Biggest Loser--Fall 2011 Challenge for Losers & Maintainers!!

[lisah0711]

Good morning losers and maintainers!

It's also turning into a no-good very disappointing work day, so there you go.

I think it's time for a DIS podcast, or at the very least some Disney music to cheer me up!

Bummer! Hope today is better! Hang in there!

Gretchen, tons of pixiedust for your CP application! Good for you for doing something that will make you happy instead of sitting around being unhappy. You might want to see if you can take any of those credits that you need online.

LTS, I definitely think all that work remodeling counts for something!

See, Dona and Janis? I will say I had to eat a little crow after seeing everyone's responses. I didn't mean to make anyone date themselves in a bad way So I apologize We all good?

Oh, Kaiti, I don't think anyone took the question in a bad way or anything like that at all!

QOTD 10/18: Health is more than just what you eat and how often you exercise. It's also about taking care of your body's largest organ- your skin! What do you do as part of your skin care regimen? I don't just mean your face, though. I mean the skin on your legs, arms, stomach and back too!

I do the vitamin D thing as well as lotion every day.

Tracey, glad that you are having a good time with your Mom and she feels like going out!

Cam, sending lots of pixiedust and good thoughts your way!

Julie, sorry about the feet! PF is the pits.

Deb, glad that Chris' check up went well. Don't forget to take care of you, too, while you take care of your guys.

Have a great day all!

 

[AUdisneyDad]

Tim 500 acres would be a dream!! DH used to live on a farm similar in size. We have a small farm but don't use it as one. We have an acre and mom has 1 1/2 acres next door but we store Model T's and vintage Mini's in our barns! LOL

Buffy: It was awesome being a kid on that much land, until a fence had to be patched, cows rounded up and hay cutting. But I would not have traded it for the world. However I am jealous of the barn full of cars. I had a '57 Ford Truck when I was 16, but being a teenager I just had to have something different so I sold it. Wish I still had that old truck.

QOTD 10/18: Health is more than just what you eat and how often you exercise. It's also about taking care of your body's largest organ- your skin! What do you do as part of your skin care regimen? I don't just mean your face, though. I mean the skin on your legs, arms, stomach and back too!

I use sun screen when I'm out during the day, take a supplement with vitamin D, and I do lotion periodically (That does not leave here though, what would the world think about a man that uses lotion? )

I hope you all have a great day!!!

Tim

 

[jillbur]

QOTD 10/18: Health is more than just what you eat and how often you exercise. It's also about taking care of your body's largest organ- your skin! What do you do as part of your skin care regimen? I don't just mean your face, though. I mean the skin on your legs, arms, stomach and back too!

I try to drink plenty of water everyday. I also use moisturizing body wash and facial cleanser. I use a face lotion with SPF daily and use Cetaphil cream on the rest of my body (unless I am going to be out in the sun and I'll use sunscreen). DS has sensitive skin and the doctor recommended Cetaphil cream (not lotion). Love it!

Gretchen-I am so excited for you! Good Luck!

Tim-DH always complains about dry skin and I tell him to use lotion or the Cetaphil I love. It's like I asked him to eat a live cockroach! I don't see the big deal with men using lotions. I want DH to have nice skin too!

Anyhow~Today's the last day of my 2 DS's swimming lessons! They learn so much and love it, but I am happy to have some time in my schedule! I am going to the gym tomorrow for a circuit training class and can't wait. I think it'll help with the weight loss. I weighed myself today and am up 0.6 lbs. Not a huge number, but I don't want to go up! Maybe I shouldn't have had so much macaroni and cheese last night...I have a weakness for carbs!

Enjoy your day!

Jill

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning Everyone!

I could not wake up this morning. Of course, it would help if I could sleep through the night. This is with meds, but cleary I need to work on timing them still.

