Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer Challenge

[BernardandMissBianca]

Okay....I got excited when I saw the app, but apparently I am too stupid to figure out how to post from the app..... Wanna help?

You are not stupid! It just has a learning curve.

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Clear as mud right?!?! LOL

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I'm usually either in my swimming pool or exercising indoors. I really don't like being out in the heat when it comes to exercise.

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BAMB -- The plan is if I'm not better by Monday I'm going in to see the doctor. Hopefully she won't be that busy Monday and I can get in. I know there probably isn't going to be a whole lot she can do but I'd really like her to check my throat. Its sore when I swallow and/or cough real hard. I've been sucking on cough drops like they're candy (even though I cant stand the darn things.) Luckily, the Delysm has been helping with at least letting me sleep at night. I take it and about 20 minutes later I can barely keep my eyes open. And on that not, its 230 in the morning. I'm going to take some and go to bed. Let's see how many hours I'm going to sleep today.

I am like you, I hate the taste of cough drops and have to be pretty sick to eat them. I hope you went back to bed and are feeling better!

QOTD:
Well, it hit 107 yesterday,broke 80 year records! My house has a hard time cooling below 80...so I do my treadmill 3 miles in the morning then again at night time...it gets too hot to swim! But, I am teaching two girls to swim am hour each morning this week, so that is some exercise as well...key is to stay hydrated!!!

WOW ... that is HOT! I am not sure I would want to leave my house at all.

It was 104 here yesterday and 102 the day before. The swimming pool is becoming a great place to get some exercise.

Fran, those Mickey ears that glow in sync with World of Color are brand new and a sign of things to come. They apparently glow in sync with the Mad T Party at DCA as well as in Carsland. I'm sure they will expand them to other parks. DL is my home park and if you had come there when I was working there I would have sewn your name on the Mickey Mouse Ears for you!

Working in DL or DW sounds like a lot of fun!



Fran, I love the Mickey watermelon picture you found!

I thought that was pretty neat too. I wouldn't want to cut it!

This is the time of year that I start really enjoying fresh berries. Apples, bananas, oranges, you can reliably get year round. You can get berries, too, but they are so much more expensive in the off season. The only fruit I really do not like is mango, papaya and grapefruit.

For my new fruit taste I had blood orange mimosa -- champagne and blood orange juice. Yummy! And only 95 calories!

Well that is a great way to enjoy your fruit! I may have to try that myself.


Have a great day all!

Question of the Day (July 1): I think most of the BL participants live in the Northern Hemisphere (If you don’t I would love to know where you are from). So ... July is a HOT, HOT month. Since exercise is so important to a healthy life style (not just for losing weight), how do you adjust for the heat when you exercise? Do you do other activities that you typically don’t do in the winter months?

I don't belong to a gym and I don't have A/C. During hot days, I live in our pool. I walk or jog laps while using resistance gloves or water weights. I try to also go for a walk around 8 Pm, but my dog is old (10 year old Dane) so if it's still hot and humid, we don't go.

I am sure the heat is tough on your dog. Jogging around a pool would really give you a good workout!

Here in the Pacific Northwest, it isn't really ever TOO hot. In fact, some think it's too chilly. Today's high is supposed to be 65. But even on those hot days, I go to exercise class. I try to stay hydrated and we figure, the more we sweat the more fat we're losing. Now that I'm not embarassed to be seen in a swimsuit, I think I'll probably spend more time in the pool than in past summers when I stayed in the lounge chair while my kids swam.

for feeling good in a swimsuit! Keep up the good work!

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I feel your pain. It was 105 here yesterday, and 105 again today. It is nasty. We don't even get in the pool in the middle of the day--it's too hot! I'm sorry about your ac. The best thing we did--put in a new one last summer. Otherwise, I know ours would have died by now. Hopefully this will break soon!

Ouch! You know it is bad when pools are too warm.

