MOOvers - 2011 Edition

[monymony3471]

Yes Marita I just did it! I joined weight watchers yesterday and put us right on it! No dilly dallying over here. Tim and I will be following that. Zack I just have to watch sodium, sugar, and I'm trying to keep the fat down. He is heavy. I'd like to see him slim down.

I made cod filets, broiled with dill and lemon juice. I was ready for his freak out and he ate it willingly and said it was good. I actually did a double take. At dinner he asked for a second serving of salad.

I am letting him purchase lunch at school. We are on reduced lunch. It is so economical for him to purchase his lunch rather than pack from home. They do have a salad bar offering. I told him, lunch is up to him. With us changing breakfast and dinner at home and his snacking habits, it should still make a difference, and if not, in two weeks when he gets rechecked we will know. I just have to get us active.

I had all the intentions of getting up at 5 am to walk, but kept hitting snooze.

Kids are back in school!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Moo, yes, a low key year for the Moovers for sure. Maybe it will pick up a bit in 2011, if Allie posts more.

I replied to this yesterday and have NO IDEA where that post went! I probably previewed the post and then forgot to post it. ARGH!

NAB - I posted yesterday, but...............

One more day, and then back to the grindstone. Trying to get DS up to go get his cap and gown picture done. I'm about to turn his into a

 

[NAB]

Why or why do we put Christmas stuff up....I have been taking down the tree in the basement and other stuff down there for hours now and still am not done. I told Hannah no decorations next year....

Hubby came home yesterday and said he thought I would have left them up longer since we got them up late. I can't win. I need one of those people to come in put it up then come in take it away.

Mony-- Good for you in trying to get healthy.

Marita -- how did the sheets work out for you?

Kids are still off so they are still in their p.j. Tomorrow we will get out and do something. Enough of this laying around the house for them.

 

[monymony3471]

I took the advice from someone here and ditched the wrapping of each individual piece and layered them with paper in my bins. Made clean up so much quicker yesterday. It's all done except for a forgotten santa door hanger and sled. I'll take care of those tonight.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

My ornaments are still on the tree, sigh! Not about to change till make next weekend.

Just drove up to Taco Bell for dinner and to drop off some clothing donations in a box (2 actually).

Couple of obeservations:

1) 2 cruchy Taco Supremes used to be $2.75 till a couple of weeks ago, then they went up to $2.97. Not much, but still an increase. Today went back to $2.75. WOnder if they adopted Disney's Holiday pricing?

2) Tried to drop off the clothing, about 3 trashbags full. Both bins were filled to the rim, one even had a suitcase in the slot. I managed to squeeze in 2 coats, but that's it. It may be next winter before I try a drop off again, meanwhile I will drive around with trashbags in my back seat..

 

[NAB]

Marita -- now you have me craving Tacos. We have place that will pick it up rignt at your front door. They call every 2 months or so. Just have to leave it out ont the porch with Dibetes written on a paper since most put in trash bags wouldn't want to pick up someones garbage.

Not so much taking the stuff off the tree as putting everything back into storage so it fits. I forgot one small Santa which will stay sitting on the fireplace and one blue ball from the tree. Not going to find the right box for those.

Plus my mom gave me an arrangement with a hurrican candle. It is long and has lights that are run on batteries. Also has poinsettias . Very pretty but it was just one more big box to store. My sister gave me an elf that stands too.

 

[pumba]

morning

Avon lady is coming in a few......No Ava today ...and doctors appointment this pm.....I am sweating a sweat.....did wii fit plus and omg the workout I did....If I can do this and keep it up I will feel better........OR my bs will be better and maybe lose the middle part.....seriously doubt it .....****s go first always...hahaha..

It is cold out today and Megara went out and did everything wicked fast......I mean FAST........laughed.....

See you later gators

 

[NAB]

Was out and about all day. Of course it snowed this overnight and had to shovel first.

We had some returns to do today from Christmas then went to Costco for some things that were needed. Lunch there too , very cheap we are....

Now I am going to sit and get ready to watch Biggest Loser that returns tonight. I recorded the Bachelor and watching a bit of it now, there are some weird girls this time round. Why I watch this I don't know.

 

[pumba]

OMG my word got bleeped out.......I cant win can I....

I gained two pounds since last visit......rolling eyes here of course....I got a change in my meds....rolling eyes again....

I hate to go to the doctors...she gives me the willies.....it is my third visit with her.....first one was last March as an introduction ...second one was in September and this was another recheck.....she put me on another type of bp meds because it is better for people with diabetes.....so we will see what happens in two months...have to go back again March 1st.....

We just got back from Walmart and got more fish oil and generic tylenol....no aspirin stuff ...the acetaphenimin or something close to that spelling.....does the Dis have spell check.......have no clue...

