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

[Rose&Mike]

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!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning losers and maintainers!

Another MIA person checking in. We had company over the week-end and now I have a sinus infection. I'm going to be staying home today watching Netflix and trying to get rid of this fever. Pan Am and Disney movies are on deck.

Lots of prayers, good thoughts and to all our folks who need them!

Congratulations to all of our superstars and especially to our biggest loser, Desiree!

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).

So it isn't only you, Dona and Janis.

ADVICE PLEASE!
My weight lose is not going as planned!!! Here is what I'm dealing with and could use advice from those who have been there before.
I am trying to wean from breastfeeding little by little right now so I am so confused about how much I can or need to eat! Somedays I am down in feeds but sometimes my little one wants more milk so then I breastfeed her more.
I am soooo frustrated b/c I want to lose but need to have enough calories to produce milk but I am weaning so who knows how much that is!
BAH!

I agree with the folks who said a nutritionist would be able to help you figure this out. It's hard to balance what is needed for Mom and baby.

Why did we call them training bras? What a silly thing to remember!

That was a big deal in a young girls life.

Hooray!! I got my workout in!! 50 minutes of cardio and abs

And so far today I have eaten well. Whole wheat toast with homemade strawberry jam for breakfast, 6" subway club (no mayo) for lunch with an orange and the other half of the sub will be for dinner.

Nice job being on track!

Happy Monday, Losers!!! How was your weekend? Did you stay On Plan? Did you veer off a little, and now getting back on track? I know I had a crazy weekend. Monday is a good reminder to straighten up and fly right, weigh-in is just four days away!! And today's question maybe be able to shed some light if you are having some difficulties in the losing department.

This article comes from RealAge.com, a great site with a plethora of information about health topics.

So, in light of the study mentioned in the article...

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

Thanks for the reminder, Kaiti! I like to read as my stress buster. And I'm not talking about reading anything smart or historical -- just good old "bubble gum for the brain" fiction.

Buffy, hope that you feel better soon!

Tracey, glad that you made it NC safely!

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

I don't remember the specific movie, but I do remember that most movies were 35 cents, but Disney movies were 50 cents!

Isn't that funny that Disney movies were more?

CC, glad that you can eat rice. Anything that makes a GF lifestyle easier is a lifesaver for the one who has to follow it.

Congratulations to this week's losers Keep up the good work everyone and if you're like me (I know bad coming from the weight tracker), IT'S TIME TO GET OUR BUTTS BACK ON THE WAGON. NO EXCUSES!

Phew, I am a big offender here so I'm yelling at myself as well. It's time for a wake up call. We're 1/3rd through the challenge and I'm back where I started

Yep, but we have lots of time to make some great progress! We can do it!

Deb, I am so, so sorry for all the thing that you have going on in your life right now.

Cam, so, so sorry for all the stress on top of your surgery. I'm glad that he could repair what he went in there to repair. I hope that you can have a good and relatively painfree recovery now.

Good morning everyone!! I'm so sorry I've been mia also, just been busy and hectic here, but all is good. I've read along as I could, and have enjoyed the qotds from last week with Buffy and this week with Kaiti as our coaches. Thank you guys for coaching.
Just want to send out a big hug to anyone struggling. It may not always be easy, but trying to make this a lifestyle change is really what can make it happen. We all have our ups and downs, and as long as we keep on trying, and getting back in that wagon as it rolls away, we are making positive changes. Hang in there. NEVER GIVE UP!!

You are so right, Kathy!

Hi Rose!

Hi to anyone else that I missed!

Have a great day all!

 

[AUdisneyDad]

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

Going for a trail run/walk always helps me. It's just something about being out in nature that always seems to calm me. When we (I have a twin brother) were growing up we lived in the middle of 500 acres, you could walk, run or ride all day and not see the same place. Since then nature has been the one thing (besides DW) that has an immediate calming factor. Everyone have a great day!

Tim

 

[cobbler]

Good morning everyone!

