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

[dumbo_buddy]

Food is going well and I DID manage to get in 45 minutes on the TM yesterday, varying the intensity and incline randomly, so I feel like it was a decent workout, although not quite long enough. No workout this morning, but hopefully I can hit the workout room at the Y for at least 45 minutes tonight while DD is swimming.

I'll try to hop on later today/tonight to catch up more!......................P

nice work on the food and working out! 45 min is a long time for me so i'm proud of ya!

I'm in! I keep trying to do this challenge, but this time I am commited to see it to the end.

you can do it!

I swear they put crack in goldfish!!! I think just about every mom I know has had pig out sessions with bags of goldfish. They need to steal the Lays ad campaign, because there is no way you can eat just one!!

Probably hormones and exhaustion. Don't push yourself to hard. You deserve some time to just relax and let your body focus on growing that baby.

I told them I would give them $50 flat out if it made them feel better (I wasn't on the board then). I never heard anything back and no one has ever complained again. The pool is stock holder owned so we all own stock and pay membership dues each year and it isn't cheap. But people think they can't go in the clubhouse. Hello! You are paying for this! There is a kitchen and refrigerator and clean bathrooms in there. As long as you clean up after yourself and are respectful of the property then there is no reason that anyone can tell you not to go in there (well, unless it is rented to a private party).

This is also why I have volunteered to be in charge of ribbons the last few years-- we write them in the clubhouse in the ac. Well that and it is the only sitting down job that doesn't involve math. I do miss a lot of the meet though, I just run out to see my kids swim. So that is part of why I asked to not be actually scheduled this year to work. I am there early and set up the inside (scorekeepers, timers. ribbons, hospitality) and then stay after to clean it all up along with being the last to leave usually to be sure everything is cleaned and locked. Plus I spend several hours on prepping the ribbons and during all the meets I am supervising the ribbon writers to be sure there are no problems. My husband also helps with clean up, helps out when I need him and is the Head Timer for the home B meets. We put in way more than the 8-10 hours that most other parents do so I am going to try to relax a little this year. Yeah, like I know how to relax! A few years ago when my feet were at their worst and I was still trying to do things DH and some of my friends threatened to handcuff me to my wheelchair so I would stop getting up.

goldfish are the devil. but i just can't stay away. and thanks for the hug, i think i needed it

my friend in NC belongs to an association that sounds similar to yours. we had her baby shower in their clubhouse and they wouldn't let us go in the night before to turn the heat on (it was in january). so, we were stuck having a shower in the freezing cold clubhouse. everyone had to keep their jackets on!

i would be in that clubhouse in the AC nonstop if i were paying dues!!!

QOTD- I am currently OP since I woke up this morning. It is now 930am! So thats a start right. I splurged for the past few months and now I will pay the price and reloose those pounds plus some. I am committed now that it is June 1st!


How nice of that mom to give you a gift for teaching the class. Sorry about the nightmare ewww thats scary. What kind of party will Thomas be having?

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Hello Friends!

Today is another hot and humid day. It looks like my week off next wk is going to be nice and sunny too. I am thinking of taking Ryan to the pool a few days that week. He is finished with school on tuesday.

Not much else other than work today and Ryan's tball game tonight. I guess thats enough for one day but looking at Pam's schedule it makes me feel bored.

Good luck getting it all done and keeping sane Pam!

hey, sometimes i'm proud of myself if i make it on plan for an hour! lol!

june 1 is a great start date to get back on the wagon

thomas is obsessed with "coo coos" aka choo choo trains so we're having a thomas the train themed party for him. it'll just be at the beach club clubhouse (nothing fancy, literally an old house that is just a one room party room). we're doing pizza and cake from 2-5. last year we went all out and spent WAY too much money on personalized invitations, catering, etc etc so this will just be a low key event.

i hope you have a nice week off next week. is your pool far from the house?

Yesterday I had a parent/teacher ask if I've lost weight!! YES!!!!!! She said I looked great! WOOHOO!!! She made my day!

AWESOME!!!!!!

So last night my teenager rear-ended somebody. Nobody was hurt but I am so mad at him because our car leaked out all the anti freeze and had to be towed home. Now today it'll have to be towed to the repair shop. Thank goodness for AAA.

