Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[ougrad86]

Copied from my WISH Journal:
I had a 55 point day yesterday (Saturday). You read that right – 55 points.
I am given a daily points allowance of 30. Most weeks, I never use my Activity Points. Additionally, I try not to use all of my 49 “extra” points. But it is nice to know they are there if you need them. I NEEDED THEM YESTERDAY.
Went to Red Robin for lunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I didn’t go too crazy – I had a burger, fries and shared an appetizer with three other people. That meal cost me 52 points.
All week, I worked hard to stay within my daily points so that my “extra” weekly points were available. Yesterday for breakfast I took advantage of fruit being zero points and had a whole banana with my morning tea. For dinner, I loaded up my plate with zero point veggies and spent just a few points on grilled chicken.
Was I a little hungry when I went to bed? Yes.
Was it worth it? Absolutely
Will I do it every week? No, but it’s nice to know that I could if I wanted to.
But my 55 point day really made me realize two things:
1) Because of the way the WW plan is structured, I CAN indulge every now-and-then without going off program. All it takes is some advanced planning.
2) If I can have a 55 point day on a day where I’ve only indulged with one meal, how many points was I eating in the past? Pre-WW, I probably would have had a large Dunkin Donuts coffee (light and sweet, of course) and a donut for breakfast, and would have had a “normal” dinner. I’ll bet I routinely had days where I went over 100 points.
So I celebrate my 55 point day – without guilt and without regret.
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That being said, I did NOT weigh myself this morning.
I know that the scale would not have been accurate - my fingers were swollen when I woke us, so I know the sodium is still in my system. I'll be sure to get in more water than usual today, so hopefully when I step on the scale tomorrow I won't be like this: .
- Laura

Wow - I used to eat like that all the time, a lot of cereal and milk for breakfast, meat and potatoes for dinner and a meal out, anything I felt like eating. It is kind of scary when you think about it, what I used to shove in my mouth without even thinking about it. When I went low fat, I know I still didn't do too well since I had no idea how much hidden fat is in some of those things.
I try to preplan now when we go out, so I can look up the nutritional info beforehand and make decisions. Ended up at a Silver Diner yesterday though, and the light meals they offered, none looked the least big appetizing.
Good job in planning ahead and making sure you stayed within your weekly offerings. I have alot of trouble staying on my daily points, usually chip away at my splurge points throughout the week (mostly on the weekends). I usually go over about 3-4 points a day. Since I can't exercise as much (although I was able to walk around the malls yesterday since the shot didn't mess me up as much) I need to really watch it.

It's just frustrating that I'm still teeter-tottering on these same 3 lbs... So I'm hoping that since I'm adding in weight training, maybe things will start moving again.
I mean, sure my clothes are getting looser, (the jeans I'm wearing are bagging all around me) the 'back bulge' is practically gone, I swear I've dropped 4 inches on my waist and just today, someone told me that it looked like my stomach was a lot slimmer; all that I'm happy about. I just wish the scale was showing it...
Sorry to be sounding so ungrateful for what I have accomplished and really my problems are miniscule compared to what other people are dealing with. I'm just frustrated, that's all...
Thanks for listening.
Quick question about calories and exercise: If you've eaten 1,300 calories for the day but go to the gym and burn 400, does that mean that you still have to eat 300 calories to get you to 1,200?
I still can't help but feel that I'm not eating enough...

I agree with another poster who said you should practice better nutrition. You might want to take a mulit-vitamin and calcium supplement daily to also help.
The pain that you have been feeling with your workouts? That indicates injury to the muscle. That is common with exercise, if you push yourself you do suffer minor injuries, and the muscles do heal again (but you need proper nutrition for them to do this). But there is inflammation which can show up as weight - water and all that. Take a day off once a week, alternate muscle groups - do cardio one day and strength training the next. And instead of focusing on the scale, try focusing on how comfortable your clothes are! Although I am watching the scale I was thrilled with my last WIN measurement, and am looking toward feeling comfortable in my size 12's again. I am not losing as fast as I would like - but my clothes do feel more comfortable, and I know the scale will eventually follow.
As for calories, you need to exercise to work off some of your calorie intake and keep your metabolism up. Evaluate your exercise level to make sure you are taking in a correct intake to lose in a steady fashion - you may be eating less than you should, I seem to remember hearing that 1,400 was a good level to lose weight, but I have been doing WW for so long, it is hard to remember the exact numbers. You are building muscle...and losing fat...which is why you are losing inches but the scale isn't moving much.
Enjoy the compliments! You are doing great!

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I am so sick. I havent gotten out of bed all day and I don't think tomorrow will be any different. I feel bad cause i can tell work is getting pissy at me. Oh well, i need to beat this cold/flu. I just feel so awful

It sounds like you need to rest. Hope you feel better soon.

Monday Question of the Day
Theme: The Ugly Stepsister
We've talked about what you are most proud of doing. So what task have you been putting off doing, hoping it will go away?

Mostly housework stuff, the big jobs...the garage, and some decluttering. I would also like to do the landscaping, but I think it is to the point where we need someone to come in. My knees will be better this summer though, so maybe I can get some thinks planted and clean it up some. But I do wish it would just go away

What kind of shots are you getting (cortizone?)? My mom used to have to get shots when we were going somewhere that involved a lot of walking. She's now had one knee replaced and the other is getting done in April. I hope she stops making excuses for not exercising after this next surgery. Good luck with your shots!
Jill

I am getting halogen (sp?). It is a lubricant and last longer than cortizone. It does not relieve the pain, it relieves the reason for the pain. Not sure how it works, but I have had it before and it was great. The shots are made directly into the bone, into the joint itself (or maybe the disc in between?) which is why it is so painful. This last week was not as bad as the first week, which helped, but still limp some the days I get it done. I should start feeling the effects after next week shots, and at the end of 5 weeks (two shots a week, one in each kness on different days), I should be ready to run around the parks. Only problem is I am not getting much exercise leading up to it to get myself ready. Plan to start a little again next week to get my legs at least a little up to the task.

I just made an ADR for LeCellier and had to leave a CC number. If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance - you will not be charged a fee. But if you don't cancel you will be charged $20. I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am with this policy.
I didn't realize peope weren't following the rules of FP too. Was I the only one that returned during the hour designated?? If we couldn't make it - we would give the tickets away to some people near the attraction.
Janis

I like the new ADR rule - alot of people have been abusing it, and Disney was probably suffering with no-shows so lost revenue.

I am one of the people that took advantage of the rule that allowed you to come back outside of the window, as long as it was after the first time and on the same day. When this first came out, I was reading a thread where someone posted a page for the FP rules for the employees - it stipulated that the customer could use it anytime during the remainder of the day. It was simply not told to the customers. But it was allowed, and I did use it as my legs can't handle all the backtracking across the park to keep up with the times. When we could not use the FP we would try to give them to other people, with varying degrees of success.
That is why when the rides broke down and you were handed FP's to come back later, it didn't matter - it was good for the rest of the day, which is why they could hand them out.

So I had my 'great' moment at the gym today.
I slipped...on the treadmill.
And got flung against the wall...
I'm still not quite sure how it happened. I thought I'd had stepped on something slick, but there was nothing on the treadmill so I guess I just stepped wrong. Plus I wasn't wearing the clip for the emergency stop, so I just couldn't regain my footing, fell forward on my knees and ended up hitting the wall...
Didn't hurt myself too bad though. Tried to walk it off but after about 10 minutes, I had had enough. So I'm heading to go ice my knee some more in a minute. Got a lovely bruise showing up on my knee. Nice...
But on the bright side, I made the top 10!

Good job on the top 10!

Glad you were not badly hurt. I would probably have broken something. I did not know about an emergency stop clip. I have been thinking about getting a treadmill, for myself and DS to walk (he runs) on during inclement weather - which for me also means too hot. I think I will get one of those!

Tuesday Question of the Day
Theme:The Dream
Finish this sentence. When I reach my weight goal.....

I have never reached my goal...but when I do I will keep it that way. I will put a plan in place to continue my healthy lifestyle, to keep on exercising, to keep on eye on my weight and nip anything in the bud if necessary.
I will also go out and buy some cute new clothes

Although I set 150 as my goal, if I can continue down, I will do it. 150 would be what I feel is a healthy goal, although my Wii seems to think my BMI would be better at 145. 135 would be the least I think I could go down to, but at my age, my fitness ability and my post-baby body, I thought 150 seemed reasonable.

Glad the shots have started, and fingers crossed all goes well, and you are taking those steps 2 at a time pain free before you know it. The shots do not sound like much fun, but it sounds like you've seen the benefit so it's worth it. And I think as women there is so much in our heads to remember, that's partly why we don't remember some of the negative or painful stuff.

That might be . Don't have room to store the memories of the bad stuff. Between work and home and DS's schoolwork and track, and DH's stuff (including some work drama right now), and then the rest of our extended family (birthdays, anniversaries, etc), there isn't room for much more!!

My stomache is acting up again, so back to bread,bananas and rice as well as a steady diet of prevacid and pepcid. Ugh! I syill did 25 min on TM but it feels worse afterwards so I'll be skiping it today.

One thing you mentioned that concerned me - Prevacid and Pepcid. I thought they were the same thing? I take one Prevacid once a day to keep my acid level down. If you combine, or take too much, it might reduce your stomach acid to a level where it is difficult to digest foods? I usually pop some Tums if for some reason I have issues, but do not take them as often unless I have too much dairy, which can really mess up my stomach.

