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

[dvccruiser76]

Pottermore is a new website (www.pottermore.com) from J.K. Rowling that's going to be an interactive experience based on the books. From what I understand, you basically go through the books with Harry, experiencing things that he is. I read/heard somewhere that one of the things is to find out the questions the sorting hat asks and then get sorted into houses-this is literally the thing I am most excited about-I can find out once and for all if I'm really a Ravenclaw!

It opens to everyone in October, but from July 31-August 6, 1 million people can register early by answering a question and finding the magic quill (the website explains in more detail), and then will be let in slowly over the next two months. Tracey and I will be two of those people, it seems!

Nice work I wonder what house I'd be in

I don't know if this picture will come out or not. But it's on the Tremont Side of the Common - it's a stand alone octogon shaped building

Boston's "Pink Palace" once served as a restroom. Now it will serve sandwiches.

City officials announced Wednesday that the 1920s Gothic structure on Boston Common best known as an unused men's lavatory has been leased to become a restaurant.

Earl of Sandwich, a Florida-based chain, signed a 15-year-contract to convert the structure into a takeout joint, scheduled to open later this year or early next year following renovations, the Boston Globe reports.


David L Ryan, Boston Globe / Landov
On Boston Common, the "Pink Palace" is a former men's restroom that will be turned into an Earl of Sandwich takeout shop.Supporters of the deal figure the idea of a latrine-turned-fast-food stop actually won't be too unsettling, considering the 660-square-foot "Palace" hasn't been used as a restroom in decades.

"This is a great opportunity to transform a unique unused space into an active business, while contributing to the vitality of the Boston Common," Boston Parks Department commissioner Toni Pollak said in a statement. "This project will allow us to preserve a historic building while also bringing new life to the park for all visitors to enjoy."

Janis

Have they started any work on it yet? When is it supposed to open?

OK I am trying this again. This is the location of the future EArl of Sandwich on the Boston Common, Tremont St.

Janis

Much better. Is that the building near the corner between the nice Movie Theater and the Alley? Near the Boylston T? Kind of near a cemetary or something?

Question of the Day

Earl of Sandwich has been a staple at DTD for many years now. It is supposed to come to NYC but seems to be delayed and now there is talk of one in Boston.

Have you ever been to Earl of Sandwich? If you have what was good to eat?

Good question. Much to my dismay, we went to DTD for breakfast at WGP Express and it was closed for renovations I didn't think their breakfast was anything special, but then I remembered my must try food list and got one of their Brownie Creme Sandwiches and all I can say is It was the tastiest little morsel. Even DH loved it and he's not into sweets as much as I am. I looked it up on the Disney food blog website and they have one with a peanut butter filling instead of the vanilla creme frosting, so in December 2012, we will be getting one of each

The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 8
#9- satorifound .26%
#8- bellebookworm9 .37%
#7- buzz5986 .44%
#6- glass1/2fll .48%
#5- gudrench3 .50%
#4-wickey's friend .57%
#3- tigger813 .89%
#2- disneyKim68 1.82%

and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge

Week 7 Biggest Loser is:
#1- keenercam 2.30%

Nice work everyone! Good job Cam

Looks like we have 2 birthdays today!

Happy Birthday to Cam and Dvccruiser76!!!!

I hope you both have super days!!!

Thanks

oooo! CAM! happy birthday AND a biggest loser week! SOMEBODY'S doing something right!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!!!

Thank you too

HaPpY BiRtHdAy CaM and SuE!!!!! Have a magical day!!!

Sue- We were on our porch eating dinner when it rained, but had to go in side the wind was whipping the rain sideways. It cooled off nice though. Did you take your birthday off from work? Have fun!

Thanks, and yes it was quite windy. DS stood in the door with DH for part of it and they both got pretty wet.

