Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Team Challenge for Losers and Maintainers!!!

[50sjayne]

Am feeling much better, but who knows what 4 hrs of work will do to me....

Found my fitness pal online when I went to tally up calories. When I did the initital questions I put very active because normally I am but not the last week. I wonder if it was taking in to consideration that I was really active. If so my results are terrifying. I should only be eating 1200 calories a day to lose weight, this week it's been between 1300 and 2200 and very little activity. I found out some things I didn't realize though like there's a lot more calories in rice than I thought...
I really like the format too. Well-- off to finish getting ready for work.

 

[buzz5985]

Janis- I'll take 4/20-4/26...kids are on vacation so I will have some extra time in the mornings to post, etc!

Thank you!!!

Hello to all my Biggest Loser comrades.

This has been a crazy week as I prepare for my vacation...which officially starts in just a few hours. I have been away fom the Boards but ot away from the challenge.

I am excited to report a loss of 5 pounds this week. I had a good week though busy.

I shared with my Donald friends that one of my reasons for wanting to lose weight is that I want to be able to fly on an airplane without having to ask for an extension for the seat belt. Well in only a few hours I will be on a plane and will see how successful I have been in reacing this goal. I feel very confident about it actually but I can imagine how wonderful the feeling will be if/when the seat belt simply goes, CLICK¨

I will do my best to report in over the vacation but no guaratees on that. Though I will guarantee that I will keep the challenge in mind and strive to maintain if not lose while I am on the ships.

Good luck to all on the scale today.

Christopher

I am sure you will hear that CLICK!!! Have a wonderful trip!!

I have a food question for everyone. Wether you count calories or points, what is your percentage for each meal or snack?
You don't have to share your number if you don't want to, but I'd like to know how you space it out.
I was aiming for 33/33/33% to be across the board but no I'm not sure how to do that. It seems like dinner is still way up there percentage wise which doesn't seem right. Right now I have my fitnesspal aimed at 1200 a day, not sure if that's a right number either but it seems accurate.

Any suggestions, comments?

I bought a Biggest Loser Journal and this is what is in the book. Take your current weight and multiply that by 7. That's how many calories a day you need to lose weight. Divide that total by 4. So say you came up with 1800 for your calorie allotment. 1800 divided by 4 = 450. So for each meal you have a 450 calorie budget. Take the 4th 450 divide it by 2 = 225 - that is your budget for snacks. So Breakfast 450, snack 250, lunch 450, snack 250, dinner 450 = 1800.

Janis

 

[buzz5985]

April 1 is almost upon us. It's time to grab your measuring tape and send in your WIN! numbers.

Janis

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I bought a Biggest Loser Journal and this is what is in the book. Take your current weight and multiply that by 7. That's how many calories a day you need to lose weight. Divide that total by 4. So say you came up with 1800 for your calorie allotment. 1800 divided by 4 = 450. So for each meal you have a 450 calorie budget. Take the 4th 450 divide it by 2 = 225 - that is your budget for snacks. So Breakfast 450, snack 250, lunch 450, snack 250, dinner 450 = 1800.

Janis

OK that seems to make sense, so my calories should be 1337 so /4 is 334. So I'm pretty close to on target with breakfast but I should probably move my yogurt to my morning snack, that number would be perfect. I'll try to change things up for a few weeks and see that helps.
Thanks Janis!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Thanks Everyone! Today has turned okay decently well. There was one moment where I thought an erruption would occur, but the next interaction I initiated was fine. Phew! I think she was disappointed that I didn't eat any cake, but it wasn't GF and it has plenty of milk in it. I already feel a little off and I don't want things to get any worse. I'm suspecting TOM will arrive in the morning. Actually, I'm hoping TOM will arrive in the morning. It would explain why I was so exhausted today.

I'm hoping for a decently restorative sleep tonight. I slept okay last night as far as nightmares go, but I still woke up plenty of times. I cannot wait for my next med check.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone! Thanks again!

 

[belledreamer]

Ok, I probably went over calories today with dinner, but I got a great workout in with weights and cardio so even if I did, it wasn't by much. And it was a good thing I did my workout earlier cause there's no way I'd be doing it now.

DDad surprised me and DM with taking us out to a hibachi dinner tonight. I had scallops with veggies and fried rice. O...M...G! It was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I didn't over-stuff myself, drank water, and passed on frozen custard when dad decided he wanted dessert. I'm finally mastering self-control!

