I really love that idea. I don't really do so well with rewards because I find that I don't always follow through, but if I actually ordered myself something I've been wanting and had it sitting in the box in front of me, I think that would motivate me. I may have to do that! Again, great job!!CC love the healthy habits this week. Very excited to take part-you had me day dreaming about all the wonderful resorts I've yet to explore as well as a wee trip down memory lane to some of the ones I've visited
Yay Team Donald!
You have no idea! I had a kid fake (yes we are absolutely sure he faked) a seizure during testing...2 times! It was hilarious. I know I shouldn't say that, but trust me...this kid has done this before. Who knows what will happen tomorrow?!?!
That is quite impressive. I have had students cry during the test or just refuse ... but never fake a seizure. You are a saint Jill!
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It's late (for me) and I'm tired. DS5 is sick with a horrible cough and a fever. We saw the doctor around 7 pm and they are treating him for croup (with steroids). The poor thing was up all night coughing (Delsym did not help at all), so we were too. I'm exhausted. So, I'm heading to bed and hoping he sleeps better tonight and feels better tomorrow. I will try to make more time to post tomorrow. Sorry
Jill
Hi Donalds!
I am excited to say that I am doing much better. It took me awhile to fall asleep last night, but I slept through the night! I woke up after an appropriate amount of sleep. This was the first night in too long that I didn't need 10+ hours of sleep! Things have calmed down a lot. The major drama from Sunday has passed and I am feeling better emotionally. I have been playing around with my meds (with my doctor's approval) and think that I have found a better plan. He works in the afternoon today, so I will call later and leave a message with his secretary. She is not the friendliest person, but I met one that is even worse so I am trying to take her with a grain of salt. What ticks me off is that I have spoken to both of these doctors about their secretaries upsetting me. I'm not calling to schedule a yearly gyno appt; I'm calling because I'm dehydrated from diarhhea or exhausted from vertigo.For some reason they don't think those are of concern.
I did a little shopping yesterday at Target. There are some great items in their Dollar Spot. I think it is Jill who mentioned starting to scrap. They have some scrapbooking items for $1. There are also a few Disney items. I got my sister magnets of the Disney Princesses. Those will go in her Easter basket. We really don't do Easter baskets anymore, but she and my BIL will get little items like that that I pick up cheap. I scored a few good deals at CVS so my BIL is getting a new (of the same kind) razor and a package of blades.
Target also has a bunch of bug/insect stuff. I started thinking of how I could use some of the $1 items for a language lesson. And, I know some teachers who have a stash of "special" pencils for when a student doesn't have one. You know, the ones that are not yellow so that the student will definitely want to return it to you when class ends.Target had a couple of options for those as well.
Kathy: Hope DS outgrows his seizures! He is such a trooper.
There will be Healthy Habits this week and I have a surprise planned. Here's a hint: If you get any sales ads in print, don't recycle them yet.
And thank you for the Healthy Habits. They have really helped me lose weight when I put my mind into following your habits. This is my goal this week.QOTD
I would travel back to 1946. The 2nd world war would have ended and while rationing would still be in place here in Ireland people would (from what I've read and what my parents have told me) have a renewed enthusiasm for life. I'd like to visit this time because both my grandmothers would be alive and I'd love to meet them! I never knew either of my Grannies , my paternal grandmother died when my dad was 12 and my mothers mum died 6weeks before I was born so I'd love to get the chance to chat with them and hear from their perspective what my parents were like as kids
Bonus
I dont have 1 particular character in mind but I'd love to see disney add some character meals aimed at boys! I'd love to be able to dine with the toy story characters or maybe the pirates
My boys would have loved it. I do have to say we ate at 1900 with Cinderella and her family. This was a wonderful and entertaining dinner for our teenage boys. The evil step-sisters were fantastic .... very embarrassing for my boys!
of the thread this week. I will do my best to lead you ladies (and any other lingering gentlemen) down the right path this week. And do not worry, I am a man who is not afraid to ask for directions. So if there are any questions regarding TOM 
I will kindly defer to Pamela or Janis or Jill or anyone else who wishes to chime in on that territory.