I am so p***ed off right now. I took my break at work and had my healthy almonds and apple slices for my snack and went into the fridge to get my really awesome Starbucks clear cup with my red and white striped straw that you can only get at CHRISTMAS TIME...and it was GONE. I really believe someone stole it, and I'm so frickin livid right now. I can hardly believe that someone would be so sneaky and petty as to take someone else's cup that wasn't even clean!!! The nerve of some people is just shocking to me. I was trying to be so good and get my water in for my challenge and someone takes my freaking cup!!!

That is odd and irritating indeed

Happy Birthday, Sue!!!!

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, everyone!
It is exciting to be the biggest loser for the first time ever. I am going to bask in the glow of having done it right last week because this week certainly has not been pretty.
We went to Cheesecake Factory last night for an early celebration since my daughter is having her tonsils out today. I could have done some real damage there and I shudder to think of how many points some of the stuff is and the nutrition information that is available on the web is missing vital elements for figuring out points. I restrained myself and did not get either of my two favorite dishes and instead had a green salad with grilled chicken on it and instead of tortilla strips got bean sprouts. I forgot to get the dressing on the side and I was not forgoing the cashews, so there were some definite calories and fat grams there. I also had one buffalo chicken blast and 2 chicken potstickers from the three appetizer platters we all shared (there were 6 of us). I also shared an order of sweet potato fries (ate more than 1/2 of them) when I should have ordered steamed broccoli. And, of course, then there was dessert. I have no willpower. Would someone please tell me that the lemoncello torte was a better choice than cheesecake? I'm sure it would have been better if I hadn't eaten a gazillion calories worth of whipped cream.
Tomorrow's weigh in is NOT going to be pretty.

Work has been so busy and stressful but when I am here I am pretty much in control, food-wise because I am only eating what I bring from home, and fortunately, when I pack my food bag in the morning I am usually strong and disciplined. If I were actually choosing mid-day, I would not be in control at all.

Thanks you too and congrats on being this week's Biggest Loser

So I have to ask, do the sweet potato fries come with any type of dip? I really enjoy them now. The buffalo blasts are one of my favs along with the fried mac and cheese balls.

Happy, happy birthday to Cam and Sue!

I am back from vacation but still playing catch up, so this is a fly by post. I will be catching up on the QOTD archive later this week when I have more computer time.

I am in the reboot for August group. I realize that my efforts have been half-hearted and unfortunately I am seeing the results of too many bad choices. So I am working out my plan and going to be totally on from now through my half in September. I really need to get ahold of myself. As I work through my planning I can see that I really haven't been doing what I should because there are a lot of things that I don't have handy -- like go to snacks, multivitamins, a back up menu plan. It's frustrating but not hopeless and up to me to make it work.

Thanks, how were the margaritas? I am right with you on half hearted efforts this challenge. I just don't know what got (or didn't) get into me

Congrats Cam!
Happy Birthday, too and to Sue!

Thanks

Happy Birthday Cam and Sue!

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I've been pretty down in the dumps this past week. I'm really missing Maddie and it shows with my mood. I'm typically fine during the day but late at night it hits me like a tsunami. My one friend (who is also a widow) had mentioned to me maybe I'm so emotional because I'm leaving TX (where they are buried). I guess I could see some truth in that but I need to get out of this funk. I have a list a mile long of things that still need to be accomplished (i.e. that dang closet upstairs is STILL not done).

Thanks, sorry to hear that you aren't having a good day. I wonder if your friend might be on to something with you leaving Texas. Big hugs

I am ridiculously fond of Earl of Sandwich! I like the caprese sandwich, and find the portions to be quite generous. I try to eat there at least once every trip, sometimes more than that if I'm at a PO resort. I'm looking forward to the one on Boston Common, and I just found out there's one at the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas, so I'll be stopping in on my conference trip in October!

omg I just saw -- Super Cam and Sue! I hope it is filled with laughter, joy and fun surprises!

Maria

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

How far will you be from the new EOS?



