Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[jillbur]

Thursday Question of the Day

Theme: Inspiration

Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

I really don't have a celebrity inspiration. My inspiration is all the girls at my gym (some of them double my age~I'm 35) working out and smiling and laughing. i love it!

My treat for after that will be a full afternoon at my scrapping table! I picked up the pictures yesterday and am ready to scrap! I don't need to pick up the kids until 4pm and dinner is easy, so no big distractions this afternoon!

I'll probably pop on here again at lunch time just to say hi! TTYL...........P

Have fun scrapping! My co-worker brought in 3 books for me to look at during lunch. I can't wait!



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Hmmm...it seems like team Donald is slowing down (not our weight loss, but postings). We need to step it up ladies and gentlemen! This is a great place for support and inspiration. So, if you are slacking a bit or just lurking, post some time and let us know how you are doing!!

Today's a busy day for me (but I did that to myself). I pick up my boys at 3, I have library books to return, my mom's coming to stay with them so I can go to the gym at 4:30, and we have swimming lessons at 7. Plus, I have 2 loads of laundry that need done. Oh, and I better make dinner sometime in there lol. So, if I don't get a chance to check back in later, it's because I am sound asleep!

I went to my sister's yesterday and we were discussing the high airfare prices right now. She suggested she, my nephew (14), me and DSs drive to Austin while DH flies. it would save me money and I think it would be fun to drive from PA to TX like when I was a little girl. Now we are looking at where to stop along the way and fun things to do. I enjoy planning vacations (even if they are to WDW).

Well, that's about it for me right now. Have a healthy day!

Jill

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

awww did you miss me????? I feel so loved. I have missed you guys too.

L, yes, I missed you!! SO glad you are back on here

Well hello friends!!!!!

I have been MIA alot this past month or so. Things are just busy at home and I havent had as much time to post during the day as I did before. I really need to make it a priority. I have been having lots of computer free nights lately. The weekends I have barely been home much so I guess that is a good thing but also saddens me because I have not kept up with you all.

Exercise for me is going really well. I have pretty much been either running or doing zumba 4-5X a week. I am doing long runs on the weekend. Last weekend was 6 miles and this weekend will be 7. I have a St Paddy's Day 5K next sunday the 18th and then a half marathon on 4/29 that I am preparing for.

The sad part is that I am not loosing anything and actually I am 1lb heavier than I was at the end of January. I am loosing inches but I really need to loose the weight. It is getting very frustrating. I know I am getting a bit slacky in the planning out of meals and taking a bite of this or that and not counting so maybe that is it. I really need to recommit myself to focusing completely on what I am doing again. The problem is I need to focus on so many other things it is hard to find balance. I know these are things we all struggle with and I think I just needed to vent about them so thank you all so much for listening.

I promise I will not fall off the wagon and I will try to be more involved on the board too. I know that always helps.

Nice job losing inches!! The scale should follow shortly

Well, DH is off on his conference so it's just me and my boys. It's actually a great day in PA today. Sunny and 64? Yes! I may take the kids and dog for a walk or to ride bikes. I am also hoping to get some extra exercise in today. I am feeling a little bloaty. I am also going to do some reading and job searching. I just need a change. I think I may look up some new recipes and make a menu for a week or two. Wow...I guess I have a lot I want to accomplish. I better start making lists lol.

Enjoy your day!

Jill

YAY for sunny and 64!!!

Sounds like you are really ready to make a recommittment. I think we all need that at times. But the exercise sounds terrific! I always struggle with that and I really admire that you are so dedicated!

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Well friends.... bathroom did not get cleaned, laundry did not get folded. But I did manage to order 245 pictures! That should get me moving with the scrapping again! And I might try to place another order before the sale ends Saturday. 55% off is really good. (Walgreens if anyone is interested.)

I'm showered and I've had lunch and I'm dressed and ready to head out to pick up the kids, take DD to the chiro and then to swim (picking up the photos somewhere in there). Hopefully at that point DS and I will head home and fingers crossed that DD's usual carpool ride works out for tonight's ride home.

Dinner's in the crockpot, so that will be easy. And it's Survivor night!

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

OOO! Walgreens may be in order today so I can get those pictures off my camera and into a scrapbook!!

I look forward to every weekend. It means no work and therefore less stress.

Pam, I got an email from usajobs yesterday saying that I was qualified for the job, but not referred. In that past that has meant that I was blocked by a Veteran. I haven't heard from the dept other than she's looking into it. If I am blocked by a Vet then they would have to disqualify the person or persons in order for me to be considered. It's frustrating as no vets applied the first time. Right now it's looking like I might be collecting unemployment for the summer and hoping to land something in the late summer or early fall.

Deb, I can't even imagine how frustrated you are I hope something turns up soon!!

Hi Donalds! I am back (I think.) The musical program is being "proofed" for the next two days, so I have a little break. All the typos will be done on Friday .... and it will be turned into the printer on Saturday!

I have missed all of you too. I know I do better when I am on here and accountable for my actions. See you tomorrow!

YAY!!! I love the feeling of accomplishment when a BIG project is done!!

We have missed you too!!

Had a still slightly sore knee yesterday, but I managed to get 35 minutes in on the treadmill. My trainer recommended that I start walking on the hill setting some to build up my endurance, so I did 15 minutes on that and then 20 minutes level to work on building up my speed. He also wanted me to start doing more on the elliptical so I'm working on that as well. The first time I got on it, I couldn't even get to 3 minutes. But I made a goal to add another minute to my time every time I go to the gym and now I'm up to 6 minutes. Doesn't seem like alot, but to me, every minute I add is an achievement.

Been really working hard on doing weights too and I can really tell a difference. Yesterday was the first time I could really tell it in my arms that I had worked out and when I got on the gym's scale, it said that I had lost 2 lbs than at my training session the week before! Maybe the plateau is finally over and I can get back to losing!

