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

[Worfiedoodles]

Today's QOTD:

We are heading into the holiday eating season (AKA "gain-10-pounds- without-really-trying season"). It starts now with the Halloween candy extravaganza and, for some of us, ends up with the New Year's day "oh-my-gosh-what-have-I-done-to-myself?"!!

What is your plan to deal with all of the food and eating occasions coming up? Have you thought ahead? Do you have a plan ready? If you have a plan, please share it! You all KNOW I love a good PLAN!!

My Halloween plan was going to be skipping handing out candy, but I guess I'll break down and buy some. I'm going to get around it by treating myself to popcorn instead. Thanksgiving morning we are doing a 4M Turkey Trot, after that we're having homemade pizza and pie for dinner, so no weekend of scary leftovers. Christmas Day I will just let things go. The key is, it will only be Christmas Day! New Year's is my fresh start, so no need to go crazy with food. I am a little concerned as this is the first year I'm not training for WDW marathon weekend at the beginning of January, so I won't have that spurring me to do well. But, I am training for the Princess in Feb., so I will be thinking of that. I have a training schedule already worked out that goes through January, so I will commit to sticking to it. If I stick to the exercise, it helps me keep my mind aware of what I'm eating.

Today's "fluff" QOTD:

What is your most MEMORABLE halloween costume? (Either something you wore or something your kid wore.)

Hmm. I didn't dress up much as a kid, most of my costumes were things I could throw together. My mother hated (yes, hate is a strong word) Halloween, and didn't help me with anything. I think it's because she was brought up in a very strict religion in a rural area, and they didn't trick or treat. I don't think she knew what to do, it was easier to just declare it awful than try. Plus, she hated to sew! When I was a kid in the stone age, a storebought costume would have been an unheard of treat in my house. My dad worked 2nd Shift and so if a friend's parent offered to take me along, I could go -- because she wasn't interested in getting out to take me around. Wow, it's interesting the things you remember. I sound kind of bitter -- I don't mean to, my Mom was awesome, this was just not her thing. My ds's most memorable costume was a lion for his first and second Halloween's. It's memorable to me because my MIL made it for him. She passed when he had just turned 1, so it's a keepsake.

Maria

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I'm going to try and skip to having 2 shakes a day and lots of water. It does keep me full for several hours. I'm also going to only eat small amounts.

Ash and 2 of her friends are here. They worked on their project and did their homework so they are just being silly now! I've got another 90 minutes with them until I take one home and meet the other Mom and pick up at Izzie's school.

Cupcakes are all decorated and brownies made for Ash's Halloween Party at school tomorrow. We're ordering Pizza and Chicken Fingers for supper tonight.

Went into work and then my boss came in and said I could go do my errands since I didn't have anyone and was only going to be there for 90 minutes anyways. Gotta the rest of my grocery shopping done. Have a few more small things to pick up tomorrow.

Frustrated with my mail lady! She keeps leaving a package here that she insists is ours. I've left it in the mailbox for 3 days and left a message that it doesn't belong to us. She left me a note that it was my address. I knew it wasn't for us as my in-laws have been dead for over 5 years! Our mail lady is USELESS! I guess the fact that it was in the box for 3 days didn't mean to her that it wasn't mine even if all the other mail was gone and I even put up the flag to say there was something to pick up! She has been a problem for years!

Looking forward to a quiet night with my family enjoying Izzie's b'day! We'll be watching a Barbie movie while we eat pizza and then Ghosthunters!

TTFN

 

[DopeyDame]

Happy rainy Thursday friends!

I'm so sorry I didn't make it back here yesterday to chat. And today's chatter will be short. My darling Mom made the 2 hour drive up here to help me finish DD's halloween costume, so I don't feel right ignoring her to chat here. I'm sure you all understand.

BUT I PROMISE, I will be here before the end of the day today to catch up at least a little bit! I miss our visits together!

Today's QOTD:

We are heading into the holiday eating season (AKA "gain-10-pounds- without-really-trying season"). It starts now with the Halloween candy extravaganza and, for some of us, ends up with the New Year's day "oh-my-gosh-what-have-I-done-to-myself?"!!

What is your plan to deal with all of the food and eating occasions coming up? Have you thought ahead? Do you have a plan ready? If you have a plan, please share it! You all KNOW I love a good PLAN!!


