Biggest Loser "Sizzlin' Hot" Summer Challenge

[pjlla]

Hello everyone! I’m just wanted to jump on and introduce myself. I’m Beth 32 and from SC. I’m finally in the right mind set to start losing weight and thought this might be something good to help me on my journey to a healthier me.

Welcome, welcome, welcome!! So glad to have you aboard. Feel free to share a bit more about yourself if you would like, since you missed the "introduce yourself" QOTD.

Pamela, hope your DD enjoys her first day of summer and enjoy the 8th grade graduation ceremony tonight! Loved the veggie stock recipe!

IT was a nice day, but not very relaxing. We did some housework after breakfast, dashed to the Y for a swim workout, to the grocery store for graduation dinner supplies, back home to spend time with my parents (who arrived while I was out), dinner prep, iron DS's clothes, etc.... then off to take DD to the Y and get back to the middle school to save seats.

Have a great day all!

OMG, Tracey, I am so sorry about Brian's job! That must feel like a punch in the gut. I hope the leads pan out, and I especially hope that you'll be able to leave the stress behind when you step on the boat. I'm so, so sorry.

I'm way behind this week - work and the last week of school have absolutely snowed me! DD7 hyperextended her knee a little at gymnastics yesterday, and DD5 has inexplicably started having potty accidents (both day and night) after 2 1/2 years of being potty trained. But the weather is beautiful, we leave a week from tomorrow on vacation, and I'm inhaling pink, exhaling blue.

You may want to be sure that she doesn't have a UTI or something like that... it could cause potty issues in younger kids.


I've been keeping up with exercise, and I've only had a couple of food slips, which, thanks to the exercise, don't seem to have hurt me. *whew*

QOTD season - I am a summer baby, through and through. Spring makes me impatient for summer, and I can't stand winter. I do like fall - those first crisp mornings when I can bust out sweaters and jeans again. But I am a summer girl!


Me too! Summer all the way!

QOTD outdoor activity - I'm a new runner, and that's my favorite. I also like biking, but I haven't done it at all yet this season! Where is my time going... I'm not a hiker, climber, etc. at all. Camping? No, thanks. Remember Melman in Madagascar (the first) - "Aaahhh! Nature! Get it off!" <---me.

Off to DD7's last parent-teacher conference, then out to lunch with DH. I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed... and my mom arrives tomorrow for the weekend.

XO
Liz

Enjoy your lunch with DH and your visit with Mom!

Question of the Day

This is from my last trip to DW. It was only dh and I on this trip. We found these guys alone in AK in the back so we stopped. Who is your favorite character?

Well obviously Bernard and Bianca but I have to travel to France to see them. I wish they were in the France Pavilion.

Didn't realize that they had them ANYWHERE! Great excuse for a visit to France!!

I can't pic one specific Character though. We have great memories attached to multiple characters.
Goofy when he spent a ton of times with the boys messing around.
Stitch when he played with DS11's mohawk last summer.
Beast when he stood way behind DD because she was scared of him but still managed to photobomb the picture so he was in it.
Mary Poppins, DS15's first crush

But my favorite was this one:

The kids were dressed as sweeps for the Halloween party and we had breakfast at 1900 but Mary for some reason was not there. We went to Guest Services at MK and asked if there was any way we could see Mary at Cinderella's. They snuck us up there between breakfast and Lunch to take some pics. The CM that brought us up asked if we were coming back any time soon and we said yes, at Christmas. She said perfect! Bring the boys costumes and come back for the parade, Bert and Mary will be dressed for the Sweeps scene in the movie. OK awesome!!
So we come back and we watch the parade back in Liberty Square. Alice breaks character and leaves her dance routine to drag Bert over to meet the boys. After the parade we went back up to Guest Services and asked if there was any possible way we could meet Bert because for some reason they had a 12:00 parade and a 3:00 parade. We figured they would stay in costume until the 2nd parade was over.
They took us back to this little room and we waited and waited. Well here comes Mary and Bert!! We probably spent an hour with them talking about the movie and the costumes etc. After they left, we were told to stand in a special spot near the barber shop for the 2nd parade. Bert, Mary, all the walking characters came up during the parade and were handing out High Fives and hugs. It was awesome!!!
Best disney moment ever!!

That is an AMAZING story..... a true bit of DISNEY MAGIC!! And the picture.... SO CUTE! I called DD to the computer see it!

So, Quote of the day:

It's so important to make someone happy. Start with yourself
Because we all know characters make us happy!! But we have to get out there and meet them to make it happen.

ANd it always makes me happy to meet Characters! That is how I make myself happy!

I have a question and need some input from you guys. I'm gonna order a new iPod, and want to get it engraved on the back...the problem is, I don't know what to engrave on there!

Do you guys have any ideas of what to put on there that's Disney related??

Do a google search for Disney quotes.... or watch your favorite movie and see what you can pull from that. DD's pink ipod is engraved with "Just keep swimming..." but that is a no-brainer for her, obviously!

Hi all,

Gone through a full range of emotions today! Thought for awhile that our health insurance had been canceled at the beginning of the month which meant we would have been liable for Izzie's surgery and ER visit! But, someone in the AGs office put some fear into the owners about what would happen if they didn't own up and change things.

So, update! Brian will get paid tomorrow and will get his 4 weeks of vacation time. He will also be going into the office! Probably won't get his comp time though. They will also be keeping our health insurance until the end of the month. It will be interesting being in FL for the first 5 days of July without insurance apparently.

Can't you buy into COBRA? There is NO REASON why you should have to go without insurance right now. If all else fails, AT LEAST get the girls covered by some sort of Massachusetts public care..... it is better than nothing!

Brian made several contacts today and got his resume out there today. He is on LinkedIn. Facebook was amazing today with all of our friends trying to help us out! It made us both feel a little bit more optimistic! Brian hasn't slept in over a day. He came to bed for awhile but never got to sleep. I think we're heading to bed soon. I only got about 3 hours last night.

Get some sleep.... your stress levels will go through the ROOF if you don't!

Gave 3 massages today. People still aren't tipping well with the groupons. I have 1 regular client tomorrow and then 4 straight groupon clients. I'm going to be wiped out tomorrow night! We are having Mexican for dinner tomorrow night after Ash's last dance class before the dress rehearsal!

I made homemade pizza for dinner. I had a bit too much I think but I earned it! I'll be eating protein bars and Fiber Plus bars between massages tomorrow!

Well, time to finish up stuff before going to bed!

TTFN

Enjoy the mexican.

