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

[tigger813]

Morning all, (though is 8 minutes it will be afternoon here),

Slept most of the evening on the couch again and then went right back to sleep when I got in bed. Woke up at 6 to Izzie having a wet bed and then cuddled on the couch with her before heading back to bed where I fell asleep at around 7:15. Slept off and on until 9:50! Man, I hope I'm caught up with sleep at this point. It felt good to sleep in. Girls were watching tv in the living room. Izzie and I ran to CVS and then the library. After that I came home and mowed the lawn. After that I contacted two of my clients to let them know that I'm back so they can schedule their next massages. Now it's time to make lunch for the girls and fold clothes and clean the kitchen. After that we will spend some time reading.

TTFN

 

[Connie96]

I haven't been on the boards since last Friday and I was almost scared to open this thread. I just quickly skimmed thru and, seven pages later, here I am.

I meant to post this last week but never did for some reason... At my last doctor appt, the xray and mri show that my fracture has healed so I got off my crutches last week. I'll be starting PT next week to address some residual discomfort and strengthen the muscles around the fracture site to prevent future issues.

I spent a good bit of this weekend eating pretty stupid. Just munching. I know better than to eat in front of the TV, but I did it anyway and polished off most of a box of cereal in two sittings. I never eat cereal out of the box like that, but for some reason, I did it. But, on the other hand, I actually started exercising this weekend. I went for a long walk on Saturday. On Sunday, I started playing with my Biggest Loser workout game on xbox kinect. Haven't quite figured it all out yet, but it's different enough to be interesting.

Connie-I keep forgetting to mention how excited I am for you that you are planning another trip to WDW! I love the puzzle idea too.

Thanks, Lisa! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I've been working on the countdown thing quite a bit. I remember now why I don't do "crafty" things. I'm entirely too critical of my own work and I take something that should be simple and turn it into a major undertaking. It's coming along but, seriously, most people would have been DONE already. I'm planning to have it ready by this Saturday. If it actually turns out like the picture in my head, I'll post pics.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Not sure what is up with the DIS. Lately when I go to my stats and click on my last post, so I know where I left off it takes me further back to an older post and I sit there thinking deja vu for a bit and then I'm like hey wait a minute

QOTD - Aside from the usual Thanksgiving/Christmas food fest, is there any time during the year that makes it particularly hard for you to diet or stay on track? And if so, why that time of year and what do you do to avoid it?

I'd have to agree with an earlier post about vacation time and the week(s) immediately after. Though my next vacation (in Aug) is with the skinny clan, so I will not be chowing down for fear of looking fat


Disney QOTD - When is your favorite time/season to visit WDW and why? Is there something special that you can only do at that time of year?

Originally I would have said Christmas time for MVMCP, but now that the Food & Wine Festival runs around MNSSHP, I'd say late October. Plus, the weather that time of year is perfect

Dh is not going to see his nephew today. We got a call this morning that he left his mom's house late last night to go back to gf. I don't know what is going to happen. I just hope he gets help. Thanks for all the prayers.

Of course, we'll keep them coming anyway

We usually go during the summer since we are both school teachers. My dh's birthday is Halloween. He claims that he wants to be in DW for his 60th birthday. When we retire we are planning to hit some of the fun times that we have really never been able to do.

Don't forget the F&W festival

ithe time-to-have-another-one thing is SO annoying. i feel like it started as soon as DS popped out! all i can say is don't do anything you're not ready for. it is NOT selfish at all to focus on yourself before thinking about another one. last summer i decided i needed to SOMETHING for myself. so, i started the c25k with DS in a regular stroller. a few months later my aunt and uncle bought me a jogger (a cheapie but it works). the cardio did wonders for me. i didn't lose a ton of weight but i was so much stronger. i slept better. and my back felt great. i was in a bad accident about 6 years ago that put me in PT and on painkillers and it was horrible. but being more active helped so much. the back issues are never going to get better BUT i can do things to help with the pain. and working out has done wonders. when i take time off i feel it.

anyway, this past year i got into running and worked towards the princess half. it was MY thing. i finished it and nobody did it for me. i even went down for the weekend solo. having done that, i felt ok with the SURPRISE that i got a couple weeks later (like seriously, i ran the race on sunday and the next weekend #2 was conceived!). i mean, i'm still dealing with the fact that there are things i wanted to do. but being at my goal weight (even if it was literally for a day) before getting pregnant again has done wonders for my self esteem.

that was a really unnecessarily long winded response. just wanted to give my 2 cents as we have kiddos the same age and working on healthy habits. one thing i don't do is work though and that added to the equation makes it that much more difficult. but you can do it! 30 min of cardio really can do wonders!