Already had my shower so I think I'm going to climb into bed and watch a movie tonight.

Good night all!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Today was the last day of my long term subbing at DD12s school for the guidance secretary. I was working with a great group of people and really enjoyed it. The principal called me into her office and said some very nice things to me about what a good job I have done and gave me a special pin to wear on my ID lanyard. I was in tears. It was completely unexpected. The guidance counselors threw me a little going away breakfast and gave me a sweet card and a gift. I really was just so surprised by it all-- I am a sub, this is what I do, I come in when you need me and do all I can to help out, be it in a classroom or now as a secretary. Usually the only way we know we did a good job is if they call us back another time. It is a warm fuzzy feeling to be appreciated.

The little breakfast break they did threw a little kink in my eating schedule! But they were so nice and didn't get anything "bad"-- there was yogurt and fruit, some pretzels and OJ and coffee. My boss had been asking me last week about what I eat in the mornings but we have discussed that a lot because her young daughter is having weight and health issues so I didn't think anything of it. It is great to have your diet respected. Of course I don't drink OJ and the yogurt was full sugar but I had a little of both and it worked out okay. Good thing I switched to WW though because it would have been bad on South Beach. Of course DD16 said "They threw you a party with HEALTHY foods? That is pathetic!"

BUT, my points are still totally screwed up for the day. I ended up really really hungry (probably from the high carb yogurt and fruit and having my schedule thrown off) so I ate more than I should have later in the day. With the dinner I had planned I would have been out of weekly points, with one more day left, and not even for the full meal. BUT DH overcooked the roast. I put it in, set the thermometer and ran out to buy some bday presents for parties tomorrow. Told him to listen for the alarm. Came home to the alarm beeping and the roast over 30 degrees higher than it should have been Had to come up with a plan B so decided to just do a healthy (low point!) broccoli soup for myself and homemade spring rolls and rice for everyone else. Of course I did cave and eat a Spring Rolls so now I have to figure out the points for it. I think that may put me back to almost no weekly points for tomorrow. I really have needed at least 5 of those points per day. And I have to figure out what to do with an overcooked roast. I will probably cut it up into chunks or strips and use it on salads.

Sounds like we are going to meet my in laws out for dinner tomorrow night. Need to figure out where and plan my meals to account for it. I am having a difficult time staying within my points every day. I divided my weekly points up to add more to each day but still I am hungry a lot more than I was (of course I also wasn't losing before and I am now). I know that fruit is "free" but the sugar and carbs just make me hungrier so I am still trying to limit it. Our fresh veggies have been really crappy lately and I don't really like frozen or canned so that makes them not very appealing. I love salads but most salad dressings make me want to gag, especially the light ones, so my "free" veggie salad becomes a Points disaster when it is all done.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I am so tired! Had to pick DS1 up at the aiport at 12:45 AM. Got home at 2:30 and had to be up at 7 to take DH to work. Went back to bed but the phone rang at 9:30 (stupid solicitor). Had my alarm set for 10 cuz DS2 had flute lesson across town at 11. Maybe I can squeeze a nap in before my eye doc appt at 4.

I am not sending in my weight because it is a huge gain! TOM arrived very unexpectedly while I was out of town. Nothing like twice in a month! ugh Bring on menopause!!!

Had a wonderful visit with in laws and all the family. Got to see all 7 of my great nieces/nephews, including the 10 week old twins. They were little dolls. DS2 was the master at settling them down and putting them to sleep. Niece was ecstatic because while we were holding them she got to put the laundry away! Amazing the things that excite you once you have kids! Got to see 5 of the 6 nieces/nephews and my father in law was doing really well. His progress after the stroke is amazing. The drive over and back was pretty good. The pavement was bare even though it snowed the entire time over the mountain pass. Yesterday coming home it was still bare but the wind was shaking the car and it was just pouring buckets. I was really hoping DS1 would have gotten a ride into town from the airport. Who needs sleep?!

QOTDs that I remember: I love stretching out on my porch swing and reading during the summer. I am an emotional eater.

Liz- glad you enjoyed your cheeseburger

Congrats to those in onederland!!

I've got to take a nap!

You made me tired just reading your post. I hope you got a nap!