In good news, I got my C25K week 6 day 2 run in this morning. I had to repeat that day instead of moving on to day 3 because the holiday weekend messed up my schedule. But now I'm back OP and happy about that!

ugh, sorry about the crash! how stressful. nice job on the c25k run - week 6 has you running 20 min straight, right? that's tough, esp when it's humid!

Hi BronxNancy! Too cute about the little girl at Mommy and me--but a box of chocolates! Too dangerous! I am so not a fan of yoga, but it seems to be really helping with all the itb tightness. I only ended up doing the 9 minute sun salutation stuff and then I went to the park. I am not very flexible!


So, I slept awful--don't know what that was about. But I got up and did a little bit of yoga and stretching and then went to the park and ran 4 miles (run 4 min, walk 30 sec.). Boy it was hot and humid! Which I think is good cause it really slowed me down. I think I ended up just under 11 min miles. My knee did pretty good--just got a little sore. I go to the chiropractor this afternoon.

I never answered yesterday's QOTD. I am trying to be On Plan. And I am doing pretty well. But not great. I feel like I am self-sabotaging a little bit, cause I know if I am not careful I will start this challenge outside of my maintain range--and I don't know if I have been outside of my maintain range (except for a day or two after getting back from vacation) since I went to maintain last September. I typed up the third day of my trip report last night and that was really theraputic. And something Corinna said yesterday helped me to feel a little better about things. Suffice it to say eating meat free/wheat free gets old and I've been struggling a bit--which brings back that whole throw in the towel attitude. BUT I am NOT throwing in the towel! I can't afford to gain weight back cause I would have to buy all new clothes--again! How's that for a motivator!

not wanting to buy new clothes is an excellent motivator! it got me back into my original clothes!

i didn't even like the chocolates that the girl gave me and yet i tried every single one. ugh.

glad you got your run in. right now i'd be thrilled to do 11 min miles! pushing the jogger slows me to something like 12:30 miles and i can only manage 2 miles!

Just a reminder, here is what I have for the coaching schedule:

6/3/2011 Rose
6/10/2011 Pamela (pjlla)
6/17/2011
6/24/2011 Nancy (dumbo_buddy)
7/1/2011 Sue (dvccruiser76)
7/8/2011 Lindsay (mommyof2pirates)
7/15/2011 Kathy (mikamah
7/22/2011 Cam (keenercam)
7/29/2011 Dona (donac)
8/5/2011 Lisa (Liesel)
8/12/2011 Maria (Worfiedoodles)
8/19/2011 Lisa (lisah0711)
8/26/2011 Kristi (KristiMc)
9/2/2011 Shawn??

Pamela has graciously volunteered to coach the week of the 17th, BUT it would be awesome if someone else could step up and take it. I hate to have Pamela have to do two weeks in a row.

Please let me know if you can help out. Thanks!

I've been kind of lazy this week, but just a reminder, this is what the QOTD should look like to make it easy for Lisa to post in the archive post. The color, etc isn't so important, but the date really helps to find them and put them in order. Here's today's question.

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Have a great day!

rose - what if pamela and i split that week? it's no problem for me. i'll be around

Good morning to everyone!

Looks like another beautiful rain free day in the Cleveland area. We have had so much rain this spring that I am shocked when we have a few dry days in a row. My boys were done with school last Wednesday, so we have been busy doing the pool thing.

I have had a productive morning, took our dog for a walk and mowed the lawn.

QOTD: I had a banana this morning for breakfast. I usually have something a banana or some oatmeal.

Kristi

our pool isn't open during the week yet so i'm jealous of your pool time! it's open on the weekends only until the end of the month. boo!

I want to be near my "ideal weight" this time next year, when we are celebrating my little one's 5th birthday at WDW. I'd settle for a BMI of 25, though... so the goal is 37.5 lbs. Funny thing, I tried on swimsuits yesterday, and, while I'll never be a model, I didn't look as bad as I thought... but the scale doesn't lie (much) and the waistband is confirming it... it's time to get back on the wagon! And while losing is challenging, I've done it twice before after my kids were born... but, clearly, I suck at the "maintaining" part.

I just renewed my WW subscription, and, while I'm happy to say I've "only" gained 3 lbs "net" this year after breaking my leg (badly) in January... I really gained 10, because I had already lost 7 lbs before the accident and months of inactivity and eating junk has really caught up... add into that the massive muscle atrophy in my right leg, and I've lost muscle and gained fat. Ack.