I absolutely love Beauty and the Beast. Our first trip, DS was 4. We went to meet the princesses and was so scared he wouldn't go to Cinderella. Belle was next. He didn't want to go over until she started asking what boys his age like to do at home. Well, that got him started about having Nerf gun fights. Belle was so sweet. She said it sounded scary & DS assured her it wasn't. Then, she asked if Beast could come over and play sometime, and he said yes. He was good with face characters after Belle. And, Prince Naveen was so awesome, too. He was high-fiving my boys and they had such a blast. I have some great pictures of them.

SO CUTE! DS always just wore a different Buzz Lightyear shirt every day of our visist when he was younger. He wouldn't have worn a shirt with a princess or prince if he had any choice!

Took DS6 to MedExpress and sure enough he has strep again. Poor thing. They gave him a different antibiotic so I'm hoping this works.

I'm all ready for the big garage sale tomorrow and Saturday. I have a feeling that I will be exhausted on Sunday!

That's about all for now. I'm off to get some sleep since I have to wake up early tomorrow. Have a great night!

Jill

Aww.... well, at least the strep can be treated.

Best of luck with this yard sale. I hope you sell everything for top price!! Weather looks good for your area for the weekend.

Healthy Habits Week 2: Fantasyland

As I’m sure most of you know, Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at WDW is a delight to children and adults alike. It is home to many different attractions, including Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Dumbo, “it’s a small world,” Mad Tea Party, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Peter Pan’s Flight, and of course, Cinderella Castle. This week, the attractions of Fantasyland come to life as we incorporate them into our healthier lifestyle.

Mini-Challenge #1: Have you ever noticed how much walking is involved in moving around Fantasyland? I don’t know about you, but I go to certain attractions based on how quickly the line increases instead of going in location order. This is an added exercise bonus! To help you move quickly, you need to be hydrated. This week, we are improving our water consumption keeping in mind that each day doesn’t have to be perfect. Give yourself 1 point for drinking a total of 64 oz. of water on 5/7 days. You can count up to 8 oz. of tea or coffee toward your total for the day.

Mini-Challenge #2: When I go on a carousel more than once, I have to use a different horse the second time. I tend to be very detail-oriented and obsessed with record-keeping, so my journal would come out and I’d write down which horses I rode on so far. This same time of record-keeping is very helpful for weight loss. However, it is up to you if you want to count calories or points or watch portions, etc. This week, stick to your weight loss or maintenance plan for 5/7 days and you earn 1 point. Please know that you are welcome to change your approach each week.

Mini-Challenge #3: Have you ever noticed how much dancing those characters in “it’s a small world” do? They must accrue a lot of exercise minutes. This week, give yourself 1 point if you stuck to your exercise plan.

Mini-Challenge #4: Mickey’s PhilharMagic brings me back to my childhood days of watching the Disney channel while my father was awake and getting ready for work while my mom was still sleeping. The incorporation of the senses in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh makes for a relaxing attraction. In the spirit of the relaxing day featured in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, spend time relaxing on 3/7 days. You get to decide how much time you want to take and whether or not you do relax as “me” time. Example: You find going to the beach with your kids relaxing.

Mini-Challenge #5: Have a “Mad Tea Party.” Give yourself 1 point if you have a party-like meal that is on plan. You should have some type of appetizer (salad, soup, crudités), an entrée, and a dessert. You could even have some tea.

Mini-Challenge #6: The beautiful artistic work in Peter Pan’s Flight amazes me, especially as it is an older attraction. You are on a journey to healthier you whether you are losing or maintaining weight. It doesn’t happen overnight like your trip to Neverland, but it may happen more quickly if you have a specific goal. Give yourself 1 point for thinking about the goal(s) you already wrote. Reflect on it/them and make any necessary changes. Remember, that you don't want to have too many or too few. Make it/them as specific as possible. Here is one of mine. By the end of the challenge, I will be able to walk 5K on the treadmill. I am not giving myself a time limit or requiring myself to run any of it.

Please feel free to PM with any questions. I know I have a few of them and I will catch up tomorrow. I am exhausted tonight.

Have a great week everyone!

LOVE IT! Thanks CC!!!!

My youngest was diagnosed with strep today too. Change his toothbrush after a few days on the antibiotic - he may have reinfected himself with the toothbrush. I'm just hoping no one else gets it. We have baseball all weekend again (5 games from Friday to Sunday with 3 of them on Saturday).

Must be going around the country. DS had it last month and he hadn't had it in YEARS (if ever). Toothbrush suggestion is a great idea. DS uses a Sonicare, but we have a sterilizer for the heads that he used.

Enjoy your ballgame weekend!

Good morning to all you Losers!!

It is Friday which means we are starting a new week in the challenge. That also means it is time to take care of the business end of things.

First of all, a BIG to Dona for her coaching last week! Week 2 can be a hard one to get through, believe me, I know. And your questions really helped us keep a focus on the day and week ahead of us. THANK YOU!

Yup... she rocked it!! Thanks DONA!!

If you have not realized by now......I am stepping up to the coaching position today. I think this is comng at a perfect time for me as I had a rather up and down Week 2 following a stellar Week 1. So I am hoping that as coach I can inspire you all and myself to stay on TARGET!!

Looking forward to your week!!

I have been in communication with CC and we have chosen Fantasyland as our theme for the week. As you can see she has already posted the new Healthy Habits for the week. If you have been participating, hopefully you will find they are helpful to keep you on track for the week. If you have not been participating, I challenge as many of you to join in this week. I would love to see at least 75% of our challengers with their names on the list for participating next week! Step up and give it a try.

WOW! A coordinated effort! IMPRESSIVE!

Please remember to do the following today:

1. Weigh in and send your result to Sue via Private Message at dvccruiser76
2. Send your Healthy Habits results for the last week to CC via Private Message to cclovesdis

THANKS for the reminder!!

Thank you to both Sue and CC for keeping track of these and reporting to us early in the next week how people did for Week 2.

All right, I think that takes care of all the business. I will be back to post the QOTD soon!

Have a great Week 3!

Christopher

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012
As we ventured down Main Street with the Castle luring us even further into the park, we mount the sweeping ramps that lead to the entrance to Fantasyland.....beckoning us onward we find ourselve welcomed into Cinderella's Castle and are greeted by a hidden gem of the park....the beautiful mosaics in the passageway. The hidden gem that some people miss all together because they focus on the outside structure of the castle.

Many of us may be focused on the outside structure. Maybe others have been focused on that too. They and we forget about the inner person. Share a little about what makes you beautiful on the inside that maybe others don't see right away.

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

Hard question. REALLY hard. Just throwing out a few things here....I'm organized and LOVE to organize things (closets, parties, etc). I'm somewhat creative. I love researching my genealogy and love family history. That's all I can come up with.

