Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge -- thread closing -- see new thread Part 2!

[heatherlynn444]

QOTD:
my family
God and his many blessings
my health and the ability to run
my job
Friends

 

[50sjayne]

I really need to follow this one more often. I'm horrible for not going to bed early enough, then being tired the entire next day, then at 10pm my brain wakes up and I stay up too late again. Vicious cycle, that I really must stop. Thanks for the reminder



Today I'm feeling very motivated. I want to break through the barrier I've created and actually see a new personal low before I go cruising in 2 weeks. I think I can get there this week if I stay focussed and don't sabotage myself. If not this week, I can definitely do it for the next weigh in. I will not be counting points on the cruise, but will be aiming to eat reasonably, stop eating when I'm full, enjoy the fruits and salads, as well as some desserts and tasty beverages.



give yourself a time out and relax for a few minutes, and then hopefully you will feel like getting ready for your company. They probably won't notice if you don't vacuum.

Hah! she said they didn't notice . I am really bummed the olympics are over. Yeah thought I could get sleep last night with no olympics but after the Big Bang Theory (and rules of engagement and 2 1/2 men) Harvey the monster cat had beached himself on me so I couldn't move. This is very rare. He has decided he likes me lately. Were watching the news and saw Bill Muray was going to be on Letterman--had to see that so stayed up. Felt better watching Letterman because he was really bummed the olympics were over too- his top ten list was signs you're going through olympic withdrawals I however did not stay up to finish my book which is pretty weird for me as I just had 45 minutes or so left in it so I'm proud of that I guess. I still want to watch the exhibition skates again and the closing ceremonies--it's all on on demand.

Good Morning All!

I would like to ask those of you who have done the WW Core Plan a question. I successfully lost 50 lbs in 7 months on the Core Plan a few years ago and would like to go back to the program again. I was just wandering what you all eat for breakfast I can't remember what I used to eat. Sad to say I think I actually was at the point then that I wasn't eating breakfast. I do now and I'm at a loss. I really don't want to take the points for a carb. Just looking for some ideas.

I have a dilemma this week in that I have too much breakfast stuff around. I made a big omelette thingy with spinache, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese and have quite a bit left to eat. I've got yogurt and bananas (smoothie ingredients) getting steadily browner and the kind of bagels that mold quickly because of no preservatives. I did finish the rest of the pumpkin muffins though woo hoo.

2/28 Sunday QOTD: What is your favorite thing to do at one of the disney parks, be it a ride, show, restaurant, etc? Of course you can have multiple answers.
Well the dreams come true fireworks hands down. Then Toy Story midway mania!

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

Well, the usual suspects, family, the job, pets. Right now especially....

1. My Mom who is mostly responsible for our Palm Springs trip.
2. Our trip this summer to Disneyland.
3. Daughters grants and scholarships which she seems to just keep getting.
4. Our own ability to send my son to school.
5. 40 #'s lost and my aparent ability to maintain thanks mostly to this message board and the ladies posting.

 

[LuvBaloo]

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

1 - husband - he's my best friend and even when we drive each other crazy we are a team. We are both really looking forward to our vacation together for an entire week of just being a couple. We'll miss the kids, but a week devoted to only us will be great.
2 - my DD's - they are great and I love them
3 - family - DH&I are lucky to have some great family members
4 - my grandmother - she's been gone a few years now, but she was such a big part of my life that she has left behind so many good memories. Watching these Olympics and singing the anthem with my kids at the opening & closing ceremonies, reminded me of standing at home and singing it with my sister, Mom and Nana.
5 - the ability to travel. I love that DH & I both like to travel, and that our girls are good little travelers who will sit in the van all day to get somewhere

I'm off to work now, but will be back. It's funny, because I'm coach this week, I'm spending more time here, and doing it totally guilt free, but normally, if I'm on the dis too long, I feel guilty about neglecting other things, so I think next week, I need to alot myself more time here, guilt free every day. It's so helpful to my head.
Have a great day.