Hello everyone, Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Today was not an OP day. It started off with Tiramisu cake for my b-day at work and ended with Opera cake for my b-day after dinner. Well there's always tomorrow. And I invited my brother and his gf over for cake, so we can get it out of the house

I have a TON of work to do, so excuse me from my exercise tonight. I have to get cracking on work.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Just got the horrible news that a student in the classroom I've been in for the last three days passed away today. He only came in for a few hours each day and had a personal aide so I didn't know him that well, but it's still really sad. He was in school yesterday and seemed fine, so it seems that it was unexpected, though he was medically frail.

Oh no that is terrible How old was he?

 

[pjstevens]

Way to go Cam!!!! You did awesome! And no beating yourself up for your birthday dinner! You deserved it and anything that you might have gained will come back off. You are doing great!!!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

I just have to say the meatloaf (Betty Crocker recipe) was AWESOME! Alan has now asked that we eat meatloaf once a week. Crazy crazy man..

 

[bellebookworm9]

Oh no that is terrible How old was he?

I'm not sure exactly how old he was, but he was in an "adolescent" class, so somewhere between the ages of 12-18, I would think. I just keep thinking of the looks on the faces of his personal aide, his physical therapist, the education director, and the classroom nurse when they found out. The nurse never cries, so to see her so visibly upset about it really set the rest of us off and it was an extremely somber bunch that left the building today.

The education director broke the news to all the aides in our class, and she said, "Unfortunately, this is something we're used to." That statement horrified me and I cant help but wonder how many other children have gone to school there and passed away, since it is generally a school for medically frail children, at least among the older kids.

 

[buzz5985]

Good Wednesday morning everyone.

Question of the Day

Earl of Sandwich has been a staple at DTD for many years now. It is supposed to come to NYC but seems to be delayed and now there is talk of one in Boston.

Have you ever been to Earl of Sandwich? If you have what was good to eat?

I have never been to Earl of Sandwich and would love to go but we rarely go to DTD (I am not a big shopper)


Have a happy and healthy day.

We love EOS. We make a point of eating there each trip. As a matter of fact we will be there in 10 days. Can't wait!!!

Nice work I wonder what house I'd be in



Have they started any work on it yet? When is it supposed to open?



Much better. Is that the building near the corner between the nice Movie Theater and the Alley? Near the Boylston T? Kind of near a cemetary or something?

I'm not sure where it is. I found the picture and article on AOL.

Janis

 

[cclovesdis]

I only have a few minutes...

Happy Birthday Sue and Cam!

Congrats on a great week Cam!

to Kristina and bellebookworm9.

QOTD: My sister and I ate there once, maybe twice. We were definitely happy we did.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Question of the day for 8/2

YES I plan to join in more fully for the fall challenge. I will have to start getting up doing exercise to start my day again and sure to get in a good routine. I'll be helping my best friends special needs 12 year old work at his pace doing online schooling through the pace his IEP will have set. It will be interesting to learn how it works. I've always wished I could home school Zoe her dad is sorta against it because of social aspects like some people are just set in it. She gets social time on Wednesday evenings at church and the online school is "public" school based curriculum and interests my daughter because she could be more on level. But she'll be returning to her charter school this year and see how it goes. I'm kinda scared of the class size looks like she had a list a whole page long plus about 6-8 on a separate sheet estimate 35-36 based on the 6 groupings of 6 desks per group. She had 18 in her class last year. It sure has sprung up this year with enrollments. I know they were putting out cards and flyers in neighborhoods they bussed to. IF they keep growing I sure hope they get more classrooms built and hire more teachers and have multiple classes per grade. So far one per grade and some upper grades(they do K-9) have combined grades.


Question of the Day 8/3

Never heard of the Earl of Sandwich. If I ate there I didn't know it because my dad would just trail us around when we were teens. But usually we went to the place with the taco salad bowls. YUM I'm not a huge sandwich person though. Wonder what else they have?

