Monday QOTD: On this day in 2009 Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson visited Disney's Hollywood Studios. With the summer Olympics approaching, do you watch and if you do, what is your favorite sport to watch?
Love watching the gymnastics and dreaming that I could do some of those moves
Bonus: Do you get your water in everyday? For those who struggle, do you have any great ideas to help?
This way I've drunk 6 12oz glasses without too much pain
Try this:
http://link.examiner.com/T0sN2Wdj2U8LAAVb/T0sN2nSIkEHaq4DKAc644
I'll try it again later! Thanks.
A new brick-oven pizza place opened up by me - they have a Nutella pizza on the dessert menu. I didn't try it, but the people sitting at the table next to us had it and it looked incredible.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? DD would go NUTS! One of the more healthy burrito places around here has Nutella milkshakes on the menu..... I usually let DD get a small one when we eat there.
Lunch was at Tony DiNapoli - a great Italian restaurant known for their family style meals. There were 8 of us and we had two hot antipasta platters as an appetizer and for our lunch we had a platter of fetuccini alfredo, a platter of chicken franchese, and a platter of steak pizzaiola. Everything was delicious and even though it seemed like a lot of food - we all agreed that we were full, but not stuffed. Since we ate before the show and were pressed for time, we did not have coffee/dessert. I'm sure that helped with being full vs. stuffed.
Back on track tomorrow ...
- Laura
)!! And good job not stuffing yourself!Good Morning All. Another sleepless night here. Not sure why my body insists on waking up at 2:30 AM these daysYou'd think 4:45 would be early enough. since I'm tired already maybe I'll sleep better tonight
I've got a pork roast in the croc pot so dinner should be quick and easy tonight. I have an eight grade dance planning meeting tonight so anything to make the evening go smoothly is a help.
Have a Great Day
Deb
Good Monday morning everyone
Hi Deb I was up at 3:30 and figured why go back to sleep. Besides my nose was clogged and I was not getting back to sleep.
Sorry you are stuffed up.
Disney planning did not go as well as I planned. My dsis is making reservations saying if you want to meet for lunch no big deal but the reservations are there.
Off to goto school. Last full week before the crazy state wide high school testing starts.
Have a happy and healthy day.
It was from Pamela/Pjlla almost 3 years ago when my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and she said, "you can not always control what is happening in your life, but you can control your reaction to it." And what is happening is still going to be happening if you eat 2 boxes of cookies and cupcakes, it might feel good going down, but after it will make you feel worse, and though I don't always follow that most wonderful advice, I have thought of it many times when the stress has been high in my life, and I know that I am more aware of how I react to the stress.
Awww... thanks! It reminded me of how I felt when DH was in the ICU last year. I could have wallowed in self-pity and fear and anxiety and spent my nights in the waiting room crying and eating cookies and muffins (and it would have been EASY, as there was an Au Bon Pain one flight down!!).... but I kept reminding myself that IN THE END, the cookies and muffins would NOT make DH get better any faster and I would end up with the same self-pity and anxiety.... with guilt and remorse on top of it!! SO NO WORTH IT!! But had I not been as far into this journey as I was, I'm not sure I would have had the strength or knowledge to have the self-control.
And the second part of who do I go to for support and advice, most often I come here to my bl-dis friends. So many of you have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life, the passing of my mom, and the grief after that, and when ds had his seizure last fall, are the hardest times i've had and the outpouring of love and support from so many of you who I haven't even met in real life has been truly amazing.
Well, I guess I'm going to have a good little cry before I go to work.
And you've been there for the good times too, training for and cheering me on through my training for the Princess half last year. I feel so blessed to have this group in my life.
And I say that as I slink my way back into the wagon, yet again, and you all welcome me back in as many times as I need to be here, and I know that I am not alone in this journey, and that as long as I keep trying and keep getting back on track, I am going to be successful, and I am in a much better place than if I were to give up.
So thank you all, for being here, for the support and inspiration, and for your friendship.
Hope you all have a simply marvelous monday!!
You ARE a success! You have run a half marathon, you have stuck with the exercise, through everything. Okay, so maybe it hasn't been as consistent as you wanted.... but what is MOST IMPORTANT is that you have NEVER GIVEN UP!! Way to go P!!! You are so inspirational...I would have given into the nap. Thank YOU for reminding me that I need to get off my butt!!! And a bubble bath sounds like heaven....
I'm not one much for baths.... I'm typically too "go-go-go" to relax in the tub.... but I decided it was just what I needed! I skipped the bubbles and went for bath salts.... makes the water softer and smells pretty! And I'm lucky.... in addition to our hot tub we have a big jacuzzi bathtub in the master bathroom. So plenty of hot water up to my neck and soothing jets! And YES, I was worth it!