You are worth it! Take the time to do things that help your head. Its worth it in the long run. Call it mental therapy if it makes it feel more official to you (that's what I do)

 

[maiziezoe]

Hi everyone. I had my first day at the new job. Everyone down here is just so nice. It is kinda shocking compared to that Philly attitude I am used to.

monday qotd- How are you feeling about your progress? Not just the number on the scale, but the other healthy changes you've made. Are you still as motivated as you were a month or two months ago? As we continue into a new season, what can you do to keep motivated?


Im feeling great about my progress. Esp this week. I am also doing the C25K program. I am really loving it. I never in a million years thought I could run. I was always jealous of those people running by me. Well this week I have come to realize I am becoming that runner I always wanted to be. I can now run 2 miles without stopping after only 7 weeks on the program. Today was the best run I have ever had. I had to run tonight after work. The weather was perfect 62 crisp clear with a huge full moon on the horizon. It was just a perfect workout. I didnt even glance at my watch until I was 24 minutes into my run. I am feeling amazing and becoming addicted to running. I think I am more motivated now than when I started and I am almost 20 pounds lighter than when I started so I am really happy. At 41 weight loss does not come as easy as it has in the past but I am doing it. Ok that was long winded enough. I hope everyone has a fantastic day/evening!!

Great post, Liz!!!

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

1. My wonderful son, husband and Mom
2. My health (except for the strep throat I have today)
3. My job and boss - best job I have ever had
4. Financial stability and the ability to travel every year
5. An urgent care near our house (part of the Duke system) and a 24 hour Walgreens.

Feel better soon!!!

Is anyone else here familiar with the Nutrition Action Newsletter put out by the Center for Science in the Public Interest?? I got it regularly a few years ago, but stopped receiving it. My Mom got me a subscription recently and I am really enjoying it again.

It has some TERRIFIC real life articles that talk about real specific brand names of foods... both very good and very bad. They talk about chain restaurants and fast food restaurants. They talk about sodium, sugar, transfats, exercise, heart disease, diabetes, obesity. It is a skinny little newsletter, but it has no advertising, so there is plenty to read. If you get a chance, I HIGHLY recommend reading it. The January or December issue (I can't remember) had a great article about movie popcorn sodium, fat, calories. It was a HUGE eye opener. Who knew that they could take such a relatively harmless grain and MOLEST it in such a way to make it a health hazard!??

This month's main article talks about all of the recent outbreaks of E:coli and salmonella and what can be done to prevent it.

TTYL.....................P

Have you seen the movie Food Inc.? It talks a lot about this stuff. It is a fantastic movie and completely changed the way I eat.

 

[LuvBaloo]

50sjayne - I too miss the Olympics. I'm happy there was some funny shows to watch last night though. I recorded the exhibition skates and will watch them later in the week. Can you just eat breakfast stuff for breakfast and lunch so it doesn't go bad?


Thanks Dona for telling us to go to bed early. I actually listened and got to bed at a reasonable time, I think I'll try to to do that again tonight.

 

[mikamah]

Today's qotd-
1. My son. He amazes me every day, and sometimes he'll say somthing that show's how much he truly loves me and it's just like wow, I am so lucky.
2. My family-we're all pretty close which is nice, in good times and bad.
3. My job, with the economy, I know noone is absolutely safe, but being in the medical field and in a nurse's union for 25 years, I feel my job is relatively secure.
4. my friends the local ones I see in person, and my friends here on the dis who have given me so much support.
5. Living in new england, there is so much beauty and variety in this area.

5 things I'm grateful for:

1. My faith (it has been tested this past year!)
2. My husband and best friend.
3. My daughter.
4. My health.
5. The beauty and wonders of the world (sounds corny but true )

It will be a tough time, but these 5 things you just posted will help you through it all.

