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

[JacksLilWench]

Wow, a girl turns her head and all of a sudden three QOTD's and 5 pages of thread pop up!! Let's get to it!!

Saturday QOTD: I recently saw Dan and Jackie (mother/son orange team) from the BL at a race Expo. They both looked healthy and happy! If you could go on the BL or another weight loss program that took you out of your natural environment, once you returned home what is the most important change you would make in your daily routine to stay on track? How would you make this a lasting change? Would you be more willing to radically change your life after going through an experience like that?

The most important change I would have to make would be to move out of my house. I love my parents and all, but they just don't share the same weight loss ideals I do, and I would be really hard-pressed to avoid the temptation. And when I came to visit, I would make sure to bring my own grapes and snacks!

Sunday QOTD: Do you have a favorite store or restaurant at DTD? What makes it special? And if you don't have one at DTD, do you have one it the Parks that you can't miss?

I think my new favorite restaurant at DTD is Wolfgang Puck Express! I had the BBQ chicken pizza with creme brulee last year...talk about DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back and try it again....in only 34 days!!!

Monday QOTD: Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho! It's Off to Lose Weight We Go! Those poor 7 Dwarfs are lonely -- and you are going to keep them company today (No, you are not going to be Snow White ), What is your Dwarf name today (i.e. -- what would describe you)? Your fellow companions are Dopey, Sneezy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Grumpy and Doc -- and you can't take one of their names!

Awww, but I wanna be Snow White! (Actually, I want to be skinny like Ariel, that's why I joined this challenge, so that wouldn't work for me! ) I think my dwarf name for today would be Halfsies. I've tried to get stuff done today, and gotten about halfway down the list and gone "Nah, I don't wanna do it anymore." I did get my car cleaned out though, which was great!

 

[my3princes]

My dwarf name today could be feverish or achy. I worked about 4 hours then came home as I was feeling achy and nauseous. I slept a bit, but the aches made me so uncomfortable that I finallly just got up. I'm not more comfortable sitting, but have high hopes that I will feel better tomorrow. Now I know why my knees were aching this weekend, it was the prelude to this ick. Of course the weather doesn't help at all.

On a brighter note. I have a $20 old Navy Super Cash coupon that we can't use (no old navy nearby). It has to be used in store between 8/25 and 8/29 and you must spend $40 to use the $20. I'd be happy to mail it to the first person to pm me their address.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I have split-dwarf personality today.

I am "SNACKY" - can't stop eating (and tomorrow is my WW weigh-in). I bought a bag of pistachio nuts and keep going back for handful after handful.

I am also "ACHY" - we had so much rain yesterday that my basement flooded - about 3 inches seeped up from the foundation.

These are not a good combination, but I like that you can manifest your DID with a smile

I just checked the results for the 5K that I had been thinking about running, and at my current pace of about 18.75 minutes/mile, I would have been last in my age category, and second to last in any category.

Probably because I am "Punchy" today, the picture of Thomas trying to feed a little plastic Smurf a nugget is just cracking me up. Smurfs were a bit before my time as it is, so I have no idea who Panicky is!

Dead Last Finish is Greater than Did Not Finish -- I found this out during my first 5K. I was bawling my eyes out because I had actually done it, and the group of people who finished well before I did all clapped as I came in. That is the response you can expect, even if you finish last -- people will be supportive and encouraging!

The news is reporting that Long Island got hit yesterday with "the most rain in the shortest amount of time in our area" in over 100 years. The town two towns over got 10 inches in just a few hours - so I must have been pretty close to that.

Wow, that is a lot of rain -- I'm glad you will be prepared next time, although hopefully there won't be one!

The most important change I would have to make would be to move out of my house. I love my parents and all, but they just don't share the same weight loss ideals I do, and I would be really hard-pressed to avoid the temptation. And when I came to visit, I would make sure to bring my own grapes and snacks!

I think my new favorite restaurant at DTD is Wolfgang Puck Express! I had the BBQ chicken pizza with creme brulee last year...talk about DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back and try it again....in only 34 days!!!

