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

[tigger813]

Ugh... Yuck night tonight. No one felt like cooking so we ordered pizza for dinner tonight... Ooh... I only had two pieces and I went to the gym afterwards, but now I'm laid up nauseous in bed and I'm sure it's the pizza. Guess pepperoni, mushrooms and bacon weren't a good idea...

Going to try to get still and get some sleep. This may be a long night folks...

Has anybody else had that same situation; eating something not so healthy you haven't had in a long time only for your body to totally reject it?

I have felt like that many times in the past. If I eat regular ice cream I feel like that and regular soda. Your body has learned what's good for it! When we eat bad stuff on the weekends I usually feel not so great in the morning.

Hope you are feeling better!

Saturday QOTD:What is your favorite form of exercise? I know, crazy question, but there must be something we have all come to like to do! It can be as simple as walking!

I like walking with my dogs. Since I injured my back it is the only thing I am really able to do right now. It is not very effective for weight loss though. I used to like to play tennis.

Hoping your back feels better soon! Can't wait to get together with you!



Woohoo I successfully multi-quoted!!! Got to get better at this!

Just put a slow cooker chicken recipe I found online in the pot. It's from all recipes. I had to make my own Italian salad dressing and luckily we had all the spices for it! It will turn out like a pulled chicken. I had taken chicken out of the freezer this morning. The great thing is the recipe called for the chicken to be frozen. It also has bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar in it. If it turns out good I will share the recipe with you!

Just put lunch in the oven as we need to leave here around 11:45 for the afternoon soccer game! I'm going to have a shake and a protein bar. I'm trying to stay OP as much as possible today so I can have a drink tonight. I had a very small one last night. I was up a tad this morning but that was ok after dinner out last night.

Stay strong and positive everyone! I'll post when we get back from the soccer game!

TTFN

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Woo hoo, Karen! I'm so happy for you!

As someone who spent years trudging through the women's departments looking for things I could wear I can totally appreciate how absolutely WONDERFUL you feel! You go, girl! There's no stopping you now!

Thanks Lisa!!! I am absolutely thrilled! I'm wearing the ensemble right now....sooo cute I hate to sweat in it!!

Congrats Buffy and Karen on the new sizes! That is awesome! So proud of you!

Good luck Lisa on your 5 mile race on Sunday! Let us know how it goes. We will all be rooting for you!

Melinda

Thanks Melinda!! Rooting for YOU as you race this weekend!!! Go Go Go!!

That's awesome Karen!! I did the same thing at Lane Bryant. I walked in, really shopping for bras, and I realized all their stuff was to big. I've never been able to wear their pants but I always wore the shirts, nope to blousy for me! That's why I love these new St John's Bay shirts. I teetered on getting the XL but said what the heck, let's try the Large and see if it works, if not I can bring it back. So glad I went with the Large, the XL probably would have fit ok but after the undergarment shopping disappointment I needed a boost!

Oh and I put my Danskin XL shorts on today, to big! I had to cinch the string thing in them. WOOHOO! Makes up for the scale not moving!

Buffy...I know the feeling!!! I'm not completely out of the Lane Bryant is falling off my body arena yet...especially since I am still at 38DDD in the tops/bra, but it was such a nice surprise! Someday I will be back in a Large and say goodbye to the XL forever!! Have you gotten yourself professionally measured for a bra recently? With the weight loss you may be in a completely different band and/or cup size! I went to Nordstroms and got measured and tried on a few bras. Way too expensive to buy there, but I found that I was wearing the wrong band and cup size! I hope your next experience buying bras is "uplifting!"

How is everyone?

Sorry I have been MIA. Between my Spring Break trip home, starting the new job assignment, and getting a nasty stomach bug that knocked me out for several days the beginning of the week I have not had much time to get online.

The new job assignment has been great. I am learning a lot about how to do the job and getting some great experience. The school district even gave me my own email account and computer access. It looks like I will definitely be staying at this sub assignment until the end of the school year (mid June). This position actually works the entire month of June so I am not sure if they will ask me to stay on. I have no idea how that works with subbing after the school year is over, but they really do need to have a secretary there.

I was up a few pounds but 3 days of stomach virus took care of that! Since anything that upsets the delicate balance of my system sets off my IBS I am back to only tolerating small amounts of bland and white. Rice, potato, grits and toast. I haven't tracked WW points in a few weeks because it was either not possible or no point to it. The good news is that the stronger medicine regimen that the Dr put me on for flare ups seems to be helping so hopefully things will be back to normal pretty quick.


