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

[dumbo_buddy]

good morning losers!

oh man it's going to be a scorcher today. i don't know what to do with the kiddo. i really should get us out of the house or else we'll go crazy. maybe go to the pool? but it'sss soooo hooottttt i don't wanna move!

you know those people who are like, "oh i lose weight in the summer because i'm never hungry when i'm hot" ?? yeah, not me.

DH is in arkansas until tomorrow morning. i think he is experiencing major culture shock. he called me last night to tell me all about the hunting gear that he saw at the sam's club down there. LOL! that's my born and raised queens man! he was like, "it was so weird! growing up i knew if i saw any gun i should RUN!"

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Good Morning Everyone!!! Its a beautiful day outside here today...well thats if you consider hot and humid beautiful At least the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.

Today is a great day to focus on our health...what day isnt great right????

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

I think I am a really good listener. Even if I dont know exactly what to say I am always there to listen. Actually at work sometimes I feel like I should have a name tag on my door that says Dr Phil.

Have a great day all. I will not get on until late afternoon with replies but I will be back as soon as I can. Unfortunately work gets in my way.

 

[Rose&Mike]

ok I'm back

Welcome back!

Nancy--you mean everyone doesn't have guns at their Walmart/Sam's club????

Good Morning Everyone!!! Its a beautiful day outside here today...well thats if you consider hot and humid beautiful At least the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.

Today is a great day to focus on our health...what day isnt great right????

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

I think I am a really good listener. Even if I dont know exactly what to say I am always there to listen. Actually at work sometimes I feel like I should have a name tag on my door that says Dr Phil.

Have a great day all. I will not get on until late afternoon with replies but I will be back as soon as I can. Unfortunately work gets in my way.

Ok, Lindsay, I took your challenge! And you are a good listener.

One positive thing about myself--I am a problem solver--I might over react and get a little anxious sometimes, but when I buckle down I am a pretty creative problem solver. And I am an ok Mom, most of the time.

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I'm pleased to say I ran 2 miles, did 2 miles on the elliptical and lifted weights this morning! It's so nice to have it out of the way!

And you all, if you get a chance, google Miss South Carolina. She lost 110 pounds and won the crown. She looks like an ok role model. Yes, she is a skinny minnie now, but she talks about moderation and realizing that food is part of our lives and of course sometimes we celebrate and enjoy food. But it's about moderation. And she talked about losing the weight for herself. She was on GMA today--her platform, eating healthy and fighting obesity. She is just as cute as can be!

Connie--where are you???? I hope you are doing ok and enjoying that trip countdown.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes!

Kathy, thanks so much for that wonderful birthday singing last night! I'm glad that Michael is enjoying camp and that you are having a wonderful summer.

Monday July 11, 2011 QOTD:
What is motivating you to loose weight? Is there a specific goal in sight (wedding,vacation,running,etc.) or are you just wanting to get healthy?

My overall goal is to get healthy but I have a couple of interim goals to help me get there. One, I want to weigh less than 200 pounds when I do my half in Sandpoint, Idaho in September. Then, I want to weigh 25 pounds for the Tinker Bell Half in January.

I'm just trying to get healthy. I'm tired of being uncomfortable in my body the way it is now.

It's not a happy feeling.

I am motivated to lose some weight for our cruise this mid August, as well as my husband's 25th class reunion in Oct. Also, I just want to be in better shape and be able to hike some at Glacier National Park on our way to Alaska.

I had a baby in April 2010 and I have had people ask me if I am expecting again, so that is another motivator for me.

Now, that would be a bummer to be asked that question when your not pregnant.

Glacier is so beautiful! Are you going to go to Waterton Lakes, the park on the Canadian side too? I bet you will be driving right by Coeur d'Alene, Idaho between Glacier and Seattle.

Got my run in, although I wasn't very motivated or fast. But heck, I can check that off the list for today! Usually I run before I take DH to work, but today I dropped him off then drove to a nearby park and ran. Will do the same thing Wed. & Fri. but probably different parks. The nice thing about this park was the lack of other people! The park DH suggested I go to would have a million runners so I would realllllyyyy look like I was standing still as I plodded along!

Nah, don't worry about it! Most runners are so busy trying to keep themselves together they don't pay attention to anyone else.

Lime popsicles! Doesn't matter if it's the all-fruit expensive ones or the cheapo ones from the big bags - I love them! ETA: Oh oops - healthy treat - ok, the all fruit lime popsicles then... LOL

Even regular popsicles don't have many calories and they are as satisfying as ice cream to me if it is really hot.

Shawn, sorry for the sleepless nights and hectic day. Hope that your dad is feeling better now. That was great timing this it happened when you are there.

