Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lynda- how is your mom doing?

Belledreamer- a hot trainer would be enough to keep me motivated im glad you really got a good workout. I hope you can get some more sessions with im too.

I am home after zumba and it was a bt of a rough class for me tonight. I just felt blah and unmotivated. I know its pms and this feeling drives me crazy. Anyone else get like this and if so any suggestions of how to make it better?

 

[pjlla]

So I just finished my free consultation and session with a trainer that I got for joining my local gym and can I just say, it was NOTHING like I've ever experienced before! Plus the fact that the trainer was not bad looking in the slightest helps...

First was the consultation. And the dreaded weigh-in... Yet another reminder of how far I have to go... Not to mention that your weight is being seen by a hot guy... But let's not dwell on that!

We talked about my goals and what I'm hoping to accomplish; which he seemed to agree that 150 is a very attainable goal for me, which made me feel alot better. He really seemed to appreciate the cardio work I've done so far, plus the realistic expectations for myself in not thinking that I'm going to lose all of the weight in a month. He also echoed the advice of several people that I need to alternate weights and cardio to keep losing weight when I told him of the weigh loss just completely stopping. I've been doing the healthier diet and plenty of cardio; I just didn't know how to do weights correctly. So it was decided that we'd mainly focus on that during the training session.

Then came my favorite question that he asked: 'What is the best thing I can do as a trainer to keep you going?' (Or something to that extent.) So I told him "Go all Bob from Biggest Loser on me and keep pushing me harder. I know I can do it, I just need someone to help push me to my limits. Basically, just make me hate you.' I think he got a kick out that response.

And make me hate him he did. We did everything from lunges to the tricep rope to step ups to bicycle abs to two different weight lifting and alternating reps for those 6 exercises for 30 minutes while putting more weight on each time. And for the last 10 minutes of reps, whenever we'd take a break before doing the next exercise to drink a little water and catch my breath, he'd ask how I was doing and I'd reply: 'You know I hate you, right?' He said he hears that alot.

So we finished the session, he gave me his recommendations for what he thinks I should do to keep losing weight, we said our goodbyes and that was it. And I have to admit that I was sorry to see it end. Despite the fact that my thighs are screaming right now and all I want is a hot shower, I left the gym today with the satisfaction that I had really accomplished something today. I just hope I can keep it up because he said he'd be checking in on me... I may have to try doing another session with him.

Just need to share my experience with you guys!

Glad you had such a great workout and that it was such a positive experience! It just confirms my recent thoughts that I should find the time and $$ to work with a trainer again. Maybe this spring I can make it work with the schedule and the budget. I know I don't push myself hard enough.
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Evening all! Had some great "mom intuition" tonite and brought up Facebook just in time to have a short chat with DD! Another great day in CR for her! Saw sharks and jellyfish at the beach.

I am so proud of myself....had another one of those "this would be a great time for a nap" moments....but I hit the TM instead!........P

 

[araes2102]

Amanda!! We have missed you 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!!

Thank you for the kind words I would love to see WDW, but we are in AZ so DL is more realistic, and just as exciting. Maybe the Carsland excitment will have died down by next year

Glad you came back and I'm sorry you had to cancel your trip 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

Definitely a way to look on the bright side! And yes we can!

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!

Yes, this is how I feel as well!

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.

How does this work? Are foods like quinoa considered pure protein? What about nut butters? Does this also mean no fruits and veggies?

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!!

Thank you for all the encouraging words! I think this trip will be super special, I have been waiting to go (to be able to financially go) for 11 years! But it will definitely be best when I go and am looking and feeling good!

I made skinnytaste stuffed peppers last night...YUM! They were quick and easy and only 30 minutes in the oven! It tasted so good after a grueling 50 minutes in spin class.

Sounds yummy! Is the recipe online? I always looking for tasty, healthy, and quick recipes.

First of all...here's some tough love. Stop using DH's boxes for an excuse. Move the boxes yourself! Consider it part of your workout. And ditch the Special K bars...they aren't real food! They are okay for an occasional sweet treat, but that's it. Up the fruit and veggies....watch the carbs...especially white carbs. Increase the lean protein. Be sure you are well hydrated.

Be sure you are getting a good sweaty workout, 30 min.minimum, 4-5 days per week...cardio and weights.

And no apologies! We all have good weeks and bad weeks, but we are here together, no matter what!

Wow, this is just what I needed to hear. Sitting here in my Disney deprived depression, it is easy to forget the basics. Getting back to making myself better is the best way to feel better!

I'm so sorry about the Disney disappointment. You will enjoy the trip so much more if it is paid for in advance. I've heard lots of stories from folks who do the whole trip on credit cards...personally I could NOT enjoy myself if I spent the trip thinking about how to pay the bills when they arrive! I have a few suggestions on saving and such for Disney if you would like any suggestions....just let me know.

And if you keep at it with your weight loss, you could be at goal and looking super by the time you do go!

Oh yes! We were planning to pay cash, the only way we ever do anything. In fact we only use credit cards when there is an offer for a certain period of no interest and are sure to pay it off before that time frame. This is one of the reasons we have not been yo Disney despite wishing, hoping, and planning for 11 years! I would love any saving tips you have

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

Love me some sammies! I like all kinds... Subway (yum!) is 6 in turkey on 9 grain with lots and lots of spinach, onion, banana peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and vinegar. Home is turkey on healthfull 10 grain with a wedge of laughing cow, lots of romaine and mustard. Yummo!

Don't have any Disney memorabilia...yet!

Pamper Week, Tuesday, 2/28: The month is almost over. Think about all the positives you have had this month. If you think of any negatives just move them aside and return to the positives. I challenge you think of at least 10 of them!

Hmm, again with all my recent stress, I have NOT been grateful lately for all that I do have... this may take me a minute...