I spent a lot of time job searching yesterday. I will do the same today. I also have a stress busting class on Wednesday nights. I have some homework for that to do. I think all but about 5 minutes is done already. I would like to get in some exercise today, but it is pouring outside and I'm not thrilled about driving to the gym in this weather. I usually don't mind driving in the rain, but it's where the gym is that has me unusually concerned. I couldn't get the Wii balance board to work yesterday. It can't hurt to try again.

ETA: Not sure what just happened, but I posted somehow.

I think I'll spend some time in the basement trying to figure out the Wii balance board now. I've also bought a few more Christmas gifts that I should wrap and the car is kind of messy. I have to park in a parking garage for this class, so, having an emptier car couldn't hurt.

Have a great, OP day everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD 10/18: Health is more than just what you eat and how often you exercise. It's also about taking care of your body's largest organ- your skin! What do you do as part of your skin care regimen? I don't just mean your face, though. I mean the skin on your legs, arms, stomach and back too!

I am almost religious in my zeal to apply sunscreen every day, rain or shine. I also switch to a body cream in winter from a lotion, to give my skin more moisture. I drink a ton of water, and it definitely shows in my skin if my intake goes down.

I liked the question about which movie we remember seeing first in theaters. I think it highlighted how the number if Disney movies available at any given time has certainly changed. It used to be a rare and special occurrence, now you can expect a new one (Disney, Disney/Pixar/etc.), fairly regularly.

Is anyone actually watching the BL this season? I tivo it and usually get to it on the weekend. I like the 2 new trainers, much more than I liked the 2 new ones last year...

Maria

 

[cobbler]

Morning Everyone!

I could not wake up this morning. Of course, it would help if I could sleep through the night. This is with meds, but cleary I need to work on timing them still.

I spent a lot of time job searching yesterday. I will do the same today. I also have a stress busting class on Wednesday nights. I have some homework for that to do. I think all but about 5 minutes is done already. I would like to get in some exercise today, but it is pouring outside and I'm not thrilled about driving to the gym in this weather. I usually don't mind driving in the rain, but it's where the gym is that has me unusually concerned. I couldn't get the Wii balance board to work yesterday. It can't hurt to try again.

ETA: Not sure what just happened, but I posted somehow.

I think I'll spend some time in the basement trying to figure out the Wii balance board now. I've also bought a few more Christmas gifts that I should wrap and the car is kind of messy. I have to park in a parking garage for this class, so, having an emptier car couldn't hurt.

Have a great, OP day everyone!

Good luck with the job hunt. I too am in the search for a new / additional job and there is so much paperwork involved it's crazy. I had to fill out a 6 page application, fill out for a credit check, write an essay, correct a sample essay, and give a 15 minute presentation. Suffice it to say it's stressing me out just a bit....

Gretchen Good luck on the college program. I wish I would have done it or known about it. I think it would have been fabulous.

As for me I had the intention of getting up and working out but with me putting the final touches on the job (see requirements above) I have been working on that. I think I am just about finished.

But overall I think I am ok. I did 40 minutes of weight lifting and abs yesterday + ran 4.38 miles with an average of less than a 12 min mile. I'm not exactly fast yet but I'm getting better. Surprisingly I'm not too sore this morning, just a bit stiff but not that sore.

I am going to try to get a workout in today but I'm thinking it will be ok if it ends up a rest day.

Have a great day all!!

 

[lovetoscrap]

YAY! I have broken that pesky plateau that I have been stuck at for months. Unfortunately though it is mostly because I am having an IBS flare up, but you know at this point I will take just about anything to break that 3 pound range that I have been stuck at.

Made my menu for the next 2 weeks this morning and am working on the grocery list so DH can go after work. Need to work on getting my SB stuff together for Friday. We finally got a color printer so I have a bunch of titles and journaling that I have put off until I could do them in color. But I am a little bummed because I used to have over 200 Fonts on my computer and I swear we backed them up to a disk (and had actually transferred them from the disk to my last laptop) but we can't find that disk. So I no longer have those to use. DH is sure it is here somewhere-- I will probably find it in some place that totally makes sense and kick myself for not remembering that is where I put it!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Gretchen If you don't get in this time reapply. ZerotoHero (from the DIS) did, and she got in the second time. Don't give up!!!

