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

[glss1/2fll]

QOTD1: Well, like everyone else, I think if you are in it for the long haul and being healthier then a short term goal/event is a great motivator. But starving yourself to look good for something is not such a great idea.

QOTD2: My ride style hasn't changed. I love the big, fast rides! Although last time we rode RnRC it hurt neck. Don't know what was up with that. We don't have any plans to go to WDW soon, and DL is still 1.5 years away for our 25th anniversary, so maybe whatever the problem was will be gone. Heck, maybe it's gone now! Where's the airport? I'm on my way! nice to dream

Kathy, thanks for the map my walk hint. Hope tomorrow to head over there and check things out.

Tracey, almost home! I'm sure you're so happy.

Well, DS1 got home late, late yesterday afternoon from his mission trip. He was very, very tired. He tried to tell us about his week but kept losing track of his story. Too funny. Finally got the majority of it told. At one point he hops on the computer and google earthed where he was. "See, this is where we stayed, over here is where blah blah was, this is where blah blah, and down this highway is .... ah, there it is." What a difference in generations. Never would have occured to me to have digital show and tell for my trips! Got his laundry done and he was packed and in bed by 11 PM for his 6:30 AM departure today. Didn't have travel size toothpaste for the airplane so hope the family he's going with has some. I'm sure they will. Also as we pulled out of the driveway this morning he couldn't remember where he put the little medicine kit I gave him. "It's okay, Mom, I know they'll have everything I could ever need." So he's off again and it's just DH and DS2 again this week. Never sure if I should jump for joy or be sad!

Keep staying on plan and enjoy the BBQs and fireworks. Stay OP, Stay OP, Stay OP

 

[tigger813]

Linda- You don't even know! Brian said the girls are so excited that I'm coming home tomorrow! Of course he is too! I keep tearing up thinking about it! Ash said it was less than 16 hours until she saw me! I'm going to burst into tears when I see Brian and my sweet babies. They cleaned up the house and their rooms for me so it should be a nice pleasant return home. The weather is going to be hot for the 4th of July party we are going to so I'm looking forward to that!

Gretchen- I so need me one of those Sunken Treasure drinks! I think I have all the ingredients at home but if not, I will go out and get it! It is a little similar to the Welsh Dragon at the Rose N Crown.

Mom has had a horrible day. After looking over the enormous amount of papers here I saw that there was another medicine that I could increase the dose on so that has been done. She's been sleeping a few hours now. We will be changing her fentanyl patch when she wakes up so hopefully that will make for a more pleasant evening. We went to WalMart which was a disaster and then came home and put her to bed. We are also elevating her feet more as the edeman doesn't seem to be improving yet. Don't know if they can increase the lasix but my sister will find that out later!

There is one positive today: I got to see an old friend for about 30 minutes at McDonald's for a quick lunch and meet her 4 1/2 yr old son who is the most well-behaved adorable little boy I think I've ever seen! I hadn't seen Jeanne in 5 years. I think she was pregnant the last time I saw her. She hopes to come up to MA this fall. She had emailed me this morning that she was coming to stay at her folks tonight so we met for a quick bite! I had a country chicken sandwich and a few fries. I also had a mint chocolate chip Klondike bar a while ago.

Niece will be here shortly and we will run over and get the pizza for her supper. I bought her a giant cupcake birthday cake at WalMart today! It's chocolate so I'm sure it will be delicious!

Well, I should get back to reading my magazine as my niece wants to read it tonight too.

TTFN

 

[SettinSail]

Hello everyone! Happy 4th of July! We made it back to the States Thursday night and moved into our rental on Friday. So far we only have a matress/boxsprings for me and DH and an airbed for DS. We have borrowed some towels and dishes. We get our w/d delivered Sat and cable/internet hook up Weds. Got to buy a TV before Weds. The house is OK. It's very large and on a nice private street but it needs a little TLC. You can definitely tell it's been a rental for a few years. The landlord installed a new microwave for us Sat and says he's going to be doing some painting. The walls are a little rough in some rooms. Most of the house has been cleaned but we are finding some things that were not cleaned, ie inside the bathroom cabinet drawers. We are just cleaning it ourself as we find it but making a note for the landlord. The yard and outside of house need a lot of work but we won't be doing anything to that since just renting. We think we can make it work for a year. It's great to be back in our old n'hood and see old friends. I met Tigger (Tracey) Saturday morning!!! I got a little lost and was about 15 mins late to meet her, I felt so bad. What a lovely person, inside and out and FULL of energy! I was in an early morning stupor and just sat and listened to her talk mostly. Giving her a ride to the airport tomorrow morning and came over to my Mom's to get on the Internet and map out the drive so we are on time!

We did so much celebrating before we left and I didn't exercise much last week so as of last Thurs I was up 4 pounds I've lost one of those pounds so far and will keep working on it. We are having one treat meal a day and one light meal. We've had Mexican, barbque, Red Robin, Chick-Fil-A so far and I've walked 3 miles Fri and today.

Will try to catch up more after we get Internet at our house on Weds.

Have a great 4th all!

Shawn

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Sorry, everyone life got chaotic in the last few days. This week is going to be busy. I can honestly say I'll be glad when Monday rolls around .

I spent Wednesday going through our closet and ditching a lot of my clothes. Half the bag (55 gallon bag) was full of clothes. Alan is going to finish it up in the next few days of stuff that is in the shelves.

Well, Wed kicked my butt so I took Thursday off. I felt like I had been run over by a semi truck. Friday, I started and completed one of the bigger closets upstairs that had Josh and I's old clothes in it. I again filled 2 more 55 gallon trash bags of clothes that are going to Goodwill. I also have a box of stuffed animals that will go as well. I have a small amount of stuff up there to pack up. I've discovered most of it is Josh's Navy uniforms and the few clothes of his that I am keeping. Plus a few loose outfits of Maddie's that I came across.

I talked to my mom on and off on Thursday and it sounds like she's going to keep her house as a vacation home. So when it gets really bad snow and such in IL she can come down here and stay. Well most of her furniture is in IL so she said whatever furniture I didn't want to keep I could take over to her house. So, most of the furniture upstairs minus a mattress, boxspring, our bar, and the pool table is all going to her place.

