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

[dumbo_buddy]

Hi all,

I dont have alot of time. Just wanted to say hello.

QOTD-

1. When I was in my late teens I heard about these fat burner pills that were sold at the GNC store. Since I was naive and thought if it was sold there they are good for you I took them. I lost a ton of weight and became a bit sick looking. at one point I pretty much stopped eating. I wouldnt say I was anorexic but people thought I was. I think those things just supressed my appetite so bad that I didnt ever feel hungry. So not the way to go.

2. We really havent formed any traditions but the past 3 trips we ate at chef mickeys and we most likely will do that again next trip so I would say that is a tradition. I feel like we dont go often enough to do any traditions but I hope that will change in a few years when I am not paying 1200 dollars a month on childcare. For that amount I can got to twice a year to disney.

I am a bit nervous again for weigh in. the number hasnt been moving much on the scale this week but I have used 3/4 of must extra weekly points already since monday. I think part of it is TOM slowly approaching the station. I am feeling a bit bloated. Sorry for TMI!!!!!

I did run tonight so hopefully that will help.

I hope you all are having a great day and if not here is a great big

i hope the scale is friendly to you today. but, if not, don't be discouraged because you have been doing SO well and picking up on the exercise. i tend to retain a little bit when i'm on plan before it comes off. doesn't make sense of course. but you're being healthy!!

good like with TOM. of course, i thought my TOM was coming and look at me, i'm 18 weeks pregnant. lol!

I also recommend the roasted chicken dinner. It looks like they changed their menu a bit and I'm kind of disappointed. I've only had sushi once, from school. It was gross. I had a Philadelphia roll (I think): crab meat, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber. All things I like separately. But together it was just ...the seaweed didn't really help either.

I saw that blog about the carrot cake cookies! So glad we're going to Downtown Disney-need to get that one from Goofy's! Plus my normal "make your own pretzel sticks"...Oh! And something from Karamell Kuche...and something from Boardwalk Bakery!


Today has been fine points wise. I did 30 minutes of Wii Tennis, and I was just doing C25K. 3 minutes from the end, my treadmill started making not-so-good noises. I immediately turned it off for fear of explosion/fire/other bad things. I'll have Mom look at it tomorrow-hope it's not dead!

hope the treadmill isn't broken - at least you can do c25k outside instead of in! i don't run on a treadmill. in fact i trained for the princess throughout the winter all outside. i like to see how far i'm going!

i'll try the chicken at sunshine seasons. you should give sushi another try. but not, like, in the middle of new york state. go to the shore or something for some good sushi. we get great sushi here. love it! i miss not being able to eat it!!!

Hello. I worked 15 1/2 hours today Hopefully I'll be able to fall asleep quickly as i was up at 5 AM. I think we've decided not to camp this weekend as the forecast isn't good, cold and rainy Friday and Saturday. We may do a day trip on Sunday, but I was too tired to really think or talk about it when we I finally got home. Tonight was my last night at the restaurant. I'm sure that I'll get an occasional SOS call, but I can handle occasional vs 2 nights each week. It will be very strange as I've worked nights for most of the last 19 years. I'm happy though

holy cow, i wasn't even awake that long yesterday! enjoy your free nights now!!

we are camping in gettysburg, pa next weekend. i'm not really a fan of it but my 87 year old grandpa is so we do it. and it's a good way to get him out of the house and not have to listen to his stories of the old days that we're heard a million times!

Hey Rose and the rest of the BL gang!! Sorry I've been MIA!! I'll totally admit I am way off plan. Things are just full on here and I haven't had much time to myself. DH is home so we have gutted the bathroom for a complete reno. Then our room is next including building DD a loft bunk so her wardrobe and toys can go underneath. Then we are doing the boys room, loft space for all 3 of them. Having 2 bedrooms sucks!!! That's all I can say!!
And sports are crazy busy. This week is basketball camp, next week is 2 kids in swim, one in tennis, and the oldest starts 5:30am conditioning. I honestly don't get a break until they go back to school!! LOL And crazy me is toying with the idea of going back to work!!!!

