hi friends - just a quick midday hello.
it is 96 degrees here in the bronx. 96! what is UP with that?? my friend just invited us to go over and swim in their new pool. sounds nice but i don't even want to move to go over there! and i haven't gone to the grocery store for the quickie stuff i need for dinner. blah.
i took thomas to that talent place and he was like a completely different child! in a good way! he was all mister giggles and waving and blowing kisses at the agent. LOL! the woman said he has a great look! i was actually surprised and thought maybe he is TOO white! it seems alot of the print ads our there have pictures of ethnically ambiguous kids and thomas is most definitely not that! anyway, we are going in on sunday to get his head shots taken and the lady said she's really excited to work with him. i kind of busted her balls for a little. the headshots are VERY expensive and i said that i didn't want to waste the money unless she thought he'd get some work. she was very adamant about saying that she wouldn't waste my time. i even asked her to tell me about the last person she said no to because i didn't believe her that she just has everyone come in for head shots! LOL! i'm such a new yorker
anyway, we're going to do the headshots. i mean, if anything at least we'll have a great photo and it'll be an experience.
It isn't a bad thing to be a bit suspicious and skeptical sometimes. It can really save you from getting burned.
That said, you will OWN the headshots afterwards (right?) and can take them to another agency if this one doesn't work out. Be sure to post one here too!
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Here's some food for thought as we get ready for weigh-in tomorrow. Take a minute to think about how the week has gone? Did you drink your water? Did you get any exercise in? Did you journal your food? Did you follow your plan if you had one? What are you most proud of this week? Do you feel like you made a good starting effort?
I'm not going to say the number on the scale doesn't matter--cause it still matters to me. But, I know what I did right this week and I know what I could have worked harder on. The scale will say what it will say.
Don't beat yourself up and throw in the towel if you are disappointed, just pick yourself up, get a big glass of water and keep moving forward.
Have a great evening.
Hope that you are taking your own advise! I know things have been tough for you lately. I've been meaning to PM you, but I keep running out of time.
Pamela - PUT THOSE KIDS TO WORK!! My DS is lazy as all get out but he is required to make up his bed daily, clean his own bathroom, dust and vacuum his room weekly, help with cooking and cleaning at meal times, trash, his laundry and sometimes more. Just sayin
Oh..... I totally agree with you about putting the kids to work. However, they are both still in school and DD is right out straight trying to finish up some big projects and get ready for finals. She even totally skipped swim practice last night, which is a HUGE deal for her! She is working every spare minute, so I don't ask her to do anything right now.
DS is helpful in spurts. He is good if I straight out make a request. And he does helpful things without being asked sometimes too... like the other day he saw it was getting cloudy and dark and took the clothes off the line because I wasn't there.... and he got the cat in before it stormed. I was pleased as punch when I got home and realized I didn't have to be out in the lightning taking in clothes!
Bedrooms are another story. The first available day this summer they will BOTH be cleaning!
And they do both have "regular" chores... they take turns setting the table for dinner (which also includes some cooking help if needed) and clearing/cleaning after dinner. They feed the cat and do other assorted bits and pieces, as requested (sorting laundry, sweeping, vacuuming, loading/unloading the dishwasher, etc). But like I said, things have been SO CRAZY lately, we haven't even been home enough to follow through with regular chores!
Good luck with your washer. I used to have one that we had to "fiddle with" from time to time so I know what you mean.
I'm sure if I call they will tell me it needs a whole new control panel. So I will deal with it "as is" for as long as possible. It is just a PITA sometimes.
Had a good day today. Eating went well. I talked myself out of several things I wanted at the grocery store only to sucuumb to something I picked up at the bakery for DS and he didn't want it. I didn't use any of my strategies to stop or think or anything. I ate a bite of the second bakery item and got my senses back and quit. Spent most of the day at the thermal baths in Beuren with 5 friends. Pure heaven on earth. I wish we had something like that back home. Someone picked up one of the items we sold and I made 30 euros!!! Last night, a good friend sent her husband to pick up her item and he didn't pay me! Yes, I should have said something but it was too awkward. The item was only 15 euros and I've probably eaten 200 euros worth of food and wine at their house in the past 2 years. I may have to consider that a give-away.
Good luck to everyone at WI tomorrow !!!
Shawn
Good luck coming to your senses BEFORE consuming the entire second pastry! That is a VICTORY in my book! By then I am usually just telling myself.... "oh well, you already blew it... might as well blow it big time!"