We changed our reservation from movies to FQ.....hubbies favorite place so he can go hot tubbing....NOW I am ready to go

 

[monymony3471]

Hey everyone!

Healthy living over here is going well. We are all in it together. Z man even went outside for a 20minish walk. I did the tread mill. Its all good.

I took the girls gift cards and them to target to pick up some long sleeved tops for school, seemed we were lacking in that department.

Marita: I've seen those bins at the taco bells. I wonder how often those get picked up? I'd rather give to the church or the goodwill, they personally take my stuff right away and I'm not wondering how long until my stuff gets somewhere. Please don't take that as a knock, I was just wondering, since you said the bin was full. I'm sure you'll pass another bin in a shopping strip mall, I seem to see them everywhere lately.

Pumba: I didn't realize you were leaving for Disney again. Woo Hoo! How long before you leave? My mom had an avon lady who would come to her clients homes door to door. You don't see that anymore. I think I purchased my first real makeup from them when I was a teen.

Watching BL in the back ground. Need motivation!

 

[lalijack]

I took the advice from someone here and ditched the wrapping of each individual piece and layered them with paper in my bins. Made clean up so much quicker yesterday. It's all done except for a forgotten santa door hanger and sled. I'll take care of those tonight.

That was my suggestion, Mony. I'm glad it worked out for you too. DH thinks I'm bananas for layering the ornaments with tissue paper, but so many of them are precious memores!

BTW, yay for you on joining WW online! I know lots of people who have had great success with their online program! Good luck with it!



Pumba, another Disney trip? I'm jealous! How long will you be there?


Marita, can you call Salvation Army to see if they'll pick up your donations? Or maybe a local shelter?


Moo, several years ago I bought a set of 1200 thread count sheets for our bed. I haven't been able to use anything less since then! If you're in the market for a great deal, check out Smartbargains.com. They always have amazing deals on really good quality sheet sets.


NAB, I'm watching Biggest Loser too. So far, I really like Courtney. But I guess it's a bit early to pick a favorite.....



I went on a job interview today. It turned out to be a job that I wouldn't accept if they offer it to me (crappy hours and so-so pay, despite what the job posting depicted), but I guess it was good to get out there and practice interviewing, since my last interview was over 6 years ago. Still no word from unemployment..the wait continues.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Lynette - Good luck on the job/drawing unemployment front I watched Biggest Loser tonight and also really liked Courtney! She has really done a lot on her own. Go Team Aqua!!! I hope she does very well - I think she has Bob on her side. The two new trainers were quite a curve ball. I found it interesting that they really didn't show much of them other than focusing on the fighting-based training, but it was pretty cool that the people who chose to work out with them got to go to the new Malibu BL facility.

I don't know what it is with twins on that show, but they just don't seem to do as well as you would think they would. Time will tell, I guess. I found it pretty sad that the one twin's son had basically disowned his dad over his weight. But I had a major fallout over the holidays with a good friend (Nabbie - you know who I'm referring to) and I think a lot of it had to do with her jealousy over my weight loss over the last year and a half. I am pretty upset over that.

Mony - Way to go so far - and yay for Zack! I am having a little trouble getting back on track getting off the few lbs I gained over the holidays. Still have some stuff around here from the holidays that I really want to eat. Grrr. But I did work out a bit during the BL commercials with my kettlebells and will be doing a workout later this week with my trainer and a couple coworkers. I'm definitely going to dress properly tomorrow (i.e., stretchy pants!) so I can do a lunchtime workout. I blew that off yesterday and now I wish I hadn't.

Pumba - Hang in there on your workouts! Going to WDW again is a good incentive!!!

 

[pumba]

we are going the last of April and staying ten days.....cheaper to stay that extra few with airline costs...it is also the last day of our AP ...hahaha. so a little over 100 days......I can sit and wait patiently cause I know I am going to visit the mouse.......no grandkids this time.....just pops and me....

Morning everyone by the way....

Waiting for Ava to come......she keeps me busy and maybe when we are ready for our tv programs to start I will put on just dance and she and I can wiggle together.........she is so darn cute dancing......

Moo......My dear friend had a gastric operation last March and there are some people that have been jealous of her weight loss......She looks amazing and I am proud of her......Its more then just an operation .....she had to go thru alot and watch what she does now.....I know that this is a healthier life for her and that is the main thing..

Now I need to get rid of some weight because....I dont want to have to buy another bathing suit.........the one I got last spring to go to Disney is so cute.....and colorful...and I have some shorts but they arent shorts...I need them to fit too...so I am on a mission......I will really try to do better these next three and a half months.

 

[monymony3471]

DH and I watched BL last night, I don't know anyones names, but what they do makes my 36 min walk/run on the tread mill look like a walk in the park. But I got back on it non the less this morning.