Just stopping in for a quick moment. Went to a conert with a friend last night and caught a nasty cold. Spent most of today sleeping and watching movies. Feeling a little bit better now, but haven't ate the best things though I'm not really hungry. My entire body is sore so it looks like I'll be taking a break from my exercise for a couple days.
I hate being sick!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Time is totally getting away from me lately! The movers come to pack us up on Friday and load everything on Saturday! I don't either DH or I really thought about what we're going to do for a week without any furniture or anything, but I guess we'll figure it out.

Good luck on the move! Your house is probably empty now...hope you didn't pack your laptop!

When we PCS'd, once our house was empty, we were put up at a local hotel (in Germany) and when we came from Oklahoma to DC, we stayed at the BLQ? or some sort of transient housing at the Navel annex. Don't they set you up with that?

Wednesday Question of the Day
Theme: Hump Day
What do you have to look forward to this weekend to get you over the hump?

Rest for one! Work was a little stressful this week - or actually time management with my appointments, DS's apppointments and needing to leave early to drive him to a running trail one day playing havoc with my schedule!

I was looking forward to shopping at IKEA this weekend, fun place to go and browse and good exercise between that and Potomac Mills, which is a huge outlet mall here in Virginia. Couldn't walk as much as I would have like, knees hurt some, but it was fun.

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.

That happened to us when we left Germany . They are very efficient!

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.

So sorry about the job. Still can't believe they put you through that.

Thursday Question of the Day
Theme: Inspiration
Do you have a celebrity inspiration for your weight loss (and other goals)? Who and why?

No celebrity - I tend to look at real people who have lost weight as inspiration. And as someone mentioned, if I had trainers, chefs and the resources they have, I would have no problem getting to and maintaining my weight.

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?

It depends on the country, but sometimes I will see two or three things designated on one day - Dunkin' Donuts sounds like it was just trying to drum up business.

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!

That is such a cute swimsuit! Very similar to mine (I tend toward modesty as well), except I have a little short skirt with it. I may need a new one, since I am down 15-20 pounds from last summer!

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

So sorry you are going through this. Hope you can figure it out. It is so frustrating when something like this happens, and there seems to be no reason for it.

I'm feeling very tired today and finding it difficult to get going. and by get going i mean get studying. I have midterm on monday morning that im very afraid im going to fail, and this weekend is shot. bridal shower tomorrow (so i will have tomorrow night) and driving to the cape for the tasting on sunday. In addition i have a spanish exam on thursday and a big assignment due wednesday. So I really need motivation i just dont know where it is!
That's probably for two reasons, 1) i am still sick. I can function, but my cough/flu turned into a cold which is super annoying. Nasal congestion/drippage, headache, sore jaw. It really drains you. Yesterday was AWFUL I got home from school late and i just layed down in bed and didn't want to move. But then i couldn't sleep so there's that other reason i can't get going today 2) i stayed up till 4 in the morning doing spanish homework cause i couldn't sleep. I got all the homework done which is great (one less thing to worry about) but im tired!
so i'm stressing and tired and just kind of ready for this week to be over. I'm also fighting with my mom about money. she wants me to work more hours but also get straight A's and its just really difficult. She's in a bad mood this week and refuses to get me cold medicine and i dont have any money in my account to get it. she wants me to use up the dayquil but i HATE IT it gives me a stomach ache and makes me feel funny. so i'm just annoyed that i cant even take any medicine to feel better
i was down a pound this week, which now seems to be the norm every week. again its probably because im sick but still, im so close to my goal i can see it! 12 pounds to go. i've lost 28 pounds so far

Slow and steady is the best way to lose, and you've done a great job so far.

Sorry for all the stress in your life right now. Dealing with a cold and trying to concentrate on school or work is the worst. Sorry your mom won't help you with medicine. Remember to drink lots of water, it can help with some of the symptoms. Hope you were able to enjoy this weekend a little even with all the stuff going on and your cold.

I had today off. I did some shopping and had a healthy lunch at panera bread. I finally got myself an iphone which i am thrilled about. As the day went on though i started to feel sick. Nausea, diarrhea and horrible bodyaches. Of course its a night where dh works late and ryan has a bball game. Its true when they say moms cant be sick. I am hoping this virus helps me to loose wt.

I lost weight last week on something...but of course gained it back oh well...

Love, love, love my iPhone. Got in on the 3Gs, finally upgraded to the 4Gs. Did not want to wait for the 5. Gave DS my old one. I am even with AT&T, which everyone seems to hate, but it gives me better coverage than Verizon and never had any service troubles, so not sure why no one likes them? But I have my whole life in my iPhone (and lots of music), it is great.

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??
Janis

I am not sure what they are like...probably not. I do not watch BL, but what I have seen does not make me want to punish myself like that. And I think my knees would be an issue (they seems to come up alot...)

Well, it says 21 hours so we would stop 2 nights down and back. Although, my sister said she's not in a rush so we could stop more so we can do things along the way. We want to stop and see Graceland (our parents took us when we were younger) and when we were talking about it, none of the kids knew who Elvis was! It was hilarious.
Thanks! I love planning a vacation. I think Gatlinburg is 9 hours from here? 21 is going to be a long drive if we decide to drive to TX!
Jill

I think our drive between where we live in Northern Virginia and Omaha (where DMiL lives) is about 19 - 21 hours - 1,100 miles. We usually drive it in two very long days. We have no problem with car time though. DS has been a good traveler since he was young, and DH and I share the driving - soon DS will be able to do some of it as well . We overnight when we get tired, carry a Hampton Inn catalog with us and decide as we are driving and call ahead to reserve a room. We used to do it straight through, with one of us taking a nap, but that ended when DS was born, since it was hard to nap well with a baby to tend to.

Question of the Day
We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

Europe, with Germany as the home base. A whole summer, while DS is off school. To see the real Germany, not just the tourist sites, we would stay in a small town. And just hit a few other countries to see the highlights.

Hi Donalds! Thanks for the all the support! I am doing better. I'm not entirely sure what is going on, but I do know that I am very anxious. Then, there was today's added "experience." I slept for almost 12 hours last night, woke up and took my meds, waited the necessary 30 minutes and had an OP breakfast, then read a few pages of this thread, and was asleep by 10 AM. I remember my mom waking me up to ask me if I wanted to to eat lunch and then mumbling something before I fell back to sleep only to wake up after 2:30 PM. I called my doctor because the sleep was me fighting off dizziness/lightheadness and an occasional vertigo episode, but didn't hear back from him. I ended up having to call through the emergency line and he called me back during dinner, which I ate because my parents practically forced me to eat. I went off a med a few days ago because we thought there was a good chance I no longer need it. We aren't sure anymore because of how I felt today. The other possibility is that today's symptoms are "simply" withdrawal. He prescribed something that will help us determine whether I still need the med or if I'm going through withdrawal. I am hoping it is withdrawal because I felt so much better when I was tapering off this med. I should know if a few days.
Pamela, I appreciate the offer. We can just skip HH for the week. I know we have some very dedicated exercising, water drinking, veggie eating, BLs on both teams!
Have a great, OP week Donalds!

CC, hope things are getting better. I like your description of us !

Sunday March 11 Qotd
What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Taken our time. I would like to just spend a relaxed vacation, take two weeks and not rush to everything. Maybe a day or two at Universal as well, and a day at Seaworld. The rest of the time could be Disney. Go horseback riding or biking at Fort Wilderness, tour a few of the resorts, and enjoy our resort as well, and all it has to offer (I would have to save for awhile, because I would want to see at Animal Kingdom Lodge ; although I could go to SOG if we could get two weeks there).

Will finish up on another post.

Carol

 

[jillbur]

Let us know how the recipes turn out. I love trying new things

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Evening everybody
It was fun morning of bowling. The kindergarten class would loft the ball and I would just laugh b/c the ball went 3' in the air and then plummeted onto the lane. No broken toes It was a lot of fun to watch. They are a good group of kids.
We don't have anything big planned tomorrow. DH might install the new kitchen faucet and we might head out to a home show. Hoping to replace our windows this year and dream about siding. The joys of an older home! DD really, really wants a yoyo, so we hope to shop for that as well.
Hope you all have a great weekend!

Thanks for the kale chips recipe. I'm going to try them next week.

The recipe I tried from skinnytaste last night was Chicken Rollatini. I made modifications, though. I omitted the red onion (for my kids sake) and used a thin ham instead of panchetta (for DHs sake). DH and I really like it. DSs didn't like it so much. DS8 ate the chicken & scraped out the cheese and ham. DS5 informed me he didn't like any of it. Or the green beans. So, he ate mashed potatoes lol. I didn't have any potatoes, but I made them just in case the kids didn't like it. Good thing I did lol.

Glad you had fun bowling! We've had bowling birthday parties and they are a hoot!

Question of the Day

We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

I would take a world trip. A little bit of cruising and a little driving. I have big travel dreams with a a peanut budget, though lol.
But, a girl can dream

Good Morning Team Donald! Hope you are having a healthy weekend!

