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

[mommyof2Pirates]

CC- Got your PM and I replied. You are a sweetheart.

Hello Folks,

I still feel like my life is on overdrive and I cant seem to slow it down. Work is so completely overwhelming that I can not even believe how fast the day goes. I guess that is a good thing but I wish my evenings would be a bit less hectic.

I am just trying to get through it all and unfortunately one thing that is slacking is my planning of meals and my weight. I just cant seem to get it together. I have been eating alot of meals at my parents because they pick up ryan for me and by the time I get to their house and get him home its already 630-7 so its easier just to eat there. I have no energy to even make dinner so I appreciate my moms help.

I would love to say things will slow down soon but ryan starts football from 6p-8p every night starting next wk so its just going to get worse.

I think this wkend will be time to get it all organized. So If I am not on here as much it isnt because I dont want to be its just that something has to give.

I hope you all are doing well and for those who are struggling hang in there.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh this summer diet/healthy living/lifestyle change thing has been an epic fail!!!
I can not for the life of me hit my stride. Food is a PITA and I ain't talkin about bread!!

So my big, um...... thing (can't come up with a better word) was "I'll work out and get my butt in gear when DD is in school full time" ......excuse!!! that's the word!
Well hello there kindergarten! At the end of August she will be in school all day, which means all the kids will be out of the house between 8:30 and 2:30. So, I need a game plan. I've already decided that I'm keeping one day a week dedicated to crafting (as long as the house is clean). What I need is a food, cleaning, and workout plan.

The kids want me to make them lunch every day (well except for DS15), so I need some good but quick options for them. And I need something for me so I don't go out to eat every day.

So far I have:
One day a week for errands
one day a week for crafting

need to squeeze in laundry, cleaning, lawn/yard work, sorting and purging, painting (the inside of the house, not art )

any ideas on how to start off on the right foot?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

And thanks for the warm welcome back!! Glad I could make someone LOL today!

We were in NYC this past weekend and while I did ok, the stairs at the Natural History Museum and the subway did me in. I haven't had issues with stairs since the spring challenge. So that tells me how far I've fallen off the wagon.

 

[mikamah]

If anyone feels "stuck" try adding HH back into your week!

Thanks for the reminder. I did them friday, but haven't gotten into the habit yet.

We're back from the races. We had a great time. We watched 3 days of racing and did all of the activities at the sponsor booths. Hunter won a pair of tickets to Friday's race, Colby won the best decorated car in the pinewood derby and Chris and I each won a $50 gift card in a AAA relay race. Hunter also did about 80 push ups trying to win tickets to yesterday's race, but there were a few people that did more than him. We were super proud and impressed. We walked miles upon miles from the camper to the track multiple times a day, not to mention the 80 plus stairs to and from our seats. I think I'm up about a lb as we ate lots of bbq. We basically had a gas grill and a griddle that fits on the grill. No electricity. The public restroom with showers was only about 1/2 mile from the camper so I walked their instead of porta potties

Sounds like a really fun weekend.

What am I doing tomorrow you ask?

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING..

Ok, Kristina, I'm holding you to this. Come back on here tomorrow night and let us know how you enjoyed your totally relaxing day.

IToday was bad. Suffice it to say, I stopped at Dunkin Donuts during lunch, Tim Horton's on the way to the Drs, and had pizza for dinner. I was thinking about staying at school for lunch (I did eat what I packed) but for unknown reasons the staffroom is not air conditioned. It was too hot today for that nonsense, so I went for a drive in the car, and went to Dunkin' Donuts. I also don't have time to exercise tonight, so I'm really hoping I can do that tomorrow.

We all have those days. Tomorrow is a new day, and we can start fresh again!!

Oh, and you were right, my scale does take a battery I opened it, but it's some weird 3V flat thing that looks like a giant watch battery. I'll have to hit up CVS to see if they have them there.

Thanks for the pointer coach I felt so silly, I had to mention it to DH who laughed and said, she's probably right. Guess he didn't think of it either

Too funny.

Yeah I'm trying to figure out when I can take him back. Maybe Friday morning when we're both off. I heard it's supposed to hit 100 this weekend.
So, I'm about to do my Zumba on the Wii. I have to say I'm rather aggrevated. My mid section is not looking well these days, and I've been working out now. I just don't get it some days. But, I'm not giving up! I'll keep plugging away and see where I am on Friday.

It's going to be a hot week. I broke down tonight and put my ac in my bedroom window. I'm feeling a little chilly right now, and I love it.
You really do look great, Sue, and I hope you see some improvement in your midsection from all your exercise you've been doing.

Evening All!