You GO Girl!! Great job on the exercise front! Yes, I am feeling guilty right now since I skipped my workout last night

Well DBF's bday is Friday so I am making a special meal and giving him the renaissance festival tickets I won.
I am making this:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-prosciutto-and.html
Thanks everybody for the skinnytaste recommendation! Great stuff there!

I also already made these (well at least all the parts and will assemble on Fri):
http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-recipe/
It is taking all my will power not to eat them!! Well anymore than the one I already assembled and ate In my defense, I had to test for quality control! Pus I did track it and fit it into my calories for the day.


Anyway, now that hump day is over, have a great OP end of the week!

I'm coming to your house for dinner...lol!! So glad you found something at skinnytaste! Enjoy the birthday!!

Thursday Question of the Day

Theme: Inspiration

Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

I absolutely agree with some others. Celebrities have more time to hire personal trainers and personal chefs and do not deal with laundry, cleaning, and just daily life. In some ways I really think it is pretty fake that they say they lost all this weight and I can do it too just by getting on (insert weight loss program here). I really like WW, but for heavens sake get a real spokesperson!!! Jennifer Hudson looks great, but it is my understanding that she had lots more "help" than just going to WW meetings!! My inspiration is my WW group leader who is like me and has lost 139 pounds and has kept it off. He looks great but also gets where I am in my journey. It goes without saying that all of you inspire me too!! We ARE doing this together

I don't find celebrities inspiring in the least. Now I do find the BL contestants inspiring. A woman that weighs 300 pounds and can get up in their underwear, on national TV??? You inspire me!!!!

Janis

AMEN!!!

Good Thursday morning everyone.

Another late night last night. We have an informal opening tonight in front of senior citizens.

We laughed so hard at the show last night. Especially the final number. We are doing Annie Get Your Gun and our Annie is wonderful. The guy who plays Frank (her love interest ) has a great voice but is a little bit of a sloppy dresser. During the last number he came out in a cowboy shirt with white pants with no belt loops. He also had his holster on right at the waistband of the pants. As the song went on the pants went lower and the holster went higher. We just started laughing and then we looked and his collar had one side inside his shirt and the other side was sticking up. We were laughing so hard that one lady had to leave the theater. The director came over to our side of the theater and he was laughing almost as hard as we were. He doesn't get to wear the white pants tonight




I agree with buzz5985. Celebrities have all the money in the world for special meals, trainers etc. This group inspires me because most of you have done it the hard way.

Off to the last day of testing.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Hang in there Dona!! Great story too!!

Good Morning. Today is my Friday This has been a very long week to say the least. I'm hoping that the long tedious project that I'm working on will end within a week or tow. I know that it needs to be done, but it doesn't make it go any faster. We have a state wide Lacrosse meeting tonight to get games set up and rules etc in place. It will probably be a late evening, but I'm glad to get it done.

I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!!

Happy "Friday" to you!

Hey friends.....

Happy National Breakfast Day!!! (At least that is what Dunkin's says it is! )

Anyhow, in honor of this wonderful day, I challenge you to be SURE you are eating a HEALTHY breakfast every day for AT LEAST the next 5 days! If you feel so inclined, please share it with us!!

I'll be first.....

this morning's breakfast was three cooked egg whites in a small low carb pita along with sauteed onions and peppers (leftovers from last night), baby spinach, and half a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. Coffee with skim on the side.... plus three large strawberries for a treat. So I've had at least one serving of veggies and half a serving of fruit already! I had lean protein and healthy complex carbs. No sugary junk, no questionable ingredients.

BBL to chat..............P

We had "faculty breakfast" today....insert du du du music here! I was very good and had a scoop of scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon and fruit. The bacon was probably not the smartest move but my PMS is raging!!! It did hit the spot and I didn't have my mid-morning snack and will wait for lunch to eat again....just water in the meantime~!

Thanks for this-just goes to show sometimes its the really simple things that make all the difference

Theres a big life-size poster of Twiggy wearing a summer outfit that I am aiming to buy when I get to my goal I find it inspiring that at her age she still looks fab

Funny on the radio here this morning they announced that it was "international womens day" I wonder if special days are different depending on where you are?
For breakfast this morning I had 2 slices of wholemeal uncrustable bread with a banana. It was so tasty and at least it helped my fibre intake

Yay for Breakfast Day AND Womens day! Yet, I think everyday should be Womens Day

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Where did the morning go!!!?
Busy busy and bloated....Grrr! Drinking more water today to even myself out but it's not working so well. I really wanted to get to the gym last night but I was so tired and cranky...just wanted to be left alone. I make pork chops last night with jerk seasoning, a little homemade applesauce, and devoured an entire bag on steamfresh veggies! Guess I was hungry. I had to go out and get gas and hair gel so I stopped in Walmart. Then it happened. The York Peppermint Patty just jumped into my cart and the next thing I knew was the empty wrapper was in my hand Yes, I had the points to eat it (4) but not the best choice....although it tasted soooo good! Dang PMS derailing me again!

Saturday is the St. Pats Day parade locally. The one good thing about this year is that I can't drink beer and everything at the parties probably have gluten in it! I may just skip the "kegs and eggs" in the morning, hit the parade, and go home to get some stuff done. VERY different from the last few years but better for me in the long run!

well, back to work!

Have a wonderful OP day Donalds!

 

[pjlla]

IHave fun scrapping! My co-worker brought in 3 books for me to look at during lunch. I can't wait!


There is a "virtual" scrapbook over on the scrapping board too.... mostly paper pages, but some digital also. Check it out! Mostly Disney, but other types of pages there as well.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=957926

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Hmmm...it seems like team Donald is slowing down (not our weight loss, but postings). We need to step it up ladies and gentlemen! This is a great place for support and inspiration. So, if you are slacking a bit or just lurking, post some time and let us know how you are doing!!

