Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[mackeysmom]

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?

So many to choose from, but probably getting into the Hot Seat at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! and not making a complete fool out of myself.

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

This is Blackie - I trapped him as a feral kitten and cage-tamed him. Now he is 3 years old and a big mush (and very sleepy):

This is Sunny Doodle - He is "about" 5 years old. I adopted him this past May - he was previously abused and has some stress/abuse related health issues, but he's come a long way in just a few months:

This was my sweet boy Mackey (as in Mackeysmom) - he was the best cat EVER. He passed away last April. He was almost 16 years old and I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I still sometimes expect him to be waiting at the front door for me when I get home.

- Laura

 

[donac]

Good Thursday morning.

Got through a very busy day. I may have a tutoring session after school today and then a meeting at church. I am hoping the meeting won't go to long but I have a feeling it will end up being a 2 hour training session.

I woke up very sore and achy this morning. We spent two hours last night looking at all the costumes for the show I am working on. Two hours aren't bad but at times it was too unorganized. We have a lot of work to do this weekend. The show opens next week.

I am happy this morning in that I looked at my pedometer last night. I had 287300 steps for the month of Feb. I know that I did not wear it to school one day so I did over 290000 steps that is over 10000 steps a day. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of months. I finally did it. I am going to try to increase this this month.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Good Thursday morning.

Got through a very busy day. I may have a tutoring session after school today and then a meeting at church. I am hoping the meeting won't go to long but I have a feeling it will end up being a 2 hour training session.

I woke up very sore and achy this morning. We spent two hours last night looking at all the costumes for the show I am working on. Two hours aren't bad but at times it was too unorganized. We have a lot of work to do this weekend. The show opens next week.

I am happy this morning in that I looked at my pedometer last night. I had 287300 steps for the month of Feb. I know that I did not wear it to school one day so I did over 290000 steps that is over 10000 steps a day. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of months. I finally did it. I am going to try to increase this this month.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Hope you stay fit and healthy Dona It's amazing how well you've done getting your 10000 steps per day You've inspired me to go find my pedometer and see if I can match you step-for-step

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Donalds!!

Been a busy week here, so not as much dis time as I'd like. I'm still in the wagon, had a few indiscretions but wrote them all down, so i feel like I am in control. I have a retirement party tonight, and am planning a couple drinks there, but will stick to the vegies for appes.

Today is March 1st!! A new month for a new beginning!! We can do this!!

COngratulations to all the top losers this week!! Very inspiring!!

Hope you're all having a great week!!

 

[pjlla]

Good Thursday morning.

Got through a very busy day. I may have a tutoring session after school today and then a meeting at church. I am hoping the meeting won't go to long but I have a feeling it will end up being a 2 hour training session.

I woke up very sore and achy this morning. We spent two hours last night looking at all the costumes for the show I am working on. Two hours aren't bad but at times it was too unorganized. We have a lot of work to do this weekend. The show opens next week.

I am happy this morning in that I looked at my pedometer last night. I had 287300 steps for the month of Feb. I know that I did not wear it to school one day so I did over 290000 steps that is over 10000 steps a day. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of months. I finally did it. I am going to try to increase this this month.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Great job achieving that goal!

Good morning Donalds!!

Been a busy week here, so not as much dis time as I'd like. I'm still in the wagon, had a few indiscretions but wrote them all down, so i feel like I am in control. I have a retirement party tonight, and am planning a couple drinks there, but will stick to the vegies for appes.

Today is March 1st!! A new month for a new beginning!! We can do this!!

COngratulations to all the top losers this week!! Very inspiring!!

Hope you're all having a great week!!

Glad you have a plan for tonight! Thanks for the reminder about the new month and a chance for a fresh start !

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Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.

Coffee is calling!.........P

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Good morning Donalds!!

Been a busy week here, so not as much dis time as I'd like. I'm still in the wagon, had a few indiscretions but wrote them all down, so i feel like I am in control. I have a retirement party tonight, and am planning a couple drinks there, but will stick to the vegies for appes.

Today is March 1st!! A new month for a new beginning!! We can do this!!

COngratulations to all the top losers this week!! Very inspiring!!

Hope you're all having a great week!!

Thanks for reminding us that its a new month and chance for a new beginning Even though I'm dreading tomorrows weigh-in I feel much more positive today that I can make small changes that will at least let me maintain from here on in (though still hoping to lose)

Great job achieving that goal!




Glad you have a plan for tonight! Thanks for the reminder about the new month and a chance for a fresh start !

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Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.