We're having grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and baked beans for dinner. After dinner is over and my food is settled I'm cleaning off the dining room table and clearing out my cedar chest. Then if I get real ambitious I'll pack up the closet upstairs.

Its going to be a busy week. Tomorrow is a holiday, the moving company is coming Wed to give us an in home quote, my mom and aunt are flying in Wed night, Alan has an apt Thurs, my graduation is Saturday , and Sunday my mom and aunt are flying back to IL.

Monday, I'm not DOING ANYTHING .

 

[dvccruiser76]

Okay, I'm back. BRB turned into longer than I thought, but we cleaned up everything from DS's party and now DH is putting him to bed. Could have killed DH though at one point. He wanted to buy DS (2) a water gun, so he bought himself one too. Anywho, it happened to be gift # 2 that DS opened, so all of a sudden DH disappeared to the kitchen to fill the guns while DS opened the majority of his other presents. Who's the one turning 2 today

So, it's over, everyone is gone and I'm downright pooped.

We had a great time on friday. We did the longer trail by the falls and it took about 2 hours and we did about 3-4 miles. The boys loved it and I was surprised they didnt whine more about being tired. There were a few times we had to climb a steep long trail of stairs. We also did paddle boats and minature golf too. It was a great day.
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Sounds like a lot of fun. How old are the boys?

From the Yacht & Beach Club Thread:

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Good morning all! Yesterday was alright with eating, not good, not great. I mowed the lawn, ate lunch, and then was feeling ambitious so I decided to complete Week 4 of C25K. Yeah, bad idea. I thought I was going to die during the last five minute run, but I made it, although much slower than usual. Then I passed out for a few hours.

Nice work Now, that looks yummy. Thanks, I'm adding it to my list.

At least you got out there, better than not doing anything at all. More than I did

Well, DS1 got home late, late yesterday afternoon from his mission trip. He was very, very tired. He tried to tell us about his week but kept losing track of his story. Too funny. Finally got the majority of it told. At one point he hops on the computer and google earthed where he was. "See, this is where we stayed, over here is where blah blah was, this is where blah blah, and down this highway is .... ah, there it is." What a difference in generations. Never would have occured to me to have digital show and tell for my trips! Got his laundry done and he was packed and in bed by 11 PM for his 6:30 AM departure today. Didn't have travel size toothpaste for the airplane so hope the family he's going with has some. I'm sure they will. Also as we pulled out of the driveway this morning he couldn't remember where he put the little medicine kit I gave him. "It's okay, Mom, I know they'll have everything I could ever need." So he's off again and it's just DH and DS2 again this week. Never sure if I should jump for joy or be sad!

Awww, at least it's only a week. Where is he off to now?

There is one positive today: I got to see an old friend for about 30 minutes at McDonald's for a quick lunch and meet her 4 1/2 yr old son who is the most well-behaved adorable little boy I think I've ever seen! I hadn't seen Jeanne in 5 years. I think she was pregnant the last time I saw her. She hopes to come up to MA this fall. She had emailed me this morning that she was coming to stay at her folks tonight so we met for a quick bite!

Glad to hear that something went well, sorry it wasn't your mom. Have a safe flight tomorrow.

Hello everyone! Happy 4th of July! We made it back to the States Thursday night and moved into our rental on Friday. So far we only have a matress/boxsprings for me and DH and an airbed for DS. We have borrowed some towels and dishes. We get our w/d delivered Sat and cable/internet hook up Weds. Got to buy a TV before Weds. The house is OK. It's very large and on a nice private street but it needs a little TLC. You can definitely tell it's been a rental for a few years. The landlord installed a new microwave for us Sat and says he's going to be doing some painting. The walls are a little rough in some rooms. Most of the house has been cleaned but we are finding some things that were not cleaned, ie inside the bathroom cabinet drawers. We are just cleaning it ourself as we find it but making a note for the landlord. The yard and outside of house need a lot of work but we won't be doing anything to that since just renting. We think we can make it work for a year. It's great to be back in our old n'hood and see old friends. I met Tigger (Tracey) Saturday morning!!! I got a little lost and was about 15 mins late to meet her, I felt so bad. What a lovely person, inside and out and FULL of energy! I was in an early morning stupor and just sat and listened to her talk mostly. Giving her a ride to the airport tomorrow morning and came over to my Mom's to get on the Internet and map out the drive so we are on time!

Hi Shawn, looks like you've settled in. I still need to check out your pics. My darn computer just doesn't want to load properly

Sorry, everyone life got chaotic in the last few days. This week is going to be busy. I can honestly say I'll be glad when Monday rolls around .

Its going to be a busy week. Tomorrow is a holiday, the moving company is coming Wed to give us an in home quote, my mom and aunt are flying in Wed night, Alan has an apt Thurs, my graduation is Saturday , and Sunday my mom and aunt are flying back to IL.

Monday, I'm not DOING ANYTHING .

Not a problem, that does sound like a busy week. Stay strong and enjoy your 4th!


Well, I think I'm off to bed. I think DH wants to watch a movie so I think I'll attempt it and fall asleep. We shall see. Have a nice evening.

 

[tigger813]

Shawn- You are so sweet to be helping me out in the morning! I'm hoping Mom doesn't cause a scene! I apologize if I'm crying when I get in the car. My mom always has that effect on me! And Shawn is right! I do talk A LOT!!!! I think I was running on adrenaline which I will tonight as well. Probably won't sleep much if at all. Mom is still pretty miserable. I'm on top of Dad to give her meds when it's time and when she needs pain pills. I just hope that they get some more consistent help in here by the end of the week. My sister can't do it all! At least Dad understands the medicine chart! I have to bring my suitcase downstairs. I have my cell phone set to go off at 4am so I will be up and then I will get my dad up at 4:30. I hope to get some sleep on the 2 legs of my journey. I'm in the first group for boarding on both legs so I may just sit down and snooze a bit!