Today's "fluff" QOTD:

What is your most MEMORABLE halloween costume? (Either something you wore or something your kid wore.)


I'll be back in a minute to at least answer these questions............P

Oh my goodness pjlla, that Robot costume is AMAZING!!!! Waaaaaaaaay cool.

I don't have a plan for the holidays. I started out not-so-good with our office halloween party today. (Did well with the food, but then just HAD to try some of the sugar cookies and peach cobbler... ugh...) I like what a PP said about just keeping busy so you don't even have time to eat - that's a good one! I also like to think of the critic from Ratitoulle (sp?) when he says "I don't like to eat, I LOVE to eat. If I don't LOVE it, I don't eat it." Store bought sugar cookies? I don't love them. Save the calories for some home made apple pie or cider.

I'm really struggling with DS halloween costume this year. He's 2.5. any good suggestions? (A little behnd the game, I know!) my favorite halloween costume.... humm... DH and I were pirates together a few years ago and that was really fun. Nothing too impressive...

 

[donac]

Happy rainy Thursday friends!

I'm so sorry I didn't make it back here yesterday to chat. And today's chatter will be short. My darling Mom made the 2 hour drive up here to help me finish DD's halloween costume, so I don't feel right ignoring her to chat here. I'm sure you all understand.

BUT I PROMISE, I will be here before the end of the day today to catch up at least a little bit! I miss our visits together!

Today's QOTD:

We are heading into the holiday eating season (AKA "gain-10-pounds- without-really-trying season"). It starts now with the Halloween candy extravaganza and, for some of us, ends up with the New Year's day "oh-my-gosh-what-have-I-done-to-myself?"!!

What is your plan to deal with all of the food and eating occasions coming up? Have you thought ahead? Do you have a plan ready? If you have a plan, please share it! You all KNOW I love a good PLAN!!


Today's "fluff" QOTD:

What is your most MEMORABLE halloween costume? (Either something you wore or something your kid wore.)


I'll be back in a minute to at least answer these questions............P

For Thanksgiving and Christmas for the last couple of years I have been preparing the meals for both holidays, packing them into the car and bringing them to mil's so she doesn't have to travel. By the time I finish I am usually too tired to eat anything.

Halloween in my house is special since it is dh's birthday. He was known for years for his costumes. I once made him a penguin costume. We have gone as Bert and Ernie. We had some great heads that you looked through the mouth.

My dh has had some great costumes but I don't have any pictures since he usually dressed at school. He went as a GS box of cookies. My friend had made it so he borrowed it one year.

The best were 2. He borrowed a field hockey uniform from a girl in the school. He gets home and then panics about what is he going to wear on his legs. I had to go out and buy my dh pantyhose that would fit him.


He once decided to go as a little old lady. He went to kmart and bought a cheap black dress, shoes, purse and wig. I think I bought him panty hose for this one also. The best part of this one was that he still had a mustache at the time so we decided that he looked like many of my Italian aunts so he called himself a little old Italian lady. He even borrowed a walker from someone for that one.

Pamper Week Mini Challenge for Thursday, 10/27: Grab a cup of tea, or something else you enjoy, and spend a good amount of time reading something inspiring.

Have a great day everyone!

THis is very funny since I just made myself a cup of tea. I hardly ever make a cup of tea in the afternoon but it is such a damp and chilly day that it just felt right. I don't have anything to read but I will look at quilt magazine for inspiration when I finish typing this up.

School has been crazy. we only have one more full week before the kids on in for Mon and Wed and then the schools shut down on Thur and Fri for Teacher's convention.

I am making headway on my letters of reccommendations and hope to be finished by next week.

Off to cook dinner. Then yoga tonight.

Have a happy and healthy evening.

 

[tigger813]

IT'S SNOWING IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!

Really bad at supper! Potato skin pizza! Then a really good Whoopie Pie from Maine and a drink with my hubby!

7 years ago today, besides holding my little Princess for the first time, the RED SOX won the World Series for the first time in 86 years! What a great day that was! Izzie even wore a Red Sox shirt to school today!