First off CONGRATS to all those that lost / maintained this week. I am looking at the goal percentages and some are really on their way with 20+% to their goal! How inspiring! It is so nice to see..

Second, thanks for the encouragement everyone! I think this is what I needed. I was anxious to log on this morning and see those who have lost, how big of percentages they have lost and the congrats. It's really helping.

So congrats to everyone!!

Buffy - I have to say I like your signature with the dh and the kids, totally made me laugh! That is fantastic.

Well I've had my toast for breakfast (I really need to sit down and plan out a grocery list as I'm getting low on food - we were trying to eat up all the stuff in the fridge, freezer, pantry before getting anymore) so I can have a little bit of variety.

Today's workout includes 40 minutes of weight traning (I do TheFIRM videos) and possibly a run later. I have a rather long application to fill out as I'm applying for an adjunct position at a local university and our screening / interview is tomorrow evening. I have to fill out a long app, do a writing correction on a sample student's paper, do a writing of my own, and plan out a 15 min teaching presentation. Luckily the presentation is the least of my worries. I teach accounting and corporate tax at another college that is more of a career 4 year college than a university.

So have a great day all!! I'll be checking back in later

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Deb I'm glad you dropped concessions, that's great that you put your self first!! A lot of us don't know how to say no which is how we get derailed, so Props to you my friend!

Cam I am sooo sorry you are having to deal with all this pain. What did the Dr say about the next step? I hope you get answers soon so you can be on the road to a permanent recovery.

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

Cobbler Thanks!! It is a very true interpretation of my family especially when the timing is right for DH and DS15's smilies. They most certainly keep me on my toes!

 

[jillbur]

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

My stress buster is usually running or hiking by our lake. I love being outside. But, if it's winter/cold or raining and I can't get out, I'll curl up with a good book. I love laying on my loveseat on the front porch in the summer and reading. At home, I curl up in bed for privacy. I also will not pass up a nice, long hot shower (I am not a bath person)!


Hugs to everyone who is having difficulties. Here's hoping it gets better!

Jill

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

I either need to move, or be very still, it depends on the source of the stress. When I need to move, it is invaluable to be able to get a run in. When I need to be still, I love to read. If my mind is too fried for reading, that is why TLC makes "Toddlers and Tiaras"

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.

If anyone is deserving ice cream, it's you I know ou are so disappointed -- I don't have any words of wisdom, but I hope your next steps seem positive and I know you are up for any challenge!

I hear you on stress. I think I'm at my threshold too. I really need a down day to crawl into bed and sleep, but that isn't on my horizon anytime in the near future. I know that God won't give us more than we can handle, but geesh sometime I wonder.

Deb -- you are having one heck of a time right now. I think we all want to give you a , and share it with everyone else who needs it! Some times you just have to make the crawl in bed and sleep extra hour, when you can't really take a day. I don't have half of the things going on you do, and I am so eager for a day to myself. I have to wait until the end of this month. I am literally counting the days. Even if you can't see that day in sight, if you can make a window (just an hour or two) where you don't deal with anyone or anything, it will help

So I had great intentions of getting up and running this morning, but intentions did not get me out of bed in time. When I was up and feeling like it would be a great time to run, I had to go to work

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!

Maria

 

[bellebookworm9]

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

I listen to music when I am stressed. I should probably do that right now, because I am super stressed-not something that happens very often.

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.

I've sent out some e-mails to administrative people here asking questions-like will Geneseo itself give me credit, or do I have to go through a community college I know will give me 12 credits. I am freaking out right now, and I have to go take a final in less than an hour. Not a lot of people know about this-my mom, obviously, and a friend that did the CP last year, plus a few people here on the DIS.

 

[lovetoscrap]

Finally have a few minutes. Been getting stuff done around the house. Need to get together a menu and shopping list for the next few weeks. Been eating pretty well (although I just had a not so great snack ) and hoping to show some results this week. I need to get back to the gym but haven't been feeling up to it. But I have been stripping wallpaper, cleaning and moving boxes and furniture so that has to count for something!