Oh my gosh! DD is on fire this weekend! She just had a PB in her 200 backstroke...dropped 9 seconds after a PB in this event last weekend at Harvard!

Fingers crossed that she can keep it up for their relay!

iPad power is down to 33% so I'm gonna shut down for now to save power to video the race later. TTYL.......P

Wow ... that is awesome. She must be on along with you! Hope the rest of the trip goes well.

The biggest water memory for me is the smell of it in POTC....something about it always takes me to my happy place!



I love pretty much every fruit I've eve eaten! I know this was yesterday's question, but I did have two fruits today. My local TCBY is one of those self-serve places now, and they have pineapple crush flavor made by DOLE!!!! It's my own personal Dole Whip Machine!!!! So I got some of that with strawberry and kiwi slices-so delicious!



I take a lot of my stuff inside, or early in the morning before the heat really gets to be too much. I also like to go swimming at friend's pools (I don't have one of my own ) I also make sure to drink as much water as I can if I do anything outside.

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So I just have to share, I took my DM to go see Beauty and The Beast Live last night and it was incredible! The show was amazing, the sets were beautiful, and the costumes were magnificent! Lumiere was so funny and the Wardrobe was just hilarious. The Lion King is coming to town in August and I think I'll have to take my sister to that. If it comes to your town, you should definitely go. because it's so worth the ticket!!!

I second the Beauty and the Beast Live. We saw it this spring and it was great. Our high school did it 2 years ago and my oldest son was the Beast and my middle son was in charge of the lighting. We all wanted to see how it was done professionally and boy did they do a great job.

You are not stupid! It just has a learning curve.

That little box with the pointy arrow on the top right. Click it and a window will pop up that says reply to thread. click that and then type away. Then hit send (top right again).
If you want to quote someone, click the little √ near their name but on the right.
To multi-quote click the √ then click the white box on the left (it will be a white box, share, report, quote) then hit the box with the arrow and then click multi-quote reply.

If you want to PM someone click their avatar and scroll down to send private message.

Clear as mud right?!?! LOL

Buffy, I don't have a smart phone and read your directions here ... I think I was lost after your second sentence!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

LOL

I'm hoping she's looking at the app when she goes through the steps!!

I need screen shots of every step.

Or Alex needs to make a video tutorial.

I did say there was a learning curve!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

OMG I hate days like this

I want something to eat, but I can't figure out what it is. Needless to say I have grazed and grazed trying to figure it out. I just can't put my thumb on it.

What do y'all do on days like today??

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Evening!

I'm up .2 this week.

All I have to say is whoever invented Mucinex should be given a medal, seriously! I can breathe through my nose, I'm occasionally coughing but nothing major, and my throat hurts a little but not to terrible. I'm going to take some more before I go to bed and hopefully I'll be back to normal tomorrow morning.

I got bills paid today. Alan went grocery shopping yesterday. Calling the hematologist office tomorrow to get that apt scheduled. I've got 2 appointments on Tuesday but other then that nothing much planned. We're not big 4th of July people so doubt we'll do anything. I'm hoping to get a workout in tomorrow if all is well. I've not worked out since Thursday. Hoping my TOM shows up around the 8th or 9th.

Hope everyone enjoyed there weekend.

Toodles

 

[Mary•Poppins]

OMG I hate days like this

I want something to eat, but I can't figure out what it is. Needless to say I have grazed and grazed trying to figure it out. I just can't put my thumb on it.

What do y'all do on days like today??

I hate days like this. I try to drink some water every time I reach for food. I know I am not really hungry ... but I can't resist sometimes.

Evening!

I'm up .2 this week.

All I have to say is whoever invented Mucinex should be given a medal, seriously! I can breathe through my nose, I'm occasionally coughing but nothing major, and my throat hurts a little but not to terrible. I'm going to take some more before I go to bed and hopefully I'll be back to normal tomorrow morning.

