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

[dvccruiser76]

Update: She seems to be doing better. They have her on two new meds. The first one helped a bit and the 2nd one helped even more. My mother likes the dr and my sister said mom was actually joking around when they left. SHe will be in ICU through tomorrow. The meds could cause respiratory issues so that's why they did the ICU.

Glad to hear that your mom is doing better.

so, $120 dollars later we left fully disney-fied! i spoke to a really nice lady in line who owns dvc and goes to WDW 3 times a year....and she had NEVER heard of the DIS!!!!! WHAATT???

The horror I bet I know how she spent the rest of her day

Here's a picture of Hunter from tonight.

So cute, don't you love when they get dressed up? Even though they probably hate it.

I am one week fast food and regular coke free!! I also lost 3 pounds this week!

I bought the Zumba game for the Wii today when I was at Target (it was on sale) WOW this is a work out and the nice thing is you don't have to hold the wiimote. I HIGHLY suggest it. I plan on using it all week considering it is going to rain all week.

Great job How do you like the Zumba game?

If he wants to lose weight with a Bodybugg - then I would recommend that he input his food. Otherwise it shows how many calories you burn over a 24 hour period.

What type of feedback is he looking for?? Maybe a heart rate monitor would fit the bill. Or does he run?? Doesn't Nike and the iPod have something?? You put a device in your sneaker and it talks to your iPod??

Hi Janis, I think he wants it to know time and distance for running more than anything, so I'll have to check the Nike and iPod websites. Thanks.

If he doesn't want to input his food then I wouldn't go with the BodyBugg -- that is a big part of it. What about a Garmin? He could keep track of his distance, pace and heartrate?

All I could picture when I read that was the thing I have in my car. I take it they have ones for running, so I'll go check those out too. The body bugs sound expensive so I should probably save the money and get something else since he doesn't want to enter his food.

Of course it is 2:30 pm here in Germany. We had pancake breakfast this morning and then I took DH to the thermal baths in Beuren. Tried to get him to go yesterday but he kept insisting he didn't really want to go but finally today I talked him into it and we both really enjoyed it. We were having a great day but then he got mad when I tried to make sure he saw the statue outside the baths that is a really unique and lifelike image of people in the baths. He missed it but started yelling that he didn't care and was not turning around and on and on and on. I get so tired of him NEVER wanting to do ANYTHING! We have 3 long holiday weekends in June and we have/had no plans for any of them. DH just likes to sit on the couch with his laptop or watching TV. And we are in freaking Europe for gosh sake! When I do make any plans there will be plenty of criticism and/or he will do something to take away from the joy of it for me. He doesn't have any friends and does not even try to get along with others or make friends. Of course I've known all of this since I met him 20 years ago but sometimes I just get sick of it. I guess if your DH is the life of the party you might get sick of that too!

Tonight we are supposed to go meet some friends at the Biergarten and I am
seriously thinking of asking him to just stay home. I know he'd rather do that anyway. I'll have a better time by myself with my friends who want to go out and have fun! DS has gone to Europa park for the day.

Sue - I don't know anything about the body bugg but everybody I know that has one really loves theirs. The Garmins are really popular if he is a runner.
The Budget Board is a really good place to ask specific product questions too or you might want to start a new thread on the WISH board as well. Good luck with your decision

Hi Shawn! I hear ya, DH can be both at different times. He always seems to make my vacations less enjoyable by either commenting on the cost of EVERYTHING while we're away or by downplaying everything. He kept telling me how he wasn't that impressed with the Dream and how the food was nothing special aside from Palo. Grrrrr.....

Then there's times when he's drunk with his friends and the life of the party (in their eyes anyway) and that annoys me as well. Just can't find a nice in between

I'm going to look into the Garmin too, thanks

Good morning all. I had a good day yesterday. I did an hour on the eliptical and ate fairly well at Thai. My friends and I were there for 4 hours talking! It was a blast. Today I have lots of things to do around the house and then the X Men movie with my dh.

Did you end up seeing X-Men? I loved it I'm a big Marvel Comic movie fan though. Now I want to go back and watch the others again.