Gretchen, sorry the job thing isn't quite what you expected. Maybe they will change their minds again. , Im wondering if its the same game?

Lisa, sorry for the rough week. Glad that everyone is on the mend. Don't be afraid to take all the time you need to feel back to normal before doing anything.

Tracey, glad that you had a nice time on your girls night out -- you deserve it!

CC, do you have a pedometer? Adding steps to your day would be a good way to get your activity level up in anticipation of WDW walking.

Deb, sorry for the frustration at work today. Nice job on the great results from the doc!

Hi Lisa,
Happy Birthday. Did you get out of work early and/or do anything special tonight?

Hi Sue! I did take off work a couple of hours early and just went home and took it easy. My birthday celebrations are pretty low key especially with DS' birthday only three days before mine.

Trina, welcome back! Don't worry about catching up -- just jump in where we are.

DisFam95, welcome back! Lots of room here in the wagon!

Dona, enjoy the movie -- hope it cools off soon.

DH is in arkansas until tomorrow morning. i think he is experiencing major culture shock. he called me last night to tell me all about the hunting gear that he saw at the sam's club down there. LOL! that's my born and raised queens man! he was like, "it was so weird! growing up i knew if i saw any gun i should RUN!"

Today is a great day to focus on our health...what day isnt great right????

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I LISApromise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.

Thanks for getting our day off to a healthy, positive start, Lindsay!

I'm going to ponder the QOTD for a bit and get back to you.

Nancy--you mean everyone doesn't have guns at their Walmart/Sam's club????

Have a great day all!

 

[donac]

Good Morning Everyone!!! Its a beautiful day outside here today...well thats if you consider hot and humid beautiful At least the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.

Today is a great day to focus on our health...what day isnt great right????

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

I think I am a really good listener. Even if I dont know exactly what to say I am always there to listen. Actually at work sometimes I feel like I should have a name tag on my door that says Dr Phil.

Have a great day all. I will not get on until late afternoon with replies but I will be back as soon as I can. Unfortunately work gets in my way.

I took the pledge but I don't know about exercise. It is much too hot and we don't have a pool anymore.

I too am a good listener. My one student teacher refered to my classroom as Jerry Seinfeld's apartment, where everyone comes in to talk.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to Lisa and Karen!!!!!

I hope you both have a fabulous day!

Thank you!! It was very relaxing!!

yes! happy birthday gals! hope this day is a great one!!!! xoxo

i don't know about the rest of you losers, but i'm pretty sure birthday cake is no-cal when it's your birthday. just sayin'

Lol! Thanks so much Nancy! I made g-f cupcakes for my birthday party of Saturday and Brian took me to Red Mango last night for birthday dessert..YUM! Now I have to get back on the wagon!

I will be back later with replies but for now here is the QOTD:

Monday July 11, 2011 QOTD:

What is motivating you to loose weight? Is there a specific goal in sight (wedding,vacation,running,etc.) or are you just wanting to get healthy?


Ok its monday people. Lets start the week off right. 4 days until we weigh in! Work hard and make the best choices possible. Dont forget to drink your water too.

I want to get healthy and be a runner. That's my long term goal

Happy birthday to my fellow birthday celebrant, Karen!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day and a year full of magic!

I think that you might want to consider Beach Club for your trip since your DNephew will be of an age to really enjoy Stormalong Bay. But, honestly, I haven't stayed at either place so I don't necessarily know what I am talking about -- pretty much like always!

Happy Twin Birthday to you Lisa!! so sorry I did not get on yesterday to make it official! I did spend my day at the pool...so relaxing. I hope you got out the door of the office a little early and had a FABULOUS evening!!!
I love our birthday!!

Happy Birthday Karen and Lisa!!!!!!!
Hope you both have fabulous days!!!

Thank you so much Kathy!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy LiSa AnD KaReN



I got motivated to lose weight in Feb 2010. I had just turned 49. My feet were in terrible shape from carrying all of me around I learned that once you go through menopause and your estrogen level drops you are more prone to heart attack/stroke. All of this motivated me to set a goal to lose 50 pounds by the time I turned 50. Now I am almost 50 1/2 and have "only" lost 29 pounds but I am still motivated to reach my goal. I think it will take me 2 years instead of 1 but that is OK. I feel more comfortable with slow weight loss and not too many drastic changes that I am not sure I can keep up with forever. The more I lose, the better I feel which motivates me even more. Now it just feels right to eat healthy and not feel so stuffed and to be active and not as sedentary. I am also returning to my job in August after a 2 year hiatus and I would like for people to really notice I have lost weight.