The spas sound delightful!
I do feel like I've had a good week. Drank plenty of water. Didn't exercise. (But, I can tell you that walking on crutches for the past several days has already made my arms, shoulders, core and back stronger. I'll take it! I have logged every bite of food for 10 days with no exceptions. And right now, that is my whole plan: log it all - the good, the bad and the ugly. And I do feel like I really am off to a good start.
I expect the scale to show a loss tomorrow and, yes, I would be disappointed if it didn't. But, I'm really trying to find my success in the individual choices and actions. Did I log my food today? Check! Mission accomplished. And tomorrow, I'll do it again.
I hate crutches. I'm glad you can find the bright spot in having to use them!! Excellent job logging your food for 10 days! That is a big accomplishment!
Hi I am Candice
I am 35 & from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
I started the last challenge but life got in the way & I didnt finish but I plan to this time, so please add me to the loser list... I have been struggling with my weight & getting healthy all my life
I have a habit of starting off strong & then slipping & going back to old habits
But its easier said then done
This past 10 months have been very stress full & not so much with taking care of myself but my family... In October we found out that my Dad has multiple myeloma, I have been trying my best to deal with it but I am afraid that I went back to my old habits & used food to comfort myself... I made a promise to myself that I would give 110% & I would also keep telling myself that this takes time & I am trying really hard not to expect immediate results
Welcome! Prayers for your Dad.
The taco salad I made for supper turned out good. It was just the right amount and it seemed lighter with the chicken burger cut up in it!
Will drop off Izzie at school and bring the ice they need for their field trip. Then I will head to work for 2 clients. I'm hoping to leave there at 12 or 1 depending on how things go. Not supposed to be as hot. The thunderstorms cooled it down a lot.
Thanks for the hugs! They are very much appreciated! I also chatted online with a friend for a bit this morning and my co-workers make me laugh as do our clients!
TTFN
We did end up eating at home and had the taco salad too! I forgot to add guacamole to mine.... I was kind of bummed when I realized it, but oh well. It was a nice easy cool meal for a hot busy day!
Pamela I think we should save the prizes for organizing til fall. Honestly we are both busy thins summer so I think we need to keep it scaled back our first time out of the gate.
Okie-dokie! You are right!
JLW Way to go on starting the journey to create the authentic you!!
I think as women we put to much emphasis on what others think. Our parents, our significant others, our kids, our friends and our enemies. Hell I sit here sometimes and wonder if a prefect stranger is judging me because of my size, my clothes, if I shaved my legs that day. Well I say screw it, who cares what those people think!! If I'm ok without shaving my legs and wearing shorts then so be it! LOL
We all need to adopt that attitude a little more often!
Whew!!! All caught up!!!!!!!!
Working on the organizational challenge but DS10 needs the computer so I'll be back!
Thanks for the welcome. This is my first attempt at WW and for now I have mixed feelings about it. But I'm sticking with it anyway and will see how things go. I'm actually doing pretty well, I'm definitely losing but am struggling with tracking points.
Glad you are sticking with it for now. You need to give it a chance before you decide if it is really the thing for you.
What is the problem with tracking? Is it just a PITA to have to write everything or are you having trouble finding the Points value for foods or what?
Are you attending RL meetings or doing WW online? You could talk to your leader at your next meeting about your difficulties.
I'm not real familiar with the newer Point Plus system, but I am very comfortable with the overall WW system. I would be happy to help in any way that I can! Just ask here or PM me if you want!
HI everyone, just popping in to say HI! I'm still doing well on my plan. I am on day 5 and going strong.
We had a GREAT thunderstorm last night. Does anyone else love them? Very little rain so DS and I sat out on the porch and watched the thunder and lightning roll in. We had a great conversation too. Probably one of my all time favorite thunderstorms. It was beutiful.
My dad and I used to sit on the patio and watch storms. We didn't get along good when I was growing up, but I do remember enjoying doing this with him. Lucky we didn't get struck by lightning, sitting under the aluminum patio roof!!
Yikes - I had a bad few days food-wise.
I've just been so hungry and have gone over my WW points each day for the past three days. Since I don't have junk in the house, I've been overeating things like string cheese, reduced fat Wheat Thins, popcorn, etc. We had our first REALLY hot day today and I didn't feel like cooking, so I went to the supermarket and got a "take and bake" pizza. That, and a salad, wouldn't have been too bad - but I had about three servings.