So hopefully y'all will be able to keep me on the wagon. I'm going to need cheerleaders for exercise, though. I'm not medically cleared yet to jog or run or jump or even hop, so that leaves swimming, biking, and walking, all of which I can do, but the only one I actually enjoy is walking, which always lands me on the couch with my leg up and iced.

I *LOVE* the decluttering idea! 3 months of "Mom on the couch" truly does BAD things to a house!

good luck! we'll all try to motivate you

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well, like lindsay i'm happy to report that so far i'm on plan. and it's only 11:30! lol! hey, gotta start somewhere, right?

i got some decent exercise in today. i jogged 2 miles really slowly and then walked another mile and a half or so. in total i moved my butt for an hour. that's gotta be a good thing, right?

QOTD: i tried a new breakfast today. i found it on the herbalife website (my friend has just lost 30 lbs on that plan!). corn tortillas, egg whites, morningstar soy sausage patties crumbled up and a little avocado. rolled it all up in a breakfast burritos. had three of them since the tortillas were only 50 calories each. not bad! of course, i could have gone for like a pound of cheese in there but decided against it.

i'm off to lay thomas down for a nap, have a salad for lunch, and start writing out some invitations. i have to run over to the rectory to put in an ad for the bulletin about next year's mommy and me.

hugs everyone!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

hey maria what is your banana nut muffin recipe? wait...maybe you shouldn't tell me b/c i'll just eat all of them. no wait, tell me. no, don't.

ok, tell me

 

[sahbushka]

seriously!!!



i was OP all day....and then evening hit. i was tired and stressed after a long day with the kiddo and i sent john out for goldfish. i made a lovely healthy dinner but had a smoothie after (frozen fruit, dollop of yogurt, apple juice). then had to take a bite of each of the chocolates i received. then the goldfish. like, almost the whole bag. i feel terrible today and slept so poorly. eating so close to bed always gives me bad dreams. i need something to occupy myself at night. or just go to bed. so of course i'm up a pound today and still feel full i had a nightmare last night that i went to the bathroom and saw lots of blood. if that doesn't deter me from eating i don't know what will. ugh, i don't know if it's the hormones or lack of sleep but i feel so weepy today.

have a healthy day everyone!

I hope you feel better soon!

Just a reminder, here is what I have for the coaching schedule:

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Have a great day!

I had a packet of apples and cinnamon oatmeal and 1/2 cup of lf milk. I eat breakfast daily. I alternate between oatmeal or a breakfast borrito with a half a cup of the southwestern egg beaters, some onion, and a small low carb tortilla. I make sure to drink a full bottle of water at breakfast as well just to get me off on the right foot.

So I am home today with my dd who is still ill. She is not quite 3 yet but is being so good about the whole thing. In order to avoid snacking this morning I have put in my teeth whitening trays. I have a couple of chores around the house that will help burn a few calories and I have some WDW planning to do which should help me stay occupied this afternoon. I am hoping after my dh gets home from work that I will be able to get to the gym as I have a full schedule for the next few weeks and won't have too many opportunities to get a work out in. I have lots I could be doing around the house so I should probably get to it. Have a great on plan day everyone!

SarahMay

 

[Disneywedding2010]

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

I don't normally eat breakfast which is a habit I need to change. I was doing so well at the beginning of the year and then toward the end of April/beginning of May I just lost all of my momentum.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I know I am late to the challenge, but I am in. I'll be away for more than two weeks but will let Dona know when that is so that she knows I won't be sending in my weight.

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?
I eat breakfast almost every day. My favorite is 3 hard-boiled egg whites, a sliced apple and coffee with skim milk.


Happy challenge, my friends!

 

[liesel]

4 Nancys?!!! Quick, we need to find another Lisa!! For clarification I can go by LisaR or liesel.

QOTD: breakfast: a whole wheat mini bagel (100 cal) with whipped cream chesse (60 cal per 2 tbsp-I think I only had one tbsp) and a strawberry smoothie (210 cal, although the kids had some so less than that!).

My other 2 breakfasts in regular rotation are: cereal with banana and an egg sandwich with a single egg, sandwich thin, avocado or guac, hot sauce, and occasionally a slice of cheese.


LTS-I saw your walk pics on the other thread-congrats! You definitely earned that medal. My DS is doing summer swim team for the first time. Its a whole new world.

BronxNancy-You are doing so well, please don't beat yourself up about eating more while PG.

P-you sound incredibly busy, I hope the relay goes well.