Doing our second monthly crop on Friday so I need to get stuff together to take. Thinking about trying to find a Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze for the family to go to this weekend.

 

[JacksLilWench]

Stress relievers - Wii Boxing!!!! Yoga, scrapbooking, walking/running, and music. I have a few great CD's - Celtic Moods and Transitions (never listen to it while driving!). Oh and mowing the lawn, lots of time for reflection and working through problems mowing an acre with a push mower.

Wii Boxing is an AWESOME stress-buster! I get so into all the Wii sports.

Hello from NC! Arrived this afternoon. Been to the drs with Mom and picked up pizza for supper. I was starving. I'm taking her shopping tomorrow and not sure what else. I think we're driving to High Point on Thursday to visit s friend.

Going to watch a movie tonight with my parents and hopefully get a good night's sleep. I'll probably read for a bit too. Talked to Ash briefly this afternoon. They are all at soccer practice tonight so I will talk to them in a little while.

Time to have something the drink and get comfy! My back aches probably from flying!

TTFN

Thinking about you and your mom, have fun in High Point if you go!

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

I don't remember the specific movie, but I do remember that most movies were 35 cents, but Disney movies were 50 cents!

You can't put a price on awesome

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenge – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 0

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------66!
not reporting in for 1 week-----11
not reporting in for 2 weeks----9
not reporting in for 3 weeks----7
Excused--------------------------3
weigh ins-------------------------36
gains-----------------------------5
maintains------------------------15
losses----------------------------16
new or returning members ----3


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 5!
This week’s group loss = 20.7 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.29 %
Total group weight loss so far 251.1 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 95 participants we had sign up for our start week on Sept 9th)
41% (this includes the Losers, Maintainers and Excused people!). Let's keep sending those weights people!


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 5?

The WISH Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 5 Superstars!!
#10- 0.82% - carmiedog
#9- 0.86% - bellebookworm9
#8- 0.87% - LoraJ
#7- 0.95% - MickeyMagic
#6 - 1.13% - jillbur
#5- 1.19% - momofdjc
#4- 1.43% - thunderbird1
#3- 1.88% - satorifound
#2- 1.95% - glss1/2fll
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Fall Challenge
Week 5 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.03% - Desiree

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations Desiree !!!

Whoo-hoo Desiree!!!

Good morning everyone!! I'm so sorry I've been mia also, just been busy and hectic here, but all is good. I've read along as I could, and have enjoyed the qotds from last week with Buffy and this week with Kaiti as our coaches. Thank you guys for coaching.
Just want to send out a big hug to anyone struggling. It may not always be easy, but trying to make this a lifestyle change is really what can make it happen. We all have our ups and downs, and as long as we keep on trying, and getting back in that wagon as it rolls away, we are making positive changes. Hang in there. NEVER GIVE UP!!

Thank you Sue for being our weighkeeper, and for kicking my butt this morning. I definitely need to join you all back in the wagon!! We can do this!!

So sorry to hear all this Cam, with all you've been through. Hang in there. Sending prayers your way for a quick and pain-contolled recovery.

I never thought I would run. I always hated running, and though I haven't been doing much lately, I will get my butt in gear, and start running again. A few years ago I was down about 45 pounds from my all time high, and I never thought I would gain that back, but I have gained back about 30 of that, and I can feel it. I definitely need to get my buttocks back in gear. I will not gain any more back, and I will start to lose again. I know I can do it.

Yes you can!!

Cam, so sorry to hear about your surgery and it not going well. Is there anything a doctor can do at this point?

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).

So it isn't only you, Dona and Janis.

Thanks for the reminder, Kaiti! I like to read as my stress buster. And I'm not talking about reading anything smart or historical -- just good old "bubble gum for the brain" fiction.

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?

Going for a trail run/walk always helps me. It's just something about being out in nature that always seems to calm me. When we (I have a twin brother) were growing up we lived in the middle of 500 acres, you could walk, run or ride all day and not see the same place. Since then nature has been the one thing (besides DW) that has an immediate calming factor. Everyone have a great day!