Today was a much more OP day than yesterday. I had a run in with cookie dough yesterday. I've done much worse, though, so I should be proud of myself. I am, but I know I could have done better. Today was a good day. I baked brownies for work and didn't eat too many. I am where I should be for calories, so overall, today was a good day. I just need to work in that dairy. I will have a glass of milk tomorrow morning!

yay for more op days in your future!!

I am just trying to get through it all and unfortunately one thing that is slacking is my planning of meals and my weight. I just cant seem to get it together. I have been eating alot of meals at my parents because they pick up ryan for me and by the time I get to their house and get him home its already 630-7 so its easier just to eat there. I have no energy to even make dinner so I appreciate my moms help.

I would love to say things will slow down soon but ryan starts football from 6p-8p every night starting next wk so its just going to get worse.

I think this wkend will be time to get it all organized. So If I am not on here as much it isnt because I dont want to be its just that something has to give.

We totally understand. It's hard to juggle everything some times. I forgot michael will start football next week too. Oh my. Hang in there. Hope things settle down for you soon.

Oh this summer diet/healthy living/lifestyle change thing has been an epic fail!!!
I can not for the life of me hit my stride. Food is a PITA and I ain't talkin about bread!!

So my big, um...... thing (can't come up with a better word) was "I'll work out and get my butt in gear when DD is in school full time" ......excuse!!! that's the word!
Well hello there kindergarten! At the end of August she will be in school all day, which means all the kids will be out of the house between 8:30 and 2:30. So, I need a game plan. I've already decided that I'm keeping one day a week dedicated to crafting (as long as the house is clean). What I need is a food, cleaning, and workout plan.

The kids want me to make them lunch every day (well except for DS15), so I need some good but quick options for them. And I need something for me so I don't go out to eat every day.

So far I have:
One day a week for errands
one day a week for crafting

need to squeeze in laundry, cleaning, lawn/yard work, sorting and purging, painting (the inside of the house, not art )

any ideas on how to start off on the right foot?

It is easier when they are all in school, that's for sure, but I'm sure your days will fill up with lots to do. How about a plan for some exercise first thing when the kids are gone, 2-3 days a week? I plan to get out on my later work mornings when school is in session, weather permitting. I like that you are taking a day for crafting, I'm sure that is good for the soul, and it's hard to snack when you're working on crafts.

Good evening everyone.

When I was posting earlier, my friend called and we were planning to go camping this weekend at Old Orchard beach, but hadn't made reservations, so she called, and there was nothing available at our usual campground. So she came over, and we went online searching, and ended up most of the campgrounds there were booked. One guy we talked to told us it's because all of Canada closes down for 3-4 weeks starting this weekend, and they all come down to Old Orchard beach. Hard to believe the whole country of canada can fit in that little beach town.
We're going to go to Wells ME instead, it's a little closer, and the campground is 1 mile from the beach, and has a shuttle to the beach, and a pool, so hopefully it will be nice enough.
We usually go at the end of august, so that's the difference. July is busier, what with canada closing down and all. Good to know for next year.

Well, I didn't journal again. I'm not setting a good example here, am I. I will never give up, though, so that is something.

Off to do the dishes and head to bed, in my nice cool bedroom. Have a good evening everyone!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Mikamah - Thanks for the literal laugh out loud I just did. After the exhausting physical and emotional day I had I needed that.

To make a really long story short my best friend is on the verge of losing me as a friend. Yes, granted she has been there for me since Josh and Maddie died back in 08 but I can't take her sarcasm toward the cleanliness of my house anymore. Its like she thinks that its been 3.5 years since their passing that she can make jabs about the cleanliness of my house and that it won't bother me.

Well, newsflash! It does and I'm sick of her smart a** comments. Last October it was "I need to hire you a maid." I said something to her then to which she just came off with the "Oh I was just kidding, lighten up." Then a few weekends ago it was "Wow, you have a lot of stuff in your house for just 2 people." I (calmly) reminded her that yes in a way 4 people are living in my house. I still have all of Josh and Maddie's things.

I'm sick of the passive aggressive attitude she is taking and it has to stop and now. I'm not dealing with it anymore. I have enough on my plate I don't need this crap. One of my widow friends asked me if maybe it was her way of showing she is upset that I'm moving. I quickly put that theory to rest because its been going on since last winter (before we even had thought about moving to FL).

I've repeatedly told her "Look your coming to visit me and not make comments on whether my house is clean or not. If you don't like it then there's the door don't let it hit you in the butt on the way out." Well, obviously its not bothering her that bad because she keeps coming over but yet still making comments that make me want to slap the tar out of her.

Many of my widow friends have suggested that the next time she comes over and makes a snide comment that I need to hand her the cleaning supplies and tell her "Alright if it bothers you that much then get to work." I just can't handle this right now. I'm under enough stress as it is. Between all the cleaning and the aggravation of her crap I was having chest pain today and that's the last freaking thing I need. I think tomorrow not only am I not doing anything I'm turning all the phones off.