LisaH-Congrats on the half! You are doing amazing! I got the Garmin 305 (which comes with a heart rate monitor, although I haven't used it yet) after reading many positive reviews here. I had DH get it on Amazon. I really like how it lets me see my pace. When I first started running outside, I was afraid I was going too slow and now know that I was actually faster! Being outside now is helping me to enjoy running more and more, even if I'm slow!

Tracey-I hope your mom is doing better. That is horrible that they let her suffer so much.

CC-I've been there with the unsupportive family (wait-I'm there right now!). I hope it gets better. I've learned that I can't influence how they are but I can change how I react. I've wanted to vent a few times recently on here, I most likely will soon.

DisneyWedding2010-I was not a big breakfast eater for a long time, but now realize that it is so key to giving me energy in the morning. Plus I get really queasy if I don't eat regularly.

Hi to everyone else and a welcome to all the new people!

 

[Disneylush]

I saw on here someone got new shoes yesterday... so did I!

I have super bad heel spurs from working retail 40hrs a week. So painful to walk all the time! I also have such a high arch I have to buy wide for the height of my foot.

I bought the not super ugly, but one step away from ugly New Balance shoes that were 125.00 I too got home and found them on the internet cheaper but felt the guy had really helped me out until my husband asked me what make these New Balance shoes different then the ones at any other retailer? I don't know the answer and I feel like I have to explore more before I wear them. (I got them at the New Balance store)


What shoes do you love?

NancyMN

 

[JacksLilWench]

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

I usually have either steel-cut oats with a little bit of brown sugar and skim milk (with coffee, of course!) OR an egg white omlette with mushrooms and diced fresh tomatoes. Both are so yummy and easy to make. And they keep me full well through the morning!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Call me a slacker my friends! I need to catch up on the Thread and get some replies out there...maybe later tonight!

Hi to all the losers and maintainers!
It's been a hot and gross week here in Jersey. We are expecting thunder storms tonight which should cool things off a bit....hoping we don't get hail since I just planted my flowers!!!

A few shout outs...

LTS - You GO girl!!! I am so happy for you and having the courage to complete your race! The distance doesn't matter, it took courage to just sign up, show up, and FINISH!!

LisaH - WOOOOOHOOOOOO!! Awesome job on the half!! I'm hoping that someday I will be there right next to you...crossing the finishline at the Princess. I am just over the moon for you!!

QOTD - Yes, I learned a few years ago that I have to eat breakfast to take off any weight. I stick to egg whites mostly or brown rice crispies (which are mighty expensive but are better for my tummy). I have oatmeal in the winter as a warm-you-up breakfast. Lately I have been having my crispies with half a cup of plain Chobani mixed with half a cup of berries. I like this combo

*****
I had an AMAZINGLY productive 3 day weekend doing the stuff you hate to do (even cleaned out the linen closet!). Two of the days were spent by the condo pool but I didn't last long with the heat and my fair skin....yes, I had on SPF 50 but the humidity was NUTS! Yesterday I chaperoned the senior trip to Great Adventure (six flags). It was disgusting! I was sweating and we took a school bus down there...sweat and pleather bus seats are not a good combo!!

After my Monster shower last night I baked for the Community Service Luncheon and didn't sample ANY of my baked goods...it was soooo tough! Today was the luncheon and I did have one small carrot cake cupcake...I go to my trainer tonight so I don't feel as guilty. I'm finishing up my emails and getting out of here before the storm clouds appear!

Have a great evening friends and make great dinner choices! I will try to catch up later!

PS Rose - I was reading your trip report!! LOVE it!! Looks like I may be going down the G-F track and I am so grateful that you are so open about your struggle with G-F menus and such! Thanks

 

[sPaRkLeSpAz]

Ahhh, I have been playing Just Dance 2 all afternoon and I am exhausted! It is so addictive! I haven't had a chance to answer the question of the day yet, so here goes!

What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Ahh, I haven't been eating all that great today! But I didn't sign up for this until after I had breakfast... Anyway, I had a four count order of the Chick-fil-a chicken minis, and hash browns and a diet coke.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Afternoon everyone!

I just can't seem to find the motivation (or the swift kick in the butt) that I need. Its a beautiful day here but I don't even want to think about how warm it is outside . Okay, I seriously need to get off my bum and get some of this house in order. I also need to figure out dinner, write a grocery list, and figure out a meal plan to keep us from going out to eat all the freaking time.