Hi Heather you remembered right I am in Ireland
I used to hear Duke Special music on the radio all the time but not so much lately
My daughter went to one of their concerts too-they were a great band. I must do some digging and find out what they;re upto now! Did you like their stuff?Those are great reasons!
Oh, I love Peter Pan's Flight. Isn't there a part where Captain Hook shoots a cannon? I remember on some ride that even though I knew it was coming I still jumped.
There is and I jump too
Hm. Well I would love to go back and work with Walt Disney when he was at Laugh-O-Gram Studios just to see the beginning. Also at the opening day of Disneyland!
What a cool idea
Newsies is one of my favorite movies and in high school I was in journalism. I wrote a paper over Pulitzer & Hearst for my English class. I think it would be interesting to go back to the Newsboys Strike of 1899 just to see how it all went down!
Bonus: Oh, hmm. Possibly Milo from Atlantis or Oliver from Oliver & Company!
A weight loss bulletin board is a great idea! I have a pinterest and have a fitness board on there so that keeps me motivated.
I keep meaning to check out pininterest and keep forgetting to until I hear it mentioned again
Titanic would be extremely interesting! I went to one of the Titanic Museums and it was so interesting. Sad, but fascinating. I love the movie and the history of it.
So many things happening here this year as its the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. New buildings/museums opening, titanic charity ball and concerts taking place and loads of pubs and restaurants are redoing their menus and serving food that was served on the ship!!
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Whew, finally got caught up reading everyone's post!
I started Jillian Michael's 30 day shred yesterday. It was tough! I'll only be doing it on my off days, but still a good workout.
I ran 5k outside today! I am so proud of myself. It took me about 50 minutes, but I am just glad I finished it. My legs are killing me between that and Jillian.
Hoping to see some good results on the scale tomorrow and finally hit the 140s!!
Oh I really hope you have success today-crossing my fingers (and toes) for you! 140 is amazing I hope you get there today
Have a fabulous and healthy day!
Me too!! I think I'm going to read some trip reports now
Thats exactly what I did
Pamela thanks so much you did an amazing job as alwaysEvening all! It has been great being a substitute coach! Looking forward to Christopher stepping up as coach tomorrow!
Getting late and someone else "needs" my Ipadso I'll say goodnight for now! TTYL...............P
Mary•Poppins;44336917 said:Hoping he is feeling better soon!
1. I want to feel better. I have back issues and I always carry my weight in my stomach.
2. I want to look better in a bathing suit.
3. I feel better when I am eating healthy.
4. I want to get to a point where I'm not thinking about losing weight.
5. I want to see my sons turn into adults and living independently.
On this note, my brother-in-law was just diagnosed with colon/lung cancer. He has 5 children and is only 48. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. .... and please my Donald friends, if you aren't feeling well, please see your doctor. Don't put that visit off ..... take the time to take care of yourself.
Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I hope your family finds the strength you need to cope during this tough time
I am so glad you are feeling better CC.
I'm making this my goal for this week too! Definitely helps focus my mind plus I get to daydream about all those resorts again
I agree with this. They used to have a "villian" dinner, and when I looked into booking it (years ago) they quit having it.
Oh I might have to look into 1900 just for the fun/embarrassment factor
Thanks for coaching this week Pam!
I'm going to hop on in a moment so wish me luck (even if everyone but Christopher is still asleep)
. I definitely do better when I get my daily quota of fruit and veg but it doesnt always come easily/naturally to me For me the best way I've found is to tick off the number of portions as I eat them at the top of my food tracker I also count my water intake in the same way so I can quickly see if I'm falling short on either category I like a large enough variety of both fruit and vegetables but sometimes I have to make a real effort to add them in I always feel so much better when I do and tend to do better at the scale too Definitely have much more energy when I'm eating right
I don't have to watch the bathrooms for a day. 