I've also been fielding phone calls from parents about crap in the neighborhood (damn teenagers) and school stuff. The music teacher really ticked me off today and let's just say it's a good thing I'm not the PTO VP anymore. I've reached my limit with the BS at school. I'm also glad we decided not to send DD there, so I just have one there now and he only has 3 years left.

Anyway, I'm here. Trudging along. I really want to get back OP, but honestly I need to just come up for air!

UGH, ok tomorrow I commit to getting my water in and working out for 30 minutes.

There I said it and no take backs!!!! LOL

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!


Oh and PS, the weather was ok we just had some thunderstorms and steady rain all day, nothing major.

welcome back, we missed you! sorry about all the stress at school and all that. sometimes i just really hate people!

way to commit to that water and workout! woot!

Buffy, I am glad you checked in Love the quote Hang in there I hope you get some 'me' time soon
Good luck with the renovations.

Pamela, we still have a lot of cous cous left although I took cous cous salad to 2 diff parties last weekend. I've had the thought that it would be cheaper to just donate it or toss it rather than keep buying all the other ingredients I need to go in there Black beans, corn & cilantro for one dish, cukes,tomatoes, celery for another. I'll have to check the recipe board for your recipe though in case I do decide to make some more.
Not sure when/if we will go the the Black Forest for the cuckoo clock, would have to be today or tomorrow if we are going. We have all day plans Sunday and I am going to see Celtic Woman Sunday night! DH will be back in Germany for 3 weeks at the end of July so he may have to go by himself (he's the one that wants it)

Nancy, I would love to go to the new Mets stadium, I've been to the Yankees and it was so nice. DS is very excited to go back home to HS in the US with his old friends. I hope it's a good transition for him. His old MS feeds students into 3 different High School so it won't be the same.

I had my hair done at 9:00 this morning so I am looking good We are all at home today, incl DS friend who slept over last night. DH made us all pancakes, bacon and biscuits So far, we aren't up to much. I am making a "mix tape" for all my girlfriends here as a good -bye present. Ya know, like I'm back in 7th grade or something It was either that or homemade pesto and I don't have a food processor for that so....

I'll come back later and answer QOTD...

Shawn

i loooove gettin' mah hair-did! i always looks so much better! i walk in a little scared of my look but afterwards i look good and can usually make it last like THREE days! yay for dry hair

i would like to make some cous cous salads. i have a few boxes of that and quinoa and have no clue what to do with them

 

[dumbo_buddy]

GOOD MORNING ALL YOU LOSERS!!!

love that the above statement is completely appropriate to say!

don't forget to send dona your weigh in information. and do it correctly! rose has taught us the way!

QOTD, Friday June 24th: well, it's my anniversary today and whenever there's something to celebrate, i always turn to....food. so here's a two parter: instead of turning to food to celebrate, what is something we all can do to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation)?? secondly, because we all have to eat, what is a celebratory meal that you can make healthier???


Disney QOTD, Friday, June 24th: What's your favorite Hidden Mickey?? What's the one you always point out??

what's that? you're wondering what aunt ann would say? i was just looking at her facebook and she had a funny status update from easter time: "Wow. The bathroom scale gods are really pleased when you give up wine for Lent." not saying we have to give up wine (well, i do, duh) but don't forget that alcohol is not a good idea when trying to lose weight!

have a great day everyone!!!


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today and tomorrow are going to be really busy days for me. i'll do my best to get on and post but if i'm not around don't worry, I'LL BE BAAAHHCK.

i'm doing a trip to the bronx zoo this morning with the folks from mommy and me class. we aren't going to stay long because thomas needs to nap and i need to go to costco for his bday party tomorrow. my friend lauren is coming up to watch him thank goodness. that way i can shop and not have to deal with him in the cart getting antsy.

tomorrow will be a mad dash to set up and pick up cake and balloons and all that before guests come to the beach club at 2. i think we're looking at 28 adults and 20 kids. and that's small compared to last year! pizza and cake though - keeping it simple.

we aren't meeting at the zoo until 10 so i'm planning on getting in a run/walk before we go. it looks like rain today and tomorrow. hopefully it'll hold out for the zoo and the party. we shall see!!