I got bills paid today. Alan went grocery shopping yesterday. Calling the hematologist office tomorrow to get that apt scheduled. I've got 2 appointments on Tuesday but other then that nothing much planned. We're not big 4th of July people so doubt we'll do anything. I'm hoping to get a workout in tomorrow if all is well. I've not worked out since Thursday. Hoping my TOM shows up around the 8th or 9th.

Hope everyone enjoyed there weekend.

Toodles

You sound much better! Good luck scheduling your appointments.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

(This was the closest I could find for 1/2 of Disney.)

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 182 days remaining until the end of the year.
This day is the midpoint of a common year because there are 182 days before and 182 days after (median of the year) in common years, and 183 before and 182 after in leap years. The exact time in the middle of the year is at noon, or 12:00 p.m. In the UK and other countries that use "Summer Time" the actual exact time of the midpoint in a common year is at 1:00 p.m. this is when 182 days and 12 hours have elapsed and there are 182 days and 12 hours remaining. This is due to Summer Time having advanced the time by one hour. It falls on the same day of the week as New Year's Day in common years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

I honestly didn't have a goal set in mind for this time of year. Although I can say that i'm proud of progress since moving to FL. Losing almost 22 pounds in a matter of 8.5 months isn't something to balk at.

Where would I like to be by January 2013?

I know most people would say "I'd love to be at my goal weight." However, as slow as I lose weight I'll just say "I'd like to be one pound closer to my goal weight." Although, God willing I'll be pregnant by beginning part of next year so I may have to restart my whole weight loss journey all over again come sometime next year .

 

[leeandstacismom]

OMG I hate days like this

I want something to eat, but I can't figure out what it is. Needless to say I have grazed and grazed trying to figure it out. I just can't put my thumb on it.

What do y'all do on days like today??

I have those type of days way too often. Tonight was one of them. Then I realized I had lots of healthy snacks I had bought and I should use them. I tend to buy lots of healthy choices, yet never actually eat them, instead I find something yummier and calorie laden. so tonight I did and I can go to bed feeling not so guilty.

(This was the closest I could find for 1/2 of Disney.)

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 182 days remaining until the end of the year.
This day is the midpoint of a common year because there are 182 days before and 182 days after (median of the year) in common years, and 183 before and 182 after in leap years. The exact time in the middle of the year is at noon, or 12:00 p.m. In the UK and other countries that use "Summer Time" the actual exact time of the midpoint in a common year is at 1:00 p.m. this is when 182 days and 12 hours have elapsed and there are 182 days and 12 hours remaining. This is due to Summer Time having advanced the time by one hour. It falls on the same day of the week as New Year's Day in common years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

well goals I had for this year are totally not coming true, so I am adapting as I go. I am hoping that I can be in onederland by end of year. It is almost freeing not having a particular goal. No deadline to hit so no pressure. I had previous goal that I had to look a certain way by October and if I messed up I would feel like such a failure. Now that goal is gone, if I mess up it is ok, I just try again tomorrow. That makes much more sense in my head LOL.

 

[6ofus2]

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

I didn't begin this journey until March 23, 2012. I will be half way there if I meet the goal I set for this challenge at the end of August. Half way to goal is 50 lbs. That would average me at losing 10 lbs a month. I'm headed there!

 

[lmhall2000]

[Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

I can't believe it, but I see myself at GOAL by January 1, 2013! I have not been below 160 in so long that I'm not sure where my 'goal' will end...just waiting until I get there and for me,it's all about how I feel...I have some 'dream' clothes that have been in my closet for about 3 years now..most are size 10s, I might have one pair of size 8s but they look like roomy 8s...for me...if those fit comfortably, I will have made goal! I am just sooo excited!!