Oh, I love traveling! If time and money was no object I would do an around the world trip over about 2 or so years. I would go to South America, Amazon and Andies then I would take an Antarctica cruise then fly to Easter Island. Then fly to Australia and take 3 or 4 months just driving around. Then I'd hit Asia and travel through to Beijing where I would catch the train across Siberia. From Russia I would travel down Eastern Europe to Turkey then over to Africa then finish off in Western Europe. That way I could hit every continent!

Great minds think alike! I would love to see the whole world!

Weighed in this morning and I lost 5.8! That is a total of 7.8 over 2 weeks. I can feel my ankle bones again!

Holy smokes! That's awesome!

Good morning team Donalds!!

I've been a little mia also this week. Ds did great on tuesday for his eeg, and that afternoon, we had a really nice day, we took the dog for a long walk and went down behind ds's school and walked in the marsh along the river, and ds got to climb some trees, and it was just a nice afternoon. The rest of the week not quite so lovely, he was overtired and a bit emotional, and I was feeling a bit stressed and drained and we are both happy the weekend is here. His eeg was ok, the same as in sept, but he's been having some little seizures occassionally, so after talking to the neurologist we are going to increase his med a little and see if that helps. There is still a good chance this is rolandic epilepsy of childhood and he will outgrow it, so I'm trying not to stress too much, and think positive. It's hard some days though.

Last night I let him have a friend sleep over, probably not the best idea for an already tired boy, but it made him very happy, and I plan to have lots of patience today. And they have been great. We watched Zookeeper last night, and this morning they're playing wii, and i'm here. I rented Bridesmaids to watch myself, and will watch that tonight. I heard it was very funny.

I'm maintaining around the 205 mark, and ok with that this week. I've done well with planning and cooking my dinners, but haven't been tracking faithfully, so a few extra snacks here and there have crossed the lips. I'll grocery shop tomorrow and make a plan for the week. It's nice to have no plans this weekend.

Jill-A friend of mine did Atkins and has been very successful on it. It helped her to break her sugar addiction, and she will go back to the first weeks of the plan if she finds herself starting to backslide.

Glad the eeg was ok and I hope they get it all figured out soon! I'm pretty impressed that you maintained during such a stressful week. Way to go!

I went to the library and got the Atkins book and two cookbooks. I guess it can't hurt to read up on it and try some new recipes. Thanks for the info. Me and sugar are pretty good friends, so this is something I want to work on. Maybe low carb will help with those chocolate cravings!

Hi Donalds! Thanks for the all the support! I am doing better. I'm not entirely sure what is going on, but I do know that I am very anxious. Then, there was today's added "experience." I slept for almost 12 hours last night, woke up and took my meds, waited the necessary 30 minutes and had an OP breakfast, then read a few pages of this thread, and was asleep by 10 AM. I remember my mom waking me up to ask me if I wanted to to eat lunch and then mumbling something before I fell back to sleep only to wake up after 2:30 PM. I called my doctor because the sleep was me fighting off dizziness/lightheadness and an occasional vertigo episode, but didn't hear back from him. I ended up having to call through the emergency line and he called me back during dinner, which I ate because my parents practically forced me to eat. I went off a med a few days ago because we thought there was a good chance I no longer need it. We aren't sure anymore because of how I felt today. The other possibility is that today's symptoms are "simply" withdrawal. He prescribed something that will help us determine whether I still need the med or if I'm going through withdrawal. I am hoping it is withdrawal because I felt so much better when I was tapering off this med. I should know if a few days.

CC~Hope this all gets worked out soon!

DH and I did Atkins about 8 years ago. I lost 50 lbs in 4 months and he lost 45. Atkins does work, but you have to commit to it 100% because if you cheat it knocks you out of ketosis and it takes about 48 hours OP before you get back into ketosis. DH and I actually had a conversation this morning about doing it again. DH has been doing P90X again for about a two weeks and he is starting to feel it working. I just can't commit to that intensive a program. Diet I think I can do though Anxiety may have other ideas.

Wow! 50 lbs and 45 lbs is A LOT!! Thanks for the help. I'm not sure I could totally go carbless, but I'll read the books to see what it's all about.

Sorry to be MIA the last couple of days. Lacrosse is gearing up which will be cosuming every free moment within the next couple of weeks. This week we have the bowling banquet for the High School team. I'm trying to layout our Hawaii excursion plans as we need to make some reservations, but I really haven't made much progress, maybe tomorrow. I'm developing a cold so my appetite is next to nothing, I guess that is the only positive weight loss thing I've managed in the last several weeks.

Oooooohhhhh...Hawaii. Are you going to take a helicopter tour?

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

When DSs are old enough, I would like to do the snorkling at The Seas. Also, I can't wait until we can go during a holiday. I don't care which one. DH and I want to go during Food and Wine, but MNSSH and MVMCP sound terrific!


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Okay...I started responding at 10 am and didn't get to finish until now, so I'll have more catching up to do. We were really enjoying the 65 degree weather today Let me post this and I'll be back.

Jill

 

[ougrad86]

OK, Ashley posted while I was putting my together, but still a long space between the two!

I was catching up on the podcasts, and they mentioned how the company that was supposed to get them the new servers had not, and they are the reason for all the problems we have been having. This was from February, and they changed providers just a couple weeks ago. It seems to have done the trick, it has been a lot better lately.

Work has been crazy. Trying to keep up my hours so I do not burn any of my sick or vac time. But this week I had two shot appointments, DS had a doc appointment, and I had to leave work early to drive him to some trails where they run sometimes. Do not understand this - half of the kids are under driving age, and we have restrictions about how many kids can be in a car with a newly licensed drivers so no chance for car pool. So I have to leave work an hour early so I can pick up DS at school, and drive him to a park so they can run there, when there are trails all around the community, alot of them wending through wooded areas. It doesn't make sense...he is planning cross-country in the fall, I can only assume there would be more of this...

Shots were better this week, did not hurt as much, although I am having some residual pain. I am hoping most of that will disappear with this weeks series, and I can get out and do some walking and getting my legs ready for the parks. Just three more weeks!

Gained weight this week...expected I would. I wasn't as OP as I should have been with all the craziness, working through lunch, etc. Plus that hugh loss was due to some gastrointestinal something (haven't figured out if a virus or something I ate). So gained it all back...

However, did find time to go shopping one evening for shorts. Had a real nice moment when I pulled on the ones I was trying to realize the 12's were way too big, had to get the 10's! Go to the next area (I had to buy 7 pairs, I have no intention of washing while on vacation), and pick up the 10's and 12's there to try on...too tight! Had to get those in 14!

OK, same store, what is with the difference in sizes?! And right now I am wearing size 12 jeans!?! Can't count on any of this anymore. May return what I found if I can find better, not too crazy about them, don't want to go too short, but not too long either. I have always hated my legs and I have fat knees (just found out from the doctor this week that is because of the inflammation I have in them, so not because of my weight), so I hate wearing shorts. My friend who convinced me to wear a bathing suit talked me into wearing shorts...but it's good. Not like anyone will be critiquing my legs while I am on vacation.

That's about it. Will probably stay busy until we go, need to plan what to pack, my hair appt is this coming weekend, DS is getting his haircut as well this week, and any last minute questions on the DIS. Had one I was planning to post this weekend, I was thinking about it all week and then forgot what it was! And I think I needed to know this, just completely forgot what it was! Hope I remember before we go.

Still need to send my weight in, and then get ready for work tomorrow. I think I will wimp out and have soup, since I am running out of time this weekend...

Have a good week all!

Carol

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I really want to do Rock n roller coaster but I live with a family of chickens Maybe 1 of these days I'll convince them

oh I rode that for the first time last Feb and absolutely loved it. I cant wait to go on it with Dh in october and hopefully we can get my oldest DS to ride. He will be almost 8. I have a feeling he will chicken out too. He keeps saying hes going to ride it but I have a feeling he is all talk.

I want to hit the water parks, but I never felt comfortable at my size. But not any more! Maybe not by this trip coming up in October, but definitely by our next trip!

We love going to water parks and I am annoyed every year at how I look but it is a ton of fun and usually once I am there I forget about how I look, well until I see the pictures......

The American Idol experience. I've always wanted to try it, especially since several people have told me they like my singing. But I have HORRIBLE stage fright...

After listening to your song you shared I can say that you would totally rock that stage girl.....you would get my vote.

Okay...I started responding at 10 am and didn't get to finish until now, so I'll have more catching up to do. We were really enjoying the 65 degree weather today Let me post this and I'll be back.

Jill

Glad you got to enjoy the beautiful day PA had today. It was wonderful.

OK, same store, what is with the difference in sizes?!

I hate that. I try to tell myself it is only a number but it still messes with my head. Its so frustrating.

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I hope everyone had some nice weather this weekend to enjoy. This whole time change is nice because we get more daylight but I am really feeling that 1 hour of sleep I missed.

Today was another busy day. Ran 6 miles had to cut 1 off of my 7mile goal or else we would have been late to my cousin's bday party. It was a skating party and it was the first time the boys had been roller skating. By the end they loved it. My legs are so sore....I hope I can walk tomorrow. At least I got lost of exercise in today. Eating was pretty good too so I am starting the week of on a good note for once.

Talk to you all tomorrow. Its back to the grind for me.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

I would like to stay in the Grand Floridian ... and also take the Segway tour of Epcot.

I really want to do Rock n roller coaster but I live with a family of chickens Maybe 1 of these days I'll convince them

I will go with you too! When my boys were little, they were "chickens" too. Now that they are teenagers, they love it also.