 

[donac]

Good Friday morning everyone. Sleeping to 6 is not working. Dh is up and I find it hard to work out when he is up.

Nancy Happy Anniversary.

I don't have any time this morning. We are leaving this afternoon to go camping for the weekend and I need to pack. I should have done it yesterday but I didn't feel like it.

I will be back late on Sunday so have a great weekend everyone.

Have a happy and healthy weekend.

 

[mikamah]

Happy Anniversary Nancy!!
Hope you have a wonderful day today!!!

Good friday morning everyone. Just called in early to work, but wanted to wish everyone good luck on the scale today, and if you're not happy with the number, try to remember not to give up. Every little thing we do does make a difference, and especially if you've done everything right, and still didn't see the scale move, remember those non scale victories and know that the scale will catch up.

Have a wonderful, losing day everyone!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Happy Anniversary, Nancy!

Had a nice long reply done yesterday and then a visit from the poof fairy and never got back on. I hate that poof fairy!

Tracey, sorry about Ash's foot but thank goodness it happened while you were still here. I will be thinking of you this week.

Oh, and you folks saying you were so much older for the first Disney trip, my first trip to DL when I was 2 was in 1962! Even DL was only 7 -- all the trees were still small!

IT'S ANOTHER GREAT DAY TO LOSE!!

QOTD, Thursday 6/23: i have a feeling we've all tried some crazy things to lose weight. what was a crazy diet that you tried? what did you learn from it?

Disney QOTD, Thursday 6/23: do you have a disney family tradition? hit a certain park or ride first? take a picture at a particular spot? eat at a certain place? are you ornament buyers?? share if you would!

I just love Aunt Ann! She is one smart cookie!

Over the years I've tried all the fad diets I think, Pritikin, Atkins, shakes. I've learned that the only thing that really works long term is cutting calories and eating a balanced diet. Sounds so simple, yet so hard to do!

At DL we must start and end each visit with a ride on POTC. We don't really have a WDW tradition. But we are big ornament buyers. We have a whole Disney tree!

Disney traditions Crystal palace every trip, until the princess. I couldn't go before the race and eat that much, and after we did chef mickey's.

You missed a tradition in February -- another reason to plan another trip soon! Just call me your Disney trip enabler friend!

So, to top that off, it finally tipped the scale in the right direction, and I have officially hit 70 lbs lost! If I can lose 5 more in the next 24 days it will make 75 lbs in a year. So that is my goal.

Woo hoo for the 70 lbs! That is wonderful and congratulations on your running. I think that is one of the best things about running is that you surprise yourself at what you can do!

Zhoen, you got us on the kool-aid champagne thing. :laughing

I just feel better in general since starting this challenge. Little stuff that used to bother me doesn't anymore. I have more love for myself, and the ability to say "That was good, but you can do better" and use that as fuel for the next week instead of using it as a reason for why I can't do this in the first place. I've upped the ante on myself and it feels good to be able to get my life into some semblance, haha. I always knew what you were supposed to do and how to do it, I just never felt like I could apply it to myself. And now I do And it makes me feel really good. So if you ladies (and gentlemen!) ever wonder if you do good, you do. Trust me

Isn't that wonderful? I'm so happy for you!

I am looking at two different weeks:
Wednesday, September 14 thru Wednesday, September 21 -or-
Tuesday, November 8 thru Tuesday, November 15

Connie, MVMCP start on November 8th so if you are thinking WDW with Christmas decoration would be fun, that is something to consider. I think your DD would look adorable dressed in her Christmas finery in front of one of those beautiful WDW Christmas trees!

Shawn, you busy, busy girl. You have so much going on but I can tell that you are enjoying every single minute you have left in Germany!

Pamela, sorry about the fundraiser but I bet you had a good time with the Rainbow Girls!

Deb, glad that you can get some rest and have an enjoyable summer!

CC, thanks for doing HH for us!

Buffy, nice to see you. Hope things calm down for you!

Kathy, kind of nice to be called in early for a change, hm?

Hello to anyone that I missed!