Nutella pizza????????? OMG...I have died and gone to chocolate heaven!!
You and DD both!!
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Good Morning DOnalds!
Who watched the Oscars?? I did! I usually don't watch that stuff since I am really not impressed with "celebrities" and rarely get "starstruck", but i really wanted to see what the curvier stars were wearing. Octavia looked beautiful but Melissa looked like a hot mess...I mean the dress was soooo unflattering and in a terrible color for her skin...fire THAT stylist pronto!
Another busy day here with phone calls to colleges and bills to pay online. I'm excited for spin class tonight and a good nights sleep (I usually have the best sleep on spin nights!!)
Hope you all make great choices today!
BRB w/ QOTD...
Best bit of advice was from my dad. Always treat people with more kindness than you think they may deserve for you don't know what hardships they're facing!
AMEN! Your Dad was a wise man!!
Second best bit was from Pamela (Kathy has already mentioned it) regarding controlling how we react to stressful situations
Thanks!
Sounds like you are getting yourself back in the right frame of mind though. 
). Then the boys will play Wii until they crash. 
Depends on the topic I'm seeking advice on!
Life in general I go to my husband, dietry matters-I call on my sister or come on here
Best bit of advice was from my dad. Always treat people with more kindness than you think they may deserve for you don't know what hardships they're facing!
Second best bit was from Pamela (Kathy has already mentioned it) regarding controlling how we react to stressful situations
I find it easiest to get my water if I drink 1 glass while preparing my meal and then a 2nd with each meal
Morning friends!!
Living room dusted and vacuumed and picked up..... check!
Dining room dusted and vacuumed and picked up...... check!
Downstairs bathroom cleaned and swept.......check!
Kitchen cleaned, wiped, and floor mopped.......check!
Mudroom picked up and vacuumed...........check!
Garage entry straightened and swept.....check!
Stairs and upstairs hall vacuumed.........check!
Well..... at least the basics got done for DS's sleepover tonight. DS's room did NOT get picked up....nor did the Lego room. And he hasn't moved the Wii to the playroom yet.... but I'm not stressing about that stuff.
We are leaving at 12:45 to pick up his friend and we will go to the new comic book store, then bowling and then to see Star Wars in 3-D at either 3:20 or 4:10.... depending on how long we bowl. Then home for pizza (frozen from Costco for the boys, homemade low fat & low carb for DH and myself) and birthday cake (okay.....there is NO SUCH THING as low fat-low carb birthday cake!!
Tomorrow we will head out after breakfast for laser tag and then lunch at Pizza Hut for the boys, before bringing BF home. They will see each other again on Thurday when they go skiing/snowboarding together, so no sense in too much together time tomorrow!
Heard from DD again last night and this morning. They are off for a long bus ride to another location today and will be going to the beach. She's not sure if she will have wi-fi at this new location.... but considering we didn't expect to hear from her AT ALL, we've been pleasantly surprised at how much contact we've had! So if we don't hear again for a few days, we're okay. Just makes my Momma-heart happy that she is having such an amazing time! They went to a frog zoo/museum yesterday!
I have one hour to get showered and dressed, make lunch for us, and then head out! Guess I need to say goodbye!
TTYL......................P
Good Monday morning everyone
Hi Deb I was up at 3:30 and figured why go back to sleep. Besides my nose was clogged and I was not getting back to sleep.
I had some things to do so I have no time this morning to chat here.
Disney planning did not go as well as I planned. My dsis is making reservations saying if you want to meet for lunch no big deal but the reservations are there.
Off to goto school. Last full week before the crazy state wide high school testing starts.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Good Morning All. Another sleepless night here. Not sure why my body insists on waking up at 2:30 AM these days
Have a Great Day
Deb
Good Monday morning everyone
Disney planning did not go as well as I planned. My dsis is making reservations saying if you want to meet for lunch no big deal but the reservations are there.
Off to goto school. Last full week before the crazy state wide high school testing starts.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Sorry you had to cancel the whole thing! That stinks! Hope everything starts to turn around.Christopher-I'm sorry for all the stress you have been going through, and it was a tough decision, but I am sure you did not take it lightly and did what was best.
What I was going to post for the qotd on advice will work nicely for you too.