DD16 is in Orlando right now at Universal with her school Band. They are marching there tomorrow morning. They have been gone since Wednesday and have been to SeaWorld and Universal today and tomorrow before they head home tomorrow night. She is having the time of her life. She loves roller coasters and has wanted to go to Universal for a long time. Today she lost her cell phone and thought it fell out of her pocket on one of the rides. A few hours later she called to tell us that it had been turned in so she got it back! Talk about having a lucky day! I don't know the details yet of how exactly she lost it, I am not sure that she actually knows.

I got my first big paycheck last week from the first month of subbing. I celebrated by having my friend that does housecleaning come and help me out. She was supposed to be here Tuesday but since I was still sick she didn't want to come anywhere near my house! I was excited all day to come home to a clean house and she never disappoints. It was amazing to walk in to freshly cleaned bathrooms, scrubbed floors, vacuumed carpets and a spotless kitchen. Best money I have ever spent!

And that is the LTS wrap up! I am going to try to read back and see how everyone is doing if I get time this weekend.

Welcome back!! And glad you are feeling better! There is nothing like the feeling of a clean house...especially when you didn't do the cleaning

Ugh... Yuck night tonight. No one felt like cooking so we ordered pizza for dinner tonight... Ooh... I only had two pieces and I went to the gym afterwards, but now I'm laid up nauseous in bed and I'm sure it's the pizza. Guess pepperoni, mushrooms and bacon weren't a good idea...

Going to try to get still and get some sleep. This may be a long night folks...

Has anybody else had that same situation; eating something not so healthy you haven't had in a long time only for your body to totally reject it?

Ashley, I feel your pain. This is my usual when I accidently eat gluten. I feel like complete crap for 2 days...then it's out of my system. Hang in there!

Good morning all!

Melinda, sending you lots of good thoughts and for your race today!



They stay nice even after several washings, too. I like the v-necks and the round neck. Good luck on the bra shopping!



Run/Walk/Run -- thank you, Jeff Galloway!

LTS, so nice to see you! Glad the sub job is going well and that you are feeling better.

Liz, you will be back to running soon, I know. Watching something does help the stationary bike for sure. I watched every Disney travel special they had on Netflix while I was doing stationary biking in March.

Jill, that reminds me way back you asked me about the Krocman. It was a challenge at my local Kroc Salvation Army community center. You did the same things an Ironman does: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, 26.2 mile run. The difference was you had a whole month to finish each leg. I finished in 74 days. It was very fun and a good reminder that cross training is essential.

EDuke98080, hope your back is feeling better soon!

You, too, Ashley!

Dona, glad the shoulder is feeling better. Those calculus books would be the zinger for anyone else's book collection! What is a handwork journal?

I'm quite surprised this morning to find a banner ad for the very grocery store where I do my shopping -- not just the store but the location. I'm used to Disney ads popping up all over but not my little NW grocery store.

I'm used to being out the door and running now but it is a rest day before my race tomorrow. Have all my stuff laid out and will pick up my packet this morning.

Have a great day all!

YAY LISA!!! Best of luck on your race tomorrow!! Be sure to let us know how it goes!! You are such an inspiration to me!!
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Ok, I did it. Went back to Weight Watchers this morning to weigh in and begin the journey all over again. I really thought I gained it all back but it turns out in the past 2 months I only gained 4 pounds...which means I am still down 5.6 from my start at the end of January. Not a good thing but I really feared it was much worse. All my courage to even step on that scale!!! So away we go back on track

Hi Kathy!! I'm writing this from my deck with an egg white flatbread and an iced coffee!!! I hope you have had lots of outside time this week!!

Good Luck!! to all of our runners this weekend!!

I hope the scale has been kind to all!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

WooHoo!! I broke into the 180's today!!

Doing the happy dance!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Karen I haven't been fitted lately but they have changed much since DD was born. I really liked the lilyette self expressions but it looks like they have changed design and I'm not happy with them. I also got the Bali U something or other, like those ok but the inside of the band can get itchy at times.
I'm going to try to get to the maidenform outlet this weekend and see what I can find there.

 

[tigger813]

Thanks Lisa!!! I am absolutely thrilled! I'm wearing the ensemble right now....sooo cute I hate to sweat in it!!


Thanks Melinda!! Rooting for YOU as you race this weekend!!! Go Go Go!!