Awww, but I wanna be Snow White! (Actually, I want to be skinny like Ariel, that's why I joined this challenge, so that wouldn't work for me! ) I think my dwarf name for today would be Halfsies. I've tried to get stuff done today, and gotten about halfway down the list and gone "Nah, I don't wanna do it anymore." I did get my car cleaned out though, which was great!

You would indeed have a big change to make, it's good you realize your environment isn't helpful -- maybe you can think of some ways to tweak it to make it work more for you? Glad you have a trip coming up so soon, you'll have to tell us if everything is as yummy as you remember! And you get bonus points for an original dwarf name!

My dwarf name today could be feverish or achy. I worked about 4 hours then came home as I was feeling achy and nauseous. I slept a bit, but the aches made me so uncomfortable that I finallly just got up. I'm not more comfortable sitting, but have high hopes that I will feel better tomorrow. Now I know why my knees were aching this weekend, it was the prelude to this ick. Of course the weather doesn't help at all.

This weather is not fun at all. I really hope you do feel better tomorrow. I've heard a rumor there's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

I have to get up early and get moving to start my work day with a visit to Cambridge -- the one with MIT and Harvard, not the one in Merry Olde England! So off to bed for me. The rain is supposed to mostly stop -- I'm ready for a Good Day, Sunshine!

Maria

 

[liesel]

Hello!

I did get my official 5K time, 42:32. My previous time was 43:32, so I did PR by exactly one minute. I know I can do much better with some cooler temperatures and some more consistent training in the next month. I still want to do a sub 40 minute 5K! To Shawn and all the other back of the packers out there, you can definitely do this! This was a very fit group of people and I watched them all run away from me reminding myself not to go out too fast and do my race. I did end up chasing a few of them down, but only 61 people finished behind me. I had a huge reception when I crossed the finish line, hot and tired, people were very supportive.

Maria at your "sweet little feet" comment

It sounds like you east coasters have gotten quite a bit of rain! Laura, I hope there wasn't any permanent damage to your house.

Gretchen-Good luck on your application!

LisaH I answered the DTD question like it was WDW instead of DL too! Although when I think about it, Ghiradelli is still my favorite of both DTDs! I can't wait until Ca Adventure gets one next year!

QOTD: Sorey for my dwarf name?! I am sore from hiking up and down hills up in the mountains the day before a 5K (probably not the best idea-very different from walking around WDW or DL the day before a race!). I am starting to feel more human, I took a rest day and only walked the kids to and from school today. Have a great evening everyone!

 

[cclovesdis]

Evening All!

Rose: I am doing much better! Thank you for noticing!

QOTD: I was Sleepy this morning, then Hungry, then Sidetracked, and since I've been home, I'm Busy.

Pamper "Challenge" for Tuesday, 8/16: Take some "me" time. Read a book. Listen to some music. Spend some time on this thread. Chose something that relaxes you.

I personally get a kick out of the comics. Some of them are funnier than others, but really, I just feel like a kid when I read them.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

 

[trinaweena]

Ugh, my dwarf name today would be cranky and tired. I worked all day and just could not manage to shake my tired feeling. And i just know the customers could tell and I felt really bad and i tried to be cheerful but I could not shake it. I think because I'm on vacation next week this week is going to be so long. I've been letting one of my dogs sleep with me while my parents are away (she usually sleeps in her crate but I dont like her upstairs alone when no one is home) and she;s like a smalll chilid, keeping me up all night. She just fidgets all night or has to go to the bathroom or needs water and im quite exhausted because of her.

For dinner I made salmon with sesame ginger marinade, chinese cho mein noodles, broccoli and mushrooms. It was very tasty. It is weird cooking dinner when i get home as usually i just have leftovers but right now there is no one here to cook but me! trying to take advantage of this and cook healthy meals. For desert i think i will have grapefruit.

i also ran tonight, on MY treadmill which ive never really done haha, but i didnt feel like going out in the pouring rain to the gym. It wasnt my best run but i did it and it was better than the other day. I am so achy lately though, which is sad because i thought my muscle problems were improving. The past week or so has been brutal. I dont like the amount of advil i've been having to take.