Off to bed have early morning errands. Zoe's surrogate papa(my best friends dad) shocked the heck out of me and my best friend sent me a message he wanted to take her supply shopping. My friend had known I was waiting on money from her dad that still hasn't been deposited and I suspect it got out to them(we were planning to meet them last Saturday for dinner but it didn't show up so we couldn't go). He has a soft spot for kiddos that have dads that flake or write them off. My friend's(since high school) half-sister was adopted by him and he raised her as his own. He spoils all the grandkids to pieces but still has that soft spot for those that are somewhat dumped by their dad. Zoe is definitely like another granddaughter to him. We've been around them all Zoe's life at parties, get togethers and such. They are family. It was such a relief with the loss of my job last month.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Good morning all! I weighed myself to prep for what I might see on the scale tomorrow, forgetting momentarily that you can't use scales on carpet. Imagine what my face looked like when I saw that I had reached my goal weight!

But I'm still expecting a loss tomorrow. All of my meals for the day are planned out and points have been allotted. I do want to run tonight, but I have a ton of stuff to do for class because I've been procrastinating on it. But this is the last week and then I'll be free for 3 weeks until school starts again!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

good morning everyone! it's 69 degrees! compared to the weather we've had i wonder if i should put on a little jacket!

i'm watching the today show right now (well, i just had to turn it off b/c DS realized that his plane show wasn't on!) and they just showed that story about that 18 year old girl in australia. her parents are millionaires and some crazy took her and strapped a bomb to her neck. she couldn't move for 10 hours and had to wait until the bomb squad could get it off of her.

my son has taken to lifting my shirt and rubbing my belly and saying, "boo boo." i said, "baby?" and he says, "boo boo." i wonder if he knows there's a baby in there. probably not. let's just hope he doesn't continue to lift my shirt after the baby's here and it's just flub!

on that note, i'm off to find a clean sports bra and head out for our walk. i probably could try a jog today - eh, let's not go crazy

lately on my walks i've been listening to sorcerer radio. srsounds.com it's an all disney all the time online radio channel. pretty good! only problem is that they've been running this 'christmas in july' show alot and listening to chip and dale singing christmas songs in this heat is a little weird. if anyone's looking for a little disney in their workouts i suggest listening to it. helps pass the time for sure!

cam and sue how was the rest of your birthday? hope it was great!!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Imagine what my face looked like when I saw that I had reached my goal weight!

note to self, when i need to feel good about myself i'll just step on a scale on the carpet! lol!! too funny

 

[donac]

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I am sorry I am late. I had to take my car to the shop. I hit a curb on my way home from yoga and it is making a sound. I am praying that it doesn't cost too much to fix. I hate when things like this happen when dh is not home.

Happy Birthday Sue and Cam!
Sorry I missed this yesterday.

Question of the Day

I was told when I was growing up that "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" Some people suggest that to curb snacking you should have a hobby.

Do you have a hobby? Does it help you stop snacking?

When I am really into my hand quilting it does stop my snacking. I like to keep my hands really clean and every time I eat I have to wash my hands before I go back to quilt. It is the same with any needle work I do.

Off to eat breakfast.

Have a happy and healthy day

 

[DopeyDame]

I'm back - for real this time!
After such a warm welcome, something came up last week that completely sapped all of my emotional and physical energy, so I really wasn't in a "loser" frame of mind. I'm here this week, though, and doing better - I've run/walked twice this week, and haven't had any soda since Monday. I don't think I will have lost any weight since my original weigh in, as last week included lots of deserts and sodas, but I'm excited to start this off again - just over a month until Disney, so I still have time to tone up for the trip!

QOTD: Hummm... good thought. I know at work, when I'm working on a boring task on the computer, I can find myself mindlessly nibbling on something. Lately I've been trying to listen to music instead when I have those boring tasks to get done. As for hobbies... I love reading and traveling (and reading about traveling!) I also volunteer a lot. Mostly it's my 2 year old son who keeps my hands from being idle - does he count as a hobby?