I haven't been on here Donald friends. The musical program has consumed my life ... but I turned it in this weekend! Whoo Hoo!

I just need to okay the proof when it comes and it will be printed. I think this is the LAST year I do it. Lots of drama with a kid not turning in a BIO and with the new producer asking me to do some things that I just could not agree to. Just not up for this type of stress that I "volunteer" for. I have told the producer to look for someone to take it over ... hoping she finds someone.

My weight has stayed at the same number for the last 3/4 weeks. I have to be thankful that I didn't gain over the stress. But .... I really need to get back on track. NO EXCUSES!

Good luck to all you fellow PA teachers out there with the state tests! We aren't starting until Tuesday ... trying to give the kids one day to adjust to daylight savings time.

 

[buzz5985]

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

I would love to go to the Food and Wine festival with my SIL and BIL. They have never been to WDW.

But the rate I spent money this weekend - forget any trips. My son plays lacrosse - he starts Spring Meltdown conditioning camp tomorrow. So he got all his pads, etc out from last spring. Nothing fit - accept the helmet. And I think I would have buttered his ears to get it on. So I wrote a check for $260 to play lacrosse, $115 for Meltdown. $60 for cleats, $60 for running shoes, Gloves - $70, Pads - $40. We are lucky that his grandfather bought him a new stick for Christmas. Oh and I should mention - all the prices are on sale. Can you imagine $70 for gloves??? Originally $99.99!!!!

The whole time I was thinking - no Signature Dining this trip!!!! Then we went to Home Depot to look at gas grills. Our's blew off our deck and smashed a couple of months ago. After we priced up new burners etc, we decided it would be better to buy a new one. I told DH to get a Weber if he wanted one. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!!! But he helped cook on one at a cook out last year, and realized that a $300 grill works just as well as a $800 grill. So we bought another CharBroil with infra-red technology. It was one of Consumer Reports Best Buys. You can't see the flames - so no flare ups. I will need to get used to it. But I cooked chicken, pork tenderloin, turkey tenderloin on it tonight. All came out very juicy. I am so happy to have my grill back.

I didn't have a good week weight wise. I am struggling with hormones, if you get my drift. But - I wasn't working my plan like I should have either. I am getting very sloppy with the journaling. I have a plan in place food wise, the weather looks good for the week - SO NO EXCUSES!!!!

Have a great week everyone - and thank you to all that are helping with the QOTD this week. Can you believe that the merge is only about 10 days away???

Janis

 

[donac]

Good Monday morning everyone.

First weekend of the show is done. We made it through even with daylight savings time. One more weekend of the show and then the following week is the 50th anniversary review and all will be done. At least I will know where my March has gone.

The good thing about this week is that only one brush up rehersal and that is Thursday night with no costumes. I will miss that since I have yoga.

We are also done with testing we are back to normal schedule this week at school.


Question of the Day
We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

I would stay at DW for a month with a full entrance to everything. I don't know where I would stay. We are staying at BLT this summer so I guess I can decided after that.I think maybe a family suite without the rest of the family.

We did the segway tour a couple of years ago and loved it.

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Halloween and Christmas. I just want to see what the park looks like. The last time we were there it eas the last week in Aug and they were already setting out pumpkins.

We will be there for Halloween in 2015. Dh's birthday is Halloween and he wants to spend his 60th birthday in DW.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[D73]

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Wow there are quite a few answers I could give here......

I would say to do a Segway tour or go Horseback riding.....I have never been below the weight limit when I am there.

Big dream.......To spend Christmans and New Year's Season in a Grand Villa with my family.....bringing in loads of decorations and just having family time at Disney. The last time I did anything Disney with my entire family (parents and sister) was probably when I was in high school back in the 80's. I have been there with my parents and been there with my sister but never all together.

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Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.

I did get to see John Carter on Saturday, which I really enjoyed. If you get the chance I recommend it.....especially if you like the Narnia, Star Wars type film.

I also managed to get a really long hike in yesterday with a friend that I have not seen since August. The weather is starting to improve here and the sunny day was beckoning. Quite nice actually.

I just never managed to post here on the weekend.....I must remedy that.

Have a great Monday!!!!

Christopher

 

[mikamah]

Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello!

I am back in the wagon, did a very wagon friendly shopping trip yesterday, so I can stay put, and there is plenty of room for everyone to join me here!!

We can do this. Here in new england we're getting a taste of spring and the thoughts of bathing suit weather ahead is motivating me today!

Have a wonderful day!

 

[pjlla]

Morning friends! I believe I am your fill-in coach for the next few days.

Today's QOTD:

Identify one or two high risk scenarios..... occasions, activities, or places in which you are in danger of eating more than you should or eating the wrong foods. Now create an "escape plan." What will you do to help yourself in this/these situation(s)??

(Thanks to Flat Belly Diet book for the inspiration for today's question.)

BONUS QOTD: I just found out that Snow White's Scary Adventure (at the MK) is closing. Will this make you sad? Happy? Don't care? Never heard of this ride before?


BBL.....................................P

 

[jillbur]

Good luck to all you fellow PA teachers out there with the state tests! We aren't starting until Tuesday ... trying to give the kids one day to adjust to daylight savings time.

We are starting tomorrow, also. I don't think any kid would want to start off their Monday morning with the PSSA.

But the rate I spent money this weekend - forget any trips. My son plays lacrosse - he starts Spring Meltdown conditioning camp tomorrow. So he got all his pads, etc out from last spring. Nothing fit - accept the helmet. And I think I would have buttered his ears to get it on. So I wrote a check for $260 to play lacrosse, $115 for Meltdown. $60 for cleats, $60 for running shoes, Gloves - $70, Pads - $40. We are lucky that his grandfather bought him a new stick for Christmas. Oh and I should mention - all the prices are on sale. Can you imagine $70 for gloves??? Originally $99.99!!!!

Janis

Wow! I didn't realize how expensive lacrosse is! Is it a school sport or independent team? If it's a school sport, I would think they could get some of the eqipment paid for! Yikes!

I did get to see John Carter on Saturday, which I really enjoyed. If you get the chance I recommend it.....especially if you like the Narnia, Star Wars type film.

Have a great Monday!!!!

Christopher

I actually just saw that John Carter (which cracks me up since DS5's name is Carter John) didn't do as well as it really should have for as expensive as it was to make. I would like to see it, but it's not a priority. I'll probably just wait until it goes to our cheap theater ($3 a ticket) or on dvd.

Today's QOTD:

Identify one or two high risk scenarios..... occasions, activities, or places in which you are in danger of eating more than you should or eating the wrong foods. Now create an "escape plan." What will you do to help yourself in this/these situation(s)??

(Thanks to Flat Belly Diet book for the inspiration for today's question.)

BONUS QOTD: I just found out that Snow White's Scary Adventure (at the MK) is closing. Will this make you sad? Happy? Don't care? Never heard of this ride before?

QOTD~Anything that involves a celebration with my whole family. We grew up celebrating birthdays big. Out to eat, cake and ice cream. So, I struggle when birthdays come up. I have to preplan and try to avoid the desserts!

Bonus~We have never been on SWSA, so this means nothing to me.


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I have had a crazy morning so far (same girl getting restrained since 7 am on and off), so I am behind on my actual work. I'll have to check in during lunch (hopefully).

Have a healthy day!

Jill

 

[pjlla]

Thanks so much for the link for the scrapping board. I already starting looking at it, but ran out of time. I'll be looking this weekend.

Hope you found some inspiration!

DH suggested I try Atkins (or a lower carb plan). A couple nurses he works with are doing great with it. Anyone done Atkins before? I'm guessing it's similar to Christopher's Dukan diet since it's low carb? I know we need carbs, though, so I don't want to deprive my body of anything it needs. Maybe I'll see if they have any books at the library to take a peek at. Anything to take this (possible) last 10-15 pounds off would be great.

Have a healthy weekend!

Jill

It does work, but I think it is hard on your body. I think it is tough for your body to digest so much meat.

DH did it hard-core many years ago and lost about 60 pounds.... but didn't keep any of it off. Like ANY diet plan, it you don't stick with it, it doesn't work. And there isn't much "wiggle" room on Atkins. If you start eating carbs, you fall out of ketosis (like Deb mentioned) and you stop losing. And I think that the most unfortunate part of Atkins is that it teaches NO PORTION CONTROL. As long as you are avoiding carbs, you can eat vast portions of very fatty foods.... cheese, bacon, nuts, etc. It can create some really bad habits. Sadly, when DH fell off the Atkins wagon, he added back the carbs, but also continued to want to eat 3 egg omelets with cheese and bacon.... plus toast! Big handfuls of nuts.... and a triple serving of popcorn with butter! It wasn't a good thing!

I think diets like WW provide much more wiggle room. I can splurge on a piece of cake or a handful of pretzels.... and as long as I am counting them properly, they don't throw things all off whack. And you are "rewarded" in choosing lower fat, higher fiber foods (like fruits and veggies).

DH is doing a modified Atkins again now (since after his accident/recovery in early 2011) and is down a grand total of about 80 pounds. I still worry about him falling into the same problem he had before, but he is definitely making better choices now. He does eat SOME complex carbs.... apples, berries, carrots, the occasional low carb/high fiber pita or wrap. And he seems to be thinking more and planning ahead for splurges, like I do. And so far, he seems to be able to have a splurge and then get right back on plan the next day! That is a HUGE step towards success. But the exercise thing hasn't happened for him yet. He will hit the TM at the hotel occasionally when he travels, but doesn't do anything here at home. Not sure why.