I had a bit of drama last night, did sooo well eating out (unplanned) had lean steak (about 4 ounces) and green beans and salad with vinegar and oil, did not eat a roll!! But, I had to bring food home for the family that stayed behind, I let my emotions get the best of me and had one chicken finger and 3 fries dipped in honey mustard...I do not know why!! I just was so pent up with frustration that I went for it...I truly realize I am a stress eater and can not beat myself up..have learned to listen to my body and this morning I got up and had a big glass of water and 8 raspberries...will have a boiled egg a little later in the morning (I don't like to do my first walk on a loaded tummy)..have salads and turkey planned today....will try my best to flush away the guilt foods. I have a poor relationship with my mom and she called me to do her a favor (she only calls if she needs something...hence my angst)...I guess at 44 I should just accept the good and the bad and let go of the 'but I wannas'.....it's so hard!

 

[::Snow_White::]

I started January 16th and have well surpassed my original goals halfway through the year. I'm down 24lbs, ran 3 5ks and a half marathon. I see myself being at my ultimate goal weight-wise within the next 2-3 months and then, I will be thinking of new goals to reach by January!!

I am having a really confused time lately. I haven't been eating as well and I haven't really been counting calories. My exercise has been a little more than none and I haven't gotten enough water, however I'm still dropping a decent amount of weight. It's frustrating I can work out tons, eat less than I do, and better, and stay the same all week but now that I'm not doing as well I'm actually doing better. Does that make sense? It does but it doesn't! The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm on my feet at work, but I don't know how that's making up for anything...It's only been about 2 weeks and I still run occasionally so I don't know if it's possible for me to be losing muscle in that short of time? Just confused and frustrated...

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I honestly didn't have a goal set in mind for this time of year. Although I can say that i'm proud of progress since moving to FL. Losing almost 22 pounds in a matter of 8.5 months isn't something to balk at.

Where would I like to be by January 2013?

I know most people would say "I'd love to be at my goal weight." However, as slow as I lose weight I'll just say "I'd like to be one pound closer to my goal weight." Although, God willing I'll be pregnant by beginning part of next year so I may have to restart my whole weight loss journey all over again come sometime next year .

22 pounds is awesome. It looks like FL is agreeing with you! Hoping you have to rethink your weight loss in the upcoming year! Keeping you in my thoughts as you go through all your appointments.

I have those type of days way too often. Tonight was one of them. Then I realized I had lots of healthy snacks I had bought and I should use them. I tend to buy lots of healthy choices, yet never actually eat them, instead I find something yummier and calorie laden. so tonight I did and I can go to bed feeling not so guilty.



well goals I had for this year are totally not coming true, so I am adapting as I go. I am hoping that I can be in onederland by end of year. It is almost freeing not having a particular goal. No deadline to hit so no pressure. I had previous goal that I had to look a certain way by October and if I messed up I would feel like such a failure. Now that goal is gone, if I mess up it is ok, I just try again tomorrow. That makes much more sense in my head LOL.

I do agree, it is hard when you don't make your goal. I was to be down more than I am now. My goal was to reach my desired weight before my vacation which is in 2 weeks. But that isn't happening. Right now I am trying to lose a few pounds before I go since I will not watch what I eat on vacation and anticipate gaining a few pounds.

I didn't begin this journey until March 23, 2012. I will be half way there if I meet the goal I set for this challenge at the end of August. Half way to goal is 50 lbs. That would average me at losing 10 lbs a month. I'm headed there!

That is fabulous. Keep up all the great work.

I can't believe it, but I see myself at GOAL by January 1, 2013! I have not been below 160 in so long that I'm not sure where my 'goal' will end...just waiting until I get there and for me,it's all about how I feel...I have some 'dream' clothes that have been in my closet for about 3 years now..most are size 10s, I might have one pair of size 8s but they look like roomy 8s...for me...if those fit comfortably, I will have made goal! I am just sooo excited!!