Yowza, what a day. First off I was up all night. I do not sleep well when DH is out of town and I have 3 weeks of this! It sounded like someone was walking up and down the hall outside my door and then up and down the stairs, etc. Finally, it sounded like my bedroom door was opening Well, it was DS he could not sleep either. I was just about to call 911 Dropped DS at the church at 6:30 to catch the bus to camp and then went for my first workout back at the Y. I was not sure what to do so I just went for the treadmill and did a walk/run. You only get 30 mins on the treadmill (what a PITA) so I only got in 2.5 miles. Then I did 100 pulls on the rowing machine. I saw some cardio machines that I had no clue what they were, I need to request a tour. New members also get 6 free sessions with a personal trainer I thought about doing a freezer cooking session but it is so hot today I shelved that thought. My boss got wind that I am back in town so she called me wanting to know when I am starting back. I've already worked it out with the Dept Mgr that I will start Aug 8th but I guess she needs some help now. I made up some reasons why I can not start just yet I am really dreading going back but it seems foolish to sit around not doing anything all day when I have the chance to make some money. I hope she has heard that I only want 20 hrs/week!

Then my sister called to tell me my Dad had been admitted to the Hospital for observation of an erratic heartbeat. I had to go get his truck from Urgent Care. This is a 1970-something, manual drive, no power steering, no A/C truck with the mileage stuck on 182,533 miles For a while there I was adrift in the Urgent Care parking lot, unable to get the truck into reverse. My heart pounded all the way to my parents house, praying for every light to stay green and most of them did

Have done very well with eating today, cereal for breakfast, spinach salad with protein for lunch and hard boiled egg and jello for afternoon snack. I did accept a dinner invitation so not sure what I will have tonight. I know they are very healthy eaters though so I think it will not wreck my day
After that, I will go spend the night at my parents to look after my sister with the broken arm. She is staying over there since she's still so drugged up but parents will both be at the hospital all night. Thank goodness I will not be in this house all by myself I may have to sleep over there all week

DH made it back to Germany and was able to go to work today, despite landing at 9:00am. I would not be able to do it! He took an Advil PM and slept for 4 hours on the flight He got a laugh because he had received a letter from the gov't there advising we needed to fill out forms proving we are moving or they will continue to pay the monthly benefit for having 1 child (all German taxpayers receive this) Uh, OK, maybe we can't prove we have moved so you may have to keep paying us

Enjoy the rest of your day

Thanks Shawn for the bday wishes
Holy sleepless nights!! I hope you dad is ok? If the German Govt would like to continue to pay you, I see no problem

Happy Birthday Lisa and Karen!



I'm still here, its been a pretty rough week. DH went out of town on a business trip and I was left with 2 kids who both suddenly came down with the stomach flu. I spent the week taking care of them and doing lots of cleaning and laundry (what a mess, you don't want to hear more about that!). I didn't get enough sleep and haven't exercised since my race last Monday. DS missed his swim meet on Saturday, but I still went and volunteered. Saturday afternoon I log on to the DIS to at least say hi to everyone and explain my absence and DS comes and gets me to tell me he got sick again! He had a swim meet this morning, prelims for the league championships on Saturday. He was much slower due to his illness and not being able to practice and didn't qualify for the championships. I'm so proud of how hard he worked and feel bad that he was so sick. I think they are going to let him swim a relay on Saturday when he is more recovered.

Then Saturday night I started feeling bad, so I am trying to rest when I can and won't resume exercise until I start feeling better. I am happy to say that through all of this I stayed OP food wise. It was really important to me since the lack of exercise and sleep depravation were out of my control for the moment that I at least work on the one thing I could control. So at least I didn't gain through this and had a very slight loss.

I hope everyone is having a good week and I'll try to catch up when I can. I was so happy to be on the BL list 2 weeks in a row for the first time! And 4th place both times too! That spot is mine!

Thanks Lisa!! I hope DS is feeling better
Keep on rocking OP!! You can do it!

dvccruiser- It was in Westford. It's been opened almost a year!

Had a great time out with the ladies! Very bad on food and drink but after the last 2-3 weeks that I've had I decided to just enjoy one last night of badness! Our group won two out of the three rounds of trivia games so we got gift cards for the restaurant! I'll definitely be doing that again! Just have to do better on my eating! I've been good today. I had a shake this morning and a shake for lunch made with water and I finished a piece of pizza. I had a small dish of lite mint chip ice cream and just had some fat free pringles. We're having pork chops, rice pilaf and honey glazed carrots for supper.