Buffy...I know the feeling!!! I'm not completely out of the Lane Bryant is falling off my body arena yet...especially since I am still at 38DDD in the tops/bra, but it was such a nice surprise! Someday I will be back in a Large and say goodbye to the XL forever!! Have you gotten yourself professionally measured for a bra recently? With the weight loss you may be in a completely different band and/or cup size! I went to Nordstroms and got measured and tried on a few bras. Way too expensive to buy there, but I found that I was wearing the wrong band and cup size! I hope your next experience buying bras is "uplifting!"


Welcome back!! And glad you are feeling better! There is nothing like the feeling of a clean house...especially when you didn't do the cleaning


Ashley, I feel your pain. This is my usual when I accidently eat gluten. I feel like complete crap for 2 days...then it's out of my system. Hang in there!


YAY LISA!!! Best of luck on your race tomorrow!! Be sure to let us know how it goes!! You are such an inspiration to me!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok, I did it. Went back to Weight Watchers this morning to weigh in and begin the journey all over again. I really thought I gained it all back but it turns out in the past 2 months I only gained 4 pounds...which means I am still down 5.6 from my start at the end of January. Not a good thing but I really feared it was much worse. All my courage to even step on that scale!!! So away we go back on track

Good for you jumping back in! 4 pounds is not bad! I sometimes gain 4 pounds in a weekend! LOL!

Hi Kathy!! I'm writing this from my deck with an egg white flatbread and an iced coffee!!! I hope you have had lots of outside time this week!!

Good Luck!! to all of our runners this weekend!!

I hope the scale has been kind to all!

WooHoo!! I broke into the 180's today!!

Doing the happy dance!

Way to go! That is a great way to start a weekend!

Back from Ash's game! They won 3-0!

We stopped at Dunkin' on the way home as we were all thirsty as it was warmer than expected! I wasn't even tempted to get a donut! I had an unsweetened raspberry iced tea with 2 splenda!

Dinner smells good. I have pulled the chicken apart a bit so the juices can soak in. I think we will have them on top of nachos! Just fixed a Crystal Light margarita. I added the tequila in as I'm home for the rest of the day!

Have a great afternoon! I will check in again later!

 

[mikamah]

Hi Kathy!! I'm writing this from my deck with an egg white flatbread and an iced coffee!!! I hope you have had lots of outside time this week!!

Hi Karen!! I went on the computer real quick in my bedroom, popped in and saw your post and decided since the sun is shining I need to join you on the deck with an ice coffee and enjoy the end of my vacation week. This day was a bonus. It was supposed to be cloudy and showery, but it's another gorgeous day. So cheers!!
And congrats on that speedy run/walk you did!! Are you run/walking or mostly running? I did the math, and it does put you just under the sweeper pace, so I think it's time to start planning a disney race. Hmmmm, I definitely want to do one in 2014, probably princess half for my 50th bday, and if I recall you are turning 40 that year so wouldn't that be fun?!?!?! Think about it!!!! And congrats on the new sizes!!!

WooHoo!! I broke into the 180's today!!

Doing the happy dance!

Whoo hoo!!!! Congrats on the new decade!!! It's a lovely place for sure!! And you've opend up a spot for me in the 190s so it's time to get my buttocks in gear again!!! Oh, I just bought a new bra at Target, 38ddd and it's called self expressions by Lillyette and it reminds me of an old bra I used to have that they stopped making. Worth checking out. Only 17$ too. they had quite a few full support bras too.

Sorry, Christopher!! Hello there! Glad you had a nice trip!!

I've been bouncing around in my decade, too. I'm ready to bounce out of it and get into a new decade before my half at the end of May. I know in my heart that I haven't been as on as I should so it's no mystery -- just a matter of pulling myself together. I am down a pound this week so I'm headed in the right direction.

I have a 5 mile race on Sunday. Hoping for a PR. Last year I took 20 minutes off my time but I know that is not doable again . . . just not that speedy.

Congrats on the loss this week!! And get on out of that decade lady, you can do it!! My goal is to be safely in my new decade by the end of may too. We can do it!!!
Good luck on your race tomorrow!!!

Saturday QOTD:What is your favorite form of exercise? I know, crazy question, but there must be something we have all come to like to do! It can be as simple as walking!

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Definitely walking the dog. On the bright sunny days. Though this week I did rock wall climbing, and it was so much fun and quite a workout. I was a bit sore though because I do no upper body workout on a regular basis, but need to start. I think Lisa mentioned cross training, and I could definitely use it.