1. Very good friends of ours got married on 2/11/12. Beautiful wedding and tons of fun!
2. DBF loves me, though it's sometimes hard to remember that I love him!
3. I DO love DBF. He is an awesome man... Strong, inside and out. Handsome. Committed (though this is hard to remember sometimes too since I am DGF and not DW! ). And a truly GOOD person (hard to find these days!).
4. DBF and I are going to Van Halen this summer! More exciting for him than me actually but still, it will be a whole lot of fun. We obviously couldn't afford the over $100 each for the tickets so his brother bought them as a bday gift for him. So very generous!
5. I have my BFF to lean on when I need her. We have known each other since high school and have often referred to each other as a "non-sexual life partner" I love her so much and she can always make me smile. And I always try to do the same for her.
6. I have both of my parents still. Thngs have not always been great between us, but I have them and I can turn to them, and be there for them still. I truly am blessed for this.
7. Fiances may be tight but I have a nice home, a nice car, can (barely) afford quality childcare for my kids, I can feed my kids, and I have a career I do love.
8. I may be fat, but I am young and I have not had any major health complications. And I have the ability to get the weight off before I do!
9. I have my kids. And they are happy, healthy, and reasonably well behaved. With all the horrors I see every day at work, I am more than grateful for these things. I love my kids!
10. I got through this list! I was able to think of more things than I thought I would! I haeard that keeping a journal about gratitude is proven treatment for depression. Glad for this challenge!

So I just finished my free consultation and session with a trainer that I got for joining my local gym and can I just say, it was NOTHING like I've ever experienced before! Plus the fact that the trainer was not bad looking in the slightest helps...

First was the consultation. And the dreaded weigh-in... Yet another reminder of how far I have to go... Not to mention that your weight is being seen by a hot guy... But let's not dwell on that!

We talked about my goals and what I'm hoping to accomplish; which he seemed to agree that 150 is a very attainable goal for me, which made me feel alot better. He really seemed to appreciate the cardio work I've done so far, plus the realistic expectations for myself in not thinking that I'm going to lose all of the weight in a month. He also echoed the advice of several people that I need to alternate weights and cardio to keep losing weight when I told him of the weigh loss just completely stopping. I've been doing the healthier diet and plenty of cardio; I just didn't know how to do weights correctly. So it was decided that we'd mainly focus on that during the training session.

Then came my favorite question that he asked: 'What is the best thing I can do as a trainer to keep you going?' (Or something to that extent.) So I told him "Go all Bob from Biggest Loser on me and keep pushing me harder. I know I can do it, I just need someone to help push me to my limits. Basically, just make me hate you.' I think he got a kick out that response.

And make me hate him he did. We did everything from lunges to the tricep rope to step ups to bicycle abs to two different weight lifting and alternating reps for those 6 exercises for 30 minutes while putting more weight on each time. And for the last 10 minutes of reps, whenever we'd take a break before doing the next exercise to drink a little water and catch my breath, he'd ask how I was doing and I'd reply: 'You know I hate you, right?' He said he hears that alot.

So we finished the session, he gave me his recommendations for what he thinks I should do to keep losing weight, we said our goodbyes and that was it. And I have to admit that I was sorry to see it end. Despite the fact that my thighs are screaming right now and all I want is a hot shower, I left the gym today with the satisfaction that I had really accomplished something today. I just hope I can keep it up because he said he'd be checking in on me... I may have to try doing another session with him.

Just need to share my experience with you guys!

Sounds awesome! That's a great motivator! I would love to get me a Bob to kick my butt every day! Plus I would love to be able to look at and admire Bob every day!

 

[donac]

Good Wednesday morning

They are predicting yucky weather for us today. I think we are mostly getting rain so it is not too bad for us.

Lynda I hope your mother is feeling better.

I have along day ahead of me and I am so tired right now. I don't know why. I got a pretty good night sleep last night. Maybe thinking of all I have to do today.

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I am not a big sandwich eater. If I take a sandwich for lunch I can't make it ahead of time. I have to make it just before I eat it. I do like a sub shop around here called Jersey Mikes. They make a great turkey sandwich. They also can serve a mini which is smaller than a half and on whole wheat.

I have many Disney items I have bought over the years. I have notepads that I use at work. I also have a poster of all the villians on my wall by the clock. I have a number of ornaments that I have collected since my first trp to DL in 1978. I also collect salt and pepper shakers which are in my china cabinet and my curio cabinet.

Off to get ready for work.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning. Bad weather heading this way later this afternoon. It looks like we could get 3 -6 inches or 8-12 inches depending on how the storm goes. We always seem to be right on that storm line. This would be the most snowfall all winter They are already predicting morning delays and school closings.

 

[D73]

Morning Donalds! I hope you are having a good week. I know we are all having points of struggle but keeping a presence on the BL DIS board is definitely the way to go. I have seen myself much more focused this week since returning! Thanks all!

For those of you interested in the Protein only days that I mentioned. I share this information for your consideration to see if it works into your plan. Again, this comes from the program that I am following, The Dukan Diet.

Anything from this list is permitted without restriction to portion or time of day that it is eaten.

1. Lean meats: beef (except ribs and ribeye), veal, grilled or roasted without oil or fat, buffalo, and venison, except cuts used for braising or stewing
2. Organ meats: kidneys, liver, and tongue
3. All poultry, except duck and goose, but without skin
4. Lean pork
5. All fish - fatty, lean, white, oily, raw or cooked
6. All shellfish
7. Low-fat ham, sliced low-fat chicken
8. Eggs
9. Nonfat dairy products
10. 2 T of oat bran (mix in nonfat yogurt or nonfat milk)
11. Extras: coffee, tea, vinegar, flavorings, spices, herbs, pickles (careful of sugar content), lemon, salt and mustard (watch sugar content)

Of course....WATER WATER WATER.

Again, I am offering this as a suggestion for trying for a day or two to get things moving again with your current program. If you want to follow it more strictly, I recommend that you read his entire book first. Knowledge is power when it comes to putting food into your body.

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Well I have made it to the gym each day as I promised myself I would. I want to really get myself into that habit so that when I am sailing on the Dream and Fantasy in a month's time I have the gym so ingrained into my daily routine that I will find myself there almost involuntarily. I think I will sign up for a session or two of personal training and use bellesdreamer's approach and tell the trainer to go all Bob Harper on my butt.

Happy hump day....almost to the end of another week!

Way to go!

Christopher

 

[pjlla]

Morning all! The weather that Deb and Dona have mentioned is heading my way too. While I can't complain about snow totals this winter, I am concerned that it won't be gone in time for DD's return late tomorrow night.

DS has plans to go snowboarding tomorrow...but maybe I should get him up and see if we can move it to today.

Christopher.... You are so right that knowledge is power! This is true of so many aspects of life...but especially important when it comes to our health. You can't eat right if you don't understand what you are eating or what it may do to/for your body.