I will call Brian when I am boarding in Baltimore so he can get the kids up and going and be to Manchester with some breakfast for me when I get off the plane. The girls are so excited to have me coming home. Ash is counting down the hours. Izzie gave me a scare earlier. Brian said she was complaining about being achy. He gave her some motrin and she went in our room and laid down without putting the tv on and sleep for at least an hour. Then she came out and asked for supper. I think she had too much fun at the fundraiser yesterday and they were also out late on Thursday night. She rarely does this. It usually means she is getting sick which I'm praying isn't happening. She has always been a super sleeper and knows when she needs to catch a few ZZZZZssss.

Watching a Disney movie with my niece. I'm glad my niece is here so hopefully Mom won't be too bad when I leave in the morning.

Well, I want to get in my jammies and bring my bags downstairs. I'm borrowing an extra purse from my Mom so I have enough room for my stuff.

Next time you hear from me will be from my own laptop in my own house! Probably won't be until Tuesday sometime as I'm giving all my attention to Brian and my girls tomorrow! They were so well behaved for him which made things easier for me!

TTFN

 

[trinaweena]

Hope everyone is having a great holidaay. Ive been to far too many bbqs since thusday nd one moree tomorrow. Badnews though. One i havent been eating well. Two ii had my first running injury. I tripped, sprained my ankle,, skidded down on my knee and scraped that up anc landed on my elbow and sprained that! No fun.

I need to hed to bed cause im tired snd in pain! Hpavef a happy fourth

 

[my3princes]

We're still camping so caan't really post much until later. Having fun though.

I'm happy to share my autograph book pages. Send me an email brooksfabfive@yahoo.com and I'll. Email them to whoeever wants them


Gooodnight for now. And Happy 4th of July

 

[buzz5985]

Hi Janis, enjoy the weather today. Any local plans?
Enjoy

We are laying low. We dropped DS off today at camp up near Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Tomorrow we may drive up to Hampton with my Dad. He likes going for rides to nowhere. I'll drive up old route 1, stop for ice cream. He'll love it.

Wakefield actually has a very good parade, activities all day up by the lake and fireworks at night. We have a couple of cookouts we were invited to or we may drive into Boston to watch the Fireworks. Or we mays it home and do NOTHING!!!

So to answer your question - no plans set in stone. And it is a wonderful feeling. You doing anything exciting?? The fireworks in Wakefield if you wanted to see them, take the North Ave exit off of 128. Take a right and go into the Home Depot parking lot. Park in front of Home Depot, if you go to the side - the trees block the view. In front - Great view. You will hit no traffic, easy to get out when it's over.

Have fun everyone whatever you are doing - and be careful!!!

Janis

 

[mikamah]

HaPpY InDePeNdAnCe DaY!!!!

QOTD - I have often heard that losing weight for "something" is not a good idea. How do you feel about that? Do you agree or disagree?

Disney QOTD - What is your ride style and has it changed over the years?

I think a goal is a good idea, and I know it helps me to keep focused but if it's the only reason, then I'm going to fall right out of the wagon after the event and gain it all back plus. I've done that in the past, but for the past 5 years or so, my goal has really been overall better health and prolonging my life to be around for my son, so even though I've been up and down with my weight and have a ways to go, I weight 20 pounds less now than I did in 2006, and haven't yo-yoed back up over that overall high weight in 5 years.

I love rollercoasters, old rickety wood ones the best. Six flags new jersey had the best when we were there years ago. I don't lke to spin anymore, so will do teacups or tiltawhirl once only, whereas ds loves them, and could stay on for hours. In disney we tend to go, go, go, but if we get tired, its' easier to skip something and go back and swim knowing that we will be back at some point.

Tracey- Have a safe trip home, and a wonderful day with your family. I'm sure it was so hard to leave your folks. Hang in there.

Trina- so sorry you had a fall, and I hope you're feeling better soon. I'm sure you'll be sore for a while.

Shawn- Welcome home!! Glad the house seems like it will be ok for you all, and bummer on having to finish cleaning it up. That is so sweet of you to meet up with Tracey and bring her to the airport.

Janis-I forget do you run too? I am doing the Take the Lake 5k next sunday morning in wakefield. That's such a beautiful place to walk and run.

Lisa- Hope you got your yard work done, and can relax and enjoy the holiday today. Vacation is a great motivator. And your vacation motivated me since it's half way to my vacation. I gotta get moving.

Lindsay- sounds like a really nice day at the falls. It's so nice to get out and be together with nature.

Sue-Could you see any of the fireworks last night by your house? Our neighborhood was booming. Once it got dark, the house next door, and the one 2 doors down the other way had quite the fireworks displays going on, and we could see some from a few streets away. Not just little fireworks either, real big ones that fill the sky. Unbelievable. Usually after the town fireworks, once the crowds have walked on by, they both light theirs off into the night, but I think this year they had lots more, or it just seemed it because it was all we saw. And how about all that rain. We saw a few sprinkles. Oh well, I guess whoever cancels envisioned lightning coming down on all those people in the park. Better to be safe, I guess.

We do go to the little parade in our neighborhood. I'm on call today, so if I haven't been called in we'll be there. It's small, mostly kids and families walking in costume, maybe a golf cart or two, but it's a fun little tradition. We sit on the corner of porter and my street. Michael has walked in it before, and after the parade they go down the park and give out prizes and have slush. Funny, the first year he did it, it was last minute, so he wore his teenage mutant ninja turtle costume, and was all excited he thought he'd win a prize, and I'm thinking oh the poor kid is going to be so disappointed he's just in his old halloween costume, but don't you know he won 3rd place for most horrible. It was so cute. So, it is fun and cute to see, but pretty small.
Our vacation is the week of august 19th, and we go away that saturday for a full week to Maine. Now that the fourth is here, the summer will fly by.

We had a great day yesterday. I got someone to switch call with, so I won't be oncall for the fireworks tuesday night, and we had a fun visit with mostly family and a couple friends. I started my day off with a run/walk with my friend and we did 5 miles, and I felt really good, so I ran longer intervals. It's a 1.7 mile loop we do, and I ran the whole loop straight once. I thought I might be a little sore, but felt pretty good after. Maybe the pina coladas helped that. I ate and drank a lot yesterday, but overall did better than I've done in the past. Had mainly fruit while we had appetizers, and a little dip. Had a burger and hot dog, with small servings of potato and pasta salad, and green salad, and for dessert, had way too much, ice cream, cookies, blueberry cake. but it's over, and today is a new day. So though I did better than I have in the past, I really could have done better than I did.