Tim your secret is safe with us!! LOL But if you want try coconut oil from GNC, I use it all the time and it works well. Just beware of the dogs, if you have dogs they will lick you to death!

Maria I have been watching BL. Well TIVOing and watching later. I'm 2 episodes behind right now. No time to watch TV as of late.

 

[tigger813]

HELP! I am looking for a pattern or an online pattern for pillowcases. I can't remember who here makes them for the hospitals. My mom had a pattern and can't find it. I have been thinking about having Ash make some for Christmas presents and maybe donate some to a nursing home nearby as well.

Another crazy day here in NC! Pouring rain off and on. Waiting for PT to arrive for both of my parents. Making steak for supper. Gotta find the George Foreman grill. Looking forward to watching some Christmas specials with Mom and Dad tonight.

TTFN

 

[bellebookworm9]

Gretchen If you don't get in this time reapply. ZerotoHero (from the DIS) did, and she got in the second time. Don't give up!!!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to reapply. This spring is my last semester as an undergrad, and while I can technically apply as a grad student, my program is too rigorous and structured to do it then. So I'm just thinking positive. I have a meeting with the Dean of the College on Tuesday to discuss credits and such. I might not actually have to take any classes while I'm there, but I might take one for fun-"Exploring Disney Heritage". According the campus rep at the presentation last night, the internship itself counts for the credit and is based on how many hours you work. Since it's a full time job, I should get at least my 12 credits.

I told my boss this afternoon and she literally put her fingers in her ears and went "lalalalala...you aren't leaving, I'm going into denial mode". I also told my housemates and they were very supportive-no meltdowns or freakouts, thank goodness. I've been so nervous about telling people the last few days that I really haven't been eating, and definitely not tracking. This morning I was down to my lowest weight so far, and I'm only about 5 pounds from one-derland.

I'm looking up recipes to make and going shopping tomorrow because I have virtually no food except cereal.

 

[JacksLilWench]

I'm not big on all over body skin care though I use a gentle body wash. I do mosturize my skin daily and have a special Retin-A fortified eye cream which totally helps with dryness and hopefully wrinkles.

Retin-A is supposed to be great for wrinkles. I might have to start using it for dryness, my eye area does tend to get dried out and I hate it.

I take vitamin D and flaxseed oil daily and my skin treatment is extra virgin organic coconut oil. After having DD she did a number on my skin and hair, I get open sores pretty regularly and don't heal well. I've also developed an allergy to neosporin and band -aid adhesive so I have to be really careful with my skin.

I've never heard of coconut oil! Where do you find something like that? I bet it smells amazing!

I use Arbonne face and body care products. Love the product line - no chemicals. I also love their sea salt scrub during the winter months.

I don't feel dated in the least. I am proud of my age - 52. I will scream it from the roof tops.

I've heard good things about Arbonne, but I've never used them before. I do love a salt scrub though!

I am finding that the exercise is a good stress buster. And sometimes just diving into some intense housework. I also get more easily stressed when tired, so if that is the case I try to get a good night's rest.

My face and neck I moisturize faithfully. I use a moisturizing body soap - although occasionally I use an exfoliating one as well, but it does not seem to moisturize as well. Used to spread lotion all over after showering, but the new body soaps seem to have eliminated the need for that.

I have limited sun exposure for years now since the first warnings came out, but I had a lot of exposure as a child and teenager. I use sunscreen if I will be out for an extended period. I know I should use it whenever I go out, but I don't like the regular stuff going to work, and the moisture lotion I tried that had sunscreen (Aveeno) I had a bad reaction to.

I do drink alot of water, and fruits and veggies which are also supposed to be good. I use to be told I looked younger than my age - however, although losing weight made me healthier, a few wrinkles came out clearer as the fat in my face disappeared...but I'll take a few wrinkles for a healthier longer life.

