Mike' Make Over Madness!

[Lesli54]

Just checking in. Sorry to hear about the stress with your grandma. I've been there, but you just have to take one day at a time. One of the best ways you can help your sister is to just lend a listening ear, I guarantee you it will mean alot to her.

As far as the weight.........You are amazing! It must feel so good to be so close to your goal. WOW. You know you better take some pictures at the WISH meet you are doing in WDW. What an inspiration.

BTW, I added new color categories on the Thanksgiving challenge, so make sure you get over and update your totals.

Have a great day!

 

[pearlieq]

Congrats on 2 more lbs down!!! You're doing such a great job and it must feel great!

It's great you're starting off in the weight room. Something about lifting is just so gratifying. So often in our lives it takes a while to see the fruits of our labor. I like lifting because it feels like accomplishing something.

Have a great day!

 

[Cruise04]

Sorry to hear about the stress with your family issues. I'll keep your grandma and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know the impact breast cancer can have on a family (my mom died 3 years ago from breast cancer - had it almost 5 years with about 6 months of remission). HUGS are here whenever you need them!!!!!!

You are really doing great. Glad to hear you are enjoying the water aerobics. I had thought about that at one time but I'm very self-conscious and so I've chickened out from doing it. Someday maybe!

Keep up the good work and you will hit 300 WAY before you go to WDW!!!!!!

Keep on
Chris

 

[Mykelogan]

ARGGGGHHHH!!! I had just typed a long entry replying to everyone and it disappeared!!! And I have no time now to retype it!! GRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Mike!

I'm sorry your long post disappeared. Do ya think the DISboards troll got it?

I hope you have a great day tomorrow! Keep up the good work!

 

[Mykelogan]

Ok, here we go again...

Cam - Don't worry, I am far from disappearing! hehe My student is excited to work out the plan for me, he hasn't worked with anyone since last summer when he worked at a gym full time as a personal trainer. I'll let you know what happens!

Paula - Thanks for stopping by! I had a pretty good wed, thurs, and now the weekend from heck starts! hehe


Russ - Can you believe how close our trips are?? I am sooo excited!

Tracy - Thanks for two visits! I am sure it was that nasty troll! I am going to sick the pirates on him!

Jamie - Thanks for coming by when I know you have a lot going on yourself! I appreciate it!

Lesli - I will definitely take loads of pics at the WISH meet... as long as everyone shows up!! (Nudge nudge wink wink to Don, Tracy, and Russ!!)

Pearlieq - I am excited to be lifting again. Last time I did was in college and I loved it. I can't wait to get started again.

Chris - Thanks for the Hugs! They were needed! I definitely understand what you are saying about being self conscious when it comes to the pool, I used to be the same way as a kid, always wore a T shirt swimming. I eventually realized that I was the only one paying that much attention to myself, and if anyone else was that was their issue, not mine. Was not an easy lesson but one I am glad I learned.

Ok, on to my day... I had a great time at water aerobics this morning then I came into my office, logged onto the DIS and nearly had a panic attack!!! Have you seen the new ADR policy??? 90 day window is gone, replaced by a 180 day window! And my April trip is 178 days away! LOL So instead of having three months to plan, I had a few moments!!!! I set up a spreadsheet right away with the Unofficial Guides best days to see which parks, the historic April hours for each, and then I listed the ADRs I wanted. I then went day by day and decided what park to see and where to eat! It is weird planning meals this far in advance! LOL I then emailed my TA at Dreams my ADR wish list and at that point needed to get out of the office! hehe So I went to grab a few things at Stop & Shop as I am on duty all weekend until 8am Monday and by the time I got back she had emailed me back already (Thanks Cathy!!! ) She had been sending a message out about the change as my email got to her. hehe So, so far the first 3 days of my trip are set! One visit to Le Cellier is set, another yet to come along with an attempt to get CRT for breakfast! (Daring I know! hehe) Interestingly enough I am kind of excited about the itinerary I threw together in about 90 min! hehe I will report back on the next few days as they get booked, send me your pixie dust for CRT, I really want to go so I can say I went once! hehe

For now I am back to work! I have two presentations for two conferences happening the same day to prepare for next week. Wish me luck!!!

Mike

 

[keenercam]

Mike -- How exciting to be planning your April trip ADRs! But DO NOT think anything more about that trip until after your December trip. You have to enjoy them one at a time so as not to diminish the anticipation!

I still can't bring myself to wear a bathing suit at our Y where I constantly run into people I know. I am still covering up lots of embarassing parts of my body as much as possible If I ever decide to try a triathlon (2007 maybe?), I might have to take swimming. Until then, I'll live vicariously through your love of the water!

Have a great weekend. Take time to relax and don't stress over your presentations!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Mike!

How was your weekend? Ours was good! We are almost down to 30 days before WDW! I am getting super excited!

Hope your week ahead is wonderful!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi all!!

Cam - You can live vicariously through my swimming all you want to!!