Tim

You are the sweetest DH, haha. That's amazing you have someone in your life who calms you so much. Can't wait til I find that for myself!

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

My stress buster is usually running or hiking by our lake. I love being outside. But, if it's winter/cold or raining and I can't get out, I'll curl up with a good book. I love laying on my loveseat on the front porch in the summer and reading. At home, I curl up in bed for privacy. I also will not pass up a nice, long hot shower (I am not a bath person)!


Hugs to everyone who is having difficulties. Here's hoping it gets better!

Jill

I can't do baths either....too stationary! I love reading outside in the summer though, something about it is so calming.

I either need to move, or be very still, it depends on the source of the stress. When I need to move, it is invaluable to be able to get a run in. When I need to be still, I love to read. If my mind is too fried for reading, that is why TLC makes "Toddlers and Tiaras"

Maria

Oh Toddlers and Tiaras, thank you for showing me exactly what NOT to do when I have children.

I listen to music when I am stressed. I should probably do that right now, because I am super stressed-not something that happens very often.

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.

I've sent out some e-mails to administrative people here asking questions-like will Geneseo itself give me credit, or do I have to go through a community college I know will give me 12 credits. I am freaking out right now, and I have to go take a final in less than an hour. Not a lot of people know about this-my mom, obviously, and a friend that did the CP last year, plus a few people here on the DIS.

Turn it on and crank it up!! I would be freaking out if I were you, too. Your mom is right, if you're not happy where you are, you should change it. And I can understand being nervous not wanting to leave your housemates and friends. But if you live your life for someone else, you never get to live it for you. And that's what it's all about You can totally get through this- I've been paying attention to you for almost two challenges, and you can do anything! This will be a walk in the (theme) park for you. Crossing my fingers and toes for good news!! Let us all know what the outcome is!

 

[JacksLilWench]

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 can tell you as a CNA, one of the big things we learn is skin care and how to maintain skin integrity. Some people don't realize how important it can be. I make sure to wash my face twice a day and put on lotion before I go to bed. I also try to drink as much water as possible to stay hydrated from the inside out.

 

[tigger813]

Had a nice day with Mom shopping today. She bought a nice dress. I got Brian a Christmas present (Star Wars Operation for $12.49) and then I also bought the latest Harry Potter Scene It with clips from all 8 movies for $14.99. I'll give that to the family when I get home Saturday as we can play it together this weekend! I also got some stuff at Bath and Body Works. Hopefully we will get over to the Chatham Hill Winery so I can pick up some Mango wine to take home!

Probably going to watch a movie tonight. I brought several with me. I may got take a nap and/or read for awhile. I had a chipotle chicken wrap at the food court at the mall with some fries and then we picked up Italian food on our way home this afternoon. I had some chicken parmesan and spaghetti and of course foccaccia! Sooooo yummy!

Meeting a friend of Mom and Dad's at a farmer's market on Thursday for lunch.

Time to get comfy for the rest of the night!

TTFN

 

[goldcupmom]

Sorry I've been MIA - went to Iowa 10/4 for a wedding and trying to get back in the groove.

Rejoined WW today. I was NOT a pleasant WI, but always oK to start over. Thankfully, not at the beginning.

I haven't caught up, & likely won't, but glad we are doing well at retention.

Cam, I am SO sad & sorry about your surgery & knee problems. Praying they can do something for you. You've been thru so much! Hang in there!

Hope everyone is having a good week. I continue to battle metatarsalgia & Plantar fascitis in BOTH feet, but won't give up walking. It's my stress buster! I do 3-5 miles/day up & down hills or I go NUTS!

October Exercise thread is pretty darned quiet! I'll post November around the 28th. MOVE everyone! Just DO it!

 

[my3princes]

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!

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.

Deb I'm glad you dropped concessions, that's great that you put your self first!! A lot of us don't know how to say no which is how we get derailed, so Props to you my friend!