Wrinkles are just proof you've lived a life full of laughs, that's how I plan on looking at it

Thanks for the positive thoughts, I really appreciate it. I didn't tell my directly affected housemates yet, but I told the other two and they think it will be great. I did tell my other friend and she was obviously trying not to cry. I went to an on campus presentation tonight and got a bunch of my questions answered and I'm really excited now-and will be devastated if I don't make it.



Like others have said, I try very hard to use sunscreen nearly every time I go out in to the sun. I'm very, very pale all year round and have a lot of freckles, but they get so much more abundant with sun exposure! I also use lotion on my legs every other day because they dry out. I use it more frequently on my hands, especially in the winter, because with my filing job dry hands equals lots of paper cuts.

You can do it, don't give up on your application. I'm sending you tons of positive energy!!

I know what you mean about dry hands- I work in an OR and do a TON of work with my hands. Papercuts are almost a daily occurrence for me.

Good Monday morning.

Just a few minutes to post this morning. I have to get in early to get some more letters written.

to Cam and Deb and anyone else who is having a tough go at things these days.

I agrre with Janis. I was not upset at all. It brought back some great memories of Radio City Music Hall. I too am proud about my age. I am now 56 and will tell people that. At the age of 55 if you have 25 years in you can retire with your full pension. The year I turned 55 was very liberating. I can leave teaching whenever I want. It felt great.

QOTD Stress I love my yoga class on Thursday night. It helps me get through Fridays.

QOTD I don't do too much for the rest of my body except to use Philisophy body was in the morning. I love their fun scents.

Off to write a letter.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I love how proud you ladies are of your age. I hope I can be as proud when I get there! Philosophy has some of the best scents. For my birthday this year, I got a card from Sephora good for a small bottle of their birthday cake body wash. It was so yummy-smelling!

Good morning losers and maintainers!

Oh, Kaiti, I don't think anyone took the question in a bad way or anything like that at all!

Have a great day all!

Shew, I hope not!

I use sun screen when I'm out during the day, take a supplement with vitamin D, and I do lotion periodically (That does not leave here though, what would the world think about a man that uses lotion? )

I hope you all have a great day!!!

Tim

Tim, your secret is safe with me!!

QOTD 10/18: Health is more than just what you eat and how often you exercise. It's also about taking care of your body's largest organ- your skin! What do you do as part of your skin care regimen? I don't just mean your face, though. I mean the skin on your legs, arms, stomach and back too!

I try to drink plenty of water everyday. I also use moisturizing body wash and facial cleanser. I use a face lotion with SPF daily and use Cetaphil cream on the rest of my body (unless I am going to be out in the sun and I'll use sunscreen). DS has sensitive skin and the doctor recommended Cetaphil cream (not lotion). Love it!

Jill

I haven't mentioned it yet, but I looooove sunscreen. I use it everyday just because of the way it smells. I mean, it does amazing things anyway, but the best side effects is the scent. It reminds me of the beach, and I am such a warm-weather girl.

I am almost religious in my zeal to apply sunscreen every day, rain or shine. I also switch to a body cream in winter from a lotion, to give my skin more moisture. I drink a ton of water, and it definitely shows in my skin if my intake goes down.

I liked the question about which movie we remember seeing first in theaters. I think it highlighted how the number if Disney movies available at any given time has certainly changed. It used to be a rare and special occurrence, now you can expect a new one (Disney, Disney/Pixar/etc.), fairly regularly.

It really is so prevalent now for Disney movies to come out. I think though, they should slow down on releasing so many. I mean, I love going to see them, but if they come out all the time, it's not special. Not that that stops me from going to see them anyway

 

[JacksLilWench]

Most insane day ever. Three in one week? How does that happen? Next week when I'm NOT coach, nothing will happen...I just don't get it!

QOTD 10/19- This Friday, I have plans to meet a bunch of my friends to go to my town's Amazing Maize Maze after dark. Does your town do anything like this? Have you ever been before?