Well, I am a samer today. But that is totally okay with me because actually I had gained 4 pounds over the week-end, grabbed ahold of myself and worked like crazy to get where I am now, so it's all good. Maybe next week I can lose some "new" weight.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Just a reminder:

This week is a WIN week. Send in your measurements to Connie96. Check out the first page of the thread if you have questions.

Pm CC your HH points and donac your current weight.

Have a great day!

 

[Zhoen]

That's the opposite of pixie dust. The anti-matter of pixie dust. It's brown and gooey and sticky and sucks the magic out of everything and it's everywhere here today. The worst part is, any pixie dust you *DO* happen to have gets stuck and absorbed and ruined and lost in the mess.

I'm just cranky today. Nothing serious, nothing is wrong that can't be resolved, but just lots of stupid little daily-grind things, ya know? I'm sure I can fix most of it over the weekend, but sometimes it's healthiest just to look at a situation and say, "yep, that stinks."

I'm happy to be a maintain this week... Of course a loss would be better, but between some bad choices (enabled by Laura's cats), getting sick and dehydrated, getting re-hydrated, and looking at the calendar and saying "oh, maybe THAT's why I'm grumpy..." I'd say a maintain is something to be content with this week. Next week, hopefully onward and downward...

QOTD, Friday June 24th: well, it's my anniversary today and whenever there's something to celebrate, i always turn to....food. so here's a two parter: instead of turning to food to celebrate, what is something we all can do to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation)?? secondly, because we all have to eat, what is a celebratory meal that you can make healthier???

Happy anniversary!!! Part 1- I don't know... For my last birthday last month, went on an out-of-town hike. It was supposed to just be a walk, a little 5k... but apparently the folks that were hosting mis-entered the trail information in the flyer, so there I was, newly off crutches, with a (folded umbrella) stroller, going over slimy muddy rocks on a rickety trail (But is was beauuuuuutiful, and it didn't kill me, so I must be stronger, right?) That was my 50th event (in my lifetime) (there's a club that tracks them), so it was a major milestone for me. We frequently do the walks for other birthdays, too... Grumpy was actually on the club's homepage for a while with the picture of her walking in the National Zoo on her 2nd birthday, and the plan is to get her lots of events this year so that next year she can do her #50 in Kissimee on the day we arrive, and mail off her award book from inside MK on her 5th birthday. (I've been dragging her out in her stoller, wagon, etc, since she was 16 days old, her own fault for being born during good weather!)
Part 2- I've lightened up some recipes we like over the years, but there are some, for special occasions, that I just leave alone, but watch the portions. Being here in Maryland, the girls and I sometimes celebrate by getting steamed crabs. They are not so expensive if you get them to-go from a market, and they are very low-cal, tasty, and super-fun for the kids. We try to do it when DH is not home, though... he hates the look, smell, and existence of all seafood. Can't even stand the grocery store if they have the steamer going.

Disney QOTD, Friday, June 24th: What's your favorite Hidden Mickey?? What's the one you always point out??

I only learned about them recently and haven't been in over 4 years, so I've never seen one in WDW/DL. But whenever I send something to someone from here (coupon train or some of the stickers I was getting rid of a while back) I put one on the envelope somewhere, just for fun. So that's you answer. My favorites are the ones *I* hide! (Which is NOT to say I'll be at WDW next year with a sharpie...)

 

[my3princes]

We usually have parties to celebrate. It is what it is and not something that I even want to change. Sometimes it is okay to let loose for a day.

My favorite hidden mickey is actually a hidden tinkerbelle. On the rock at the exit of Thunder Mountain. I can usually pick out the hidden mickey's and pooh on that ride too. There are also many hidden mickey's on the walls at conservation station.



We are having a lazy day. It is cold and overcast outside. I guess my brother's family is still heading to Hampton Beach for the weekend. The beach in the rain and cold doesn't sound exciting to me. We think we'll do day trip on Sunday since it's supposed to clear up. We're debating between Six Flags New England or Parc Safari in Quebec. They are about equal distance from our house. We live 2 hours from the Canadian border and have never taken the kids.

 

[bellebookworm9]

hope the treadmill isn't broken - at least you can do c25k outside instead of in! i don't run on a treadmill. in fact i trained for the princess throughout the winter all outside. i like to see how far i'm going!