I had a bit of drama last night, did sooo well eating out (unplanned) had lean steak (about 4 ounces) and green beans and salad with vinegar and oil, did not eat a roll!! But, I had to bring food home for the family that stayed behind, I let my emotions get the best of me and had one chicken finger and 3 fries dipped in honey mustard...I do not know why!! I just was so pent up with frustration that I went for it...I truly realize I am a stress eater and can not beat myself up..have learned to listen to my body and this morning I got up and had a big glass of water and 8 raspberries...will have a boiled egg a little later in the morning (I don't like to do my first walk on a loaded tummy)..have salads and turkey planned today....will try my best to flush away the guilt foods. I have a poor relationship with my mom and she called me to do her a favor (she only calls if she needs something...hence my angst)...I guess at 44 I should just accept the good and the bad and let go of the 'but I wannas'.....it's so hard!

I hate when I eat like this. We were at our last graduation party last night and I simply could not walk away from the pasta and shrimp. It was not a healthy choice, but it was so good.

And I really understand about the mom relationship. Tonight I have to go down to my mom's house to set up for her 4th of July party. She is getting too old to hold this party anymore and needs to cancel it.

My other aunts have given up their parties (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve). The first reason is that they said they are too old to keep doing this (they are in their 80s). The second is that the family is getting so large that everyone is starting to do things with their extended families. My mother however has said she will not stop having this party ... sigh. I don't think a lot of people are coming, so set up shouldn't be too bad.

After this party I have to have a talk with my mom about this week. Last year, we went on vacation this week since it is the perfect week for our family. My husband has a small business and it is hard to leave for a week. The 4th of July is great since many places are closed for that day (and sometimes 2 days). We avoided the 4th this year for vacation, however, my husband said it really is not worth all this to just attend my mother's party. She is going to have a hissyfit when we tell her that most of our vacations will probably be on this week from now on. Okay ... enough venting. Thanks for listening! And good luck with your mom!

I started January 16th and have well surpassed my original goals halfway through the year. I'm down 24lbs, ran 3 5ks and a half marathon. I see myself being at my ultimate goal weight-wise within the next 2-3 months and then, I will be thinking of new goals to reach by January!!

I am having a really confused time lately. I haven't been eating as well and I haven't really been counting calories. My exercise has been a little more than none and I haven't gotten enough water, however I'm still dropping a decent amount of weight. It's frustrating I can work out tons, eat less than I do, and better, and stay the same all week but now that I'm not doing as well I'm actually doing better. Does that make sense? It does but it doesn't! The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm on my feet at work, but I don't know how that's making up for anything...It's only been about 2 weeks and I still run occasionally so I don't know if it's possible for me to be losing muscle in that short of time? Just confused and frustrated...

Hope you all have a great day!

Kayla, I am so impressed with your running goals. I need to sign up for a few more runs.

I also think your weight loss could be do to just being busy. I know when I am working, I eat less. This is mainly due to the fact that I just don't have time to snack. You have been working a lot, so perhaps this is what is happening. I really don't think you are losing muscles in such a short period of time.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!
Rose, hope it cools down in your neck of the woods soon!

Pamela, congrats to your DD on her great swim events this week-end!

It's July 1 already - time for the first WIN! "Measure-in". Send those numbers in!!!

Thanks for the reminder!

The biggest water memory for me is the smell of it in POTC....something about it always takes me to my happy place!

ITA, Kaiti. Sort of like the burning Rome smell on Spaceship Earth!

OMG I hate days like this

I want something to eat, but I can't figure out what it is. Needless to say I have grazed and grazed trying to figure it out. I just can't put my thumb on it.

What do y'all do on days like today??

Those days are tough, Buffy. You already mentioned you did the water trick. Waiting half an hour. Eating something. If it is a particular craving then I just eat what it is -- rather than eat 3 other things and then eat what I wanted in the first place. Asking myself why I am hungry. And if all else fails try to make the grazing items healthy, i.e. fruit, veggies, scrambled eggs and toast, cereal.

I also think of the wise words of my friend, Worfiedoodles (Maria):

Hunger is not an emergency.

(This was the closest I could find for 1/2 of Disney.)