However I don't eat as much fruit because it's so sweet and I just don't care for it in large amounts.Good luck at the scales today everyone
Thanks for coaching this week!!
I went from eating not very many at all to eating tons since joining this thread. I'm quite proud of myself. At times I do hate them, especially when I fix them the same way over and over but often I look forward to it, especially a few select recipes. I try and have at least one meal a day that includes a mix of frozen vegetables on the stove. It is low calories and gives me a lot more food to eat so I am less hungry! I think it has probably helped in weight loss, but even if it hasn't I'm still healthier. That being said I have found a lot of favorites such as steamed broccoli and carrots. I used to think I would only like raw vegetables but now I perfer steamed to anything! I've also found a huge love for peppers.
You should be proud of yourself for making healthier choices and giving new things a try
As for fruits, I prefer more, just because they generally taste better.
I've been trying to eat fruit as my dessert when I'm craving chocolate-not always successful but I am some of the time
Good luck to you too!!
I'm delighted to have finally lost 1lb AT LASTAfter gaining for 2weeks and then staying still for a bit its good to finally shift a pound
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Hope everyone has a fantastic day today!
I'm finally out of the 150s! 140 is my ultimate goal for this challenege, but I'm just happy I've gone from the middle number being a 6 to a 4!
Today is my last day and it's Spring Break! I'm boring and not going anywhere since we are trying to save money for WDW so it'll probably be easier to workout and eat next week. I have a date with Jillian Michaels this afternoon. My legs are still sore from 30DS and running the past two days, but I power on!
Keep it up-look how well you're doing
ETA: I also just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for being so kind and motivating! I'm sure without this thread I would have gotten discouraged many times, had many questions go unanswered, and never pushed myself as hard. I firmly believe I would have not had so much success on my own! So, I'm very happy I joined this challenege.
Wow this a tough question......I guess I would want to go back to the roaring 20's in Hollywood and be a part of the golden age of cinema and the early years of Disney Animation. I love the fashion, the music, the romance.....ahhhhh!
OOoohh.... great idea!
Bonus Question.... Well I am not sure how you did it Pamela but you just set up my whole week of questions for next week.You must be psychic. I thought it would be fun to focus on some of the minor or even bit characters from Disney animation and gleem what kind of lesson we can learn from them. So I will withhold more details on 7 that I have identified until my coaching begins tomorrow. But I will say that one of my favorite Under-rated characters in Yzma from Emporer's New Groove. Granted she is a villian but she is just a classic example of Disney comedy in a villianous manner.
Yup....that's me.... just full of ESP!!
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Hello all you Donalds. I can not believe that we are already finishing out week 11 of the challenge and that we wil be merging with the Mickey's after only another week as the Donalds.
I have had a pretty steady week and think I will see progress on the scale though i wish my food journal and exercise journal were more completed and reflected my week better. I always learn more when I have it to reflect upon at the end of the week and see the number on the scale.
Beginning to seriously worry about my cruises coming up and the temptations I will be facing. Worried that my plan will be just that, a plan.. I need to turn it into action during that time. gott a get my head on for that.
I hope you all have a great day. Will try to pop back by later.
Christopher
Pamela-jusst wanted to say you look amazing in your jiminy cricket photo-definitely the fit look we're all aiming for
Awww...thanks. I actually was down about another 5-7 pounds the following year when I took DD to Disney and so of course I like the pictures better, but that one is okay too! That was May of 2010.... and that same little boy in the picture is now approaching 5' 11" tall!!
BTW yip my kids are spread out just a wee bit
Same husband, no he didnt work away alot
Hm. Well I would love to go back and work with Walt Disney when he was at Laugh-O-Gram Studios just to see the beginning. Also at the opening day of Disneyland!
ME TOO!!!!!