1. My healthy (mentally, physically, and spiritually), loving, intact family (DH, DD, DS, Dparents)

2. MY health. I'm almost 46 ( ) with NO health problems.

3. The option to be a SAHM when I need/want to be.

4. My faith (I can't say much more for fear of breaking the "no religion" rule).

5. My DIS/WISH friends !! (TRULY!!)
............................P

Glad you got your power back and hope the internet is back in shape soon. I'm 46 too, and it's definitely time to get in shape like you've done, and prevent any health problems from starting.

5. My wonderful friends on the WISH boards who have helped me to finally make some progress on my weight loss after years and years of trying and failing!

You have made some awesome progress. We are lucky to have found such an inspiring group of dissers here.

5 miles done, now time to shower and get cleaning! Gonna put a movie on that I know so I'm not focused on it. That's what I have to do when on the elliptical to. Hope to do the elliptical tonight for the first hour of BL.

I need some of that exercise mojo to come my way please.

[1. My wonderful son, husband and Mom
2. My health (except for the strep throat I have today)
3. My job and boss - best job I have ever had
4. Financial stability and the ability to travel every year
5. An urgent care near our house (part of the Duke system) and a 24 hour Walgreens.

I had a patient tell me today that only 10% of americans are happy with the job they are in. Looks like you are.

Is anyone else here familiar with the Nutrition Action Newsletter put out by the Center for Science in the Public Interest?? I got it regularly a few years ago, but stopped receiving it. My Mom got me a subscription recently and I am really enjoying it again.

It has some TERRIFIC real life articles that talk about real specific brand names of foods... both very good and very bad. They talk about chain restaurants and fast food restaurants. They talk about sodium, sugar, transfats, exercise, heart disease, diabetes, obesity. It is a skinny little newsletter, but it has no advertising, so there is plenty to read. If you get a chance, I HIGHLY recommend reading it. The January or December issue (I can't remember) had a great article about movie popcorn sodium, fat, calories. It was a HUGE eye opener. Who knew that they could take such a relatively harmless grain and MOLEST it in such a way to make it a health hazard!??

This month's main article talks about all of the recent outbreaks of E:coli and salmonella and what can be done to prevent it.

TTYL.....................P

Thanks. That sounds interesting, with some good articles.

1. My 2 boys - they are the light of my life.
2. My loving husband - no matter how down I am he can always say the right thing.
3. My parents - I am grateful that they are young and healthy.
4. Our financial stability - we have been very lucky through the years.
5. Our friends - I know we can count on anyone of them at anytime day or night.

Sounds like you got a good hubby.

QOTD:
my family
God and his many blessings
my health and the ability to run
my job
Friends

I hope to add the ability to run in my list some day.

I have a dilemma this week in that I have too much breakfast stuff around. I made a big omelette thingy with spinache, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese and have quite a bit left to eat. I've got yogurt and bananas (smoothie ingredients) getting steadily browner and the kind of bagels that mold quickly because of no preservatives. I did finish the rest of the pumpkin muffins though woo hoo.

Sounds like you should be having breakfast for lunch and dinner too, if it's not too much for you. The omelette sounds great. I've never tried, but could you freeze some of the omelette?

I got out of work a few minutes early and went to the running store and bought myself some new running shoes. I did do c25k this morning, and really want to continue it. I had no idea there was so much involved with buying running shoes. It took about 45 min, and the woman watched me walk in my socks to figure out my arch, and brought out many pairs with different support, and watched me walk and run in them, and I felt like I was so light and airy with shoes that fit and had support. I hope to get out tomorrow and try them out. She also gave me a list of some 5k races locally, and a couple that are women only, and have a lot of walkers too, so I will consider those, as I progress.

This afternoon michael's school is having a fund raiser at Coco key, a local indoor water park, so we're going to that. I had planned to bring a book while he played with his friends but this morning he said he really wants me to go in the water with him, so I will. Had to shave and polish my toenails. I didn't really want to go out in a bathing suit with all the school folks, but after I thought about it, I realized that my son is not embarrassed by me, so I shouldn't be either.