Looking at it right now, I think the spinny part is just off the track, it looks to be too far to the right. I don't know if we can fix it, and I'm pretty sure the warranty expired awhile ago-it's an older treadmill, we just don't use it frequently.

QOTD, Friday June 24th: well, it's my anniversary today and whenever there's something to celebrate, i always turn to....food. so here's a two parter: instead of turning to food to celebrate, what is something we all can do to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation)?? secondly, because we all have to eat, what is a celebratory meal that you can make healthier???

Well, for my birthday in April, my friends and I just got together for cake, and we played games. New Years, I think we just got some shrimp, like we always do. I'm pretty sure Mom worked last Christmas, so my brother and I just hung out at home, really nothing different. Some celebrations we go out for a meal, but I think that's occasionally alright.

Disney QOTD, Friday, June 24th: What's your favorite Hidden Mickey?? What's the one you always point out??

When I was in high school, I noticed that some sort of stain had formed a Mickey at the bottom of my driveway. I don't know if it's still there-I haven't had to wait for the bus in two+ years, so not a lot of time spent staring at the concrete - but I'll check later. In Disney, I don't really look for hidden Mickeys. I point out the ones on the bedspread or in the room if I find them. I've seen pictures of the hidden Tink, so I'm going to look for that next time!

Today I maintained exactly what I was last week. But after the Friendly's splurge on Sunday and having an iffy eating week, I'm okay with that. I took my measurements last night, and although I lost 1.25 inches in my waist, I either stayed the same or gained everywhere else. But, I'm going to work on planning healthier meals this week (I have to, I have job training Monday-Wednesday, so I need to plan ahead for that) and keep exercising.

 

[tggrrstarr]

I bought some plain greek yogurt. DD and I added the strawberry/rhubarb sauce to the yogurt (with a bit of Splenda and some vanilla).... OMG.. it was delicious!! I had intended to use the sauce for another recipe, but I think we are going to end up eating it all!

Well.... I should fold some laundry before I close my eyes for the night, so I'll say goodnight for now.....................P

I have been mixing plain greek yogurt wit sugar free pancake syrup and a bit of splenda, it is so yummy!

Shawn- I lost most of my weight in the first 6 months, I did calorie counting. I averaged between 1000 and 1200 calories. I walked mostly every day (until December) and did a modified version of p90x for just shy of the first 90 days. That's when I started trying to run, hurt my knee and had to stop. I never got back to it, but I am thinking of giving some of the discs another try.

I've been doing 1200 calories since March, but my exercise hasn't been regular all spring. The past 3 weeks though Ive been much better since the weather has been so perfect. Even though I have a gym membership, I can only get there like 3 times a week, so I love being able to just hop outside at the end of the night.
I had a fantastic week, although I had some very bad days. I lost 3 lbs despite a couple cookie binges last weekend! Oh, and then there was the Chinese food on Sunday, I just couldn't stop eating it, lol! I think the key was the protein shakes.

I bought some Herbalife a while ago and hadn't used it lately. Last week I had a minor toothache and decided to give a shake a try. I mixed the powder with So Delicious coconut milk, strawberries, pineapple and ice. I used half of a sugar free vanilla pudding snack to thicken it a bit. It was so good, and just over 200 calories, depending on how much fruit. Very filling too. I've had one almost every day. Thanks Tracy!

 

[liesel]

So I did my post vacation weigh in Monday and was up 3.1. I decided to just do my weigh in today even though its only been 4 days and see how I'm doing. Well, I'm down 3.1! Back to where I started. I'm so glad this weight came off quickly.

Pamela-DS9 is doing summer swim team for the first time. He is a strong swimmer, but really small for his age. He is in the 9/10 division and some of those boys are huge! He's doing his best and I'm so proud of him. If only they went by size instead of age he'd be killing it!

Tracey-Have a good visit with your parents! I hope your mom is doing well.

Hi to everyone else, have a wonderful day!

 

[glss1/2fll]

I'm back from the DC/Ny trip with middle schoolers! And I see I have tons of pages to catch up on.

