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

[RemembertheMagic98]

Just need to whine a minute!

I've been up 3 times already with my mom tonight! I've gotten maybe 90 minutes of sleep. I think she's back to sleep now. I've found myself lying here waiting for her to say I need to get up. When we're up she must ask me 5 times if I'm ok! It's 3 in the morning! Gotta take Dad to an appt this morning and then stop at the grocery store. I think I want a good 5 Guys Burger if we can stop on the way home. If I do that I will have a shake for supper.

Going to try and get some sleep before she wakes up again!

And I really miss by DH and girls! I talk to them once or twice a day and told them that I'm going to sit in the back seat with them when they pick me up at the airport Monday I don't care how uncomfortable it is in the back seat in the middle! I'm sleeping with the little stuffed things they gave me to bring.

TTFN

Tracey, I have been thinking about you and hoping that you were hanging in there. I am sending you lots of hugs and good vibes that things will get better for you.

Good Morning

I'm trying to get my mind OP this morning. I think I've already gained almost 4 lbs this week Some of it is PMS, but most of it is sitting on my hiney for 10 hours at work. I know that I'm eating more than I should during the day even if it is a nutragrain bar or low cal snack. I'm shopping tonight so I'll grab some fruit and raw carrots to knaw on at work the rest of the week. I feel so bloated and crappy I NEED to get back on track, no more excuses. We need to make healthier dinners too, this grabbing things on the go, even if it's not fast food it is not the best choices.

Hang in there Deb!!! PMS always kills me!!

GOOD MORNING!

my son is usually an early rise (6:15-6:30) but for some reason 5am seemed like a good time for him to get up. i am still a little to groggy to respond coherently to the posts from last night! i'm glad to see that we have some new participants and some new folks have returned from vacation...or an unexplained hiatus

karen - did you stay in AC? i grew up going to ocean city. love the shore

let's get to it, shall we?

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

Thanks Nancy!! We were on Long Beach Island for the vacation and would go to the end of the island where you can see AC in the distance. It was so relaxing

Morning all!!!

I just have a second before my day starts. DS14 didn't run today because he's not feeling well so we are up later then usual.
This morning is filled with camps and swim lessons so I'll be gone for most of the morning.
Loads to do at home this afternoon though, I need to get this house clean!!!

Went back to the foot doctor yesterday. He said I need new shoes, the asics curve at the toe but my feet are really straight, must be those corrective shoes I wore as a baby. He recommended New Balance shoes so I need to hunt for those. And because I have new insurance I can now get my boot locally, the other guy from Rhode Island keeps blowing me off so I'm going with the local pharmacy! I hope to call them today and set up an appt.

QOTD:
I hope to run today, we'll see if the kiddos cooperate.

Disney QOTD: We usually get AP's or Park hoppers and we will occasionally hop but mostly we stick to one park a day. DH just likes to have the option of hopping if we want to.

OK off to make my macchiato! DH taught me how last weekend, so I don't need to dish out Starbucks money anymore!!!!

I hope everyone has a great day!

Hi Buffy! I usually get New Balance at Kohl's If you can get a 30% off coupon they should be rather inexpensive.


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WooHoo! I'm back on the wagon today. My lower back still hurts so I will take it easy today...laying on the heating pad right now. Making my list for my grocery run...made sure I ate my breakfast before making it...lol. Brian has orientation for his summer job today until noon so I am hoping that he will want to head to the pool this afternoon for a bit. I'm not sure if I can get exercise in today with the bad back but I hope to at least get a walk in before my nail appointment at 5:30. My feet look like a train wreck after a week at the beach

Well, off to get some healthy food...promise!!
Make great choices today my friends!

 

[trinaweena]

GOOD MORNING!



QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

It's supposed to be an off day and I don't have to be to work till 2 so my plan was to take the dogs walking on the trails for 60 minutes. Woke up feeling really tired from yesterday and now I'm not sure if thats going to happen. Although now that I'm thinking about it it might be nice to make some coffee put it in a to go cup and drink it while we walk...i reaaaly should do something today....