Thanks Everyone! Today has turned okay decently well. There was one moment where I thought an erruption would occur, but the next interaction I initiated was fine. Phew! I think she was disappointed that I didn't eat any cake, but it wasn't GF and it has plenty of milk in it. I already feel a little off and I don't want things to get any worse. I'm suspecting TOM will arrive in the morning. Actually, I'm hoping TOM will arrive in the morning. It would explain why I was so exhausted today.

I'm hoping for a decently restorative sleep tonight. I slept okay last night as far as nightmares go, but I still woke up plenty of times. I cannot wait for my next med check.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone! Thanks again!

Glad your day went well CC!

Ok, I probably went over calories today with dinner, but I got a great workout in with weights and cardio so even if I did, it wasn't by much. And it was a good thing I did my workout earlier cause there's no way I'd be doing it now.

DDad surprised me and DM with taking us out to a hibachi dinner tonight. I had scallops with veggies and fried rice. O...M...G! It was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I didn't over-stuff myself, drank water, and passed on frozen custard when dad decided he wanted dessert. I'm finally mastering self-control!

Already had my shower so I think I'm going to climb into bed and watch a movie tonight.

Good night all!

That is great self control! I know this is one of my weaknesses. We don't go out to dinner often ... so when we do, I throw my diet out the door.

lovetoscrap ... What a nice day for you. Sounds like you were working for great people.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

We are taking a road trip to Cleveland tomorrow to check out a college my son got into. I am sorry but I won't be able to respond to anyone tomorrow. I will try to catch up on Sunday. Stay on the path ...

Here is the QOTD for Saturday, March 31.

Answer one of the following questions about exercising:

What stands in the way of my workouts?
Do I have a legitimate reason for skipping a workout?
How could I reward myself for working out?

 

[trinaweena]

I bought a Biggest Loser Journal and this is what is in the book. Take your current weight and multiply that by 7. That's how many calories a day you need to lose weight. Divide that total by 4. So say you came up with 1800 for your calorie allotment. 1800 divided by 4 = 450. So for each meal you have a 450 calorie budget. Take the 4th 450 divide it by 2 = 225 - that is your budget for snacks. So Breakfast 450, snack 250, lunch 450, snack 250, dinner 450 = 1800.

Janis

Ok, if that's true than that's scary. I did the math, apparently I need to eat 934 calories a day to lose weight. That's way too low! I usually try to eat 1200 a day when i'm actually tracking. Lately I just go way over and way under.

I had a gain this week big said face, especially after my huge loss last week! i've been getting a few too many comments from co workers who never see me that i'm getting "too skinny". I don't know what to do anymore. Do I look good and feel better? Yes. Am i happy with my weight? No. Will 9 lbs make much of a difference? Probably not. Do I still want to lose it and reach my goal. YES!

A co worker asked me if i really wanted to lose or if i just needed to tone, and i said i probably just needed to tone. Either way I've been falling into some bad habits and I'm going to make a few tiny changes this week and see how I do. I need to work slowly and not just jump into it.

1) work out for at least 20 minutes a day. Before I got injured and before I started having stomach problems, I was in a great workout routine and it made me feel really good. Now my biggest excuse is I don't have time. While its true my time is limited, if I have time to watch a tv show I have time to walk for 20 minutes. I'm not going to make myself do anything strenous, just 20 minutes of SOMETHING

2) I'm really bad about eating certian things, next week I'm going to try and make sure I practice some healthy eating habits. Eat at least 2 salads during the week (I really hate salad, I think it's cause mine are always so boring). Have one fish meal, have one vegetarian meal. Little things to slowlyl change the bad food habits I've been developing.

3) WRITE DOWN WHAT I EAT. Self explanatory

4) Take 15 minutes a day for ME time. Read a book, surf the internet, whatever. I've been having a really hard time lately not feeling guilty when i do something that isn't related to homework or work. I played with my dogs today and realized i hadn't actually thrown a ball around with them in a LONG time. I need to take just 15 minutes a day and detach from school work.

Thats all for next week and i will slowly add more little habits. I also have a ten page paper to write next week so you know..that will be fun.

Tomorrow is a homework day. I was supposed to get most of it done tonight, but work asked me to come in, and i really needed the money (so badly). I was able to do some homework at work but not as much as i wanted to get done. Just have to tell myself its ok, and to relax

Everyone have a great weekend. I'm actually going to try and stay away from the boards tomorrow because i want to get as much writing done as i can.