 

[trinaweena]

Today I ate healthy. I counted calories. I drank water. I told that chocolate bar NO! AND I WENT TO THE GYM!!! I did day 3 week 5 of C25K which was 20 minutes and I feel pretty great! And I've never run on the treadmill EVER (I prefer to run outside but its not in the cards this week). Here's the thing about my gym. It's really nice. I mean REALLY nice. It's got a pool, free classes, all the machines you could want, personal training, childcare (not that i need that thank god), the works. But i'm so intimidated by the gym. Even though mine is all old people! (And when i say old im talking 60s - 70s). But I feel like i am too fat too out of shape to take advantage of what they offer. Usually I work out at night there but i even stopped doing that. Well I'm hoping tonight was the start of something new! I used the women's center and it was empty which was so nice and also found out that im eligibale for a free session of personal training! I'm hoping if i can feel better about going to the gym i may feel good about taking a class. and i found a work out outfit i actually look skinny in!!!

Today for breakfast was the usual, yogurt and special k and some strawberries. Tomorrow I might do scrambeled eggs with mushrooms and spinach and peppers, i havent had anything besides cereal for breakfast in over a month. Lunch was an amazing tuna sandwhich on sandwhich thins, with pickles and spinach, with carrots and cucumbers on the side and some crackers and hummus. Dinner was fish with brown rice and salad. After my work out I had a protein bar. Tomorrow I'm thinking the same think i had for lunch for dinner because that tuna sandwhich was so good i wanted to marry it, and a salad for lunch right before i had to work at 1.

I'm trying to get back on track, I'M DETERMINED TO LOOSE THIS WEEK!

Oh an i wanted to answer the favorite movies question...I have many but just a few:
- Lady and the Tramp
- Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz
- Young Frankenstein
- Casablanca
-Empire Strikes Back
- Philidelphia story
- Dr Strangelove
-Singing in the Rain
- Guys and Dolls
-Sound of Music
- anything monty python or marx brothers
- lord of the rings
- death at a funeral (the british version)

So many more (I REALLY like tv and movies) If i said all the shows i watched we'd be here all day!

Now its time to read more game of thrones. Anyone else read this series or watch the hbo series?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

WOW, I can't believe she said that to you. Maybe one day you will get rid of the kids things and maybe you'll keep it forever, but that is up to you not anyone else!! It's hard enough to pack those memories up to move let alone pack them up forever. That was totally uncalled for and you can tell her I said that!!

If it were me I'd tell her don't let the door hit her on the way out, if you give her the option to "clean" she may see that as cart blanche to purge thinking you can't handle it.

 

[glss1/2fll]

any ideas on how to start off on the right foot?

When my kiddos were little I took 2 classes back to back at the Y. The first was a weight lifting class and afterwards a step class. I dropped the kids off at school then worked out 3 times a week. It was just totally me time for 2 hours. Then I'd come home and start all the fun stuff like laundry (well I usually got that started before I left) and housework and grocery shopping.

Are you talking school lunches or summer lunches? I think it was school. I make everything but the sandwich the night before and it sits on the counter. The youngest has had free lunch at his middle school (love Title I) but the high schooler always wanted a juice pouch (100%), a dessert, an applesauce/fruit cup, chips (ugh--I bought big bags of what he liked and put a serving size in a baggie) and a PB&J. Very boring, but easy to assemble ahead of time. And no, I have no idea why I am doing this and not him! Now the youngest starts high school so we'll see what he wants for lunches. He's probably willing to bring an actual lunchbag so can have a much wider variety since I can throw in some blue ice. There's just no time to get a hot lunch. Way too many kids.

I hope you have fun with your craft days. I had said that's what I was going to do this summer and it hasn't happened yet!

 

[satorifound]

What is HH?

 

[my3princes]

Thanks for the reminder. I did them friday, but haven't gotten into the habit yet.

Sounds like a really fun weekend.

Ok, Kristina, I'm holding you to this. Come back on here tomorrow night and let us know how you enjoyed your totally relaxing day.

We all have those days. Tomorrow is a new day, and we can start fresh again!!

Too funny.

It's going to be a hot week. I broke down tonight and put my ac in my bedroom window. I'm feeling a little chilly right now, and I love it.
You really do look great, Sue, and I hope you see some improvement in your midsection from all your exercise you've been doing.

yay for more op days in your future!!

We totally understand. It's hard to juggle everything some times. I forgot michael will start football next week too. Oh my. Hang in there. Hope things settle down for you soon.

It is easier when they are all in school, that's for sure, but I'm sure your days will fill up with lots to do. How about a plan for some exercise first thing when the kids are gone, 2-3 days a week? I plan to get out on my later work mornings when school is in session, weather permitting. I like that you are taking a day for crafting, I'm sure that is good for the soul, and it's hard to snack when you're working on crafts.