I hope everyone is having a good Sunday. We ran 6 miles today (run 5 walk 1). It went pretty well. My knee is not perfect, but my sanity is intact which is what I am aiming for right now.

Sometimes sanity is the most important part

Hey guys! I am so excited to report I lost 5#!!!!

I am so darn happy and proud!!!!!

You go, that is definitely something to be proud of

Ashleigh and I had a nice morning together but I HATE Rt 9 traffic by the mall and the signs for things are HORRIBLE!!!! But the AG place was nice. Ash got a smoothie and we got her Kanani doll and some pjs for one of her dolls and an American Girl shirt for Izzie. Ash had brought one of her dolls who had a defect with one of her eyes and they are repairing it for free and it will be mailed back to our house when it is fixed. That was a relief. Her new doll is beautiful and she is excited to finally have her.

I agree Route 9 traffic stinks The AG store there is pretty nice. You could drop a fortune there for sure. We went shopping there for my niece last Christmas. Good thing you didn't go to Finale, that place is delicious evil

Well I'm down 2 pounds this week . I can honestly say I have NO idea how that happened. .

Nice work

My bed only gets made when we change the sheets! My mother still gets after me about that but I just don't have time.

That is so me

Go B's

Well our "quick" trip to Disney next month for a weekend is up in the air.

Hope it all works out!

Yesterday's QOTD: I've been thinking about this QOTD a lot and know for sure that I'll be happier when I lose the weight. A few weeks ago, I happened to see a picture of me from 12th grade. We have pictures scrolling on our desktop and I often go weeks without seeing the same picture twice, so I haven't seen it agan, but it made a big impact when I saw it. I was in the pool at my senior picnic type event. I was wearing a two-piece (the type that covers more than a bikini) and smiling. I couldn't have been more than 120 pounds. The beginning of 12th grade was really hard and while I did great academically, I was not so well emotionally. But, I slowly came out of my shell, and by the end of the year was doing really well. I want to feel like that again and I know that losing 50 pounds will help me get there. No, it's not the only thing, but it's part of it.

You'll get there

Good Morning. I think I'm coming down with something. Yesterday I felt achy with a lot of sinus pain. I went to bed early and was awake before the alarm, but my throat is a little scratchy. Just took ibuprophen and sudafed as I don't want to be out on week 4 of my new job. Hoping that the meds will take care of it for me.

Uh oh, hope you're feeling better. Sounds like a cold/allergies. Some days I just can't tell the difference

Another "hard-to-resist" food for me is sweet potato chips.

What???? What are these and who makes them? I once tried apple chips and had to stop buying them as well b/c the whole bag would go in one sitting

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

I stayed an extra 1.5 hours late at work today. That's usually the max you can stay late unless it's a necessity. It would have been great if I finished everything, but I didn't, and (I can't believe I'm saying this...) that's okay.

QOTD: What isn't? Chocolate, any sweets really, salty foods, potatoes, pizza, tortilla chips/salsa, chips/dip, anything with cheese on it, bread, pretty much everything except celery. (I had some today and just couldn't get into it.)

I've even been known to overeat fruit and veggies. I'm okay...but could be better...with meat, and I'm usually good with dairy as long as I'm at home.

Tomorrow I weigh-in at WW. I'm not expecting to lose anything. After today, I'm expecting a gain. If I post a loss-no matter how small-I'm going to reward myself with something. It WILL NOT be edible.

Thanks for all the support with moving out. I'm off to look for apartments.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

 

[tigger813]

Thanks, Pam! I slept through most of HP and the HBP! Izzie cuddled with me a bit. I was so sound asleep at one point in the movie that when it got really loud and someone was yelling it sounded like Brian yelling ASHLEIGH!!!! Scared the crap out of me!

We had chicken curry over rice for supper and then I had some ice cream with some creme do menthe on top.

Stomach has been bothering me today from the bad stuff I ate over the weekend and not drinking enough water with aloe so I'm trying to catch up today on that.

I think I accomplished everything that I wanted to today. Time for the Bruins game! GO B's!!!!! It's going to be a rough game that's for sure!