 

[::Snow_White::]

We are taking a road trip to Cleveland tomorrow to check out a college my son got into. I am sorry but I won't be able to respond to anyone tomorrow. I will try to catch up on Sunday. Stay on the path ...

Here is the QOTD for Saturday, March 31.

Answer one of the following questions about exercising:

What stands in the way of my workouts?
Do I have a legitimate reason for skipping a workout?
How could I reward myself for working out?

Hm. Well, on the last one I really don't have any reward for working out. I don't have money that I like to spare so buying things for working out all week or something isn't what I want to do. Usually I just think of the workout as the reward! Sometimes I think of food but then I remember it's not suppose to be a reward. I guess my best reward is since it's usually in the evenings is I crawl into bed and watch my favorite tv show!

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Good morning everyone!

My 5k is in just a couple hours!!
I was so nervous yesterday but I think I've calmed down and hopefully I can make it without passing out. I found out one of my teachers from high school is running for the first time, so at least I won't be alone!

Have a great day, I'll check in after I finish!

 

[Sunshineminnie]

Here is the QOTD for Saturday, March 31.

Answer one of the following questions about exercising:

What stands in the way of my workouts?
Do I have a legitimate reason for skipping a workout?
How could I reward myself for working out?

I stand in the way of my workouts. If I try to work out later in the day, I really can find any excuse in the world not to.

usually don't have a legitimate reason.

I could reward myself with new running shirts/shorts/gear if I hit a certain number of workouts each month.

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Good morning everyone!

My 5k is in just a couple hours!!
I was so nervous yesterday but I think I've calmed down and hopefully I can make it without passing out. I found out one of my teachers from high school is running for the first time, so at least I won't be alone!

Have a great day, I'll check in after I finish!

Good luck with your 5k! You will be find. It will amaze you have fast it goes on race day. It's just so much fun! Can't wait to hear how it goes! Enjoy every minute of it!

Hi everyone!

Wow, this thread is busy, busy, busy since we merged!:good vibes

Today is my last double workout with Jillian's Body Revolution! I have really enjoyed the process and results so far.

It is beautiful here today. My DD is at a retreat. Lucky girl. The camp they are going to is wonderful! I think my DS, DH and I are going to get the camper and boat ready for the summer. I'm going to tend my garden. I can't believe how much I've been able to plant already. It's not even April!

My DS is starting to throw shot and discus so I think we'll go to the park and watch him throw. It will be so great to be outside!

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

 

[DisNorth]

My 5k is in just a couple hours!!
I was so nervous yesterday but I think I've calmed down and hopefully I can make it without passing out. I found out one of my teachers from high school is running for the first time, so at least I won't be alone!

Have a great day, I'll check in after I finish!

Can't wait to hear how it goes!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I used to stand in my own way but I've finally found my way back to consistent exercise! I have been doing the elliptical almost everyday for the past few weeks. I feel great after I do it most days. I push myself to do more each day. The time flew by this morning. I had to stop as I had to get ready for work. I will do more this afternoon when I get home from work again.

Did my 30 minutes burning 400 calories. I was watching Muppets Take Manhattan which made it go by so fast! Started my day with my shake and tea and aloe. I'm having more water now. I made myself an eggplant rollup for lunch with a little cheese and pesto. I'm planning on pancakes and sausage for supper. I have to pick up more pancake mix while I'm out. We are going to see some friends tomorrow afternoon so I will have to plan my food accordingly. Ash wants to go see Chicago at the high school tonight . Several of her friends are in it. I was hoping to stay in tonight but she is really looking forward to going.

I just started some laundry and I have to head back to work in a little while for 1 or 2 chair massages. I'll pick up Izzie from her sleepover on my way and then I will take her to get her haircut before we come home. We are supposed to clean out the garage today and then go to the dump and get rid of some stuff. Wishing it would warm up and stay warm so I can put my acs in but that's not looking like it's in the cards just yet. We had a little bit of snow this morning.

I think I'll fix myself some more tea as I'm feeling sleepy!

TTFN

 

[::Snow_White::]

Good luck with your 5k! You will be find. It will amaze you have fast it goes on race day. It's just so much fun! Can't wait to hear how it goes! Enjoy every minute of it!