Last thing..... I started doing a modified South Beach/WW diet last spring in an attempt to lose my last few pounds and it worked well. But I pretty much had to eliminate ALL carbs for a few weeks. I need to lose those same pounds again now....., but not sure I am willing to take that drastic step again. I was eating virtually NO carbs PLUS counting my WW points. It was a tough month or so! But if you would like to talk more about it, I'd be happy to chat.

Best of luck.

For some reason I keep losing quotes and I havent really time to go back and find them right now. I hope everyone is doing ok and manages to stay OP this weekend (including me).

QOTD
I would love to go to a BL ranch but I've never been away from my kids for more than a day at a time and even then it was only when someone was extremely ill. Sometimes I think it would be lovely to have a couple of days away to just do what I want when I want but then I think I'd miss their wee faces and I know they'd miss me. My youngest once cried when I had a long bath because "I was away forever" (1hour)

That is SO funny! My DD had trouble separating from me for a while.... not when she was a toddler so much, but definitely during the preschool years.... and it got a bit worse during the early elementary years for some reason. I can see my DD saying something like your youngest did! I hope you wrote that in their baby journal!!!

Good Saturday morning I slept till 7 this morning. That is late for me. I would have slept later but the sun hit the mirror on the back of the door.

The show went well last night. Thursday night the two male leads had problems with their tuxedos. Their cumberbunds were up about 5 inches above where they should be so their shirts were hanging out under the cumberbunds. SO last night we got them suspenders and put hooks and eyes from the cumberbund to the pants so that they would stay together. IT WORKED and they looked great for the entire scenes they were in .

Good thinking!!


I laughed about this. I am at my desk most morning by 6:50. There have been some mornings when I have 6 or 7 kids taking a make up test at 6:45 in the morning. Our students are in classes at 7:35 in the morning so parent meets usually start at 7:15.

I believe that "early" is all relative! It depends on whether or not you are a morning person... and what your waking time is usually! During the HS swim season when my alarm goes off at 4:30 am, 7 am sounds LATE!


Question of the Day

We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

Off to get some things done.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Pretty much anything, anywhere. Although I'm not an "extreme" vacationer. I don't want a big "adventure" type vacation (rock climbing, extreme snow sports, etc), but would like a vacation that involved some sort of activities.... Segway tours, some casual hiking, and LOTS of sight seeing..... historic sites, landscapes, etc. Europe, India, Asia, Australia, Africa.... LOVE THEM ALL! First up would be the Austrian Alps though. Been dreaming of them since I fell in love with The Sound of Music in 4th grade. Then Switzerland, Germany, England, Wales, Scotland(and find my ancestors birthplaces), Italy, Ireland, Sweden (and find DH's ancestor's birth places).... and on and on! Love to see the BIG sites of the world.... Alps, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Everest (from the bottom please), Panama Canal, Sarangeti, Hawaiian volcanoes, etc.

How about a 1 year world tour??

QOTD - Answer 2
Oh boy - you have me dreaming now! DH and I would also love to go here one day:

It's Hilton's Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa!!!!

That is flippin' AWESOME looking!~

Weighed in this morning and I lost 5.8! That is a total of 7.8 over 2 weeks. I can feel my ankle bones again!

Great job!!!

Good morning team Donalds!!

I've been a little mia also this week. Ds did great on tuesday for his eeg, and that afternoon, we had a really nice day, we took the dog for a long walk and went down behind ds's school and walked in the marsh along the river, and ds got to climb some trees, and it was just a nice afternoon. The rest of the week not quite so lovely, he was overtired and a bit emotional, and I was feeling a bit stressed and drained and we are both happy the weekend is here. His eeg was ok, the same as in sept, but he's been having some little seizures occassionally, so after talking to the neurologist we are going to increase his med a little and see if that helps. There is still a good chance this is rolandic epilepsy of childhood and he will outgrow it, so I'm trying not to stress too much, and think positive. It's hard some days though.

Last night I let him have a friend sleep over, probably not the best idea for an already tired boy, but it made him very happy, and I plan to have lots of patience today. And they have been great. We watched Zookeeper last night, and this morning they're playing wii, and i'm here. I rented Bridesmaids to watch myself, and will watch that tonight. I heard it was very funny.

I'm maintaining around the 205 mark, and ok with that this week. I've done well with planning and cooking my dinners, but haven't been tracking faithfully, so a few extra snacks here and there have crossed the lips. I'll grocery shop tomorrow and make a plan for the week. It's nice to have no plans this weekend.

Good job maintaining with all of that stress!

Congrats to all who have seen losses this week, and big hugs to those in need for the scale not cooperating, or feeling under the weather.

I would love to go to hawaii one day, but my first vacation I've dreamed about after I win the powerball one day is a 3 week disney trip, a week at the contemporay, a week long disney cruise, and then the third week at the beach club. I'm planning to take my whole family and a couple friends, for whatever parts they can join us. Now just to win the lottery.

Funny to be reading this today. I just told DS this morning that I need to win the lottery.... but of course, that means I actually need to buy lottery TICKETS! I need more scrapping time. And I HATE that we can't fully pay for our kids' college educations. I hate the idea that they will have to take loans. Work just stinks!

Pamela-Thanks for finding me on the princess thread. I just saw your earlier post. Thanks for the prayers. Sorry the scale is not cooperating right now. Hang in there. You are doing everything right, and I know the scale mucs be soon to follow. Sounds like you've got lots of scrapping ahead of you. Hope the post vacation transition went well for all of you.

When you're not here I gotta find you someplace!!

Thank you Amykathleen for coaching last week, and a big thank you to Janis, Dona, Lindsay, and Pamela for picking up the coaching duties this week.

Hello to everyone I've missed. Wishing you all a relaxing, healthy weekend!!

It was relaxing for the most part.... thanks! Hope yours was too!

Hi Donalds! Thanks for the all the support! I am doing better. I'm not entirely sure what is going on, but I do know that I am very anxious. Then, there was today's added "experience." I slept for almost 12 hours last night, woke up and took my meds, waited the necessary 30 minutes and had an OP breakfast, then read a few pages of this thread, and was asleep by 10 AM. I remember my mom waking me up to ask me if I wanted to to eat lunch and then mumbling something before I fell back to sleep only to wake up after 2:30 PM. I called my doctor because the sleep was me fighting off dizziness/lightheadness and an occasional vertigo episode, but didn't hear back from him. I ended up having to call through the emergency line and he called me back during dinner, which I ate because my parents practically forced me to eat. I went off a med a few days ago because we thought there was a good chance I no longer need it. We aren't sure anymore because of how I felt today. The other possibility is that today's symptoms are "simply" withdrawal. He prescribed something that will help us determine whether I still need the med or if I'm going through withdrawal. I am hoping it is withdrawal because I felt so much better when I was tapering off this med. I should know if a few days.

Pamela, I appreciate the offer. We can just skip HH for the week. I know we have some very dedicated exercising, water drinking, veggie eating, BLs on both teams!

Have a great, OP week Donalds!

Oh my. So sorry about all of these issues. Hope it gets worked out quickly!

I agree.... everyone can do a week without HH and still be okay. But we will be happy to welcome you and the HH back when you are feeling better!!

DH and I did Atkins about 8 years ago. I lost 50 lbs in 4 months and he lost 45. Atkins does work, but you have to commit to it 100% because if you cheat it knocks you out of ketosis and it takes about 48 hours OP before you get back into ketosis. DH and I actually had a conversation this morning about doing it again. DH has been doing P90X again for about a two weeks and he is starting to feel it working. I just can't commit to that intensive a program. Diet I think I can do though Anxiety may have other ideas.



Our middle son had a GM seizure about 2 1/2 years ago. Turns out he had been having PM seizures for years and he had been misdiagnosed with hypoglycemia. In his case it was a brain tumor. I remember how scary it was seeing him have the GM seizure and wondering if he was brain dead The entire experience, diagnosis, surgery was almost surreal. I'm happy to share as little or as much as anyone would care to learn about our experience if it can help anyone deal with what they are going through. Hunter is 100% fine now and we are very blessed and very thankful.

It is so great that he is still doing well!! You have come through so much with him and all of that stress. You are a super strong lady (and family)!

Sorry to be MIA the last couple of days. Lacrosse is gearing up which will be cosuming every free moment within the next couple of weeks. This week we have the bowling banquet for the High School team. I'm trying to layout our Hawaii excursion plans as we need to make some reservations, but I really haven't made much progress, maybe tomorrow. I'm developing a cold so my appetite is next to nothing, I guess that is the only positive weight loss thing I've managed in the last several weeks.

Colds are flying around here as well.... DS and I both have the sniffles, but we are trying to just ignore it. Hope you aren't hit too badly this week.

Lovely day!

I was expecting to gain or at least maintain this week but the scale surprised me with a 1.6lb loss! I only worked out 3 days, spent 2 in bed and ate over my calories everyday, not sure what happened, but I'll take it!

I'm so excited because this means I've lost 10lbs since January! 5 more to go and I'll be at a healthy BMI and only 15-20 more to go and I'll be at my final goal weight!

Have a great weekend.