Cam I am sooo sorry you are having to deal with all this pain. What did the Dr say about the next step? I hope you get answers soon so you can be on the road to a permanent recovery.

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

Cobbler Thanks!! It is a very true interpretation of my family especially when the timing is right for DH and DS15's smilies. They most certainly keep me on my toes!

DH is jealous of your barn or maybe it's of the Model T's in your barn. He asked if you have Model T touring?

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 can tell you as a CNA, one of the big things we learn is skin care and how to maintain skin integrity. Some people don't realize how important it can be. I make sure to wash my face twice a day and put on lotion before I go to bed. I also try to drink as much water as possible to stay hydrated from the inside out.

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.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

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 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.

DH is jealous of your barn or maybe it's of the Model T's in your barn. He asked if you have Model T touring?

We (well dad) currently has a 26 pick up truck, a 1921 Center door, an WWI field ambulance (just finished that), and 1912 Mother in Law roadster.
We (DH and I) used to own a 1926 Fordor.
I'm sure he's owned touring cars sometime in the last 50+ years.

I'll try to upload my pics from the party and show you what he has tomorrow.

 

[buzz5985]

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 can tell you as a CNA, one of the big things we learn is skin care and how to maintain skin integrity. Some people don't realize how important it can be. I make sure to wash my face twice a day and put on lotion before I go to bed. I also try to drink as much water as possible to stay hydrated from the inside out.

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.

Wii Boxing is an AWESOME stress-buster! I get so into all the Wii sports.
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?

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

I will not be around much that next 2 weeks. I am currently in the middle of a test at work and that means 14 hour days and I am working the next 11 days straight before a day off. To think I volunteered for that one. What was I thinking???

On top of that poor DS14 was recently diagnosed with kyphosis and we need to start physical therapy and pick up his back brace. Then DH made an appointment for his colonoscopy during this time too. So I can't take the day off if he needs me to. Guess there isn't much I could do for him anyway.

So good luck with your journeys. And if the first page isn't updated in a timely manner, forgive me, I promise to get to it as soon as possible.

Janis

 

[ougrad86]

I don't know - I may have you all beat. I remember seeing Bambi at the Meadow Glen Drive In in Medford, MA. Not the original release LOL (1942) But it must have been the mid 60's. I remember being in my PJ's, bringing our pillows.

We probably saw it about the same time, but I am thinking I was pretty young...so early part of the 60's? - maybe about 5 yr old? Not sure if I saw one before then, but I don't remember it. We did not go to many movie either, it was a bit of a trek back then and money issues, have seen alot of the classics when they started coming out on VHS!

QOTD 10/17- What are some of your stress-busting techniques? Do you have a special CD you listen to in the car? Do you like to get regular pedicures? Do you take a pottery class? Maybe even a kick-boxing class!

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.

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.

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time right now. I hope all goes well with Nick and the therapist and Hunter talking to the dean. Read further about his injury, sounds like it is on its way to healing well. But it looks like things are starting to turn around; take care and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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.

So sorry about last years. Know how horrible it is with that joint, and to find out that something like that did not take. It sounds like he did some repair...hope the rest of it will be easier.

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!

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.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Gretchen dont' worry about your friends and housemates! They should be thrilled with your opportunity to go the Disney. The college program is awesome, I have a few friends who have done it. They all love it!

I hope you get in!!!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Turn it on and crank it up!! I would be freaking out if I were you, too. Your mom is right, if you're not happy where you are, you should change it. And I can understand being nervous not wanting to leave your housemates and friends. But if you live your life for someone else, you never get to live it for you. And that's what it's all about You can totally get through this- I've been paying attention to you for almost two challenges, and you can do anything! This will be a walk in the (theme) park for you. Crossing my fingers and toes for good news!! Let us all know what the outcome is!

Gretchen dont' worry about your friends and housemates! They should be thrilled with your opportunity to go the Disney. The college program is awesome, I have a few friends who have done it. They all love it!

I hope you get in!!!

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.

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!

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.

 

[donac]

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.