I'm on call now, so no alcohol for me, so that will save me a few calories. We'll head to my brother/sisters houses later for a bbq and swimming. THey're next door neighbors. My other brother,sil and niece from western ma are staying here with us, so when they wake up I'll finish cleaning up. I think I might go make some coffee and sit on the back porch and read for a bit.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

 

[dvccruiser76]

Hi everyone! Happy 4th of July!!!!!

Shawn- You are so sweet to be helping me out in the morning! I'm hoping Mom doesn't cause a scene! I apologize if I'm crying when I get in the car. My mom always has that effect on me! And Shawn is right! I do talk A LOT!!!!

Next time you hear from me will be from my own laptop in my own house! Probably won't be until Tuesday sometime as I'm giving all my attention to Brian and my girls tomorrow! They were so well behaved for him which made things easier for me!

I always think it's great how many nice people there are on this thread and I'm sure throughout the DIS. Especially when you hear nice stories like Shawn helping out.

Enjoy your reunion with the girls and we'll talk to you when you're free. Give everyone a nice big hug.

Hope everyone is having a great holidaay. Ive been to far too many bbqs since thusday nd one moree tomorrow. Badnews though. One i havent been eating well. Two ii had my first running injury. I tripped, sprained my ankle,, skidded down on my knee and scraped that up anc landed on my elbow and sprained that! No fun.

Oh no, sorry about your injury. How is it feeling today?

Have a wonderful 4th!

We're still camping so caan't really post much until later. Having fun though.

I'm happy to share my autograph book pages. Send me an email brooksfabfive@yahoo.com and I'll. Email them to whoeever wants them

Gooodnight for now. And Happy 4th of July

Thanks for the pics, let me check them out.

Enjoy the rest of your camping trip

We are laying low. We dropped DS off today at camp up near Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Tomorrow we may drive up to Hampton with my Dad. He likes going for rides to nowhere. I'll drive up old route 1, stop for ice cream. He'll love it.

So to answer your question - no plans set in stone. And it is a wonderful feeling. You doing anything exciting?? The fireworks in Wakefield if you wanted to see them, take the North Ave exit off of 128. Take a right and go into the Home Depot parking lot. Park in front of Home Depot, if you go to the side - the trees block the view. In front - Great view. You will hit no traffic, easy to get out when it's over.

Have fun everyone whatever you are doing - and be careful!!!

Janis

Hi Janis My inlaws live near Winnipesaukee. They drove down yesterday for DS's b-day party.

Enjoy the fireworks. We put DS to bed at 7, so I don't think we'll make it, but have a wonderful time.

Is that the Home Depot near Jordan's?

 

[dvccruiser76]

HaPpY InDePeNdAnCe DaY!!!!

Sue-Could you see any of the fireworks last night by your house? Our neighborhood was booming. Once it got dark, the house next door, and the one 2 doors down the other way had quite the fireworks displays going on, and we could see some from a few streets away. Not just little fireworks either, real big ones that fill the sky. Unbelievable. Usually after the town fireworks, once the crowds have walked on by, they both light theirs off into the night, but I think this year they had lots more, or it just seemed it because it was all we saw. And how about all that rain. We saw a few sprinkles. Oh well, I guess whoever cancels envisioned lightning coming down on all those people in the park. Better to be safe, I guess.

We do go to the little parade in our neighborhood. I'm on call today, so if I haven't been called in we'll be there. It's small, mostly kids and families walking in costume, maybe a golf cart or two, but it's a fun little tradition. We sit on the corner of porter and my street. Michael has walked in it before, and after the parade they go down the park and give out prizes and have slush. Funny, the first year he did it, it was last minute, so he wore his teenage mutant ninja turtle costume, and was all excited he thought he'd win a prize, and I'm thinking oh the poor kid is going to be so disappointed he's just in his old halloween costume, but don't you know he won 3rd place for most horrible. It was so cute. So, it is fun and cute to see, but pretty small.
Our vacation is the week of august 19th, and we go away that saturday for a full week to Maine. Now that the fourth is here, the summer will fly by.

We could see some fireworks from our house as we were watching I Am Number Four. There were quite a bit b/c DH thought they were from another town and not just someone's house

I think we may try to see the parade. I'll look for you if we make it down. 11:00 right?

Our vacation is the week before yours, and you're right, the summer will fly by.

Well, time for the QOTD!

 

[dvccruiser76]

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?


Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

 

[dvccruiser76]

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?

For me, it's the workouts. Once the nice weather is upon us, we try to go for a walk every night after work before dinner. Diet-wise, we also do a lot more grilling which spices things up a bit.

Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

Decisions, decisions. I'd have to go with the MK. It isn't really my favorite park, but it is the one park that gives me the true "Disney" feel. I'd start my 24 hours off around 11:00, and make my way down Main Street checking out every store, nook and cranny. Then I'd stop for lunch at the Crystal Palace. I'd make my way through every land (not to forget a Dole Whip) and when it was all said and done, I'd make my way up to Cinderella's castle to spend the night there. I'd love to hit up the bathtub that has the lit up stars overhead like I've seen on TV before. In the morning, before leaving, I'd try one of the Cinnamon Buns that I've been seeing from the Main Street Bakery for breakfast. Ahhhhh

 

[lisah0711]

Happy4th of Julyto all! (pretend this pixiedust is fireworks!)

Tracey, hope that you have a safe and uneventful trip home today. I know your family will be glad to see you. I'm glad that there will be some help for your folks because it has been so very, very hard on everyone and I'm sure it worries your folks, too.

Shawn, it's so nice of you to help Tracey! And it sounds like you are camping out a bit for 4th of July! I'm glad that the house will work for a year, even if it is a bit rough around the edges. It was worth it to get that address for school registration.

Kristina, sounds like you will be ready to move before you know it!