Thanks for coaching this week, tracey, and thank you Belldreamer for last week!!

Do you look at menus before you go out to eat? What is your favorite restaurant to eat at that has the best healthy choices?

Panera is my favorite menu with smarter choices. Not necessarily the healthiest, they sodium content is very high in most everything, but I like the fact there are lower calorie and fat choices.

Hello to everyone else!!

Melinda_ Hope you had a fabulous race today!!!

We had a really fun school vacation week, and though eating was a bit out of control, I am feeling ready to get back in the wagon once again. We were pretty active, and over the past 2 weeks where I was slacking, I've put 4 pounds back on, but am determined to get it back off and get to Onederland forever by the end of may.

Hope you are all enjoying the weekend!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Hi everyone...

The last few days have been an up and down emotional rollercoaster. Yesterday, I was EXCITED! Yesterday, marked the 180th day (6 months) that I had been on this weight loss journey using my Sparkpeople account. I've learned a lot about myself and I can't wait for the next 6 months. A picture

Today, I'm MAD. I'm stressed and worried about things going on with my health. My new doctor sounds optimistic that I may be able to get off the blood thinners. I go in for a PT/INR draw next week. I'm hoping to get more answers. I asked on my FB for thoughts and prayers and my sarcastic uncle told me to "Chill out". Yeah, I was so mad I was seeing red. I'm sorry but you go through everything I've been through and then let someone tell you to chill out.

Then my friend tries to reach out to me and basically says "I've been trying to reach out but your pushing me away." Yeah, not the best day to try to reach out to me (and I told her that). I'm sick and tired of having days like this where I'm REALLY angry and people are taking it personal. They are MY personal reasons to be angry. They are MY feelings. They have NOTHING to do with you. Please just give me space and back off.

I've completed my strength training for the day and am getting on the treadmill later. I know tomorrow will be a better day but for today I'm going to have the feelings I am having and wish people would just keep their mouths closed.

Meals are planned for the week. Fitness is planned and we're just relaxing watching the NCIS marathon on USA Network. I was hoping I could swim for my cardio today but it looks like its going to start raining again. I guess I'll have to settle for the treadmill.

 

[glss1/2fll]

QOTDs: we rarely go out to eat. DH likes Burger King and since I always just get a whopper junior I don't worry about checking the nutritional menu. We did go out last Sat. but I only pulled up the website to get directions! I love walking, but I've started running and I am really enjoying that, too. Like others I never thought I'd hear myself say that!

Yesterday I had a good weigh in--finally got rid of those pesky pounds I'd picked up and I'm hoping they are gone for good! I've been feeling like one step forward and 2 steps back on the scale. So what did I do? Totally pigged out. The big candy bar the kids gave me that I broke into little pieces so I could just eat one? Gone. Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. oh so good, gone. Upset stomach all night long? YES. ugh So I certainly hope I've learned my lesson and won't be doing that again.

This morning I went for a run and was surprised at how fast my time was. I haven't run in 2 weeks--no special reason why, just laziness, I suppose. It felt good to be back pounding the pavement. Maybe now that the sun is up earlier I can squeeze that in before 7 AM, although I do like my sleep.

Have a super run tomorrow, Lisa and anybody else running this weekend.

 

[tigger813]

The Zesty Chicken BBQ turned out good. I read some of the comments with the recipe and will try some of the suggestions next time! We had it on top of Tostito Scoops with Mexican cheese on top! YUMMY! Here's the link:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zesty-...012-04-20&prop28=Recipes&prop29=Recipe_2&me=1

Watching the Bruins game! Just swore so that's not a good sign! Hoping to play some games tonight with the girls. Vacation week was too crazy! Girls understand we are going on the cruise so no going crazy with going out! Gotta sign Izzie up for the Kids club on the cruise tonight!

Back to yelling at the tv now!

TTFN

 

[MelindaRuns]

How is everyone?

Sorry I have been MIA. Between my Spring Break trip home, starting the new job assignment, and getting a nasty stomach bug that knocked me out for several days the beginning of the week I have not had much time to get online.

The new job assignment has been great. I am learning a lot about how to do the job and getting some great experience. The school district even gave me my own email account and computer access. It looks like I will definitely be staying at this sub assignment until the end of the school year (mid June). This position actually works the entire month of June so I am not sure if they will ask me to stay on. I have no idea how that works with subbing after the school year is over, but they really do need to have a secretary there.