Working 9-2 tomorrow and then picking up Izzie to get her hair and make up done for dress rehearsal tomorrow night. Not sure what we will be eating tomorrow night. I may just bring home something from the place next door! Ash gets home at 3 and we have to leave here by 3:40 so it will be a real quick afternoon. Izzie will be home by 5 with Brian and it will probably be close to 8 by the time Ash and I get home! Or maybe I'll eat a big lunch and then have my protein bar for supper! It's hard juggling things this week!

Well, time to watch the game!

TTFN

 

[aamomma]

Sometimes its as though people see with blinders on - earlier in the day I stayed away from the chips and had the raw veggies, later on I turned down the b-day cake and had a big plate of fruit salad, never had a drink, only water all day - but she only saw the hot dogs and had to get her little dig in.

- Laura

This topic was interesting to me. Some people do this to me as well, but I also have the opposite happen, "Oh, c'mon, what's one scoop of (insert food here) - you can diet again tomorrow! What is one day gonna hurt?" But when you've resolved to try to make good choices at a buffet, picnic, whatever... going through the food is a struggle anyhow, and then to have people try to discourage you is frustrating too! And I thought why they would they worry about what I was eating????(I wasn't looking at their plates), and I wondered if someone eating better/living a healthier lifestyle was shining a light on their bad food choices? Maybe they are really feeling bad about themselves, and trying to push that onto someone else. It made me feel less angry and more compassionate when I tried to see it that way. Good job on planning ahead, and resisting the cake!

 

[pjlla]

I can't stand that - makes me cringe. A similar thing happened to me this weekend.

Was at a bbq & and had saved up bunch of WW weekly points so I could splurge on two hot dogs from the grill. My sister's MIL looks at my plate, and says "I guess you took off from WW this weekend, huh?"

I just smiled politely and said, "That's the beauty of the program, I can eat whatever I want and am still losing weight each week." And I walked away.

Sometimes its as though people see with blinders on - earlier in the day I stayed away from the chips and had the raw veggies, later on I turned down the b-day cake and had a big plate of fruit salad, never had a drink, only water all day - but she only saw the hot dogs and had to get her little dig in.

- Laura

What is it about some folks?? HOnestly, I've rarely had anyone make a comment on my food... except maybe to try to push MORE food on me (especially in DH's family). But I know it would peeve me BIG TIME!

I love what you told her about WW.... and it's TRUE!! People don't get it! They think that to lose weight you need to live on celery sticks, fat-free yogurt, and diet coke! That is SO not the truth..... and WW is all about NOTHING being off limit!

What???? What are these and who makes them? I once tried apple chips and had to stop buying them as well b/c the whole bag would go in one sitting

I'll do you a favor and NOT tell you they are made by Terra and are sold in the natural foods section of most grocery stores. I WON'T tell you that the "Sweets and Beets" combo is delicious, even if you're not a beets fan!

Hi Everyone!

I stayed an extra 1.5 hours late at work today. That's usually the max you can stay late unless it's a necessity. It would have been great if I finished everything, but I didn't, and (I can't believe I'm saying this...) that's okay.

QOTD: What isn't? Chocolate, any sweets really, salty foods, potatoes, pizza, tortilla chips/salsa, chips/dip, anything with cheese on it, bread, pretty much everything except celery. (I had some today and just couldn't get into it.)

I've even been known to overeat fruit and veggies. I'm okay...but could be better...with meat, and I'm usually good with dairy as long as I'm at home.

Tomorrow I weigh-in at WW. I'm not expecting to lose anything. After today, I'm expecting a gain. If I post a loss-no matter how small-I'm going to reward myself with something. It WILL NOT be edible.

Thanks for all the support with moving out. I'm off to look for apartments.

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone!

Good plan for a reward tomorrow. I hope you can get it.

**************
G'night all!..........................P

 

[bellebookworm9]

I bought the Zumba Wii game today, on sale at Target for $40, as part of a BOGO 50% sale. I only bought one game though.