When I was a kid we always used to get park hoppers and never use them now my boyfriend an i are are excellent hoppers. I've got this planning thing down to a T and we ALWAYS hop now. We are big advocates of taking a break in the middle of the day, so I can nap and he can swim. If we don't get that break in the rest of the day is miserable.

I think we will just go do two miles. After my hard run yesterday that seems ok. I've got all my food for the day already written down and tracked and everything made up and ready to go. Besides, the other dog that doesnt get to run could use a walk!

Gotta love when you talk yourself into exercise!

 

[trinaweena]

I just had to share, I bought this shirt back in april while visiting some relatives and its always been a little tight even though its a large. Well i put it on today and it felt perfect and I didn't have that "you look pregnant even though its just fat" lump either! i took a picture for evidence!

Excuse the crappy cell phone pic! We did do our walk, and i'm glad, the trail was nice although very hot and BUGGY! I'm going to cvs to get some new bugspray tonight. I wish I could find something to put on my face, they seem to be attacking me as i walk! I had my coffee and the dogs enjoyed themselves and now they are sleeping and quiet! Thank heavens!

One thing I was thinking about on the trail, I've always heard people say I want to fix this about my body but I don't want to do this. Like I want to tone up my legs but i don't want to run. I kind of always thought that way too, I figured I would hate running but I heard it was the absolute best way to burn calories. Well I've found that I love it and I feel so much better! I guess it just goes to show that you should always try something because you never know how much you will actually like it and if you hate it, at least you tried! I'm learning on this journey that there are no quick fixes, it really is a journey and its hard work but its worth it!

 

[donac]

Good Tuesday morning everyone.

We picked out the paint for the house this morning. It is almost the same color as the house but it will make it easier to paint since it is so close.

GOOD MORNING!


QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

Exercise is out for today. My knee is very sore this morning so I am taking it easy.

We are Park Hoppers. We always go back to the hotel for a rest in the afternoon. We either swim or nap and shower and get cleaned up.

Have to go out this afternoon so I need to shower and get changed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

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???

I'm all for buying a new Vera Bradley to celebrate just about anything Seriously, you can treat yourself without food -- a good book, some special time to see a movie, whatever fits your budget

Breakfast tends to be our favorite celebratory dinner -- and we usually don't even try to make it healthier. I guess since we throw a ton of veggies in the eggs, that's my concession to health

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

Gosh, I barely notice them...I don't think I have a favorite. Sorry

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??

I'm going to be late, but I'll measure first thing tomorrow morning and send them to you. Oops, I just plain forgot!

HAPPY SATURDAY!!!

QOTD, Saturday, June 25th: What are some simple ways that YOU sneak more exercise in during the day? Do you take the stairs when possilbe? take a walk at lunch time? play a game with the kiddos?


Disney QOTD, Saturday June 25th: Who is your favorite character?? And most importantly, WHY?

Well, I work in a 4-story building without an elevator, so any time I have to leave the floor I get a little exercise in. I also park as far away as possible when I go shopping. My favorite character is Belle, because I her! She is brave, she's loves to read, she can see beyond the exterior to the true man within, she rejects the popular guy because he's conceited -- I love me some Belle! There's also the fact she's a brunette -- I waited a long time for a Disney princess that wasn't a blond! (and no, Snow White does not count)

QOTD, Sunday, June 26th: Ok, so....the morning after. these are the type of days that i tend to throw in the towel. the morning after going on a few day binge is never a good one for me. i need to reign it in. how do YOU reign it in after a day (or more) of falling off the wagon...hard..?? what's your plan? extra water? extra workout?

Disney QOTD, Sunday June 26th: What attraction have you NOT done yet that "everyone" has done? why haven't you done it?? are you going to??

My plan is always to ease back into it. Run 2M, plan healthy meals and snacks, and look at the scale, because I know tomorrow will be better. I don't always follow this plan, but I do make it.

Hmmm. I guess probably Toy Story Mania. By the time I got to DHS on my recent trip, the FPs were gone and it was a serious wait. I still wanted to make it to MK, so I passed. I do plan to go to DHS when I get back for the n
next Princess, so that will be my chance!