I was up a few pounds but 3 days of stomach virus took care of that! Since anything that upsets the delicate balance of my system sets off my IBS I am back to only tolerating small amounts of bland and white. Rice, potato, grits and toast. I haven't tracked WW points in a few weeks because it was either not possible or no point to it. The good news is that the stronger medicine regimen that the Dr put me on for flare ups seems to be helping so hopefully things will be back to normal pretty quick.


DD16 is in Orlando right now at Universal with her school Band. They are marching there tomorrow morning. They have been gone since Wednesday and have been to SeaWorld and Universal today and tomorrow before they head home tomorrow night. She is having the time of her life. She loves roller coasters and has wanted to go to Universal for a long time. Today she lost her cell phone and thought it fell out of her pocket on one of the rides. A few hours later she called to tell us that it had been turned in so she got it back! Talk about having a lucky day! I don't know the details yet of how exactly she lost it, I am not sure that she actually knows.

I got my first big paycheck last week from the first month of subbing. I celebrated by having my friend that does housecleaning come and help me out. She was supposed to be here Tuesday but since I was still sick she didn't want to come anywhere near my house! I was excited all day to come home to a clean house and she never disappoints. It was amazing to walk in to freshly cleaned bathrooms, scrubbed floors, vacuumed carpets and a spotless kitchen. Best money I have ever spent!

And that is the LTS wrap up! I am going to try to read back and see how everyone is doing if I get time this weekend.

Hi LTS!! Great to see you! Congrats on the job and how well its going! You are official with your email address! I'm sure they just love you there. Sorry about the stomach bug. Glad you are getting over it. I'm so glad your daughter found her phone! My 15 year old daughter thought she left her phone in a bathroom by Pirates at MK earlier this month, and we were already about to get on Splash Mountain. She got out of line and RACED back to the bathroom and just realized she had put it in a different pocket! OMG! Then, on the way home, she actually DID leave it in the bathroom, and we were sitting on a bench around the corner from the bathroom waiting to go to the gate and a very nice Austrailian lady came by, passed us, and turned around and walked back and said (in her beautiful accent): "Did anyone lose a white iphone in the bathroom?" Hannah raced back in there to get it! I guess the lady saw all my 6 kids and thought "Hmmm... likely phone losers" and turned around to ask us.

I totally adore the way you spent some of your first check. I LOVE when someone else cleans my house. It hasn't happened in a year or so (It's gotten soooo expensive here), but that is my first splurge I think about (well, maybe after Disney). I don't know why I think of it as MY splurge, when it benefits the whole family. C'est la vie! lol.

I never thought I'd say this, but I love running! I'm sidelined at the moment, but I'm looking forward to getting back to it. It's so nice to get outside and run in the crisp morning air, or the cool evening air (I try to stay away from midday...), and I like competing a bit with myself, too, to see if I can go faster or farther.

While the toe heals, I'm enjoying my stationary bike if only because I can catch up on DVR'd shows while I'm riding, especially the ones DH doesn't care to watch.

I also really like the interval workouts (a la Jillian Michaels) for strength - I was amazed to find out what I was capable of when I did Ripped in 30!

I did 30 minutes on the bike this morning (9km) and enjoyed my Friday sushi at Wegmans (my Friday lunch tradition is to do the grocery shopping after I have lunch and read a bit there). Everything seems to take so much longer and is so much tiring with this darned shoe cast, but it was still a nice midday break from work.

We picked up DDs a bit early tonight and hit the JDRF fundraiser at our local Moe's (DH is a type 1 diabetic, so it's a near and dear cause for us!). Then we took the girls to see Chimpanzee - it was wonderful! Really heartwarming and special.

Now the kids are asleep, and we're watching Grimm...

Welcome back, LTS!

XO
Liz

You will be back to running very soon, Liz! My kids want to see Chimpanzees, also. It looks so very cute! Great job on the bike! Keep it up! You will be race ready as soon as that toe heals!

Ugh... Yuck night tonight. No one felt like cooking so we ordered pizza for dinner tonight... Ooh... I only had two pieces and I went to the gym afterwards, but now I'm laid up nauseous in bed and I'm sure it's the pizza. Guess pepperoni, mushrooms and bacon weren't a good idea...

Going to try to get still and get some sleep. This may be a long night folks...

Has anybody else had that same situation; eating something not so healthy you haven't had in a long time only for your body to totally reject it?