Izzie was at a play date all afternoon and now the kids are here playing a game on the PS3 for a bit. Ash went to a friend's for about 2 hours so I continued working on my bedroom and making doctor's appts for yearly check ups for Izzie and me.

I've got to work tomorrow so Izzie is going to the lake with her friend and I'm not yet sure what I'm doing with Ash. She may just come to work with me or maybe I'll let her stay here.

Time for some more water!

TTFN

Tracey, you deserve to have a night out!! Glad you enjoyed it!

Welcome Vicki! I feel so bad that I missed your post, but I saw that Lisa caught it and welcomed you! Let us know if you have any questions.

Several years ago someone asked me when I was due and I wasn't expecting. The funny thing is, I wasn't that overweight, but I had this really lose blouse on that I guess looked like a maternity top. Anyhow, ever since then, I NEVER ask anyone about babies!

Shawn--our Y has a 30 min limit, but unless it's really crowded they don't enforce it. Surely they don't expect you to get off if no one is waiting. I hope your Dad is ok

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I want to apologize for being the very absent hostess. Bunch of stuff going on at our house--most of it good, but my computer time has been pretty limited. I have been skimming and really appreciate that folks are welcoming any new people.

I have been sitting at the high end of my maintain--which I am not liking, so I am hoping this week to maybe get my act together a little and get my weight down a pound or two. I'm still doing most things right, but I feel like I'm running right alongside the wagon trying to hold things together, and would like to be able to feel a little more in control and maybe be able to relax a little bit on the wagon instead of always feeling like I'm on the edge of messing up. Does that make sense????

Anyhow, I've been reading along. I'm still mostly here, just a little busy right now

Rose, so glad you checked in here! I'm attempting g-f bread in my breadmaker today...thought of you! Hang in there

Lisa and Karen

Thanks Deb

Whew its been a long day here. Nothing eventful just long and drawn out. Ryan wasnt feeling so good. He got a bit sunburned on his face today. My friend was watching him and had him swimming for 3 hours and didnt reapply the sunscreen. Ryan is white as a ghost so he needs to have it rubbed on every 1 1/2 or so. I think she realized that after the fact and Im sure without me even saying anything she will know for next time. He was saying he didnt feel good and he was tired and had a headache so I gave him lots of fluids and a little cuddling and he went off to sleep.

Now I am heading to bed myself. I am still beat from the weekend. My parents were talking about going to the shore on sat. for the day but they didnt invite us. Im hoping they ask if we want to come along Gosh that would be heaven...two wkends in a row at the beach. Will see!

If not we have this thing in our area called sportsfest. It goes friday-Sunday. They have every sport you could think of going on. Golf, frisbee golf, basketball, baseball, beach volleyball, hockey, wrestling, etc. Its tournament style. We may try to catch some of that. Sun they have prof wrestling like WWE but the amatuer version. Ryan has gotten really into WWE the past few months and although I am not thrilled about that my dh is. So he wants to take him to watch.

So either way I am looking forward to our weekend. Gosh I love summer...so much to do.

Lindsay, sunburn just sucks no mater what age!! OUCh! Hope Ryan is feeling better today (even if he is still red). I love the beach so any moment with toes inthe sand ROCKS! Hope you get to go!

Good Tuesday morning

Just a short note now. I have to run and get some bloodwork done for my check up on Thursday.


Don't forget to send in your weights for last week. I plan on doing stats tonight.

It has been pretty quiet here . Dh and ds came home on Sunday night. I spent part of the weekend and yesterday working on costumes for a community theater. The director is the same director I worked with this past spring at the local high school. They are doing Hairspray. I now have 2 free tickets for the 10 hours I have volunteered. Not bad and it was a lot of fun. I still have 3 dresses to shorten this morning.

It is going to be very hot here today. Dh and I are planing on going to a movie to cool off. Yes we have no AC. It is only on days like this that we really feel it. We usually have a sea breeze since we are less than 2 miles from the beach and the house is surounded by old trees so we get lots of shade.


Happy Belated Birthday to SarahMay, Lisa and Karen!

Off to the lab.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Thanks Dona! I hope you find many places to stay cool today. I have to head to the library and B&N...2 cool places

good morning losers!

oh man it's going to be a scorcher today. i don't know what to do with the kiddo. i really should get us out of the house or else we'll go crazy. maybe go to the pool? but it'sss soooo hooottttt i don't wanna move!

you know those people who are like, "oh i lose weight in the summer because i'm never hungry when i'm hot" ?? yeah, not me.

DH is in arkansas until tomorrow morning. i think he is experiencing major culture shock. he called me last night to tell me all about the hunting gear that he saw at the sam's club down there. LOL! that's my born and raised queens man! he was like, "it was so weird! growing up i knew if i saw any gun i should RUN!"