I agree... I think there is definitely some correlation between being "faithful" here and doing well on the scale!! But I think people get caught up in the time it takes to "read and reply". BUT DON'T! Most of us don't mind the occasional drive-by posting! We are just happy to hear from you! And we understand busy! Sure, we love it when you keep up, but if you don't/can't for whatever reason, we understand!! I feel like that last sad scene from the movie Titanic....."come back.... come back" (voice gets more distant and weaker). BTW, for those Titanic lovers.....it comes out in 3-D later this year!


Today's a busy day for me (but I did that to myself). I pick up my boys at 3, I have library books to return, my mom's coming to stay with them so I can go to the gym at 4:30, and we have swimming lessons at 7. Plus, I have 2 loads of laundry that need done. Oh, and I better make dinner sometime in there lol. So, if I don't get a chance to check back in later, it's because I am sound asleep!

Sounds like one of my days! Enjoy your alone time at the gym!

I went to my sister's yesterday and we were discussing the high airfare prices right now. She suggested she, my nephew (14), me and DSs drive to Austin while DH flies. it would save me money and I think it would be fun to drive from PA to TX like when I was a little girl. Now we are looking at where to stop along the way and fun things to do. I enjoy planning vacations (even if they are to WDW).

Well, that's about it for me right now. Have a healthy day!

Jill

Jealous! I love me a good road trip!! How long a drive would it be??

OOO! Walgreens may be in order today so I can get those pictures off my camera and into a scrapbook!!

You should place an order. The 55% sale is better than most of their sales (brings the 4 x 6 print price to 7.5 cents each).... and it is on all photo orders, even enlargements. And there is no minimum order.... and you can use the code more than once (btw, the code is ASTEAL). I am planning to order at least another handful before Saturday, when the sale ends. It is even better than the prepaid plans on Shutterfly (they still have some of my money) and NO SHIPPING! That is my biggest frustration with Shutterfly is the crazy shipping prices.

I absolutely agree with some others. Celebrities have more time to hire personal trainers and personal chefs and do not deal with laundry, cleaning, and just daily life. In some ways I really think it is pretty fake that they say they lost all this weight and I can do it too just by getting on (insert weight loss program here). I really like WW, but for heavens sake get a real spokesperson!!! Jennifer Hudson looks great, but it is my understanding that she had lots more "help" than just going to WW meetings!! My inspiration is my WW group leader who is like me and has lost 139 pounds and has kept it off. He looks great but also gets where I am in my journey. It goes without saying that all of you inspire me too!! We ARE doing this together

SO TRUE!!

We had "faculty breakfast" today....insert du du du music here! I was very good and had a scoop of scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon and fruit. The bacon was probably not the smartest move but my PMS is raging!!! It did hit the spot and I didn't have my mid-morning snack and will wait for lunch to eat again....just water in the meantime~!

As long as you account for it, no problem.... except maybe the extra salt.

Yay for Breakfast Day AND Womens day! Yet, I think everyday should be Womens Day

I had heard about the "women's day" too. I believe that Google is promoting it. But what to say about women's day.... it's like Mother's day.... sure, there is probably a card for it.... but is anyone REALLY going to get a special day? No laundry, no dishes?? Not gonna happen around here!

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Where did the morning go!!!?
Busy busy and bloated....Grrr! Drinking more water today to even myself out but it's not working so well. I really wanted to get to the gym last night but I was so tired and cranky...just wanted to be left alone. I make pork chops last night with jerk seasoning, a little homemade applesauce, and devoured an entire bag on steamfresh veggies! Guess I was hungry. I had to go out and get gas and hair gel so I stopped in Walmart. Then it happened. The York Peppermint Patty just jumped into my cart and the next thing I knew was the empty wrapper was in my hand Yes, I had the points to eat it (4) but not the best choice....although it tasted soooo good! Dang PMS derailing me again!

Again, as long as you are accounting for it, NBD.... plus Peppermint Patties are low fat!!

Saturday is the St. Pats Day parade locally. The one good thing about this year is that I can't drink beer and everything at the parties probably have gluten in it! I may just skip the "kegs and eggs" in the morning, hit the parade, and go home to get some stuff done. VERY different from the last few years but better for me in the long run!

well, back to work!

Have a wonderful OP day Donalds!

Kegs and eggs? Is that breakfast with beer? Ewwww.... sounds a bit nasty to me.... even though I love both items.

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Well.... run done (and it was a pretty good one, despite the strong winds ), two loads of laundry on the clothesline (first time since late fall), three toilets cleaned, and I'm busy sorting photos and creating sketches for layouts! Great day here! And the beautiful sunshine and near 60 degree temps aren't hurting!

I do have to cut my afternoon a bit short, as DD's after-school study session was cancelled, so I need to pick her up at 3pm, take her to the library for some research, then pop into the middle school to pick up DS at 4pm. THere goes my extra hour today. oh well.

Off to eat the rest of my lunch and SCRAP!!

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

 

[Heather.Mohler]

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

 

[::Snow_White::]

Wednesday Question of the Day

Theme: Hump Day

What do you have to look forward to this weekend to get you over the hump?

Just peace and quiet.

Thursday Question of the Day

Theme: Inspiration

Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

Not really inspiration for weight loss but I adore Emma Watson. She is so adorable and has an amazing sense of style. Don't know anything about her workout routine but she inspires me to work out so I can finally buy all of these cute clothes and look good while wearing them!

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Well, slept all day Tuesday, half of Wednesday and then spent most of my time catching up on work. I'm already finished with one of my classes this semester and will be finishing another one next week!

Haven't worked out since Sunday so I'm very scared to step on the scale tomorrow, but in a way I'm glad I've been able to rest. Just got $150 in sports authority giftcards in the mail so it's time to go search for some new equipment. I've had my eye on an elliptical.

I see someone posted a modcloth dress a few pages back. I've actually decided to buy this one-piece swimsuit a few weeks before our trip comes around, hopefully it'll look great. I'm a modest kind of girl so I think this is absolutely adorable! http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-one-piece-in-black

Hope you all have been having a great week!