Tonight I have to pay some bills and try to get to bed earlier than i have been. Watching some LOST now. In december i started a rewatch of all the seasons, im finally on season 6. LOST is my all time favorite show, I was very involved with it back when it was on the air. We even had a party for the finale and labeled all the snacks and drinks with dharma labels and made up a LOST cocktail!

Oh and for my fellow Whovians (doctor who fans) I just purchased this shirt http://www.threadless.com/product/2899/Doctor_Hoo/tab,girls/style,shirt Pretty awesome right? I'm excited for the premiere of the second half of season 6 in a few weeks. LOST is my favorite show, but Who is a very close second haha

 

[bellebookworm9]

Had an iffy eating day today, but I wrote everything down. I *think* that I will be going to the Erie County Fair tomorrow with the class, but not positive. The fair is home to a ridiculous amount of fried food-pickles, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese- and a new "Big Kahuna Donut Burger": Burger, bacon and cheese on a glazed donut. I'm actually quite disgusted with all the choices, and I plan to bring a lunch in case I don't end up going, but will probably just buy something at the fair. I hope to get either a panini or pizza (two of the "healthier options"), but I do want to indulge in a funnel cake-perhaps I'll find someone to share it with. Last year when Mom and I went, I remember the smell of all the fried food actually making me feel nauseous-so eating probably won't be much of an issue at all...

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

I had a great night! Thanks for the good wishes Maria! No nightmares, no strange dreams, no memory of dreams at all! Just the way I love it!

Not sure what today will bring. I packed some leftovers for lunch and it was a great meal, so I am looking forward to eating it. I have some extra time this morning, which is good, because yesterday's breakfast didn't sustain me at all. I even had a whole egg. I'll try something different today. I better get going; it could take me a while to figure out what to eat and then cook it.

Have a great day everyone!

Healthy Habits: I plan to post the results tonight. Please PM me your points by 5 PM. Thanks!

 

[donac]

Good Tuesday morning

It rained again last night here and more is predicted for today.

I got a couple of quilt tops done yesterday. One I have been working on and off for to long to count. I just have to put some borders on them and then some I plan to machine quilt.

I am giving blood this morning then I have to go into school to find some thing on my computer that I can't get on line.

I have to go to a working dinner tonight for my work with Boy Scout Popcorn. I hate the fact that I won't eat until after 7 tonight.

I don't know what else is on tap for today

Dont' forget to send in your weight from Friday so that I can do stats.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

Just finished 3M on the TM, now I have to shower, grab some eggs, and get whisked to Cambridge on the subway. Everyone have a great morning, I'll be back later!

Maria

 

[tigger813]

Ugh, my dwarf name today would be cranky and tired. I worked all day and just could not manage to shake my tired feeling. And i just know the customers could tell and I felt really bad and i tried to be cheerful but I could not shake it. I think because I'm on vacation next week this week is going to be so long. I've been letting one of my dogs sleep with me while my parents are away (she usually sleeps in her crate but I dont like her upstairs alone when no one is home) and she;s like a smalll chilid, keeping me up all night. She just fidgets all night or has to go to the bathroom or needs water and im quite exhausted because of her.

For dinner I made salmon with sesame ginger marinade, chinese cho mein noodles, broccoli and mushrooms. It was very tasty. It is weird cooking dinner when i get home as usually i just have leftovers but right now there is no one here to cook but me! trying to take advantage of this and cook healthy meals. For desert i think i will have grapefruit.

i also ran tonight, on MY treadmill which ive never really done haha, but i didnt feel like going out in the pouring rain to the gym. It wasnt my best run but i did it and it was better than the other day. I am so achy lately though, which is sad because i thought my muscle problems were improving. The past week or so has been brutal. I dont like the amount of advil i've been having to take.