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Hi I'm here catching up with everyone and will definitely be around more since I am coaching starting Friday. I am also recommitting in August, I need to get my exercise in! I know it will be easier once the kids start school next week.

Enjoy your last week of summer!

sigh. I wish we had a trip planned. Think it's too early to start planning Disneyland in November 2012?

Nope, it's never too early to start planning a Disney trip!

Linda - I go to WW meetings on Thursday mornings and use that as my official weigh-in. It's awful. No blaming my home scale. And no buying myself an extra day to try to de-toxify my body. And it's written down in my membership book. So bad. So sad.

Good luck with weigh in today, Cam!

How is your daughter doing today? And I missed any Cali update while I was gone.

Gretchen, so sorry to hear about your student.

I am ridiculously fond of Earl of Sandwich! I like the caprese sandwich, and find the portions to be quite generous. I try to eat there at least once every trip, sometimes more than that if I'm at a PO resort. I'm looking forward to the one on Boston Common, and I just found out there's one at the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas, so I'll be stopping in on my conference trip in October!

Sounds yummy!

I really made such a behind of myself and really had to eat crow. I went to our housekeeper at work and said "Hey, my cup is missing, if you see it will you let me know?" and she goes "Honey I'm so sorry, I threw it out when I cleaned out the fridge because I thought it was disposable." It was a total facepalm moment for myself, seeing as how I behaved just a few minutes earlier. Once I knew what happened, I felt so awful and relieved, and she told me she would replace it. I really overreacted and felt so bad about it the rest of the morning. I did learn a lesson though-I'm keeping everything in my locker from now on!!

Glad that you solved the mystery of the missing cup and it wasn't a case of thievery.

Nancy, glad you and Thomas had a good time at the pool.

Thanks, how were the margaritas? I am right with you on half hearted efforts this challenge. I just don't know what got (or didn't) get into me

The margaritas were yummy, as were the mai tais, pina coladas and mojitos, but sadly still not enough to overcome family dynamics.

I know what you mean, Sue, thankfully every day is a chance to begin again.

We love EOS. We make a point of eating there each trip. As a matter of fact we will be there in 10 days. Can't wait!!!

What do you have planned for your trip, Janis? You know we love to live vicariously through the trips of others!

Question of the Day

I was told when I was growing up that "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" Some people suggest that to curb snacking you should have a hobby.

Do you have a hobby? Does it help you stop snacking?

Hope that your car is okay, Dona!

My big hobby is reading, which is not too helpful in curbing snacking. I used to love to embroider and have been thinking about taking that up again. I can always start crocheting again but that sounds kind of hot right now.

I'm back - for real this time!
After such a warm welcome, something came up last week that completely sapped all of my emotional and physical energy, so I really wasn't in a "loser" frame of mind. I'm here this week, though, and doing better - I've run/walked twice this week, and haven't had any soda since Monday. I don't think I will have lost any weight since my original weigh in, as last week included lots of deserts and sodas, but I'm excited to start this off again - just over a month until Disney, so I still have time to tone up for the trip!

back! And chasing a two year old does count for activity in my book.

Slowly getting my act together here. Tracked every bite and stayed within my calories yesterday -- did have to go upstairs early to get away from the kitchen but it worked! Didn't get a chance to do any exercise though but definately will tonight as I have my training group. This will be my first short workout with them -- I think we are doing speedwork. I think it is supposed to be 90 today. My plan is continuing to be fine tuned. Won't be enough time to show any loss before weigh in tomorrow but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next week.

Have a great day all!

 

[keenercam]

Thank you for all the fun birthday wishes, everyone! The day was pretty uneventful. My secretary brought in delicious bagels and someone else brought in Panera baked goods. I nibbled 3/4 of a bagel for breakfast and had a bite of 2 different baked goods. Otherwise, I stuck to my plan until I got home and ate THREE french macarons that my son's girlfriend made for my birthday. (What a sweetheart). We just stuck around home since Jenn's tonsilectomy was yesterday. She seemed to be handling the pain really well, thank God.