BTW..... I will say that I was BITTERLY disappointed with Cinderella's castle on my first visit when I was 10. It is such a spectacular structure and such a widely-known building. I REALLY was expecting to be able to GO IN the castle and see all kinds of beautiful rooms, etc. The fact that it was just a walk through..... with some pretty lame art work (based on a 10 y/o point of view, of course), was the single biggest disappointment of my first ever trip to Disney. What a rip-off!!

Obviously now, as an adult, I can appreciate the mosaics and have been inside the castle to have breakfast with Cinderella and friends, twice. But it still strikes me as a bit misleading to have this BEAUTIFUL ICON that is not much more than a facade!

My DS has not officially chosen his Eagle project - but one of the adult leaders is the Chief of the FD. My DF is a retired FD, so Connor would like to do something in conjunction with the FD and dedicate it to my DF.

Janis

That would be SO NICE if it had some sort of family connection.

I think I am beautiful on the inside because I am caring, generous and empathetic to others. I am very sensitive to the needs of others ! I am open minded and try to see things from all points of view. Not sure that makes me unique but I like myself for who I am and you can't get any better than that! Now, to work on the outside

THat is SO NICE! I am definitely not sensitive enough. And empathy is a struggle for me.... probably because I am a pretty "strong" (in quotes as I'm not REALLY strong.... I just put on a good persona) person and I always seem to expect others to "suck it up and deal with it." Liking yourself on the INSIDE will definitely help you get the outside under control!!

Good luck with WI today everyone I will be honest and say that even after 2 weeks I am not quite back into healthy living mode. We are moving this weekend to our new house and I am just trying to hold it together until we get that complete. For the past month we have done painting at the new house and had the floors refinished and some other minor renovations and slowly moving our stuff over. The movers will move the furniture tomorrow and we have until June 30th to be out of the rental house. Our cats have torn up some stuff and we need to get that repaired and get the house cleaned. I'm tired just thinking about all that needs to get done!

Well, time to get to work. Today I am wearing pants with a broken zipper! Covered by a long shirt. I love these pants and won't let a broken zipper stop me from wearing them

Have a great day all!

Shawn

Best of luck with the move. Life must be crazy right now!

You can get the zipper replaced pretty easily if you really love the pants! Any tailor or seamstress worth 2 cents ought to be able to do it for you easily.

I officially made it to the single digits!!! 209.2!!! I was 265 this time last year so I am so excited!!

CONGRATS!

What makes me special? Hmmm...I love children, I have a special way with them and see them for how special God made each of them...oh and with horses, too..they are amazing creatures!!

THat is SO NICE!!

I also hit all 6 points on healthy habits this week!! WOW!! I walked 30 miles for the second week in a row...figured the scale would drop like bricks but it's slowly coming off..in the two weeks I have lost 3.8 pounds...I hope I can tweak some of my eating to help my body better fuel itself...not sure I'm eating enough calories and know I need more raw veggies!

I did find that I was getting weak/light headed and overall not feeling well on some days...I bought 2 things of Gatorade (heavy on sugars!) and poured 1/4th Gatorade into my full glass of water after each 3mile walk...it did the trick!! I guess my minerals/salts were being depleted with the workouts...I hate to add that kind of sugar in, but my body must need it with the amount of working out I've done.

Wanted to share my new fave recipe!! Redneck caviar (aka Texas caviar among other names, many different takes on this recipe, but it is GREAT with Frito Scoops, I allow myself 5 Fritos and load on the caviar for a meal)

2 Cans black beans

1 Can Ro-tel

2 Cans black eyed peas

1 Can white shoe peg corn

¼ - ½ C diced jalapenos

2-3 t minced garlic

¾ -1 cup chopped cilantro

1 onion diced

6 T red wine vinegar

6 T olive oil

2 t oregano

2 t cumin



Drain all canned goods very well. Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least two hours, better the next day. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips. When I half the recipe, I still use a whole can of corn and Ro-tel. I actually have not used the jalapenos but if you do, I was told to make sure to drain off the liquid if using the canned ones! I drain and rinse all the beans and use about 1/2 cup of cilantro!

I LOVE new recipes and I LOVE beans! I will definitely make this over the summer to take to a bbq or something. Thanks!

Sorry, I haven't been responding to everyone's posts lately. I have been reading, just don't have the time to go back and respond we have so many losers here (which is awesome!!). Between work and friends this summer is so busy!

Thanks Dona for coaching this week!

QOTD: I am very generous and selfless. I will always give up something that is convenient for me for someone else, or I will buy things for people I love, or volunteer. I hate getting gifts but I love giving them. I am always here to help!!

SO NICE!

Hey, didn't I say I was going to participate in HH this week. -looks around nervously-
Yeah...didn't quite write it all down. But I will this week...I will!

I had a great weigh in and am back into the 130s! Only 13lbs away from my ultimate goal now. Hope you all have a great weigh-in and a nice day!

WOOHOO!! Great job!

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Happy SUNNY Friday friends!!!!

DS's 8th grade graduation was nice last night. He looked good and did fine with his speaking part, although it was a bit hard to see him from where I sat. But I got a few good pictures. I teared up a bit when they all walked in to Rascal Flatts " My Wish".... nice touch for the kids to pick that song. And our robotics kids made a NICE showing with almost EVERY team member doing a speaking part or getting a special award or something! DS's best friend got the Principal's award, so that was a nice surprise too!

He enjoyed his home celebration dinner (opted to eat at home rather than a restaurant to save some time). He had requested ribs and french fries. I bought the precooked and sauced ribs that you just heat up and he said they were GREAT! Paired that with Alexia waffle fries and he was a happy boy! I also cooked veggies and grilled chicken breast for DH and myself to be able to stay OP.

Dessert was a Friendly's ice cream cake as a surprise for DS. He ALWAYS requested these for his b.day when he was younger. I got a really tiny one (6 servings). The kids and my parents had it for dessert.... DH and I had fresh strawberries with a bit of Cool Whip Free. I maybe have splurged a bit more if today wasn't weigh in day.

I did have a small loss this week, but I may take another sneak peek tomorrow. We had dinner SO LATE last night (eating dessert at 9:40 ) , it couldn't have helped the scale this morning.

I will post a picture from DS's graduation last night instead of a semi-formal picture..... he wore the same outfit, so why duplicate? Plus I don't feel right about posting a picture of his girlfriend on a public forum without her parents' permission.

Off to enjoy the sunshine and relax just a bit before my busy weekend.... graduation party tomorrow and Father's Day on Sunday (plus someone MIGHT be celebrating a birthday on Sunday ).

Will post that picture and then BBL to chat!.....................P

 

[pjlla]

My baby! ............................P

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012



What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?


I'm a giver. Sometimes to my own detriment but I am a giver.


Quote of the day

Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.

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Christopher, if you don't mind could you PM me your QOTD for the rest of the week so I can find Quotes to match?