 

[mackeysmom]

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Homemade Egg McMuffin - whole grain english muffin, 1 slice reduced fat American Cheese, 2 oz. Boar's Head ham, 1 "fried" egg, and an apple on the side.

I eat breakfast every day - usually a warm breakfast. Routinely I spend about 10 - 12 of my 30 Weight Watchers daily points on breakfast.

- Laura

 

[lovetoscrap]

J

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

I try to eat breakfast every morning. Usually the only times I skip it are if I sleep in and it is too close to lunch then I skip to lunch. I usually have Kashi Go Lean Oatmeal, or some grits with bacon and cheese, or an egg/omelet with veggies and maybe some ham or bacon.

Unfortunately today TOM slapped me upside the head big time. I have raging PMS and said to heck with it. Had an almond poppy seed muffin and 2 pieces of sausage (extra greasy) then had a Coke Zero and half a pizza for lunch. At least it was thin crust and I put mushrooms on it. I feel pretty icky now. All bloated and miserable. Probably end up with soup for dinner with a big side of regret.

 

[Connie96]

The WIN! Challenge (Whittle Inches Now!)

WIN! is here for us to challenge ourselves to achieve fit and healthy bodies!! In addition to reporting your official weigh-in each week, you can measure your success in terms of inches. Many of you may be doing this anyway, but as an incentive to those of us who need incentive (like ME!!) we can now challenge each other by reporting percent-of-inch-loss just as our Top Ten(-ish) weight-losers are determined each week.

Since the WIN! is optional, no one will be dropped for not reporting and there is no need to be “excused” from measuring. All stats will simply be based on who does report in. Weekly Biggest WINners will be determined by percent of change between the current and previous WIN! numbers reported by each participant. When measurements are reported after having skipped the previous time(s), the percent loss will be divided over the missed weeks. Final Biggest WINners will be determined by percent of difference between the final and originally reported measurements. If you miss the first scheduled reporting day, just jump in anytime and that will be your “original” measurement for the remaining weeks.

I will be recording measurements and posting the WIN! report on a 3-week interval. These dates correspond to the current Friday weigh-in schedule:

• June 3
• June 24
• July 15
• August 5
• August 26

There will be a reminder post, so as long as you hang around here you shouldn’t have to worry too much about forgetting. Since taking measurements requires more time that just stepping on the scale, I’m sure many of us will do this part over the designated weekend. Measurements can be reported up thru the following Monday, and results should be posted on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Here’s how we’re gonna do it:

1. Take a measurement at each of these locations:
   
   • Left or Right Upper Arm (stick with the same one for subsequent measurements!!)
   • Bust or Chest
   • Waist
   • Hips
   • Left or Right Thigh (remember which one for next time!)
2. Add these five measurements together
3. Send only the sum of the measurements to me (Connie96) via Private Message

If you need more information or tips about how to measure, please refer to How to Take Body Measurements (from sparkpeople.com).

If you still have questions, please feel free to PM me or post in the thread and we’ll try to get you the info you need to participate.

I also have a handy dandy Excel spreadsheet for tracking weight and measurements. If you'd like for me to email you a copy, just PM your email address to me and I'll forward it to you.

Whether or not you choose to participate in this optional challenge, I’d like to encourage EVERYONE – especially anyone new to this thread – to take your measurements at the very beginning. This is something so many of us never did when we first started losing weight and I think we’re fairly unanimous in wishing we had that information to encourage us in our continued loss and maintenance.

 

[satorifound]

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

I had Fage Greek Yogurt and Better Oats apple cinnamon Oatmeal. I do regularly eat breakfast, just not always within a half an hour of getting up.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I want to be near my "ideal weight" this time next year, when we are celebrating my little one's 5th birthday at WDW. I'd settle for a BMI of 25, though... so the goal is 37.5 lbs. Funny thing, I tried on swimsuits yesterday, and, while I'll never be a model, I didn't look as bad as I thought... but the scale doesn't lie (much) and the waistband is confirming it... it's time to get back on the wagon! And while losing is challenging, I've done it twice before after my kids were born... but, clearly, I suck at the "maintaining" part.

I just renewed my WW subscription, and, while I'm happy to say I've "only" gained 3 lbs "net" this year after breaking my leg (badly) in January... I really gained 10, because I had already lost 7 lbs before the accident and months of inactivity and eating junk has really caught up... add into that the massive muscle atrophy in my right leg, and I've lost muscle and gained fat. Ack.