On the positive side, I have continued to walk a minimum of three miles a day. I played "angel vs. devil/should I or shouldn't I" for about a half-hour today because of the heat, but I sucked it up and walked anyway. (Of course, as Murphy's Law would have it, I was sweating like a fool when I ran into my secret crush - my UPS guy - while out walking!!)
QOTD - Favorite resort is Animal Kingdom Lodge or Port Orleans French Quarter. My DVC home resort is Saratoga Springs, but have never actually stayed there.
- Laura
Even healthy foods have calories, but I'm sure you realize that. But hey, the splurge could have been on a half gallon of full-fat ice cream instead of string cheese, right??
Sorry about the sweaty encounter with the UPS man! Maybe he will be impressed with your dedication to exercise!!
Organizational Challenge 6/10 - 6/16
*Make beds
*do dishes every day and have a clean sink before bed
New -
This week we are going to focus on meal planning and food organization.
the things we need to do this week are:
1. clean out pantry. Purge out-of-date food items. Purge anything you "intended to use" but never will. And if you are bold, purge all the bad for you foods. If you can't justify tossing it because of cost then consider donating to your local food pantry or making those naughty treats and giving them away to neighbors, friends, or co workers.
Sort remaining items into like categories of your choosing. Consider a clear over the door shoe organizer (Target or
Walmart, I forget which one) for small packages like seasonings, soups, and various pouch like items.
List all items in a notepad for reference when making a grocery list.
Wash all shelves and floor before replacing food items.
2. Clean out refrigerator. Purge old food, out-of-date items, non useful items.
Bold move - purge all high fat sauces, dressings, and other condiments that are bad for you.
Wash all shelves before replacing food items. Group items in like categories.
List all items in a notepad for reference when making a grocery list. Check container levels of things such as butter, eggs, and milk.
3. Clean out freezer. Purge all items that are frost bitten, old, or that are useless. Bold move - Consider tossing all frozen dinners that are high on fat and/or sodium (many convenience meals have huge amounts of sodium in them).
List all items in a notepad for future reference when making grocery list.
4. Grocery list day!!! Consulting your notepad and recipes, start building your menu for the week or 2 weeks. Pay close attention to your carbs, proteins and fats. Aim for well balanced meals. Be sure to add plenty of veggies. If you look at a plate divided into sections. Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and veggies. Fresh veggies are the best, followed by frozen, then canned. Don't skimp on the fruit and veggies, they are a great source of vitamins and nutrients.
Bold move - Try a new recipe using healthy materials. Or update a healthier version of an old favorite.
5. Shop!!! First step, shop the perimeter of your store. This is where the best food items are located. Don't take kids if you can help it, and don't rush. Take time to read labels and do research before hand. Find out which foods have HFCS and Aspartame in them, try to find a healthy alternative if you can.
I know it seems like a lot of work but consider the fact that you would do as much research on a car, why wouldn't you do it for your body.
Look at healthy items that you can divide for great on-the-go snacks.
I frequently do these things anyhow, but having been so busy lately they have really fallen by the wayside. I'm going to save this particular challenge until the kids are out of school though.... things are far too crazy right now!
But it is a GREAT idea!! We all need to do this a few times a year, at least!!
And when you all try these new recipes, please post the good ones over on the BL recipe thread!!
Inspirational Quote 6/10/11
Eat for the Body you want, not the body you have
working on some food and eating quotes this week for added inspiration.
Love it!
Somehow this was exactly what i needed to hear
I did force myself to eat today and still did good for the day and forced myself to drink my water at break time even though i DID NOT WANT. I told myself to stop feeling guilty about not working out today because i have been doing good and there are going to be days when i just have too much on my plate. And thanks for your words about my teachers suggestions. It actually really helped for me to hear it. I tend to freak out about school since ive been kicked out of two schools for failing and have now maintained a 4.0 average for 2 semesters. Sometimes it feels like I need A's or nothing.
Thank you! I think i did well this week. One thing i really wanted to concentrate on was water, because im constantly dehydrated and its been a huge problem for me. Im happy to say i was able to drink the correct amount of water this week. Regardless of what the scale says i FEEL BETTER about myself and that means more than any number on the scale.