Sorry I'm late to the party, busy day today. I took yesterday off to just veg and today it's full force out the gate. Bills are paid, money is juggled, I'm headed out in a few to pay for the kids camps, get lunch and start hazmatting the RV for DH's office and the kitchen.

Gonna run, will touch base later.

 

[penguin1102]

Happy Friday everyone!! Today is going to be a busy day today, it's my birthday and I somehow got roped into running errands. I am looking forward to dinner tonight with my DH and parents, and we are going to my favorite sushi place.

QOTD: I am a caring person that is always willing to listen to others when they have problems or just need to vent. I am selfless, I want people to be happy before myself, which sometimes can be a bad thing. I like to think that I have a good heart.

 

[pjlla]

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012



What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?


I'm a giver. Sometimes to my own detriment but I am a giver.


Quote of the day

Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.

*******************************

Christopher, if you don't mind could you PM me your QOTD for the rest of the week so I can find Quotes to match?


Sorry I'm late to the party, busy day today. I took yesterday off to just veg and today it's full force out the gate. Bills are paid, money is juggled, I'm headed out in a few to pay for the kids camps, get lunch and start hazmatting the RV for DH's office and the kitchen.

Gonna run, will touch base later.

Hope your VEG day was refreshing!

Happy Friday everyone!! Today is going to be a busy day today, it's my birthday and I somehow got roped into running errands. I am looking forward to dinner tonight with my DH and parents, and we are going to my favorite sushi place.

QOTD: I am a caring person that is always willing to listen to others when they have problems or just need to vent. I am selfless, I want people to be happy before myself, which sometimes can be a bad thing. I like to think that I have a good heart.

Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Here is some calorie-free cake!

And a big celebration.......

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Did a bit of "stuff" here around the house. DD and I are off to the mall to use some coupons, etc. Then I will drop her at the Y around 5pm and dash home for supper with the guys! Since I forgot to defrost the pork and put it in the crockpot, dinner will be salads and leftovers from last night.

TTYL.......................P

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Afternoon everyone!!

I'm going to update everyone on what's been going on and then come back later with a seperate replies post.

Alan and I have been talking the last few weeks about when/if I have another baby what we're going to do vehicle wies. The talk became more serious after our recent trip to Babies R Us and looking at things. I told him that we definately were going to need a bigger vehicle to haul stuff around. The best case scenario was to trade my convertible in and get something in its place. We could still use the Juke when the kiddo got older and didn't have as much gear to haul, but for in the very beginning it just wouldn't work out well.

So I started doing research on Wednesday night. I've loved every Nissan I've ever owned. So I did a side by side comparison on www.vehix.com of the Murano and the Chevy Traverse. I had a few friends that have the Traverse and they said they loved it. I had looked at other vehicles (Nissan Cube, Chevy Equinox, Ford Explorer, etc). However, I liked the Murano & Traverse better.

So after doing the side by side comparison and realizing the Chevy had more to offer I looked up the closest dealership. We went yesterday afternoon and I met with a great salesman (his name slips my mind at the moment). I told him I was just looking and trying to get an idea if I liked it. You can't really judge that just by looking at it on a computer screen. He told me to take my time and ask any questions. He even said "We could always crunch numbers, you could take some time to think about it, and then get back to me." So, I decided to go that route.

WOW!! is all I can say...

Original sticker price: 31,000
Trade in value on convertible: 21,000
USAA discount: 750
Chevy Rebate: 2,000
Out the door: Little under 13,000!!!!



SPECS ON CAR:

Automatic
Seats 7 (3 rows: 1st two bucket seats, last row bench)
CD Player
IPOD Compatible
12 cup holders
Back up camera
Back up alarm (if someone or something is to close behind the car it beeps at you). We tested this at the dealership when Alan stood behind the car.
LOTS of space for cargo and just overall comfort
The driver seat slides front, back, up, and down. This is AWESOME! I hate being short and can see over the steering wheel!!

The only thing we need to add is running boards. I'm only 4'11 so getting in and out is kind of tricky.

I'm going to take more pictures here in a bit. My best friend is looking for a bigger vehicle for her family and she wants to see all the bells and whistles.


Alan went this morning and dropped paperwork off for my dr. They need to fax my records to the specialist before Monday. Then he went and faxed all the "FIRST TIME PATIENT PACKET" to the specialist. Everything is ready to go for Monday. Now, I just have to keep myself busy this weekend and not think about it.

Okay, I'll be back later. I think Alan just pulled it out of the garage.

Toodles

 

[camnhan]

Hey Guys...just a quick post to say I have not forgotten you! Week has been crazy
Things have been on again off again with me all week but scale still showed a loss so I am ok with that...
big weekend starting as our youngest goes to the State Special Olympics competition today!! Should be a lot of fun

Will try and get some catching up done while I am sitting around tomorrow waiting for competitions to begin.

Hope all are doing great....have a fun weekend.

 

[D73]

Good morning losers Thanks to Dona for being our coach last week and welcome and thank you Christopher!!! What a great question and a great analogy.

I think I am beautiful on the inside because I am caring, generous and empathetic to others. I am very sensitive to the needs of others ! I am open minded and try to see things from all points of view. Not sure that makes me unique but I like myself for who I am and you can't get any better than that! Now, to work on the outside

Good luck with WI today everyone I will be honest and say that even after 2 weeks I am not quite back into healthy living mode. We are moving this weekend to our new house and I am just trying to hold it together until we get that complete. For the past month we have done painting at the new house and had the floors refinished and some other minor renovations and slowly moving our stuff over. The movers will move the furniture tomorrow and we have until June 30th to be out of the rental house. Our cats have torn up some stuff and we need to get that repaired and get the house cleaned. I'm tired just thinking about all that needs to get done!

Well, time to get to work. Today I am wearing pants with a broken zipper! Covered by a long shirt. I love these pants and won't let a broken zipper stop me from wearing them

Have a great day all!

Shawn

Thanks for sharing more about who you are. Especially to be the first one of the day. Liking yourself is a major hurdle that many people struggle to overcome on their quest for a healthier lifestyle.

Sometimes it takes some time to get the ball rolling and really feel like you are on track. Just keep on planning and keep on trying and it will all fall into place. Just trust. It sounds like there are many things going on that are occupying the forefront of your mind, especially a move. Yikes....I have done that plenty of time and understand the stress that puts on a person. Good luck as you get through that.

I officially made it to the single digits!!! 209.2!!! I was 265 this time last year so I am so excited!!

What makes me special? Hmmm...I love children, I have a special way with them and see them for how special God made each of them...oh and with horses, too..they are amazing creatures!!

I also hit all 6 points on healthy habits this week!! WOW!! I walked 30 miles for the second week in a row...figured the scale would drop like bricks but it's slowly coming off..in the two weeks I have lost 3.8 pounds...I hope I can tweak some of my eating to help my body better fuel itself...not sure I'm eating enough calories and know I need more raw veggies!