TTFN

 

[dvccruiser76]

What a small world. I sent you a pm about your boss and wife. Love them!!!
Michael did some classes at the Danvers Y, and does their summer camp, and for the location, and convenience, it's a nice place. The beverly Sterling Y has a lot more classes and activities, gymnastics which ds has done so he's a member there. I'm not a member anywhere. Last winter i did a weeks free pass at the North Fitness place to use the treadmill for my princess training when it snowed, and it's beautiful, and it has a womans only gym, which was nice. I'm sure they will give you a free pass so you both could check it out for a week. I'd think the Y would do that as well. I think convenience is key, to be close to home will make it that much easier to go there.

I replied to your PM, sorry I wasn't on the DIS yesterday. I told DH about your comment on Boston North Fitness and he said to check it out. I guess they have a website with pics. We're going to check it out this weekend.

IHOP has pumpkin pancakes. YUM!!!

You don't say...hmmmm

Sue--Good luck finding a gym. I have found the main advantage to the Y around here is the pool. I am not a big pool person (for working out) but it comes in handy if you have to do rehab.

Thanks, hopefully we'll join one or the other this weekend. I'd love to be able to hop on the elliptical again. It's been a while

I had MORE drama with my family today. This time it involved money and really made me mad/sad. It's like something has been stirred up that will not rest now. DH does not want to go to Christmas at my parents house this year. I have never missed a year and don't intend to start but things are getting to the point where it is hard to get past this.

Sorry to hear about your family drama, especially when it involves the holidays. I hope it all works itself out

I saw a few people that had their interviews on Sunday got accepted today...I did not and so gave in and went to check my dashboard...no rejection, but no acceptance. I feel like I'm in "The Waiting Place" from Dr Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"...everyone's just waiting!

Was yours on Sunday as well?

ITA, Sue, the pumpkin stuff is tasty. It won't be around too much longer, though, then everything will be peppermint and chocolate!

Lucky for me, I'm not a huge peppermint fan

IT'S SNOWING IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!

How did I miss it



Best of luck with your weigh-ins tomorrow. I cleared out my messages, so my box is ready when you are

 

[cclovesdis]

I hope this is right…

Healthy Habits Week 5 Results

Congratulations to our participants! Our participants were:

4HOLIDAYS
aamomma
akhaloha
AUdisneyDad
AUdisneyDad's DW
buzz5985
cclovesdis
ClassicPooh2
glass1/2fll
ougrad86

And, EVERYONE earned 7/7 for at least one of the 4 Habits!

Congratulations to AUdisneyDad and akhaloha who earned all 30 points!

Congratulations to AUdisneyDad’s DW who earned 29 points, buzz5985 who earned 28 points, and aamomma who earned 26 points!

Congratulations to this week prize winner: AUdisneyDad’s DW! Please PM me your address and I will mail out your prize as soon as possible.



Healthy Habits Week 6 Results

Congratulations to our participants! Our participants were:

4HOLIDAYS
aamomma
akhaloha
AUdisneyDad
AUdisneyDad's DW
buzz5985
cclovesdis
ClassicPooh2
glass1/2fll
ougrad86

And, aamomma, akhaloha, AUdisneyDad, AUdisneyDad’s DW, buzz5985, ClassicPooh2, and ougrad86 earned 7/7 for at least one of the 4 Habits!

Congratulations to AUdisneyDad, AUdisneyDad’s DW, and ougrad86 who earned all 30 points!

Congratulations to this week prize winner: glass1/2fll! Please PM me your address and I will mail out your prize as soon as possible.

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits!

My name is CC (like see-see), which is short for Christina. No one has time to say 3 syllables so, it’s been shortened to my initials.

This is my 3rd time coaching Healthy Habits (HH) and I absolutely love it! I started a new job right after Thanksgiving and HH have been so important to me. I would like to give a shout out to donac and jenanderson who showed me the ropes coaching previous challenges.

For the WISH Biggest Loser Fall 2011 Challenge, I am revamping Healthy Habits. Each week will have a theme, and each theme will be a Disney movie. I will be using various components of the movie to determine each week’s daily habits and the 2 mini-challenges.

Every week you will have 4 “Habits” to do each day. There will also be 2 Mini-Challenges. These will be something like “Exercise for 45 minutes simultaneously once during the week.” The “Habits” will be things that are essential for good “Health.” One might be “Drink 6 8 oz. glasses of water per day.” I will be very clear about which 4 are for all 7 days and which 2 are the Mini-Challenges.