After everything I've eaten this week, imagine my shock when I was down significantly at WW this morning. How in the world did that happen? I was dumbfounded and kept looking at my membership book because I was in a state of disbelief. LOL! Staying on track this week should be somewhat easier.

We are heading to Providence, RI for a 1/2 marathon this weekend. It will be the first I've done since January 2009. Certainly my first since I destroyed my knee. I am a bit of a wreck. It makes me feel so much better to know that many WISHers will be there.

So I have to ask, do the sweet potato fries come with any type of dip? I really enjoy them now. The buffalo blasts are one of my favs along with the fried mac and cheese balls.


Hello everyone, Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Today was not an OP day. It started off with Tiramisu cake for my b-day at work and ended with Opera cake for my b-day after dinner. Well there's always tomorrow. And I invited my brother and his gf over for cake, so we can get it out of the house

The sweet potato fries were served with some kind of dipping sauce that seemed like mayo. Totally bland and unappealing (fortunately). WOW! Your birthday celebrations sound wonderful. LOVE Tiramisu and Opera cake. Totally jealous!

The education director broke the news to all the aides in our class, and she said, "Unfortunately, this is something we're used to." That statement horrified me and I cant help but wonder how many other children have gone to school there and passed away, since it is generally a school for medically frail children, at least among the older kids.

That must be incredibly difficult. Just one more reason that the people who treat/care for the physically or mentally disabled are my heroes.

on that note, i'm off to find a clean sports bra and head out for our walk. i probably could try a jog today - eh, let's not go crazy

lately on my walks i've been listening to sorcerer radio. srsounds.com it's an all disney all the time online radio channel. pretty good! only problem is that they've been running this 'christmas in july' show alot and listening to chip and dale singing christmas songs in this heat is a little weird. if anyone's looking for a little disney in their workouts i suggest listening to it. helps pass the time for sure!

Have a great walk!

Dona- I hope your car issue was a non-issue, and cheaply resolved.

Good luck with weigh in today, Cam!

How is your daughter doing today? And I missed any Cali update while I was gone.

The margaritas were yummy, as were the mai tais, pina coladas and mojitos, but sadly still not enough to overcome family dynamics.

Slowly getting my act together here. Tracked every bite and stayed within my calories yesterday -- did have to go upstairs early to get away from the kitchen but it worked! Didn't get a chance to do any exercise though but definately will tonight as I have my training group. This will be my first short workout with them -- I think we are doing speedwork. I think it is supposed to be 90 today. My plan is continuing to be fine tuned.

Welcome back, Lisa! We missed you. Glad you enjoyed the adult beverages even if they weren't strong enough to make you completely oblivious to family drama. Have a great training session today!

Thank you for asking about Jenn and Cali. Jenn's surgery went well and I am hoping the recovery is quick and uneventful. Cali's mass was stage 2 cancer and the vet said she got a very good margin at all but one spot where it was a bit thin. Cali goes for suture removal today and will start on the cancer treatment which includes steroids in addition to the antihistamine she is already on. She'll also be on prilosec because the steroids could hurt her tummy. I'm sure she doesn't mind the meds since we wrap them in turkey lunchmeat to get her to swallow it. LOL! Thank you, kind sir, I'd like my multi-vitamin hidden in a cupcake, if you don't mind.

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Question of the Day

I was told when I was growing up that "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" Some people suggest that to curb snacking you should have a hobby.

Do you have a hobby? Does it help you stop snacking?