I did find that I was getting weak/light headed and overall not feeling well on some days...I bought 2 things of Gatorade (heavy on sugars!) and poured 1/4th Gatorade into my full glass of water after each 3mile walk...it did the trick!! I guess my minerals/salts were being depleted with the workouts...I hate to add that kind of sugar in, but my body must need it with the amount of working out I've done.

Wanted to share my new fave recipe!! Redneck caviar (aka Texas caviar among other names, many different takes on this recipe, but it is GREAT with Frito Scoops, I allow myself 5 Fritos and load on the caviar for a meal)

2 Cans black beans

1 Can Ro-tel

2 Cans black eyed peas

1 Can white shoe peg corn

¼ - ½ C diced jalapenos

2-3 t minced garlic

¾ -1 cup chopped cilantro

1 onion diced

6 T red wine vinegar

6 T olive oil

2 t oregano

2 t cumin



Drain all canned goods very well. Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least two hours, better the next day. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips. When I half the recipe, I still use a whole can of corn and Ro-tel. I actually have not used the jalapenos but if you do, I was told to make sure to drain off the liquid if using the canned ones! I drain and rinse all the beans and use about 1/2 cup of cilantro!

Congratulations on your progress. Onederland is just around the corner for you now! And we all look forward to celebrating it with you.

Thanks for sharing more of who you are as well.

The recipe looks great.....but I need to ask....what is Ro-tel?

Sorry, I haven't been responding to everyone's posts lately. I have been reading, just don't have the time to go back and respond we have so many losers here (which is awesome!!). Between work and friends this summer is so busy!

Thanks Dona for coaching this week!

QOTD: I am very generous and selfless. I will always give up something that is convenient for me for someone else, or I will buy things for people I love, or volunteer. I hate getting gifts but I love giving them. I am always here to help!!

Hey, didn't I say I was going to participate in HH this week. -looks around nervously-
Yeah...didn't quite write it all down. But I will this week...I will!

I had a great weigh in and am back into the 130s! Only 13lbs away from my ultimate goal now. Hope you all have a great weigh-in and a nice day!

Kayla, you demonstrated your analysis right on the head today through our PM's and your willingness to share your creations. Thank you!

Congratulations on the Weigh-In.....Looking forward to hearing how this week's HH go when I pass the coaching baton to you next week.

And a big, BL welcome to our new coach this week, Christopher! I know I'm going to enjoy your Fantasyland theme this week!

I am a samer today. I've have some big fluctuations in my weight this week as I start back into my training and have been doing a better job of staying below my calories. My body is rewarding me by doing crazy things with the scale but soon it will be onward and downward!

Have a great day all!

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to the and hope to provide some thought provoking questions this week for all of us and not let down the momentum that you and Dona have started.

Being a samer is not being an upper and as you said it will all fall in line soon as you adapt to the new routine. Keep it up!

Thanks for the welcomes I'm looking foward to the journey.

QOTD: I am very compassionate and love to help others.

WELCOME WELCOME! You have found a great place to get support and help as well as to be yourself and help others along on the journey. We look forward to getting to know you better.

Hard question. REALLY hard. Just throwing out a few things here....I'm organized and LOVE to organize things (closets, parties, etc). I'm somewhat creative. I love researching my genealogy and love family history. That's all I can come up with.

BTW..... I will say that I was BITTERLY disappointed with Cinderella's castle on my first visit when I was 10. It is such a spectacular structure and such a widely-known building. I REALLY was expecting to be able to GO IN the castle and see all kinds of beautiful rooms, etc. The fact that it was just a walk through..... with some pretty lame art work (based on a 10 y/o point of view, of course), was the single biggest disappointment of my first ever trip to Disney. What a rip-off!!

Obviously now, as an adult, I can appreciate the mosaics and have been inside the castle to have breakfast with Cinderella and friends, twice. But it still strikes me as a bit misleading to have this BEAUTIFUL ICON that is not much more than a facade!

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Happy SUNNY Friday friends!!!!

DS's 8th grade graduation was nice last night. He looked good and did fine with his speaking part, although it was a bit hard to see him from where I sat. But I got a few good pictures. I teared up a bit when they all walked in to Rascal Flatts " My Wish".... nice touch for the kids to pick that song. And our robotics kids made a NICE showing with almost EVERY team member doing a speaking part or getting a special award or something! DS's best friend got the Principal's award, so that was a nice surprise too!

He enjoyed his home celebration dinner (opted to eat at home rather than a restaurant to save some time). He had requested ribs and french fries. I bought the precooked and sauced ribs that you just heat up and he said they were GREAT! Paired that with Alexia waffle fries and he was a happy boy! I also cooked veggies and grilled chicken breast for DH and myself to be able to stay OP.

Dessert was a Friendly's ice cream cake as a surprise for DS. He ALWAYS requested these for his b.day when he was younger. I got a really tiny one (6 servings). The kids and my parents had it for dessert.... DH and I had fresh strawberries with a bit of Cool Whip Free. I maybe have splurged a bit more if today wasn't weigh in day.

I did have a small loss this week, but I may take another sneak peek tomorrow. We had dinner SO LATE last night (eating dessert at 9:40 ) , it couldn't have helped the scale this morning.

I will post a picture from DS's graduation last night instead of a semi-formal picture..... he wore the same outfit, so why duplicate? Plus I don't feel right about posting a picture of his girlfriend on a public forum without her parents' permission.

Off to enjoy the sunshine and relax just a bit before my busy weekend.... graduation party tomorrow and Father's Day on Sunday (plus someone MIGHT be celebrating a birthday on Sunday ).

Will post that picture and then BBL to chat!.....................P

I had never really thought of the Dream buster aspect of the castle. BUt I can see how it can be there. Another example of that is for all those people who have only been to MK once in their life and it was during the 25th Anniversary when it was a big PINK cake. YIKES. What a dream shatterer that turned out to be.

Maybe you can start saving you pennies and mange a trip to Shanghai when they open Disneyland there. The castle there is slated to be the most immersive. See the Disney blog here.

Congrats on your son's graduation and the way you handled the whole evening dinner and dessert. I know that not everyone is able to handle those kinds of celebrations in such a graceful and successful manner. Something to be proud of for sure.

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012



What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?


I'm a giver. Sometimes to my own detriment but I am a giver.


Quote of the day

Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.

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Christopher, if you don't mind could you PM me your QOTD for the rest of the week so I can find Quotes to match?


Sorry I'm late to the party, busy day today. I took yesterday off to just veg and today it's full force out the gate. Bills are paid, money is juggled, I'm headed out in a few to pay for the kids camps, get lunch and start hazmatting the RV for DH's office and the kitchen.