So hopefully y'all will be able to keep me on the wagon. I'm going to need cheerleaders for exercise, though. I'm not medically cleared yet to jog or run or jump or even hop, so that leaves swimming, biking, and walking, all of which I can do, but the only one I actually enjoy is walking, which always lands me on the couch with my leg up and iced.

Welcome! How did you break your leg?

Hi, I'm Ruthie and I would LOVE to join.
I'm excited! This is just what I need to stay motivated!

Welcome!

I had hot tea, blackberries, a homemade banana muffin, WW yogurt and an orange. I do regularly eat breakfast, but I spread it out over the morning, I have the first item around 7, and the last about 11.

I got up and ran 2M this morning, even though it was muggy it felt good to be moving.

We're taking my boss out to lunch for her birthday today. It's a local pub, so I'm going to try to get a grilled chicken sandwich. That's pretty much the best choice...

I have to prep for a presentation tomorrow, and manage to not do any nervous eating. This is not a big deal and I shouldn't stress about it. I also have a church meeting tonight, which will definitely be more stressful. We will be changing pastors in July, our current one is retiring. I'm the chairperson of the personnel committee, so I find myself in charge of her retirement party, as well as welcoming the new pastor. Plus, our secretary is retiring too, so we need to hire a new one. No word on the youth ministers yet, that would just be the cherry on the cake. I've been on this committee for 3 years, and agreed to be the chairperson this year on a year by year basis. Four years is more than enough, I'm telling the new pastor I'm done in December. I'm sure that won't be popular, but I feel freed by just typing it, so I know it's the right thing to do. Bi-monthly meetings have become monthly, and I don't really care about the church politics, so I'm probably not a good fit, anyway.

Maria

Your breakfast sounds great! Glad you got a run in! I hope your presentation goes well. Glad you are feeling good about your decison.

Howdy folks! I was totally MIA for the last challenge and I apologize for that. I'm the WIN coach, for pete's sake. I should be involved, right?

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Connie. I'm 37 years old, married for 14 years to Gary and mom to 4-year-old Erin I work full time as database administrator for an insurance company. As far as my weight challenges, I don't think I've ever crossed the line into obese, but I tend to hang around in overweight most of the time. I did manage to lose 25 pounds a couple years ago, which felt fabulous , but I got off track and couldn't get back in that groove. I did well here last summer but burned out pretty bad and have been backsliding terribly ever since the end of last August. I don't plan to set a particular weight goal for this challenge, but my ultimate long-term goal is to lose about 20-25 pounds.

Oh, also, I did lots of running last year and wound up with a stress fracture in my hip. And, yes, six months later, still NOT healed. It doesn't hurt anymore, but I still have discomfort after I've been on my feet too long. So, I'm about to spend the next 6 weeks on crutches to take the weight off of it and, hopefully, it'll finally heal and I'll be able to run again. And even if I can't run, we have every intention of taking Erin to WDW for her first time this Fall and I do NOT want to do that in a wheelchair! (How would we look with Gary pushing the wheelchair and me pushing the stroller??! Like our own sad little train. )

So, this is me and that's where I am. I'm excited to be back with y'all. "For real" this time.

Hi Connie! Still the hip is not healed? How frustrating! Is it the same stress fracture Kelly Ripa had? I'm glad you are back with us! I sent Taryn a message on facebook, but I haven't hear anything. I'd love to have you both back with us this summer!

hey maria what is your banana nut muffin recipe? wait...maybe you shouldn't tell me b/c i'll just eat all of them. no wait, tell me. no, don't.

ok, tell me

And good job on getting in the exercise! I'll let you know about coaching. We might have worked something out.

In order to avoid snacking this morning I have put in my teeth whitening trays. SarahMay

I hope you make it to the gym! And I say whatever works! Sometimes I brush my teeth--and that's enough of a distraction. Maybe I should put my retainer in (which I reall do need to wear more often!)

Hi, everyone! I know I am late to the challenge, but I am in. I'll be away for more than two weeks but will let Dona know when that is so that she knows I won't be sending in my weight.

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?
I eat breakfast almost every day. My favorite is 3 hard-boiled egg whites, a sliced apple and coffee with skim milk.


Happy challenge, my friends!