Off to get laundry done! I haven't done a load in nearly a week! No swim towels, so I got a bit of a break!................P

 

[cclovesdis]

Pamper Week, Wed., 2/29: Today is Leap Day. Do something active and fun, like leaping.

Hi Donalds,

I've been reading along, but not posting much. You are doing wonderfully! Congrats to all of your Biggest Losers this week and to everyone who is participating! I am yo-yoing up and down between 2 pounds above and 2 pounds below my starting weight for the challenge. I've found out last night that I likely have to go to a formal event in early June, so I've decided to set a goal of doing the 30 Day Shred everyday during March. I am hoping it will help me shed an inch in my waist and an inch in my upper arms.

The mom drama has subsided. I am not engaging in so much emotional eating now. I continue to struggle with making better choices around people other than my family. I am eating GF (and unfortunately having problems with cross-contamination) and I do feel better physically. I got the results of my most recent thyroid test and the med I take for that is a the right dose. I wasn't so sure so I was glad when I saw the results. This is the first morning in a few days that I woke up before 8 AM and was functional at that time. On Monday and yesterday, it took until almost Noon before I did much of anything. Needless to say, I am very happy with this morning's wake up.

Have a wonderful, OP day Donalds!

CC

 

[jillbur]

Happy Leap Day!!

there is suppose to be some icy/snowy weather tomorrow morning and all I can say is I am ready for spring. I really hate the weather in PA from Feb 1- Apr 1. It is so depressing.

I really hate the weather from late November until April 1 in western PA lol. We were supposed to get ice and my whole house was hoping for a school delay, but the temps stayed around 38 so we are just getting pummeled with rain. My yard is already a muddy mess, so I am not happy about all this rain. I hope you don't get too bad of weather!

Hello everyone!! I feel as if I have been gone forever. My mom had heart surgery and for the past week and a half I went home to help her out, so I only got on my computer very few times. I'm feeling a bit motivation-less but I'm coming back to try to keep it going!!
I love sandwiches, my favorite is a turkey on some kind of grain filled bread and a lot of lettuce and tomatoes. I need to eat that more often!
I've only been to WDW one time but I bought a Mickey Mouse wine glass and it's my favorite thing ever. I told my husband I have to go back to buy more and have a set!
--Lynda

I hope your mom is doing well and glad to see you were able to check in. Just remember to take care of yourself as much as you are taking care of mom!

So I just finished my free consultation and session with a trainer that I got for joining my local gym and can I just say, it was NOTHING like I've ever experienced before! Plus the fact that the trainer was not bad looking in the slightest helps...

First was the consultation. And the dreaded weigh-in... Yet another reminder of how far I have to go... Not to mention that your weight is being seen by a hot guy... But let's not dwell on that!

We talked about my goals and what I'm hoping to accomplish; which he seemed to agree that 150 is a very attainable goal for me, which made me feel alot better. He really seemed to appreciate the cardio work I've done so far, plus the realistic expectations for myself in not thinking that I'm going to lose all of the weight in a month. He also echoed the advice of several people that I need to alternate weights and cardio to keep losing weight when I told him of the weigh loss just completely stopping. I've been doing the healthier diet and plenty of cardio; I just didn't know how to do weights correctly. So it was decided that we'd mainly focus on that during the training session.

Then came my favorite question that he asked: 'What is the best thing I can do as a trainer to keep you going?' (Or something to that extent.) So I told him "Go all Bob from Biggest Loser on me and keep pushing me harder. I know I can do it, I just need someone to help push me to my limits. Basically, just make me hate you.' I think he got a kick out that response.

And make me hate him he did. We did everything from lunges to the tricep rope to step ups to bicycle abs to two different weight lifting and alternating reps for those 6 exercises for 30 minutes while putting more weight on each time. And for the last 10 minutes of reps, whenever we'd take a break before doing the next exercise to drink a little water and catch my breath, he'd ask how I was doing and I'd reply: 'You know I hate you, right?' He said he hears that alot.

So we finished the session, he gave me his recommendations for what he thinks I should do to keep losing weight, we said our goodbyes and that was it. And I have to admit that I was sorry to see it end. Despite the fact that my thighs are screaming right now and all I want is a hot shower, I left the gym today with the satisfaction that I had really accomplished something today. I just hope I can keep it up because he said he'd be checking in on me... I may have to try doing another session with him.

Just need to share my experience with you guys!

Glad you had a good consult and workout. Does your gym offer a circuit training class? If so, I highly reccommend it. I love doing weights with a group and moving around to the different machines. And, it kicks my butt even though I go twice a week and have been going for months. I think you will notice a huge difference if you weight train 2 or 3 days a week on top of cardio. Just remember to not take it easy on yourself. It get so exciting when you realize you can lift more and more weight!

I know its pms and this feeling drives me crazy. Anyone else get like this and if so any suggestions of how to make it better?

I always feel blah around this time, too. I just feel so bloated and always starving! I'm sorry I have no advice, but I do make sure I get the gym or exercise at home. It usually makes me feel better. Good luck!

Evening all! Had some great "mom intuition" tonite and brought up Facebook just in time to have a short chat with DD! Another great day in CR for her! Saw sharks and jellyfish at the beach.

I am so proud of myself....had another one of those "this would be a great time for a nap" moments....but I hit the TM instead!........P

So fun for DD. When she gets back, you'll have to post some pics. I would love to see them!

Way to go getting on that TM!

Good Morning. Bad weather heading this way later this afternoon. It looks like we could get 3 -6 inches or 8-12 inches depending on how the storm goes. We always seem to be right on that storm line. This would be the most snowfall all winter They are already predicting morning delays and school closings.

I hope you don't get too bad of weather. Be careful!

Morning Donalds! I hope you are having a good week. I know we are all having points of struggle but keeping a presence on the BL DIS board is definitely the way to go. I have seen myself much more focused this week since returning! Thanks all!

For those of you interested in the Protein only days that I mentioned. I share this information for your consideration to see if it works into your plan. Again, this comes from the program that I am following, The Dukan Diet.

Anything from this list is permitted without restriction to portion or time of day that it is eaten.