Coffee is calling!.........P

Fingers crossed that your daughter arrives home safe and on schedule

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

BRB for my replies...

 

[pjlla]

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

BRB for my replies...

Well...since I am 4 years into this journey, these past 2 months have not been any big change. But NO, I'm not where I thought I would be! I can't believe I can't get these 5 pounds off! Need to think about making some BIG changes to shake off these 5 pounds!

Still no decision made about today. One friend cannot make it to the mountain today...and DH cleared our driveway, but says the street looks like it hasn't been plowed in a while. Still thinking........P

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey Pamela!! Just popping in to say I got that book in the mail, I'm going to start it tonight.
I'll mail it back as soon as I'm done. Thanks so much!!

 

[jillbur]

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?

My happiest moment was walking down Main Street and seeing the Castle for the first time with DH and DSs. But then again, our whole first family trip was so magical and memorable!

We have a dog and a cat. My fluffy kitty's name is Puffy. He is all black. He was given to me by an old neighbor who cold not care for him anymore. He was one at the time and I just love him to death. We call him grandpa kitty since he's so laid back and relaxed. He really isn't into playing. He is 12 years old.

Our dog was just adopted 2 summers ago from a kill shelter. Her name is Charley and she is a mix, but mainly Australian Cattle dog (Red Heeler). She is about 3 years old and totally still a 55 pound puppy. I like to call her our "hot mess." She and DS8 bonded immediately and they have such a good relationship. It's amazing.

Great job achieving that goal!

Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.

Coffee is calling!.........P

Wow that's a lot of snow. I hope DD makes it home on time!

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

BRB for my replies...

My world has changed by me feeling so much better. I have been making time for me (by exercising) and I have more energy and feel healthier. I am also noticing my clothes being looser! Yay!

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Gotta run!

Jill

 

[cclovesdis]

Pamper Week, Thursday, 3/1: Set a realistic goal for yourself for the month of March.

I have 2 of them.
1: Lose 5 pounds.
2: Sleep better. This 10 AM wak up and still not feeling functional has to go.

I am hoping losing weight, which will require more exercise, will help with my sleep.

 

[donaldandpirates]

Good Thursday morning.

I am happy this morning in that I looked at my pedometer last night. I had 287300 steps for the month of Feb. I know that I did not wear it to school one day so I did over 290000 steps that is over 10000 steps a day. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of months. I finally did it. I am going to try to increase this this month.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Congratulations on reaching your goal!

Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.
Coffee is calling!.........P

I hope your DD has safe flights home. Enjoy that coffee!

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

BRB for my replies...

I never thought I would see any weight loss at all and have the increased energy that was so desperately needed. I was hoping to be a little further along with the weight loss, but that's my own fault, and there's nothing else to do but get right back on track and keep moving forward.
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Still haven't had the time to catch up completely. I'm hoping work starts slowing down soon; however, the extra money is needed for the next Disney trip. We've decided on AoA Lion King suites, and my DD's best friend is able to come with us -- her first visit ever!
I really need to get back on the boards regularly, even if it's just a few minutes a day. You all are inspiring, and the accountability is essential!

Have a great day, Donalds!

 

[my3princes]

Great job achieving that goal!




Glad you have a plan for tonight! Thanks for the reminder about the new month and a chance for a fresh start !

****************

Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.

Coffee is calling!.........P

Wow, that's a lot of snow. We only got a couple of inches, but it's still coming down and is supposed to be the worse at around noon. Maybe we'll get 4 inches total

 

[pjlla]

Hey Pamela!! Just popping in to say I got that book in the mail, I'm going to start it tonight.
I'll mail it back as soon as I'm done. Thanks so much!!

You're welcome!
Pass it on to someone else who might enjoy it.

Wow, that's a lot of snow. We only got a couple of inches, but it's still coming down and is supposed to be the worse at around noon. Maybe we'll get 4 inches total

When DH came in from snow blowing he said it was about 9-10 inches...and I was too lazy to take a ruler out... but if it wasn't 12 inches then, it must be by now! And still snowing heavily....but I made it to the mountain with DS and friend! Hope I can make it home!

I'll be back to chat later.........P

 

[::Snow_White::]

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

I was reading the MFP website today and it made me want to ask, do all of you who count calories eat back the calories you burn from exercise or not?

A lot of people say yes and no, but I wanted to know what my friends here do.