Wake up! Wake up! Everybody up!!QOTD, Monday June 27th: What are YOU going to do to make this a great OP day?? What's your plan? Walk us through your food plan and exercise plan for the day. And bonus points if you get back on later and tell us that you did it!!

So, today I got up and ran 2M, and I've packed a nice, healthy breakfast and lunch. Dinner is burgers, so I've pointed out my dinner and snacks to make sure it all fits. So glad I got those Activity points already in the bank

Disney QOTD, Monday June 27th: Ok so we went over what rides we haven't been on yet...how about those rides that we just HAVE to do every.single.time. no matter what. i know we all have those rides that just are extra special. what are they??

This varies with what park I'm in -- I don't necessarily hit all parks every visit. In MK it's Mickey's Philharmagic, Epcot it's Soarin', DHS will be Star Tours, AK Kilimanjaro Safaris.

You guys were cracking me up with the accent talk, and really Lisa, saying youre R's is over rated. Actually, watching all the news on Whitey Bulger, and listening to some of the victim's families, I thought, do I really sound like that too?

I love the New England accents, although it does throw me that my SIL's name is pronouned Donner. I honestly thought she was named for the reindeer until I saw it written Donna

We are big advocates of taking a break in the middle of the day, so I can nap and he can swim. If we don't get that break in the rest of the day is miserable.

I agree, I love the break in the day. I get out before the meltdowns start!

WooHoo! I'm back on the wagon today. My lower back still hurts so I will take it easy today...laying on the heating pad right now. Making my list for my grocery run...made sure I ate my breakfast before making it...lol. Brian has orientation for his summer job today until noon so I am hoping that he will want to head to the pool this afternoon for a bit. I'm not sure if I can get exercise in today with the bad back but I hope to at least get a walk in before my nail appointment at 5:30. My feet look like a train wreck after a week at the beach

Hope your back is better quickly! back!

I will give a more detailed update when we get to a hotel tonight. We found a house and later realized I couldn't buy that one because I couldn't get financing. I'm going to have to pay cash for a house. So, they went and showed me one in my price range (in the same community that I fell in love with) and I signed papers on that one. Now to get home and get my TX house on the market. Its going to be a busy month.

Congratulations on your new home! This is so exciting -- I know the move will be just what you need

Went back to the foot doctor yesterday. He said I need new shoes, the asics curve at the toe but my feet are really straight, must be those corrective shoes I wore as a baby. He recommended New Balance shoes so I need to hunt for those. And because I have new insurance I can now get my boot locally, the other guy from Rhode Island keeps blowing me off so I'm going with the local pharmacy! I hope to call them today and set up an appt.

You just reminded me I wore corrective shoes, too! I had forgotten. My parents used to tell me wearing them would allow me to wear high heels when I grew up. Of course, I am so not a high heel girl But, they definitely did their job. I just wore them at night, so I guess it all worked out. NB shoes are great, I hope they work out for you!

Ok, time to catch up on some other threads...I'm to everyone, so happy to hear about how everyone is doing!

Maria

 

[DisneyKim68]

Good morning all, I would love to join your Biggest Losser Challenge! I will PM my starting weight to Dona, anything else I need to do?

 

[glss1/2fll]

Good morning all, I would love to join your Biggest Losser Challenge! I will PM my starting weight to Dona, anything else I need to do?

Nope. You can go back and read the first page, and you can participate in HH and WIN.

QOTD1: I've been to a class at the Y this morning (5:45 ugh), but it's a stretching class, nothing aerobic. And I've taken my hour walk with my girlfriend. I'm gonna try to get some weight lifting in today at home.

QOTD2: We are park hoppers. Love it! Mostly we do EMH then head to another park for a lunch or dinner reservation and play there until close/bedtime.

 

[pinkle]

Can I join late??????? I have been 'dieting'...'living right' for 1 1/2 years now and I cannot lose that last 5.2 lbs ARGH!!!!!!!!
I would love some advice from someone who has met there goal and managed to break through that last plateau!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

5am is not fun. Thank god for tv for those mornings.

I did 30 min watp type exercises while I watched the news this morning, and if work isn't crazy, I hope to get out on time or a little early, and take a bike ride with michael.