 

[D73]

I can't wait to get some extra sleep this weekend. Being out to 10:30 is taking its toll on me. It doesn't help that we are testing and then have all our classes. It feels like two days in one. And we get to do it three times this week.

THat's something I look forward to on the weekends as well. Especially after the business of show preparations. Enjoy!

I'm hoping to get back to swimming this weekend! Things have been a little crazy but hopefully back in order by friday

There is a pool at my gym.....but I have not gotten myself into it.....I really should. Maybe Iw ill try one of these Aqua aerobics classes....or Aqua Biking.

I'm not sure I'm looking forward to anything this weekend. The movers will be here all day Friday to pack everything up and then they will be loading it all on the truck on Saturday. So this weekend is going to be pretty hectic and stressful making sure everything gets done correctly and making sure they don't pack the garbage or dog food... Yes, they packed both last time we PCS'd.

Oh I have moved more times that I can really bare to think about and I understand how stressful it can be. Get your eating plan in place now so that you at least have a strong pillar to base your weekend around. And enjoy the process. It is important to have a solid and well done good-bye in order for you to be ready to start a new hello when you arrive in your new place.

This Saturday is the first day of my 2 week spring break!! Technically I am working from home (answering emails and making phone calls) but the beauty is that I am NOT driving to the office!! Also, on Monday I am spending the entire day with my nephew (see my avitar) He wants to go to Toys R Us (yes, I am a sucker and bought him a gift card) and to the diner for lunch. I told him if it is nice we can go to the park after lunch or to a movie if it isn't nice (maybe the Lorax) Either way I get to spend time with my little man!!

Sounds like you have a great 2 weeks ahead of you. Some things to look forward to as well as some time to enjoy finding things to do that you have wanted to do for a while and just haven't. Enjoy!

I will be SATISFIED!!!

Well stated and something I will be sure to remember when I get there as well. I remember the last time I lost all the weight I just did not get my head in the right space and thought I was still fat though behind my back (I found out later) people were talking about how sick I looked. Knowing the right place for your body and being satisfied with that is something that I have come to realize is important for me this time around.

I am off Friday and specifically picked a day that my kids are not off of school. Usually all my days off revolve around when they are off which dont get me wrong I thoroughly enjoy. But this mama needs a rest! So I am taking off and not doing a darn thing.
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Well hello friends!!!!!

I have been MIA alot this past month or so. Things are just busy at home and I havent had as much time to post during the day as I did before. I really need to make it a priority. I have been having lots of computer free nights lately. The weekends I have barely been home much so I guess that is a good thing but also saddens me because I have not kept up with you all.

Exercise for me is going really well. I have pretty much been either running or doing zumba 4-5X a week. I am doing long runs on the weekend. Last weekend was 6 miles and this weekend will be 7. I have a St Paddy's Day 5K next sunday the 18th and then a half marathon on 4/29 that I am preparing for.

The sad part is that I am not loosing anything and actually I am 1lb heavier than I was at the end of January. I am loosing inches but I really need to loose the weight. It is getting very frustrating. I know I am getting a bit slacky in the planning out of meals and taking a bite of this or that and not counting so maybe that is it. I really need to recommit myself to focusing completely on what I am doing again. The problem is I need to focus on so many other things it is hard to find balance. I know these are things we all struggle with and I think I just needed to vent about them so thank you all so much for listening.

I promise I will not fall off the wagon and I will try to be more involved on the board too. I know that always helps.

Welcome back.......you are not the only one of us here to have fallen off the wagon and pulled yourself back on again. That is the nice thing about this group, there is always a hand waiting to pull you aboard and slide over to make room for you again. Sounds like you have got some great experiences and practices in place while you were away though. I look forward to hearing of your success now that you are putting all together again.

And it's Survivor night!

OMG....I just watched it......WHAT A CRAZY EPISODE!

I look forward to every weekend. It means no work and therefore less stress.

Pam, I got an email from usajobs yesterday saying that I was qualified for the job, but not referred. In that past that has meant that I was blocked by a Veteran. I haven't heard from the dept other than she's looking into it. If I am blocked by a Vet then they would have to disqualify the person or persons in order for me to be considered. It's frustrating as no vets applied the first time. Right now it's looking like I might be collecting unemployment for the summer and hoping to land something in the late summer or early fall.

Sorry to hear of your continued job struggles....One of these days you will open the paper and the job for you will just jump right out at you. We are here to support you until it does.

Hi Donalds! I am back (I think.) The musical program is being "proofed" for the next two days, so I have a little break. All the typos will be done on Friday .... and it will be turned into the printer on Saturday!

Believe me when I say I understand the stress of the program for a show too. For the last 4 years I have moved my students and some local theater performances to an electronic program. I do a PowerPoint and include pictures, biographies, plot and scene synopsis, even advertisements. Then it scrolls on the screen that is lowered in front of the curtain as well as shown in the lobby on multiple Macs before the show and again in the lobby during intermission. Then it is placed on the website for people to print out a copy if they want it for sentimental purposes.

It cuts down on wasted paper. (I was tired of throwing away more copies that were left behind than were actually taken). And it means I can make edits right up until show time....and believe me there have been last minute changes necessary on more than one occasion. Something to consider for the future.

Looking forward to some extra sleep this weekend after a super-busy week this week. And maybe a movie night.

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Had a still slightly sore knee yesterday, but I managed to get 35 minutes in on the treadmill. My trainer recommended that I start walking on the hill setting some to build up my endurance, so I did 15 minutes on that and then 20 minutes level to work on building up my speed. He also wanted me to start doing more on the elliptical so I'm working on that as well. The first time I got on it, I couldn't even get to 3 minutes. But I made a goal to add another minute to my time every time I go to the gym and now I'm up to 6 minutes. Doesn't seem like alot, but to me, every minute I add is an achievement.