I have TOTALLY had that happen! Although it stinks when it happens, it does reaffirm that our new healthy lifestyles are happening- our bodies literally reject food that isn't good for us. Congrats on going to the gym after!

Good morning all!

Melinda, sending you lots of good thoughts and for your race today!


Run/Walk/Run -- thank you, Jeff Galloway!

Jill, that reminds me way back you asked me about the Krocman. It was a challenge at my local Kroc Salvation Army community center. You did the same things an Ironman does: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, 26.2 mile run. The difference was you had a whole month to finish each leg. I finished in 74 days. It was very fun and a good reminder that cross training is essential.

I'm quite surprised this morning to find a banner ad for the very grocery store where I do my shopping -- not just the store but the location. I'm used to Disney ads popping up all over but not my little NW grocery store.

I'm used to being out the door and running now but it is a rest day before my race tomorrow. Have all my stuff laid out and will pick up my packet this morning.

Have a great day all!

Thank you so much Lisa!!! You really finished that Krocman quickly! That is a fabulous accomplishment! Do you get a shirt or a medal or a certificate or something to commemorate your achievement. I have noticed lately the banner ads that directly relate to sites that I have recently looked up. Weird.

Thanks Lisa!!! I am absolutely thrilled! I'm wearing the ensemble right now....sooo cute I hate to sweat in it!!


Thanks Melinda!! Rooting for YOU as you race this weekend!!! Go Go Go!!


Buffy...I know the feeling!!! I'm not completely out of the Lane Bryant is falling off my body arena yet...especially since I am still at 38DDD in the tops/bra, but it was such a nice surprise! Someday I will be back in a Large and say goodbye to the XL forever!! Have you gotten yourself professionally measured for a bra recently? With the weight loss you may be in a completely different band and/or cup size! I went to Nordstroms and got measured and tried on a few bras. Way too expensive to buy there, but I found that I was wearing the wrong band and cup size! I hope your next experience buying bras is "uplifting!"


Welcome back!! And glad you are feeling better! There is nothing like the feeling of a clean house...especially when you didn't do the cleaning


Ashley, I feel your pain. This is my usual when I accidently eat gluten. I feel like complete crap for 2 days...then it's out of my system. Hang in there!


YAY LISA!!! Best of luck on your race tomorrow!! Be sure to let us know how it goes!! You are such an inspiration to me!!
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Ok, I did it. Went back to Weight Watchers this morning to weigh in and begin the journey all over again. I really thought I gained it all back but it turns out in the past 2 months I only gained 4 pounds...which means I am still down 5.6 from my start at the end of January. Not a good thing but I really feared it was much worse. All my courage to even step on that scale!!! So away we go back on track

Hi Kathy!! I'm writing this from my deck with an egg white flatbread and an iced coffee!!! I hope you have had lots of outside time this week!!

Good Luck!! to all of our runners this weekend!!

I hope the scale has been kind to all!

Thanks so much Rememberthemagic98!! Congrats on getting back to WW! I believe in it! I know you will rock it this week!

WooHoo!! I broke into the 180's today!!

Doing the happy dance!

BernardandMissBianca Congrats! That is amazing! So proud of you!!

Hi everyone...

The last few days have been an up and down emotional rollercoaster. Yesterday, I was EXCITED! Yesterday, marked the 180th day (6 months) that I had been on this weight loss journey using my Sparkpeople account. I've learned a lot about myself and I can't wait for the next 6 months. A picture

Today, I'm MAD. I'm stressed and worried about things going on with my health. My new doctor sounds optimistic that I may be able to get off the blood thinners. I go in for a PT/INR draw next week. I'm hoping to get more answers. I asked on my FB for thoughts and prayers and my sarcastic uncle told me to "Chill out". Yeah, I was so mad I was seeing red. I'm sorry but you go through everything I've been through and then let someone tell you to chill out.

Then my friend tries to reach out to me and basically says "I've been trying to reach out but your pushing me away." Yeah, not the best day to try to reach out to me (and I told her that). I'm sick and tired of having days like this where I'm REALLY angry and people are taking it personal. They are MY personal reasons to be angry. They are MY feelings. They have NOTHING to do with you. Please just give me space and back off.

I've completed my strength training for the day and am getting on the treadmill later. I know tomorrow will be a better day but for today I'm going to have the feelings I am having and wish people would just keep their mouths closed.

Meals are planned for the week. Fitness is planned and we're just relaxing watching the NCIS marathon on USA Network. I was hoping I could swim for my cardio today but it looks like its going to start raining again. I guess I'll have to settle for the treadmill.