Thanks, that sounds reassuring and makes me feel better, especially since it sounds like people were practically asking you on your way out of the hospital too. Irritating isn't it?

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good morning all! the thread has certainly slowed down from the beginning of the challenge! all the more reason to keep posting and reminding myself to make better choices. sue's question yesterday about what things we're doing to be better that day was a good one. it reminded me to drink more water. so glad i did. i actually went down 2 lbs from the day before. i feel better that i flushed out all the salty crap that i consumed over the weekend. and i made better food choices during the day yesterday.

I agree, I was wondering if it's just a big vacation week perhaps? Thanks for the compliment, some mornings I feel like my questions come easier than others and that some might sound lame. Glad it helped.

I had this long post with shoutouts to virtually everyone, and it went poof...so I'm just going to have to answer these questions in the interest of time. Sorry! Let me just say:

UGH!!!!!!!!!!! Darn computers!

Hot tea at the stand in Asia in AK; Welsh Dragon from Rose & Crown in Epcot.

I've heard good things about the Welsh Dragon. I believe Tracey likes that one too. It's on my list of must trys for my next trip.

I had a complicated answer for this one. Suffice it to say I would be alone but there would be people to operate rides and serve food and beverages, so I'd go to Epcot and do every little thing, even Ellen's Energy Adventure

I don't remember if I've done that one before or not. I must have at some point.

I'd be the Bride from the Haunted Mansion dressed for Christmas. Rare and people would be so psyched to see me!

I need to google that. I've never seen her dressed for Christmas before.

Sue--if you are not ready for a 2nd one then I say wait. And don't feel guilty. I had people say some stupid stuff to us cause we only had one--and the reality is he is a happy kid who will tell you he likes being an only child.

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I hope everyone is having a great, on-plan day. I'm up a little so hoping to be back to maintain by Friday.

Thanks, for now we may be just having the little guy and I'm actually okay with it. If others aren't (in-laws) then they can have another one

Thank you very much. I was embarassed to ask, but every time someone wrote OP, I thought to myself, what the heck is an OP day. Now I know

The fireworks were great last night. They put on an amazing show. My brother headed home before the fireworks, but my sisters and some friends were here, so we ordered pizza for dinner, and had ice cream cones for dessert. It was easier than grilling since I had worked yesterday, and cheaper since the house of pizza down the street has 3 dollar small cheese pizzas every tuesday, so 8 pizzas was 24 dollars. You can't beat that. I'm looking ahead to next year, the 3rd, the usual fireworks night is a tuesday, and maybe we'll do pizza instead of a bbq.

Wow, that is a good deal. DH likes their pizza and Londi's too. It's similar pizza in my book. How was the crowd. DS's teacher said it was just as crowded as usual.

Sue, sorry it was so busy yesterday. It is a short week!

Hello to everyone else! Time to get ready for work. Have a great OP day!

That's okay, today is too but for some reason I feel good b/c I'm getting a ton done.

Have a great OP day yourself! Now that I know what it stands for

Probably Halloween. I usually have a big party, tons of food, and I go to other parties as well. Not to mention all the candy!


Disney QOTD - When is your favorite time/season to visit WDW and why? Is there something special that you can only do at that time of year?
My favorite is Halloweentime at Disneyland. I LOVE Halloween in case you didn't notice, lol!

That's my favorite time to go too. We're in MA, but I keep thinking I'd love to see Halloween and Christmas in DL. It's a much longer flight so probably not a weekend getaway, but some day I will make it there. I'd also like to try their Food & Wine event. Have you been to it before?

and if dylan is an only child, he'll be in good company with that gals on the BL thread. lots of moms to only child boys here! i'm an only child. we're all fairly normal

Thanks!

we have always primarily been january visitors too. the weather is a nice treat from up north. yeah, sure, sometimes it's cold but it's still warmer than up here! this past january we took my aunt, uncle and their three kids and the weather was not only beautiful and comfortable but we missed a HUGE blizzard!

Nice! That makes the trip even more worth while.

the beauty of having young kids is that you don't have to worry about taking them out of school. i'm not looking forward to that day!

Me neither.