It was from Pamela/Pjlla almost 3 years ago when my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and she said, "you can not always control what is happening in your life, but you can control your reaction to it." And what is happening is still going to be happening if you eat 2 boxes of cookies and cupcakes, it might feel good going down, but after it will make you feel worse, and though I don't always follow that most wonderful advice, I have thought of it many times when the stress has been high in my life, and I know that I am more aware of how I react to the stress.
And the second part of who do I go to for support and advice, most often I come here to my bl-dis friends. So many of you have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life, the passing of my mom, and the grief after that, and when ds had his seizure last fall, are the hardest times i've had and the outpouring of love and support from so many of you who I haven't even met in real life has been truly amazing.
Well, I guess I'm going to have a good little cry before I go to work.
And you've been there for the good times too, training for and cheering me on through my training for the Princess half last year. I feel so blessed to have this group in my life.
And I say that as I slink my way back into the wagon, yet again, and you all welcome me back in as many times as I need to be here, and I know that I am not alone in this journey, and that as long as I keep trying and keep getting back on track, I am going to be successful, and I am in a much better place than if I were to give up.
So thank you all, for being here, for the support and inspiration, and for your friendship.
Hope you all have a simply marvelous monday!!
Kayla!! 5.5 miles is nothing to sneeze at!! AND wow on the calorie burning!! You ROCK!!
Good Morning DOnalds!
Who watched the Oscars?? I did! I usually don't watch that stuff since I am really not impressed with "celebrities" and rarely get "starstruck", but i really wanted to see what the curvier stars were wearing. Octavia looked beautiful but Melissa looked like a hot mess...I mean the dress was soooo unflattering and in a terrible color for her skin...fire THAT stylist pronto!
Another busy day here with phone calls to colleges and bills to pay online. I'm excited for spin class tonight and a good nights sleep (I usually have the best sleep on spin nights!!)
Hope you all make great choices today!
BRB w/ QOTD...
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Morning friends!!
Well..... at least the basics got done for DS's sleepover tonight. DS's room did NOT get picked up....nor did the Lego room. And he hasn't moved the Wii to the playroom yet.... but I'm not stressing about that stuff.
We are leaving at 12:45 to pick up his friend and we will go to the new comic book store, then bowling and then to see Star Wars in 3-D at either 3:20 or 4:10.... depending on how long we bowl. Then home for pizza (frozen from Costco for the boys, homemade low fat & low carb for DH and myself) and birthday cake (okay.....there is NO SUCH THING as low fat-low carb birthday cake!!
Tomorrow we will head out after breakfast for laser tag and then lunch at Pizza Hut for the boys, before bringing BF home. They will see each other again on Thurday when they go skiing/snowboarding together, so no sense in too much together time tomorrow!
Heard from DD again last night and this morning. They are off for a long bus ride to another location today and will be going to the beach. She's not sure if she will have wi-fi at this new location.... but considering we didn't expect to hear from her AT ALL, we've been pleasantly surprised at how much contact we've had! So if we don't hear again for a few days, we're okay. Just makes my Momma-heart happy that she is having such an amazing time! They went to a frog zoo/museum yesterday!
I have one hour to get showered and dressed, make lunch for us, and then head out! Guess I need to say goodbye!
TTYL......................P
I can't believe I'm the biggest loser this week, thank you! Here's to another healthy week of losing!!This week's winning team with 17.41% is Team Mickey!!
Team Donald weighed-in losing 14.84% for the week!
Additional stats for the week!!!!
::Snow White:: won for Team Donald with 1.80% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!
Congrats to BMC423 who was Mickey's Team winner with 1.60%!
Team Donald lost 29.7 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 13.2 pounds this week
Team Donald leads the Total Weight Loss with 433.2 pounds and Team Mickey's total weight loss to date is 338.8!!!
Both teams together have lost 772.0 pounds!!!! Amazing!
Keep reading, keep posting and most of all keep losing and continue learning!!!!
Have an OP week
It has been a difficult 3 weeks too. I feel like I have just about ruined my chances to reach any kind of goal for this challenge, but I decided to come back here anyway. I am so used to just giving up when I feel overwhelmed and I hate that about myself. I am trying to get back on board but some of the issues that have come up here at home are real road blockers for me. One of the major things is financial stress (I know we all know what that is like), and it looks like we will not be going to Disney this summer after all 
This has been really hard to swallow and really put a damper on my weight loss efforts. I know it shouldn't, I know that, but that trip was definitely a motivator for me. Plus, this was suppossed to be our first trip so I am totally bummed. I know I can save up a little at a time and maybe we can go next year, but still, to wait another whole year! 
I don't know if I can! Anyway, enough crying over here, I just wanted to say hi! And I'm still here!