 

[dvccruiser76]

The mother said that it was unacceptable and couldn't believe that he was doing it as he had come home from soccer the other night upset that some kids had called him fat. the boy did appologize to Hunter. I'm not sure that the second kid was spoken to yet and he was at it again today on the bus. This time he told Hunter that Nick was not cool, I guess an argument ensued. Hunter will talk to the Dean on Wednesday. I'm sure I'll give a call too, or maybe an email tonight

The therapist intake went well today and Nick should start therapy tomorrow. She seemed really nice, in touch with teens and listened to our concerns and agreed with most.

Chris is hurting really bad today. The thumb is swollen and the meds only take the edge off. He has a wound check tomorrow and we should know what our next step is. He is super worried about how much it is going to hurt when they unwrap it and manipulate it

I'm so busy, trying to keep up with normal household things, take care of him since he can't use his right hand at all. I took Nick out driving tonight as he takes his test on Wednesday My biggest accomplishment today was sending an email excusing myself from the concession stand tomorrow night. I just can't juggle on more thing right now.

Again? Are you serious? Anything to the other boy yet? Did you call or send an email? It must be so tough, because I'm sure your son doesn't want the attention drawn to himself, but yet it needs to be stopped.

Yes, please take time for yourself

I'll reply about your DH below.

Surgery didn't go as well as we'd all hoped. The cartilage from last year's cadaver bone and cartilage graft had detached and was flapped so he had to cut it out. I can't believe it. After all I went through. He also repaired the medial and lateral meniscus.

Oh no, what does removing last year's graft mean for you going forward?

Cam-- So what's next? What is the prognosis? I am so beyond sorry that it has been so unbelievably hard.

Deb-- I hope Chris' appointment goes well. I will be thinking about you all today.

I just wanted to say hi to Sue! Thanks for being the weight keeper!

Hi Rose, you're welcome. I feel bad that I'm not as responsive/chatty here so I try to mke up for it by responding to each PM seperately during weigh-ins

QOTD 10/16: What is the earliest Disney movie you remember seeing in theaters?

Okay, I'm going to date myself here, too. The first Disney movie I remember seeing was Mary Poppins at a drive in theater in one of these

We had our pjs and blankets and pillows, too, since it was a hatchback, which was a new thing then. (My dad worked for Chrysler so we always had brand, new cars).

I love the drive-in My parents used to take us to the one in Middleton where Market Basket is now when we were little.

Kathy, do you remember it?

His appointment when as well as it could have. They did a wound check and it looks good , no infection. The specialist does not think he needs surgery, but will take another xray on Friday and reassess at that time. He did have feeling in all areas and limited movement given the stitches and swelling. Movement is key though He was in a lot of pain after the visit though. I also scheduled an appointment for myself. I'm stressing pretty good which means not sleeping well and IBS has apparently started which I've never had before. The doctor prescribed something for me that will help me sleep at night and take the edge off during stessful parts of the day if needed. I'm so looking forward to a good night's sleep I forgot to show him the HUGE cankersore that I've got in my mouth. I suspect that is also stress related though it could be damage from my dentist appointment last week. In any event it hurts. Oh the doctor loved my purple Dansko's So I feel like I did something good for myself.

Oh good, sounds like he may have had some good luck. Not that he had the accident in the first place of course, but that he might not need surgery.

How did the sleep meds work? Did you get a well deserved rest?

Last night I applied to the Disney College Program. I'd been debating it since last weekend-I only have 12 credits left to do before I graduate, and none of them are requirements, either for my major or gen eds. I'm not happy here anymore, and my mom actually encouraged me to apply. I got through the application and web based interview (How does this statement describe you? Strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree) which identified me as a strong candidate and I have a phone interview on Sunday morning at 9:15. I should hear back with a few weeks. I'm so nervous to tell my friends/housemates. They are going to be so disappointed if I leave them. I'm so nervous I actually am not eating all that much.