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by the way, DH STILL hasn't asked his boss about taking off for our WDW trip in september. i feel bad always asking him about it but i really want to know if we're going. i plan these vacations and think about them ALL THE TIME so i need to be let down quickly if it's a no. stupid work, always getting in the way of fun and funnel cakes

Oh, I'd be going nuts myself. I plan so far in advance and the threat of not knowing for sure would drive me batty

Is it Wednesday already??? The short week just kills me!

Spoke with my sister last night and she went to the doc to get the pathology on the baby. Unfortunately they had no news for her. Doc said miscarriages just happen in the second trimester with no explanation but on the upside, everything looks to be in order for them to try again. They need to wait 2 cycles (until she ovulates again) and then they begin again. Of course they are nervous and very scared but my sis is a smart cookie and she knows that it is all in God's hands. She just wishes they found something that she could do next time around to prevent this. They have her on a different pre-natal vitamin and will do more frequent monitoring if she is blessed to get pregnant again.

I really need to do some running around today but I am still in my pjs!!! My back that was fabulous yesterday is not as fabulous today It looks like I will have to hit the doc this week. I need a physical anyway so it makes sense to go. I really have been taking it easy so I think there is something more going on here.

Well, it's really getting humid on my deck and the sweat is getting on the computer keys!! that's my signal to get my butt in gear!
Happy Wednesday my friends!

It's hot here as well. Better than rain I guess. Sorry that your DSis didn't get more concrete results, but she sounds hopeful and I hope it all works out for her in the end. I was monitored a lot and it gives you greater piece of mind.

I completely understand this-I've not even taken the next trip yet, and I'm already planning one for December of 2012 or 2013!

Ha! That's when I'm planning too. Dec. 2012! Maybe we'll be there at the same time

Took the GRE this morning-thank goodness it's over! I got a 570 on the verbal and a 560 on the math, for a total of 1130. Not as good as I was hoping, but definitely not too bad either. I think my essays were pretty darn good too, but I won't get the scores for that for another couple of weeks.

Best of luck with your results

Slept most of the evening on the couch again and then went right back to sleep when I got in bed. Woke up at 6 to Izzie having a wet bed and then cuddled on the couch with her before heading back to bed where I fell asleep at around 7:15. Slept off and on until 9:50! Man, I hope I'm caught up with sleep at this point. It felt good to sleep in. Girls were watching tv in the living room. Izzie and I ran to CVS and then the library. After that I came home and mowed the lawn. After that I contacted two of my clients to let them know that I'm back so they can schedule their next massages. Now it's time to make lunch for the girls and fold clothes and clean the kitchen. After that we will spend some time reading.

Sounds like you've been getting some well deserved sleep. Good job.

I meant to post this last week but never did for some reason... At my last doctor appt, the xray and mri show that my fracture has healed so I got off my crutches last week. I'll be starting PT next week to address some residual discomfort and strengthen the muscles around the fracture site to prevent future issues.

Thanks, Lisa! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I've been working on the countdown thing quite a bit. I remember now why I don't do "crafty" things. I'm entirely too critical of my own work and I take something that should be simple and turn it into a major undertaking. It's coming along but, seriously, most people would have been DONE already. I'm planning to have it ready by this Saturday. If it actually turns out like the picture in my head, I'll post pics.

Yahoo for no more crutches I am exactly the same when it comes to crafts.

 

[DisneyKim68]

That's my favorite time to go too. We're in MA, but I keep thinking I'd love to see Halloween and Christmas in DL. It's a much longer flight so probably not a weekend getaway, but some day I will make it there. I'd also like to try their Food & Wine event. Have you been to it before?

No, unfortunately I haven't, and due to the refurbishment of California Adventure it was cancelled for 2011 and 2012, and possibly forever.

 

[JacksLilWench]

I haven't been on the boards since last Friday and I was almost scared to open this thread. I just quickly skimmed thru and, seven pages later, here I am.

I meant to post this last week but never did for some reason... At my last doctor appt, the xray and mri show that my fracture has healed so I got off my crutches last week. I'll be starting PT next week to address some residual discomfort and strengthen the muscles around the fracture site to prevent future issues.

We're in the same boat! I started a new job (that I love ), but it is exhausting....and we lost our internet all weekend! I was able to post at my DBF's house once, but I don't like to do that because I feel like I'm taking his computer away from him...not a feeling I would want.

YAAAYYY!!! No more crutches!!!!