WOOHOO!!!

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Just one thing??

Staying deluxe!!!

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

I would love to go to the Food and Wine festival with my SIL and BIL. They have never been to WDW.

But the rate I spent money this weekend - forget any trips. My son plays lacrosse - he starts Spring Meltdown conditioning camp tomorrow. So he got all his pads, etc out from last spring. Nothing fit - accept the helmet. And I think I would have buttered his ears to get it on. So I wrote a check for $260 to play lacrosse, $115 for Meltdown. $60 for cleats, $60 for running shoes, Gloves - $70, Pads - $40. We are lucky that his grandfather bought him a new stick for Christmas. Oh and I should mention - all the prices are on sale. Can you imagine $70 for gloves??? Originally $99.99!!!!

The whole time I was thinking - no Signature Dining this trip!!!! Then we went to Home Depot to look at gas grills. Our's blew off our deck and smashed a couple of months ago. After we priced up new burners etc, we decided it would be better to buy a new one. I told DH to get a Weber if he wanted one. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!!! But he helped cook on one at a cook out last year, and realized that a $300 grill works just as well as a $800 grill. So we bought another CharBroil with infra-red technology. It was one of Consumer Reports Best Buys. You can't see the flames - so no flare ups. I will need to get used to it. But I cooked chicken, pork tenderloin, turkey tenderloin on it tonight. All came out very juicy. I am so happy to have my grill back.

I didn't have a good week weight wise. I am struggling with hormones, if you get my drift. But - I wasn't working my plan like I should have either. I am getting very sloppy with the journaling. I have a plan in place food wise, the weather looks good for the week - SO NO EXCUSES!!!!

Have a great week everyone - and thank you to all that are helping with the QOTD this week. Can you believe that the merge is only about 10 days away???

Janis

I can totally sympathize with all of the $$ spent this weekend. I have months like that.... more and more frequently recently too!

I know when your kids are babies everyone tells you to start saving for college..... but the HECK with college... start saving for HIGH SCHOOL! Every time I turn around I need to be writing a check for something! NHS dues, NHS fundraisers, swim team escrow account, swim team fundraisers, prom dress/shoes, Costa Rica trip (plus passport, luggage, etc, etc),Rainbow Girls "stuff" (dresses, fundraisers, etc), sports equipment, graphing calculators.... it just never ends!!

Good Monday morning everyone.

First weekend of the show is done. We made it through even with daylight savings time. One more weekend of the show and then the following week is the 50th anniversary review and all will be done. At least I will know where my March has gone.

The good thing about this week is that only one brush up rehersal and that is Thursday night with no costumes. I will miss that since I have yoga.

We are also done with testing we are back to normal schedule this week at school.


Question of the Day
We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

I would stay at DW for a month with a full entrance to everything. I don't know where I would stay. We are staying at BLT this summer so I guess I can decided after that.I think maybe a family suite without the rest of the family.

We did the segway tour a couple of years ago and loved it.

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Halloween and Christmas. I just want to see what the park looks like. The last time we were there it eas the last week in Aug and they were already setting out pumpkins.

We will be there for Halloween in 2015. Dh's birthday is Halloween and he wants to spend his 60th birthday in DW.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I was thinking my answer might be the holidays too, but I'm not too big into Halloween and I don't want to deal with the Christmas crowds! If I could go during that lull between T. giving and Christmas.... like maybe around December 5, then I might be interested.


Glad the show went so well!

Wow there are quite a few answers I could give here......

I would say to do a Segway tour or go Horseback riding.....I have never been below the weight limit when I am there.

That sounds like a great goal!

Big dream.......To spend Christmans and New Year's Season in a Grand Villa with my family.....bringing in loads of decorations and just having family time at Disney. The last time I did anything Disney with my entire family (parents and sister) was probably when I was in high school back in the 80's. I have been there with my parents and been there with my sister but never all together.

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Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.

I did get to see John Carter on Saturday, which I really enjoyed. If you get the chance I recommend it.....especially if you like the Narnia, Star Wars type film.

Thanks for the recommendation. I've heard a lot of hype about this movie, but have NO IDEA what it is about. But DS LOVES both of those other movies you mentioned, so I guess we will plan to see John Carter.

I also managed to get a really long hike in yesterday with a friend that I have not seen since August. The weather is starting to improve here and the sunny day was beckoning. Quite nice actually.

I just never managed to post here on the weekend.....I must remedy that.

Have a great Monday!!!!

Christopher

Thanks for the wishes for a great Monday!

Wish it was a bit dryer around here. I'd love to take a hike instead of a walk/run today. But I'm sure it is still too muddy.

Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello!

I am back in the wagon, did a very wagon friendly shopping trip yesterday, so I can stay put, and there is plenty of room for everyone to join me here!!

We can do this. Here in new england we're getting a taste of spring and the thoughts of bathing suit weather ahead is motivating me today!

Have a wonderful day!

Wooohoo!! Wagon party at Kathy's!! Everyone on board???

Morning friends! I believe I am your fill-in coach for the next few days.

Today's QOTD:

Identify one or two high risk scenarios..... occasions, activities, or places in which you are in danger of eating more than you should or eating the wrong foods. Now create an "escape plan." What will you do to help yourself in this/these situation(s)??

(Thanks to Flat Belly Diet book for the inspiration for today's question.)

BONUS QOTD: I just found out that Snow White's Scary Adventure (at the MK) is closing. Will this make you sad? Happy? Don't care? Never heard of this ride before?


BBL.....................................P

Not sure I want to answer my own QOTD!

Escape plan? Well.... I've gotten pretty good at finding decent foods in emergency situations.....

McDonalds (or Wendy's) Plain chicken snack wrap plus a side salad. Throw away the wrap and add the chicken to the salad. Light or fat free dressing (whichever they offer). Bottled water or seltzer.... maybe apple slices for dessert. McDonald's yogurt parfaits are also a good choice.

Wendy's.... small chili every time! Just 3 points (not Points Plus) and very filling! Just no cheese or crackers!

Regular restaurant: Depends.... baked fish or chicken breast without oil/butter/sauce/cheese and double the steamed green veggie, no potato or rice or pasta is always a decent choice. At Applebee's I could always count on a WW meal, but they don't all have those any more.

I do take my Points Slider with me all the time and I don't hesitate to ask for NI anywhere I go. Most places are pretty cooperative, although not all.

Occasions where I might be derailed: thinking most of parties.... birthday parties, family get-togethers. Try to fill up on the raw veggies or fruits that might be offered for apps. Fill my plate with salad at meal time (dressing on the side preferrably). Drink lots of water.

Sometimes it just seems that there is NOTHING to eat that is healthy.... no good choices at all. I usually try to eat the smallest/lightest thing I can and then eat more when I get home. At a sports cook-out or something, I might choose a burger, no cheese, no mayo, throw away half of the bun. It will usually fill me enough until I can get home. Of if they have a decent condiment/toppings bar, I might just make a veggie sandwich from that!

I usually have a Kashi bar and/or 100 calorie pack of nuts in my car/bag for just such situations!

When all else fails, eat lightly of what is available and get RIGHT BACK ON TRACK as soon as you are able!!

Bonus QOTD: Don't really care. That ride scared the pee out of both of my kids during our first trip (but mostly DS) and we haven't ridden it since then!

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Morning friends! Sorry I posted the QOTD a bit late. DS had a 7:45 am orthodontist appointment and I didn't leave enough time to post before we left.

Shaping up to be a BEAUTIFUL day here today! Temps supposed to be in the mid-60's! I'm dressed for an outside run, but waiting for the temps to rise just a bit first! Plus I want to get two loads of laundry on the lines in the sunshine before I head out.

Saturday's swim meet was okay. DD gained time in all of her events, but she wasn't trying to make any qualifying times, so she wasn't upset. Plus after nearly 10 days out of the pool during her trip, she was still getting back up to par.

Sunday was pretty relaxing. I had forgotten to change the clocks before going to bed, so the scramble to get to early church service was worse than usual, but we made it! After that we had a brunch at home and I spent the remainder of the day at my scrapping table!

Today is laundry, make beds, run, scrap!!

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

 

[pjlla]

Everybody is having a busy Monday morning I see!

My run went well.... and other than my warm-up walk and two hills, I was able to run the entire distance..... not exactly sure but I'm thinking about 4 miles.

Two loads of laundry hanging out in the sunshine, another load in the washer. Didn't make the beds and might not bother today.....I'm such a bad a**!!
Off to enjoy my reward of SCRAPPING TIME!

............................P

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Morning friends! I believe I am your fill-in coach for the next few days.

Today's QOTD:

Identify one or two high risk scenarios..... occasions, activities, or places in which you are in danger of eating more than you should or eating the wrong foods. Now create an "escape plan." What will you do to help yourself in this/these situation(s)??

(Thanks to Flat Belly Diet book for the inspiration for today's question.)
Definitely find family movie nights or family parties high risk as all the tasty nibbles that are so caolorific are in sharing bowls so its easy to over-indulge without realising until its too late I have learnt the hard way so now I "plate up" what I'm going to eat and stay OP that way

BONUS QOTD:I just found out that Snow White's Scary Adventure (at the MK) is closing. Will this make you sad? Happy? Don't care? Never heard of this ride before?

Did it once and didnt really think it was up to much so not bothered about it closing
BBL.....................................P

Everybody is having a busy Monday morning I see!