Have a great afternoon.

 

[mikamah]

1 - husband - he's my best friend and even when we drive each other crazy we are a team. We are both really looking forward to our vacation together for an entire week of just being a couple. We'll miss the kids, but a week devoted to only us will be great.
2 - my DD's - they are great and I love them
3 - family - DH&I are lucky to have some great family members
4 - my grandmother - she's been gone a few years now, but she was such a big part of my life that she has left behind so many good memories. Watching these Olympics and singing the anthem with my kids at the opening & closing ceremonies, reminded me of standing at home and singing it with my sister, Mom and Nana.
5 - the ability to travel. I love that DH & I both like to travel, and that our girls are good little travelers who will sit in the van all day to get somewhere



You are worth it! Take the time to do things that help your head. Its worth it in the long run. Call it mental therapy if it makes it feel more official to you (that's what I do)

Thanks shannon. I think I will call it mental therapy, and I am worth it.
That's so exciting you and your hubby are going away on your own. It's so nice to have good memories of people who have left us to make us smile.

 

[maiziezoe]

I woke up this morning to the TOM and a TERRIBLE headache. I did my EA Sports workout and 4 WATP Miles. I wanted to go back to bed and cuddle with the heating pad but I could hear Leslie calling my name, "Come on Ann... walk away those cramps!!" Crazy Leslie.

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

Gosh, this is hard. I have so many things I am grateful for.

1). My 4 children. They have taught me so much more than I thought a child could teach an adult. They are amazing human beings.

2). My husband. I thought only babies and puppies loved unconditionally... but my husband does too. He is an awesome man.

3). My home. My house isn't always clean (far from it) but it is my safe place and I love being here.

4). My friends. My old friends have stuck with me through my first marriage and divorce, my wild and crazy single days and are still with me now. My new friends are just as important to me as my old friends and I look forward to growing old with them.

5). 10:00 at night. I love it when my kids are in bed and I can climb into my bed with my DVR remote in my hand.

 

[mikamah]

I woke up this morning to the TOM and a TERRIBLE headache. I did my EA Sports workout and 4 WATP Miles. I wanted to go back to bed and cuddle with the heating pad but I could hear Leslie calling my name, "Come on Ann... walk away those cramps!!" Crazy Leslie.

That leslie, she's sooooo annoying!! Hope you are feeling better and that leslie helped.

 

[lisah0711]

In keeping with our gratitude theme today I thought that you might enjoy this email from sparkpeople.com:

You'll never miss the water, 'til the well runs dry.

- W.C. Handy (musician known as "the father of the blues")

Are you grateful for the luxuries in your life?

Even if you've never seen it, you are probably aware of the CBS reality show "Survivor"--16 castaways sent to live on an island to duke it out and vote one another off for $1 million prize. What is most striking about this concept is not the competition, but the absolute gratitude these people hold for things we take for granted every day. The dirty, unpurified water they cling to for life is the same stuff we flush, wash, and cook with every day without batting an eye. They covet and fight for food that we could easily pop in our microwaves or sit down to eat at a restaurant. The very fact that you can read this at your computer signifies that you are one of the most wealthy, educated people on the planet. Take a moment to think about the luxurious and privileged life you live. Give thanks for a whole body, everyday freedoms, your family, and all of the choices you have. Cherish what you have while you have it because you never know when your life could change.

 

[flipflopmom]

In keeping with our gratitude theme today I thought that you might enjoy this email from sparkpeople.com:

You'll never miss the water, 'til the well runs dry.

- W.C. Handy (musician known as "the father of the blues")

Are you grateful for the luxuries in your life?