Plus...I just haven't felt like doing anything for the last week, lol. It's proving to be a difficult transition into the new job (even though everyone says I'm doing great, which is reassuring! ) so I've been trying to just hold down that fort for now. But I have been staying on plan (for the most part ) and moving a LOT!! I think besides sitting for lunch/break, I've sat down maybe an hour at work since last Thursday, haha! So hopefully I'll have a loss to post this Friday

Whew, it feels good to be back!

 

[Princess Nancy]

Hey Everyone!!!

I am really struggling this week with my food. I just cant seem to get on a good schedule with the kids home. It sure is alot of work keeping them entertained! What is it with them always wanting to Sleep over either here or at a friends? hmmmmm. All the planning, driving, feeding, laundry! OH MY!!

That said, I am OP today but I feel cranky so I must be hungry! It is HOT out so I don't want to cook. Geez I am a baby today!

My Sis spent the day here. We wanted to make Tshirts for our Family Cruise but her YuDU machine just really was messing them up. So after 4 hours here today and days of stalking Michael's for supplies including 19 Tshirts in the right sizes and colors -- we are NOT doing matching shirts. Kids are sad, but sometimes you just have to let it go and move on.

My crutch this summer has been $1 drinks at McDonald's! I gave up Soda for Lent and did really well. But since i have been home from vaca I have been stopping at McD's for a Diet Coke. I don't know what it is about their soda but it really hits the spot! LOL! Gotta Stop that!

Gotta Run...Have a great rest of the week! (see trying to improve my attitude )

 

[tigger813]

Took yet another nap this afternoon. I was reading and got to the point that I needed to sleep. Slept about an hour I think. Kids were reading and then playing quietly. They have been great about letting me catch up on sleep.

Watching Cupcake Wars now.

I've been eating not very well today. I started off well but then had some orange chicken for lunch followed by watermelon sherbet. Then I had chips and spicy dip and a small piece of soft taco bake followed by a big dish of light mint chip ice cream. Also Brian made us some pineapple juice and coconut rum.

The good thing is that I'm going to get back to walking early in the morning with my neighbor next week. I also hope to start doing WATP again tomorrow. I have been drinking my water so hopefully that will help. Only a 30 minute client scheduled tomorrow evening so hopefully the girls and I can get some cleaning done in the house tomorrow. Having company on Saturday.

TTFN

 

[dvccruiser76]

Just did my intro Zumba on the Wii. This was about the 5th time in 2 weeks and I think I'm ready to bump up to the next level. The first few times I was drinking like made throughout but tonight I didn't need it, so I'm taking it as a sign that I'm not pushing myself enough.

It is still a hot one out there. I got home, threw together dinner for me and DS while DH ran then we went and joined him for our usual after work walk. DS ate ham tonight. He tried it once a while ago but didn't care for it, but tonight he kept trying to take my sandwich too

Anyway, I need to hit the showers, fold one load of laundry and change over the other then figure out how to do a mail merge for work. Luckily I can log on form home. I just hope that I can figure it out in less than an hour b/c I'm pooped tired. Why isn't there a sleepy emoticon?

No, unfortunately I haven't, and due to the refurbishment of California Adventure it was cancelled for 2011 and 2012, and possibly forever.

I did read that, but thought it was only temporary. I still like the looks of the haunted mansion nightmare before Christmas stuff I've seen. I also watched the special Diners Drive Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri's special in DL where he got to make the fresh candy canes and eat yummy Christmas flavored crepe's in DL.

We're in the same boat! I started a new job (that I love ), but it is exhausting....and we lost our internet all weekend! I was able to post at my DBF's house once, but I don't like to do that because I feel like I'm taking his computer away from him...not a feeling I would want.

Welcome back Glad to hear that the new job is going well. Jump right back on the wagon with the rest of us. There's plenty of room in here

I am really struggling this week with my food. I just cant seem to get on a good schedule with the kids home. It sure is alot of work keeping them entertained! What is it with them always wanting to Sleep over either here or at a friends? hmmmmm. All the planning, driving, feeding, laundry! OH MY!!

My crutch this summer has been $1 drinks at McDonald's! I gave up Soda for Lent and did really well. But since i have been home from vaca I have been stopping at McD's for a Diet Coke. I don't know what it is about their soda but it really hits the spot! LOL! Gotta Stop that!

That's it! You must join the wagon with us too I just read that $1 sign at McD's on our walk tonight and was very much tempted for a biggie diet coke since it's so darn hot out there.