Been really working hard on doing weights too and I can really tell a difference. Yesterday was the first time I could really tell it in my arms that I had worked out and when I got on the gym's scale, it said that I had lost 2 lbs than at my training session the week before! Maybe the plateau is finally over and I can get back to losing!

Congrats on the way you are improving!!

I need to incorporate weights into my routine as well. I think that I am getting a little complacent in my elliptical training and need to change it up ....not to mention start to firm things up too.

Thursday Question of the Day

Theme: Inspiration

Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

No current Celebrity.......I just keep remembering....."If you can dream it, you can do it!" THANKS WALT!!

Good Thursday morning everyone.

Another late night last night. We have an informal opening tonight in front of senior citizens.

We laughed so hard at the show last night. Especially the final number. We are doing Annie Get Your Gun and our Annie is wonderful. The guy who plays Frank (her love interest ) has a great voice but is a little bit of a sloppy dresser. During the last number he came out in a cowboy shirt with white pants with no belt loops. He also had his holster on right at the waistband of the pants. As the song went on the pants went lower and the holster went higher. We just started laughing and then we looked and his collar had one side inside his shirt and the other side was sticking up. We were laughing so hard that one lady had to leave the theater. The director came over to our side of the theater and he was laughing almost as hard as we were. He doesn't get to wear the white pants tonight

Those type of memories from shows will often stick far longer than the actual show itself. PRICELESS! Just be careful because now you will be in a near giggle fit before he even walks out each night just remembering.

Good Morning. Today is my Friday This has been a very long week to say the least. I'm hoping that the long tedious project that I'm working on will end within a week or tow. I know that it needs to be done, but it doesn't make it go any faster. We have a state wide Lacrosse meeting tonight to get games set up and rules etc in place. It will probably be a late evening, but I'm glad to get it done.

I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!!

Enjoy the weekend. I only have a half day Friday tomorrow because I have to rush home to meet the stove repairman just after lunch. They don't work weekends or evenings in Switzerland so I have to get out of work early. Luckily, my planning periods fall on Friday afternoon, so I don'r get docked any pay.

Hey friends.....

Happy National Breakfast Day!!! (At least that is what Dunkin's says it is! )

Anyhow, in honor of this wonderful day, I challenge you to be SURE you are eating a HEALTHY breakfast every day for AT LEAST the next 5 days! If you feel so inclined, please share it with us!!

I have not missed a breakfast since I started this journey in January. This is something I had not thought about but am now really proud of myself for achieving. Nearly the same every morning. Usually it is a liter of water and two or 3 eggs mixed with non-fat yogurt and then scrambled. Plus a multi-vitamin. Maybe not the best breakfast but better than what I used to have...if anything.

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Hmmm...it seems like team Donald is slowing down (not our weight loss, but postings). We need to step it up ladies and gentlemen! This is a great place for support and inspiration. So, if you are slacking a bit or just lurking, post some time and let us know how you are doing!!

I admit that I have been guilty of lurking more than I have been posting. But as you can see....I am making an effort to change that. I hope that we get a few more who do the same.

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

Heather You have found a very supportive group here. Welcome to Team Donald!!!! Looking forward to getting to know you here.

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Hi all

So I am not confident at all about tomorrow's weigh in. I had a really good week last week and this week has been rough. But I have pushed through. Fingers crossed I can maintain for tomorrow...but I expect it will be a slight gain.

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday. And best wishes on the scale tomorrow.

Christopher

 

[buzz5985]

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

Welcome!!!!

 

[buzz5985]

Last call for WIN! numbers.

I will be posting results Sunday night.

Janis

 

[ChelleyB]

Looking forward to some extra sleep this weekend after a super-busy week this week. And maybe a movie night.

That sounds wonderful! I think we might do the same thing

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Had a still slightly sore knee yesterday, but I managed to get 35 minutes in on the treadmill. My trainer recommended that I start walking on the hill setting some to build up my endurance, so I did 15 minutes on that and then 20 minutes level to work on building up my speed. He also wanted me to start doing more on the elliptical so I'm working on that as well. The first time I got on it, I couldn't even get to 3 minutes. But I made a goal to add another minute to my time every time I go to the gym and now I'm up to 6 minutes. Doesn't seem like alot, but to me, every minute I add is an achievement.
Been really working hard on doing weights too and I can really tell a difference. Yesterday was the first time I could really tell it in my arms that I had worked out and when I got on the gym's scale, it said that I had lost 2 lbs than at my training session the week before! Maybe the plateau is finally over and I can get back to losing!

Keep up the great, work!

Thursday Question of the Day

Theme: Inspiration

Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

I don't have a celebrity inspiration for my weight loss goal, but I do aspire to cook like Tyler Florence! DH and I, along with DD6 enjoy almost every recipe by him. So, I hope to keep working on my culinary skills and soon cook like Tyler

Lacrosse season is starting - so I believe it is the last weekend I will not be standing on a field. I hope the weather will be nice, we are warming up. Don't we turn the clocks ahead this weekend too??

We do I love to fall back and very much dislike springing forward! Extra hour of sleep = awesome Losing an hour of sleep =

I don't find celebrities inspiring in the least. Now I do find the BL contestants inspiring. A woman that weighs 300 pounds and can get up in their underwear, on national TV??? You inspire me!!!!

Janis

Good Thursday morning everyone.

Another late night last night. We have an informal opening tonight in front of senior citizens.

We laughed so hard at the show last night. Especially the final number. We are doing Annie Get Your Gun and our Annie is wonderful. The guy who plays Frank (her love interest ) has a great voice but is a little bit of a sloppy dresser. During the last number he came out in a cowboy shirt with white pants with no belt loops. He also had his holster on right at the waistband of the pants. As the song went on the pants went lower and the holster went higher. We just started laughing and then we looked and his collar had one side inside his shirt and the other side was sticking up. We were laughing so hard that one lady had to leave the theater. The director came over to our side of the theater and he was laughing almost as hard as we were. He doesn't get to wear the white pants tonight

That sounds soooooooo funny!! I would have laughed, too



I agree with buzz5985. Celebrities have all the money in the world for special meals, trainers etc. This group inspires me because most of you have done it the hard way.