Thank you for your kind words. Im feeling much better now at the end of the day and I just keep saying you made it through and you can make it through tomorrow too. Sometimes its stressful to look at all the stuff I have piled up that needs to get done but i need to take it one day at a time.
I love thunderstoms, even though they still make me jumpy. It might sound strange but I have been trying to be more calm during storms because my dog has developed a recent fear of them and i want to portray a sense of calm to her when they are happening.
I think i feel like that most days. I see something and think this is healthy, but not so much when you eat 3 portions! Hang in there. I know drinking more water for me this week has helped, and trying to occupy my mind with other things when i feel the urge to snack.
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Thank you everyone for your kind words. I got through the day. My wonderful manager let me out an hour early because I literally came into work in tears because i just felt super stressed. I am thankful that almost all my managers realize what a stress all this extra work is to me (all except our store manager, who just takes me for granted) and try to make it easier on me. Everyone knows though, school comes first.
I did manage to get my essay done. When i got home from work I still hadnt even come close to my calorie intake for the say so i went ahead and had what my parents had for dinner, a pork chop and some brown rice and green beans, and allowed myself to eat that and watch one ep of parks and rec (which is one of my fav shows) and then forced myself to get down to work. Fantasia is my go to study movie because i need to backround noise but dont want to be distracted by dialouge. I'm preatty happy with how the paper turned out but mostly just relieved its done. I still have a reading response to get finished but thats only one page
thank god!
I forced myself to not feel guilty about missing the workout today. There will be days when i just have too much going on. Yes i need to make time for workouts but not at the expense of my mental health! I have enjoyed working out thus far, for the first time in my life, and i dont want to ruin that. I figure jillian michaels can just kick my *** twice as hard tomorrow!
Whne are we supposed to send in our healthy habits points for the week?
You are really struggling right now with everything on your plate. You should NOT feel guilty about the workout. You need to keep yourself SANE these days and sometimes that means skipping workouts! I've been skipping a few myself lately and while I wish I could fit it all in, I know I am doing what I NEED to do right now for my own peace of mind!
Wow! P, when do you sleep? So much to do! I hope the summer slows down for you! I love your hybrid plan idea...hmmmm, could be a best selling book??? It's a weight loss and skin care system!
Actually, I have NOT been sleeping my usual 8 hours lately and I think it is catching up with me. I'm not usually a caffeine person, but I've been drinking it daily lately. Gotta stop that.
I think most people would be amazed at how many things in regards to their health would improve if they just ATE BETTER!! Acne, inflammatory diseases, heartburn, GERD, headaches, skin problems, etc!
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I'm exhausted!! But in a good way
The beach was beautiful today but really hot. The girls did so well with goal setting and discussing dress code issues. They are so thoughtful
I slathered on the SPF 30 since we were in the shade of the porch all day (instead of SPF 50). I had sunglasses and a hat too. I ate breakfast before I left but lunch was at the B&B. It was my first g-f challenge. I ended up with salad, corn salad, and I took apart a roasted veggie sandwich (no bread). All the other sandwiches were cold cuts (may contain gluten), so I stuck with what I knew. And yes, I was bad. I stopped at the rest area on the way home and had a small cup of soft vanilla ice cream. Such a treat!!
Got home around 4 and just needed a nap. I made a really nice cold salad of cucumbers, avocado, black beans, red onion, and tomatoes with just lime juice. I ate it with rice cakes...YUM! Watching the crazy thunder and lightening that passed through!
I'm off to bed! Day off tomorrow with a 9:30 am nail appointment and a date with my vacuum cleaner when I return. I may do 2 miles as a prep for my 5K walk on Saturday. Only 3 more days of school left (actually the kids are gone and we have meetings!) Woooo HOOOOO!
Sound like you had a good day! That salad sounds delightful. Mind if I steal the recipe?
I'm down 1.2 for the first week
I would be more excited but it's not a new number for me, I was actually up a little last week. But NOW I am back at my lowest number so far since Feb 2010 and hoping to see a new lower number next week
I think the sauna saved me yesterday (sweating out some weight) since I had that bakery item and I had some salty foods at dinner last night.
I'm inspired to work harder next week
Good luck everyone!
Shawn
WOOHOO on being down!!
Morning everyone! I worked on my laptop from 3:45 am until 10pm yesterday, with only bathroom breaks and a quick step to the fridge every so often! I'm losing it! Thank goodness I bought some deli turkey last week, I just pop up and grab a slice or two, refill my water, and sit back down! We have something like 30 assignments due in June for 1 class. She's insane! That doesn't take into effect 2 2-3 hour classes a week. With two more going on, sheez. CANNOT WAIT FOR DISNEY!