1. Lean meats: beef (except ribs and ribeye), veal, grilled or roasted without oil or fat, buffalo, and venison, except cuts used for braising or stewing
2. Organ meats: kidneys, liver, and tongue
3. All poultry, except duck and goose, but without skin
4. Lean pork
5. All fish - fatty, lean, white, oily, raw or cooked
6. All shellfish
7. Low-fat ham, sliced low-fat chicken
8. Eggs
9. Nonfat dairy products
10. 2 T of oat bran (mix in nonfat yogurt or nonfat milk)
11. Extras: coffee, tea, vinegar, flavorings, spices, herbs, pickles (careful of sugar content), lemon, salt and mustard (watch sugar content)

Of course....WATER WATER WATER.

Again, I am offering this as a suggestion for trying for a day or two to get things moving again with your current program. If you want to follow it more strictly, I recommend that you read his entire book first. Knowledge is power when it comes to putting food into your body.

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Well I have made it to the gym each day as I promised myself I would. I want to really get myself into that habit so that when I am sailing on the Dream and Fantasy in a month's time I have the gym so ingrained into my daily routine that I will find myself there almost involuntarily. I think I will sign up for a session or two of personal training and use bellesdreamer's approach and tell the trainer to go all Bob Harper on my butt.

Happy hump day....almost to the end of another week!

Way to go!

Christopher

Thanks for the list of proteins. I always do better with eating less starchy carbs. I try to only have them at breakfast or maybe lunch. Great job getting to the gym and I can't believe your trips are so close!


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It is raining like cazy here! I was hoping for some freezing rain to delay school today, but no luck. We actually haven't had a delay yet this school year which is really odd! We had quite a few last year and a make up day for a cancellation. Our schools in western PA rarely cancel.

I got super organized last night for home and work, so I have a few extra minutes to check in today. I am going to spinning tonight so I am excited because it is such a good workout (and I sleep so good after spinning). Other than that, nothing else exciting going on with me.

I was just checking my Touring Plans Lines ap. I wish I could've done the 24 hours today at WDW. It would be so fun (and tiring)! And, it would be a good day to hit all 4 parks! A girl can dream...

Have a good day!

Jill

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?


Sorry I am sooo late today! A few crisis moments here on the ranch (school!) I will be back later with replies

Make great choices today!!
~Karen

 

[donaldandpirates]

Good morning, Donalds! I'm so very sorry I haven't been on in forever. Work has been absolutely horrendous for the past couple of weeks. Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say, "Hi!" I'll try my best to catch up soon.

 

[::Snow_White::]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?


Sorry I am sooo late today! A few crisis moments here on the ranch (school!) I will be back later with replies

Make great choices today!!
~Karen

Everything!! I guess my favorite was probably on our last trip in 2010 and it was the first time we were watching Wishes that trip and I started to cry! Silently, of course, so my parents wouldn't think of crazy. But the music, the fireworks, all of it, I couldn't handle it!

Bonus: No pets, unfortunately. Hoping to get a dog when I get my own house though!

Yesterdays QOTD: I love using the t'key burgers from Morningstar with a thin bagel, pickels, lettuce, tomatoes, and honey mustard. So delicious!

Bonus: Something I treasure....hmmm. Probably all the music CDs I bought. I listen to them constantly. Or my Mickey ears because those are the official every trip purchase of Disney!!

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Hope you all are having a wonderful day.

Ran 2.5 miles yesterday, went pretty smoothly and I felt awesome afterwards. It's crazy how 2.5 miles seems really short to me now!

I have been trying so hard to stay moving throughout the day. Beind a student it's hard to just sit in class all day. I think it's hard to focus while sitting, I need to be doing something! Put some shoes on today so I'd stay on my feet while DISing, watching tv, and cleaning.

Tried on a t-shirt that's always been a bit uncomfortably small and I feel a lot better in it today and some shorts from last summer that used to be a little bit too tight and they fit perfectly! Found 2 tanktops I bought for our 2010 WDW trip that I never wore becasue they were too small. Hope I can wear them this year!

Hope you have a happy and healthy day! I'm listening to DISradio as I clean and about to watch some Disney parks videos on netflix after I'm done. So anxious for our next vacation!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

I tend to make open, toasted sandwichs at home. Only use half the amount of bread that wayand I can fool myself into thinking they're pizza
Usually use wholegrain bread, bbq or sweet chilli sauce and top with pinapple, sliced peppers,cooked ham/chicken (leftover from roast dinner the day before) and a sprinkling of low fat cheddar. I use a knive and fork to eat and add a side salad to make a more complete meal (plus it slows down the eating and therefore increases the chances of stopping when I'm full not stuffed


Love my disney Christmas tree decorations and also my mickey mouse measuring cups and spoons!

OOO! I like the eating with a knife and fork idea....slows things down

I love turkey sandwiches! I have the heart healthy turkey meat and I usually put it on Sara Lee 100% whole wheat bread with a little bit of olive oil mayo. Plus I'll usually eat a serving size of fruit or veggies along with it. And of course, my water.

BONUS QOTD: I actually have 2. One is a Beauty and the Beast snow globe my dad bought me where the rose lights up. The other is my Finding Nemo 'Mine Mine Mine' t-shirt that I finally bought after 3 trips of seeing it on the rack but not wanting to pay that much for it.

Beauty and the Beats snow globe!!! AWWW!! Love it

Olive oil mayo ROCKS!

I actually watched the Oscars. And, I was so tired yesterday morning when the alarm went off at 5:55 am! I thought Melissa looked horrible, too! But, I enjoyed the show and glad I lost sleep for it. There were so many pretty dresses, but Angelina Jolie ruined it for me with her whole leg thing on stage. Tasteless.
[COLOR"red"]Angelina...I mean really??? I do get a kick out of the picture with the added leg on the right side too...sooo funny![/COLOR]

Before my dad passed, he wanted to go to an Olympics. He was sick and he knew it, but he avoided doctors at all costs. He took us to the Atlanta Olympics and we had a blast. We saw all kinds of events (baseball, basketball, rowing, table tennis, track and field, handball, and a couple I can't remember right now), and surprisingly, one of our favorites was table tennis. Those men were in really good shape! Anyhoo, he found out after our return that he had lung cancer (had been smoking since 15 years old) and died a year later. So, I really love watching the Olympics and trying to figure out what my dad would be saying if he were here. I personally enjoy watching track and field, swimming, diving, and dresage.

What a great way to remember dad...love it!