Newsies is one of my favorite movies and in high school I was in journalism. I wrote a paper over Pulitzer & Hearst for my English class. I think it would be interesting to go back to the Newsboys Strike of 1899 just to see how it all went down!
DId you know that this is becoming a stage musical? Not sure if it is premiering on Broadway or off, but I KNOW that I saw an ad for this recently. Just can't remember where I saw it.
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Whew, finally got caught up reading everyone's post!
I started Jillian Michael's 30 day shred yesterday. It was tough! I'll only be doing it on my off days, but still a good workout.
I ran 5k outside today! I am so proud of myself. It took me about 50 minutes, but I am just glad I finished it. My legs are killing me between that and Jillian.
Hoping to see some good results on the scale tomorrow and finally hit the 140s!!
Have a fabulous and healthy day!
GOOD MORNING DONALDS
Can you believe it is already Week 12 of our challenge? This is the last week that we will spend as seperated Donald and Mickey Teams. Though many of us are looking forward to the merge, let's make this last week of Team Donald a really strong one.
So (re)introduction. I am Christopher and I will be doing my best to serve as the coach for this week. According to the description of what a coach does, I get to be the hostess
Nearly did a spit-take with my coffee at this last comment!
Anway, I am in Switzerland which means that I am currently 5 to 9 hours ahead of most of the rest of you (only 1 hour ahead of Ireland). So the QOTD will be up early and I will strive to keep up with replies throughout the day but evening posts by you all will be left for morning before I can respond.
About me. I am an American who has been living and teaching musica t an international school in Switzerland since 2003. I love my job. I love the place where I live. And unfortunately, I also love the abundance of chocolate, cheese and croissants. I have been on the weight roller coaster all my life. Being a "husky" kid and coming from "oversize" stock where food was used to celebrate good things, comfort the bad things and generally readily available for any mood in between. Both my parents have been diagnosed with Diabetes in the last 10 years, so I have had the wake up call to do something about my weight once and for all becasue I do not want to have the same challenges in retirement that they are now facing.
Getting healthy to enjoy a future retirement is a definite GOAL..... one that is getting closer EVERY DAY for each of us, whether we realize it or not!
So I have tried many programs and succeeded many times but alway found myself back in the plus category. I am pleased to have found this challenge because for the first time I have a group of like minded people to keep me motivated, reassured and simply cared for.
I hope that we can make this the best week for us all.
Now down to business:
- Remember to send your weekly weigh in figures via PM to dvccruiser76. Make sure you put TEAM DONALD in the title of the message.
- Really consider the Healthy Habits this week. If you have not done them, why not give this week a try. CC has put together a great set of HH for us this week and it should be both enjoyable as well as helpful to make the week the best it can be.
- Post messages. There are a lot of names on the participant list but not so many people that are posting. If you have been lurking, we understand. But take a chance and say hi or ask a question. If you have been struggling to stay OP and feel that it is embarassing to post this, take a chance and do so. We are a very non-judgemental group and have all been in the same shoes at some point 8even within the time frame of this challenge). So post. Taking part in the conversation may give you the boost you need.
I will post the QOTD in the next message.
Have a great day DONALDS! ANd here is to a healthy, happy, week 12!
But starting in my teen years I did start enjoying more veggies....heck, I was in my 20's before I would even eat cucumber, so it is always a learning process. But now there isn't hardly a veggie that I don't enjoy (well... turnip.... 
). Good Friday morning everyone.
Busy day today. Hoepfully the copy machines will be up and working so that I can copy the tests for my calc classes. I have a meeting today about a student. He has missed half his classes this marking period. The good thing is that I miss my hall duty
Thanks Pamela for filling in for our missing coach.
You are so welcome!
For the last couple of weeks I have started my day with a smoothie consisting of a banana, blueberries, yogurt, wheat germ, flaxseed and milk. This takes care a few fruits.
Sounds yummy!