I am a one park per day. First trip with ds we had hoppers and only hopped once, and since then, we've done one park per day, with the knowledge that we could add hoppers if we want, but we have never needed to. Last august was the best. We did single park with water parks and more, so we did a water park during the day and a regular park at night. That worked out really well.

nice job getting a work out in this morning! and a bike ride tonight? woot! i still haven't been to a water park (most of my visits are in january and it's often too cold anyway) but once the kiddies are older i have a feeling we'll be there alot! only bad thing about water parks - bathing suits!

Morning all!!!

I just have a second before my day starts. DS14 didn't run today because he's not feeling well so we are up later then usual.
This morning is filled with camps and swim lessons so I'll be gone for most of the morning.
Loads to do at home this afternoon though, I need to get this house clean!!!

Went back to the foot doctor yesterday. He said I need new shoes, the asics curve at the toe but my feet are really straight, must be those corrective shoes I wore as a baby. He recommended New Balance shoes so I need to hunt for those. And because I have new insurance I can now get my boot locally, the other guy from Rhode Island keeps blowing me off so I'm going with the local pharmacy! I hope to call them today and set up an appt.

QOTD:
I hope to run today, we'll see if the kiddos cooperate.

Disney QOTD: We usually get AP's or Park hoppers and we will occasionally hop but mostly we stick to one park a day. DH just likes to have the option of hopping if we want to.

OK off to make my macchiato! DH taught me how last weekend, so I don't need to dish out Starbucks money anymore!!!!

I hope everyone has a great day!

oh won't you please share how you make a macchiato at home?? do you have a fancy machine??

good luck finding shoes. i had an injury back in november. i went to a running store to get fitted for sneakers and they made all the difference!!! AND it was nice that the guy didn't sell me the most expensive ones too.

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??
Won't have an opportunity to exercise today. We are driving home from FL today. Going to be in the car majority of the day.

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?
We do one park a day. I can't handle park hopping anymore. Its to strenous on my body (in wheelchair the entire time).


I will give a more detailed update when we get to a hotel tonight. We found a house and later realized I couldn't buy that one because I couldn't get financing. I'm going to have to pay cash for a house. So, they went and showed me one in my price range (in the same community that I fell in love with) and I signed papers on that one. Now to get home and get my TX house on the market. Its going to be a busy month.

congrats on finding a house! and so quickly! dh and i always talk about maybe moving to florida. if we can build up his consulting business we'd be able to live pretty much anywhere. just need to build up the business! you know, easy peasy

Thanks Nancy!! We were on Long Beach Island for the vacation and would go to the end of the island where you can see AC in the distance. It was so relaxing

fun!! love the shore!

Hi Buffy! I usually get New Balance at Kohl's If you can get a 30% off coupon they should be rather inexpensive.


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WooHoo! I'm back on the wagon today. My lower back still hurts so I will take it easy today...laying on the heating pad right now. Making my list for my grocery run...made sure I ate my breakfast before making it...lol. Brian has orientation for his summer job today until noon so I am hoping that he will want to head to the pool this afternoon for a bit. I'm not sure if I can get exercise in today with the bad back but I hope to at least get a walk in before my nail appointment at 5:30. My feet look like a train wreck after a week at the beach

Well, off to get some healthy food...promise!!
Make great choices today my friends!

i am jealous of you getting your tootsies done. i really need to get mine done, just haven't had time.

welcome back on the wagon! hope your stay is LONG!!

I just had to share, I bought this shirt back in april while visiting some relatives and its always been a little tight even though its a large. Well i put it on today and it felt perfect and I didn't have that "you look pregnant even though its just fat" lump either! i took a picture for evidence!

Excuse the crappy cell phone pic! We did do our walk, and i'm glad, the trail was nice although very hot and BUGGY! I'm going to cvs to get some new bugspray tonight. I wish I could find something to put on my face, they seem to be attacking me as i walk! I had my coffee and the dogs enjoyed themselves and now they are sleeping and quiet! Thank heavens!