My run went well.... and other than my warm-up walk and two hills, I was able to run the entire distance..... not exactly sure but I'm thinking about 4 miles.

Two loads of laundry hanging out in the sunshine, another load in the washer. Didn't make the beds and might not bother today.....I'm such a bad a**!!
Off to enjoy my reward of SCRAPPING TIME!

............................P

Sounds like a good plan. Now I dont have to feel guilty

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

I would love to go to the Food and Wine festival with my SIL and BIL. They have never been to WDW.

But the rate I spent money this weekend - forget any trips. My son plays lacrosse - he starts Spring Meltdown conditioning camp tomorrow. So he got all his pads, etc out from last spring. Nothing fit - accept the helmet. And I think I would have buttered his ears to get it on. So I wrote a check for $260 to play lacrosse, $115 for Meltdown. $60 for cleats, $60 for running shoes, Gloves - $70, Pads - $40. We are lucky that his grandfather bought him a new stick for Christmas. Oh and I should mention - all the prices are on sale. Can you imagine $70 for gloves??? Originally $99.99!!!!
My 3 kids span 2 decades and while I think they are always expensive those teenage years definitely hit my wallet the hardest between growth spurts and sports
The whole time I was thinking - no Signature Dining this trip!!!! Then we went to Home Depot to look at gas grills. Our's blew off our deck and smashed a couple of months ago. After we priced up new burners etc, we decided it would be better to buy a new one. I told DH to get a Weber if he wanted one. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!!! But he helped cook on one at a cook out last year, and realized that a $300 grill works just as well as a $800 grill. So we bought another CharBroil with infra-red technology. It was one of Consumer Reports Best Buys. You can't see the flames - so no flare ups. I will need to get used to it. But I cooked chicken, pork tenderloin, turkey tenderloin on it tonight. All came out very juicy. I am so happy to have my grill back.

I didn't have a good week weight wise. I am struggling with hormones, if you get my drift. But - I wasn't working my plan like I should have either. I am getting very sloppy with the journaling. I have a plan in place food wise, the weather looks good for the week - SO NO EXCUSES!!!!
You could have been talking about me here but I;m back OP today so I agree NO EXCUSES
Have a great week everyone - and thank you to all that are helping with the QOTD this week. Can you believe that the merge is only about 10 days away???
It will be fun to meet new friends
Janis

Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello!

I am back in the wagon, did a very wagon friendly shopping trip yesterday, so I can stay put, and there is plenty of room for everyone to join me here!!

We can do this. Here in new england we're getting a taste of spring and the thoughts of bathing suit weather ahead is motivating me today!

Have a wonderful day!

Oh I always fancied visiting New England-add it to my dream trip

It does work, but I think it is hard on your body. I think it is tough for your body to digest so much meat.

DH did it hard-core many years ago and lost about 60 pounds.... but didn't keep any of it off. Like ANY diet plan, it you don't stick with it, it doesn't work. And there isn't much "wiggle" room on Atkins. If you start eating carbs, you fall out of ketosis (like Deb mentioned) and you stop losing. And I think that the most unfortunate part of Atkins is that it teaches NO PORTION CONTROL. As long as you are avoiding carbs, you can eat vast portions of very fatty foods.... cheese, bacon, nuts, etc. It can create some really bad habits. Sadly, when DH fell off the Atkins wagon, he added back the carbs, but also continued to want to eat 3 egg omelets with cheese and bacon.... piece of cake or a handful of pretzels.... and as long as I am counting them properly, they don't throw things all off whack. And you are "rewarded" in choosing lower fat, higher fiber foods (like fruits and veggies).
Totally agree-weight watchers is a plan that allows me to live my life-permanently
DH is doing a modified Atkins again now (since after his accident/recovery in early 2011) and is down a grand total of about 80 pounds. I still worry about him falling into the same problem he had before, but he is definitely making better choices now. He does eat SOME complex carbs.... apples, berries, carrots, the occasional low carb/high fiber pita or wrap. And he seems to be thinking more and planning ahead for splurges, like I do. And so far, he seems to be able to have a splurge and then get right back on plan the next day! That is a HUGE step towards success. But the exercise thing hasn't happened for him yet. He will hit the TM at the hotel occasionally when he travels, but doesn't do anything here at home. Not sure why.

Last thing..... I started doing a modified South Beach/WW diet last spring in an attempt to lose my last few pounds and it worked well. But I pretty much had to eliminate ALL carbs for a few weeks. I need to lose those same pounds again now....., but not sure I am willing to take that drastic step again. I was eating virtually NO carbs PLUS counting my WW points. It was a tough month or so! But if you would like to talk more about it, I'd be happy to chat.

Best of luck.



That is SO funny! My DD had trouble separating from me for a while.... not when she was a toddler so much, but definitely during the preschool years.... and it got a bit worse during the early elementary years for some reason. I can see my DD saying something like your youngest did! I hope you wrote that in their baby journal!!!
I did


Pretty much anything, anywhere. Although I'm not an "extreme" vacationer. I don't want a big "adventure" type vacation (rock climbing, extreme snow sports, etc), but would like a vacation that involved some sort of activities.... Segway tours, some casual hiking, and LOTS of sight seeing..... historic sites, landscapes, etc. Europe, India, Asia, Australia, Africa.... LOVE THEM ALL! First up would be the Austrian Alps though. Been dreaming of them since I fell in love with The Sound of Music in 4th grade. Then Switzerland, Germany, England, Wales, Scotland(and find my ancestors birthplaces), Italy, Ireland, Sweden (and find DH's ancestor's birth places).... and on and on! Love to see the BIG sites of the world.... Alps, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Everest (from the bottom please), Panama Canal, Sarangeti, Hawaiian volcanoes, etc.

How about a 1 year world tour??
Can I come on your trip-pleeeeeeeease?


Wooohoo!! Wagon party at Kathy's!! Everyone on board???

Absolutely

Not sure I want to answer my own QOTD!

Escape plan? Well.... I've gotten pretty good at finding decent foods in emergency situations.....

McDonalds (or Wendy's) Plain chicken snack wrap plus a side salad. Throw away the wrap and add the chicken to the salad. Light or fat free dressing (whichever they offer). Bottled water or seltzer.... maybe apple slices for dessert. McDonald's yogurt parfaits are also a good choice.

Wendy's.... small chili every time! Just 3 points (not Points Plus) and very filling! Just no cheese or crackers!

Regular restaurant: Depends.... baked fish or chicken breast without oil/butter/sauce/cheese and double the steamed green veggie, no potato or rice or pasta is always a decent choice. At Applebee's I could always count on a WW meal, but they don't all have those any more.

I do take my Points Slider with me all the time and I don't hesitate to ask for NI anywhere I go. Most places are pretty cooperative, although not all.

Occasions where I might be derailed: thinking most of parties.... birthday parties, family get-togethers. Try to fill up on the raw veggies or fruits that might be offered for apps. Fill my plate with salad at meal time (dressing on the side preferrably). Drink lots of water.

Sometimes it just seems that there is NOTHING to eat that is healthy.... no good choices at all. I usually try to eat the smallest/lightest thing I can and then eat more when I get home. At a sports cook-out or something, I might choose a burger, no cheese, no mayo, throw away half of the bun. It will usually fill me enough until I can get home. Of if they have a decent condiment/toppings bar, I might just make a veggie sandwich from that!

I usually have a Kashi bar and/or 100 calorie pack of nuts in my car/bag for just such situations!

When all else fails, eat lightly of what is available and get RIGHT BACK ON TRACK as soon as you are able!!
Love these ideas
Bonus QOTD: Don't really care. That ride scared the pee out of both of my kids during our first trip (but mostly DS) and we haven't ridden it since then!

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Morning friends! Sorry I posted the QOTD a bit late. DS had a 7:45 am orthodontist appointment and I didn't leave enough time to post before we left.

Shaping up to be a BEAUTIFUL day here today! Temps supposed to be in the mid-60's! I'm dressed for an outside run, but waiting for the temps to rise just a bit first! Plus I want to get two loads of laundry on the lines in the sunshine before I head out.

Saturday's swim meet was okay. DD gained time in all of her events, but she wasn't trying to make any qualifying times, so she wasn't upset. Plus after nearly 10 days out of the pool during her trip, she was still getting back up to par.

Sunday was pretty relaxing. I had forgotten to change the clocks before going to bed, so the scramble to get to early church service was worse than usual, but we made it! After that we had a brunch at home and I spent the remainder of the day at my scrapping table!

Today is laundry, make beds, run, scrap!!

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

Thanks for being our stand-in coach this week

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

If we're ever there at the same time just let me know and we'll ride it together - I love that ride!
Yay
I want to hit the water parks, but I never felt comfortable at my size. But not any more! Maybe not by this trip coming up in October, but definitely by our next trip!

I love the water parks Even thoght there are lots of "skinny minis" there are also lots of larger people there too so I feel ok (plus I never allow any photgraphic evidence of me to leave the park EVER

oh I rode that for the first time last Feb and absolutely loved it. I cant wait to go on it with Dh in october and hopefully we can get my oldest DS to ride. He will be almost 8. I have a feeling he will chicken out too. He keeps saying hes going to ride it but I have a feeling he is all talk.
Yay rock n roller is starting to fill up with team Donald


We love going to water parks and I am annoyed every year at how I look but it is a ton of fun and usually once I am there I forget about how I look, well until I see the pictures......