Even if you've never seen it, you are probably aware of the CBS reality show "Survivor"--16 castaways sent to live on an island to duke it out and vote one another off for $1 million prize. What is most striking about this concept is not the competition, but the absolute gratitude these people hold for things we take for granted every day. The dirty, unpurified water they cling to for life is the same stuff we flush, wash, and cook with every day without batting an eye. They covet and fight for food that we could easily pop in our microwaves or sit down to eat at a restaurant. The very fact that you can read this at your computer signifies that you are one of the most wealthy, educated people on the planet. Take a moment to think about the luxurious and privileged life you live. Give thanks for a whole body, everyday freedoms, your family, and all of the choices you have. Cherish what you have while you have it because you never know when your life could change.

Wonderfully said. I think I'll leave my QOD at that.

 

[Carys]

Grrrrr! I put on a pound overnight for the second day in a row despite not being bad!! I might as well have had that pizza But I didn't, so there obstinate body!

Things I'm grateful for:

1. My family, who really pulled around me during a tough time last year, which reminded me that I may be all grown up but will still need to lean on people sometimes.

2. My friends.

3. My job.

4. My country.

5. The possibility of tomorrow.

All these things are truly God's blessings.

 

[donac]

Thanks for sharing your list. It is so true that we overlook so much good in our lives when we are caught up with the problems we are dealing with. Since I enjoyed reading your list so much, I think I'll steal dona's cow challenge for todays qotd. Hope you don't mind dona.

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

I don't mind that you borrowed the cow challenge for today. Reading all the replies made me smile after a VERY long day at school. Many of them made me think about my life as I went through them.

50sjayne - I too miss the Olympics. I'm happy there was some funny shows to watch last night though. I recorded the exhibition skates and will watch them later in the week. Can you just eat breakfast stuff for breakfast and lunch so it doesn't go bad?


Thanks Dona for telling us to go to bed early. I actually listened and got to bed at a reasonable time, I think I'll try to to do that again tonight.

Your welcome. I went to bed right after Big Bang THeory (ds's and I love it probably because we are all math/science people.)


Sat QOTD

MK love just about everything. Dumbo(at night), HM, POTC, and Jungle Cruise (at night takes on a whole new meaning)
Epcot Soaring,Mexico
DHS TSM, Star TOurs
AK Safari

I will come back later to answer today's QOTD

 

[jbm02]

In keeping with our gratitude theme today I thought that you might enjoy this email from sparkpeople.com:

You'll never miss the water, 'til the well runs dry.

- W.C. Handy (musician known as "the father of the blues")

Are you grateful for the luxuries in your life?

Even if you've never seen it, you are probably aware of the CBS reality show "Survivor"--16 castaways sent to live on an island to duke it out and vote one another off for $1 million prize. What is most striking about this concept is not the competition, but the absolute gratitude these people hold for things we take for granted every day. The dirty, unpurified water they cling to for life is the same stuff we flush, wash, and cook with every day without batting an eye. They covet and fight for food that we could easily pop in our microwaves or sit down to eat at a restaurant. The very fact that you can read this at your computer signifies that you are one of the most wealthy, educated people on the planet. Take a moment to think about the luxurious and privileged life you live. Give thanks for a whole body, everyday freedoms, your family, and all of the choices you have. Cherish what you have while you have it because you never know when your life could change.

Lisa, this made me think about what I missed most while deployed. I know its a little off from the QOTD but thought I would put a different perspective on it - what I missed the most:

1. The ability to hug my husband, tuck my kids into bed at night, see their expressions and their laughter
2. the ability to talk to them - as opposed to email messages. Thank God for email - so much better than the old V-mail they had during other wars but going months without hearing their voices was tough...
3. real toilet facilities. 'nuff said
4. being able to brush my teeth with running water
5. being able to shower with running water (I used water bottles and dumped them over my head in a shower that our engineers built for us..it looked like something out of MASH)
6. a fork that didn't break in my food (my rule when I got back - no more plastic forks!!)
7. being able to get dressed without sweat running down my shoulderblades, or worrying about camel spiders or scorpians...
8. carrying a purse or briefcase rather than an M4 and M9
9. enjoying the whistle of a firecracker and pretty display of fireworks rather than tensing the minute I hear it whizz by, waiting for the damaging "boom".
10. in a word, home.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

QOTD - 5 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:

1. My son
2. My husband
3. Financial fitness
4. Roof over my head that we can afford
5. The ability to be at the beach in 10 min or Disney in 50 min and AP's to boot!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

One thing I am grateful for -- people like jbm02, who are willing to make unbelievable sacrifices for our country. You are the real heroes!