The Healthy Habits “week” is the same as for weigh-ins. A new “week” begins on Friday and ends on Thursday. At the end of each week, total your points and PM (private message) me them. Please list your total points in the subject of your PM. In the body of your PM, please separate each “Habit” and mini-challenge. Here is an example.
Habit #1: 5/7 days
Habit #2: 4/7 days
Habit #3: 7/7 days
Habit #4: 1/7 days
Mini-Challenge #1: Completed
Mini-Challenge #2: Not Completed

This will allow me to recognize participants who earned 7/7 for 1 or more “Habits.” It also gives me feedback for future weeks.

Please PM me your points by Tuesday at 5 PM Eastern Time. I will post the results as soon as possible after that. Everyone who participates will be entered into the “hat” for a chance at the weekly prize. I have bought many of the prizes already and I think they are great!

It is optional to participate, but I know I do so much better when I participate.

Welcome to Healthy Habits Week 8: Peter Pan

Peter Pan is another one of my first Disney movies. Tinkerbelle has a place in my heart. I enjoy the story line and how it is recreated on Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland. I always find something “new” when I ride this attraction. Most of the characters in the movie (aka not the villians) have strength, courage, smarts, and gratitude. In their honor…

I’m pretty sure that flying is considered exercising. I’m not sure that it’s the exercise I’d pick, however. 1. Your “Habit” is to exercise for at least 15 minutes.

What adventure wouldn’t be complete without water? 2. This week, your “Habit” is to drink a total of 64 oz. of water each day.

The “Lost Boys” ate just about anything. Well, our bodies deserve the best. 3. Eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies in total per day.

Wendy loved to read. It was her way of relaxing. 4. Each day, spend some time relaxing. Again, if you think it counts, it counts!

Mini-Challenges:

1. I am hoping to never have to walk the plank, but just in case, courage will come in handy. Do something you would not ordinarily do. (This does not have to be sky diving or running on the beach. It’s entirely up to you. My plan is to spend some time playing the piano for the first time since this time last year.) Note: We are all courageous people. I just think it would be fun to try something different. Thanks to donac for this idea!

2. It may not be the focus of the movie, but I have noticed that the non-villain characters are very thankful. Write a list of 10 things for which you are thankful.

Please, please feel free to ask any questions. You are welcome to PM me or post on the thread. I check my e-mail frequently.

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

[SettinSail]

Oy! What a long day! I was up at my usual 5:30 this morning and worked 6 hours, then had a hair appt and went to a 50th birthday party for a college friend of mine tonight. I hate to weigh tomorrow! Her party was at a steakhouse-I had a 6 oz ribeye, baked potato with ~ Tbls ea butter and sour cream, salad bar w/blue cheese dressing and chocolate cake! And about 1/2 piece of Texas toast I have not eaten like that in years! We were a large group of old cackling women having a great time. I heard the funniest line tonight about a lady who was dating a much younger man. The story went that when the lady found out the young guy had never heard of Elton John she "told him to pack his Scooby-Do underwear and get out". Oh boy we had a lot of laughs tonight.

Staying up late to see if the Rangers can win the WS, looking good right now.

OK, my holiday plan is as follows:
1. Work VERY hard in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Hoping to lose 3 more pounds from my lowest in the challenge so far by then.
2. Not expecting to lose much at all between Thanksgiving & New Year's.
3. I will weigh every day and carefully monitor my weight to make sure I don't gain any before the end of the year. If I see myself going up one day, I have to work hard and cut back that day to immed take the weight off. I will keep up my exercise and drinking water and can have treats in moderation if my weight has not gone up.

One of my funniest costumes ever was a pregnant nun back in my early twenties. I don't remember who had the costume but I remember there were several of us who wore it for a few years. My son has been a very cute Shrek, M & M, Superman and latest costumes were monsters and gory stuff. He wants to go to a party tomorrow night and I have told him repeatedly I need to know what adult will be there and he keeps saying he does not know. He is going to be very upset tomorrow night when I don't let him go but I'm not about to let him go to a party unless I know who is there to chaperone!