I just did a beginner 20 minute workout and it was intense! I am not a dancer by any means but I kept up fine. I did the Tutorial to learn some of the basic steps and I thought the actual "class" was easier; it seemed that the tutorial went from really slow to full out extremely quickly. I think I will alternate Zumba and C25K, since neither makes me hurt too much afterwards (during, my hips and feet ache, but Mom thinks it may be from my orthotics, so I'm going to try exercising without them) but I know I'm burning calories while doing them! And since Zumba in any form isn't in WW activities, I calculated, and doing it for half an hour was 8 points!

Today was a good plan day. I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast. For lunch we went to McDonald's and I got a chicken nugget happy meal with the apple dippers side and a bottle of water (no soda!). For dinner I had leftover Polish sausage, glazed carrots, and garlic bread. I had 14 points left over, so I had a cup of Heavenly Hash ice cream and a piece of taffy. I still have 6 points left. I'm not going to eat anything else though!

 

[trinaweena]

Karen-hugs to you and your family!

Thanks, Nancy! She was doing better when my sister left the hospital, even joking around a bit and she likes the doctor. Hope to get her out of ICU tomorrow. The meds they were using can cause respiratory issues so that was part of the reason for the icu.

I'll hopefully have good news tomorrow!

TTFN

Watching Doctor Who with Brian! If you're a fan this one CAN'T Be missed!

Woo hoo another Who fan! It is probably my favorite show next to LOST.

Wow so I'm so behind and i really tried to catch up but its just too much so we're starting fresh! Hugs to anyone whose needed it this past week!

i fell off the wagon big time yesterday but I also gave myself permission so i dont feel too bad. It was my parents anniversary and my dad made a HUGE dinner. Lobster, homemade shrimp alfredo, steak, green beans! I'm sorry I'm not passing that up! Oh well, its a new day and ill work extra hard this week.

Started today with a great run. Usually I do 4 miles alternating walking and running according to couch 2 5k. Today i started with a 1 mile warm up then did couch 2 5k for 2 miles and then the last mile i pushed myself a little and did 1/4 mile straight at a run, walked for a 1/4 mile and then did the last half mile at a run! That's the furthest Ive run straight through so I was pretty proud. Tomorrow will be an off day. I started level 2 of 30 day shred 2 days ago and havent done it since! I think im getting bored with it!

Not much else is happening, things have calmed down a little. Except for the fact that I've completely fallen in love with my philosophy professor I've always thought he was cute but ive now realized he's fun to talk to, and intelligent! Haha of course i am a taken woman but if not I would totally pursue that after the semester ends! We stay after class every week and just chit chat with each other! Oh boy!

How is everyone doing this week!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Sorry that I'm just now getting back to making a longer post. We got side tracked earlier sitting outside and I immediately came inside and got on the computer to do some research and then before I knew it the clock said midnight. Time flies when your having fun .

Dr's medical assistant called around 530 this evening. Ultrasound came back negative, no blood clots. X-Ray also came back negative, no broken bones in my foot or ankle. I'm so sick and tired of people every time I say "Oh I have to go back in for another ultra sound or x ray because of possible blood clots" I get the "Oh Kristina you need a new dr" PFFT! Um **insert bad words** NO I DON'T!" This one actually cares and listens to me where as my old one tried to kill me almost twice (prescribing birth control while having blood clots in body and prescribing meds that counteracted with my blood thinners, yeah can we say MORON?).

Oh and newsflash yes I may get annoyed with all the ultrasounds but um HELLO they are helping to prevent me from winding back up in ICU with more blood clots that could possibly KILL ME!

Okay, off my soap box now I just can't stand people sometimes. They may think they are trying to act concerned but in reality it just annoys the crap out of me.

We found a house in Kissimmee yesterday that we both absolutely fell in love with. Its half an hour from Disney, on half an acre of land, has a pool & hot tub, 5 bed/3 bath, game room, 2 car garage. Yes, its a BIG house but I have lots of stuff . Plus we want an office, exercise room, and guest rooms. I tried to get in contact today with a Keller Williams agent and she hasn't gotten back to me. I'm going to try to call her in the morning and let her know we're interested.

We've made plans to go down there mid August and look at houses. I just finished booking airfare and hotel. I told Alan if we get down there and we like what we see then we may be leaving here next summer instead of next fall. I'm to the point now where I'd move during the summer if it meant I could get out of Texas faster. I just am ready to get the heck out of dodge.