Lol! I think I gain weight in the summer...so much ice cream to eat!!

I went to college in Ohio so our local stores had guns and such (and the local public schools had off for the first day of hunting season!) It was really strange to hear that since we don't quite have that in Northern NJ!!

Good Morning Everyone!!! Its a beautiful day outside here today...well thats if you consider hot and humid beautiful At least the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.

Today is a great day to focus on our health...what day isnt great right????

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

I think I am a really good listener. Even if I dont know exactly what to say I am always there to listen. Actually at work sometimes I feel like I should have a name tag on my door that says Dr Phil.

Have a great day all. I will not get on until late afternoon with replies but I will be back as soon as I can. Unfortunately work gets in my way

I said my oath...now for the follow through!!

I think I am really good with teenagers. I work with them everyday and I think I understand them and can help them understand themselves.

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I'm pleased to say I ran 2 miles, did 2 miles on the elliptical and lifted weights this morning! It's so nice to have it out of the way!

And you all, if you get a chance, google Miss South Carolina. She lost 110 pounds and won the crown. She looks like an ok role model. Yes, she is a skinny minnie now, but she talks about moderation and realizing that food is part of our lives and of course sometimes we celebrate and enjoy food. But it's about moderation. And she talked about losing the weight for herself. She was on GMA today--her platform, eating healthy and fighting obesity. She is just as cute as can be!

Connie--where are you???? I hope you are doing ok and enjoying that trip countdown.

Miss SC looks to be a great role model!! Wow! It is really rare for a platform to be eating healthy AND be a "beauty queen" who wasn't always a size 2
Good for her!

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Thank You!
for all the birthday wishes!! I had a really relaxing day. Got Brian off to his first day of his summer job, had a cup of decaf coffee and egg white on the deck....went back to bed for 2 hours of sleep! I got to the pool by 1pm and was there until 4pm. Showered and got ready for dinner. Had dinner with my parents (they got me a bedroom set for my birthday!!!). Brian took me to Red Mango for dessert where I had a coconut and pineapple mix with mini chocolate chips! YUM! It was such a great day!

Today is going to be pretty hot so I am going to skip the pool until later in the day and run some errands (get a book from the library, pick up my g-f magazine at B&N, food shopping, etc) in the cool air conditioned car!

Better get my butt in gear! I promise to drink my water today (after I finish my coffee )

Oh, we are still debating the whole "where do we stay" deal. If my sister does get pregnant and has another kiddo, the baby will be around 1 or so when we go. She wants to be on the monorail so we may compromise on Wilderness Lodge in the 2 bedroom villa....AH!! We may just wait until 2012 before we book anything...!

Have a great day loves and make great choices!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! i can tell today is going to be one of those days!!!

took thomas out in the jogger for a walk. i stuck on his stroller fan, he had snacks and a drink. i barely made it half a lap and he was screaming in the stroller! i had to turn around and go home. of course when i get home he decides he doesn't mind the stroller. wound up walking to the store for bread and cheese. i'm happy that i walked a little over 3 miles but it was not peaceful and it was hot.

get home and get in the shower. thomas usually plays with the sink while i shower. i can see him so it's fine. of course he found a cup and filled the cup about 20 times and DUMPED IT ON THE FLOOR! ugh. the dog ate a bunch of his toys. made a smoothie and my SECOND BLENDER exploded. the glass didn't break but it separated from the bottom sending my smoothie all over the kitchen. dog and kid ran through it. white dog is now pink and kid slipped and fell hard on his butt. and i'm EXHAUSTED since kiddo decided to wake up at 4:45.

wah, stop complaining nancy. it's only 10 am and i'm spent. i just want to lay on the couch and read DIS trip reports. and eat bon bons. i'm not exactly sure what a bon bon is but i want one.

 

[tigger813]

And I thought today was going to be a fun one!!!!! WRONGG!!!!!

As I was taking some cardboard into the garage I noticed maggots all over the floor! UGH!!!!! Ash and I have taken everything out of the garage and sprayed the whole garage and it is now drying and airing out! What a mess!!!!! Good thing I was planning on going to the transfer station today! UGH!!!!! I had to postpone my client until Thursday but that was fine with him too. I'm tired, hot, dirty and aggravated beyond aggravated!

Taking Izzie to meet a friend at the lake in about 30 minutes and then Ash and I will get working on the garage again. We have to go to the transfer station and then I'm treating her to lunch as she has been a big help. Then we will come home and make some cookies for her best friend who just just home from Disney yesterday. We will drop them off when we go pick up Izzie and then hopefully visit the library and Ash's friend.