Hope this game is over soon!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Today's QOTD:

We are heading into the holiday eating season (AKA "gain-10-pounds- without-really-trying season"). It starts now with the Halloween candy extravaganza and, for some of us, ends up with the New Year's day "oh-my-gosh-what-have-I-done-to-myself?"!!

What is your plan to deal with all of the food and eating occasions coming up? Have you thought ahead? Do you have a plan ready? If you have a plan, please share it! You all KNOW I love a good PLAN!!
Today's "fluff" QOTD:

What is your most MEMORABLE halloween costume? (Either something you wore or something your kid wore.)

Well, I don't really plan on buying any Halloween candy, so that's not a problem. I'm going home the weekend before Thanksgiving and it would be silly to come back to school for two days and then go back home again, so I'm just staying here (because you can stay over breaks in the townhouses), so no food to deal with then. And we normally don't do too much for Christmas. My aunt normally has a gathering on the Saturday after, but Mom has to work so we won't be going.

In first or second grade, Mom made me a really awesome M&M costume. In fourth grade, she made me a Statue of Liberty costume, complete with a felt torch.

IT'S SNOWING IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!

Yup, it was doing a horrible rain/snow thing here earlier, but wasn't sticking. I actually busted out the winter jacket today-and it's the first time I've worn it since losing weight-it was actually a little BIG!

I met with the Dean of the College today to discuss credit options if I get accepted to the college program. She has been friendly to me in the past, but two of my housemates have had issues with her. Today she was not outright rude to me, but it was like pulling teeth to get straight answers about anything. She was very sarcastic at points, and I just left with an overall bitter feeling about the administration here. The secretaries in her office were extremely unprofessional, yelling loudly about the art history/studio departments when a student from that department was in the office. Then this evening I got a very unprofessional e-mail from my department chair, that was meant for the secretary, not me (our last names start with the same three letters). That is the second time that has happened, and this time she was dissing a student. Lesson: Check who you are sending e-mails to before you actually send it!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Bwaaahaahaa! Welcome to Fearsome Friday! I am Maria and I will be your coach this week, following the Amazing Pamela (Thanks, Pamela!) Let's get going with the QOTD:

Fearsome Friday QOTD: What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Were you a child, teen, or grown-up? (ok, some would say I'm not grown up yet, but I don't get carded anymore ) Do you like to be scared, or do you prefer a "not so scary" experience?

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning losers and maintainers!

Thank you, Pamela, for coaching last week! Loved all your questions.

How is the costume coming along? It was nice of your Mom to come help you. Did you ever say what your daughter's costume is? Maybe I missed it when I was following along on the iPhone. I loved the robot costume!

I always lose weight during the holiday season. I keep myself so busy that I tend to run out of time to eat. Also I exercise more because we have such mild winters.

That is super! Makes this time of year much easier for you!

I'm really struggling with DS halloween costume this year. He's 2.5. any good suggestions? (A little behnd the game, I know!) my favorite halloween costume.... humm... DH and I were pirates together a few years ago and that was really fun. Nothing too impressive...

I'm sure he will be cute not matter what you pick! Good luck!

For Thanksgiving and Christmas for the last couple of years I have been preparing the meals for both holidays, packing them into the car and bringing them to mil's so she doesn't have to travel. By the time I finish I am usually too tired to eat anything.

I remember reading about the transporting of the holiday meals, Dona. Didn't they not let you use the stove once you got everything there and then dinner has to be served on the dot? It is very, very nice of you to go through all the effort and jump through all the hoops for your DH's family.

Lucky for me, I'm not a huge peppermint fan

What about gingerbread?

Love the Peter Pan them for HH this week, CC!

Sounds like a fun time with your friends, Shawn! You totally deserve it!

Gretchen, for some good news soon for you. Sounds like it is time to say good-bye to that school. Will your grad school be somewhere else?

Bwaaahaahaa! Welcome to Fearsome Friday! I am Maria and I will be your coach this week, following the Amazing Pamela (Thanks, Pamela!) Let's get going with the QOTD:

Fearsome Friday QOTD: What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Were you a child, teen, or grown-up? (ok, some would say I'm not grown up yet, but I don't get carded anymore ) Do you like to be scared, or do you prefer a "not so scary" experience?