I am making plans to be more regular here once we get back. I'm killing myself to get 2 classes done before I leave, so I'll only have 1 to deal with.
I had such a crazy thought yesterday, and immediately thought -gotta share this with my BL girls, I bet they miss my insanity! AK and Sophie went to Brad's parents (who, by the way, made it through his 90 day plan just fine, but the company is back on short time), to swim while I worked. He picked them up on his way home. I was working on a special ed class all day, and thought "I wonder if they girls received bathtub services after they got out of the pool"
In non-teacher lingo "wonder if they took a bath".
Tracey - just skimmed a bit, so sorry to hear about your mom.
and prayers to you!
Rose - girl. We need to catch up! I see you've gone GF now. Thanks for the pm. Love you lady!
SHAWN - NC????????
I see a face to face in our future!
Kathy - The only thing I could recap for you today is what UDL and RTI are, alternatives to public education, and differentiating language arts instruction in kindergarten.
Linds- we need to catch up, too. Sounds like you may have had a slump? I'm in a trench instead of a slump. How did you kick it? DH's work going okay?
Everybody else - miss you! All the newbies - Yes, I'm always this hyper and wordy. You might be glad I'm not posting regularly yet! But stay the course, hang in there, you can do it! I'll get to know you soon!
As for health - not doing so great, gained, not making good eating or exercise choices, completely due to insane classwork since Jan. With moving even less, I'm thinking about at least trying to track calories if I can manage it to try to drop a few. I need to really be on a very restricted calorie plan, since brain work doesn't expend very many!
And Disney stuff -
We just added an extra night to our July 4th trip. Since things are slow, they are giving Brad's company a week of. But for some idiotic reason, it's NOT the week OF the 4th, it's the week before. So instead of leaving late Friday night, we are leaving Thursday night. I called to see what DVC was available, and AKL had a savannah view studio open. We've always wanted to try it out, and it works out great. We'll drive through the night, spend the day and night at AKL just exploring, swimming, and resting, and then up early the next morning to check in at BLT and hit MK! We're all really excited, and while I am stressed that this means I have 1 less day to get everything done, I'll be ready for vacation!
Taryn
As usual, you are insanely busy! I don't know how you keep it all going.... but I guess since you know that the school work won't last forever, it must be different.
You will SO be ready for Disney! Enjoy every minute of the trip!
Well friends! I have managed to catch up here, but I need to go retrieve my students from art in about 5 minutes!
I am working today (1st grade teacher
) and will run home, pack up some snacks and a light dinner, DD will grab her swim bag, and we will dash to the Y for a 4:30 arrival time to help set up the timing system. I don't expect we will be out of the Y until at least 9pm. Tomorrow morning we need to be dressed and at the temple by 10 am for Rainbow Girls installation. I'd like to be able to bake something for the luncheon before then, but not sure I will be able to fit it in. It isn't a requirement, but I feel like it would be a nice thing to do for the new Worthy Advisor who is being installed. She is a super nice girl and I love her family.
Lunch today is 1/2 C lowfat cottage cheese with onions and chives, 1 C fresh strawberries, baby carrots. Snack is 3 hardboiled egg whites and a string cheese (if I am still hungry). 2L of seltzer on hand and have started the first bottle. Not sure about dinner... probably a quick salad to bring along tonite.
Talk to you all later!.................P
but somehow we will find a way!
and then get started back again. But, the gaps where I don't journal are getting shorter
It is getting to be that it is cheaper to rent than buy now. We may end up keeping it as we won't just give it away. It would just bring us some peace of mind for where we are now. 
I think dinner at Boma would be a great way to start! I would love to stay at BLT some day. 
And good job working the agent over -- I got a kick out of that because I would have probably done the same. 
Hope that everyone sees some good numbers today! 
I am so glad you decided to hop back in with us. You were always in my thoughts...wondering how things were going for you.
I would have no problem staying home. 
Am I the only one here that NEVER makes the bed?? The way our schedules work, DH is usually just getting up when DD and I are headed out the door. And, once I get home in the evening, I just don't really see the point. I mean, it's not a total disaster or anything; the covers are pulled up. Not neatly enough to call it "made", but not that bad either.