As far as eating/working out and all that jazz I'm getting on the band wagon tomorrow. I ate okay today. I had a sandwich for lunch. Dinner was turkey burgers and steak fries with 5 Thin Mint cookies for dessert.

I didn't do anything over the weekend because I wanted to hear back from my dr on how everything went. Since I've been cleared and everything is okay I'm going to try to get up on the treadmill sometime tomorrow morning. I need to get up and get the roast in the crockpot in the morning. I also need to call the vet and the realtor again.

Every have a great day!

 

[buzz5985]

I don’t really have any dedicated work-out clothing. Usually just wear an old t-shirt and yoga pants – but, I have to invest in a sports bra if I am going to be running (even just a little) 3 times a week. Today I just doubled up two regular bras. I’ll have to check out Lane Bryant or one of the plus-size catalogs, I guess. As heavy as I am, I don’t have a very large chest. Because of that, I can’t normally buy a bra off the rack. My cup size (C) is pretty small for as high as the number is (44) – but I definitely need to get one.

- Laura

Have you ever heard of Junonia?? The clothes are very expensive and not that fashionable -but the sport's related stuff is great. and you can get great deals on clearance. I have some compression shorts and some tanks tops that are so well made and durable, all made of wicking material - so the moisture is taken away from your body. Let me tell you those compression shorts - don't let anything jiggle!!!! I love them.

If your like me - I would rather spend $50 on something well made, than $25 on something iffy. I know they carry Enell bra's that are highly recommended.

Whenever I watched the BL and I saw some of the woman running on the treadmill - I often wondered why they didn't have any good "foundation" garments on!!!!

 

[mikamah]

we are moving fast! it's great though because it means we're all working hard on weight loss...right??

Good morning everyone.

Great conversations going on here. I must say I get the 'why don't you have this" more than the "is that on your diet", but a few years ago when I had lost quite a bit more weight, my sister was more of a "you can't have that" type and a bit competetive. She's always been thinner than me and for the first time other than when she had her son, I was almost thinner than her.
Interesting how all our relationships affect our healthy journey's too.

We had a fabulous little league game last night. The kids and coaches all seemed to have their team spirit back, and every single boy on the team got at least one hit. They still lost 10-13, but ds was still very happy with the way they all played. We will only have 2 more playoff games, and I'm so hoping we can keep up the spirit.

Other than the 2 bags, single serve, of doritos I had last night, I did really well with eating. Did some wieghts and exercising in place while I watched the bruins last night. I said to michael, "you'll sleep well after such and amazing game tonight", and he said, don't jinx them (the bruins), and I said I was talking about your game, silly. So funny.

I wish I had more time for replies. Have a great day everyone.

 

[pjlla]

Good Tuesday morning everyone!

6/14 QOTD:

A few BL challenges ago, someone suggested that we all make a vow to NEVER GIVE UP! And they were right on track. When it comes to getting healthier, we should never give up. Because what will that get us? It certainly won't make us any slimmer or healthier, will it?? So I'm wondering... especially for you newbies.... are you ready to make that committment? That you won't throw in the towel after a bad weigh-in.... or continue to eat junk after a blown weekend..... or skip workouts just because they are tough?? Are you ready to make the committment here today, that you will NEVER GIVE UP? If so, please state it here! In big bold colorful letters!

I, Pamela, will NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Are you with me?? ............................P

 

[dumbo_buddy]

good morning everyone! the little guy slept til 7am! what a nice treat! right before bedtime my aunt and uncle (they live across the street) dropped by and played with him for a good half hour and he must have been pooped. he loves them so much and they love him. they can't go more than a day or two without seeing him. it's an evening like that where i feel both sad and happy. sad that my parents don't act like this with thomas but happy that thomas has people in his life who WAY make up for his grandparents' lack of interest

anyone know what to do about a crick in the neck? is "crick" the proper medical term? we are waiting for our new bedroom furniture to arrive on friday and i'm sleeping on just a mattress on the floor. the pillow keeps sliding off the bed and i wound up getting a massive ouchie in the neck! (oh, pamela you asked about our new furniture. we had a really huge platform bed that didn't fit in the room and my grandpa's old dressers that were too big. we went to bob's furniture and got a super deal!)