Maria

Coach Maria! I always love a Maria coaching week! Amazing Pamela is a tough act to follow but you are totally up for the job.

Scariest movie that I recall seeing was Blair Witch Project and I was an adult. I saw most of the The Others not too long ago and that was pretty scary, too, although more intriguing plot line than anything. I saw the Halloween movies way back when I was a teen but I'm not really into the gory stuff. I do like a scare, but more like a Dark Shadows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harry Potter with a bit of scaring and cool sets. I really love to look at the sets and costumes for Halloween specials of shows -- I loved the haunted maze on BL this week.

I am a maintain for this week. It's not a big surprise since I have been sick and not exercising and had the run in with the Halloween candy. I do have to work it this week-end to make sure that I lose one pound to make my goal for the month. That is important to keep me on track for my weight loss for the Tinker Bell Half. I will do that.

Working on my day off today but hopefully only until noon. DH is working, too, so it's not so bad. It's good to be busy!

Have a great day all!

 

[mikamah]

A quick good morning and a big Thank you to Pamela for coaching last week, and helping me to get back on track. 3 days of tracking every bite and staying within my ww points, is the most I have done since I don't know when. Thank you for inspiring me.

Welcome Maria!! Thanks for coaching this week, and I know you'll be there to keep me in the wagon.

Good luck to everyone on weighin this week. My scale battery died so I'll weighin tomorrow, but wii fit was looking good.

Have a great day!!

ps. the peppermint/mocha creamer is already out at market basket. So worth the points.

 

[lovehoney]

I'm really struggling with DS halloween costume this year. He's 2.5. any good suggestions?

What about a puppy costume. Here is a quick dalmation costume.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Fearsome Friday QOTD: What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Were you a child, teen, or grown-up? (ok, some would say I'm not grown up yet, but I don't get carded anymore ) Do you like to be scared, or do you prefer a "not so scary" experience?

I absolutely hate scary movies. Last year I got roped into watching "7" with Brad Pitt. It was horrifying and gory; I didn't even finish watching it, went back to my room and slept with the lights on!

My old roommate was terrified of dolls because her parents let her watch "Child's Play" (the first Chucky movie, from what I understand) around age 5. She despises "it's a small world" for this reason, and on the 2011 Disney planning DVD they talk about that ride and say "What child doesn't love singing dolls?" Katie doesn't!

 

[cobbler]

I always lose weight during the holiday season. I keep myself so busy that I tend to run out of time to eat. Also I exercise more because we have such mild winters.

Lucky! I don't have a plan this season (nor do I any other season) but I'm going to try my hardest NOT to gain any!

I am a new label reader. I have had some big (not so good) life changes in the last four years and I have gained 40 lbs. On My recent doctors visit; surprise, surprise my new love handles came with a side of diabetes. So in an effort to avoid the meds, I'm on a weight loss journey. My new found love of reading ALL the information on everything I eat, cuts down on the time I have to eat anything. Humm...This just may work after-all.

Congrats on the weight loss journey instead of the meds. A lot of people don't think in that manner so that is awesome! I'm rooting for you!

IT'S SNOWING IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!

Can you please keep the snow in MA?? PLEASE???? I don't want any here in MI, we get enough and I am just not looking forward to it

Bwaaahaahaa! Welcome to Fearsome Friday! I am Maria and I will be your coach this week, following the Amazing Pamela (Thanks, Pamela!) Let's get going with the QOTD:

Fearsome Friday QOTD: What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Were you a child, teen, or grown-up? (ok, some would say I'm not grown up yet, but I don't get carded anymore ) Do you like to be scared, or do you prefer a "not so scary" experience?

Maria

I think it was Poltergeist (sp?) 2. I remember the boy being stuck on the ceiling from his braces with the wires all crazy. Scared me for weeks. I was 5 when it came out and remember seeing it on TV so I had to be about 8?? when that happened. I actually wasn't allowed to watch the whole thing because I was young but somehow caught that part of it and wouldn't watch it for years...

Pjlla That robot costume is fantastic!!

As for me, no workouts yesterday, had the intention but didn't BOOOOO to me I'm dressed and ready for my workout now and that is where I am heading. 3x this week. I guess that isn't too horrible considering I'm coming off from several months of nothing.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!!!!