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Thanks!!

Well, I'm back!! My goal was to finish with a time of about 45 minutes. The first time I did a 5k in my hometown it took me 50 minutes 2 weeks ago. I finished this one in....39:14!!

I am so excited! It was pretty fun, even though my legs were killing me at about 1.5 miles. I was in the back of the pack and I had the road to myself for awhile, but I wasn't last and I think my time is awesome! I did walk at many points. My stomach was cramping up after awhile, but it wore off at about mile 2 luckily. The one thing that bothered me was the water at 1.5 miles. I was so thirsty by the time I got there, I really needed something before then. Anyway, I kept my number I wore and I got a little certificate for completing it. Yay!

 

[belledreamer]

Thanks!!

Well, I'm back!! My goal was to finish with a time of about 45 minutes. The first time I did a 5k in my hometown it took me 50 minutes 2 weeks ago. I finished this one in....39:14!!

I am so excited! It was pretty fun, even though my legs were killing me at about 1.5 miles. I was in the back of the pack and I had the road to myself for awhile, but I wasn't last and I think my time is awesome! I did walk at many points. My stomach was cramping up after awhile, but it wore off at about mile 2 luckily. The one thing that bothered me was the water at 1.5 miles. I was so thirsty by the time I got there, I really needed something before then. Anyway, I kept my number I wore and I got a little certificate for completing it. Yay!

Congrats! And awesome time! I think that about a 12.5 mm pace right? Great job keeping going even when it was hard.

 

[50sjayne]

We are taking a road trip to Cleveland tomorrow to check out a college my son got into. I am sorry but I won't be able to respond to anyone tomorrow. I will try to catch up on Sunday. Stay on the path ...

Here is the QOTD for Saturday, March 31.

Answer one of the following questions about exercising:

What stands in the way of my workouts?
Do I have a legitimate reason for skipping a workout?
How could I reward myself for working out?

This is a good question for me today as I sit here debating whether or not to go do a work out light. I'm feeling well enough to but I also have to work tonight and I don't want to be dragging later. I'm thinking just an easy 1/2 hour on the elliptical, then a few reps on the arm and abs. I'm sure I'm going to have to go lighter on the weights since I haven't worked out for weeks. My reward will be the shower and the jacuzzi of course.

Thanks!!

Well, I'm back!! My goal was to finish with a time of about 45 minutes. The first time I did a 5k in my hometown it took me 50 minutes 2 weeks ago. I finished this one in....39:14!!

I am so excited! It was pretty fun, even though my legs were killing me at about 1.5 miles. I was in the back of the pack and I had the road to myself for awhile, but I wasn't last and I think my time is awesome! I did walk at many points. My stomach was cramping up after awhile, but it wore off at about mile 2 luckily. The one thing that bothered me was the water at 1.5 miles. I was so thirsty by the time I got there, I really needed something before then. Anyway, I kept my number I wore and I got a little certificate for completing it. Yay!

 

[Disneyluvr]

Today was the last day of my long term subbing at DD12s school for the guidance secretary. I was working with a great group of people and really enjoyed it. The principal called me into her office and said some very nice things to me about what a good job I have done and gave me a special pin to wear on my ID lanyard. I was in tears. It was completely unexpected. The guidance counselors threw me a little going away breakfast and gave me a sweet card and a gift. I really was just so surprised by it all-- I am a sub, this is what I do, I come in when you need me and do all I can to help out, be it in a classroom or now as a secretary. Usually the only way we know we did a good job is if they call us back another time. It is a warm fuzzy feeling to be appreciated.

The little breakfast break they did threw a little kink in my eating schedule! But they were so nice and didn't get anything "bad"-- there was yogurt and fruit, some pretzels and OJ and coffee. My boss had been asking me last week about what I eat in the mornings but we have discussed that a lot because her young daughter is having weight and health issues so I didn't think anything of it. It is great to have your diet respected. Of course I don't drink OJ and the yogurt was full sugar but I had a little of both and it worked out okay. Good thing I switched to WW though because it would have been bad on South Beach. Of course DD16 said "They threw you a party with HEALTHY foods? That is pathetic!"