I have been getting my water in everyday and it's getting easier. I find that I drink more if I have a straw, so I ordered reusuable cups from Disney Store online and I drink a few of those a day, plus my water bottles. If I go to the gym, I seem to drink more than I need, but if I splurge on a soda I have to remember to fill up on water.




I am not a big sandwich eater, unless I have to run into Subway or Panera for a quick lunch or dinner. I enjoy turkey sandwiches the most.

Actually, I really treasure all my photopass pictures from our first trip as a family. I preordered so we made sure we got a lot of pics. I love looking at them and seeing my boys' faces with the characters. And, even though it was just last year in February, they've grown so much!

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Well, I fell asleep nice and early last night. When I go to the gym to work out, I sleep so good. I am not planning on the gym today, but will try to do the elliptical or take the dog for a walk later. I have to get back to work, so have a good Tuesday!

Jill

Photopass is heaven sent! We bought the disk for our last trip in 2010 and have used the pics a million times

Good afternoon Team Donald!

I have also been MIA for a few weeks. I have been checking in when I can, but I have also had a few hard weeks..... as it sounds like many of you have had.

I gained weight 2 weeks ago, and I am proud of myself that I got back on the wagon...... I really think without the support of this group and knowing that I need to check-in that I would have given up. I came back last week, and lost 2.8 pounds, so thanks!

QOTD - I LOVE sandwiches but I don't fix them very often at home. My favorite part is the bread! I put very little meat on it and lots of veggies. Right now my favorite sandwich is a roast beef sandwich on an "everything" bagel thin with lettuce and roasted red peppers and a tiny bit of horseradish sauce.

Bonus QOTD - without a doubt my favorite thing from WDW is the pearl that my oldest ds picked for me in Japan/Epcot that I had made into a necklace.

Have a great evening. It is gorgeous outside today, so I am going to go home and run. I can't bear to exercise inside when the weather is this pretty.

Welcome back on the wagon!!

Awww! I love the pearl experience in Japan! So sweet that it's from DS too!

I love sandwiches and eat them often but not homemade usually. I am a subway eater. My 2 favorites are flatbread chipolte chicken and cheese with lett, tom, onion or sweet onion chicken teryiaki on wheat with lett, onion, and sweet onion sauce.
Absolute YUM!!!

My treasured disney item is my dooney and bourke wristlet I bought last year after the princess half marathon. I love it.
I want one!!! They are too cute!



Glad to hear you are back on the wagon and way to start with a great loss last week.Enjoy the nice weather and a good run!

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there is suppose to be some icy/snowy weather tomorrow morning and all I can say is I am ready for spring. I really hate the weather in PA from Feb 1- Apr 1. It is so depressing.

I can not wait for zumba tonight. I am really looking forward to burning off the load of calories that I ate at lunch time. I have a sneaky suspicion that TOM is coming soon.

Grey skies and TOM....double whammy!! I hope zumba went well!!

I'm very picky about the cold cuts that I will eat. Sometimes I will get a Subway 6-inch with tons of veggies (and fat free honey mustard) and then bring it home and add my own Boar's Head brand turkey.

Sandwiches tend to trigger my craving for a salty snack, so I'll usually have some Pirate's Booty or Special K chips with my sandwich.

Congratulations to all of the losers this week.

- Laura

Subway is great for sandwiches!! I'm partial to the veggie and cheese 6 inch....when I was eating bread...lol!

I am a sandwich eater. I usually use an Arnold Sandwich thin with lean ham.

We have lots of Disney items. I love my Disney kitchenware and our vinylmations collection and our pin collection...Having Disney touches makes us happy

Disney kitchenware is so fun!! I even bought the Disney cookbook so I could make Tonga Toast at home!

Hello everyone!! I feel as if I have been gone forever. My mom had heart surgery and for the past week and a half I went home to help her out, so I only got on my computer very few times. I'm feeling a bit motivation-less but I'm coming back to try to keep it going!!
I love sandwiches, my favorite is a turkey on some kind of grain filled bread and a lot of lettuce and tomatoes. I need to eat that more often!
I've only been to WDW one time but I bought a Mickey Mouse wine glass and it's my favorite thing ever. I told my husband I have to go back to buy more and have a set!
--Lynda

I hope everything is ok with mom!

My parents drink from their Mickey wine glasses every night with dinner...even if they are having iced tea. It just brings a little Disney magic to the meal!

So I just finished my free consultation and session with a trainer that I got for joining my local gym and can I just say, it was NOTHING like I've ever experienced before! Plus the fact that the trainer was not bad looking in the slightest helps...

First was the consultation. And the dreaded weigh-in... Yet another reminder of how far I have to go... Not to mention that your weight is being seen by a hot guy... But let's not dwell on that!

We talked about my goals and what I'm hoping to accomplish; which he seemed to agree that 150 is a very attainable goal for me, which made me feel alot better. He really seemed to appreciate the cardio work I've done so far, plus the realistic expectations for myself in not thinking that I'm going to lose all of the weight in a month. He also echoed the advice of several people that I need to alternate weights and cardio to keep losing weight when I told him of the weigh loss just completely stopping. I've been doing the healthier diet and plenty of cardio; I just didn't know how to do weights correctly. So it was decided that we'd mainly focus on that during the training session.

Then came my favorite question that he asked: 'What is the best thing I can do as a trainer to keep you going?' (Or something to that extent.) So I told him "Go all Bob from Biggest Loser on me and keep pushing me harder. I know I can do it, I just need someone to help push me to my limits. Basically, just make me hate you.' I think he got a kick out that response.

And make me hate him he did. We did everything from lunges to the tricep rope to step ups to bicycle abs to two different weight lifting and alternating reps for those 6 exercises for 30 minutes while putting more weight on each time. And for the last 10 minutes of reps, whenever we'd take a break before doing the next exercise to drink a little water and catch my breath, he'd ask how I was doing and I'd reply: 'You know I hate you, right?' He said he hears that alot.

So we finished the session, he gave me his recommendations for what he thinks I should do to keep losing weight, we said our goodbyes and that was it. And I have to admit that I was sorry to see it end. Despite the fact that my thighs are screaming right now and all I want is a hot shower, I left the gym today with the satisfaction that I had really accomplished something today. I just hope I can keep it up because he said he'd be checking in on me... I may have to try doing another session with him.

Just need to share my experience with you guys!