Trina, bummer about the injury. Take it easy and you'll be back in the groove in no time!

Deb, glad that you are having a good time!

Nancy, Hope you're having a good time, too, although I have to say that deer bologna thing you posted on Facebook was a bit scary! :scared1

Janis, enjoy your ride with your Dad!

Kathy, glad that you had a good time. I made some pina coladas yesterday so I could pretend I was celebrating with you. Hope that you don't get called in!

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?

More exercising outdoors instead of inside. I like that a lot better.

Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

I would have to say EPCOT but really I would much rather it be at DL. I would just walk around, ride without waiting, and soak in the ambience. Really, it might be a little creepy so I would say all of you would have to come along!

JacksLilWench, glad that you are enjoying the new job! And thanks for catching up on the QOTD because I had a couple of holes in the archive!

oh lisa how I wish you were my boss.

Glad that you had a great time on Friday with the boys. Woo hoo staycation this week!

Be sure and put a note about how you successfully managed an evacuation, kept the employees and patients safe, and restored the revenue stream in your "atta-girl" file so you can remember next time you have a review! That along with your BL health initiative is good tangible stuff that people can hang a big, fat raise on!

Gretchen, everyone has stinky runs sometimes. Just check it off and continue on. Good luck on the GRE this week!

We are going to play around a bit in the yard and hang out for most of the day. Then we are going to the neighbors to have dinner and watch fireworks. My only regret is that tomorrow is a work day!

Have a safe and happy 4th all!

 

[lisah0711]

Rose, hope that you had a great race with your guys today!

 

[donac]

Happy 4th of July

SOrry I didn't get on yesterday. With ds2 going back it was quiet and I just tried to enjoy it. I did feel a little sad with ds going back. It was rainy most of the day and I did enjoy that.

We had a great time on Sunday. The train left at 9:15 and we were in the city by 10:45. We walked to Ellen's Stardust dinner by 11:10 (18 blocks in 25 minutes). I thought it was too loud. If we weren't so close to the speaker I might have enjoyed it a little more. The food was okay. Dh had a turkey wrap that had turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. I may try to make it at home one day. He liked it.

We had some time so we walked back to Times Square and went to the Disney store. Very nice. It is 2 stories so we got separated from the kids and I was able to text them to see where they were. Dh and I were downstairs waiting for them. On the wall to our left every now and then something else would be projjected on the wall above the skyline of NY. Once it was tigger and pooh, Another time it was fireworks, another time Tinkerbell, another time the lanterns from Tangled. There was also a tree with projections on it, from frogs to fairies to bambi characters.

We then went to the M&M store and loved it. We then went to the Hershey store. I did not buy anything in both stores.

Wicked was wonderful show. The number at the end of the first act was amazing. I love the way it foreshadows Wizard of Oz. If you haven't seen it try and get there.

Ds read the train schedule wrong so we kind of rushed to get back to the train station but we ended up with a half an hour wait.

We are going to a friend's house for the 4th. The pool has been closed for the last year so I miss that. I am bringing a veggie platter so that I have something to eat. I may bring my knitting to keep my hands busy.

Have a happy and healthy 4th.

 

[bellebookworm9]

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?

Just the fact that I'm at home and have more control over what food I buy is helpful. At school, I grocery shop occasionally and buy mostly healthy stuff, but the actual dining hall food is not always great.

Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

Epcot. It's my favorite park, and I could just hang out, explore everything, watch all the performing groups, and stake out a good spot for IllumiNations as far in advance as I want.

Gretchen, everyone has stinky runs sometimes. Just check it off and continue on. Good luck on the GRE this week!

I'm starting Week 5 today! I hope it goes a little better. I'm doing some more GRE prep today, and I think I'll do alright.

We had some time so we walked back to Times Square and went to the Disney store. Very nice. It is 2 stories so we got separated from the kids and I was able to text them to see where they were. Dh and I were downstairs waiting for them. On the wall to our left every now and then something else would be projjected on the wall above the skyline of NY. Once it was tigger and pooh, Another time it was fireworks, another time Tinkerbell, another time the lanterns from Tangled. There was also a tree with projections on it, from frogs to fairies to bambi characters.


Wicked was wonderful show. The number at the end of the first act was amazing. I love the way it foreshadows Wizard of Oz. If you haven't seen it try and get there.

I really want to get to that Disney store sometime. Is it sad that it's the only reason I want to visit NYC? They closed all our stores here, and the closest ones are in Canada or Syracuse.

I'm glad you enjoyed Wicked. "Defying Gravity" is a truly amazing song, and I also really like "For Good".

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Next time you hear from me will be from my own laptop in my own house! Probably won't be until Tuesday sometime as I'm giving all my attention to Brian and my girls tomorrow! They were so well behaved for him which made things easier for me!

TTFN

Have a safe trip home!!!!!!

[We do go to the little parade in our neighborhood. I'm on call today, so if I haven't been called in we'll be there. It's small, mostly kids and families walking in costume, maybe a golf cart or two, but it's a fun little tradition. We sit on the corner of porter and my street. Michael has walked in it before, and after the parade they go down the park and give out prizes and have slush. Funny, the first year he did it, it was last minute, so he wore his teenage mutant ninja turtle costume, and was all excited he thought he'd win a prize, and I'm thinking oh the poor kid is going to be so disappointed he's just in his old halloween costume, but don't you know he won 3rd place for most horrible. It was so cute. So, it is fun and cute to see, but pretty small.
Our vacation is the week of august 19th, and we go away that saturday for a full week to Maine. Now that the fourth is here, the summer will fly by.

Sounds like you are having a fun weekend. Enjoy the parade today and I hope you dont get called in. As far as the fireworks being postponed until tues...look at it as an extra bonus of celebration time.

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?


Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

I wont really do anything different but I feel now that I have more focus. All the celebration is behind us...no real vacations planned...so it should be smooth sailing from hear to labor day.

I would choose MK and just take my time looking at all the little details of the park and the rides.

We had a great time on Sunday.

Sounds like a fun time. I love the M&M store too. Good job coming out with empty hands.