For lunch I have been packing a plastic container filled with carrots, peppers, snow peas and grapes. I then either have a hard boiled egg, or a small piece of cheese for my protein.
Then there is usually some sort of veggie with dinner.
I have not noticed a big drop in weight but I do feel better and I have been having a lot less stomach problems.
Off to get ready for school.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Thanks for coaching this week!!
I went from eating not very many at all to eating tons since joining this thread. I'm quite proud of myself. At times I do hate them, especially when I fix them the same way over and over but often I look forward to it, especially a few select recipes. I try and have at least one meal a day that includes a mix of frozen vegetables on the stove. It is low calories and gives me a lot more food to eat so I am less hungry! I think it has probably helped in weight loss, but even if it hasn't I'm still healthier. That being said I have found a lot of favorites such as steamed broccoli and carrots. I used to think I would only like raw vegetables but now I perfer steamed to anything! I've also found a huge love for peppers.
GOOD FOR YOU!!
As for fruits, I prefer more, just because they generally taste better.
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Hope everyone has a fantastic day today!
I'm finally out of the 150s! 140 is my ultimate goal for this challenege, but I'm just happy I've gone from the middle number being a 6 to a 4!
SUPER WOOHOO!!!
Today is my last day and it's Spring Break! I'm boring and not going anywhere since we are trying to save money for WDW so it'll probably be easier to workout and eat next week. I have a date with Jillian Michaels this afternoon. My legs are still sore from 30DS and running the past two days, but I power on!
I don't think you're boring.
ETA: I also just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for being so kind and motivating! I'm sure without this thread I would have gotten discouraged many times, had many questions go unanswered, and never pushed myself as hard. I firmly believe I would have not had so much success on my own! So, I'm very happy I joined this challenege.
Just a quick hello and good wishes to everyone as you weighin today!! It's been a busy week, not enough dis time, and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone over the weekend.
Thank you Pamela for coaching this week, and welcome Christopher as this weeks coach!! It's going to be a good, good week, I can tell!!
Have a fantastic friday and wonderful weekend everyone!!!
I'd like to ignore it a bit longer, but I'm anxious to get to my scrapping table! BBL to chat........P
ThanksI have increased my vegetables for sure. But completely eliminated fruit. This is the guidelines of the program I am following. Though fruits will be introduced back into the prgram as part ofthe consolidation phase of the program.
Great question Christopher
Good Friday morning everyone.
Busy day today. Hoepfully the copy machines will be up and working so that I can copy the tests for my calc classes. I have a meeting today about a student. He has missed half his classes this marking period. The good thing is that I miss my hall duty
Thanks Pamela for filling in for our missing coach.
Welcome Christopher. You get to make me think when I wake up.
That's my goal this week. Getting the brain going first thing in the morning surely helps burn more calroies, right?!?!?
For the last couple of weeks I have started my day with a smoothie consisting of a banana, blueberries, yogurt, wheat germ, flaxseed and milk. This takes care a few fruits.
For lunch I have been packing a plastic container filled with carrots, peppers, snow peas and grapes. I then either have a hard boiled egg, or a small piece of cheese for my protein.
Then there is usually some sort of veggie with dinner.
I have not noticed a big drop in weight but I do feel better and I have been having a lot less stomach problems.
Off to get ready for school.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Thanks for coaching this week!!
I went from eating not very many at all to eating tons since joining this thread. I'm quite proud of myself. At times I do hate them, especially when I fix them the same way over and over but often I look forward to it, especially a few select recipes. I try and have at least one meal a day that includes a mix of frozen vegetables on the stove. It is low calories and gives me a lot more food to eat so I am less hungry! I think it has probably helped in weight loss, but even if it hasn't I'm still healthier. That being said I have found a lot of favorites such as steamed broccoli and carrots. I used to think I would only like raw vegetables but now I perfer steamed to anything! I've also found a huge love for peppers.
As for fruits, I prefer more, just because they generally taste better.