Burgers on the grill for supper!

Looking forward to a day with the family tomorrow! Off to Patriot Place and the Wrentham Outlets for new sneakers and soccer game and Cars 2 and a nice meal!

Well, I need to get cleaned up a bit before taking Izzie to the lake.

TTFN

 

[pjlla]

Happy Tuesday morning friends! I'm sorry that I've been so MIA!! Life has been kind of busy, so my computer time has definitely fallen by the wayside.

I will be honest and say that my weigh-in last Friday was a disappointment. I KNOW I said on Thursday that I was happy with the choices I made over the July 4th holiday and would be okay with whatever the scale said, but when push came to shove, the number on the scale threw me for a loop. I keep trying to not let it affect me MENTALLY so much, but it just does.

I had one of those "screw it" kind of days on Saturday, but regrouped my thinking and started fresh on Sunday morning.... lots of decaf green tea, fruit, exercise, measuring EVERYTHING that I eat.... not feeling much slimmer today, but at least I know I am doing the right things.

That said, I've dropped my strict SB addition to my WW plan. I found that limiting my carbs to such a big degree was making me crave carbs all the more. I truly think that the SB changes definitely helped me drop a few pounds that I was struggling with, but now that I've added some carbs back in, it feels like the belly fat has returned with a vengeance. But I think it was unrealistic (at least for me) to limit my carbs to such a significant degree for LIFE and I am trying hard to keep reminding myself that we are all trying to find a plan that works FOR LIFE!! WW is that plan for me.

I will try to find some time today to pop on later and catch up a bit with you all..... I really miss the chatter! ......................P

 

[glss1/2fll]

Pamela-sorry you're feeling a big discouraged, but know that you will use that WW plan for life to continue to be the healthy you you are

BronxNancy-hang in there!!!!

QOTD: I think I get along well with everybody, even people nobody else does. I can usually just smile and get through the day. The problem comes when people ask me what I think! I always ask them to seriously consider if they really want to know, because although I try to be diplomatic, it usually comes out both barrels! Which then surprises them!

So I got up and went to my 5:45 AM class at the Y, came home and had some oatmeal, then took the dog for a walk with my girlfriend. Just had some hot cocoa and a bagel and will soon do some dusting, then maybe read my book before DS2's ortho appt. Soaked some navy beans last night so should probably see when I need to start that soup. Today is cloudy and rainy and yucky, so a perfect dinner!

Stay cool all you Losers having hot weather; I am jealous!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

shawn - you will appreciate this - DH just called me from arkansas:

"quick! i'm at a chick-fil-a! what should i get??"

LOL! i'm so jealous of him! we need to move south. not quite arkansas-south but south enough where there's a chick fil a close!

 

[SettinSail]

Shawn--our Y has a 30 min limit, but unless it's really crowded they don't enforce it. Surely they don't expect you to get off if no one is waiting. I hope your Dad is ok

True, but after 30 mins the cool down period begins and the speed drops to around 1/2......I guess I will just have to learn how to restart it and get it back up to the speed I was at quickly so I will only lose 10-20 seconds or so.
Just a PITA but I think it's a good policy for when it's crowded.

Dad is still in the hospital, my sis thinks one of his medications that was increased is making him very anxious and it's showing up as a heart issue. We **think** he is OK and they are just being cautious. Not sure if he will spend another night there yet.

Glad your life is busy! Life is dull when it's not busy!

DH is in arkansas until tomorrow morning. i think he is experiencing major culture shock. he called me last night to tell me all about the hunting gear that he saw at the sam's club down there. LOL! that's my born and raised queens man! he was like, "it was so weird! growing up i knew if i saw any gun i should RUN!"

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

Took the oath! I'm not sure about exercise today either - sooooo HOT here and my legs are sore from getting back in action yesterday. Also, yikes, I am meeting a friend after her work for drinks and HH type food. Will have to be very careful!

I think my most positive trait is that I am a very caring person. I can not stand by and not help out. Sometimes you get burned out offering too much of yourself but I would feel worse if I didn't try to make a difference in my small way.

Nancy--you mean everyone doesn't have guns at their Walmart/Sam's club????

This was my first thought too

I'll have to google Miss SC, sounds very inspiring

Then, I want to weigh 25 pounds for the Tinker Bell Half in January.

OK, I have a SERIOUS problem with this goal weight ~!!!!!!

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! i can tell today is going to be one of those days!!!

OMG Nancy All this before 10 am! I'm glad you are young and healthy and can handle all this-----when does DH get back home ???
Soon I hope

And I thought today was going to be a fun one!!!!! WRONGG!!!!!