Gretchen, best of luck

That would be awesome, I hope you get it. I wish I could have been brave enough to have tried that when I was in college, but I was a home body and didn't travel much until after college. Now I can't wait to get to Disney as often as possible




Speaking of which, I hardly ever DIS while at work and yesterday morning, I got there and was like maybe I'll hop on to see what's new with DCL. I've been watching and waiting for them to announce the 2013 itineraries and bookings dates and when I logged onto the DIS, there was a post that bookings had started an hour before I logged on So, I immediately logged in and got the cruise and room that I wanted. Thank heavens for the DIS once again, because DCL didn't make an announcement before they started taking ressies. And here I was all excited to finally be a gold member to book ahead and they didn't even offer it this time around Andway that's my highlight for the week

 

[dvccruiser76]

Most insane day ever. Three in one week? How does that happen? Next week when I'm NOT coach, nothing will happen...I just don't get it!

QOTD 10/19- This Friday, I have plans to meet a bunch of my friends to go to my town's Amazing Maize Maze after dark. Does your town do anything like this? Have you ever been before?

HAAAAA!!!!!!!! Funny you ask, because Kathy (mikamah) and I both live in Danvers, home of the famous corn maze where the poor couple got lost and had to call 911.


Be careful

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I've never heard of coconut oil! Where do you find something like that? I bet it smells amazing!

I get mine at GNC, http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2134124

Make sure it's organic extra virgin though, that's the purest one.

You can also use it in food as a substitute for cooking oils. And it's really good for you.

I use it in my hair before I wash it (a little goes a long way), on my skin as a lotion and it was the only thing that kept my hives from driving me crazy.

QOTD 10/19- This Friday, I have plans to meet a bunch of my friends to go to my town's Amazing Maize Maze after dark. Does your town do anything like this? Have you ever been before?

We had a corn maze last year but they closed that farm. We've been to Lyman Orchards once but it's pretty far away.
My town doesn't have anything available to residents. PTO and the fire house do a Trunk and Treat but I don't know if we are going to go this year.

 

[buzz5985]

I agrre with Janis. I was not upset at all. It brought back some great memories of Radio City Music Hall. I too am proud about my age. I am now 56 and will tell people that. At the age of 55 if you have 25 years in you can retire with your full pension. The year I turned 55 was very liberating. I can leave teaching whenever I want. It felt great.

I hear you!!! I have 2 years 9 months left until that magical day!!!

I love the drive-in My parents used to take us to the one in Middleton where Market Basket is now when we were little.

DH and I hit that drive-in while we were dating. Hit Kitty's for a pizza, drive-in, then back to Kitty's for a drink!!!

Janis

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD 10/19- This Friday, I have plans to meet a bunch of my friends to go to my town's Amazing Maize Maze after dark. Does your town do anything like this? Have you ever been before?

Well, I live in the big city of Boston, so as far as I know we don't have a corn maze...I think the closest one to me is the infamous one in Danvers. If I got lost I would be yelling, "Kathy! Sue! Get me out of here, I'm going through DIS withdrawal

Tracey -- I am sure you need Dona to help you out, she is an amazing crafter. She makes pillowcases, blankets, all kinds of fabulous things for those in need at a tremendous rate and while smiling. She even did costumes for the high school shows for years. She's a gem I think she's a bit on overload right now with doing recommendation letters for her calculus classes...

Janis -- Ah, the drive-in! When "Star Wars" came out I begged and begged, and my parents hated sci fi. They finally took me to see it at the drive in -- but it was the second feature and came on after "Silver Streak" I saw all of the Rated R inappropriate movie, and fell asleep through most of Star Wars. I'm sure the choice seemed to work well for them, but I wouldn't do that

Buffy -- Yep, I am totally on the tivo plan for BL. I just don't have time like I used to, and I watch "Glee" live with my teen, so BL has to wait. Actually, I get quite a backlog of tivo during the week. I should probably watch half of what I do. ABC is going to help me out with that by cancelling OLTL and GH...