I hope you can get those boxes away so you can use the TM
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Way to go losers!!! KAYLA!!! Look at you!!! YAY!!
Great job Donalds!!!This week's winning team with 17.41% is Team Mickey!!
Team Donald weighed-in losing 14.84% for the week!
Additional stats for the week!!!!
::Snow White:: won for Team Donald with 1.80% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!
Congrats to BMC423 who was Mickey's Team winner with 1.60%!
Team Donald lost 29.7 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 13.2 pounds this week
Team Donald leads the Total Weight Loss with 433.2 pounds and Team Mickey's total weight loss to date is 338.8!!!
Both teams together have lost 772.0 pounds!!!! Amazing!
Keep reading, keep posting and most of all keep losing and continue learning!!!!
Have an OP week
What a banner week for you!!! Keep up the great work!!Hope you all are having a wonderful day! Today was nice. Hit my calories about right on and was watching some more biggest loser. Today was suppose to be my off day but as I was watching TV I just felt really jittery so I threw on a tank top and started lifting some weights while watching tv. That show is too motivating!
Ended up having another MS trkey sandwich with mixed green beans, peppers, and carrots. Wow, it was only about 350 calories and sooo much food.
Was looking in the mirror today and I can really tell the difference! I'm so happy with how great I've been doing. I'm actually excited for weigh-ins! Lol!
Have a wonderful night!
ETA: Just wanted to add a quick thank you to everyone who gave well wishes for my honor society application; I just got a call that I got in!
Amanda!! We have missed youWell team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks
I'm so sorry that your trip is not happening this year. Trust me, you want to go next year when the Fantasyland expansion is done! Many of the rides are being refurbed this year so many closures... next year sounds so much better! I'm saving up for next spring...I just hope the new Mine coaster is finished. Hang in there!!Nice!! While pounds may not be coming off, you are certainly changing your body! That's awesome!!
I would do anything at this point to see a loss on the scale this week... It's been the same with me too; eating between 1,200 - 1,500 calories, getting plenty of water and no change on the scale...
-not even sure why because I didnt feel like I had a "bad" week tho I knew it could have been better in placesWell team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks
Just think how much better you're going to look in those holiday snaps a year from nowDont give up! I havent been doing good lately and normally I would give up but not this time!! We can do it together
) that might be why your scale isnt shifting
). I weighed myself today and I was another 2 lbs up and I feel like I'm just watching all my hard work slip away
Christopher-I'm sorry for all the stress you have been going through, and it was a tough decision, but I am sure you did not take it lightly and did what was best.
What I was going to post for the qotd on advice will work nicely for you too.
It was from Pamela/Pjlla almost 3 years ago when my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, and she said, "you can not always control what is happening in your life, but you can control your reaction to it." And what is happening is still going to be happening if you eat 2 boxes of cookies and cupcakes, it might feel good going down, but after it will make you feel worse, and though I don't always follow that most wonderful advice, I have thought of it many times when the stress has been high in my life, and I know that I am more aware of how I react to the stress.
And the second part of who do I go to for support and advice, most often I come here to my bl-dis friends. So many of you have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life, the passing of my mom, and the grief after that, and when ds had his seizure last fall, are the hardest times i've had and the outpouring of love and support from so many of you who I haven't even met in real life has been truly amazing.
Well, I guess I'm going to have a good little cry before I go to work.
And you've been there for the good times too, training for and cheering me on through my training for the Princess half last year. I feel so blessed to have this group in my life.
And I say that as I slink my way back into the wagon, yet again, and you all welcome me back in as many times as I need to be here, and I know that I am not alone in this journey, and that as long as I keep trying and keep getting back on track, I am going to be successful, and I am in a much better place than if I were to give up.
So thank you all, for being here, for the support and inspiration, and for your friendship.
Hope you all have a simply marvelous monday!!
ETA: Just wanted to add a quick thank you to everyone who gave well wishes for my honor society application; I just got a call that I got in!
BL and Honor Society!! 
We are all dancing for you!!! CONGRATULATIONSWell team i have been MIA for about 3 weeks
I totally know how you're feeling.
Well at least we can both take satisfaction that inches are coming off! Let's keep it up! It'll come off soon if we keep working at it!
). Just keep on and once your body adjusts , it will push through again.
Thanks to you and everyone else for the kind words and warm welcome back. It is so nice to have a place where others understand how a derailment can happen and be supportive in getting back on track rather than being judgmental. It helps to make the re-commitment. THANKS TO YOU ALL!