I tried to channel Pamela when I was at the food courts (and there were a lot of food courts). I did have 2 pieces of cheesecake when we were in New York. Heaven! I thought of BronxNancy when I went to the Disney Store in Times Square. The lowest amount of steps I took was 15K. Our full day in New York was 20K. I wore my running shoes which I got before starting C25K 9 weeks ago. I think it's time for a new pair!

Gotta go send in my weight (up 2 pounds). No HH points for the week. But today is a new day and hopefully the new HH will be ones I can just ace! Also need to go measure. That should be interesting!

I've got to get caught up on everything I missed this last week. Everybody have a good day, which I know is half over for ya'll, but I'm on the west coast and I just got up--arrived home after 2 AM!

 

[trinaweena]

Pamela - no my parents arent dumb haha, but also REALLY DISLIKE ANIMALS! I mean really dislike! I'm sure they figured out it was a farce eventually as far as the cat was concerned but trust me I needed the sympathy vote for him! (i'm sure if i wasn't a dog trainer, and didn't get such a huge discount at the ver we wouldn't have animals at all haha!) That being said, I am so NOT a cat person. I like mine but only because he acts like a dog most of the time!

I was a bit afraid to step on the scale today, I was sure there would be a gain, but am happy to report a maintain! Well i'm up .2 pounds but im so not counting that! I had taco bell last night after a tough work day and just didn't even care! I'm not losing as fast as i would like, but i have to remember i'm not GAINING and that needs to be good enough for this week, since I have so much going on. Next wednesday I finally have a day off after working 16 days in a row!

I have a challenge for ya'll! One of my favorite things ever to eat is cut up hotdogs and macaroni and cheese! If I could eat it every day I would, but I have not even had a hotdog since i started my diet let alone macaroni and cheese! I'm dying here! My challenge, or question, as it were, is does anyone have any suggestion as to how to make this a more healthy option? I know its really an unhealthy thing, but there must be something i can do to make it just a bit better for me so I don't feel awful if I have a craving!

 

[Zhoen]

Need a bit more to start with, dear... before we can help you find "more healthy." Are we talking the blue box made according to package directions, or some version of homemade? How big a serving? What kind/brand hot dogs, how many cut up in the total dish or in a serving?

 

[Connie96]

Just a reminder:

This week is a WIN week. Send in your measurements to Connie96. Check out the first page of the thread if you have questions.

I was just about to say that! Thanks, Rose.

Looking forward to hearing from yall! We had 21 folks measure-in at the beginning of this challenge. Whaddaya say we get at least 15 to follow up this time around? Can we do it??

 

[SettinSail]

i loooove gettin' mah hair-did! i always looks so much better! i walk in a little scared of my look but afterwards i look good and can usually make it last like THREE days! yay for dry hair

i would like to make some cous cous salads. i have a few boxes of that and quinoa and have no clue what to do with them

Uh-oh, did I say something Southern or are you just making fun of my Southern accent?? THREE DAYS !!?? What in the world!?! Lucky!

There's a ba-jillion different things you can make with cous cous or quinoa -- google some recipes. I will share mine later when I have time if you can't find anything that looks good to you.

Forgot to mention JAMES is my DS name...

GOOD MORNING ALL YOU LOSERS!!!

QOTD, Friday June 24th: well, it's my anniversary today and whenever there's something to celebrate, i always turn to....food. so here's a two parter: instead of turning to food to celebrate, what is something we all can do to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation)?? secondly, because we all have to eat, what is a celebratory meal that you can make healthier???


Disney QOTD, Friday, June 24th: What's your favorite Hidden Mickey?? What's the one you always point out??

Happy Anniversary! Enjoy the party tomorrow!

Well the first thing that comes to mind is alcohol but that's not exactly healthier. What about a group hike or some other type of outing to a movie, sports event, bowling, ceramics place, boat ride, etc? A fun and lighter fare celebration for me would involve grilling lean cuts of meat and serving healthy salads and veg with it and a fruit salad for dessert.

It's fun to find the hidden Mickeys on the cruise ships but no particular one stands out in my mind right now...

if you're not happy with the number, try to remember not to give up. Every little thing we do does make a difference, and especially if you've done everything right, and still didn't see the scale move, remember those non scale victories and know that the scale will catch up.