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 182 days remaining until the end of the year.
This day is the midpoint of a common year because there are 182 days before and 182 days after (median of the year) in common years, and 183 before and 182 after in leap years. The exact time in the middle of the year is at noon, or 12:00 p.m. In the UK and other countries that use "Summer Time" the actual exact time of the midpoint in a common year is at 1:00 p.m. this is when 182 days and 12 hours have elapsed and there are 182 days and 12 hours remaining. This is due to Summer Time having advanced the time by one hour. It falls on the same day of the week as New Year's Day in common years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

Ooo, I love this picture, Fran! I am running the Donald Half but I did not realize that it was the 15 year anniversary. Maybe we will have a special medal like the Mickey folks!

I am not where I hoped to be at this stage of the year. I had a great start but started floundering in February when I was injured. I need to buckle down and get on track to ensure that I am at or near my goal when I go back to WDW in November for the Wine & Dine and totally at goal when I am at the Donald. I did this in the fall and I can do it again so watch me go, go, go!

well goals I had for this year are totally not coming true, so I am adapting as I go. I am hoping that I can be in onederland by end of year. It is almost freeing not having a particular goal. No deadline to hit so no pressure. I had previous goal that I had to look a certain way by October and if I messed up I would feel like such a failure. Now that goal is gone, if I mess up it is ok, I just try again tomorrow. That makes much more sense in my head LOL.

Great job on getting right back on track when you need to.

I didn't begin this journey until March 23, 2012. I will be half way there if I meet the goal I set for this challenge at the end of August. Half way to goal is 50 lbs. That would average me at losing 10 lbs a month. I'm headed there!

Woo hoo! You're doing great!

I had a bit of drama last night, did sooo well eating out (unplanned) had lean steak (about 4 ounces) and green beans and salad with vinegar and oil, did not eat a roll!! But, I had to bring food home for the family that stayed behind, I let my emotions get the best of me and had one chicken finger and 3 fries dipped in honey mustard...I do not know why!! I just was so pent up with frustration that I went for it...I truly realize I am a stress eater and can not beat myself up..have learned to listen to my body and this morning I got up and had a big glass of water and 8 raspberries...will have a boiled egg a little later in the morning (I don't like to do my first walk on a loaded tummy)..have salads and turkey planned today....will try my best to flush away the guilt foods. I have a poor relationship with my mom and she called me to do her a favor (she only calls if she needs something...hence my angst)...I guess at 44 I should just accept the good and the bad and let go of the 'but I wannas'.....it's so hard!

I am so excited for you that your goal is in sight this year!

Sorry about the tough time with your Mom but I think your venture off plan was maybe around 100 calories so not so bad. I'm glad that you aren't beating yourself up!

I started January 16th and have well surpassed my original goals halfway through the year. I'm down 24lbs, ran 3 5ks and a half marathon. I see myself being at my ultimate goal weight-wise within the next 2-3 months and then, I will be thinking of new goals to reach by January!!

I am having a really confused time lately. I haven't been eating as well and I haven't really been counting calories. My exercise has been a little more than none and I haven't gotten enough water, however I'm still dropping a decent amount of weight. It's frustrating I can work out tons, eat less than I do, and better, and stay the same all week but now that I'm not doing as well I'm actually doing better. Does that make sense? It does but it doesn't! The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm on my feet at work, but I don't know how that's making up for anything...It's only been about 2 weeks and I still run occasionally so I don't know if it's possible for me to be losing muscle in that short of time? Just confused and frustrated...

Hope you all have a great day!

You've had a great year, Kayla! : I bet your new activity level is helping you. Enjoy it while you can! What works today may not always work tomorrow so you know you have a plan B if you need to put it into play. If what you are doing is working for you now, then why mess with success?

And I really understand about the mom relationship. Tonight I have to go down to my mom's house to set up for her 4th of July party. She is getting too old to hold this party anymore and needs to cancel it.