I'm currently working on a proposal to the VA for transitional housing for homeless veterans. Preparing for it has really opened my eyes to what veterans go through, and how just about everyone we see is either mentally or physically damaged, or both. Of course, these are people who are homeless, so they are at rock bottom. Hopefully, most veterans return and are able to get back to their normal lives.

Just wanted to shout out my thanks to our veterans and military families!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Lisa, this made me think about what I missed most while deployed. I know its a little off from the QOTD but thought I would put a different perspective on it - what I missed the most:

1. The ability to hug my husband, tuck my kids into bed at night, see their expressions and their laughter
2. the ability to talk to them - as opposed to email messages. Thank God for email - so much better than the old V-mail they had during other wars but going months without hearing their voices was tough...
3. real toilet facilities. 'nuff said
4. being able to brush my teeth with running water
5. being able to shower with running water (I used water bottles and dumped them over my head in a shower that our engineers built for us..it looked like something out of MASH)
6. a fork that didn't break in my food (my rule when I got back - no more plastic forks!!)
7. being able to get dressed without sweat running down my shoulderblades, or worrying about camel spiders or scorpians...
8. carrying a purse or briefcase rather than an M4 and M9
9. enjoying the whistle of a firecracker and pretty display of fireworks rather than tensing the minute I hear it whizz by, waiting for the damaging "boom".
10. in a word, home.

Thanks for serving our country, jbm02!

One thing I am grateful for -- people like jbm02, who are willing to make unbelievable sacrifices for our country. You are the real heroes!

I'm currently working on a proposal to the VA for transitional housing for homeless veterans. Preparing for it has really opened my eyes to what veterans go through, and how just about everyone we see is either mentally or physically damaged, or both. Of course, these are people who are homeless, so they are at rock bottom. Hopefully, most veterans return and are able to get back to their normal lives.

Just wanted to shout out my thanks to our veterans and military families!

Maria

Amen to that!

 

[jennz]

Have you seen the movie Food Inc.? It talks a lot about this stuff. It is a fantastic movie and completely changed the way I eat.

How has it changed the way you eat? Tell me more...

This afternoon michael's school is having a fund raiser at Coco key, a local indoor water park, so we're going to that. I had planned to bring a book while he played with his friends but this morning he said he really wants me to go in the water with him, so I will. Had to shave and polish my toenails. I didn't really want to go out in a bathing suit with all the school folks, but after I thought about it, I realized that my son is not embarrassed by me, so I shouldn't be either.

Have a great afternoon.

Good for you for getting out there and making memories with your son! How was it?

I woke up this morning to the TOM and a TERRIBLE headache. I did my EA Sports workout and 4 WATP Miles. I wanted to go back to bed and cuddle with the heating pad but I could hear Leslie calling my name, "Come on Ann... walk away those cramps!!" Crazy Leslie.

tuesday qotd-List 5 good things in your life that you are grateful for.

Gosh, this is hard. I have so many things I am grateful for.

1). My 4 children. They have taught me so much more than I thought a child could teach an adult. They are amazing human beings.

2). My husband. I thought only babies and puppies loved unconditionally... but my husband does too. He is an awesome man.

3). My home. My house isn't always clean (far from it) but it is my safe place and I love being here.

4). My friends. My old friends have stuck with me through my first marriage and divorce, my wild and crazy single days and are still with me now. My new friends are just as important to me as my old friends and I look forward to growing old with them.

5). 10:00 at night. I love it when my kids are in bed and I can climb into my bed with my DVR remote in my hand.

Your posts are always good for a few calorie-burning laughs!!