DisneyWedding2010 I absolutely love your pictures! You are doing so great! Keep up the awesome work! I also love how you plan your workouts and menu. I really need to do the menu planning. You inspire me!

The Zesty Chicken BBQ turned out good. I read some of the comments with the recipe and will try some of the suggestions next time! We had it on top of Tostito Scoops with Mexican cheese on top! YUMMY! Here's the link:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zesty-...012-04-20&prop28=Recipes&prop29=Recipe_2&me=1

Watching the Bruins game! Just swore so that's not a good sign! Hoping to play some games tonight with the girls. Vacation week was too crazy! Girls understand we are going on the cruise so no going crazy with going out! Gotta sign Izzie up for the Kids club on the cruise tonight!

Back to yelling at the tv now!

TTFN

tigger813 Have fun watching the game! We get like that with Kentucky basketball! Congrats on the cruise, and getting Izzie signed up for Kids Club! Woo hoo!

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Well, the 5K went well! I finished in 40:15 (would have been thrilled to be in the 30's, even 39:59). I took some walk breaks and didn't start back up running when I told myself I would - so I know I actually could have done a 30-something. I just need to discipline myself a little more. My average pace was 12:49, and I am thrilled about that! My 14 year old son Zach finished in 22:54! My 13 year old daughter Madison finished in 39:13, taking 11 minutes and 36 seconds off her Thanksgiving 5K!

Lisa Have a FABULOUS race tomorrow! Just keep swimming, er, run/walk/running! You are going to do an amazing job!

Melinda

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Kathy - does it have a little gold oval sewn into the center between the cups? That is the one I'm looking for. I need to check my closer Target, the one 30 minutes away had nothing.

Kristina You look marvelous!! I hear you on the bad days, sometimes I really want my space physically and mentally. I hope you kick butt on the Treadmill! I'm headed down to attack that beast in about 30 minutes too.

 

[cclovesdis]

QOTD: I love the recumbent bike. I especially like how I can multitask and read a magazine or the newspaper while exercising. Today I worked on a grocery list. I am hoping that once I lose 10 pounds I will be able to use the treadmill with greater success. Unfortunately, 10 pounds lighter will probably need to be 20 or more lighter.

Thanks for coaching last week Ashley!

Thanks for coaching this week Tracey!

Does anyone have any ideas for how to use a lot of chicken? I took a quick inventory of our freezer today in preparation for a big grocery shopping tomorrow and we have lots and lots of chicken. If my parent would eat chicken 7 nights a week, we could eat out of our freezer for the entire week. I will check out our recipe thread as well.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Spent a lazy day today mostly internet surfing and watching TV. Along with some laundry, making breakfasts for next week (huge batch of oatmeal and egg muffins to freeze) and figuring out what to make to take to work for lunch this week. I think I am going to try this:

Tuscan Style Tuna Salad
and a WW recipe for Florentine Tomato Soup

I have a question for the Weight Watchers Gurus: I found this recipe today http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/green-smoothie-recipe/ . She lists it as being 4 Points Plus, but since it is only fruit, veggie and water does that mean I can actually just count it as 0 ?

Does anyone have any ideas for how to use a lot of chicken? I took a quick inventory of our freezer today in preparation for a big grocery shopping tomorrow and we have lots and lots of chicken. If my parent would eat chicken 7 nights a week, we could eat out of our freezer for the entire week. I will check out our recipe thread as well.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

If you like Mexican flavor then I love to make Salsa Chicken-- so quick and easy it is crazy! Put the frozen chicken breasts in a crock pot and cover with salsa-- no measurement, just enough to cover. You can add more later if it seems dry. Cook all day. Shred with 2 forks. You can serve this so many ways-- with tortillas, on a baked potato, on a salad, on a bun, in an omelet, or I like to just put it on top of some black beans, add a little cheese, maybe some sour cream (or greek yogurt) and eat. Leftovers freeze great to pull out for lunch later or dinner on a night you forgot to plan for.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I love the recumbent bike. I especially like how I can multitask and read a magazine or the newspaper while exercising. Today I worked on a grocery list. I am hoping that once I lose 10 pounds I will be able to use the treadmill with greater success. Unfortunately, 10 pounds lighter will probably need to be 20 or more lighter.

Thanks for coaching last week Ashley!

Thanks for coaching this week Tracey!