i'm getting off here to make breakfast and then head out for DS's 2 year appt. i'm really interested to see if the doctor wants to have him tested for speech. he isn't talking really at all. we'll see what she says. the doc has been telling me i should have another kid so i'm sure she'll be pleased to hear about #2 she'll probably start in about breastfeeding again. she didn't think i should have stopped at 20 months! sheesh!

i will to personals later. i will do personals later. i will do personals later....xoxo. i hate these blankets hellos. but maaaaan we have so many folks!!

 

[pjlla]

I bought the Zumba Wii game today, on sale at Target for $40, as part of a BOGO 50% sale. I only bought one game though.

I just did a beginner 20 minute workout and it was intense! I am not a dancer by any means but I kept up fine. I did the Tutorial to learn some of the basic steps and I thought the actual "class" was easier; it seemed that the tutorial went from really slow to full out extremely quickly. I think I will alternate Zumba and C25K, since neither makes me hurt too much afterwards (during, my hips and feet ache, but Mom thinks it may be from my orthotics, so I'm going to try exercising without them) but I know I'm burning calories while doing them! And since Zumba in any form isn't in WW activities, I calculated, and doing it for half an hour was 8 points!

Today was a good plan day. I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast. For lunch we went to McDonald's and I got a chicken nugget happy meal with the apple dippers side and a bottle of water (no soda!). For dinner I had leftover Polish sausage, glazed carrots, and garlic bread. I had 14 points left over, so I had a cup of Heavenly Hash ice cream and a piece of taffy. I still have 6 points left. I'm not going to eat anything else though!

Nice job with the Zumba! It sounds like fun.

i fell off the wagon big time yesterday but I also gave myself permission so i dont feel too bad. It was my parents anniversary and my dad made a HUGE dinner. Lobster, homemade shrimp alfredo, steak, green beans! I'm sorry I'm not passing that up! Oh well, its a new day and ill work extra hard this week.

Started today with a great run. Usually I do 4 miles alternating walking and running according to couch 2 5k. Today i started with a 1 mile warm up then did couch 2 5k for 2 miles and then the last mile i pushed myself a little and did 1/4 mile straight at a run, walked for a 1/4 mile and then did the last half mile at a run! That's the furthest Ive run straight through so I was pretty proud. Tomorrow will be an off day. I started level 2 of 30 day shred 2 days ago and havent done it since! I think im getting bored with it!

Not much else is happening, things have calmed down a little. Except for the fact that I've completely fallen in love with my philosophy professor I've always thought he was cute but ive now realized he's fun to talk to, and intelligent! Haha of course i am a taken woman but if not I would totally pursue that after the semester ends! We stay after class every week and just chit chat with each other! Oh boy!

How is everyone doing this week!

Good job keeping up with the running!!

Sorry that I'm just now getting back to making a longer post. We got side tracked earlier sitting outside and I immediately came inside and got on the computer to do some research and then before I knew it the clock said midnight. Time flies when your having fun .

Dr's medical assistant called around 530 this evening. Ultrasound came back negative, no blood clots. X-Ray also came back negative, no broken bones in my foot or ankle. I'm so sick and tired of people every time I say "Oh I have to go back in for another ultra sound or x ray because of possible blood clots" I get the "Oh Kristina you need a new dr" PFFT! Um **insert bad words** NO I DON'T!" This one actually cares and listens to me where as my old one tried to kill me almost twice (prescribing birth control while having blood clots in body and prescribing meds that counteracted with my blood thinners, yeah can we say MORON?).

Oh and newsflash yes I may get annoyed with all the ultrasounds but um HELLO they are helping to prevent me from winding back up in ICU with more blood clots that could possibly KILL ME!

Okay, off my soap box now I just can't stand people sometimes. They may think they are trying to act concerned but in reality it just annoys the crap out of me.