What great advice

Well, I am a samer today. But that is totally okay with me because actually I had gained 4 pounds over the week-end, grabbed ahold of myself and worked like crazy to get where I am now, so it's all good. Maybe next week I can lose some "new" weight.

Wow, Good job getting back to maintain weight. It's not easy to take off 4 lbs in one week but it's sure easy to gain it! I think if I was not weighing myself every day, there's no telling how much weight I would be gaining! I'm currently in a phase where I keep going up and down the same 1.5 pounds - no one's fault but my own but I'm ready to move past it.

I like your attitude old-timer I can get away with calling you that since we are close in age

I'm happy to be a maintain this week... Of course a loss would be better, but between some bad choices (enabled by Laura's cats), getting sick and dehydrated, getting re-hydrated, and looking at the calendar and saying "oh, maybe THAT's why I'm grumpy..." I'd say a maintain is something to be content with this week. Next week, hopefully onward and downward...

Good attitude! I thought you might be our BL this week with all that sickness but the important thing is you are feeling better now. Well, physically at least. I hope the grumpies are on their way out for you

Today I maintained exactly what I was last week. But after the Friendly's splurge on Sunday and having an iffy eating week, I'm okay with that. I took my measurements last night, and although I lost 1.25 inches in my waist, I either stayed the same or gained everywhere else. But, I'm going to work on planning healthier meals this week (I have to, I have job training Monday-Wednesday, so I need to plan ahead for that) and keep exercising.

Another good attitude! Wow, that's ALOT off your waist in 3 weeks I am really jealous, I have a hard time losing in my waist.

Shawn- I lost most of my weight in the first 6 months, I did calorie counting. I averaged between 1000 and 1200 calories. I walked mostly every day (until December) and did a modified version of p90x for just shy of the first 90 days. That's when I started trying to run, hurt my knee and had to stop. I never got back to it, but I am thinking of giving some of the discs another try.

I've been doing 1200 calories since March, but my exercise hasn't been regular all spring. The past 3 weeks though Ive been much better since the weather has been so perfect. Even though I have a gym membership, I can only get there like 3 times a week, so I love being able to just hop outside at the end of the night.
I had a fantastic week, although I had some very bad days. I lost 3 lbs despite a couple cookie binges last weekend! Oh, and then there was the Chinese food on Sunday, I just couldn't stop eating it, lol! I think the key was the protein shakes.

Wow, that's awesome - I think you are my hero And, still losing 3 pound in one week - AWESOME

So I did my post vacation weigh in Monday and was up 3.1. I decided to just do my weigh in today even though its only been 4 days and see how I'm doing. Well, I'm down 3.1! Back to where I started. I'm so glad this weight came off quickly.

Pamela-DS9 is doing summer swim team for the first time. He is a strong swimmer, but really small for his age. He is in the 9/10 division and some of those boys are huge! He's doing his best and I'm so proud of him. If only they went by size instead of age he'd be killing it!

Tracey-Have a good visit with your parents! I hope your mom is doing well.

Hi to everyone else, have a wonderful day!

That was quick! DS did swim team for 5 years but when it was time to move up from swimming 25 meter events to 50 meter events he quit! Soooo lazy and still is....whadda ya gonna do?

Gotta go send in my weight (up 2 pounds). No HH points for the week. But today is a new day and hopefully the new HH will be ones I can just ace! Also need to go measure. That should be interesting!

Not bad for all the travelling you just did

Well, we had our last Friday night at the Biergarten in our village. Tomorrow we are going to hang out with another couple at the Biergarten in the next village over and then some friends are having a group over for a farewell cocktail party. Geez, I need to move back to the US and dry out I have my suitcase packed with everything I need but it's a pain as I need to take stuff in and out of it that I need everyday. I also need to take a really hard look at the downstairs and see if there's anything I need down there. I called Delta today to find out how much I would have to pay to change my ticket and they said $150 and the difference in fare for the new date. They also said I would have to go back to the travel agent who issued the ticket and they would have to do it I may call them again tomorrow and see if I can get someone else, that does not sound right. I feel like what I want to do is go back next week but then return with DH on July 9th and stay until mid-August in Germany. But if I do that I will have to pay for the final flight back. Oy, I don't know why I keep thinking about it I just need to go home and get it over with. Where is the waffling, indecisive emoticon?

