I can't disagree. And given that all my quotes got lost, I guess that Grumpy is the most appropriate, unfortunately!


ETA - we are talking about cross-training on the Monday Mixer Thread this week. Stop by if you have a chance!
 
LuvBaloo, great pics from Vancouver, thanks for sharing!

Monday QOTD: If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey?


Definately feeling like Happy today! Beautiful sunshine after days of rain, I'm pale as a ghost so avoid strong sunlight but it's still great to get some Vit D going home from work.

I found the 3 Musketeers bars at Costco last month. I have to go again soon hope they still have them.

Ok, No idea what 3 Musketeers bars are, but can I take a moment to wax lyrical about Costco? We don't have them in NZ but I love the ones I go to in Taiwan. They're bad for impulse buys though - at the supermarket an impulse buy will be maybe $5, an impulse buy at Costco can become a budget line in itself :lmao: Never regretted a Costco purchase though.

I started my new job, everything went really well.

Hey congrats, that's awesome, I'm glad to hear your new job is off to a good start!

Thanks to both posters who posted the cauliflower recipes. I made roasted cauliflower for dinner tonight... broke up the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and tossed with 2 tsp. of olive oil and some seasonings (I didn't have the ones listed in the recipe, so I used a bit of Carribbean jerk seasoning and some salt and pepper). DS didn't enjoy it, sadly, but DH and I enjoyed it. I will DEFINITELY be making it again! WOOHOO! A new, easy, healthy recipe!
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Anyhow, I measured my distance tonight when I went to pick up DD and I actually ran 4 miles.... in 40 minutes!

I've found grated cauliflower and cheese to be a good alternative to mashed potato for topping shepherd's pie too. Your running is an inspiration! Once I'm further down the pounds and my backs had more time to heal I'd like to try the C25k - started it last year but stopped due to injury and never restarted. I've love to run in a Disney race someday. Did you start by using C25k or have you always been a runner?

So Jillian, I'm a pretty busy stay at home mom. We are always on the go to PTO events, running the kids to practice, and taking DH to the airport. What should I do to avoid the drive thru?

Well BAMB, when I have busy weeks on the road promoting my weight loss powder or my web site, I like to pack snacks on the go in my Ziploc snack bags. They are great for portion control and eating on the run. The Ziploc snack bags are easy to carry in your purse or gym bag. And the new Ziploc bags with the expandable bottoms are prefect for standing up in the center console of your car.

Ok, ziplock freak here, guilty as charged!;) I snickered during the last BL episode during the "don't eat cake, eat gum" section because they had me fooled to start with - I thought she really was there to chow down the cake until the gum showed up!

I just read in a magazine last week that they are actually at the camp 8(?) MONTHS so everything is time compressed.

Wow! 8 months is a long time to take a holiday out of your normal life!! Especially if you have kids I'd imagine!

But I was under the impression that a week on the ranch was a week on TV. They lose a lot of weight because they HAVE a lot to lose, they eat very restricted diets, and they exercise a lot (several hours) each day.

With the magic of TV, maybe we'll never know lol :thumbsup2 I do wonder sometimes how much value some of their challenges are weightloss wise - obviously they need the entertainment value, but standing with stuff on your head can't be making you lose as much weight as working out in the gym.

That is one of the reason's why Jillian Michaels new show is going to people's houses to show them how to do it at home. I am looking forward to seeing it this summer.

Oh cool, I didn't know she had a show starting - although I wouldn't want her as a friend (who needs a friend who Always keeps it real lol?) I think I'd choose her out of the two of them as a workout coach.

On a happy note I booked Crystal Palace for Easter Dinner.
Very cool! I've eaten there 3 times and always had great experiences. I hope you guys enjoy your meal there too :)

Aside from the 9.30am-12am (not a typo) construction in the apartment below, things are going great this week, the scales are already slowing down alot (boo) but still on the downwards trajectory. I'm thinking about signing up for the Luck of the iWish 5k although I'd only be able to walk, don't think my back is ready for running yet. Maybe I'll use Google Maps to plot out a suitably picturesque 5k route! Does anyone else use Google Maps to plot out routes?
 
Good morning WISHERS! I'm off to a good start. I'm almost back to what I was on Friday. Did 3 miles this morning and will do 2 more at 7:30. Then I have to clean the kitchen and give a hot stone massage at noon. The rest of the afternoon is busy with communion class for DD1 and dr appt for DD2. Hope to get another 2-3 miles in later today or some Wii Fit!

More Olympics today and tonight as well!

Rain and snow here the rest of the week. I don't think the weathermen are sure what we're going to get. We're always on the borderline of precipitation between the high and the low totals. UGH! I WANT SPRING!
 
Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose first in my torso -- chest and waist. My hips aren't sure they've been invited to the party, and my thighs seem to have decided not to attend...

I'm looking forward to seeing more of my collarbones again.

Maria :upsidedow
 
Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! If you were one of the seven dwarfs, which one would you be today -- Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Bashful or Dopey? On Monday - Sleepy. But today - Happy!!! Part of my happy is that I caught up on the sleep that I lost while obsessing over the weekend and now feel like I am back to myself...

Congrats to the Canadian ice dancing team!! I didn't see the results til this morning but was so happy for them!! (see above - I was sleeping. LOL). And awesome job by USA!!! Go, pairs skating, go womens hockey!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1: Shannon, the pictures were great. I am so glad that you had a great time!


Okay, have to confess. I think February was pretty much a bust for me. Thank God it's the shortest month of the year. :lmao: Zilch on the progress. I am getting re-energized for March!! And for me, I recognize it is more a mental commitment than ever before. ... I am gonna do this!!!!
 
Tuesday QOTD: Where on your body do you first see weight loss? Is there a part you are just waiting to see (or have just seen) emerge?

I lose first in my torso -- chest and waist. My hips aren't sure they've been invited to the party, and my thighs seem to have decided not to attend...

I'm looking forward to seeing more of my collarbones again.

Maria :upsidedow

Missed this while I was typing my response above. Oh boy, our bodies must whisper to each other about what to do!! :lmao::lmao:
 
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