We found a house in Kissimmee yesterday that we both absolutely fell in love with. Its half an hour from Disney, on half an acre of land, has a pool & hot tub, 5 bed/3 bath, game room, 2 car garage. Yes, its a BIG house but I have lots of stuff . Plus we want an office, exercise room, and guest rooms. I tried to get in contact today with a Keller Williams agent and she hasn't gotten back to me. I'm going to try to call her in the morning and let her know we're interested.

We've made plans to go down there mid August and look at houses. I just finished booking airfare and hotel. I told Alan if we get down there and we like what we see then we may be leaving here next summer instead of next fall. I'm to the point now where I'd move during the summer if it meant I could get out of Texas faster. I just am ready to get the heck out of dodge.

As far as eating/working out and all that jazz I'm getting on the band wagon tomorrow. I ate okay today. I had a sandwich for lunch. Dinner was turkey burgers and steak fries with 5 Thin Mint cookies for dessert.

I didn't do anything over the weekend because I wanted to hear back from my dr on how everything went. Since I've been cleared and everything is okay I'm going to try to get up on the treadmill sometime tomorrow morning. I need to get up and get the roast in the crockpot in the morning. I also need to call the vet and the realtor again.

Every have a great day!

OOoohh....I love dreaming about new houses! But 5 bedrooms! That sounds HUGE!

Glad the doctors didn't find any problems. Hopefully the TM time will be good.

Have you ever heard of Junonia?? The clothes are very expensive and not that fashionable -but the sport's related stuff is great. and you can get great deals on clearance. I have some compression shorts and some tanks tops that are so well made and durable, all made of wicking material - so the moisture is taken away from your body. Let me tell you those compression shorts - don't let anything jiggle!!!! I love them.

If your like me - I would rather spend $50 on something well made, than $25 on something iffy. I know they carry Enell bra's that are highly recommended.

Whenever I watched the BL and I saw some of the woman running on the treadmill - I often wondered why they didn't have any good "foundation" garments on!!!!

I always think the very same thing! Who wants to see all of "that" jiggling around??

Good morning everyone.

Great conversations going on here. I must say I get the 'why don't you have this" more than the "is that on your diet", but a few years ago when I had lost quite a bit more weight, my sister was more of a "you can't have that" type and a bit competetive. She's always been thinner than me and for the first time other than when she had her son, I was almost thinner than her.
Interesting how all our relationships affect our healthy journey's too.

We had a fabulous little league game last night. The kids and coaches all seemed to have their team spirit back, and every single boy on the team got at least one hit. They still lost 10-13, but ds was still very happy with the way they all played. We will only have 2 more playoff games, and I'm so hoping we can keep up the spirit.

Other than the 2 bags, single serve, of doritos I had last night, I did really well with eating. Did some wieghts and exercising in place while I watched the bruins last night. I said to michael, "you'll sleep well after such and amazing game tonight", and he said, don't jinx them (the bruins), and I said I was talking about your game, silly. So funny.

I wish I had more time for replies. Have a great day everyone.

Glad that DS is ending his LL year on a good note. Nice job exercising while watching sports!! I'm always inspired to exercise while watching BL, even if I've already done my workout for the day. I feel so guilty just sitting there while the folks on the TV are absolutely KILLING themselves!

Morning all! I've posted the QOTD already. Now I'm going to make DD a healthy breakfast to start her first day of FINALS! I'm not working today so hopefullly I'll be able to pop on later.............P

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Good Tuesday morning everyone!

6/14 QOTD:

A few BL challenges ago, someone suggested that we all make a vow to NEVER GIVE UP! And they were right on track. When it comes to getting healthier, we should never give up. Because what will that get us? It certainly won't make us any slimmer or healthier, will it?? So I'm wondering... especially for you newbies.... are you ready to make that committment? That you won't throw in the towel after a bad weigh-in.... or continue to eat junk after a blown weekend..... or skip workouts just because they are tough?? Are you ready to make the committment here today, that you will NEVER GIVE UP? If so, please state it here! In big bold colorful letters!

I, Pamela, will NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Are you with me?? ............................P

YES!!!! now, pamela, will you help remind us every so often that we made this commitment???