Right now my calorie limit is about 1350, and I never eat back the calories that I burn, at least yet. For instance today I would eat about 1400, and I would burn around 800 tonight on my run. That leaves me with a net 600 calories, is this way to low? I don't feel deprived from food and if I'm hungry after my exercise I would eat but I'd still stay well under on days like today. (Not that I'd refuse to eat more. )

Someone posted that if you only have about 10-20 lbs to lose, to eat them back so that you can keep up with exercise. Now I'm thinking that this could be a reason I'm not progressing as fast with my running as I expected. However I don't feel exhausted by any of my other exercise routines.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

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!



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.

AWW! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite too! I didn't hear that Little Mermaid was coming out in 3D but I know Nemo is

So many to choose from, but probably getting into the Hot Seat at Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! and not making a complete fool out of myself.



This is Blackie - I trapped him as a feral kitten and cage-tamed him. Now he is 3 years old and a big mush (and very sleepy):


This is Sunny Doodle - He is "about" 5 years old. I adopted him this past May - he was previously abused and has some stress/abuse related health issues, but he's come a long way in just a few months:


This was my sweet boy Mackey (as in Mackeysmom) - he was the best cat EVER. He passed away last April. He was almost 16 years old and I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I still sometimes expect him to be waiting at the front door for me when I get home.


- Laura

Soooo sweet! It looks like you have happy cats too!

Good Thursday morning.

Got through a very busy day. I may have a tutoring session after school today and then a meeting at church. I am hoping the meeting won't go to long but I have a feeling it will end up being a 2 hour training session.

I woke up very sore and achy this morning. We spent two hours last night looking at all the costumes for the show I am working on. Two hours aren't bad but at times it was too unorganized. We have a lot of work to do this weekend. The show opens next week.

I am happy this morning in that I looked at my pedometer last night. I had 287300 steps for the month of Feb. I know that I did not wear it to school one day so I did over 290000 steps that is over 10000 steps a day. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of months. I finally did it. I am going to try to increase this this month.

Have a happy and healthy day.

WOW!! That's a ton of steps!! Great job!

Good morning Donalds!!

Been a busy week here, so not as much dis time as I'd like. I'm still in the wagon, had a few indiscretions but wrote them all down, so i feel like I am in control. I have a retirement party tonight, and am planning a couple drinks there, but will stick to the vegies for appes.

Today is March 1st!! A new month for a new beginning!! We can do this!!

COngratulations to all the top losers this week!! Very inspiring!!

Hope you're all having a great week!!

I'm with you Kathy!! I need a drink to night so I need to get the points right! Yes we can DO IT!!!

Well we got about 12 inches of snow last night and we are supposed to get about 4-6 more today. Finally enough snow for snowboarding and I don't want to drive in it! I think I'm going to ask DS if we can move it to tomorrow...but that will mean I won't be here for DD's first day home. Not sure what to do. I will recheck weather.com in 30 min before I decide.

Praying that this snow doesn't delay DD's return. They are flying out of CR about 1pm central time today and have a few hours in Miami before flying into Boston tonight.

Coffee is calling!.........P

Oh no!! I would love some snow here!! Send it on down!! I hope the flight is not delayed

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

BRB for my replies...

My body is starting to change the more I exercise. I was hoping to be down 10 pounds by this point which i am not...but I am DOWN! Keep on swimming!

Well...since I am 4 years into this journey, these past 2 months have not been any big change. But NO, I'm not where I thought I would be! I can't believe I can't get these 5 pounds off! Need to think about making some BIG changes to shake off these 5 pounds!

Still no decision made about today. One friend cannot make it to the mountain today...and DH cleared our driveway, but says the street looks like it hasn't been plowed in a while. Still thinking........P

Lol! SO true! Many of you have been here much longer than my one year mark! Good luck on those last 5 pounds!!

My happiest moment was walking down Main Street and seeing the Castle for the first time with DH and DSs. But then again, our whole first family trip was so magical and memorable!

We have a dog and a cat. My fluffy kitty's name is Puffy. He is all black. He was given to me by an old neighbor who cold not care for him anymore. He was one at the time and I just love him to death. We call him grandpa kitty since he's so laid back and relaxed. He really isn't into playing. He is 12 years old.

Our dog was just adopted 2 summers ago from a kill shelter. Her name is Charley and she is a mix, but mainly Australian Cattle dog (Red Heeler). She is about 3 years old and totally still a 55 pound puppy. I like to call her our "hot mess." She and DS8 bonded immediately and they have such a good relationship. It's amazing.
Gotta run!

Jill

Puffy is such a cute name! I'm glad your cat and dog get along...