Tonight I have to pay some bills and try to get to bed earlier than i have been. Watching some LOST now. In december i started a rewatch of all the seasons, im finally on season 6. LOST is my all time favorite show, I was very involved with it back when it was on the air. We even had a party for the finale and labeled all the snacks and drinks with dharma labels and made up a LOST cocktail!

Oh and for my fellow Whovians (doctor who fans) I just purchased this shirt http://www.threadless.com/product/2899/Doctor_Hoo/tab,girls/style,shirt Pretty awesome right? I'm excited for the premiere of the second half of season 6 in a few weeks. LOST is my favorite show, but Who is a very close second haha

Major Whovians here! All 4 of us! The kids are so funny! They can't wait each week until it is on! Did you see the special they had on lat Saturday night. This Saturday on BBCA there is another special on the monsters from the show. We have a family from church that we get together with to watch Dr. Who and Torchwood! Looking forward to the season premiere! Probably have to have a party.

I got up and did the 2 mile WATP and then a 20 min. strength workout. I figured that I had better do it now or I wouldn't do it at all today. I was a total SLUG yesterday. Working at noon today and we are also running errands before going to the library. It's the final week of the summer reading program so we had better stop in. We will also go on Saturday if they have done any additional reading by then.

QOTD: I love Skinny Cows but only have them when they are on sale. I can only eat light or slow-churned ice cream. I still treat myself to a handful of M&Ms almost daily.

Lat night I had a deep-dish eggplant pizza. That's my new favorite thing! I'll probably have my mushroom ravioli for supper tonight. I'll give Brian and Ash pierogies and Izzie will have grilled cheese. Brian has a soccer coach meeting at 7.

Gotta go make Brian's shake. We love the new Orange Creamsicle shake. They are supposed come out with a mint chocolate and bring back the pumpkin spice sometime this fall. If I have to put in another order I will probably order another creamsicle before it goes away!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

I love Dove and Lindt chocolate, and will occassionally pick one up at the check out. The lindt balls are nice because you can buy just one at a time. And dove now has bars, so you don't need to buy a whole bag. Lately I try not to buy them because I haven't had the self control. I remember one Christmas my mom gave me a big bag of lindt chocolate truffles, and after the first of the year, I got on track, and had just one each night as a treat. Let me try to remember the self control that took and see if I can get it back.

Have a great day!!

 

[wickey's friend]

Hi, everybody! I can't keep up with this thread -- it moves too quickly, lol! I just wanted to say that as of last Friday's weigh in, I've lost 20 pounds since January 1 when I started the Spring BL challenge. I changed the way I eat and added some (not enough) exercise in my life. But I think it's the weekly weigh-ins that have kept me motivated.

I'm on board for the fall challenge -- I'd like to lose at least 22 pounds to get where I want to be. I hope it doesn't take me another 8 months to do that, but I'll take what I can get. Thanks for keeping me on track.

 

[my3princes]

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

Just finished 3M on the TM, now I have to shower, grab some eggs, and get whisked to Cambridge on the subway. Everyone have a great morning, I'll be back later!

Maria

I'm really not a brand name kinda girl, that being said I only use bare minerals cosmetics. I love how they look and feel. That is not a reward though, it is just part of life.

DH and I use vacations as our incentive. We don't do little things along the way, but try to plan a big family vacation each summer. This summer was not one of those summers as we are saving up for a Hawaiian vacation next summer. Not having a summer trip this year has definitly adversely effected our diet and exercise plan. Now that we're a year away from Hawaii the motivation is coming back.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I did get my official 5K time, 42:32. My previous time was 43:32, so I did PR by exactly one minute. I know I can do much better with some cooler temperatures and some more consistent training in the next month. I still want to do a sub 40 minute 5K!

Maria at your "sweet little feet" comment

QOTD: Sorey for my dwarf name?! I am sore from hiking up and down hills up in the mountains the day before a 5K (probably not the best idea-very different from walking around WDW or DL the day before a race!). I am starting to feel more human, I took a rest day and only walked the kids to and from school today. Have a great evening everyone!