I am soooo glad you had a wonderful experience! I loved my trainer...well I still love him but I can't afford him. Screaming thighs are the price we pay for a stellar workout....pretty soon I want stellar thighs to go with it!

How did you sleep after the workout? I always find I sleep better when I have a hard workout and wake up more refreshed the next day....

Lynda- how is your mom doing?

Belledreamer- a hot trainer would be enough to keep me motivated im glad you really got a good workout. I hope you can get some more sessions with im too.

I am home after zumba and it was a bt of a rough class for me tonight. I just felt blah and unmotivated. I know its pms and this feeling drives me crazy. Anyone else get like this and if so any suggestions of how to make it better?

I cure pms with dark chocolate hershey kisses, a hot lavendar scented bath, and lots of water to flush out the yuckies

Evening all! Had some great "mom intuition" tonite and brought up Facebook just in time to have a short chat with DD! Another great day in CR for her! Saw sharks and jellyfish at the beach.

I am so proud of myself....had another one of those "this would be a great time for a nap" moments....but I hit the TM instead!........P

Cool!!! When does she arrive back home....I'm dying to see pictures!!

Hmm, again with all my recent stress, I have NOT been grateful lately for all that I do have... this may take me a minute...

1. Very good friends of ours got married on 2/11/12. Beautiful wedding and tons of fun!
2. DBF loves me, though it's sometimes hard to remember that I love him!
3. I DO love DBF. He is an awesome man... Strong, inside and out. Handsome. Committed (though this is hard to remember sometimes too since I am DGF and not DW! ). And a truly GOOD person (hard to find these days!).
4. DBF and I are going to Van Halen this summer! More exciting for him than me actually but still, it will be a whole lot of fun. We obviously couldn't afford the over $100 each for the tickets so his brother bought them as a bday gift for him. So very generous!
5. I have my BFF to lean on when I need her. We have known each other since high school and have often referred to each other as a "non-sexual life partner" I love her so much and she can always make me smile. And I always try to do the same for her.
6. I have both of my parents still. Thngs have not always been great between us, but I have them and I can turn to them, and be there for them still. I truly am blessed for this.
7. Fiances may be tight but I have a nice home, a nice car, can (barely) afford quality childcare for my kids, I can feed my kids, and I have a career I do love.
8. I may be fat, but I am young and I have not had any major health complications. And I have the ability to get the weight off before I do!
9. I have my kids. And they are happy, healthy, and reasonably well behaved. With all the horrors I see every day at work, I am more than grateful for these things. I love my kids!
10. I got through this list! I was able to think of more things than I thought I would! I haeard that keeping a journal about gratitude is proven treatment for depression. Glad for this challenge!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! You are so positive!!! Thank you for reminding me of all the wonderful things I have in my life too!

Hang in there

Good Wednesday morning

They are predicting yucky weather for us today. I think we are mostly getting rain so it is not too bad for us.

Lynda I hope your mother is feeling better.

I have along day ahead of me and I am so tired right now. I don't know why. I got a pretty good night sleep last night. Maybe thinking of all I have to do today.

Tuesday QOTD: On this day in 2004 Earl of Sandwich opened in DTD. Are you a sandwich eater? What do you usually put on your sandwich...bread, meats, toppings, condiments?

Bonus: Is there something that you bought at Disney that you treasure? What is it?

I am not a big sandwich eater. If I take a sandwich for lunch I can't make it ahead of time. I have to make it just before I eat it. I do like a sub shop around here called Jersey Mikes. They make a great turkey sandwich. They also can serve a mini which is smaller than a half and on whole wheat.

I have many Disney items I have bought over the years. I have notepads that I use at work. I also have a poster of all the villians on my wall by the clock. I have a number of ornaments that I have collected since my first trp to DL in 1978. I also collect salt and pepper shakers which are in my china cabinet and my curio cabinet.

Off to get ready for work.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Getting yucky up here too Dona!
I, too, collect ornaments....instead of buying something I would never wear outside of Disney I buy an ornament for each trip....every time I see one I remember the magic that we had on that particular trip...

Good Morning. Bad weather heading this way later this afternoon. It looks like we could get 3 -6 inches or 8-12 inches depending on how the storm goes. We always seem to be right on that storm line. This would be the most snowfall all winter They are already predicting morning delays and school closings.

Oh No!!! I hope the weather isn't too bad!

Morning Donalds! I hope you are having a good week. I know we are all having points of struggle but keeping a presence on the BL DIS board is definitely the way to go. I have seen myself much more focused this week since returning! Thanks all!


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Well I have made it to the gym each day as I promised myself I would. I want to really get myself into that habit so that when I am sailing on the Dream and Fantasy in a month's time I have the gym so ingrained into my daily routine that I will find myself there almost involuntarily. I think I will sign up for a session or two of personal training and use bellesdreamer's approach and tell the trainer to go all Bob Harper on my butt.

Happy hump day....almost to the end of another week!

Way to go!

Christopher

I am uber jealous of your trips...just a question, are you going alone or with others? I really want to go on a cruise but nobody wants to go on a Disney cruise with me I was thinking of going alone but I'm not sure if that would be fun?

Personal training is great! I got sooo many tips from my trainer when I had him and he helped me figure out some of the equipment that looked scary to me

I'm sure you are going to have a stellar week at weigh in!!

Morning all! The weather that Deb and Dona have mentioned is heading my way too. While I can't complain about snow totals this winter, I am concerned that it won't be gone in time for DD's return late tomorrow night.

DS has plans to go snowboarding tomorrow...but maybe I should get him up and see if we can move it to today.

Christopher.... You are so right that knowledge is power! This is true of so many aspects of life...but especially important when it comes to our health. You can't eat right if you don't understand what you are eating or what it may do to/for your body.

Off to get laundry done! I haven't done a load in nearly a week! No swim towels, so I got a bit of a break!................P

Hope you don't get snowed in!!

Pamper Week, Wed., 2/29: Today is Leap Day. Do something active and fun, like leaping.

Hi Donalds,

I've been reading along, but not posting much. You are doing wonderfully! Congrats to all of your Biggest Losers this week and to everyone who is participating! I am yo-yoing up and down between 2 pounds above and 2 pounds below my starting weight for the challenge. I've found out last night that I likely have to go to a formal event in early June, so I've decided to set a goal of doing the 30 Day Shred everyday during March. I am hoping it will help me shed an inch in my waist and an inch in my upper arms.