One thing I was thinking about on the trail, I've always heard people say I want to fix this about my body but I don't want to do this. Like I want to tone up my legs but i don't want to run. I kind of always thought that way too, I figured I would hate running but I heard it was the absolute best way to burn calories. Well I've found that I love it and I feel so much better! I guess it just goes to show that you should always try something because you never know how much you will actually like it and if you hate it, at least you tried! I'm learning on this journey that there are no quick fixes, it really is a journey and its hard work but its worth it!

wow you look great!!! the shirt fits really well and there are no rolls to be seen. color me jealous!!! congrats on lookin' so fine! woot!!! you go girl!

Exercise is out for today. My knee is very sore this morning so I am taking it easy.

We are Park Hoppers. We always go back to the hotel for a rest in the afternoon. We either swim or nap and shower and get cleaned up.

Have to go out this afternoon so I need to shower and get changed.

Have a happy and healthy day.

ouchie. hope the knee heals soon. rest is very important too!!

I love the New England accents, although it does throw me that my SIL's name is pronouned Donner. I honestly thought she was named for the reindeer until I saw it written Donna

ooo i'm not a fan of the added "r" after words. like, "hey, i have an ideer, let's go out to eat tonight!" i-deer? really?

then again i really can't complain about other people's accents. i don't exactly sound like i'm from nebraska (home of the non-accent)

Good morning all, I would love to join your Biggest Losser Challenge! I will PM my starting weight to Dona, anything else I need to do?

just jump right in. introduce yourself and post when you can! we are a pretty supportive group if i do say so myself!

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seriously, why is that EVERY time i finally get a chance to sit down the phone rings? or someone comes over? i put the kiddo down for a nap and fixed myself a salad. i sat down and i LITERALLY thought in my head, "5, 4, 3, 2..." and RRRRRIIINNNGG!! phone rings. it's DH. blah blahing about something about work. i asked him if he asked the boss yet about a september trip. nope. wah.

walked 6 miles today. i'm tired now and need a nap. but of course if i lay down someone will come over. blergh.

 

[tigger813]

Been a long morning. Mom is tired and hurting a lot. We took Dad to his appt and the dr also agreed that they are going to need some type of assisted living. Waiting for Mom's chair to arrive and PT to come by. I have to call the long care company back as they called while we were out. Mom came home and went right to bed. She's upset and didn't sleep well last night though she doesn't remember getting up 3-4 times. I am exhausted and my eyes hurt!

Gotta get on my dad to keep moving as he has lost a lot of weight which the dr says is muscle because Dad sits around all the time and won't do his exercises. I'm going to make him go up and down the stairs 2-3 times every hour during the day. I'm also going to find the hand weights Mom "stole" from me last time she was at my house. He's going to be lifting those every few hours as well. They really can't afford assisted living so something needs to happen fast! He's a very stubborn German! Mom can't remember things at all today but she didn't sleep much last night. I may have gotten 3 hours.

I should probably go find something to eat for lunch. I had hoped to stop at Chipotle or 5 Guys on the way home but Mom was hurting too much. Maybe I'll just have a protein bar for now. We need to go out and get more pain killers later so maybe I will be able to get the 5 Guys for supper since Mom and Dad are having quiche!

Keep those prayers coming! I'm only half way through this visit! My niece is on her way to VA so I don't have her to help keep me sane! Hopefully the nap will do Mom some good and she has a good session with PT.

TTFN

Keep those prayers coming! I need them!!!!!

 

[snowangel72]

Linda THANK YOU for the lovely welcome I have been working SO hard. I am just so darned determined. I am actually shocked at how well I am doing. I am doing Herbal Life which I find is an "easy" diet for me because I have NO cravings, zero, none which really is key for me. And they sell you these chocolate protein bars which are delish delish delish and healthy. They save me.

Nancy my son pulls those 5am mornings sometimes too and it really tires me out by 3pm! I hear ya!

Trina you look awesome!!!! nice figure! I too have left my is she pregnant belly behind and it feels soooo good.

WELCOME KIM & PINKLE! You and I are joining at the same time *waving*
Pinkle I am in Ontario too

QOTD - ok nothing but I work on my feet, does that count? OH I did dance with the kids for 40 min. so there's that!