Hi Cam! Are you excited for your trip? Did you survive the weekend?

DisneyWedding2010-I was not a big breakfast eater for a long time, but now realize that it is so key to giving me energy in the morning. Plus I get really queasy if I don't eat regularly.

Hi to everyone else and a welcome to all the new people!

ITA--I can't make it without breakfast! Glad you are enjoying the garmin.

I saw on here someone got new shoes yesterday... so did I!

I have super bad heel spurs from working retail 40hrs a week. So painful to walk all the time! I also have such a high arch I have to buy wide for the height of my foot.

I bought the not super ugly, but one step away from ugly New Balance shoes that were 125.00 I too got home and found them on the internet cheaper but felt the guy had really helped me out until my husband asked me what make these New Balance shoes different then the ones at any other retailer? I don't know the answer and I feel like I have to explore more before I wear them. (I got them at the New Balance store)
NancyMN

Enjoy those new shoes!

PS Rose - I was reading your trip report!! LOVE it!! Looks like I may be going down the G-F track and I am so grateful that you are so open about your struggle with G-F menus and such! Thanks

I'm sorry that's what it looks like, but if that is what's going on you WILL FEEL BETTER! I did not realize how cruddy I felt. It just blows my mind that I walked around feeling like that--and ran as much as I did! Goodness! Let me know what's going on.

I try to eat breakfast every morning. Usually the only times I skip it are if I sleep in and it is too close to lunch then I skip to lunch. I usually have Kashi Go Lean Oatmeal, or some grits with bacon and cheese, or an egg/omelet with veggies and maybe some ham or bacon.

Unfortunately today TOM slapped me upside the head big time. I have raging PMS and said to heck with it. Had an almond poppy seed muffin and 2 pieces of sausage (extra greasy) then had a Coke Zero and half a pizza for lunch. At least it was thin crust and I put mushrooms on it. I feel pretty icky now. All bloated and miserable. Probably end up with soup for dinner with a big side of regret.

I am getting pms again after a long time without, and I must say, it's not very much fun! Don't beat yourself up too much.

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Long story short, went to the chiropractor. He's happy with the progress, but kind of wants me to not run--he wants it to get better and stay better. Anyhow, he knows I've been going a little nuts, and said if I am going to run to stop if anything changes. I'm feeling pretty good about things. He messed with my ankle a little bit too--it was a very mild sprain/strain.

Have a great evening! Tomorrow I will talk a bit about what's going to happen on Friday.

And Connie--thanks for posting the WIN stuff. I will put a link on the first page. I encourage everyone to consider taking measurements. It only takes a few minutes and I really wish I would have done it from the start!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

4 Nancys?!!! Quick, we need to find another Lisa!! For clarification I can go by LisaR or liesel.

QOTD: breakfast: a whole wheat mini bagel (100 cal) with whipped cream chesse (60 cal per 2 tbsp-I think I only had one tbsp) and a strawberry smoothie (210 cal, although the kids had some so less than that!).

My other 2 breakfasts in regular rotation are: cereal with banana and an egg sandwich with a single egg, sandwich thin, avocado or guac, hot sauce, and occasionally a slice of cheese.

BronxNancy-You are doing so well, please don't beat yourself up about eating more while PG.

i still can't get over the fact that there are 4 nancys on here! or is it nancies?

i just pulled out my little blender and have been making smoothies almost daily. they are so delicious. i just have to remind myself that just because i'm drinking something doesn't mean it doesn't have calories.

thanks lisa, you are so sweet i have to forgive myself a little more. it's hard when you have been losing weight and FINALLY reach your goal weight and then bam! preggo! still trying to come to grips with it all. sheesh i better soon because the munchkin will be here before i know it!

I saw on here someone got new shoes yesterday... so did I!

I have super bad heel spurs from working retail 40hrs a week. So painful to walk all the time! I also have such a high arch I have to buy wide for the height of my foot.

I bought the not super ugly, but one step away from ugly New Balance shoes that were 125.00 I too got home and found them on the internet cheaper but felt the guy had really helped me out until my husband asked me what make these New Balance shoes different then the ones at any other retailer? I don't know the answer and I feel like I have to explore more before I wear them. (I got them at the New Balance store)


What shoes do you love?

NancyMN

lol, i have semi-ugly shoes too. i really like the "old school" grey new balance sneakers but the $60-ish ones just aren't good for my feet. oh well, i guess it's better to have good shoes!