My other aunts have given up their parties (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve). The first reason is that they said they are too old to keep doing this (they are in their 80s). The second is that the family is getting so large that everyone is starting to do things with their extended families. My mother however has said she will not stop having this party ... sigh. I don't think a lot of people are coming, so set up shouldn't be too bad.

After this party I have to have a talk with my mom about this week. Last year, we went on vacation this week since it is the perfect week for our family. My husband has a small business and it is hard to leave for a week. The 4th of July is great since many places are closed for that day (and sometimes 2 days). We avoided the 4th this year for vacation, however, my husband said it really is not worth all this to just attend my mother's party. She is going to have a hissyfit when we tell her that most of our vacations will probably be on this week from now on. Okay ... enough venting. Thanks for listening! And good luck with your mom!

It's so tough to be the sandwich generation, Fran. Our generation is always the one stuck in the middle getting squeezed and squashed! I bet your mom knows that the party should go but maybe isn't quite ready to give it up. Hopefully she will after this last hurrah.

I feel your pain with the own business. I would have a hard time working for someone else now because I love the great freedom and flexibility that I have but, as you know, it is relentless. You can never truly get away from your business. Ever. It is wearing. So it is really important to do what is best for your family, even if it means making someone else disappointed.

And on that happy note I will go back to work. Have a great day all!

 

[lmhall2000]

And I really understand about the mom relationship. Tonight I have to go down to my mom's house to set up for her 4th of July party. She is getting too old to hold this party anymore and needs to cancel it.

My other aunts have given up their parties (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve). The first reason is that they said they are too old to keep doing this (they are in their 80s). The second is that the family is getting so large that everyone is starting to do things with their extended families. My mother however has said she will not stop having this party ... sigh. I don't think a lot of people are coming, so set up shouldn't be too bad.

After this party I have to have a talk with my mom about this week. Last year, we went on vacation this week since it is the perfect week for our family. My husband has a small business and it is hard to leave for a week. The 4th of July is great since many places are closed for that day (and sometimes 2 days). We avoided the 4th this year for vacation, however, my husband said it really is not worth all this to just attend my mother's party. She is going to have a hissyfit when we tell her that most of our vacations will probably be on this week from now on. Okay ... enough venting. Thanks for listening! And good luck with your mom!
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It is so bittersweet when our moms/aunts reach that stage and it's just hard to bring the families together! I admire your mom's tenacity...I bet it's a piece of life that keep her looking forward to something, each holiday probably brings back so many memories. Maybe she will be understanding and you can move her celebration to Labor Day? or Flag Day It is so important for our own families to find time together as busy as life keeps us..thanks for sharing...it really does make me feel better..I have analyzed my issues with my mom for far too long, no matter how much wisdom/understanding I gain on the issue, the facts don't change...we're just not close and it's soo hard to try to make it that way. I have three precious children that I have worked hard to have a different type of relationship with and I am thrilled to say it's working even with 3 teenagers! They keep me filled with joy that I lose when I focus on my own mom....I never give up hope, but just try not to have any expectations.

I have recovered from last night's snafu...it does sound calorie wise like a little bit, but the sugars/salts/fats in just that mini sampling can bloat me for days...I do not know why, but I just can not eat that stuff anymore! Over Memorial Day I had potato salad and bbq for just 2 days! And one piece of cake (very small), no sugar drinks at all! Hmm..I might have had one sip of Coke..just to taste but gave the rest of the can to dh! And I weighed 4 pounds heavier after 2 days (I know I kept the portions good!)....Within 3 I had lost them all, but it's crazy what eating that stuff does to me! Ugh!

 

[bigsis1970]

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

Hello friends! Since I just started this here I am on way to reaching what I want in 2013 if I can just stick with it -that is the hard part for mel after a week or two not paying attention I just give up but I am working hard of fixing that..

I wasn't that great over the weekend but did manage to just stay within my points (using the extra 49 as well) However I did get in some excersise - we went to the beach yesterday and I was in the water swimming and goofing of with my Hubs for about 1.5 hrs.. boy can I feel it in my abs today!

my goal for the week is to manage my points better!