Glad to see you back again and good for you on not giving up your goals
I love the Olympics! I am an avid watcher and after Disney is probably my number two trivia interest. I am surrounded by the Olympics all the time too now that I live in Lausanne. This is where the IOC (International Olympic Committee) is based. So we are the official Olympic City. We have a really great museum too. A definite must visit for your bucket list if you are an Olympic Fan.
I think my interest was sparked with the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. I remember very clearly all the advertising and watching the games. That was also the year that Mary Lou Retton was the gymnastic superstar and since she is from West Virginia, as I am, there was a lot of pride and hype.
I was really fortunate to get to go the the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Really really cool. I will be in London this summer during the Olympics, though I have not secured tickets to any events. Tickets are not alway easy to come by and often are REALLY EXPENSIVE. But being in the city during the games, there is an awesome international spirit that pervades the entire city.
I have no trouble getting my water in each day. I often actually drink 2 or 3 times the expected amount.....average 3 to 5 liters a day. I got into the habit long ago and have gotten used to the frequent trips to the loo.
I recommend that you get a refillable water bottle and then place a series of rubber bands on it, one for each time you need to empty the bottle to reach your water goal for the day. Each time you empty the bottle, remove one of the rubber bands and place it around your wrist. You then have a visual reminder of your progress both on your bottle and on your person.
Sounds like a great way to keep on track!
Ahhh inspirational.........I need to get stuck into my house work too. I am slow about it for some reason.
Based on the program that I am following, you might want to try a day or two of pure protein to help wake your body up and jar it into action. Sometimes the body gets complacent and used to what you are doing and needs a shake to push it through. Just something to consider.
I might give this a go and se if it works for me too.
Congratulations to all that have made the list. Another great week for the Donalds. Especially ::Snow_White:: WAY TO GO!
I was especially surprised to see my name there. It was only after seeing it there that I realized my actually weight loss for last week was 2.2 pounds not the 1.2 that I had thought and reported yesterday. I guess I was so stressed and had expected a gain that I did my math wrong. Seeing the figure there I rechecked and found my computing error.
Wow you have lots to celebrate!
I understand the frustration and just found my way back to the team after being away and not fully on my program either. It is amazing how helpful just checking in and posting even a short message leads to an outpouring of support. Welcome back and well done on coming back. Goals can be adjusted and reworked so don't give up.
I know it is also disappointing to have to postpone your trip. But if that does happen, it will make the visit all that more special when you do get to go. And we are here to support you through your goals to look and feel as good as you really want to for that first visit! You can do it!!
AND
We all hit those points. I agree they can frustrating. But you are in the right frame of mind.....finding the non scale victories is just as important. I remind myself how much more energy I have now that I am eating better and drinking all my water. I see the changes in my clothing too (all of a sudden I am in fashion with my jeans slouching below my bum....is still don't understand why boys do this on purpose
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Well Tuesday has arrived and I am pleased to say that I made it through Monday rather successfully. I managed to eat my calories and get to the gym. I started reading on my iPad while doing the elliptical machine. Wow, I get through the exercise easier when I am reading....hmmm, how come it has taken me this long to discover that?
Thanks again to you all for the support as I push past the disappointment of the cancelation of the show and recommit to this journey. You all are wonderful. I have made a promise to myself and to you that I will see my way to my goal.
Good for you
Have a great day DONALDS!!!
Christopher
GOod Tuesday morning everyone.
Congrats to the Team Donald on the loss this week. Especially SnowWhite for being on top and getting into the honor society. Quiet a day for you.
luvpoohandcompany The years I was going through menopause I didn't lose any weight. It was when I was coming out of it the I was able to. I was able to maintain my weight which is what you have to try to do. It is very hard. I worked very hard just to maintain back then.
Thanks for the advice. Do you mind me asking how long you maintained for before you were able to lose again? Figure I'm going to walk an extra 20 mins a night on top of my usual exercise and see if it shifts some lbs!
araes2102 I am sorry you are not going this summer. I am sorry you are frustrated. I haven't been on vacation for the last 3 years so I know what it is like.
belledreamer pooh2001 and amykathleen2005 Keep on working. I have been stuck that last few weeks and this week I was a pound down. Just keep at it. DOn't let it get to you.
Had a busy afternoon yesterday. I went to make chili and there was no chili powder. I had to get to the post office so I got some and was able to save dinner. Got some things done for the costumes for the local high school. and made it home at 9 last night. I don't have to go over there tonight but I do tomorrow night. We have to look at all the costumes to make sure that we have something for everyone and start to finish the decorating and the extra touches.
Off to get dressed.
Have a happy and healthy day.