Took yet another nap this afternoon. I was reading and got to the point that I needed to sleep. Slept about an hour I think. Kids were reading and then playing quietly. They have been great about letting me catch up on sleep.

Another nap? That's it, sign me up, I'm coming to your house tomorrow. I miss my naps on work days



Okay enough yawning on my part. I'll be back in the morning.

Hello to everyone that I've missed or that may be lurking and trying to catch up with previous posts

Night night Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............

 

[tigger813]

I think I'm just about caught up with my sleep!!!! In two nights I slept half of what I slept in 10 days!!!! Though I do think I will try and head to bed early tonight again!

 

[my3princes]

Thank you all for worrying about me, but I felt better today. I think it may have been severe gas pains I actually called my doctor and made an appointment for a check up for the end of the month. I'll have blood work done on Saturday since it hasn't been done in 9 years. I suspect that I may have a thyroid disorder as I've gained about 20 lbs over the last year and when I pulled up hypothyroid systems this morning I found that I have almost 100% of them. Some I've had for decades and the doctor's have explained them away. I suspect that if I connect the dots for the doctor he will see where I'm coming from. My Dad has hypothyroidism so it really does make sense.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Tracey, I just want to say how happy it makes me that your kids go to the library all the time. I was an avid reader as a child, and it seems to me that kids don't take advantage of libraries so much anymore.

Connie, Yay for you being off the crutches! And I'm the same way about crafts.

Sue, when and where are you planning for in Dec. 2012? If we go then, it would probably be the 13th-19th and I think we'll be staying at Beach Club Villas again, but possibly BWV.


Hi all...eating was really blah today. I had so much cereal. Literally, that's pretty much all I ate today. I had a frozen dinner for lunch and some watermelon. I'm getting hungry again so I'll be snacking on watermelon, cherries, and carrots later, and possibly some cheese and crackers. I did log everything I ate though, so I'd say that's progress. I also just finished Day 2, Week 5 of C25K and it went well. I did have to stop halfway through the second 8 minute run, but not because I was tired-my shoe came untied! I'm thinking about signing up for the Erie County Fair 5K in mid-August. I should be done with the initial C25K by the first week in August, and then I'd have another week to prep for the race. I'll have to see if I can make it work transportation wise!

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning. I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Hey Everyone!!!

I am really struggling this week with my food. I just cant seem to get on a good schedule with the kids home. It sure is alot of work keeping them entertained! What is it with them always wanting to Sleep over either here or at a friends? hmmmmm. All the planning, driving, feeding, laundry! OH MY!!

That said, I am OP today but I feel cranky so I must be hungry! It is HOT out so I don't want to cook. Geez I am a baby today!

My Sis spent the day here. We wanted to make Tshirts for our Family Cruise but her YuDU machine just really was messing them up. So after 4 hours here today and days of stalking Michael's for supplies including 19 Tshirts in the right sizes and colors -- we are NOT doing matching shirts. Kids are sad, but sometimes you just have to let it go and move on.

My crutch this summer has been $1 drinks at McDonald's! I gave up Soda for Lent and did really well. But since i have been home from vaca I have been stopping at McD's for a Diet Coke. I don't know what it is about their soda but it really hits the spot! LOL! Gotta Stop that!

Gotta Run...Have a great rest of the week! (see trying to improve my attitude )

hey, if your biggest crutch is a diet coke, i'd say you're doing pretty good. how about the rest of us (ok just me) who have been slamming down hot dogs and other crap all summer?? lol!

what is a yudu machine? i kinda sorta would like to have a matching shirt day at WDW with DH and DS but i have a feeling DH would object or even i would start to feel weird. but, it's disney! you're supposed to be a little corny when you're there, right??

Just did my intro Zumba on the Wii. This was about the 5th time in 2 weeks and I think I'm ready to bump up to the next level. The first few times I was drinking like made throughout but tonight I didn't need it, so I'm taking it as a sign that I'm not pushing myself enough.

It is still a hot one out there. I got home, threw together dinner for me and DS while DH ran then we went and joined him for our usual after work walk. DS ate ham tonight. He tried it once a while ago but didn't care for it, but tonight he kept trying to take my sandwich too

i'm jealous of your meat eating DS. mine will absolutely not let meat pass his lips. it's so annoying. i give it to him every night and he just won't eat it.

good luck stepping it up on the zumba workouts!! if you're ready then you should totally go for it!