Sold and delivered a few more items today. The only biggies we are left with now are the w/d. We are negotiating with the 3rd interested party but they do not arrive here until Aug 1 so not sure how we would get it to them.

Have a great weekend

Shawn

 

[SettinSail]

I have a challenge for ya'll! One of my favorite things ever to eat is cut up hotdogs and macaroni and cheese! If I could eat it every day I would, but I have not even had a hotdog since i started my diet let alone macaroni and cheese! I'm dying here! My challenge, or question, as it were, is does anyone have any suggestion as to how to make this a more healthy option? I know its really an unhealthy thing, but there must be something i can do to make it just a bit better for me so I don't feel awful if I have a craving!

Some thoughts-

1. Use a veggie dog instead of meat dog.

2. Make a lower fat version of the mac n cheese with lighter butter and lighter milk or maybe less butter.

3. When you make this treat, portion it out immediately and only allow yourself one portion at a time or one portion a day. Not sure if it would freeze OK?

4. Totally remove this from your diet. Sometimes it's just easier not to ever have it if it's something you know you won't be able to limit. ie, a trigger food. Like for me, nachos are a trigger food that I have to be VERY careful with.

Good luck

Shawn

 

[trinaweena]

Need a bit more to start with, dear... before we can help you find "more healthy." Are we talking the blue box made according to package directions, or some version of homemade? How big a serving? What kind/brand hot dogs, how many cut up in the total dish or in a serving?

I can't say the exact brand of hot dogs, its usually whatever is in the freezer but the crappier the better haha! Meaning I don't like to "all beef" dogs for this. I think my mom bought turkey dogs once and those were yum! Normally for the mac and cheese its just Kraft standard blue box, but I'm open to something home made. As for size, god I never measure my food but lets say a cup of roni and 2 hot dogs cut up usually.

 

[Zhoen]

Hmmm.. I like a challenge, but this one will take a while... since it's a specific comfort food, you've got very specific expectations on what it SHOULD taste like... DD4 is in a macaroni phase right now. She is quite specific that she only likes "the kind that glows!!!!" (Kraft powdered type) I don't blame her, for all that it has no nutrional virtue to speak of (well, it provides calories, very useful for surviving the coming Zombie Apocolypse), it IS yummy.

Last week she turned her tiny nose up at Outback's Mac N Cheese and it was very comforting to me, because she's been refusing home-made lately and hurting my wittle-bitty feelings

Ok, so it sounds like you've tried the 97% Hebrew Nationals and didn't like them? Those are the first all-beef lowfat ones that jump to mind. Have you tried the fat-free Oscar Mayers?

Meanwhile, while you're sticking with the Kraft, I agree with PP, go from 4TBS butter/marge to about 2, try using skim milk, and only as much as you need to get everything combined. I always make it this way, DH follows the package... and his just looks and tastes like soupy cheesewater... I'd rather have less sauce, but thicker...

And... I hate to say it, it's time to figure out what "a portion" means to you. If I figure out any magic tips, I'll run them by DD4, harshest food critic on the planet, and let you know!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Today was cleaning day: I cleaned the bathroom and vacummed. Then I got really ambitious and decided to clean the fridge out. I truly think the last time it was cleaned was maybe 2003. I threw out (among other things) a 5 year expired bottle of lemon juice, some teriyaki sauce, some soy sauce, some congealed chili sauce and hot sauce (no idea what that was even doing in there, since no one eats hot stuff ), and a 3 month old bottle of chocolate raspberry wine that Mom had one glass of and never touched again. Then I SCRUBBED the shelves, walls, drawers. There was a horrible, sticky, gross, viscous, brown goo stuck to the bottom, under where the produce drawers go.

Of course, now there's really nothing left in the fridge! I was going to do a Zumba workout this evening, but I'm pooped now. Mom said I'm earning my keep though!