Sue---my boys are 6 and 4!

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Well this wkend is just flying by isnt it? We saw some great fireworks last night and it was a fun way to finish the night. The kids loved them too. Today we will most likely go to my nana's for a cookout and then go to our stadium. The police athletic league runs the fireworks show. They have 2 sets of parachuters that land in the stadium. They have bands playing and police dog shows. We have not sat inside the stadium in years we usually just sit outside to watch the fireworks. I think we may take the kids in this year to see the parachuters land and watch the other activities.

Eating was a bit off plan yesterday. I will try better today.

Have a great day....Happy 4th of July!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

QOTD - I have often heard that losing weight for "something" is not a good idea. How do you feel about that? Do you agree or disagree?

Disney QOTD - What is your ride style and has it changed over the years?

I agree. Everytime i have lost weight for "something" it has stayed off for the something and then goes back on. This time I am losing weight for my own health...changing the way I am living life.

My ride style has gotten more daring over the years. Brian forced me to go on scary rides that go upside down and really fast...and now I go on most of them myself without prodding. The only thing I still can't do are the spinning rides (tea cups and Mission to Mars). I still get sick

Hello Everyone!

Our trip is going well. We are both following WW, so we are helping each other stay OP. So far, we could have done much worse. We both tend to get hungry after driving or sitting in the car for more than an hour, so we did eat more than usual, but we tried to count points and really didn't do that bad. Not sure what the day will bring with regards to eating today.

The last time we went to WDW I remember drinking water and that's it. I may have had some milk, but I'm not sure. I can't drink alcohol and I was on a caffeine-free diet, so water it was. I think for my parents' anniversary dinner I'll order a smoothie.

Have a great, OP day everyone!

GREAT JOB CC!! So glad the vacation munchies didn't get you!!

I'm going to be working in the yard for a couple of hours this morning. Then I have to go to Costco and pick up an apple pie for our party tomorrow. DH is making the three bean salad. We will do it today so it can trade flavors. It may be a bit before I can work outside as I just heard thunder!

Have a great day all and a happy, happy 4th of July!

Hope you have a wonderful party...with no rain!!!

Morning losers,

Rough rough night last night! She was up and down from 2am on. I would doze back for a few minutes and then wake up again. She's sleeping now though she complained she "had too much to do!" I nearly lost it with her. I said you hardly got any sleep last night so you are going to take a nap. I need to wake her up for her next meds shortly. She is in charge of the meds today as well as my dad. She wants to go to Walmart later so hopefully this sleep will help her.

I printed my boarding passes this morning and put them in my purse so I am ready to go. I have also packed my suitcase and it is at the top of the stairs. I will have to throw my bottle of aloe in the suitcase in the morning but otherwise I'm ready to go!

Met up with Shawn (settinsail) yesterday! What a sweetheart you are, Shawn!!!! We met at a local Starbucks and then she followed me back to the house so she would know exactly where it is.

I had an email from another friend who lives down here and we hope to meet up for a few minutes this afternoon so I can meet her little boy. I haven't seen her in about 4-5 years and her little guy is 3.

It stinks when we have a good day and then the nights are so horrible. We watched Tangled last night and then we started watching You've Got Mail this morning on AMC. I recorded it so she can watch it again later. We hope to watch Toy Story 3 later and maybe Despicable Me with my niece tonight. We will be having pizza for supper. Kayla and I will go pick it up later this afternoon.

The Cars 2 fundraiser was a tremendous success! We raised over 10000 for Give Kids the World! Pete Werner was in tears. My kids each won a raffle item that we had actually put in and Brian got a book from the silent auction!

I can't wait to see them in the morning. Brian has done a great job while I was away. He's had some work issues going on that were stressing him out but he's a great Dad and dealt with those too. There was a huge bag of popcorn left over and a huge container of cookies so we will take those to the party tomorrow.

Mom's awake so...

TTFN

Tracey, according to my weak calculations you should be home right now!!! I know it was rough for you but you did it and are back with Brian and the girls Enjoy your time with them and I hope you get a little break from work so you can really enjoy your time together

Karen- Sorry about the back issue. I hope it gets better soon. Enjoy your weekend, I hear ya on the no plans. We dont have too much exciting going on either.


We had a great time on friday. We did the longer trail by the falls and it took about 2 hours and we did about 3-4 miles. The boys loved it and I was surprised they didnt whine more about being tired. There were a few times we had to climb a steep long trail of stairs. We also did paddle boats and minature golf too. It was a great day.

Yesterday we did some yardwork and then took the boys swimming. It was beautiful outside, bright and sunny and in the 90's.

Today we woke up to a thunderstorm and it is suppose to be cloudy with a chance of rain/storms all day. We had planned to have my in laws over today to cook out and I am assuming they are still coming but we havent heard from them yet.

We usually always had a huge 4th picnic but since moving and having two kids we just dont have the money right now. Of course nobody else really has picked up the ritual so we are left with not much to do either. They have fireworks tonight in a neighboring town that we will go to if they are not cancelled. Tomorrow I am hoping we have a get together at my nana's and then we have our annual city fireworks. We sit at the firehouse with my BFF since her dh and brother work there. Its right under the fireworks and the kids get to play in the firetrucks. So that is usually lots of fun. They also have parachuters too.

So we will see what the wkend unfolds...all I ask is for god to give me strength not to eat to much of the junk I love.

Have a great day!!!!!!

Have a wonderful day!! It looks like the weather is going to hold up for a few days and you will get to see some nice fireworks!! Enjoy!!!

Good morning all! Yesterday was alright with eating, not good, not great. I mowed the lawn, ate lunch, and then was feeling ambitious so I decided to complete Week 4 of C25K. Yeah, bad idea. I thought I was going to die during the last five minute run, but I made it, although much slower than usual. Then I passed out for a few hours.

I took the verbal and math sections of a practice GRE last night. Got a 610 on the verbal and a 490 on the math. So I'll keep practicing and learning new vocab, cause the big day is this Wednesday!

Good job with the C25K!! Hang in there..I promise it will get easier!! I took the GRE years ago (when they still had paper tests!!) and just did the best I could. Now, I have a Masters degree and don't want to look back at that dreaded test that really meant nothing in the scheme of my life Think of it as a one shot deal!