YUCK Enjoy your day out tomorrow!

I had one of those "screw it" kind of days on Saturday, but regrouped my thinking and started fresh on Sunday morning.... lots of decaf green tea, fruit, exercise, measuring EVERYTHING that I eat.... not feeling much slimmer today, but at least I know I am doing the right things.

That said, I've dropped my strict SB addition to my WW plan.

Glad you were able to get yourself back in the game! It's so mental isn't is? I hear you about making this a lifetime plan and think you made a wise choice. Maybe that strict addidtion is something you could turn to a few times here and there if you need to jolt your system for a few days in the future. I've been frustruated lately too, been so good with eating but seeing very little results. Don't feel like exercising in this heat (even indoors) but I am going to have to step that up to see any sizeable results I guess.


Soooooo hot here today. Just had my CORRECT dryer delivered, there was a huge mix-up with my original order and they had to send us a display model to use for a few days. It has to run through a 45 minute cycle first thing and when that is done my sister with the broken arm needs me to drive her around on her errands. I hope after a week or two she will get the OK to drive again. She wants to drive now and thinks it would be OK but since the DR told her not to and she's on HEAVY drugs for a big part of the day, we are not letting her! If Dad has to spend another night in the hospital, my other sis is going to stay with him so Mom can come home for the night. I know she's anxious about their dog and she spends every morning from 6-9am working in her yard so I know she will be worried about all her plants in this heat.

Have a great day all:wizard

 

[SettinSail]

shawn - you will appreciate this - DH just called me from arkansas:

"quick! i'm at a chick-fil-a! what should i get??"

LOL! i'm so jealous of him! we need to move south. not quite arkansas-south but south enough where there's a chick fil a close!

Ha! What did you tell him to get? I like everything there, the original sandwich, the grilled sandwich, the chicken strips, yum!

I really thought it was a nationwide chain

Sounds like you need to move back to NC

 

[donac]

shawn - you will appreciate this - DH just called me from arkansas:

"quick! i'm at a chick-fil-a! what should i get??"

LOL! i'm so jealous of him! we need to move south. not quite arkansas-south but south enough where there's a chick fil a close!

We have them down here in Monmouth county. Only about 1 1/2 hours out of the city.

 

[momofdjc]

So raise your right hand and repeat after me:

I (state your name) promise to drink at least 64 oz of water today. To get some form of exercise in even if its a short walk. To eat my fruit and veggies and avoid all of the junky temptations that get thrown my way. and most of all I will be positive about myself and I will take a moment to reflect on what a great person I am.

Ok now that you all took the healthy oath of the day you should have no problems.


Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

One positive thing about me - I try to be involved with my kids activities. Earlier this year we were at DS15 high school baseball game and I was playing catch with DS7, one of the team members said to DS15 - "Dude, your mom is playing catch!" He was very suprised about it - DS was like it's no big deal.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

in to say we have Chick fil A in MA, too....

I'm up to my ears in kid company this week, so not on the DIS much -- hope everyone is doing well and enjoying Lindsay's fabulous questions!

Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

I'm able to change gears and think outside of the box quickly. No one likes change, but I can do it. I will whine, but I will still do a good job of making it work

Monday July 11, 2011 QOTD:
What is motivating you to loose weight? Is there a specific goal in sight (wedding,vacation,running,etc.) or are you just wanting to get healthy?

I have a Half in about 3 weeks, I'm not nearly as motivated as I should be! I do want to get healthy, and I want to run the 2012 Princess at least 20 lbs lighter than 2011, which I really need to get a move on

Super Happy Belated to Lisah, Karen and Sarah May!

Maria

 

[bellebookworm9]

DH is in arkansas until tomorrow morning. i think he is experiencing major culture shock. he called me last night to tell me all about the hunting gear that he saw at the sam's club down there. LOL! that's my born and raised queens man! he was like, "it was so weird! growing up i knew if i saw any gun i should RUN!"

Haha when I first arrived in the tiny, middle-of-nowhere town where my college is, I was so shocked and disturbed to see stuffed bears, bobcats, and wolves on the tops of the bike racks in WalMart!

Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

Took the oath, although now it's almost 4pm. I did eat fruits and veggies today, I've drink nearly 64 oz of water and will keep on drinking, and I really hope to do C25K today.

I'm really good at playing the flute and planning Disney vacations. I'd also say I'm pretty intelligent.

I really thought it was a nationwide chain

We don't have them in Western New York. I fully intend to stop at the one in the Orlando airport in October, though!