Gonna run, will touch base later.

Oh, Buffy, we can tell you are a giver! And an inspiration with your quotes and encouragement!

QOTD's are not yet in formal question format as I tend to write the wording as I post. I have the basic premise of my questions formulated and how they link to Fantasyland. So I will send you those in hopes that they help you out.

Happy Friday everyone!! Today is going to be a busy day today, it's my birthday and I somehow got roped into running errands. I am looking forward to dinner tonight with my DH and parents, and we are going to my favorite sushi place.

QOTD: I am a caring person that is always willing to listen to others when they have problems or just need to vent. I am selfless, I want people to be happy before myself, which sometimes can be a bad thing. I like to think that I have a good heart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Even if it is busy...find some ME TIME and enjoy it! Set your selflessness aside for at least a bit today and enjoy it!

Afternoon everyone!!

I'm going to update everyone on what's been going on and then come back later with a seperate replies post.

Alan and I have been talking the last few weeks about when/if I have another baby what we're going to do vehicle wies. The talk became more serious after our recent trip to Babies R Us and looking at things. I told him that we definately were going to need a bigger vehicle to haul stuff around. The best case scenario was to trade my convertible in and get something in its place. We could still use the Juke when the kiddo got older and didn't have as much gear to haul, but for in the very beginning it just wouldn't work out well.

So I started doing research on Wednesday night. I've loved every Nissan I've ever owned. So I did a side by side comparison on www.vehix.com of the Murano and the Chevy Traverse. I had a few friends that have the Traverse and they said they loved it. I had looked at other vehicles (Nissan Cube, Chevy Equinox, Ford Explorer, etc). However, I liked the Murano & Traverse better.

So after doing the side by side comparison and realizing the Chevy had more to offer I looked up the closest dealership. We went yesterday afternoon and I met with a great salesman (his name slips my mind at the moment). I told him I was just looking and trying to get an idea if I liked it. You can't really judge that just by looking at it on a computer screen. He told me to take my time and ask any questions. He even said "We could always crunch numbers, you could take some time to think about it, and then get back to me." So, I decided to go that route.

WOW!! is all I can say...

Original sticker price: 31,000
Trade in value on convertible: 21,000
USAA discount: 750
Chevy Rebate: 2,000
Out the door: Little under 13,000!!!!



SPECS ON CAR:

Automatic
Seats 7 (3 rows: 1st two bucket seats, last row bench)
CD Player
IPOD Compatible
12 cup holders
Back up camera
Back up alarm (if someone or something is to close behind the car it beeps at you). We tested this at the dealership when Alan stood behind the car.
LOTS of space for cargo and just overall comfort
The driver seat slides front, back, up, and down. This is AWESOME! I hate being short and can see over the steering wheel!!

The only thing we need to add is running boards. I'm only 4'11 so getting in and out is kind of tricky.

I'm going to take more pictures here in a bit. My best friend is looking for a bigger vehicle for her family and she wants to see all the bells and whistles.


Alan went this morning and dropped paperwork off for my dr. They need to fax my records to the specialist before Monday. Then he went and faxed all the "FIRST TIME PATIENT PACKET" to the specialist. Everything is ready to go for Monday. Now, I just have to keep myself busy this weekend and not think about it.

Okay, I'll be back later. I think Alan just pulled it out of the garage.

Toodles

Wow.....I don't miss the whole seeking a car at all. It has been nearly 9 years since I moved here and have relied on public transportation. It is a lot easier to do here in Europe than it is in the USA though so I admit I am spoiled in that aspect. Good luck on the decisions and comparisons.

Just ask, and I am sure we can all come up with ideas of great activities that keep your mind off of things.

Seriously though, I am sure the weekend will fly by as well as the visit to the doctor. We all are here waiting to know how things go.

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Well I have to say that after asking my question and seeing the answers that are being posted so far, it is quite interesting how these type of chat boards help you get to know people on the inside first. For the most part we do not see the outer shell of our fellow challengers unless there is an occasional picture in a profile or post. But we get to know the "true you" through your posts. There have been no surprises to me when people have talked about their gems. The thing that is of most importance though is that each of us is able to identify those things in ourselves, celebrate them and use them to better ourselves and loved ones! Way to go!

Well.......I guess I should answer my own question.

I am a very caring person that enjoys being analytical and looking deeper into things.....hmmm can you tell? I am also a BIG KID at heart with a major Peter Pan complex.......Not sure how these all fit together but that is what makes me, me! I am both shy and like attention and recognition.....another strange oxymoron in me. And the other thing is that I can be very determined and driven.......when I really want to be. But I have really mastered the art of procrastination. Hmmm complex things we are huh?

I managed to be down by almost 2 pounds this week which I do not really think I deserve. I stayed on calories for 5 out of 7 days but I can not say the same to staying to my exercise plan. And my calories were correct in quantity but not really the best in quality. So I have my areas for improvement identified for this week.

Will check back later with more replies.

Christopher

 

[50sjayne]

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012

As we ventured down Main Street with the Castle luring us even further into the park, we mount the sweeping ramps that lead to the entrance to Fantasyland.....beckoning us onward we find ourselve welcomed into Cinderella's Castle and are greeted by a hidden gem of the park....the beautiful mosaics in the passageway. The hidden gem that some people miss all together because they focus on the outside structure of the castle.

Many of us may be focused on the outside structure. Maybe others have been focused on that too. They and we forget about the inner person. Share a little about what makes you beautiful on the inside that maybe others don't see right away.

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

I've never seen that-- thanks.

Hidden gem about me-- I'm honest but everyone knows that. I guess what's hidden is how tough I am. Not everyone knows what I've been through in the past, and no one can fathom what I'm dealing with right now. But I keep going no matter what-- I get back up.

Kittens are getting so much more independent-- it's nice. I'm up a pound today but pretty sure it's due to PMS considering I was starving this morning. I didn't watch my sodium last night either-- I really really wanted some cottage cheese and chips when I got home.
A few weeks ago my husband brought home a kitty whose owner was elderly and broke her hip. She had been on the floor 2 days before someone found her and her face was all cut up I guess and they took her out of there bagged up thinking she was dead-- it was pretty bad. Anyway her son said he put something on craigs list-- but of course no response--and just left her there. So the land lady had been taking care of her for a few weeks- she'd been left in a bathroom for that long- The lady is in a nursing home now and owes money so the son won't give out information to anyone...I just want the lady to know she's ok. I looked up the ad on craigs list today and couldn't find anything at all so i don't know if they guy pulled it or if he ever even posted anything. She was very scared the first week and wouldn't eat or drink but now she's coming around very well. Sweet, doing fine with other cats. She's really kind of pretty and I think fairly young. I named her Patty after the landlord who does a lot for the cats abandoned in her complex. She's a big black and white medium hair. Very chunky lol.
Well- gonna go work out I think. If I stay home I'll just eat...lol.