QOTD1: Well, like everyone else, I think if you are in it for the long haul and being healthier then a short term goal/event is a great motivator. But starving yourself to look good for something is not such a great idea.

QOTD2: My ride style hasn't changed. I love the big, fast rides! Although last time we rode RnRC it hurt neck. Don't know what was up with that. We don't have any plans to go to WDW soon, and DL is still 1.5 years away for our 25th anniversary, so maybe whatever the problem was will be gone. Heck, maybe it's gone now! Where's the airport? I'm on my way! nice to dream

Kathy, thanks for the map my walk hint. Hope tomorrow to head over there and check things out.

Tracey, almost home! I'm sure you're so happy.

Well, DS1 got home late, late yesterday afternoon from his mission trip. He was very, very tired. He tried to tell us about his week but kept losing track of his story. Too funny. Finally got the majority of it told. At one point he hops on the computer and google earthed where he was. "See, this is where we stayed, over here is where blah blah was, this is where blah blah, and down this highway is .... ah, there it is." What a difference in generations. Never would have occured to me to have digital show and tell for my trips! Got his laundry done and he was packed and in bed by 11 PM for his 6:30 AM departure today. Didn't have travel size toothpaste for the airplane so hope the family he's going with has some. I'm sure they will. Also as we pulled out of the driveway this morning he couldn't remember where he put the little medicine kit I gave him. "It's okay, Mom, I know they'll have everything I could ever need." So he's off again and it's just DH and DS2 again this week. Never sure if I should jump for joy or be sad!

Keep staying on plan and enjoy the BBQs and fireworks. Stay OP, Stay OP, Stay OP

Holy turn around!!! You are a saint for getting him out the door with clean laundry in 24 hours!!!

Hello everyone! Happy 4th of July! We made it back to the States Thursday night and moved into our rental on Friday. So far we only have a matress/boxsprings for me and DH and an airbed for DS. We have borrowed some towels and dishes. We get our w/d delivered Sat and cable/internet hook up Weds. Got to buy a TV before Weds. The house is OK. It's very large and on a nice private street but it needs a little TLC. You can definitely tell it's been a rental for a few years. The landlord installed a new microwave for us Sat and says he's going to be doing some painting. The walls are a little rough in some rooms. Most of the house has been cleaned but we are finding some things that were not cleaned, ie inside the bathroom cabinet drawers. We are just cleaning it ourself as we find it but making a note for the landlord. The yard and outside of house need a lot of work but we won't be doing anything to that since just renting. We think we can make it work for a year. It's great to be back in our old n'hood and see old friends. I met Tigger (Tracey) Saturday morning!!! I got a little lost and was about 15 mins late to meet her, I felt so bad. What a lovely person, inside and out and FULL of energy! I was in an early morning stupor and just sat and listened to her talk mostly. Giving her a ride to the airport tomorrow morning and came over to my Mom's to get on the Internet and map out the drive so we are on time!

We did so much celebrating before we left and I didn't exercise much last week so as of last Thurs I was up 4 pounds I've lost one of those pounds so far and will keep working on it. We are having one treat meal a day and one light meal. We've had Mexican, barbque, Red Robin, Chick-Fil-A so far and I've walked 3 miles Fri and today.

Will try to catch up more after we get Internet at our house on Weds.

Have a great 4th all!

Shawn

WELCOME BACK TO THE USA!!! And just in time for the 4th I'm sorry the house is not quite perfect but it's just for the year I'm sending you that you will find a house to buy that fits you guys to a t

Sorry, everyone life got chaotic in the last few days. This week is going to be busy. I can honestly say I'll be glad when Monday rolls around .

I spent Wednesday going through our closet and ditching a lot of my clothes. Half the bag (55 gallon bag) was full of clothes. Alan is going to finish it up in the next few days of stuff that is in the shelves.

Well, Wed kicked my butt so I took Thursday off. I felt like I had been run over by a semi truck. Friday, I started and completed one of the bigger closets upstairs that had Josh and I's old clothes in it. I again filled 2 more 55 gallon trash bags of clothes that are going to Goodwill. I also have a box of stuffed animals that will go as well. I have a small amount of stuff up there to pack up. I've discovered most of it is Josh's Navy uniforms and the few clothes of his that I am keeping. Plus a few loose outfits of Maddie's that I came across.

I talked to my mom on and off on Thursday and it sounds like she's going to keep her house as a vacation home. So when it gets really bad snow and such in IL she can come down here and stay. Well most of her furniture is in IL so she said whatever furniture I didn't want to keep I could take over to her house. So, most of the furniture upstairs minus a mattress, boxspring, our bar, and the pool table is all going to her place.

We're having grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and baked beans for dinner. After dinner is over and my food is settled I'm cleaning off the dining room table and clearing out my cedar chest. Then if I get real ambitious I'll pack up the closet upstairs.

Its going to be a busy week. Tomorrow is a holiday, the moving company is coming Wed to give us an in home quote, my mom and aunt are flying in Wed night, Alan has an apt Thurs, my graduation is Saturday , and Sunday my mom and aunt are flying back to IL.

Monday, I'm not DOING ANYTHING .

Kristina, your energy is just AMAZING!! You are so close to getting to Florida!! I hope everything works out well and the move is a smooth one!

Okay, I'm back. BRB turned into longer than I thought, but we cleaned up everything from DS's party and now DH is putting him to bed. Could have killed DH though at one point. He wanted to buy DS (2) a water gun, so he bought himself one too. Anywho, it happened to be gift # 2 that DS opened, so all of a sudden DH disappeared to the kitchen to fill the guns while DS opened the majority of his other presents. Who's the one turning 2 today

So, it's over, everyone is gone and I'm downright pooped.

Boys will be boys!! My BIL did the same thing for my nephew's 3rd bday. Glad you are all cleaned up and hope you get some rest

HaPpY InDePeNdAnCe DaY!!!!