Hi Lisa! -- Great job, I know you can definitely do a sub 40 5K! I'm a little shocked when I see those "man feet". I keep going back to all the things this little piggy used to do -- we had our own version. I am sorry you are sore, I agree, hiking the day before would have made me a sore dwarf, too!

QOTD: I was Sleepy this morning, then Hungry, then Sidetracked, and since I've been home, I'm Busy.

Well, you have had quite the Dwarfy day -- 4in1!

Ugh, my dwarf name today would be cranky and tired. I worked all day and just could not manage to shake my tired feeling.

Oh and for my fellow Whovians (doctor who fans) I just purchased this shirt http://www.threadless.com/product/2899/Doctor_Hoo/tab,girls/style,shirt Pretty awesome right? I'm excited for the premiere of the second half of season 6 in a few weeks. LOST is my favorite show, but Who is a very close second haha

Sorry you were not feeling your best. It's hard to do customer service when you feel ooky. The t-shirt is very cute! I think I'm going to look for action figures for ds, or maybe a Tardis. Santa brings him a variety of unwrapped goodies (yes, we still do this), so it would be nice to have something to supplement the Schleich animals he collects.

Had an iffy eating day today, but I wrote everything down. I *think* that I will be going to the Erie County Fair tomorrow with the class, but not positive. The fair is home to a ridiculous amount of fried food-pickles, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese- and a new "Big Kahuna Donut Burger": Burger, bacon and cheese on a glazed donut.

You have introduced me to a new food, it would never occur to me to put a hamburger on a donut

I have some extra time this morning, which is good, because yesterday's breakfast didn't sustain me at all. I even had a whole egg. I'll try something different today. I better get going; it could take me a while to figure out what to eat and then cook it.

I usually have scrambled eggs for breakfast -- and I include peppers, mushrooms and onions (maybe a little ham). For some reason, the extra vegetables give me a boost and it's enough to sustain me through the morning. I hope you found something that worked better for you today.

I got a couple of quilt tops done yesterday. One I have been working on and off for to long to count. I just have to put some borders on them and then some I plan to machine quilt.

I think you are so creative and so generous with all your projects! It truly is a gift of time and talent, and I hope you realize how many people you help

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

I thought of this question because I'm revising my reward for losing 20 lbs before the Princess -- instead of a room upgrade I'm giving myself a new Vera Bradley bag. I don't need a Vera Bradley bag, but I really like them I also prefer Lancome cosmetics, but that's not an indulgence, that's everyday

Major Whovians here! All 4 of us! The kids are so funny! They can't wait each week until it is on! Did you see the special they had on lat Saturday night. This Saturday on BBCA there is another special on the monsters from the show. We have a family from church that we get together with to watch Dr. Who and Torchwood! Looking forward to the season premiere! Probably have to have a party.

QOTD: I love Skinny Cows but only have them when they are on sale. I can only eat light or slow-churned ice cream. I still treat myself to a handful of M&Ms almost daily.

Dr. Who is a worthy event in our house! My dh is not a fan, but he knows not to bother ds and I while it's on. Skinny Cows are good! and I do like M&Ms better than generic.

I love Dove and Lindt chocolate, and will occassionally pick one up at the check out. The lindt balls are nice because you can buy just one at a time. And dove now has bars, so you don't need to buy a whole bag. Lately I try not to buy them because I haven't had the self control. I remember one Christmas my mom gave me a big bag of lindt chocolate truffles, and after the first of the year, I got on track, and had just one each night as a treat. Let me try to remember the self control that took and see if I can get it back.

I resemble this! My dh usually gets me a box of Godiva dark chocolates for Christmas, and I try to parcel them out, one per day. If I'm really good I can almost make them last until Valentine's Day, when I'm due for another box! The rest of the year I get Dove or Lindt. Right now I have Dove caramels, and dh is parceling them out for me -- one each night. I don't even know where they are. I mean, I could find them if I really wanted to, but I like this better as there's less chance of an accident

Hi, everybody! I can't keep up with this thread -- it moves too quickly, lol! I just wanted to say that as of last Friday's weigh in, I've lost 20 pounds since January 1 when I started the Spring BL challenge. I changed the way I eat and added some (not enough) exercise in my life. But I think it's the weekly weigh-ins that have kept me motivated.