Good evening everyone.

When I was posting earlier, my friend called and we were planning to go camping this weekend at Old Orchard beach, but hadn't made reservations, so she called, and there was nothing available at our usual campground. So she came over, and we went online searching, and ended up most of the campgrounds there were booked. One guy we talked to told us it's because all of Canada closes down for 3-4 weeks starting this weekend, and they all come down to Old Orchard beach. Hard to believe the whole country of canada can fit in that little beach town.
We're going to go to Wells ME instead, it's a little closer, and the campground is 1 mile from the beach, and has a shuttle to the beach, and a pool, so hopefully it will be nice enough.
We usually go at the end of august, so that's the difference. July is busier, what with canada closing down and all. Good to know for next year.

Well, I didn't journal again. I'm not setting a good example here, am I. I will never give up, though, so that is something.

Off to do the dishes and head to bed, in my nice cool bedroom. Have a good evening everyone!

Are you staying at Bayleys's? We like that campground though it is pricey and the mosquitos are huge . We've stayed in Wells many times.

What is HH?

Healthy Habits or Hilton Head depending on the context

I'm off to work.

 

[mikamah]

Mikamah - Thanks for the literal laugh out loud I just did. After the exhausting physical and emotional day I had I needed that.

To make a really long story short my best friend is on the verge of losing me as a friend. Yes, granted she has been there for me since Josh and Maddie died back in 08 but I can't take her sarcasm toward the cleanliness of my house anymore. Its like she thinks that its been 3.5 years since their passing that she can make jabs about the cleanliness of my house and that it won't bother me.

Well, newsflash! It does and I'm sick of her smart a** comments. Last October it was "I need to hire you a maid." I said something to her then to which she just came off with the "Oh I was just kidding, lighten up." Then a few weekends ago it was "Wow, you have a lot of stuff in your house for just 2 people." I (calmly) reminded her that yes in a way 4 people are living in my house. I still have all of Josh and Maddie's things.

I'm sick of the passive aggressive attitude she is taking and it has to stop and now. I'm not dealing with it anymore. I have enough on my plate I don't need this crap. One of my widow friends asked me if maybe it was her way of showing she is upset that I'm moving. I quickly put that theory to rest because its been going on since last winter (before we even had thought about moving to FL).

I've repeatedly told her "Look your coming to visit me and not make comments on whether my house is clean or not. If you don't like it then there's the door don't let it hit you in the butt on the way out." Well, obviously its not bothering her that bad because she keeps coming over but yet still making comments that make me want to slap the tar out of her.

Many of my widow friends have suggested that the next time she comes over and makes a snide comment that I need to hand her the cleaning supplies and tell her "Alright if it bothers you that much then get to work." I just can't handle this right now. I'm under enough stress as it is. Between all the cleaning and the aggravation of her crap I was having chest pain today and that's the last freaking thing I need. I think tomorrow not only am I not doing anything I'm turning all the phones off.

That is just rude and ignorant. Not that you should need to but have you outright told her how much she is hurting you and your feelings when she says things like that? Last year when I first started running and planning on doing the half marathon, my sister would make little jokes about it sometimes, and I'd laugh, but really they hurt, and one day I seriously told her that it made me feel bad, and I would appreciate it if she would support me, and she never made another snide comment about it. If you're like me, she may take your replies back as more of a joke, and not realize how bad she is making you feel.
You best be taking today off from everything.

Today I ate healthy. I counted calories. I drank water. I told that chocolate bar NO! AND I WENT TO THE GYM!!! I did day 3 week 5 of C25K which was 20 minutes and I feel pretty great! And I've never run on the treadmill EVER (I prefer to run outside but its not in the cards this week). Here's the thing about my gym. It's really nice. I mean REALLY nice. It's got a pool, free classes, all the machines you could want, personal training, childcare (not that i need that thank god), the works. But i'm so intimidated by the gym. Even though mine is all old people! (And when i say old im talking 60s - 70s). But I feel like i am too fat too out of shape to take advantage of what they offer. Usually I work out at night there but i even stopped doing that. Well I'm hoping tonight was the start of something new! I used the women's center and it was empty which was so nice and also found out that im eligibale for a free session of personal training! I'm hoping if i can feel better about going to the gym i may feel good about taking a class. and i found a work out outfit i actually look skinny in!!!

Today for breakfast was the usual, yogurt and special k and some strawberries. Tomorrow I might do scrambeled eggs with mushrooms and spinach and peppers, i havent had anything besides cereal for breakfast in over a month. Lunch was an amazing tuna sandwhich on sandwhich thins, with pickles and spinach, with carrots and cucumbers on the side and some crackers and hummus. Dinner was fish with brown rice and salad. After my work out I had a protein bar. Tomorrow I'm thinking the same think i had for lunch for dinner because that tuna sandwhich was so good i wanted to marry it, and a salad for lunch right before i had to work at 1.