Does anyone have any ideas for how to use a lot of chicken? I took a quick inventory of our freezer today in preparation for a big grocery shopping tomorrow and we have lots and lots of chicken. If my parent would eat chicken 7 nights a week, we could eat out of our freezer for the entire week. I will check out our recipe thread as well.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

Check out allrecipes.com Lots of great recipes! I tried one that I posted last night and it was great! Will definitely do it again! And the best part was that I could put the chicken in frozen!

I went to bed early last night to read and ended up falling asleep early. I didn't even put the tv on. Brian played his game for a while...not sure what time he came to bed. Gotta leave for church in a little over an hour so I will post my QOTD and get myself moving!

Sunday QOTD: What do you give yourself as a treat for a "good week?" Is it a special food, a beauty treatment, a new pair of jeans?

I don't drink during the week so on the weekend if I have had a good week I make myself my favorite drink! I'm trying to lose this weight so I don't have to buy new clothes for the cruise! I have bought a few new tops, just don't want to have to buy too many pairs of shorts, etc!

TTFN

 

[MelindaRuns]

Lisah, good luck on your 5 mile race today! You go girl!!!

 

[tigger813]

Go Lisa! Have a great run!

Home from church! Just put some lunch in the oven, fish fillets. Will have some cole slaw or salad with it.

I will do the elliptical a bit later after I eat. My legs feel a bit sore for some reason. Maybe it's the weather. I'm doing well with my water today though. I have to take Izzie to Daisies today. The meeting is at the fire station from 3-4:15.

TTFN

 

[pjlla]

Happy Sunday friends! I swear I haven't fallen off the planet...or the wagon! Still living without a desktop or laptop, so I am sharing my Ipad with DS. DD is prepping for SAT's AND three AP exams so no stealing her laptop for now!

Worked several days last week, plus started some projects around the house that will be keeping me busy during this week's school vacation. But I will have DS's help this week...he has discovered a new rather pricey hobby (paintball) and will be working off this weekend's fees by cleaning with me this week!

Need to go help DD find something. Will be back later!........P

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Good luck Lisa!!

 

[::Snow_White::]

Sorry I haven't been responding. I have been so lazy and distracted with the fact that I only have a couple more weeks of school and vacation I just can't focus!

QOTD: I don't really reward myself with anything after a good week. The number on the scale is good enough for me, I guess I reward myself with a harder workout since I know that I kick butt.

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Finally got everything I needed for vacation yesterday, clotheswise. Bought about 6 new pairs of shorts. I hate sizes. I got everything from size 3-11 throughout the day. However, it's nice that I actually have shorts that fit! I wore an old pair yesterday and they were so loose.

Before anyone rolls their eyes, I did end up getting a different swimsuit. It is like the first one I was going to get (one piece, black with white poka dots), only I found it at jcpennys for 1/2 the price. I LOVE it. I'm actually excited to wear it!

I hope you are all staying on track, working it out, and having a great day!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Congrats to all of our losers this week!

Hi all! I'm Tracey, your coach for the coming week. I try and post the question the night before!

Do you look at menus before you go out to eat? What is your favorite restaurant to eat at that has the best healthy choices?[/SIZE

TTFN

I try to look at every restaurant I can before I go out to eat, and I would have to say Panera is my favorite. I get the half smoked turkey sandwich and half greek salad or half cup of soup (usually black bean) for only 11 points. So tasty and so filling!

Saturday QOTD:What is your favorite form of exercise? I know, crazy question, but there must be something we have all come to like to do! It can be as simple as walking!

TTFN

I am *really* getting into running. I can't wait to run my ToT 10mi. In September!

Has anybody else had that same situation; eating something not so healthy you haven't had in a long time only for your body to totally reject it?

Last night, as a matter of fact- it was a friend's birthday and we went out to Dave and Buster's to celebrate. I ate a bunch of stuff I shouldn't have (chicken strips, fries, queso, bananas foster cake) and about 20 minutes later, I felt so sick I thought I was gonna have to leave I got over it fortunately, but I will remember that feeling next time I want to eat all that junk again!

Sunday QOTD: What do you give yourself as a treat for a "good week?" Is it a special food, a beauty treatment, a new pair of jeans?[/SIZE

TTFN

I don't really reward myself for a good week- it's more of it's own reward Pretty soon though I'll have to start buying myself a new wardrobe as a reward! In the meantime I think I'll start putting $10 on a Disney gift card for each good week...after all, the F&WF is going on next time I go to WDW, it would be a shame to miss it