C
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I had an AMAZINGLY productive 3 day weekend doing the stuff you hate to do (even cleaned out the linen closet!). Two of the days were spent by the condo pool but I didn't last long with the heat and my fair skin....yes, I had on SPF 50 but the humidity was NUTS! Yesterday I chaperoned the senior trip to Great Adventure (six flags). It was disgusting! I was sweating and we took a school bus down there...sweat and pleather bus seats are not a good combo!!

After my Monster shower last night I baked for the Community Service Luncheon and didn't sample ANY of my baked goods...it was soooo tough! Today was the luncheon and I did have one small carrot cake cupcake...I go to my trainer tonight so I don't feel as guilty. I'm finishing up my emails and getting out of here before the storm clouds appear!

Have a great evening friends and make great dinner choices! I will try to catch up later!

PS Rose - I was reading your trip report!! LOVE it!! Looks like I may be going down the G-F track and I am so grateful that you are so open about your struggle with G-F menus and such! Thanks

hi karen! i was thinking of you down at great adventure. it's been hot!

carrot cake cupcake...mmmm....i think i have my newest craving

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all this breakfast talk makes me hungry! i'm making chicken and egg noodles tonight. our friends (thomas calls them nanny and papa) made it the other night and i've been wanting it ever since. of course papa joe gives me directions like, "add some garlic, however much you want" and "cook it until it's done" yeah, that doesn't help me! i need real directions! so, we'll see how it goes. i'll try to limit my noodle intake but i'm starving!

i had that nice hour-long workout today and after thomas had his nap we took a walk to the rectory and then walked around the neighborhood dropping off invitations to his little friends that live nearby. hey, saves stamp $$

thomas wanted some goldfish and dammit i had two handfuls. at least i stopped there. last night i probably had the equivalent of 12 handfuls...i'm not kidding.

off to start dinner now. i think the chicken will be "done" after about an hour...we'll see! if i call joe one more time to ask him a question about it he'll probably come over and just do it himself....hmmm, is that a bad thing?? lol!

 

[Connie96]

Here's a bonus QOTD
Are you On Plan now, or are you waiting until the challenge starts and having a last day or two of splurging?

I am on-plan right now. I think I've "waited" long enough!

QOTD Wednesday, June 1--What did you have for breakfast? Do you regularly eat breakfast?

Today was Kashi Go Lean cereal with 1 Tbls sliced almonds and skim milk. I always eat breakfast. I try to put it off long enough to finish getting ready for work first, but I prefer to have breakfast pretty much as soon as my feet touch the floor every morning.

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Something that I've started this week is trying to read at least a little bit of a fitness book each day and I'm starting with "Winning by Losing". The truth is, I don't expect to really learn anything earth-shattering, but I thought it might be an effective way to engage my brain in this process. Even if all I come away with is a couple new tips, it couldn't hurt.

Actually, I've already come across something that is new to me: Having a DAILY goal/reward. I have decided that my daily goal is to completely and honestly record all of my food. I generally do fine with this when I'm on-plan but when I go off-plan, I just don't write it down - like it didn't happen if I didn't record it...? Yeah. Okay. So, that's my daily goal. But... a daily reward??? A couple examples from the book are a bubble bath, uninterrupted favorite TV show, order out dinner for a night off from cooking. I'm sorry, but in the real world, those sound more like weekly rewards to me - who has that kind of time DAILY? I'm thinking that a list of different reward options would probably be best; How motivating could it be to have the same reward EVERY day?

So, what do you think? A daily reward that isn't food, doesn't take time we don't have, doesn’t cost enough to speak of and will motivate enough to strive for the goal...? Suggestions?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Everyone from Massachusetts please check in when you can. confirmed tornadoes in the area!!

Please keep those ins southern Mass and Rhode Island in your thoughts!!

 

[tigger813]

Everyone from Massachusetts please check in when you can. confirmed tornadoes in the area!!

Please keep those ins southern Mass and Rhode Island in your thoughts!!

Stayed south of us though we have had lots of thunder. Only a tiny bit of rain! One loud crack of thunder that scared the life out of me!

Friend in Shrewsbury is huddling in the basement with her pets right now! She says it's really bad. Hoping it misses Redwalker in Ashland. Her DH is on his way home. Heard from a friend in Springfield and she and all of her family are ok. Amazing video on youtube from W. Springfield.