I totally believe that. And it actually happened to me recently! I came home from work, and it was too early for lunch and I'd already had my morning snack, but I was hungry for some reason. So I just got a bottle of water out of the fridge and finished up part of my Halloween costume. I wasn't hungry anymore! Well, at least until lunchtime, so it worked really well I do think I need to work out some more...I made my skirt a size bigger than everything else because I'm pretty hippy, but it's still really snug around my waist. Patterns are so awkward sometimes It's funny, because everything else I made the size I thought I was gonna need, and it's a little big now! Go figure, haha

 

[tigger813]

Home for a few minutes with Izzie and then we have to go pick up Ash at sewing. I finished the last of my eggplant and mushroom pizza for lunch and Izzie is having mac and cheese. We are dedicating this afternoon to folding and taking care of laundry and READING!!!!! I got my errands done this morning so we will have some time for games later as well. I also need to get in some type of workout today and finish up my corner of the living room.

Have a great afternoon!

QOTD: We tried EOS last December and ended up going two nights in a row! Can't wait until the one opens in Boston! We are planning a DisMeet around that one!

QOTD: I try to have a hobby but can't seem to stick to one! I have some scrapbooking to do and we love to play video games.

Not sure how my weigh in will be tomorrow. Haven't been taking the time for extra exercise this week but I have cut down on the food intake!

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

I totally believe that. And it actually happened to me recently! I came home from work, and it was too early for lunch and I'd already had my morning snack, but I was hungry for some reason. So I just got a bottle of water out of the fridge and finished up part of my Halloween costume. I wasn't hungry anymore! Well, at least until lunchtime, so it worked really well I do think I need to work out some more...I made my skirt a size bigger than everything else because I'm pretty hippy, but it's still really snug around my waist. Patterns are so awkward sometimes It's funny, because everything else I made the size I thought I was gonna need, and it's a little big now! Go figure, haha

So what is your costume? You can't tell us about making it and not tell us what it is!

 

[glss1/2fll]

Linda - I go to WW meetings on Thursday mornings and use that as my official weigh-in. It's awful. No blaming my home scale. And no buying myself an extra day to try to de-toxify my body. And it's written down in my membership book. So bad. So sad.

ah, poop

 

[my3princes]

Good Tuesday morning everyone.

We had no rain yesterday but there were terrible storms up north. I wish we did get some rain. The lawn is starting to turn brown in some sections. But at least it is not growning so less mowing.

Question of the Day

We only have about 3 weeks left so I was wondering:

Are you planning to join the fall challenge?

I will be along for the fall challenge.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I will definitely do the fall challenge. I'm finally feeling like I'm in the right frame of mind and our Hawaii Trip is less than a year away. Time buckle down.

Good Wednesday morning everyone.

It is supposed to be cloudy and in the low 80's today. I am heading up to north jersey and then into Pa with my parents and one of my sisters for lunch with some relatives. I only have to drive to my parents house and my sister will drive the rest of the way. I don't know what kind of place we are going to. Last night I got a migrane so I am not too hungry today. We shall see.

Question of the Day

Earl of Sandwich has been a staple at DTD for many years now. It is supposed to come to NYC but seems to be delayed and now there is talk of one in Boston.

Have you ever been to Earl of Sandwich? If you have what was good to eat?

I have never been to Earl of Sandwich and would love to go but we rarely go to DTD (I am not a big shopper)


Have a happy and healthy day.

We've been to Earl of Sandwich several times. Love it. the food is good and the prices are fair. Can't remember exactly what we had, but we all enjoyed it.

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I am sorry I am late. I had to take my car to the shop. I hit a curb on my way home from yoga and it is making a sound. I am praying that it doesn't cost too much to fix. I hate when things like this happen when dh is not home.

Happy Birthday Sue and Cam!
Sorry I missed this yesterday.

Question of the Day

I was told when I was growing up that "Idle hands are the devil's workshop" Some people suggest that to curb snacking you should have a hobby.

Do you have a hobby? Does it help you stop snacking?

When I am really into my hand quilting it does stop my snacking. I like to keep my hands really clean and every time I eat I have to wash my hands before I go back to quilt. It is the same with any needle work I do.

Off to eat breakfast.

Have a happy and healthy day

Cam and Sue

I have lots of hobbies and interests. However I find that my prime overeating time is the 10 1/2 hours that I'm at work. At home time I'm under control.