Thank you all for worrying about me, but I felt better today. I think it may have been severe gas pains I actually called my doctor and made an appointment for a check up for the end of the month. I'll have blood work done on Saturday since it hasn't been done in 9 years. I suspect that I may have a thyroid disorder as I've gained about 20 lbs over the last year and when I pulled up hypothyroid systems this morning I found that I have almost 100% of them. Some I've had for decades and the doctor's have explained them away. I suspect that if I connect the dots for the doctor he will see where I'm coming from. My Dad has hypothyroidism so it really does make sense.

i hope it's not your thyroid. big ugh to that! i always have my thyroid tested by my endocrinologist and luckily mine's a-ok. i have PCOS and insulin resistance so i have to take metformin. thryoid stuff is a toughie! glad you're going to the doc though - always good to know what's going on with your body!

Hi all...eating was really blah today. I had so much cereal. Literally, that's pretty much all I ate today. I had a frozen dinner for lunch and some watermelon. I'm getting hungry again so I'll be snacking on watermelon, cherries, and carrots later, and possibly some cheese and crackers. I did log everything I ate though, so I'd say that's progress. I also just finished Day 2, Week 5 of C25K and it went well. I did have to stop halfway through the second 8 minute run, but not because I was tired-my shoe came untied! I'm thinking about signing up for the Erie County Fair 5K in mid-August. I should be done with the initial C25K by the first week in August, and then I'd have another week to prep for the race. I'll have to see if I can make it work transportation wise!

you should totally sign up for the 5k!!! you will totally be ready for it! the adrenaline you'll feel during the race will get you to the finish line! plus, it's a great way to celebrate finishing the program! when i started c25k last june i signed up for the race for the cure in central park. it was awesome!!!

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good morning all. slept pretty good til about 2:30am last night when i woke up having to pee (story of my life these days). then munchkin #2 decided to go on a kicking spree and kept me tossing and turning for the rest of the night. oh well.

i don't have time for a long post. i need to get DS dressed and leave at 7 for my ultrasound downtown. it's the big 20 week one so should be fun to see the little one for an extended amount of time. plus they can confirm that he is in fact a boy! lol!

have a great day everyone

 

[mikamah]

good morning!

Hugs to everyone in need today.

I was so tired last night, I did come and read back the past few days posts and caught up with everyone, but didn't feel like posting. Ds was also very tired so we went to bed at 9 after some wii wheel of fortune. He and my niece were playing it over the weekend, and kept getting mad at me for giving answers, so I figured I needed to play myself.

I think not posting was probably because I had another day totally off program. I didn't get to the grocery store, so finished off the pasta and potato salad for dinner, with some cadbury candy my friend's family from ireland had brought over tuesday. Also, no exercise.

I am so inspired by Nancy getting out there yesterday for a walk in this heat 20 weeks pregnant pushing your 2 year old, and I could barely get myself up off the couch. Today, I was tempted to lay in bed for another half hour hitting the snooze but thought of Nancy, and bellbookworm getting in the c25k, and got up and did 30 min watp while I watched the news. So at least today, I am starting my day off right, and after work will go to market basket and stock up on good, healthy food for the weekend.

Sue- That's great you could see the fireworks from your 3rd floor. They were awesome, and the park was filled and it seemed to me that it was just as crowded as normal at the park, but the streets walking down were not as crowded, and the crowd did disperse pretty quickly, and the neighborhood quieted down much more quickly than when it's held on the 3rd. Our neighbors had used all their fireworks up on the 3rd. And thanks a lot for not helping me finish the congo bars for breakfast. That's why you're so slim and healthy!!

Tracey- glad you had a smooth transition home. Must be so nice to be home with the girls and dh, but so hard to be away from your folks. I think of you a lot and pray that everything goes smoothly for your whole family.

Dona- So sorry to hear about your nephew. Sending prayers their way.
Your new york trip sounded awesome. We did ellen's starlight diner too, and it was fun. I think we shared a pitcher of sangria, and were down stairs, but the kids were about 7, and loved it. The waiters were great with them.

Karen- I hope your back is feeling better soon, and a big hug to you on your rough day the other day. I know how you feel, being alone, and not having someone take care of you even if only for a little while. It's tough sometimes, but you are a beautiful woman, and one day I hope you will meet someone who will be your perfect match, and make you very happy. But until then, live life to the fullest, have as much fun as your can, and remember, it's better to be alone than with the wrong person. Oh, and I'm out on my porch right now. It's beautiful this morning.