 

[myweegirls]

pjlla, a possible UTI for DD5 was one of my first thoughts! We also had a bit of a panic mode because DH is a type 1 diabetic, and this can be an early onset sign. Fortunately, her physical and urinalysis were fine. We're going to try a few things starting tonight - and some big-time reminders to listen to her body during the day. So frustrating, as this was never an issue with her at all! Just when you think you have something down, here comes a curveball...!

Happy Friday everyone!! Today is going to be a busy day today, it's my birthday and I somehow got roped into running errands. I am looking forward to dinner tonight with my DH and parents, and we are going to my favorite sushi place.

Ooh, happy birthday, and happy sushi! I had sushi for lunch, and I think that sounds like a wonderful birthday dinner. Hope you have a great day, errands aside!

QOTD - hidden gem...I'm struggling with this one! I feel like I'm a lot of good things a lot of the time, but nothing all the time, if that makes sense. Maybe that's just being human.

Maintained again this week! One more week to hold steady before we leave on vacation...and hopefully I can maintain there, too!

Mom should be here momentarily, so I'm signing off to get some work done. See you losers soon!

XO
Liz

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Holly -- Congrats on the weight loss!

50sJayne -- Good luck with the kitties

Trinaweena -- Your new job sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy it and they keep you on through the summer.

QOTD: Who is your favorite character?

Tracey: I would totally go on the vacation and give yourself some time to relax. I hope everything works out

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Okay, well I'm going to definately have to buckle down this week. I was up .4 this week and I know why. Its been one of those chaotic weeks where we were out late several nights so we just grabbed something fast for dinner. Yeah, BIG mistake! Going to get some dinners planned out for the rest of the week and next. I need to get focused.

Now, to tally up HH points and PM them to CC

Toodles!

 

[JacksLilWench]

QOTD Friday June 16, 2012

As we ventured down Main Street with the Castle luring us even further into the park, we mount the sweeping ramps that lead to the entrance to Fantasyland.....beckoning us onward we find ourselve welcomed into Cinderella's Castle and are greeted by a hidden gem of the park....the beautiful mosaics in the passageway. The hidden gem that some people miss all together because they focus on the outside structure of the castle.

Many of us may be focused on the outside structure. Maybe others have been focused on that too. They and we forget about the inner person. Share a little about what makes you beautiful on the inside that maybe others don't see right away.

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

What makes me beautiful? Hmm...I would have to say that I want nothing more (at least professionally!) than to be a nurse. Now that I've figured that out, I am doing everything I can to become one. I'm going to be applying to several schools soon and want to get started like, yesterday! Being given the chance to take care of someone is very important to me, and I want to be able to do it to the best of my ability. Every patient you get is someone's daughter/son/mother/husband/sister/etc. And they all deserve to be treated by someone who wants to send them home!

Do a google search for Disney quotes.... or watch your favorite movie and see what you can pull from that. DD's pink ipod is engraved with "Just keep swimming..." but that is a no-brainer for her, obviously!

I think I have one figured out! My favorite movie is Little Mermaid, and this fits: "What's a fire, and why does it, what's the word? Burn..." I think that would be SO COOL on the back!

 

[cclovesdis]

They and we forget about the inner person. Share a little about what makes you beautiful on the inside that maybe others don't see right away.

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

I am a good listener and I pick up on facial expressions very well. I am also responsible and dedicated. I try to help out with as much as possible.

I updated the Week 3 HH post so it would say Week 3. I am going to catch up on some PMs now.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK, which one of you gave me strep???

My throat is killing me!! I hoped it would go away this afternoon but no such luck. It started out on my left side, and now it's working it's way over to the right. But my nose is a little runny too, not much but enough to be annoying.
I'm hoping it's just allergies or something but if it's not better tomorrow, off to emergency I go.
Why does this stuff always happen on a weekend??

 

[lmhall2000]

OK, which one of you gave me strep???

My throat is killing me!! I hoped it would go away this afternoon but no such luck. It started out on my left side, and now it's working it's way over to the right. But my nose is a little runny too, not much but enough to be annoying.
I'm hoping it's just allergies or something but if it's not better tomorrow, off to emergency I go.
Why does this stuff always happen on a weekend??

So sorry you are under! We had a virus that gave all of us tearful sore throats, everytime you swallowed tears would come! It lasted about five days...two of us had fevers and one did not, chewing a zinc tablet and swallowing orange juice helped our throats a lot! Feel better!

Rotel is a canned tomatoes and pepper mix...many use it with Velveeta for cheese dip

 

[Disneywedding2010]

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

I'm a caring person and would do anything for anyone until you do something to tick me off. I'm a massive procrastinator and a massive night owl. I'd rather relax on a beach or balcony during a vacation instead of being on the go.

I appreciate the little things in life and try not to stress over things I don't have control over or that aren't that significant of a problem. You can blame that on the fact that after my family passed away all the little things just didn't matter to me anymore. I take the time to enjoy each day and pay more attention to the little things in life.

Example: Disney World.... I used to be one of those people who was jumping from ride to ride. I didn't take in the atmosphere around me. I didn't care about the pretty landscaping, the picturesque (sp) beauty of it all. All the cute little shops and the things they sold. Now, I soak it all in, every little bit.

Tomorrow is never guranteed and I live each day to the fullest.

 

[ChelleyB]

OK, which one of you gave me strep???

My throat is killing me!! I hoped it would go away this afternoon but no such luck. It started out on my left side, and now it's working it's way over to the right. But my nose is a little runny too, not much but enough to be annoying.
I'm hoping it's just allergies or something but if it's not better tomorrow, off to emergency I go.
Why does this stuff always happen on a weekend??

Bummer :/ Hope you feel better soon!

QOTD - My gem is that I've been given a servant's heart - if you need anything, I'll be there for you. I love to help!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[D73]

Hey Guys...just a quick post to say I have not forgotten you! Week has been crazy
Things have been on again off again with me all week but scale still showed a loss so I am ok with that...
big weekend starting as our youngest goes to the State Special Olympics competition today!! Should be a lot of fun

Will try and get some catching up done while I am sitting around tomorrow waiting for competitions to begin.

Hope all are doing great....have a fun weekend.

Congratulations on the loss despite the on again off again week! Have a great weekend and best wishes to your youngest!

I've never seen that-- thanks.

Hidden gem about me-- I'm honest but everyone knows that. I guess what's hidden is how tough I am. Not everyone knows what I've been through in the past, and no one can fathom what I'm dealing with right now. But I keep going no matter what-- I get back up.