I think a goal is a good idea, and I know it helps me to keep focused but if it's the only reason, then I'm going to fall right out of the wagon after the event and gain it all back plus. I've done that in the past, but for the past 5 years or so, my goal has really been overall better health and prolonging my life to be around for my son, so even though I've been up and down with my weight and have a ways to go, I weight 20 pounds less now than I did in 2006, and haven't yo-yoed back up over that overall high weight in 5 years.

I love rollercoasters, old rickety wood ones the best. Six flags new jersey had the best when we were there years ago. I don't lke to spin anymore, so will do teacups or tiltawhirl once only, whereas ds loves them, and could stay on for hours. In disney we tend to go, go, go, but if we get tired, its' easier to skip something and go back and swim knowing that we will be back at some point.


We do go to the little parade in our neighborhood. I'm on call today, so if I haven't been called in we'll be there. It's small, mostly kids and families walking in costume, maybe a golf cart or two, but it's a fun little tradition. We sit on the corner of porter and my street. Michael has walked in it before, and after the parade they go down the park and give out prizes and have slush. Funny, the first year he did it, it was last minute, so he wore his teenage mutant ninja turtle costume, and was all excited he thought he'd win a prize, and I'm thinking oh the poor kid is going to be so disappointed he's just in his old halloween costume, but don't you know he won 3rd place for most horrible. It was so cute. So, it is fun and cute to see, but pretty small.
Our vacation is the week of august 19th, and we go away that saturday for a full week to Maine. Now that the fourth is here, the summer will fly by.

We had a great day yesterday. I got someone to switch call with, so I won't be oncall for the fireworks tuesday night, and we had a fun visit with mostly family and a couple friends. I started my day off with a run/walk with my friend and we did 5 miles, and I felt really good, so I ran longer intervals. It's a 1.7 mile loop we do, and I ran the whole loop straight once. I thought I might be a little sore, but felt pretty good after. Maybe the pina coladas helped that. I ate and drank a lot yesterday, but overall did better than I've done in the past. Had mainly fruit while we had appetizers, and a little dip. Had a burger and hot dog, with small servings of potato and pasta salad, and green salad, and for dessert, had way too much, ice cream, cookies, blueberry cake. but it's over, and today is a new day. So though I did better than I have in the past, I really could have done better than I did.

I'm on call now, so no alcohol for me, so that will save me a few calories. We'll head to my brother/sisters houses later for a bbq and swimming. THey're next door neighbors. My other brother,sil and niece from western ma are staying here with us, so when they wake up I'll finish cleaning up. I think I might go make some coffee and sit on the back porch and read for a bit.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Kathy, Sounds like a lot of fun!!! Hope you have a great time I was on the deck again this morning with my coffee and computer...so relaxing.

QOTD - Now that summer has started and the 4th is upon us, is there anything you do differently with the summer challenge and/or your diet/workouts compared to other times during the year?


Disney QOTD - If you could spend 24 hours alone in any WDW park, which one would it be, why, and what would you do?

I'm glad the summer has so many wonderful veggies and fruits available for decent prices!!! That why I love a summer challenge!

I would spend the day at Blizzard Beach. I can relax by the water or go on the water rides or in the lazy river. A day by myself there would be sooo nice!

Happy 4th of July

SOrry I didn't get on yesterday. With ds2 going back it was quiet and I just tried to enjoy it. I did feel a little sad with ds going back. It was rainy most of the day and I did enjoy that.

We had a great time on Sunday. The train left at 9:15 and we were in the city by 10:45. We walked to Ellen's Stardust dinner by 11:10 (18 blocks in 25 minutes). I thought it was too loud. If we weren't so close to the speaker I might have enjoyed it a little more. The food was okay. Dh had a turkey wrap that had turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. I may try to make it at home one day. He liked it.

We had some time so we walked back to Times Square and went to the Disney store. Very nice. It is 2 stories so we got separated from the kids and I was able to text them to see where they were. Dh and I were downstairs waiting for them. On the wall to our left every now and then something else would be projjected on the wall above the skyline of NY. Once it was tigger and pooh, Another time it was fireworks, another time Tinkerbell, another time the lanterns from Tangled. There was also a tree with projections on it, from frogs to fairies to bambi characters.

We then went to the M&M store and loved it. We then went to the Hershey store. I did not buy anything in both stores.

Wicked was wonderful show. The number at the end of the first act was amazing. I love the way it foreshadows Wizard of Oz. If you haven't seen it try and get there.

Ds read the train schedule wrong so we kind of rushed to get back to the train station but we ended up with a half an hour wait.

We are going to a friend's house for the 4th. The pool has been closed for the last year so I miss that. I am bringing a veggie platter so that I have something to eat. I may bring my knitting to keep my hands busy.

Have a happy and healthy 4th.

So glad you enjoyed your time in the City!! As I have said, I LOVE Wicked. I always get teary during Defying Gravity...no idea why. Last time we went to Wicked in April we ate at Vynl (2 blocks from the theater). It was cute and had great food. It has a theme (records) but still a nice place. How did you make it through the 2 chocolate stores!!!??? The smell just gets to me!
Glad it was fun!

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I am in such pain today. My back is not getting better (I thought it was but now it's not).The dr is closed until tomorrow so my question is whether to wait it out until tomorrow to see when she can see me or just go to the immediate care center today? I just took some tylenol and I plan to do nothing today but rest. I may get myself over to the pool for a while but overall i feel really crappy. Brian is supposed to head to the beach today with his mom (yes, he was supposed to leave 2 days ago but has yet to clean up all the crap from his brothers apartment out of my living room!!). He promised he wouldn't leave until it's all clean since I have a client on Wednesday and he will be gone until Sunday morning.

My birthday is a week from today and I am just really upset. Yet another year by myself. My parents have a party every year to celebrate all the July birthdays..that will be on the 9th and they are taking me out to dinner on the 11th, but it's just sad to be this old and be alone. I'm sorry to lay all of this out here...I guess I just feel crappy and really I just want to be taken care of ....just for a little while....by someone.

Ok, enough of the pity party. It's almost noon and I need to get out of my pajamas.

I wish all of you a wonderful 4th of July with beautiful weather and time with friends and family.