I, Nancy aka BronxNancy, will NEVER give up. Nope. Not me.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Everyone!
I'm off to look for apartments.

Good luck with your searching.

Its half an hour from Disney,

I would have been sold right there.

We had a fabulous little league game last night. The kids and coaches all seemed to have their team spirit back, and every single boy on the team got at least one hit. They still lost 10-13, but ds was still very happy with the way they all played. We will only have 2 more playoff games, and I'm so hoping we can keep up the spirit.

I am so happy to hear this. Good for Michael and his team.

anyone know what to do about a crick in the neck? is "crick" the proper medical term?

Moist heat....like a warm/hot wet towel or stand in the shower with the hot water on it. Stretch it every so often....it will get better within 48 hours. Usually an anti inflammatory would help but you cant take advil while
pregnant. Tylenol may help with the pain.

I hope Thomas's appt goes well today.

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I have a little extra time this morning which is nice. My sitter of the day had an OB appt. at 845 today so I will not leave here until close to 9 to meet her back at her house. Hopefully she is back by 930 or so but that is wishful thinking Im sure.

Ryan will be spending the night at my parent tonight. They are picking him up from the sitter and then my dad is on the schedule to watch him tomorrow so they figured they would let him have a sleep over. Im sure when I tell him he will be excited.

I did extremely well yesterday. Did not use any extra points. Counted everything....drank 100 oz of water and ran for 30 min. Today I stepped on my home scale and I am down. Im trying not to go off of my daily weigh ins but its always nice to see it go down. It gives me motivation to do well today. I already have a plan

and Pam thanks so much for the pep talk!!!!!

I LINDSAY WILL NEVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!!

 

[donac]

Good morning

I was filling in the spreadsheet for the weight loss. I hope to have it done this evening.

I just took a quick break from cleaning my classroom. I have been moving books and cleaning out file cabinets. I have thrown out a lot in the last two weeks. I need to move some books to the office so that they are not around here any more.

I am in on the commitment.

I, Dona, WILL NOT GIVE UP!!

Have to go and do more cleaning.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[lisah0711]

Drat that poof fairy! My long, insightful, supportive post just disappeared in the blink of an eye --- grrrr!

I, Lisa, will NEVER GIVE UP!

Have a great day all!

 

[tigger813]

I, Tracey, WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!

Now, that that's off my chest!

Hanging at work.Hoping my boss will be in soon so I can run to the post office at some point today. I have my mom's birthday gift and cards and dad's Father's Day gift and cards ready to mail.

Stomach is still giving me issues this morning. I started off the day with a Fiber Plus bar and then had my shake but made it with water. I have two cups of tea in front of me and my water with aloe! I will be visiting the bathroom frequently today! TMI!

Picking up Izzie at 2 and a neighbor will pick up Ash at 2 as well so both girls will be home so I can get their hair and make up done and feed them before going to dancing. Izzie will just have a snack but Ash will have dinner. I'll bring some cheese sticks for her to eat later if she is hungry! I'm going to eat my main meal at lunch and then just have a shake or protein bar for supper! Camcorder batteries are charged and ready to go!

Mom was sounding better this morning though she had just woken up. Physical therapy starts again today which is good as she couldn't stand or walk yesterday. I said with the stress her body went through that she will need a few days to get moving again. Today is the anniversary of my parents' engagement and they usually go out for a club sandwich! They celebrate every year! My mom is into celebrating EVERYTHING! Praying she will be out of the hospital by Monday which is her 70th birthday! We will have to try and go down at the end of the summer if they can't come up. She really misses my girls. I told her that while I am there we will set up the Skype camera so she can see the girls! Hope I can figure out how to do it!

Well, I need to go fold my sheets now!

TTFN

 

[sahbushka]

I SARAH WILL NEVER GIVE UP This couldn't have come at a better time as I fell off the wagon yesterday and I have my WW weigh in tonight. It is tough, but I am going to go and stick it out anyway. I know I will show a gain, but I need to get over it and stay committed.

SarahMay

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Drat that poof fairy! My long, insightful, supportive post just disappeared in the blink of an eye --- grrrr!

can't STAND when that happens!!! grr!