I keep in the back of my head that I can't fail this time because Zack's health is counting on it.

I'd like to see my family come April and how much slimmer we will be as a whole. That is motivation!

Have a great day!

Lynt: My GF went on a bunch of interviews before she found one she could live with and then there were more after that until she found something better. Good luck there! Keep your options open.

Moo: Sorry about your falling out, sounds like she wasn't such a good friend after all.

Pumba: No ticker? Tickers are fun!

 

[pumba]

I know that there are not alot of the OUTSIDERS that read our thread here.....so I can tell you all when I am going....BUT...

If I put a ticker on.....some people who dislike Moderators will know too.......I try to keep our private life out of the dis......well except you guys........You are friends now and not outsiders..

Ava didnt come this morning.....she is coming at noon......so I walked briskly (cause it is FREEZING OUT) to the store and got my one half of an Italian sandwich.....it is equal to 30 carbs which is what I am allowed for a meal....I feel happy with that.......New Med means I have to drink more water so I will drink water even though according to my hubby...Water will rust your stomach....I love water though.....
Oh my daughter in law got me some sugar free vanilla from Starbucks......I love that and put it in seltzer vanilla flavored water with no calories or carbs......it is soooooooooo good......have to go and get some seltzer soon....I put it in my coffee too instead of splendar......delicious......

 

[NAB]

Moo-- sorry to hear about your friends jealousy.

Lynnette-- good luck on the job front. I would not know where to start looking. I have been out of work for 14 years.

Mony-- you can do it! I would not survive Bob and Jillian. I probably be the with all the excuses.

Pumba-- Glad we are not outsiders. I understand you wanted to keep things private.

Staying in today. Our Shaw cable guy came and put in another line for our new PVR today. Now I can record all my shows when we are gone. We have one but this one is new improved. It can record a whole season so I don't have to worry that I set the show.

Kids go back to school tomorrow. Hannah is going on a play date in a few minutes and Nicholas got grounded this morning for something he put on FB. So he is watching movie and not talking to friends or playing games. Of course I am in the wrong , but hopefully I got it to sink in what he did wrong. Hubby wants to delete his facebook, but if he does that he will just try something else that I won't know about. This way I can check up on him. Stressful morning that for sure.

 

[NAB]

Checking to see if this ticker has a slider....Yay it worked this time.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Nabbie - w00t for getting your ticker to work!

I'm sure that there was a bit more to my friendship imploding than jealousy of the weight loss, namely medication that made her act so irrationally, but it was a good, long-term friendship and I wish I weren't so upset over the whole thing. Waaahhh! I'm sure as time goes by, I won't feel quite so raw over it, but I have let some of our other friends know so they won't be as blindsided as I was if she freaks out on them too. I showed up at her house unannounced to deliver some Christmas gifts because she kept putting me off and interrupted her "day home alone" and apparently that was unforgivable. I think she had been having a pity party all day and I ended up being on the receiving end of that.

Lynette - I can't even imagine what 1200 count sheets would be like! I think these new sheets will be more durable because they're so thick, but the down-side of that is that they're warmer than what I'm used to. I may have to use my old top sheet so I don't keep getting overheated!

By the way, I started a new game over yonder with both you and Mony . . .

Pumba - It's so nice that you have another trip to look forward to in a relatively short time!!!

 

[NAB]

Moo -- I hear you on the over heating. I usually have one leg sticking out because of the fannel sheets.

I hear we are in for some more snow tomorrow. The kids will be happy. But that is okay because it will make getting away at the end of the month sweeter.

Have to take Nicholas to get his eyes checked tomorrow. He may need glasses. And he wants them too. Maybe to looks smart.

 

[pumba]

just imagine.....going on a trip in two weeks and six days....wicked lucky Nab.

I would go too right now if I could......it is 12 degrees right now....and Meg did a hurry up and pee run this morning.......she is not a cold weather doggie.

Ready for Ava and her breakfast will be ready when she arrives.........she likes Eggies and one little sausage cut up in it.......I put a scramble egg in microwave and coook it for 40 seconds with the little cut up sausage in it...she loves that .....but only gets it two or so a week....then she likes her cereal and bagel too.....so try to alternate her mornings so she wont get cold cereal every day........SHE does not like hot cereal....she used to love it and then whammo...YUCK REE REE........that is what she calls me .....Ree Ree....or Auntie Ree Ree...

Today is Thursday....YIPPEEEEEE........I love almost Fridays......hahaha.....

Hope you all have a splendid day and there is a new thing out that Give the Kids the World........ten people get ten other people to give a donation to this cause and it is amazing.....sort of like a snow ball effect......So if you can please give to a great cause.......Kids that are not doing so good and can go and enjoy what we all do when we go to the House of the Mouse....
Thanks