Disney QOTD - def. hoppers here!

Ramble about my food...

DH made talapia on the BBQ this weekend and it is DELISH! I am having it on my salads at lunch and I love it, highly rec. it with lemon juice.

Foods I have NOT touched in 8 weeks:

pasta
soda or diet soda
ice cream
potatos
beef
bread
pizza
fries
burgers
"subs"
wraps
bagels
Starbuck's - NOTHING
Tim Horton's - NOTHING - this one is HUGE. This used to be a major food group for me!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Been a long morning. Mom is tired and hurting a lot. We took Dad to his appt and the dr also agreed that they are going to need some type of assisted living. Waiting for Mom's chair to arrive and PT to come by. I have to call the long care company back as they called while we were out. Mom came home and went right to bed. She's upset and didn't sleep well last night though she doesn't remember getting up 3-4 times. I am exhausted and my eyes hurt!

Tracey -- Sending and I really hope you are able to get some rest, your mom feels better, and your dad willingly does as you ask. We are all thinking of you. You are giving your parents the most precious gift, your presence. I know you miss Brian and the girls so much, I hope you realize what a wonderful example you are setting for them -- family is important, and they are seeing that through your actions.

Maria

 

[Connie96]

now, walk me through your taco salad. what do you put in it??

Let's see, it was two cups or so chopped romaine, tomatoes from the garden, about 1/6 of 1 pound 96% lean beef prepared w/reduced sodium taco seasoning, 1/4 cup non-fat cheese, 1/2 cup black beans. Made "dressing" from 1/2 of 100 cal Wholly Guacamole, couple tbls Greek yogurt and 1 tbls salsa. Oh, and 6 Tostitos crunched into bite size and stirred in.

One more thing...I have only received 3 HH reports. 1 point is great!

Yeah, I was kind of a slacker this week with my fruits and veggies. Will send in my meager points shortly.

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Well, I guess this is a good day to start exercising again. How 'bout stationary bike? No where near my list of favorite exercises, but very convenient. And air conditioned.

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

Definitely a park hopper. The first time we went in '96, the tickets included all the options. When they split it up, we were still getting park hopper and water parks - although we only got the water park option for Pleasure Island. Since Pleasure Island is now defunct, we will be doing base tickets + park hopper only. (At least until DD completes a couple summers of swim lessons and discovers on her own that the water parks exist.)

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I HAVE A TICKER!!! My very first ever ticker since I joined the DIS in '08.

Booked flights last night. Haven't booked the package yet, but I have POFQ w/free dining package "on hold" until Saturday. DH wants to continue exploring "options", but we'll definitely book something by the weekend.

I. CAN'T. WAIT.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Dona- Bushkill falls is near me. Well its about a 30-40 min drive but I have been there a bunch. We actually are hoping to get there this summer or fall. The boys have not done it yet and I think they are at a good age that they will love exploring.

Karen: Glad you had a great time at the beach and that your sister was able to enjoy it to. I bet that was just what she needed. Your nephew sounds so cute. 4 is a great age. Sorry to hear about your back injury but Im glad its starting to feel better.

Laura: That is insane what happened with your HR rep and your COBRA. I totally get how your feeling with money stress. We have had issues come up over the past couple of years and it has been tough. It really wears on you. Hang in there. Good luck with the job search

Tracey: I agree with Maria...you are giving your parents and family a great gift of love. I know it is so tough on you to be there and not have your dh and kids to lean on. You are an amazing woman and doing an amazing job. Hang in there.

Trina: You look faboulous!!!!!!!!! Very skinny and def. not pregnant.

Mel Wow that is quite an accomplishment to cut out all that yucky food. Way to go I can hear the determination in your post. Very inspiring.

Connie for the ticker and for booking the trip. Are you going to do a PTR???

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QOTD- As far as exercise I will probably try to run again tonight. I ran for 30 min last night too.