Off to the last day of testing.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I agree with both of you, too.
Hope testing went well

Good Morning. Today is my Friday This has been a very long week to say the least. I'm hoping that the long tedious project that I'm working on will end within a week or tow. I know that it needs to be done, but it doesn't make it go any faster. We have a state wide Lacrosse meeting tonight to get games set up and rules etc in place. It will probably be a late evening, but I'm glad to get it done.

I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!!

Happy "Friday"!! Hope your project goes smoothly.

Hey friends.....

Happy National Breakfast Day!!! (At least that is what Dunkin's says it is!
Anyhow, in honor of this wonderful day, I challenge you to be SURE you are eating a HEALTHY breakfast every day for AT LEAST the next 5 days! If you feel so inclined, please share it with us!!

I'll be first.....

this morning's breakfast was three cooked egg whites in a small low carb pita along with sauteed onions and peppers (leftovers from last night), baby spinach, and half a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. Coffee with skim on the side.... plus three large strawberries for a treat. So I've had at least one serving of veggies and half a serving of fruit already! I had lean protein and healthy complex carbs. No sugary junk, no questionable ingredients.

BBL to chat..............P

That sounds great and puts my bowl of cheerios to shame

WOOHOO!!

Not a true "Hollywood" type celebrity..... but someone we all know (and maybe love??).... Jillian Michaels. Not so much because of her personality and such (although I like her, even though many do not). I want her ARMS! Have you seen her arms?? They are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Every time I am struggling to do another bicep curl, I need to picture her beautiful, strong, sculpted arms!! Yes, I have ARM ENVY!! (Wouldn't mind having her abs too, but my bikini days are gone so I'd be happy with the arms.)

I like Jillian, too - I use to do her 30 day shred. She has great arms - it was inspiring looking at her arms and legs and thinking, "keep doing it and you'll look like her" I can't do the jumping jacks and other exercises like that b/c it's too much impact on my back, but I would highly recommend the workout
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Morning friends! Well..... my early morning was slightly postponed due to a 30 minute conversation with my Mom, so I need to get moving!

Beds are made, breakfast is eaten, my run clothes are on and Mother Nature is cooperating by giving me a 50 degree day!! I'm going to go clean toilets and start one load of wash and then head out for an outdoor walk/run.

My treat for after that will be a full afternoon at my scrapping table! I picked up the pictures yesterday and am ready to scrap! I don't need to pick up the kids until 4pm and dinner is easy, so no big distractions this afternoon!

I'll probably pop on here again at lunch time just to say hi! TTYL...........P

Scrapping - yay! Hope you had a very productive and enjoyable afternoon

I really don't have a celebrity inspiration. My inspiration is all the girls at my gym (some of them double my age~I'm 35) working out and smiling and laughing. i love it!

That's a great inspiration!

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Hmmm...it seems like team Donald is slowing down (not our weight loss, but postings). We need to step it up ladies and gentlemen! This is a great place for support and inspiration. So, if you are slacking a bit or just lurking, post some time and let us know how you are doing!!

Today's a busy day for me (but I did that to myself). I pick up my boys at 3, I have library books to return, my mom's coming to stay with them so I can go to the gym at 4:30, and we have swimming lessons at 7. Plus, I have 2 loads of laundry that need done. Oh, and I better make dinner sometime in there lol. So, if I don't get a chance to check back in later, it's because I am sound asleep!

I went to my sister's yesterday and we were discussing the high airfare prices right now. She suggested she, my nephew (14), me and DSs drive to Austin while DH flies. it would save me money and I think it would be fun to drive from PA to TX like when I was a little girl. Now we are looking at where to stop along the way and fun things to do. I enjoy planning vacations (even if they are to WDW).

Well, that's about it for me right now. Have a healthy day!

Jill

Wow!! What a busy day! I got tired just reading about it

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

Welcome, Heather! You'll love Team Donald - everyone here is so nice and supportive. I've been a member for a month and it's really great

Not really inspiration for weight loss but I adore Emma Watson. She is so adorable and has an amazing sense of style. Don't know anything about her workout routine but she inspires me to work out so I can finally buy all of these cute clothes and look good while wearing them!

I like her, too.
I'm also looking forward to buying cute clothes, be able to fit them properly and look good in them, too!
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Well, slept all day Tuesday, half of Wednesday and then spent most of my time catching up on work. I'm already finished with one of my classes this semester and will be finishing another one next week!

Haven't worked out since Sunday so I'm very scared to step on the scale tomorrow, but in a way I'm glad I've been able to rest. Just got $150 in sports authority giftcards in the mail so it's time to go search for some new equipment. I've had my eye on an elliptical.

I see someone posted a modcloth dress a few pages back. I've actually decided to buy this one-piece swimsuit a few weeks before our trip comes around, hopefully it'll look great. I'm a modest kind of girl so I think this is absolutely adorable! http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-one-piece-in-black

Hope you all have been having a great week!

I like that swimsuit a lot - very stylish! And that website is great. I hope to get one of the 50's style dresses when I reach my goal.

No current Celebrity.......I just keep remembering....."If you can dream it, you can do it!" THANKS WALT!!




I admit that I have been guilty of lurking more than I have been posting. But as you can see....I am making an effort to change that. I hope that we get a few more who do the same.

Me too - I'm sorry, guys. I'll try to pop on more often

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Hi all

So I am not confident at all about tomorrow's weigh in. I had a really good week last week and this week has been rough. But I have pushed through. Fingers crossed I can maintain for tomorrow...but I expect it will be a slight gain.

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday. And best wishes on the scale tomorrow.