Nice job on getting to the gym. I chuckled when you said old people figuring they were my age. It's amazing how many older people, 60s-70s I meet at work who are healthy and active and go to the gym every day. The Y I went to years ago was full of older gentlemen in the morning when I'd go.
What kind of yogurt do you eat usually? I have found the greek yogurts much more filling in the mornings.

WOW, I can't believe she said that to you. Maybe one day you will get rid of the kids things and maybe you'll keep it forever, but that is up to you not anyone else!! It's hard enough to pack those memories up to move let alone pack them up forever. That was totally uncalled for and you can tell her I said that!!

If it were me I'd tell her don't let the door hit her on the way out, if you give her the option to "clean" she may see that as cart blanche to purge thinking you can't handle it.

Are you talking school lunches or summer lunches? I think it was school. I make everything but the sandwich the night before and it sits on the counter. The youngest has had free lunch at his middle school (love Title I) but the high schooler always wanted a juice pouch (100%), a dessert, an applesauce/fruit cup, chips (ugh--I bought big bags of what he liked and put a serving size in a baggie) and a PB&J. Very boring, but easy to assemble ahead of time. And no, I have no idea why I am doing this and not him! Now the youngest starts high school so we'll see what he wants for lunches. He's probably willing to bring an actual lunchbag so can have a much wider variety since I can throw in some blue ice. There's just no time to get a hot lunch. Way too many kids.

This summer, I'm being more organized with school lunches too. I'll pack a few days worth of fruit in bowls and baggies of cheezits, and it make the morning a little easier. When ds goes back to school, I'll let him buy lunch for a few weeks to take a break if he wants, but this past year, he didn't want to buy lunch as much as I didn't want to make it.

What is HH?

This is this weeks Healthy Habits. Hilton Head sounds lovely too, but we were talking about this yesterday.
Welcome to Healthy Habits!
My name is CC (like see-see) and I will be your Healthy Habits (HH) coach for the Summer 2011 BL Challenge. I big thank you to donac and jenanderson for showing me the ropes.

Here's How HH Works: Each week, there will be 2 "things" to do each day. You earn 1 point for each day you do each "thing." So, if you do each "thing" for all 7 days, you earn 14 points. There will also be 2 mini-challenges each week. You earn 1 point for each mini-challenge you complete for a total of 16 possible points each week. At the end of the week, please PM me your total points. Here is an example:

4/7 eating 2 fruits
3/7 drinking 6 8 oz. glasses of water
1/2 mini-challenges completed

I will post the top scores as well as a list of the participants each week on/about Tuesday. You have until Tuesday at 5 PM EST to send me your points. Everyone who participates (regardless of his/her total points) will be entered into the drawing for a prize. It will be something related to the week's HH. You will need to PM me your address so I can send you the prize. If you do not WISH to be entered into the prize drawing, please let me know.

Healthy Habits Week 7

For All 7 Days:
1. Journal your food. (You can decide what that means to you.)
2. Plan one meal at least one meal before it. (AKA: Breakfast the night before, or dinner by the time you are done eating lunch)

Mini-Challenge 1: Limit your caffeine to 2 or fewer servings at least 3 days.
Mini-Challenge 2: Try a new food or recipe.

Feel free to ask any questions! Have a great week!

P.S. I will post Week 5's results over the weekend. I don't remember where the week went. Again.

Are you staying at Bayleys's? We like that campground though it is pricey and the mosquitos are huge . We've stayed in Wells many times.



Healthy Habits or Hilton Head depending on the context

I'm off to work.

We have stayed at Bayleys the past 4 years, and they are booked solid. We've never had a problem getting a tent site there, but usually we go toward the end of august. We're staying in Wells at Wells Beach Resort Campground. It's right on rte 1, near mile road with the mini golf. I hope it's ok. I know it's bad to read reviews after you've booked something, but I went and did that. Complaints about the rudeness of employees, but the woman on the phone was very nice. I'm not going to worry about it. We go with my friend and her 3 kids, and all the kids are disappointed bayleys is full. It was just as expensive as Bayleys, so it should be good. Have you stayed there? Which beach in wells do you like the best? We have stayed at the Lafayette at the end of Mile road, and walked down to the getty out to the left but haven't been there in summer, only spring.

Guess I should get moving now. I'm back into the start the day off right with the journalling of food, but forget about it after work. Today I am determined to track all day.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[mikamah]

Tuesday 7/19/11 QOTD--Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?