BUT, my points are still totally screwed up for the day. I ended up really really hungry (probably from the high carb yogurt and fruit and having my schedule thrown off) so I ate more than I should have later in the day. With the dinner I had planned I would have been out of weekly points, with one more day left, and not even for the full meal. BUT DH overcooked the roast. I put it in, set the thermometer and ran out to buy some bday presents for parties tomorrow. Told him to listen for the alarm. Came home to the alarm beeping and the roast over 30 degrees higher than it should have been Had to come up with a plan B so decided to just do a healthy (low point!) broccoli soup for myself and homemade spring rolls and rice for everyone else. Of course I did cave and eat a Spring Rolls so now I have to figure out the points for it. I think that may put me back to almost no weekly points for tomorrow. I really have needed at least 5 of those points per day. And I have to figure out what to do with an overcooked roast. I will probably cut it up into chunks or strips and use it on salads.

Sounds like we are going to meet my in laws out for dinner tomorrow night. Need to figure out where and plan my meals to account for it. I am having a difficult time staying within my points every day. I divided my weekly points up to add more to each day but still I am hungry a lot more than I was (of course I also wasn't losing before and I am now). I know that fruit is "free" but the sugar and carbs just make me hungrier so I am still trying to limit it. Our fresh veggies have been really crappy lately and I don't really like frozen or canned so that makes them not very appealing. I love salads but most salad dressings make me want to gag, especially the light ones, so my "free" veggie salad becomes a Points disaster when it is all done.

Have you tried the "Simply Filling" plan on WW? My leader was just explaining it at our last meeting and it sounded good. You can do it one day at a time or everyday. You don't have to count points you just eat all the filling foods, the ones that have a green triangle in the book. you can have as much as you want of those foods. if you do have something that does not have a green triangle than you count the usual points and they come from your extra 49 pts for the week. You do not still get the daily allowance pts.

 

[mikamah]

Thanks!!

Well, I'm back!! My goal was to finish with a time of about 45 minutes. The first time I did a 5k in my hometown it took me 50 minutes 2 weeks ago. I finished this one in....39:14!!

I am so excited! It was pretty fun, even though my legs were killing me at about 1.5 miles. I was in the back of the pack and I had the road to myself for awhile, but I wasn't last and I think my time is awesome! I did walk at many points. My stomach was cramping up after awhile, but it wore off at about mile 2 luckily. The one thing that bothered me was the water at 1.5 miles. I was so thirsty by the time I got there, I really needed something before then. Anyway, I kept my number I wore and I got a little certificate for completing it. Yay!

Congratulation Kayla!! You must just feel amazing. What a fantastic time, so much quicker than the last one. So proud of you. You are doing such a great job with the running.

We are headed to WDW April 4--13. Will anyone else be there then? Gretchen do you know your schedule for then?

OMG that's just 4 days away!! You and your family must be getting soooo excited. Where are you staying? You might have already shared on the Mickey thread, but I'd love to hear details. I'm living vicariously through all the rest of you with disney trips this year.

Happy Friday friends!

Just wanting to let you all know that our home computer crashed and that combined with my laptop that died earlier this month, means that I am limited as to my computer access! Plus I have had another busy week, so I haven't been able to pop on much.

I should be able to pop on tonight or over the weekend on my Ipad. I just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive!

I'm at work right now and have a few minutes, so I will try to at least read back a bit, but probably won't have time for replies.

I'll TTYL over the weekend! ..........................P

Hope the computer is salvageable and fixed soon. So frustrating. Miss you.

I apologize for posting Healthy Habits so late. I had some mom drama last night and I left the house. I didn't "run away" or anything like that. I simply pretended to have something to do. I needed to handle my emotions away from her. She said something about looking for a job and it really stung. I am trying to come to terms with the idea that she doesn't think before she says anything, but so far, I'm just getting angrier and angrier.

Then, I woke up feeling terrible-physically. I was sweating profusely and I felt awful. I kept falling back to sleep and didn't get up until after 8 AM. I've slept much longer, but what would have been smart was to get up and have something to drink.

Today is my mother's birthday and so my goal for the day is to not ruin it for her. I know that no matter how hard I try, something will go wrong and it will be my fault. I also know that it is really her fault. I better get going working on having the "perfect" day.

Have a great, OP day everyone!

I hope your day went well yesterday. No apologies necessary. Thank you for all you do for the hh and this challenge. And thanks for being a fantastic coach last week. Hope you are feeling better today.

I've FINALLY and officially reached ONE-derland!!!