Christopher

for maintain or better!

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Evening everybody! I've been researching healthy foods/diets and came across a recipe for Kale Chips - they're delicious!! They taste very similar to potato chips but waaaaay less calories and much better for you. DD6 tried them and said, "Daddy! You have to try these broccoli leaf things - they taste just like chips!"
Tomorrow, I am chaperoning DD's field trip to the bowling alley. Should be lots of fun! There are only 12 kindergarten students, but they are very energetic. Hopefully no drops a ball on their toe

 

[ChelleyB]

OMG....I just watched it......WHAT A CRAZY EPISODE!

That was the craziest episode ever!! Jeff's face at tribal was hilarious!

 

[DisNorth]

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

 

[araes2102]

I don't find celebrities inspiring in the least. Now I do find the BL contestants inspiring. A woman that weighs 300 pounds and can get up in their underwear, on national TV??? You inspire me!!!!

Ditto! Especially when coupled with the courage to face those grueling workouts!

I really don't have a celebrity inspiration. My inspiration is all the girls at my gym (some of them double my age~I'm 35) working out and smiling and laughing. i love it!

That sounds wonderful! And another great support for you!

I went to my sister's yesterday and we were discussing the high airfare prices right now. She suggested she, my nephew (14), me and DSs drive to Austin while DH flies. it would save me money and I think it would be fun to drive from PA to TX like when I was a little girl. Now we are looking at where to stop along the way and fun things to do. I enjoy planning vacations (even if they are to WDW).

Ohh, road trip! Fun! I bet you all will have an amazing time!

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

This is great group!

So I am not confident at all about tomorrow's weigh in. I had a really good week last week and this week has been rough. But I have pushed through. Fingers crossed I can maintain for tomorrow...but I expect it will be a slight gain.

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday. And best wishes on the scale tomorrow.

Christopher

Sending you on a good (or at least not BAD) weigh-in experience! And that goes for all of us!

 

[donac]

Good Friday morning everyone.

Just a short post. No pants falling down but cumberbunds all over the place. I am going to post a few pictures with the caption "This is no way to wear a tux" There was a sign on the call board "Don't forget Black Socks. Don't make the mom's mad"

The final dress rehersal went well last night. It was in front of the senior citizens. They loved it. Espcially the curtain call. The director found a disco version of Ethel Merman (the orginal Annie) doing There's No Business Like Show Business.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[pjlla]

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

Welcome back! Happy to talk about WW with you any time!

Just peace and quiet.



Not really inspiration for weight loss but I adore Emma Watson. She is so adorable and has an amazing sense of style. Don't know anything about her workout routine but she inspires me to work out so I can finally buy all of these cute clothes and look good while wearing them!

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Well, slept all day Tuesday, half of Wednesday and then spent most of my time catching up on work. I'm already finished with one of my classes this semester and will be finishing another one next week!

Haven't worked out since Sunday so I'm very scared to step on the scale tomorrow, but in a way I'm glad I've been able to rest. Just got $150 in sports authority giftcards in the mail so it's time to go search for some new equipment. I've had my eye on an elliptical.

I see someone posted a modcloth dress a few pages back. I've actually decided to buy this one-piece swimsuit a few weeks before our trip comes around, hopefully it'll look great. I'm a modest kind of girl so I think this is absolutely adorable! http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-one-piece-in-black

Hope you all have been having a great week!

I love the swimsuit! I really need to check out that site!

THat's something I look forward to on the weekends as well. Especially after the business of show preparations. Enjoy

There is a pool at my gym.....but I have not gotten myself into it.....I really should. Maybe Iw ill try one of these Aqua aerobics classes....or Aqua Biking.

Oh I have moved more times that I can really bare to think about and I understand how stressful it can be. Get your eating plan in place now so that you at least have a strong pillar to base your weekend around. And enjoy the process. It is important to have a solid and well done good-bye in order for you to be ready to start a new hello when you arrive in your new place.

Sounds like you have a great 2 weeks ahead of you. Some things to look forward to as well as some time to enjoy finding things to do that you have wanted to do for a while and just haven't. Enjoy!

Well stated and something I will be sure to remember when I get there as well. I remember the last time I lost all the weight I just did not get my head in the right space and thought I was still fat though behind my back (I found out later) people were talking about how sick I looked. Knowing the right place for your body and being satisfied with that is something that I have come to realize is important for me this time around.

Welcome back.......you are not the only one of us here to have fallen off the wagon and pulled yourself back on again. That is the nice thing about this group, there is always a hand waiting to pull you aboard and slide over to make room for you again. Sounds like you have got some great experiences and practices in place while you were away though. I look forward to hearing of your success now that you are putting all together again.

OMG....I just watched it......WHAT A CRAZY EPISODE!

Sorry to hear of your continued job struggles....One of these days you will open the paper and the job for you will just jump right out at you. We are here to support you until it does.

Believe me when I say I understand the stress of the program for a show too. For the last 4 years I have moved my students and some local theater performances to an electronic program. I do a PowerPoint and include pictures, biographies, plot and scene synopsis, even advertisements. Then it scrolls on the screen that is lowered in front of the curtain as well as shown in the lobby on multiple Macs before the show and again in the lobby during intermission. Then it is placed on the website for people to print out a copy if they want it for sentimental purposes.

It cuts down on wasted paper. (I was tired of throwing away more copies that were left behind than were actually taken). And it means I can make edits right up until show time....and believe me there have been last minute changes necessary on more than one occasion. Something to consider for the future.

Congrats on the way you are improving!!

I need to incorporate weights into my routine as well. I think that I am getting a little complacent in my elliptical training and need to change it up ....not to mention start to firm things up too.

No current Celebrity.......I just keep remembering....."If you can dream it, you can do it!" THANKS WALT!!

Those type of memories from shows will often stick far longer than the actual show itself. PRICELESS! Just be careful because now you will be in a near giggle fit before he even walks out each night just remembering.