I had been a couple time before I had ds, and did love it. We went with most of my family and our one nephew when he was five, and when I was pregnant I had always thought I'd take my kid for his 5th birthday, so that's what I had planned, and it was that trip that I fell in love with the place.
Ds turned 5 at cp and Tigger brought him his cake, and seeing everything through his eyes was just amazing. Also because he was afraid of most of the rides, I was able to see all the little touches that make wdw what is it. He loved meeting characters which I had never done other than chef mickey's and we had so much fun doing that. We were there at Christmas time, and prior to that trip he was terribly afraid of fireworks, so we just happened to be right in front of the castle after we got our wristbands for the christmas party and saw wishes and I was afraid he'd freak out and we's have to exit to one of the stores, but he stared in amazement and after he said, "that was awesome".

 

[satorifound]

This is this weeks Healthy Habits. Hilton Head sounds lovely too, but we were talking about this yesterday.
Welcome to Healthy Habits!
My name is CC (like see-see) and I will be your Healthy Habits (HH) coach for the Summer 2011 BL Challenge. I big thank you to donac and jenanderson for showing me the ropes.

Here's How HH Works: Each week, there will be 2 "things" to do each day. You earn 1 point for each day you do each "thing." So, if you do each "thing" for all 7 days, you earn 14 points. There will also be 2 mini-challenges each week. You earn 1 point for each mini-challenge you complete for a total of 16 possible points each week. At the end of the week, please PM me your total points. Here is an example:

4/7 eating 2 fruits
3/7 drinking 6 8 oz. glasses of water
1/2 mini-challenges completed

I will post the top scores as well as a list of the participants each week on/about Tuesday. You have until Tuesday at 5 PM EST to send me your points. Everyone who participates (regardless of his/her total points) will be entered into the drawing for a prize. It will be something related to the week's HH. You will need to PM me your address so I can send you the prize. If you do not WISH to be entered into the prize drawing, please let me know.

Healthy Habits Week 7

For All 7 Days:
1. Journal your food. (You can decide what that means to you.)
2. Plan one meal at least one meal before it. (AKA: Breakfast the night before, or dinner by the time you are done eating lunch)

Mini-Challenge 1: Limit your caffeine to 2 or fewer servings at least 3 days.
Mini-Challenge 2: Try a new food or recipe.

Feel free to ask any questions! Have a great week!

P.S. I will post Week 5's results over the weekend. I don't remember where the week went. Again.


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oooh, thank you. I read that post too and have been doing those things. LOL It just didn't click in my head.

 

[Rose&Mike]

What is HH?

Healthy Habits. There is a link on the first page to the current healthy habits challenge. They start on Fridays, but you can jump in anytime.

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I hope everyone is staying cool!

I have been eating too many carbs lately. Just because it's gluten free, doesn't mean it's a good choice! The biggest issue--not enough planning. So, when I get done here, I am going to figure out what is for dinner.

Pamela--I hope you are doing well! I haven't seen a post from you in a while.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Tuesday 7/19/11 QOTD--Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?



I had been a couple time before I had ds, and did love it. We went with most of my family and our one nephew when he was five, and when I was pregnant I had always thought I'd take my kid for his 5th birthday, so that's what I had planned, and it was that trip that I fell in love with the place.
Ds turned 5 at cp and Tigger brought him his cake, and seeing everything through his eyes was just amazing. Also because he was afraid of most of the rides, I was able to see all the little touches that make wdw what is it. He loved meeting characters which I had never done other than chef mickey's and we had so much fun doing that. We were there at Christmas time, and prior to that trip he was terribly afraid of fireworks, so we just happened to be right in front of the castle after we got our wristbands for the christmas party and saw wishes and I was afraid he'd freak out and we's have to exit to one of the stores, but he stared in amazement and after he said, "that was awesome".

i love that story! i'm looking forward to when my kids can actually communicate with me and tell me if they think something is awesome! of course, with the way we go to disney, thomas will have been like 15 times before he's 5 and he'll probably be telling me he's so over it!

i was in the 7th grade the first time i went to disney. i really loved it from the first trip! i think i'm enjoying it even more now that we have a kiddo. we tried for a long time to get pregnant so it's very special to actually bring our little "miracle" to our favorite place! every trip seems to get better and better. don't get me wrong though - i thoroughly enjoyed my solo weekend trip this past february for the princess half!

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morning all! i have been in a rut with overeating and trying to get myself out of it. yesterday i did much better but still am hanging on to the 2lbs i gained over the weekend. i was hoping some of it would be from all the salt. guess not. still, today's a new day and i'll try again. i HAVE to go to the grocery store as we have pretty much nothing in the house but i'm feeling very lazy! and it's hot!

i need some easy healthy recipes for dinner. off to go do some internet searching!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I always loved Disney but never went until I was an adult. Brian and I went the summer before we got married and both of us were hooked! He got me on the boards here and into the podcasts.