ONE-DERLAND!!! I am so very happy for you!!!!

Hi!

My name is Fran and I will be your coach for the week. I picked this week since I am on Spring Break starting on Saturday.

I will probably post the QOTD in the evenings and reply to people throughout the day.

QOTD for Friday, March 30

Select one statement that is you. Now, decide how you could change this statement for at least one week.

I am a junk-food junkie.
I eat under stress.
I eat for other reasons besides being hungry.
I skip meals.

Thanks for coaching this week, Fran. I hope you have a good trip checking out the college today.

I eat for other reasons than being hungry. I need to make a meal plan, write down all that I eat, and stick with it longer than a day.

This has been a crazy week as I prepare for my vacation...which officially starts in just a few hours. I have been away fom the Boards but ot away from the challenge.
I shared with my Donald friends that one of my reasons for wanting to lose weight is that I want to be able to fly on an airplane without having to ask for an extension for the seat belt. Well in only a few hours I will be on a plane and will see how successful I have been in reacing this goal. I feel very confident about it actually but I can imagine how wonderful the feeling will be if/when the seat belt simply goes, CLICK¨

Christopher

Hope you had a safe and relaxing flight, and you have an amazing vacation!!!! Color me Lime green with envy!!!

QOTD for Thursday, 3/29: Now that spring has started, we can think about summer. What is it about summer that you love the most? You are welcome to have more than one thing.

2 weeks vacation!!

Good afternoon everyone!

It's been a busy week, and today I had a relaxign morning going through old photos for my nieces graduation scrapbook. I had 9 boxes, and still have the past 6 or 7 years on the computer to go through. It was fun though reliving lots of memories. We just took a long walk with the dog, and figured I'd check in here before getting some house work done. We are going to see the Lorax tonigh and out to supper at panera.

Hope you're all enjoying your weekends!!

 

[MelindaRuns]

Thanks!!

Well, I'm back!! My goal was to finish with a time of about 45 minutes. The first time I did a 5k in my hometown it took me 50 minutes 2 weeks ago. I finished this one in....39:14!!

I am so excited! It was pretty fun, even though my legs were killing me at about 1.5 miles. I was in the back of the pack and I had the road to myself for awhile, but I wasn't last and I think my time is awesome! I did walk at many points. My stomach was cramping up after awhile, but it wore off at about mile 2 luckily. The one thing that bothered me was the water at 1.5 miles. I was so thirsty by the time I got there, I really needed something before then. Anyway, I kept my number I wore and I got a little certificate for completing it. Yay!

Woo hoo! Great job! That is awesome!

QOTD: I used to stand in my own way but I've finally found my way back to consistent exercise! I have been doing the elliptical almost everyday for the past few weeks. I feel great after I do it most days. I push myself to do more each day. The time flew by this morning. I had to stop as I had to get ready for work. I will do more this afternoon when I get home from work again.

Did my 30 minutes burning 400 calories. I was watching Muppets Take Manhattan which made it go by so fast! Started my day with my shake and tea and aloe. I'm having more water now. I made myself an eggplant rollup for lunch with a little cheese and pesto. I'm planning on pancakes and sausage for supper. I have to pick up more pancake mix while I'm out. We are going to see some friends tomorrow afternoon so I will have to plan my food accordingly. Ash wants to go see Chicago at the high school tonight . Several of her friends are in it. I was hoping to stay in tonight but she is really looking forward to going.

I just started some laundry and I have to head back to work in a little while for 1 or 2 chair massages. I'll pick up Izzie from her sleepover on my way and then I will take her to get her haircut before we come home. We are supposed to clean out the garage today and then go to the dump and get rid of some stuff. Wishing it would warm up and stay warm so I can put my acs in but that's not looking like it's in the cards just yet. We had a little bit of snow this morning.

I think I'll fix myself some more tea as I'm feeling sleepy!

TTFN

Congrats on the consistent exercise! And that eggplant rollup sounds way yummy!

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Today has been a great day so far! I ran over 4 miles with my DD13, and DD11 (almost 12) ran 5 miles, and my DS14 ran 8 trail miles in an hour and 14 minutes. Now we are getting ready for DD13, and DD11's birthday parties (held together at my house tonight). And we will be watching the Kentucky-Louisville game at 5:00 central time just before guests arrive. I hope everyone has a great day, as well!