My co worker is on vacation so I might not have a change to pop in much so I am rooting for you all to have a GREAT week, feel better if your not right now, take a minute to breathe if you running your kids everywhere under the sun and keep moving forward towards a heathlier you!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Question of the Day (July 2): Well … ½ of 2012 is here. Since this day marks the midpoint of the year, did you reach the goal you set on January 1st (if you set one ... or are you half way there) and where do you envision yourself this January 1, 2013?

I don't really have any specific fitness goals for 2012 but I feel like I am making progress.
I envision myself fully prepared for the 1/2 marathon!

I am having a really confused time lately. I haven't been eating as well and I haven't really been counting calories. My exercise has been a little more than none and I haven't gotten enough water, however I'm still dropping a decent amount of weight. It's frustrating I can work out tons, eat less than I do, and better, and stay the same all week but now that I'm not doing as well I'm actually doing better. Does that make sense? It does but it doesn't! The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm on my feet at work, but I don't know how that's making up for anything...It's only been about 2 weeks and I still run occasionally so I don't know if it's possible for me to be losing muscle in that short of time? Just confused and frustrated...

Hope you all have a great day!

I think it might be being busy and maybe shocking your system a bit? You can't get to comfortable or your body adjusts.

Those days are tough, Buffy. You already mentioned you did the water trick. Waiting half an hour. Eating something. If it is a particular craving then I just eat what it is -- rather than eat 3 other things and then eat what I wanted in the first place. Asking myself why I am hungry. And if all else fails try to make the grazing items healthy, i.e. fruit, veggies, scrambled eggs and toast, cereal.

I also think of the wise words of my friend, Worfiedoodles (Maria):

Hunger is not an emergency.

Problem is, I have no idea what I wanted. Still don't!! LOL

I ate a cup of peaches, a hard boiled egg, and peanuts. It was none of those. I did manage to avoid the ice cream bars because they all had chocolate and surprisingly, that's not what I wanted.

OK, you got the Quote of the day for us!!!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

I'm here..
I'm still sick...
Dr apt scheduled for tomorrow afternoon (well nurse practitioner)
I'm tired of taking meds and starting to feel better earlly/late evening only to wake up in the morning and I'm back at square one. Hopefully, I'll get some answers tomorrow.

I haven't worked out since last Wednesday. My new books are being delivered later this week. I can't wait. If this sickness is going to stick around I need something to occupy my time.

Oh, and without going into the long drawn out story I hate when you tell people why you are mad at them. Then instead of them just apologizing and moving on they sit there and say "I don't understand why your mad. I didn't do the things you claimed I did." Okay so not only am I dillusional so are all my other friends?? Yeah okay whatever...

 

[dvccruiser76]

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: 1
Congratulations myweegirls!!!

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------57!
not reporting in for 1 week-----5
not reporting in for 2 weeks----5
not reporting in for 3 weeks----2
Excused--------------------------3
weigh ins-------------------------42
gains-----------------------------5
maintains------------------------10
losses----------------------------26
new or returning members ----1


Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer Challenge Week 4!
This week’s group loss = 28. pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.41 %
Total group weight loss so far 156.7 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 58 participants we had sign up for our start week on June 1st)
79% (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 4?

The WISH Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer 2012 Challenge Week 4 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.86% - sissy ib
#9 - TIE - 0.90% - donac & kisobel
#8 - 1.11% - Zoesmama03
#7 - 1.15% - ::Snow White::
#6 - 1.16% - Chicago262
#5 - 1.19% - dvccruiser76
#4 - TIE - 1.24% - Holly324 & mommyof2Pirates
#3 - 1.44% - lmhall2000
#2 - 1.69% - MickeyMagic
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer 2012 Challenge Week 4
Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 1.74% - Mary.Poppins

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 Mary.Poppins!!!

What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by


Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!