Everyone have an awesome, losing day. I've keeping track of HH this week, and I'm so happy I can report again! Thanks, CC!

Maria

 

[pjlla]

Hola friends!

Sorry I've been so MIA this week! Busy, busy days. But I PROMISE I will be here BRIGHT AND EARLY tomorrow morning for my stint at your coach! Been formulating the QOTD in my head.... time to get them down in writing! I'll try to pop on later today and at least catch up on the last 48 hours of posts! TTYL.....................P

 

[lovetoscrap]

Well still having stomach issues but other than trying to eat carefully and drink plenty of water I am trying to ignore it.

A friend came by this morning to bring me something-- she is cleaning out and decluttering her house and in her words "I am getting rid of all my junk so all my friends get to move it to their houses!" But I am thrilled she thought of me-- it was a photo mat that has a cut out of a Mickey Head and the word DISNEY cut out to put photos behind ! It will look amazing in my Disney bedroom. And she was actually on her way to the Goodwill with some things so I have her the bag that I keep forgetting to drop off there.

I am getting a breakfast routine that I like-- 1 fresh egg with either one slice of bacon or sausage mixed in and a serving of Go Lean Oatmeal. It is easy to make and really fills me up. BUT, the same friend mentioned above is my fresh egg supplier and I was joking yesterday that she is like a drug dealer-- she has gotten me hooked on these fresh eggs and now I just can't eat a store bought egg. But since it is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter her chickens aren't laying much so there is now a waiting list for eggs! If you have never had eggs fresh from the chicken please find a local supplier and try them! They are absolutely worth it. I have never really liked eggs all that much until these.

Have to go and made a few pans of brownies for the high school tomorrow and for our scrapbooking day. Fortunately I don't really like brownies so they will be easier to resist. I need to figure out something healthy to take too-- probably will just end up with veggies and dip. I also forgot marinate the London Broil for dinner so I need to figure out what to do with it now.

QOTD 10/19- This Friday, I have plans to meet a bunch of my friends to go to my town's Amazing Maize Maze after dark. Does your town do anything like this? Have you ever been before?

We had a great one where we lived before but haven't been to one since we moved here. I decided that it was time again so actually just looked one up the night before last that is close enough for us to go to. But not sure at this point when we will have time! I would like to go on Sat. but DD15 may be going to do stuff with a friend, and DD11 has a sleepover party starting at 4. And my hope is that I can enjoy the maze on my feet but probably need to have my wheelchair as backup ( I am guessing I won't be able to use my ECV) , but I loaned it to MIL and won't get it back until next weekend. It is open until mid November so we may go after Halloween, but I need to also check DD's band schedule.

HAAAAA!!!!!!!! Funny you ask, because Kathy (mikamah) and I both live in Danvers, home of the famous corn maze where the poor couple got lost and had to call 911.

I told DH that the next time we go to a corn maze I am bringing survival gear and flares! He seems to think that would be a bad idea in a dry corn field-- MEN!

 

[trinaweena]

I did not fall off the face of the earth! I've been so busy and trying to catch up on sleep, so I haven't even been turning the computer on. My goal this week was to wake up early every morning and go running before I start my day...HAHA that whole waking up early thing doesnt really work for me!

I also just came back from the doctor, I've been having pain in my hip and ive been ignoring it but its gotten really bad, and after my run on tuesday i couldn't even walk. He told me its Hip Bursitis and i cant run for ten days! I'm pretty upset about it, especially since i have three races coming up in the next month. I'm worried about falling behind and unsure of what excersizes i can do untill i can run again. he said nothing high impact, and i could possibly swim. I'm also really worried about gaining while im laid up for ten days. Does anyone have any suggestions of things I can do to not sabatoge all the hard work ive put in because of this stupid injury?

Hope everyone is doing well..in addition to ten days of not running i have ten days of work ahead of me as well. It's exhausting!