The mom drama has subsided. I am not engaging in so much emotional eating now. I continue to struggle with making better choices around people other than my family. I am eating GF (and unfortunately having problems with cross-contamination) and I do feel better physically. I got the results of my most recent thyroid test and the med I take for that is a the right dose. I wasn't so sure so I was glad when I saw the results. This is the first morning in a few days that I woke up before 8 AM and was functional at that time. On Monday and yesterday, it took until almost Noon before I did much of anything. Needless to say, I am very happy with this morning's wake up.

Have a wonderful, OP day Donalds!

CC

CC, just giving you a Hang in there!!

Happy Leap Day!!





It is raining like cazy here! I was hoping for some freezing rain to delay school today, but no luck. We actually haven't had a delay yet this school year which is really odd! We had quite a few last year and a make up day for a cancellation. Our schools in western PA rarely cancel.

I got super organized last night for home and work, so I have a few extra minutes to check in today. I am going to spinning tonight so I am excited because it is such a good workout (and I sleep so good after spinning). Other than that, nothing else exciting going on with me.

I was just checking my Touring Plans Lines ap. I wish I could've done the 24 hours today at WDW. It would be so fun (and tiring)! And, it would be a good day to hit all 4 parks! A girl can dream...

Have a good day!

Jill

Don't send the yucky weather this way....oops, I just looked outside and it's here...
I am soooo glad you have found spinning and like it!! I absolutely agree...the sleep after a spin class is so amazing and I wake up so refreshed in the am. Wish I could spin more than one day a week but my mid-week is packed and there is no way this butt is getting out of bed at 5:30 for exercise....maybe someday but not today!!

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?


Sorry I am sooo late today! A few crisis moments here on the ranch (school!) I will be back later with replies

Make great choices today!!
~Karen

My favorite Disney memory is the first time my nephew saw the castle....he was just in awe and quite frankly speechless. I cried. I get weepy just thinking about it!!

No pets in my house I have killed 6 fish over the past few years...I guess I am not a good pet parent

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Busy day AGAIN!! Just a drive by...

1. lunch
2. phone call to USC
3. Faculty Meeting
4. Nail appointment
5. Accountant for taxes
6. Gym
7. Dinner
8. DIS
9. Sleep

Tomorrow is even more packed!! Is it spring break yet????

Make great choices today Donalds!!

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?
Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?
~Karen

I think my favorite Disney memory is when my family and I first arrived in the Disney area, heading to Port Orleans French Quarter, and I saw my first Disney bus!! HAHAHAHA!! After my kids stopped laughing at me, they begged me to stop taking pictures of the bus. It was great.

We have a dog, his name is Scrappy. He is a mix of poodle, terrier and hot dog! Hahaha, what a mess. But he's a sweetie.

Thank you to all who have asked about my mom, this is an amazing group of people. She is recovering wonderfully. She gets wore out really easy, so I did all her cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping. But she'll be doing it all herself in no time.

 

[pjlla]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?

~Karen

Happiest memory: Sitting on the curb on Main Street in DL, 2 days before the big 50th anniversary celebration (I mention that in particular because the park was done up especially beautifully!)....waiting for the afternoon parade...but as I recall it was later than 3 pm...maybe closer to 5pm? They played the "welcome to our family" song from Brother Bear...and cast members came out and took the kids into the street for some games and dancing. It was a beautiful evening...warm, sunny, absolutely perfect...and I could not believe that I was so lucky to be there as a family, having the time of our lives. The lyrics to that song fit the moment just right...it was definitely my "happy to be" time! I teared up from the sheer joy of the moment, the day, the whole vacation! That was nearly 7 years ago and I could still cry just remembering it.


Pet: we currently have a kitty. We named her Lucky after we took her in...she had been living under a neighbors shed for most of the summer and it was nearly winter. We don't actually call her Lucky though..... We mostly call her Shmoopy or Shmoops or Princess. She is truly the sweetest kitty I've ever had. We've had her about 6 years...and presume she was at least 2 when we got her, as we know she had had at least one litter already. Hope we have many more years with her, but her age is starting to show a bit.

TTYL............P

 

[belledreamer]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?

When we first get into Magic Kingdom and start walking towards Cinderella's Castle. It always catches a breath in my throat...

BONUS QOTD: Yep. I have a 2 year old Calico named 'Jenny', but we also call her 'Mimi'.

Here's a picture!

Yes, she does actually sleep like that. To live the life of a cat...

I am soooo glad you had a wonderful experience! I loved my trainer...well I still love him but I can't afford him. Screaming thighs are the price we pay for a stellar workout....pretty soon I want stellar thighs to go with it!

How did you sleep after the workout? I always find I sleep better when I have a hard workout and wake up more refreshed the next day....

I totally died last night! I did go rent Captain America from the Redbox and watched it last night. (Wasn't impressed... Chris Evans was hot though. ) But after that, I don't think I rolled over. I always sleep like a rock after a good workout. Dad says I snore like a train though...

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So I did intend to go to the gym for some more cardio today, but the thighs are screaming so loud that just walking and getting up out of a chair hurts... Is that normal? So I think for this evening I'm going to try to rest them for a while. Having grilled chicken salad on the Foreman grill for supper, plus I rented 'Megamind' for this evening so I may do some 100 cal popcorn too.

Happy Hump Day!

 

[my3princes]

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?


Sorry I am sooo late today! A few crisis moments here on the ranch (school!) I will be back later with replies

Make great choices today!!
~Karen

I can't pick a moment. There have been amazing moments and memories from each of our trips.

We do not have any pets. We had 2 dogs and a cat for there entire lifespans and losing them was horrible, something that I'm not sure that I ever want to go through again. Nick was watching Marley and Me the other day and it brought back all of those feelings, I sobbed like a baby. The other reason that we do not have pets is that we love to travel and try to do a multi week trip each summer. We'd have to have a house sitter. Also, we are always on the go with the kids activities and full time jobs so it really wouldn't be fair to the pets.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

I think my favorite Disney memory is when my family and I first arrived in the Disney area, heading to Port Orleans French Quarter, and I saw my first Disney bus!! HAHAHAHA!! After my kids stopped laughing at me, they begged me to stop taking pictures of the bus. It was great.