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

So I am finally back from my vaca-cruise and f&W-and had to weigh in. I was thinking for the amount I ate it would be much worse. I have to say it was totally worth it. Loved all the food! The entire trip was terrific. We booked 2 more cruise for 2013 but my boys are begging to go next yr. They are offering to sell belongings, give up their Christmas gifts, future WDW trips...to go. They are 13 and 15 and loved the clubs. I'm considering it.

Now back to reality and the routine.

QOTD-I don't like horror movies. I remember seing a vampire movie as a child called Salem's Lot and trying to hide my face. My boys find them funny and try and get me to watch them.

 

[liesel]

lovehoney I am jealous of your mild winters right now, we got 8 inches of snow on Wednesday! Great job on keeping active and losing during the holiday season.

cobbler Don't beat yourself up about missing a workout, you are doing great!

Tracey I hope everything is going well with your parents.

Gretchen My fingers are crossed for you, I really hope you make it into the CP program. about your roommate, that's one of DD6's favorite rides!

Tracey and Gretchen I forgot to mention this, but DS and I got accepted into Pottermore 5 weeks ago, but we have had no time to do anything!

LisaH I hope you are feeling better. I was so excited to get my Tink email too, at least we are on a list somewhere!

Pamela Thanks for coaching this past week! I loved the robot costume for making it yourself!

Maria Thanks for coaching this week!

To everyone in Mass I hope you enjoyed your dusting of snow, a taste of what's to come.

CC I am loving the creativity of the HH challenges!

QOTD: I really don't like scary movies so I would have to say seeing The Blair Witch Project in the theaters. Now that was an interesting movie.

Halloween weekend is always a busy time, here's hoping I stay OP and have time for my workouts! I really don't like candy, so its only the chocolate that will tempt me. My kids aren't really into candy either, so I end up throwing so much away. Have a great weekend everyone!

ETA: I almost forgot to mention, I FINALLY hit 40 pounds gone! Having 2 vacations in the last month really slowed things down, but hopefully I'm getting my momentum back. I want to lose 10 more before the Tink.

another ETA: LisaH I just saw that we both said The Blair Witch Project! How funny!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Today's QOTD:

We are heading into the holiday eating season (AKA "gain-10-pounds- without-really-trying season"). It starts now with the Halloween candy extravaganza and, for some of us, ends up with the New Year's day "oh-my-gosh-what-have-I-done-to-myself?"!!

What is your plan to deal with all of the food and eating occasions coming up? Have you thought ahead? Do you have a plan ready? If you have a plan, please share it! You all KNOW I love a good PLAN!!


Today's "fluff" QOTD:

What is your most MEMORABLE halloween costume? (Either something you wore or something your kid wore.)


I'll be back in a minute to at least answer these questions............P

Halloween, well it was Halloween week on the biggest loser last week and I just keep reminding myself of a few facts.
1. the average American eats 24 pounds of candy a year. OMG that is a huge amount!!!!
2. The temptation last week was a cauldron of candy. 1 if you ate a pound of candy you got a 1 pound advantage. Um no. they served up a pound of candy to see how many pieces it was. They stuffed and entire quart size ziploc bag with fun size candy. My kids get that in one night of TorTing, it was crazy!!!
For food holidays such as Xmas, I dig out the tightest pair of pants I own. LOL
Crazy but it works!!!

Fluff - Hands down Wonder Woman 4th grade!!!! Mom sews so I get awesome costumes. Sadly my parents weren't big on picture taking so I don't think I have pics.

Pamela thanks for coaching this week!!!!!

Fearsome Friday QOTD: What is the scariest movie you have ever seen? Were you a child, teen, or grown-up? (ok, some would say I'm not grown up yet, but I don't get carded anymore ) Do you like to be scared, or do you prefer a "not so scary" experience?

Maria [/QUOTE]

I hate scary movies!! I see bits and pieces of them but I'd say probably 7 and the Ring. But I've never seen them all the way through.

 

[pjlla]

Just another fly-by to say hello. Sorry I bailed out for the last part of my coaching week. I am really right out straight trying to get this costume done for DD and keep all of my "balls in the air" right now.

Thanks for bearing with me this week! I hope you all enjoyed my questions and learned something about yourselves and about each other! TTYL..............P