Enjoy the weekend. I only have a half day Friday tomorrow because I have to rush home to meet the stove repairman just after lunch. They don't work weekends or evenings in Switzerland so I have to get out of work early. Luckily, my planning periods fall on Friday afternoon, so I don'r get docked any pay.

I have not missed a breakfast since I started this journey in January. This is something I had not thought about but am now really proud of myself for achieving. Nearly the same every morning. Usually it is a liter of water and two or 3 eggs mixed with non-fat yogurt and then scrambled. Plus a multi-vitamin. Maybe not the best breakfast but better than what I used to have...if anything.

I admit that I have been guilty of lurking more than I have been posting. But as you can see....I am making an effort to change that. I hope that we get a few more who do the same.

Heather You have found a very supportive group here. Welcome to Team Donald!!!! Looking forward to getting to know you here.

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Hi all

So I am not confident at all about tomorrow's weigh in. I had a really good week last week and this week has been rough. But I have pushed through. Fingers crossed I can maintain for tomorrow...but I expect it will be a slight gain.

Enjoy the rest of your Thursday. And best wishes on the scale tomorrow.

Christopher

Enjoy your half day today! Hopefully the scale won't be too bad.

Keep up the great, work!

I don't have a celebrity inspiration for my weight loss goal, but I do aspire to cook like Tyler Florence! DH and I, along with DD6 enjoy almost every recipe by him. So, I hope to keep working on my culinary skills and soon cook like Tyler

I agree with both of you, too.
Hope testing went well

Happy "Friday"!! Hope your project goes smoothly.
That sounds great and puts my bowl of cheerios to shame

It isn't always so good, but I never skip breakfast.

Scrapping - yay! Hope you had a very productive and enjoyable afternoon

Not as productive as I hoped, but at least a start.

Wow!! What a busy day! I got tired just reading about it
Welcome, Heather! You'll love Team Donald - everyone here is so nice and supportive. I've been a member for a month and it's really great
I like that swimsuit a lot - very stylish! And that website is great. I hope to get one of the 50's style dresses when I reach my goal.
for maintain or better!

********************
Evening everybody! I've been researching healthy foods/diets and came across a recipe for Kale Chips - they're delicious!! They taste very similar to potato chips but waaaaay less calories and much better for you. DD6 tried them and said, "Daddy! You have to try these broccoli leaf things - they taste just like chips!"
Tomorrow, I am chaperoning DD's field trip to the bowling alley. Should be lots of fun! There are only 12 kindergarten students, but they are very energetic. Hopefully no drops a ball on their toe

I've made kale chips and they are yummy! Good luck bowling!

Good Friday morning everyone.

Just a short post. No pants falling down but cumberbunds all over the place. I am going to post a few pictures with the caption "This is no way to wear a tux" There was a sign on the call board "Don't forget Black Socks. Don't make the mom's mad"

The final dress rehersal went well last night. It was in front of the senior citizens. They loved it. Espcially the curtain call. The director found a disco version of Ethel Merman (the orginal Annie) doing There's No Business Like Show Business.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Hope opening night is a huge success! Break a leg!

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Trying to catch up here early today so I can get my workout done early and get back to scrapping! Plus I want to place another photo order today.

I'll pop on again later for the QOTD.............P

 

[D73]

Happy Friday!

Somehow the overnight metabolism fairy paid a visit and I managed to be down one pound for the week. Not sure how it happened but hey, I will accept it.

I hope that you all have similar surprises today!!

Christopher

 

[pjlla]

Happy Friday!

Somehow the overnight metabolism fairy paid a visit and I managed to be down one pound for the week. Not sure how it happened but hey, I will accept it.

I hope that you all have similar surprises today!!

Christopher

Well.... yes and no. Got a surprise on the scale.... but it was more of the type than the type.

I am fed up. I need to figure out what is going wrong here and quickly. Forgive my ranting here.....just ready to scream. TTYL..................P

 

[D73]

Well.... yes and no. Got a surprise on the scale.... but it was more of the type than the type.

I am fed up. I need to figure out what is going wrong here and quickly. Forgive my ranting here.....just ready to scream. TTYL..................P

I am sorry to hear that. Rant away...that's why we are here! If anyone can figure it out, I am sure you can. You are always a wealth of knowledge. Tap into it and I ma sure you will find the answer. Just keep on keeping on.

Christopher

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Happy Friday!

Somehow the overnight metabolism fairy paid a visit and I managed to be down one pound for the week. Not sure how it happened but hey, I will accept it.

I hope that you all have similar surprises today!!

Christopher

YAY congrats on the loss. Have a great weekend

Well.... yes and no. Got a surprise on the scale.... but it was more of the type than the type.

I am fed up. I need to figure out what is going wrong here and quickly. Forgive my ranting here.....just ready to scream. TTYL..................P

I'm sorry you had a wacky weigh-in The last 2weeks I gained 2 lbsfor no obvious reason Thankfully this week I maintained-not the loss I was hoping for but way better than gaining

 

[araes2102]

Christopher!

Sorry Pamela, I'm sure you will figures it out and get things moving again!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Yikers! Drive by post this morning!!! It's the last day before a 2 week break and what I thought would be a quiet day has gone haywire!!

I need to continue to remind myself it is LENT...the whole eating meat thing is really killing me. I love seafood and veggies....I just keep forgetting!!!

OP so far today but forgot my 10:30am snack I'm going to fill up on some water and try to get the ick out before my weigh in tomorrow at WW. After a big loss this has been a tough week with TOM approaching. I managed to get in 30 minutes on the elliptical last night and some stretching but I came home ravenous....and I even had a rice cake with peanut butter before the work out!

On the ++++ side, tomorrow is the local St. Pats parade so having a bit of fun tomorrow and then off to Philly to hang with the nephew!

Wishing everyone a fun weekend and an OP day!!
~Karen