Nancy- good luck at the u/s today. I remember that big u/s being so clear. I was thinking recently, I need to find those us pics and show michael. We had a great one right between the legs showing he was a boy, and michael would get a kick out of that.

Hello to everyone else!!

Thanks to Sue for coaching this busy week. I loved reading all the qotd answers, and will be back later to actually answer some of them.

Have a great day!!

 

[pinkle]

good Morning everyone!!!!!
I know tomorrow is weigh in and since I've been really focused on my exercise this week and doing pretty well with my eatine I thought I would have a sneak peek.......I couldn't wait to see what the scale said!!!! Well, before I fall into a deep depression let me tell you (as I eat my low fat cottage cheese and apple for breakfast) I am UP a pound.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Good morning everyone It looks like it's going to be another nice one again today. Anyone heading to the beach?

I think I'm just about caught up with my sleep!!!! In two nights I slept half of what I slept in 10 days!!!! Though I do think I will try and head to bed early tonight again!

Wow, you don't realize how much sleep you miss until you look at it in that light. Wowser!

Thank you all for worrying about me, but I felt better today. I think it may have been severe gas pains I actually called my doctor and made an appointment for a check up for the end of the month. I'll have blood work done on Saturday since it hasn't been done in 9 years. I suspect that I may have a thyroid disorder as I've gained about 20 lbs over the last year and when I pulled up hypothyroid systems this morning I found that I have almost 100% of them. Some I've had for decades and the doctor's have explained them away. I suspect that if I connect the dots for the doctor he will see where I'm coming from. My Dad has hypothyroidism so it really does make sense.

9 years seems like a really long time, they don't do it every year? I was rather annoyed at my last physical b/c they always do labs and she said it wasn't necessary and if she needed them I could have them done after so then at my appt. she gives me a lab slip. Grrr... why didn't they just have me do them before, so she could go over them? I called for my DH too b/c his appt. is next week, so I'm checking the mail for the forms daily. Very irksome

Tracey, I just want to say how happy it makes me that your kids go to the library all the time. I was an avid reader as a child, and it seems to me that kids don't take advantage of libraries so much anymore.

I agree, I can't wait to take DS there. It just seems like all the readings/programs for kids are done Mon-Thurs when I'm working. I wish they had something on a Friday.

Sue, when and where are you planning for in Dec. 2012? If we go then, it would probably be the 13th-19th and I think we'll be staying at Beach Club Villas again, but possibly BWV.

It looks like Dec. 1st - 8th 2012. I'm a DVC member and the discounts for MVMCP seem to be late Nov. & early Dec. plus my DH hates crowds so I figure the earlier in Dec. the better. We're going for the BWV b/c it's my home resort and I can book it 11 months out. Plus I like being able to walk to Epcot and DHS/MGM.

Hi all...eating was really blah today. I had so much cereal. Literally, that's pretty much all I ate today. I had a frozen dinner for lunch and some watermelon. I'm getting hungry again so I'll be snacking on watermelon, cherries, and carrots later, and possibly some cheese and crackers. I did log everything I ate though, so I'd say that's progress. I also just finished Day 2, Week 5 of C25K and it went well. I did have to stop halfway through the second 8 minute run, but not because I was tired-my shoe came untied! I'm thinking about signing up for the Erie County Fair 5K in mid-August. I should be done with the initial C25K by the first week in August, and then I'd have another week to prep for the race. I'll have to see if I can make it work transportation wise!

Good job with your C25K! I don't think cereal is too bad in moderation. I'm a huge cereal fan myself

i'm jealous of your meat eating DS. mine will absolutely not let meat pass his lips. it's so annoying. i give it to him every night and he just won't eat it.

Does your DS do veggies? Dylan will not. Drives me nuts

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good morning all. slept pretty good til about 2:30am last night when i woke up having to pee (story of my life these days). then munchkin #2 decided to go on a kicking spree and kept me tossing and turning for the rest of the night. oh well.

Keep us posted on your US. Hope the little guy cooperates

I was so tired last night, I did come and read back the past few days posts and caught up with everyone, but didn't feel like posting. Ds was also very tired so we went to bed at 9 after some wii wheel of fortune. He and my niece were playing it over the weekend, and kept getting mad at me for giving answers, so I figured I needed to play myself.

Me too, there must be something in the air. The hot weather perhaps?