Morning all,

Talked to my mom for a few minutes this morning. I had tried to call and she didn't answer. I was going to call her last night but 4 of her friends/family members called me saying they couldn't get in touch with her. I said she was probably sleeping. She said she pulled out the IV or something yesterday when she had a panic moment. Surgery for her wrist will be on Thursday and not sure when she will go home or when they will resume chemo. They had to stall it due to possibility of infection with the surgery.

At work with the girls this morning. My regular client wanted to come early today. We will leave here and head to Market Basket and then I will treat the kids to McD's for lunch. They really want the Star Wars laser toys. I will probably go home and have a shake. At 1:30 we will load up the car and go to the transfer station and then go to the library after that. Ash's dr appt is at 3:45 for her final x-ray and then we will stop at Trader Joe's on the way home.

TJs chicken burgers for supper tonight. I have made out a menu this week. I'm going to buy some pizza toppings so I can make homemade pizzas on Friday. I will make the dough in the bread maker. Tomorrow the girls and I are going to organize the bills into shoe boxes and also sort through all of my jewelry and give Ash some and discard some as well. We plan on watching Pixar movies all day.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday are supposed to be close to 100 degrees and humid so not planning on leaving the house except for Ash's check-up and work if I get a client. This is always a slow week at work as a lot of people tend to take vacations. Hopefully things will pick up next week!

Need to check on my hot stones!

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Think alike, great minds do

Maria

You ladies are so funny!

Shawn, hope things are settling down in your neck of the woods. Can you hire someone to drive your DSis around if she isn't cleared for driving yet?

Thanks for the comment on the diet soda. A little voice pops up every once in awhile and whispers "you did it once, you could do it again, you should have one" but so far I am holding out.

Sue, as it gets closer to school starting there may be more people looking for houses. Not every one plans ahead like we do!

Lindsay, hang in there!

Trina, great job on the gym! I think you may have found the key to your success there!

and to everyone I missed!

Tuesday 7/19/11 QOTD--Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

I've had a lifelong love affair with Disney -- ever since we moved a few miles away from Disneyland. My first trip to Disneyland was for my second birthday and I've been hooked ever since. I was a cast member there when I was in college. I can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't a Disney freak.

Have a great and OP day all!

 

[SettinSail]

Tuesday 7/19/11 QOTD--Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

I think for me it was a gradual build-up. Loved going once as a child and then again with band in HS but was not "obsessed". Really enjoyed my honeymoon at WDW but still thought of it as just a one time special trip. Once we took DS when he was almost 5, that is when I wanted to go every year! Well, that never happened and we only went once more when DS was 10. It hurt to see that the "magic" was mostly gone for him. We have not been to WDW in the past 5 years but we have been on 3 Disney cruises and we them.

I had a better day yesterday, eating was mostly OK except for a few treats and I went to the Y for some cardio. I was down 1 today but that is still up 2 from my lowest again I'm going to quit complaining about it and try to be glad I can atleast maintain the weight I've lost to this point.

Rose, good point about following the HH - I have not been doing that. Need to add that back in and see if it will shake things up.

I am missing Pamela's posts! I need her to come on here and kick my butt!
I keep telling myself it's so hard to lose weight and then I remember her words about how hard it is to be fat and that is so true!

Lisa, thanks for the suggestion. I guess I am too cheap to hire a driver for my sister although that's a great idea. She did hire a secretary from her office to drive her a couple of days at first but she's very low on funds at the moment. Just trying to keep her real estate business afloat. I'm scheduled to drive her to PT tomorrow at 11:30 and then to Dr visit at 2:30.

So last night DS was invited to a spur of the moment camp out in his friend's backyard. My BFF lives next door to this friend and she knew I would be too scared to sleep here by myself so she invited me over to sleep on her couch.
At some point during the night DS came in to her house and slept in her son's bed while he was sleeping in the tent. I thought that was so funny this morning - we might as well have just stayed home and slept here

I took my Dad to get his stitches out yesterday and he seems himself again and looks good. He insisted I drive the route he wanted to go so I think things are getting back to normal

Today DS and I are going to hit the mall for some mindless shopping and mostly looking. We are treating ourselves to Cheesecake Factory for lunch so I will HAVE to get in a workout sometime today and try to be very active the rest of the day to counteract that meal.

Hope you all have a great day

Shawn

 

[trinaweena]

Nice job on getting to the gym. I chuckled when you said old people figuring they were my age. It's amazing how many older people, 60s-70s I meet at work who are healthy and active and go to the gym every day. The Y I went to years ago was full of older gentlemen in the morning when I'd go.
What kind of yogurt do you eat usually? I have found the greek yogurts much more filling in the mornings.

That is one thing I love about my gym is seeing all the "old people". It really motivates me! I think "if they can do it I can do it!" Also I never feel like i'm being leered at which is nice, some of the other gyms ive been to look like the entire cast of jersey shore works out there!