Tracy - Can you believe how close are trips are??? I am kind of freaking out at how excited I am!!! 5 weeks from today at this time I should hopefully be checking in at the Pop Century and heading to a park!!!

Well my weekend was boring, I was on duty and not much happened... so did I get a lot done?? Heck no!!! I still have sooooooo much to do for this weekend and I forgot that I planned a staff dinner for tomorrow night for one of my RA's birthdays!!! So I have to shop for that today, I am making a baked Pesto chicken dish and a white veggie lasagna. Plus they are begging for the roasted garlic dipping oil I made last time hehe. Will also do a salad or italian greens with a homemade vinegarette, and then either molten center cupcakes or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert! hehe I think I might try a splenda cheesecake recipe to cut the carbs for me! hehe We'll see! Thank goodness weigh in day is not Wednesday! LOL

Water aerobics was great today, how can I tell? I am sore all over! hehe Ok, so back to work for a bit and then off to lunch, then shopping! Have a great day all! I hope to get to journals soon, we'll see!!!

Mike

 

[toystoryduo]

I still have sooooooo much to do for this weekend and I forgot that I planned a staff dinner for tomorrow night for one of my RA's birthdays!!! So I have to shop for that today, I am making a baked Pesto chicken dish and a white veggie lasagna. Plus they are begging for the roasted garlic dipping oil I made last time hehe. Will also do a salad or italian greens with a homemade vinegarette, and then either molten center cupcakes or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert! hehe I think I might try a splenda cheesecake recipe to cut the carbs for me! hehe We'll see! Thank goodness weigh in day is not Wednesday! LOL

Mike,

I want to come to the birthday dinner , too! Your menu sounds absolutely yummy! Please save me some leftovers!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Mike!!!!!

I am just so excited for all of you that are going to WDW.....I just know that everyone will have a great time!!!

You are doing such a great job! Keep up the good work.

Hope you are having a great Tuesday!

 

[Mykelogan]

Tracy - I'll pack some leftovers in dry ice and get them to you!

Jamie - Thank you! I am super beyond excited too!! I can hardly believe that in 5 weeks at this exact time I will probably be in Fantasyland on Peter Pan! hehe Having had a nice breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and the Gang!

Well today is weigh in day... but first I wanted to share that I posted my before pic on the Biggest Loser Purple Team thread in case anyone wants to see it, beware it is not for the weak of heart!! You can click here to see it. Ok, with that said, on to this week's weigh in... This was my first full week of water aerobics so I was hoping to see a nice bump, and I was not disappointed!! I actually weighed yesterday and today, and was the same so I accept this weight loss as a real thing... of course, I once again two of those giant chocolate chip cookies this weekend which I mentioned before so I do attribute the loss to being on the Cookie Diet again! hehe Oh, I should probably list what i lost!! I am down 5lbs this week!! Woo hoo!!!


I hope that everyone else is having as good of a day as I am! Time for staff meeting!
Mike

 

[Lesli54]

WOW! You are almost there! Aren't you excited? BTW, I didn't spit out any coffee when I saw the pic.........of course, I don't drink coffee, but that is another story.

Is the picture the before pic of when you started with WISH? I can't wait to see the new you after you make your goal in a few days!

BTW, can you PM me on how to post pictures? For some reason, I have always had a hard time getting it to work right and I would love to show some.

Have a great day, Mike!

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Hi Mike,,,,,,Happy November!!

 

[Mykelogan]

Paula - Happy November to you too!! Hope it is a great month for you!

Lesli - I am excited!! That pic was from my June trip which would put it about 2 weeks before I started at the WISH. Check your PM in a little bit for pic posting info!

Hope everyone is doing well! I am taking a quick break from the cooking and then I am back at it!

Mike

 

[DisDon]

Hey Mike, awesome job on the loss again, 2 lbs. from goal!!! Holee Moses!!
Nice to put a face to the name, although I'm sure the face is a lot different now too. Nice goatee, LOL. Halloween's done, now comes Thanksgiving, then WDW!! Woo Hoo!

 

[keenercam]

great pic, Mike! Now we need one of you with the huge smile you should be sporting because of how well you are doing! You have come such a long way in a short time. Your whole life is different! You must be ecstatic! Can't wait to see the next picture of you with your buddy in December! Keep up the great work! You should be so proud of you! I am so proud to "know" you!

Cam

 

[Mykelogan]

Thanks Don & Cam!!!

Just wanted to pop in before bed and share something I forgot to earlier... my weight training starts Thursday! The student helping me and I will head to the gym in the afternoon. He worked out a program for me that I can do on my off days from water aerobics. I thought he would be coming just for the first time but he wants to get back into the gym himself so he is planning to come often. I am glad! hehe I will of course report in on how much pain I am in afterwards! LOL

Mike

 

[RussH]

Mike
There is no room left on your ticker you need to make an adjustment soon or your Lion will fall off.

 

[Mykelogan]

Mike
There is no room left on your ticker you need to make an adjustment soon or your Lion will fall off.

Let 'em fall!!!