I'm on board for the fall challenge -- I'd like to lose at least 22 pounds to get where I want to be. I hope it doesn't take me another 8 months to do that, but I'll take what I can get. Thanks for keeping me on track.

Great job on the weight loss! We'll look forward to seeing you posting during the Fall Challenge!

I'm really not a brand name kinda girl, that being said I only use bare minerals cosmetics. I love how they look and feel. That is not a reward though, it is just part of life.

DH and I use vacations as our incentive. We don't do little things along the way, but try to plan a big family vacation each summer. This summer was not one of those summers as we are saving up for a Hawaiian vacation next summer. Not having a summer trip this year has definitly adversely effected our diet and exercise plan. Now that we're a year away from Hawaii the motivation is coming back.

I think vacations are a powerful incentive! I just feel glum when I don't have an upcoming trip somewhere. I'm so glad you have the fabulous Hawaii trip to look forward to. Tell us more about bare minerals -- I think I get the concept, I'm wondering if you have to be fairly skilled to apply it?


Back from Cambridge and trying to get a few things done. Is it only Tuesday? It seems like it should at least be Thursday by now

Maria

 

[glss1/2fll]

QOTD: None for me. DH on the other hand! Geesh. Diet Coke and Dove Dark Chocolates. But it's an everyday thing for him. Whenever I get grumpy about it (about every 4 days or so ), I just remind myself at least he's not addicted to alcohol or floozy women! If I were to give myself a reward I would have my eyebrows waxed. Unforunately I treat them like I do plants, remembering them only once a month or so!

I have friends who wear bare minerals and they just love it. I don't think it's complicated to apply/layer/whatever they do.

Gotta go brush my teeth before I head to the dentist's office for my yearly cleaning!

 

[my3princes]

Hi Lisa! -- Great job, I know you can definitely do a sub 40 5K! I'm a little shocked when I see those "man feet". I keep going back to all the things this little piggy used to do -- we had our own version. I am sorry you are sore, I agree, hiking the day before would have made me a sore dwarf, too!



Well, you have had quite the Dwarfy day -- 4in1!



Sorry you were not feeling your best. It's hard to do customer service when you feel ooky. The t-shirt is very cute! I think I'm going to look for action figures for ds, or maybe a Tardis. Santa brings him a variety of unwrapped goodies (yes, we still do this), so it would be nice to have something to supplement the Schleich animals he collects.



You have introduced me to a new food, it would never occur to me to put a hamburger on a donut



I usually have scrambled eggs for breakfast -- and I include peppers, mushrooms and onions (maybe a little ham). For some reason, the extra vegetables give me a boost and it's enough to sustain me through the morning. I hope you found something that worked better for you today.



I think you are so creative and so generous with all your projects! It truly is a gift of time and talent, and I hope you realize how many people you help



I thought of this question because I'm revising my reward for losing 20 lbs before the Princess -- instead of a room upgrade I'm giving myself a new Vera Bradley bag. I don't need a Vera Bradley bag, but I really like them I also prefer Lancome cosmetics, but that's not an indulgence, that's everyday



Dr. Who is a worthy event in our house! My dh is not a fan, but he knows not to bother ds and I while it's on. Skinny Cows are good! and I do like M&Ms better than generic.



I resemble this! My dh usually gets me a box of Godiva dark chocolates for Christmas, and I try to parcel them out, one per day. If I'm really good I can almost make them last until Valentine's Day, when I'm due for another box! The rest of the year I get Dove or Lindt. Right now I have Dove caramels, and dh is parceling them out for me -- one each night. I don't even know where they are. I mean, I could find them if I really wanted to, but I like this better as there's less chance of an accident



Great job on the weight loss! We'll look forward to seeing you posting during the Fall Challenge!