My eating choices were fine today. Like I said above, my goal is to do some C25K, mixed in with the HOURS of homework I need to do tonight. (Why did I think it was a good idea to take my first 300-level class online, during the summer, while working full time? )

So, when I was hired for this job, I was told that I was going to be a teacher's aide at a specific location about 25 minutes north of my house, and that my hours would be 8am-3:15pm. Two weeks ago at orientation, I was told I was going to be a "floater" at this specific location, filling in when regular aides were on lunch or what not. Yesterday morning, I was told that tomorrow (today) I was "going to East Aurora because I live in Orchard Park." East Aurora is 25 minutes east of my house. Yesterday afternoon, I was informed that I am a "substitute" and as such my hours are now actually 8am-3pm (keep in mind that they already take 45 minutes unpaid lunch from that time).

I arrived at the East Aurora site at 7:40 this morning. At 8:20, the teacher received a phone call saying that I was now being asked to go to another site in Lakeview, 30 minutes SOUTH of my house, and nowhere near where I currently was. Well, I don't have a car, so I couldn't go. If this keeps up, I don't know how much longer I'm going to be able to keep this job, since 3-4 days per week I am reliant on my mom and grandma for transportation, and it's not fair to them (or me) to drive all over the county. I am not a happy camper right now. I know I should be grateful to have a job at all, but this is not at all what I expected, or what I was told in the first place.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hang in there Gretchen! I hope the job stuff works out.

Nancy--first let me give you a big hug. Then let me say I was totally when I read about your blender. It was truly one of those this can't possible be happening moments! You are going to have to just hand Thomas and the dog to John when he comes home and go out and pretend you are having a beer!

Pamela--I had a lot of trouble after I came off of south beach. I think I was just too strict with the carbs. It worked great for Mike, but I had such a rebound gain. Hang in there.

******
We are having a big old thunderstorm which is good, cause that means I don't have to water tonight! The low this morning only got down to 84 and the high was around a 100 I think, so I'm hoping it cools off a bit!

I just want to say, I am really impressed with how many folks are sticking with this this summer. By the end of the challenge last year we were down to maybe 10 people who were regularly posting--and I might be exaggerating.

Ok, have a great OP evening everyone!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Hang in there Gretchen! I hope the job stuff works out.

Nancy--first let me give you a big hug. Then let me say I was totally when I read about your blender. It was truly one of those this can't possible be happening moments! You are going to have to just hand Thomas and the dog to John when he comes home and go out and pretend you are having a beer!

Pamela--I had a lot of trouble after I came off of south beach. I think I was just too strict with the carbs. It worked great for Mike, but I had such a rebound gain. Hang in there.

******
We are having a big old thunderstorm which is good, cause that means I don't have to water tonight! The low this morning only got down to 84 and the high was around a 100 I think, so I'm hoping it cools off a bit!

I just want to say, I am really impressed with how many folks are sticking with this this summer. By the end of the challenge last year we were down to maybe 10 people who were regularly posting--and I might be exaggerating.

Ok, have a great OP evening everyone!

yeah, it was one of those things that you just have to laugh about. it just takes the rest of the day to be able to laugh! i think the bottom just wasn't on tight enough...i hope!

the LOW was 84?? omg that is hot! i just checked the weather channel and it's saying it should get down to 74 here overnight. tomorrow's high is 89 but then tomorrow night's low is in the 60s! nice!

******

i told DH to get the fried chicken sandwich, waffle fries and a sweet tea from chick fil a. he loved it! his flight from arkansas just took off waaaay late. it's going to atlanta and i have a sinking feeling he may be stuck there for the night.

so...: after nap today it was still way too hot to do much of anything but i wanted to get out at least for a little. took thomas to carvel for some ice cream. got a small swirl with sprinkles. yeah, we each got our own. probably could have just shared. but, i'm an only child. i don't like to share. lol!

i wanted to share a "cookie" recipe that i found. i made them hoping i could get thomas to eat them as he seems to not eat anything. 2 c. quaker oats, 1/2 c. peanut butter, 1/2 c. applesauce, and some cinnamon (i only had apple pie spice but close enough). mix it all together and roll it into little balls. refrigerate. you can smush them to look like cookies if you want. but i like things in ball form (um, that's what she said??). anyway, they are good. no sugar and pretty healthy! i have been having a couple pre- and post- workouts for energy. thought i'd share

 

[tiki23]

Tuesday July 12, 2011 QOTD:
What is one positive thing about yourself. What do you like most that really makes you proud to be you?

Sometimes its hard to figure out my good qualities so I try hard to make others happy and to point out their good qualities. I also try to give unexpected compliments - they can really make a person's day (or week!)