We have a dog, his name is Scrappy. He is a mix of poodle, terrier and hot dog! Hahaha, what a mess. But he's a sweetie.

Thank you to all who have asked about my mom, this is an amazing group of people. She is recovering wonderfully. She gets wore out really easy, so I did all her cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping. But she'll be doing it all herself in no time.

Lol! I always get misty when I see the Magical Express bus at the Orlando airport....it means Disney is sooooo close!!!

Awe!! Scrappy sounds like a sweetie!

So glad your mom is doing better

Happiest memory: Sitting on the curb on Main Street in DL, 2 days before the big 50th anniversary celebration (I mention that in particular because the park was done up especially beautifully!)....waiting for the afternoon parade...but as I recall it was later than 3 pm...maybe closer to 5pm? They played the "welcome to our family" song from Brother Bear...and cast members came out and took the kids into the street for some games and dancing. It was a beautiful evening...warm, sunny, absolutely perfect...and I could not believe that I was so lucky to be there as a family, having the time of our lives. The lyrics to that song fit the moment just right...it was definitely my "happy to be" time! I teared up from the sheer joy of the moment, the day, the whole vacation! That was nearly 7 years ago and I could still cry just remembering it.


Pet: we currently have a kitty. We named her Lucky after we took her in...she had been living under a neighbors shed for most of the summer and it was nearly winter. We don't actually call her Lucky though..... We mostly call her Shmoopy or Shmoops or Princess. She is truly the sweetest kitty I've ever had. We've had her about 6 years...and presume she was at least 2 when we got her, as we know she had had at least one litter already. Hope we have many more years with her, but her age is starting to show a bit.

TTYL............P

I love your memory....it's special moments like that, that last forever!!

Shmoopy is what my DBinL calls my Dsis...it made me laugh

When we first get into Magic Kingdom and start walking towards Cinderella's Castle. It always catches a breath in my throat...

BONUS QOTD: Yep. I have a 2 year old Calico named 'Jenny', but we also call her 'Mimi'.

Here's a picture!

Yes, she does actually sleep like that. To live the life of a cat...



I totally died last night! I did go rent Captain America from the Redbox and watched it last night. (Wasn't impressed... Chris Evans was hot though. ) But after that, I don't think I rolled over. I always sleep like a rock after a good workout. Dad says I snore like a train though...

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So I did intend to go to the gym for some more cardio today, but the thighs are screaming so loud that just walking and getting up out of a chair hurts... Is that normal? So I think for this evening I'm going to try to rest them for a while. Having grilled chicken salad on the Foreman grill for supper, plus I rented 'Megamind' for this evening so I may do some 100 cal popcorn too.

Happy Hump Day!

Such a cute kitty!!! In my next life I will come back as a pet who has a really good family

Yes, your thighs may hurt for a few days but that just means that your muscles are adjusting and healing. I took tonight off too...very tired after running around all day and my ankle (the one I broke) was swelling with all the rain today. Have fun with the movie

I can't pick a moment. There have been amazing moments and memories from each of our trips.

We do not have any pets. We had 2 dogs and a cat for there entire lifespans and losing them was horrible, something that I'm not sure that I ever want to go through again. Nick was watching Marley and Me the other day and it brought back all of those feelings, I sobbed like a baby. The other reason that we do not have pets is that we love to travel and try to do a multi week trip each summer. We'd have to have a house sitter. Also, we are always on the go with the kids activities and full time jobs so it really wouldn't be fair to the pets.

Losing a pet is tough when you open your heart to the little furry angels. I absolutely understand that it can be tough with traveling...that must be expensive to have them watched or left at a kennel.

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good evening Donalds!

I hit the wall....so tired after meeting with my accountant. At least it looks like I am getting a good chunk of money back! I really want new kitchen countertops

I have to say, I love Pinterest! I've been posting on the boards and have found some fun stuff!! If you are on the site, feel free to follow me...Karen Ferretti

Have a great night!

 

[DisNorth]

When we first get into Magic Kingdom and start walking towards Cinderella's Castle. It always catches a breath in my throat...

BONUS QOTD: Yep. I have a 2 year old Calico named 'Jenny', but we also call her 'Mimi'.

Here's a picture!

Yes, she does actually sleep like that. To live the life of a cat...

Love the photo, what a cutie!

 

[araes2102]

Well I have made it to the gym each day as I promised myself I would. I want to really get myself into that habit so that when I am sailing on the Dream and Fantasy in a month's time I have the gym so ingrained into my daily routine that I will find myself there almost involuntarily. I think I will sign up for a session or two of personal training and use bellesdreamer's approach and tell the trainer to go all Bob Harper on my butt.

Good job! I surprise myself by being jealous of the thought of exercising... I think it might be the Disney cruise ship hosting said exercise plans that might have something to do with it!

Wednesday QOTD: On this day in 2008 giraffe Makena was born in Animal Kingdom. Her name means 'happy one". what is your happiest Disney memory/moment?

Bonus: Do you have a pet? What kind and what is his/her name?

Don't have any happy Disney park memories (yet) but my happiest Disney memory was fairly recent. Took the kids to see Lion King 3D. We were all crying at the intro and singing along. One of my fav Disney scenes ever is that intro! And apparently the kids love it just as much as I do! Really wanted to take them to see Beauty and the Beast 3D as that is my fav Disney movie, but alas 3D really makes it cost prohiitive for us. However, if they do come out with the Little Mermaid 3D as the rumors I have heard floating around, we will HAVE to see that. DD is absolutely obsessed!

Pets! We have 2. A cat named Dakota, age 10, and a boxer/lab mix named Rocky, age 5.

Good morning, Donalds! I'm so very sorry I haven't been on in forever. Work has been absolutely horrendous for the past couple of weeks. Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say, "Hi!" I'll try my best to catch up soon.

Good to see you!

Tried on a t-shirt that's always been a bit uncomfortably small and I feel a lot better in it today and some shorts from last summer that used to be a little bit too tight and they fit perfectly! Found 2 tanktops I bought for our 2010 WDW trip that I never wore becasue they were too small. Hope I can wear them this year!

Sounds like you are doing great!

Thank you to all who have asked about my mom, this is an amazing group of people. She is recovering wonderfully. She gets wore out really easy, so I did all her cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping. But she'll be doing it all herself in no time.

So glad to hear she is doing well!