QOTD- I am not a big park hopper fan. I prefer to do one park per day. I just find it easier. We paid for the hopper when we went as a family and never hopped once...I had the anxiety that if I didnt get it I would need it. So I wasted money. We did however get the hopper when we went for the princess since it was a shorter trip. We hopped one day splitting AK in the am and DHS in the pm and then my mom and aunt went to MK that night for the parade. So I guess in that case it worked for us.

Today has been a pretty good day. I have lost the .8 I gained from the wkend so hopefully I can shed some weight before I weigh in on thur. I am off on friday and I use the doctor scale here.

I plan on having bbq boneless porkchops on the grill tonight with corn on the cob.

The boys most likely are sleeping over at my parents tonight and they are going to the philly zoo tomorrow. I am jealous...I love the zoo. But Im happy that they will have a great time.

It will be nice to have an evening to myself tonight.

 

[bellebookworm9]

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Today is going to be my rest day. I was thinking about doing a short Zumba workout, but I have too much studying to do, stuff for class, need to make dinner, and get to bed really early, like 9pm.

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

One day visitor. We do tend to take afternoon breaks and then return though.

Today was Day 2 of work training. I went to bed early last night, but sleep was kind of in and out. I was up at 6:15, then had training from 8-3. Now I'm just super tired and thinking about taking a nap. I did alright with eating, and I'm going to have the last serving of chicken pot pie for dinner, plus make and freeze the WW chicken enchiladas recipe. I normally despise chicken, so the fact that I bought the giant club pack and am making the effort to cook it all is huge!

 

[JacksLilWench]

GOOD MORNING!

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

I'm actually just about to put on socks and my shoes to go for a good 30min walk with a friend of mine. It's become a nice little activity to do, and we get a chance to catch up on her crazy life, haha

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

Just a one-a-day...I can't keep up if we change parks, it's just too much stress, lol. Apparently, I get stressed out a little too easily

Linda THANK YOU for the lovely welcome I have been working SO hard. I am just so darned determined. I am actually shocked at how well I am doing. I am doing Herbal Life which I find is an "easy" diet for me because I have NO cravings, zero, none which really is key for me. And they sell you these chocolate protein bars which are delish delish delish and healthy. They save me.

Nancy my son pulls those 5am mornings sometimes too and it really tires me out by 3pm! I hear ya!

Trina you look awesome!!!! nice figure! I too have left my is she pregnant belly behind and it feels soooo good.

WELCOME KIM & PINKLE! You and I are joining at the same time *waving*
Pinkle I am in Ontario too

QOTD - ok nothing but I work on my feet, does that count? OH I did dance with the kids for 40 min. so there's that!

Disney QOTD - def. hoppers here!

Ramble about my food...

DH made talapia on the BBQ this weekend and it is DELISH! I am having it on my salads at lunch and I love it, highly rec. it with lemon juice.

Foods I have NOT touched in 8 weeks:

pasta
soda or diet soda
ice cream
potatos
beef
bread
pizza
fries
burgers
"subs"
wraps
bagels
Starbuck's - NOTHING
Tim Horton's - NOTHING - this one is HUGE. This used to be a major food group for me!

Wait.....Starbucks isn't a food group? When did this happen?!

 

[momofdjc]

Sorry I've been MIA. The past week has been crazy with baseball activities for my 2 ds. Games almost every night for the older one and the year end party for the younger one.

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

I am doing C25k w2d3 tonight

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

We park hop. We like to spend most evenings at Epcot and not worry about where we are eating dinner.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Tracey--Hang in there.

Please sign me up

I started on my way already. I am doing a high protein, low calorie, low fat diet. I have lost 20 lbs but still have a ways to go.

I eat fish and salad every day at work and it's doing the trick.

I am starting my exercise routine next week.

My name is Mel

Welcome! Please read the first page of the thread when you get a chance. Weigh-in days are on Fridays, but you can pm donac your starting weight today. Let us know if you have any questions.

QOTD, Tuesday June 28th: What are YOU doing for exercise today??

Disney QOTD, June 28th: Are a park hopper or a one-a-day visitor?