I think vacations are a powerful incentive! I just feel glum when I don't have an upcoming trip somewhere. I'm so glad you have the fabulous Hawaii trip to look forward to. Tell us more about bare minerals -- I think I get the concept, I'm wondering if you have to be fairly skilled to apply it?


Back from Cambridge and trying to get a few things done. Is it only Tuesday? It seems like it should at least be Thursday by now

Maria

Bare Minerals is not difficult to apply. I was amazed by how good I looked when the sales girl did my makeover. I was clear that I wanted an everyday look, not something for a nightclub I watched what she did then I watched the dvd that comes with the starter package. There are also tutorials on the bare minerals website. When I first started with bareminerals they did not have eyeshadows or mascara. They do now, but I have a liquid eyeliner that I love as well as a waterproof mascara. Other then that it's all bare minerals even the new eye shadows.

 

[JacksLilWench]

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

As far as food, I would have to say Coca-Cola Classic. I know just how bad it is, and I don't mean only calorie-wise. I was lucky enough to attend a "spot" for one of the local early morning shows in Charlotte (Fox News Rising), to watch my mom be a spokesperson for ACS. The "news guy" doing the spot was a guy named Wilson, and he does a lot of those kinds of interviews- they're usually on location around the Charlotte area. Between takes, he was talking about how he'd recently lost a lot of weight, and was talking about how he cut out soda because the carbonation causes you to expand, so people who drink soda, even if it's diet, are stretching themselves out from the inside I still like my soda, but I only drink it in 8oz cans now, and only one every few days!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

QOTD: I am the queen of generic. I think I get it from my dad(he is one of ten kids so there was no brand names growing up for him). There are pics of me as a baby sitting next to a big white box with black letters: diapers :lmao the generics don't come in that packaging anymore. I try to buy generic most of the time. But Brand name toothpaste I buy - crest. Don't like the taste of anything else. My husband is in marketing and only buys brand name stuff. Drives me crazy. He says he helping people like him. Lol!

My computer got a virus (my fault) so I'm typing on this iPad and it's horrible! I'm not going to be able to type much til I get the laptop back. I went to doc today with some cramping. Trying to just relax. Doc did a test for preterm labor. Won't find out results til tonight but I'm sure it's fine.

Only problem is that worrying makes me want to eat!!!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Tuesday QOTD: Do you have a "brand name" item that you indulge yourself with? Do you use it as a reward for following your eating or exercise plan?

I honestly can't think of anything. Nearly everything we buy is generic store brand, with the exception of my Dooney & Bourke bag (which is just too expensive to reward myself with continuously), my Levi jeans (not too expensive, but a necessity), and my Almay makeup.

Hi, everybody! I can't keep up with this thread -- it moves too quickly, lol! I just wanted to say that as of last Friday's weigh in, I've lost 20 pounds since January 1 when I started the Spring BL challenge. I changed the way I eat and added some (not enough) exercise in my life. But I think it's the weekly weigh-ins that have kept me motivated.

I'm on board for the fall challenge -- I'd like to lose at least 22 pounds to get where I want to be. I hope it doesn't take me another 8 months to do that, but I'll take what I can get. Thanks for keeping me on track.

That's a great job with the 20 pounds.

Between takes, he was talking about how he'd recently lost a lot of weight, and was talking about how he cut out soda because the carbonation causes you to expand, so people who drink soda, even if it's diet, are stretching themselves out from the inside I still like my soda, but I only drink it in 8oz cans now, and only one every few days!

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I did end up going to the fair today, and I did pretty well. I ordered a "Popeye" panini (spinach, garlic, ricotta and provolone) and a funnel cake with a little bit of powdered sugar and cinnamon I put on myself. I ate almost all of the sandwich, and about a quarter of the funnel cake, then gave the rest away. I did order a medium orange creamsicle smoothie, and then refills were only half price, so I got a strawberry one too. But overall I'm proud of myself, and I think pushing a wheelchair for 2.5 hours helped with my activity! I also drank 2 bottles of water and am on my third.

And I just bought our park tickets for October, so all of our up front stuff (room, flights, tickets, MNSSHP tix) are all paid for-and paid off my credit card.