I use the activia because of my Khrons disease (yes i know i spelled that wrong i never remember how you spell it). I dont know that it makes that much of a difference but its what mom buys so...ive had greek yogurt and i do like it but mom thinks its too expensive and doesnt think there is a difference

Tuesday 7/19/11 QOTD--Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

I've been told I've loved Disney since I was a child. My parents went on their honeymoon and wanted to go back, and apparently told me if i learned to use the potty I could go to mickey's house! My first trip was my 3rd birthday and I've been pretty much every year since then. While i always loved it as a kid I didn't become obsessed untill march 2008 when i went on a trip with my best friend, who had never been. To find somene who loved disney as much as i did was so nice and ever since I've been obsessed. Cue me meeting my boyfriend and his family, disney FANATICS!!! and it was all over!

This was me on my first trip ever

Me and my best friend on our first trip together

And my future!

Good morning all!


Trina, great job on the gym! I think you may have found the key to your success there!

Thank you! I plan on going again tonight. I tell myself even if you stop by for 20 minutes after work to do some stretching and weights its still something!

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I decided to make my omlette as my brunch and that way I dont have to eat breakfast and then lunch 2 hours later. I already chopped up all my veggies and so i will attempy to cook an omlette. (I'm not very good at this). I found a recipe online and it looks to be about 270 calories which is actually less than usual for my breakfast! I also plan on going to the gym again tonight. I'm really trying this week! (not that i havent been, but im trying extra hard this week)

 

[liesel]

Hey everyone! I've been so busy and its so much harder to get on here since the kids are with me all the time. They are going back to school in 3 weeks already, so I'll have much more time then.

With the whole kids having stomach flu-me getting a little sick-DH out of town-post 4th of July race recovery (I did bounce back much faster than the 5K in May ) I went 13 days without exercise. I did try to do well with my eating and still had a very slight loss. My plan for the week is to get my workouts back in and start to formulate a game plan for when the kids go back to school.

I also had an extremely frustrating visit with my doctor on Thursday. She noted that I had a 15 pound loss in the last year. I explained my calorie intake and exercise plan and told her that I don't get the loss that I should be according to all those calorie calculators out there. I don't think its too little calories either, since if I go even 200 calories over, I gain a pound or 2. Her response was, "huh, I wonder why that is?" I think part of it may be the thyroid medication but she doesn't want to see if I can go off it until I lose the weight (but I am having so much trouble losing the weight while I'm on it!!). She also gave me a hard time about my cholesterol test last fall, which was 184 (I thought that was decent?). I have to get another one next month. DH just told me not to worry about it since it should be even lower now (it better be!).

I had a busy weekend with DS's last swim meet and end of the season party and an unexpected visit from out of town family. Yay for everyone who's seen Harry Potter already. We are planning on going on Thursday.


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Kristina-So sorry about your friend. I do think you should tell her how her comments make you feel and if she doesn't want to change her behavior, its her loss. Way to go on all you've accomplished around the house!

Karen-So it looks like going gf is the right decision for you. It sounds like such a PITA but I'm glad you know what it is going on with you and feel so much better without it. A spa day sounds like fun!

Tracey- for you and your mom. I hope her surgery goes well.

Shawn- Its so nice of you to drive your sister around. I hope she's grateful.

Buffy-Your post really spoke to me. In 3 weeks both kids will be at school all day for the first time (1st and 4th grade). Right now I'm looking at the gym schedule for my cross training and my running plan (tink half training will start soon!) and what I want to get done around the house (projects plus regular housework). I think I want to get a handle on those things first before looking for some sort of part time possibly at home job. I think its a great idea that you are setting aside time to do what you enjoy. We can figure this out!

Rose-I thought of you over the weekend. We met my relatives at a pizza place and when we were seated the waiter said, "if anyone in your party has celiac disease or gluten intolerance just let us know and we'll go over the menu with you. We can make anything on the menu gf!" We also had pho at our local Vietnamese place earlier this week and they now label their gf items (most of the menu with 3 or 4 veggie gf options!). I hope some places in your area are doing this now and you will be able to enjoy a night out without having to worry about what you are going to eat!

Krazy Kowgirl Kathy-Thanks for being coach this week. Enjoy some alone time while Michael is at day camp.

Lindsay-It sounds like you are so busy. I hope you can find time to check in every once in a while.

CC-Way to get back on plan. You can do it!

Nancy-You are very inspiring getting out there pregnant in the heat with that jogging stroller!

Maria-Way to go on your 11 mile run. When is your next half?


Hi Lisa, Trina, Gretchen, Deb, Sue, Connie suffering in the heat in Texas, and anyone else I missed. Hi to Pamela, hope you can pop in again soon!