Uggh, you had to ask this today! I am being a slacker and skipping my scheduled run--actually I'm going to do it tomorrow instead. Does walking 1/2 way around the stadium tonight to get my g-f beer count as exercise? Usually I make Mike do it, so it would be exercise if I did it right? And we are definitely park hoppers. We've been know to hit three parks in a day depending on what we want to do.

Good morning all, I would love to join your Biggest Losser Challenge! I will PM my starting weight to Dona, anything else I need to do?

Welcome! Please read the first page of the thread when you get a chance. Weigh-in days are on Fridays, but you can pm donac your starting weight today. Let us know if you have any questions.

Can I join late??????? I have been 'dieting'...'living right' for 1 1/2 years now and I cannot lose that last 5.2 lbs ARGH!!!!!!!!
I would love some advice from someone who has met there goal and managed to break through that last plateau!

Welcome! Please read the first page of the thread when you get a chance. Weigh-in days are on Fridays, but you can pm donac your starting weight today. Let us know if you have any questions.

So here's my thoughts on those last 5 pounds. Pamela will probably have some ideas too at some point.

Journal--I know it's a pain, but really look at how many calories you are getting compared to the amount of activity. You could either be getting too few or too many calories. Too few will stall your loss. It took me about 6 months to lose the last 10 pounds. If my math is correct that works out to about .5 a week--so don't get too frustrated if it is going slowly. Do you lift weights? I have found strength training just a couple of times a week really helps with toning and weight loss. How much are you exercising? Is there room to increase your workouts by just a bit? Last, revisit your goal again? Is it realistic? What's going to happen if you don't lose those last 5 pounds?

I HAVE A TICKER!!! My very first ever ticker since I joined the DIS in '08.

Booked flights last night. Haven't booked the package yet, but I have POFQ w/free dining package "on hold" until Saturday. DH wants to continue exploring "options", but we'll definitely book something by the weekend.

I. CAN'T. WAIT.

Fabulous!

 

[pinkle]

Tracey--Hang in there.


Welcome! Please read the first page of the thread when you get a chance. Weigh-in days are on Fridays, but you can pm donac your starting weight today. Let us know if you have any questions.




So here's my thoughts on those last 5 pounds. Pamela will probably have some ideas too at some point.

Journal--I know it's a pain, but really look at how many calories you are getting compared to the amount of activity. You could either be getting too few or too many calories. Too few will stall your loss. It took me about 6 months to lose the last 10 pounds. If my math is correct that works out to about .5 a week--so don't get too frustrated if it is going slowly. Do you lift weights? I have found strength training just a couple of times a week really helps with toning and weight loss. How much are you exercising? Is there room to increase your workouts by just a bit? Last, revisit your goal again? Is it realistic? What's going to happen if you don't lose those last 5 pounds?



Fabulous!

Thanks!!!! I run 5 Km about 3 times a week, maybe more (depending on the week..I aim for 5 times!) I have never journaled (LAZY!) That's a good idea.

 

[tigger813]

Thanks everyone! You have all brought tears to my eyes with all your love, concern and understanding. I know I'm doing the right thing and the girls and Brian are doing well though Brian said Izzie is driving him crazy! She woke him up at 2 this morning as she forgot to put on a Pull Up. They went to the library this afternoon and then to Kimballs which is an amazing ice cream place about 2 miles from our house. They had dinner from the grill there tonight and had some ice cream. Tomorrow morning Ash gets her braces on so I'm not sure how that will go. She also wants to go to something at the library tomorrow night. Brian's sister is going over for a visit on Thursday night.

Having been through a similar situation, though in the same state, with Brian's parents when they were sick and passed away he totally understands. They are having extra special bonding time!

Another thunderstorm is rumbling through now. We desparately need the rain but not the loud rumbles.

Mom is sleeping again. I don't think she is eating enough food with her medicine. I'm going to have to get some food in her with her next round of medicine. She is in her new chair so I guess she is comfortable.

Looking forward to meeting Shawn on Saturday morning. I saw where the Starbucks is and it is 2 miles from my parents house so if there is a problem while I'm gone I can get back quickly!

I hope to finish listening to last week's podcasts tonight or tomorrow.

Man, can my mother snore!!!!!

TTFN Tigger is most appreciative of all your kind words!