This si why no photos of me are allowed

After listening to your song you shared I can say that you would totally rock that stage girl.....you would get my vote.



Glad you got to enjoy the beautiful day PA had today. It was wonderful.



I hate that. I try to tell myself it is only a number but it still messes with my head. Its so frustrating.

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I hope everyone had some nice weather this weekend to enjoy. This whole time change is nice because we get more daylight but I am really feeling that 1 hour of sleep I missed.

Today was another busy day. Ran 6 miles had to cut 1 off of my 7mile goal or else we would have been late to my cousin's bday party. It was a skating party and it was the first time the boys had been roller skating. By the end they loved it. My legs are so sore....I hope I can walk tomorrow. At least I got lost of exercise in today. Eating was pretty good too so I am starting the week of on a good note for once.

Talk to you all tomorrow. Its back to the grind for me.

I would like to stay in the Grand Floridian ... and also take the Segway tour of Epcot.



I will go with you too! When my boys were little, they were "chickens" too. Now that they are teenagers, they love it also.
Yay more of us on the coaster
I haven't been on here Donald friends. The musical program has consumed my life ... but I turned it in this weekend! Whoo Hoo!
Well done bet you feel greatly relieved
I just need to okay the proof when it comes and it will be printed. I think this is the LAST year I do it. Lots of drama with a kid not turning in a BIO and with the new producer asking me to do some things that I just could not agree to. Just not up for this type of stress that I "volunteer" for. I have told the producer to look for someone to take it over ... hoping she finds someone.

My weight has stayed at the same number for the last 3/4 weeks. I have to be thankful that I didn't gain over the stress. But .... I really need to get back on track. NO EXCUSES!

Good luck to all you fellow PA teachers out there with the state tests! We aren't starting until Tuesday ... trying to give the kids one day to adjust to daylight savings time.

Good Monday morning everyone.

First weekend of the show is done. We made it through even with daylight savings time. One more weekend of the show and then the following week is the 50th anniversary review and all will be done. At least I will know where my March has gone.

The good thing about this week is that only one brush up rehersal and that is Thursday night with no costumes. I will miss that since I have yoga.

We are also done with testing we are back to normal schedule this week at school.


Question of the Day
We all have our dream vacations. If money was not object what is the one thing that you would want to do?

I would stay at DW for a month with a full entrance to everything. I don't know where I would stay. We are staying at BLT this summer so I guess I can decided after that.I think maybe a family suite without the rest of the family.

We did the segway tour a couple of years ago and loved it.

Sunday March 11 Qotd

What is one thing you have not done in disney that you look forward to doing one day

Halloween and Christmas. I just want to see what the park looks like. The last time we were there it eas the last week in Aug and they were already setting out pumpkins.

We will be there for Halloween in 2015. Dh's birthday is Halloween and he wants to spend his 60th birthday in DW.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Such a cool way to spend your DH 60th

 

[buzz5985]

We have completed our 2nd “measure-in” for the WIN! Challenge.
YAY!

I know that some people were feeling a little discouraged at their numbers, but really, any progress is GREAT! Feel free to join at any time, whether it is a WIN week or not. Our next WIN! measure-in will be April 1.

Please remember to send in the TOTAL of your measurements rather than the five individual measurements. Thank you!

Our Top five for Team Donald

#5 - luvpoohandcompany 1.5%
#4 - GoofyPredsFan 4.0%
#3 - virataMama4 4.0%
#2 - ougrad86 4.7%

and the winner for Team Donald is.............................

klmrph with 7.8% lost!!!!!!! ____________________________________________

Our Top Four for Team Mickey -

#4 - glss1/2fll 1.8%
#3 - Sunshineminnie 3.8%
#2 - myweegirls 5%

and the winner for Team Mickey is.............................

KDIPIAZZ with 6% lost!!!!!

 

[buzz5985]

Wow! I didn't realize how expensive lacrosse is! Is it a school sport or independent team? If it's a school sport, I would think they could get some of the eqipment paid for! Yikes!Jill

High School lacrosse. For each sport played - you pay a $260 fee -with a cap of $780 for the year. The school supplies the uniform shorts and shirt, that's it.

Morning friends! I believe I am your fill-in coach for the next few days.

Today's QOTD:

Identify one or two high risk scenarios..... occasions, activities, or places in which you are in danger of eating more than you should or eating the wrong foods. Now create an "escape plan." What will you do to help yourself in this/these situation(s)??

(Thanks to Flat Belly Diet book for the inspiration for today's question.)

BONUS QOTD: I just found out that Snow White's Scary Adventure (at the MK) is closing. Will this make you sad? Happy? Don't care? Never heard of this ride before?


BBL.....................................P

Thanks for filling in.

I am at high risk to fail - when I don't plan out my meals for the week. Which I have gotten away from. So I printed out my meal planning forms, and shopping list and am ready to go.

Snow White - it was past time.

Janis

 

[dvccruiser76]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

Reminders:
-after 3 weeks of no reporting, you are dropped from the challenge – can re-start at any time, though
-if anybody knows they will miss weighing in, just PM and let me know and you’ll be marked excused


First some stats

MAINTAINERS:
(staying within 2 lbs of their maintain weight is successfully maintaining!)
# of Maintainers Reporting In & Successfully Maintaining: 0

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------43!
not reporting in for 1 week-----6
not reporting in for 2 weeks----4
not reporting in for 3 weeks----4
Excused--------------------------2
weigh ins-------------------------27
gains-----------------------------8
maintains------------------------5
losses----------------------------13
new or returning members ----1


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 10!
This week’s group loss = 11.6 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.12 %
Total group weight loss so far 467.1 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 72 participants we had sign up for our start week on January 1st)
40% (this includes the Losers, Maintainers and Excused people!). Let's keep sending those weights people!


Before the weekly superstar list comes the disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. If you have any questions please contact me. For your reference this is the magic percentage of weight lost formula - weight loss for the week divided by weight for last week times 100, that gives us the percentage. Now let me test that with my numbers for week 1, click, click, click goes the calculator. Yes, that agrees with the percentage on the magic spreadsheet. (btw if its been more than 1 week between weigh-ins, then the % loss is divided by the number of weeks, to keep everybody on the same basis)

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 10?

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 10 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.24% - EDuke98080
#9 - TIE - 0.34% - D73 & quasar4legs
#8 - TIE - 0.49% - Jujubee727 & Leitadala
#7 - 0.59% - GoofyPredsFan
#6 - 0.73% - liesel
#5 - 0.74% - areas2102
#4 - 1.06% - ::Snow White::
#3 - 1.15% - happysummer
#2 - 1.47% - Heather.Mohler
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 10 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 1.52% - DisNorth

Quote from Dare2Dream: How is your week going? Are you OP (on program)? Are you exercising? Drinking that water? You know what to do to make the magic happen. Get on the wagon. We are all here to help you on the journey. We can do this one day at a time. One bite at a time.

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations DisNorth!!!

What a great week you had. Keep up the good work. We have a very special clippie reserved for our weekly Biggest Loser. Wear it with pride this week! :

This is our weekly reigning Biggest Loser clippie. We have the large version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsmall1.jpg
followed by

or we have a medium version

or use this
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLmed.jpg
followed by

and we have a small version

or use
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklyBLsm.jpg
followed by


Thanks to ohMom-Molli for these clippies. They were used for a previous BL but we can recycle. Don't they look great!

 

[dvccruiser76]

NOW FOR THOSE OF US WHO SET A GOAL FOR THE CHALLENGE!!!

NOTE: This list includes participants who have reported in within the last 3 weeks, once someone misses 3 weigh-ins they are dropped from this report.

How this works: You set your goal for what you want to lose in the challenge. Then I calculate your weight loss in the challenge divided by your goal to get a % to goal.

Anybody can change their goal at anytime (or add a goal) – all you have to do is send me a PM.

Since the goals are an individual thing, the list is just in alphabetical order to make it easier for everybody to find their own name. If there are any questions or suggestions please let me know.

We have done 10 out of 21 weeks, so the challenge is 48% complete.



#1hoosierfan - 40.00
4Holidays - 33.50
amykathleen2005 - 74.36
araes2120 - 22.50
buzz5985 - 0.00
CaliforniaDreaming - 50.67
ChelleyB - 21.66
D73 - 61.18
Disneyluvr - 13.33
dvccruiser76 - 35.56
EDuke98080 - 0.00
happysummer - 37.14
JacksLilWench - 26.67
jillbur - 62.00
Jujubee727 - 39.33
liesel - 34.15
luvpoohandcompany - 45.00
mackeysmom - 37.50
Mary.Poppins - 45.50
melmar136 - 46.15
mommyof2Pirates - 50.67
MoonFaerie - 14.81
ougrad86 - 40.00
pooh2001 - 29.17
quasar4legs - 41.45
Scraggy - 21.20
shellebelle76 - 40.80
::Snow White:: - 43.82
trinaweena - 27.32
VirataMama4 - 35.47
vitfamily - 50.00
wickey’s friend - 0.00



I find everybody on the list an inspiration and everybody who participates in this challenge is an inspiration in and of themselves. Whether you post, lurk or just pm your weight and check results on Tuesdays, you have made a commitment to yourself. And that is the biggest inspiration of all!BY Octoberbride03