Sue- That's great you could see the fireworks from your 3rd floor. They were awesome, and the park was filled and it seemed to me that it was just as crowded as normal at the park, but the streets walking down were not as crowded, and the crowd did disperse pretty quickly, and the neighborhood quieted down much more quickly than when it's held on the 3rd. Our neighbors had used all their fireworks up on the 3rd. And thanks a lot for not helping me finish the congo bars for breakfast. That's why you're so slim and healthy!!

I just hide it well, I'm actually up almost 8 pounds, so I'm trying to buckle down again.

Are you walking tomorrow morning at all?

good Morning everyone!!!!!
I know tomorrow is weigh in and since I've been really focused on my exercise this week and doing pretty well with my eatine I thought I would have a sneak peek.......I couldn't wait to see what the scale said!!!! Well, before I fall into a deep depression let me tell you (as I eat my low fat cottage cheese and apple for breakfast) I am UP a pound.

Ugh, I did the same and expected a bigger loss, so Zumba level 2 I go tonight

 

[dvccruiser76]

QOTD - What's the one food that haunts you the most while dieting and do you think you can go without it for a whole week? Let's make it a goal to not eat any of it from now til next Thursday and see if we can do it and report back on how you feel if you do or don't make it all week.


Disney QOTD - Since we're depriving ourselves of the one food that haunt's us for a week, what is your favorite dish/food in WDW? And isn't it funny how you can go without it for so long and still be okay

 

[dvccruiser76]

QOTD - What's the one food that haunts you the most while dieting and do you think you can go without it for a whole week? Let's make it a goal to not eat any of it from now til next Thursday and see if we can do it and report back on how you feel if you do or don't make it all week.


My haunt is chocolate in any way, shape and form , but I will swear off of it until next week even if I can only smell it.


Disney QOTD - Since we're depriving ourselves of the one food that haunt's us for a week, what is your favorite dish/food in WDW? And isn't it funny how you can go without it for so long and still be okay

Man, there are so many things to choose from, but I'm going to go with my new favorite, the brownie creme sandwich from Earl of Sandwich. I had one on May 21st, 2011, and won't have another one until December 1, 2012 when I go back to Disney. That's a whole 17 months, over a year and a half, 560 days to be exact But I CAN DO IT!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

i don't have time for a long post. i need to get DS dressed and leave at 7 for my ultrasound downtown. it's the big 20 week one so should be fun to see the little one for an extended amount of time. plus they can confirm that he is in fact a boy! lol!

have a great day everyone

Good luck nancy!

QOTD - What's the one food that haunts you the most while dieting and do you think you can go without it for a whole week? Let's make it a goal to not eat any of it from now til next Thursday and see if we can do it and report back on how you feel if you do or don't make it all week.


Disney QOTD - Since we're depriving ourselves of the one food that haunt's us for a week, what is your favorite dish/food in WDW? And isn't it funny how you can go without it for so long and still be okay

It sounds crazy but the one "thing" that haunts me is ice tea. The sweet kind. I can do without it but it seems once I slip and have some I cant stop. I dont keep any ice tea mix in the house anymore.

I dont really have one favorite dish at WDW. I would say my favorite meal by far is ohana's. I think I love it so much because I do have to go years without it so it makes it all the better when I get there.

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Gosh I have been so busy this week. My kids are maniacs and are constantly needing to be active. Everytime I think I have a minute to hop on here there are right by my side asking me to move onto the next adventure. I am enjoying my time off though.

Eating on the other hand has been horrible once again. It seems like I did good then TOM came and everything falls apart. I need to get myself in gear again and then make a promise to myself that I will not let TOM sabotage me next month.

Today I am taking the boys over to my BFF's house. She has 2 girls the same age so they will be kept busy for awhile. She is going to keep an eye on them for me while I go into work for a meeting. Yes you read that right I have the week off but I have to go into work. These are times that my job annoys me but its a job so I shouldnt complain. Actually I just got my anniversary card from my network in the mail. 15 years at the same office. I started as a file clerk...medical assistant...office coordinator....site manager....senior practice manager....soon to be associate practice director....hows that for 15 years. Gosh when I reflect on what Ive done I am pretty proud of myself.

Thank you Sue for coaching this week. Sorry I wasnt on more to chat. Oh btw you had todays QOTD listed as Friday. It totally confused me since I have been off this week and I thought I missed a day.

Have a great day LOSERS!!!!

 

[snowangel72]

Just popping in to say I am having a GREAT week!!!! Eating super healthy and getting loads of exercise. Whooo hoooo! It feels so so great.