In keeping with our gratitude theme today I thought that you might enjoy this email from sparkpeople.com:

You'll never miss the water, 'til the well runs dry.

- W.C. Handy (musician known as "the father of the blues")

Are you grateful for the luxuries in your life?

Even if you've never seen it, you are probably aware of the CBS reality show "Survivor"--16 castaways sent to live on an island to duke it out and vote one another off for $1 million prize. What is most striking about this concept is not the competition, but the absolute gratitude these people hold for things we take for granted every day. The dirty, unpurified water they cling to for life is the same stuff we flush, wash, and cook with every day without batting an eye. They covet and fight for food that we could easily pop in our microwaves or sit down to eat at a restaurant. The very fact that you can read this at your computer signifies that you are one of the most wealthy, educated people on the planet. Take a moment to think about the luxurious and privileged life you live. Give thanks for a whole body, everyday freedoms, your family, and all of the choices you have. Cherish what you have while you have it because you never know when your life could change.

Love this!! What a great post!

Grrrrr! I put on a pound overnight for the second day in a row despite not being bad!! I might as well have had that pizza But I didn't, so there obstinate body!

Things I'm grateful for:

1. My family, who really pulled around me during a tough time last year, which reminded me that I may be all grown up but will still need to lean on people sometimes.

2. My friends.

3. My job.

4. My country.

5. The possibility of tomorrow.

All these things are truly God's blessings.

Stupid obstinate body! lol you showed that body by not eating the pizza - great job!!!! You'll just argue the weight right off! That's why you're our bl!!

Lisa, this made me think about what I missed most while deployed. I know its a little off from the QOTD but thought I would put a different perspective on it - what I missed the most:

1. The ability to hug my husband, tuck my kids into bed at night, see their expressions and their laughter
2. the ability to talk to them - as opposed to email messages. Thank God for email - so much better than the old V-mail they had during other wars but going months without hearing their voices was tough...
3. real toilet facilities. 'nuff said
4. being able to brush my teeth with running water
5. being able to shower with running water (I used water bottles and dumped them over my head in a shower that our engineers built for us..it looked like something out of MASH)
6. a fork that didn't break in my food (my rule when I got back - no more plastic forks!!)
7. being able to get dressed without sweat running down my shoulderblades, or worrying about camel spiders or scorpians...
8. carrying a purse or briefcase rather than an M4 and M9
9. enjoying the whistle of a firecracker and pretty display of fireworks rather than tensing the minute I hear it whizz by, waiting for the damaging "boom".
10. in a word, home.

Thank you!

 

[tigger813]

Heading down if a few minutes to do 2-3 miles on the elliptical while watching BL. I have missed doing that.

I have been good for the most part. Cleaned all afternoon or from 11-4. Still have a little bit to do so I will work on that tomorrow night. Snacked a little bit but they were all small and not too many of them. Drinking my water. Had a pork chop and fries for supper.

Gotta get the girls in bed so I can head downstairs in a few and also change my clothes.

What am I grateful for?:
My husband and girls
My job so I can be there as a Mom more than ever before
My friends, especially Redwalker for getting me to get into shape
How I feel after a workout despite how I felt at the beginning of it!
CHOCOLATE
All of you for listening and sharing words of WISDOM!

Oh well, I did 6 but I have a lot to be grateful for!

Night all! BL here I come!

 

[donac]

QOTD
1. DH On April 23 we will be together for 35 years.
2. Ds's Even after they have been out of high school for 2 or 7 years they are still getting compliments from their former teachers and guidance counselors about them.
3 My job. Even after almost 33 years I still love it
4. My health. Even though I have some problems with my knee and feet I can still get around and do the things that I want.
5. That I still have my parents and my kids have their grandparents and even knew one of their great grandparents enough to still ask questions about her.

Thanks jbm02 for all that you have done for us.

Have a great evening everyone. I can finally watch BL without my son talking to me as he does his taxes on the computer in the family room.