I never thought I would see any weight loss at all and have the increased energy that was so desperately needed. I was hoping to be a little further along with the weight loss, but that's my own fault, and there's nothing else to do but get right back on track and keep moving forward.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Still haven't had the time to catch up completely. I'm hoping work starts slowing down soon; however, the extra money is needed for the next Disney trip. We've decided on AoA Lion King suites, and my DD's best friend is able to come with us -- her first visit ever!
I really need to get back on the boards regularly, even if it's just a few minutes a day. You all are inspiring, and the accountability is essential!

Have a great day, Donalds!

Nice!!! You must post some pics of AoA when you go! I'm dying to see it and explore the new rooms...they seem pretty cool.

When DH came in from snow blowing he said it was about 9-10 inches...and I was too lazy to take a ruler out... but if it wasn't 12 inches then, it must be by now! And still snowing heavily....but I made it to the mountain with DS and friend! Hope I can make it home!

I'll be back to chat later.........P

Safe trip home P!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

I was reading the MFP website today and it made me want to ask, do all of you who count calories eat back the calories you burn from exercise or not?

A lot of people say yes and no, but I wanted to know what my friends here do.

Right now my calorie limit is about 1350, and I never eat back the calories that I burn, at least yet. For instance today I would eat about 1400, and I would burn around 800 tonight on my run. That leaves me with a net 600 calories, is this way to low? I don't feel deprived from food and if I'm hungry after my exercise I would eat but I'd still stay well under on days like today. (Not that I'd refuse to eat more. )

Someone posted that if you only have about 10-20 lbs to lose, to eat them back so that you can keep up with exercise. Now I'm thinking that this could be a reason I'm not progressing as fast with my running as I expected. However I don't feel exhausted by any of my other exercise routines.

I count points on WW and no, I don't use my exercise points. I feel like they are a "bonus" for me in the health department.

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Feeling a little tired today...even though I slept pretty well...maybe it's the weather? Lunch was really lame today and I pretty much ate nothing with points since chicken nuggets and french fries are not on my menu (fried and non-GF). They were out of GF bread....and frozen yogurt. Starving at the moment so I think I will just grab a cup of coffee (I never have coffee in the afternoon!) and make my remaining 3 phone calls to colleges (3pm, 4pm, and 4:45pm) I'm having dinner tonight with two former colleagues/friends who I miss dearly. We are going to Joe's American (burger place)...looks like a turkey burger on a GF bun with salad and a glass of wine....delish!

Make great choices today!

 

[pjlla]

Well...still up at the mountain. Asked DS to buy me a coffee with skim when he went to get a cocoa. Took a few sips and realized it was a little bit sweet. Then looked inside and realize it looked pretty creamer. Drank a bit more because DS said it was french vanilla...so I figured he used some type of creamer instead of milk....but drank more and got more suspicion and went to the next lodge to check it out... And discovered it was a French vanilla cappuccino! Not exactly what I needed the day before weigh in! Dumped out the rest and got a black coffee...but not sure how much damage was done. Oh well...

So now here I sit, trying to stay warm, sipping my coffee, reading "The Hunger Games", waiting to hear from DD. the boys lift tix expire at 4pm, so I should be home by 5 pm. Snow has definitely let up. Hope it doesn't start strong again.

I see a salad in my future for dinner to make up for those cappuccino calories! Tuna melts on the schedule again, as the men love them and we try to eat fish when DD is away. I'll put some plain tuna on my salad for protein.

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

 

[pjlla]

Logan airport weather is snow all evening until after midnight! I don't have DD's flight info with me....I'll check it when I get home. But at least she'll be able to call me from Miami and let me know if they are delayed in taking off from there. I'd rather have them stuck in Miami all night than fly and end up circling or worse!............P

Eta: snowing hard again....

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Thursday QOTD: On this day in 1994 Aladdin's "A Whole New World" won 5 Grammy Awards! We are 2 months into our challenge - how has your world changed? Are you were you thought you would be?

Hmmm...I can't be totally disappointed in myself because I do weigh less then I did on January 1st! I was hoping for more, but I have to admit that I haven't put in as much effort as I should have so far. So, in regards to setting a realistic goal for this month, I am going to fit in some sort of activity EVERY DAY. Call it March Madness!! I don't mean crazy exercise every day, but I certainly can at least walk. Plus I will do better on my water, fruits and vegies. LET'S ROLL!!! haha
~Lynda

 

[buzz5985]

WIN! - March 1

It's that time again - please grab your tape measures and send me those numbers!!!!

Janis