Kittens are getting so much more independent-- it's nice. I'm up a pound today but pretty sure it's due to PMS considering I was starving this morning. I didn't watch my sodium last night either-- I really really wanted some cottage cheese and chips when I got home.
A few weeks ago my husband brought home a kitty whose owner was elderly and broke her hip. She had been on the floor 2 days before someone found her and her face was all cut up I guess and they took her out of there bagged up thinking she was dead-- it was pretty bad. Anyway her son said he put something on craigs list-- but of course no response--and just left her there. So the land lady had been taking care of her for a few weeks- she'd been left in a bathroom for that long- The lady is in a nursing home now and owes money so the son won't give out information to anyone...I just want the lady to know she's ok. I looked up the ad on craigs list today and couldn't find anything at all so i don't know if they guy pulled it or if he ever even posted anything. She was very scared the first week and wouldn't eat or drink but now she's coming around very well. Sweet, doing fine with other cats. She's really kind of pretty and I think fairly young. I named her Patty after the landlord who does a lot for the cats abandoned in her complex. She's a big black and white medium hair. Very chunky lol.
Well- gonna go work out I think. If I stay home I'll just eat...lol.

Good for you for keeping on. I think that many people are much more resilient than meets the eye. We are all dealing with much more in our lives that others never know.

Thank you for being a kitty rescuer. I hope you are able to find a way to let the owner know that her kitty is doing well.

pjlla, a possible UTI for DD5 was one of my first thoughts! We also had a bit of a panic mode because DH is a type 1 diabetic, and this can be an early onset sign. Fortunately, her physical and urinalysis were fine. We're going to try a few things starting tonight - and some big-time reminders to listen to her body during the day. So frustrating, as this was never an issue with her at all! Just when you think you have something down, here comes a curveball...!


Ooh, happy birthday, and happy sushi! I had sushi for lunch, and I think that sounds like a wonderful birthday dinner. Hope you have a great day, errands aside!

QOTD - hidden gem...I'm struggling with this one! I feel like I'm a lot of good things a lot of the time, but nothing all the time, if that makes sense. Maybe that's just being human.

Maintained again this week! One more week to hold steady before we leave on vacation...and hopefully I can maintain there, too!

Mom should be here momentarily, so I'm signing off to get some work done. See you losers soon!

XO
Liz

Hope that you figure out what is going on with your daughter and that she gets well quickly.

We are complex beings aren't we? So many layers.

Congrats on the maintenance! I am sure that if you make a plan for your eating and exercise for the trip you will be able to maintain or stay very close to your maintenance weight and then get it off again afterward. THere are lots of opportunities for exercise on the ship. Have fun!

What makes me beautiful? Hmm...I would have to say that I want nothing more (at least professionally!) than to be a nurse. Now that I've figured that out, I am doing everything I can to become one. I'm going to be applying to several schools soon and want to get started like, yesterday! Being given the chance to take care of someone is very important to me, and I want to be able to do it to the best of my ability. Every patient you get is someone's daughter/son/mother/husband/sister/etc. And they all deserve to be treated by someone who wants to send them home!

Ahh, I wish every doctor and nurse had your attitude. I have had to deal with some really negative people at hospitals when family have been ill. Your presence and attitude will help make tough times for families more bearable!

I am a good listener and I pick up on facial expressions very well. I am also responsible and dedicated. I try to help out with as much as possible.

I updated the Week 3 HH post so it would say Week 3. I am going to catch up on some PMs now.

Your dedication is evident to us all through your HH work! I know I have said it before but it is worth repeating.

OK, which one of you gave me strep???

My throat is killing me!! I hoped it would go away this afternoon but no such luck. It started out on my left side, and now it's working it's way over to the right. But my nose is a little runny too, not much but enough to be annoying.
I'm hoping it's just allergies or something but if it's not better tomorrow, off to emergency I go.
Why does this stuff always happen on a weekend??

I hope you feel better too. And smart to get it checked out if it persists for another day. Here's some pixie dust to try and help.

Rotel is a canned tomatoes and pepper mix...many use it with Velveeta for cheese dip

Hmmm...thank you for the inf. I am not sure if that is something I can find easily here.....may need to look in one of the special American Food shops.

What is the hidden gem that makes you unique?

I'm a caring person and would do anything for anyone until you do something to tick me off. I'm a massive procrastinator and a massive night owl. I'd rather relax on a beach or balcony during a vacation instead of being on the go.

I appreciate the little things in life and try not to stress over things I don't have control over or that aren't that significant of a problem. You can blame that on the fact that after my family passed away all the little things just didn't matter to me anymore. I take the time to enjoy each day and pay more attention to the little things in life.

Example: Disney World.... I used to be one of those people who was jumping from ride to ride. I didn't take in the atmosphere around me. I didn't care about the pretty landscaping, the picturesque (sp) beauty of it all. All the cute little shops and the things they sold. Now, I soak it all in, every little bit.

Tomorrow is never guranteed and I live each day to the fullest.

So many people go through life without being able to see the smaller details. Good for you for slowing down and enjoying them.

Bummer :/ Hope you feel better soon!

QOTD - My gem is that I've been given a servant's heart - if you need anything, I'll be there for you. I love to help!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Hope your weekend goes well too!

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Pretty quiet Friday on the board......hope all are well and that the weigh ins went well.

After weeks of rain it appears that we have two sunny days in a row. I think some outdoor exercise is on my list for today.

Will be right back with the QOTD. Have a great day!

Christopher

 

[D73]

QOTD June 16

As we enter Fantasyland and head to our left, we come upon Mickey's Philharmagic. Here we are treated to a cavalcade of Disney Stars in 3-D with Donald taking his turn at trying to keep the orchestra in tune with the help of Mickey's Sorcerer hat. He has an adventure of a life time trying to keep up with it as a storm picks the hat and him up and whisks him through some classic Disney scenes.

Now that we are in Week 3, hopefully you have a solid plan that you are following on your road to the healthier you. But as we know storms are potentially brewing around every corner.

How in tune are you with your body and making adaptations to your plan to ensure success? If you are not seeing the results you want, what can you tweak to try and get your body better in tune?

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Hi again! Remember me?I was going to say sorry for my absense but life is crazy busy and looks like it's going to stay that way for a while so I just wanted to let you all know I am reading along when I get the chance and well done to everyone whether you had a good weigh-in or just managed to stick with the challenge.You are all doing a good job
to those that need them and I hope/know that something will show up for Brian on the job front!
I'm doing okay weight wise but in part thats just because things are a bit manic at the moment-I swear I'm going "to meet myself coming back" one day soon as we like to say here

QOTD I could tweak so many things right now to be a bigger loser lol but I'm just trying to keep my head above water and make the best choices I can at any given time Seems to be doing the trick
Keep up the good work everyone!