Way to go on increasing your "greens". You are right that it is sometimes tricky to find a variety of ways to prepare them. I will touch a little bit more on this in tomorrow's QOTD.
Good luck to you too!!
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Hope everyone has a fantastic day today!
I'm finally out of the 150s! 140 is my ultimate goal for this challenege, but I'm just happy I've gone from the middle number being a 6 to a 4!
Today is my last day and it's Spring Break! I'm boring and not going anywhere since we are trying to save money for WDW so it'll probably be easier to workout and eat next week. I have a date with Jillian Michaels this afternoon. My legs are still sore from 30DS and running the past two days, but I power on!
ETA: I also just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for being so kind and motivating! I'm sure without this thread I would have gotten discouraged many times, had many questions go unanswered, and never pushed myself as hard. I firmly believe I would have not had so much success on my own! So, I'm very happy I joined this challenege.
Just a quick hello and good wishes to everyone as you weighin today!! It's been a busy week, not enough dis time, and I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone over the weekend.
Thank you Pamela for coaching this week, and welcome Christopher as this weeks coach!! It's going to be a good, good week, I can tell!!
Have a fantastic friday and wonderful weekend everyone!!!
And I chime in on this as well......THANK YOU ALL....I would have given up (again) long before now if not for the support, encouragement and celebrations that are found here. I count myself lucky to have found my way to the boards.I agree with you on all of the above. I would definitely have given up long before now if you guys weren't there to keep me OP so thanks from me too
Get that plan in place! Write it down and carry it in your pocket.... memorize it. Make it NON-NEGOTIABLE!
Oh I am working on it for sure.......and when I have a plan I am usually good at following it to the letter. I just also have this worrying problem that I have to get over.....
Sometimes God's plans are best!
OOhh... loving the coupon challenge! I already did most of my shopping for the next week or so, but I'm always up for a challenge! We'll see what I can do! SO GLAD you are better today! Hope that continues!
This one will be tricky for me. Coupons are not a commodity that is used here in Switzerland. I will look carefully though so I can try to meet this challenge and help team Donald up its total.
Share your plan here if that would help.
Fingers crossed!
Thanks for all of the reminders! I always forget about that stuff.
I've always loved this quote. When the kids were younger I had printed it and put it on the fridge!
I've always been a vegetable eater. We ate a fairly healthy diet when I was a kid and my Dad has always had a garden, so I was introduced to a wide variety of veggies at a young age. Of course, that doesn't mean that I enjoyed them!
I eat veggies at least two meals a day and more often three. Usually broccoli, spinach, onions, and/or peppers, in my eggs at breakfast, a HUGE salad for lunch (mixed greens, baby spinach, carrots, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes), and two veggies with dinner (last night was roasted green beans and steamed carrots). When I am feeling the need/desire, I do some juicing.... carrots, cukes, celery, beets, sweet red peppers.... usually with some apple mixed in.
Fruit I don't eat quite as much of because it isn't "free" on WW (well.... on old-school WW at least) like the veggies are. I usually eat an apple or pear every day, and some berries or grapes. My fruit is usually about two servings per day.
I would be HUNGRY much more often if it weren't for the veggies and I'm sure I would be eating more things that I probably shouldn't. I love the idea that I am eating such healthy stuff AND I enjoy it!
GREAT QUESTION!!
Thank you. And great answer. I know my QOTD is more of related questions along a theme but my hope is that I am able to get us all to really think and get our heads around some of the things that we are doing. Rather than go through the paces just becasue....awareness is a key to success. We'll see how the rest of the week goes with my QOTD and see if I am successful.
TGIF and have a great weekend!
We're glad you're here too!!
Looking forward to hearing about your week. TGIF and I hope the day goes quickly for you!
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Morning all! Well... I finally had a small loss on the scale today. Not as much as it should have been, but a step in the right direction.
Well deserved and long awaited. CONGRATS
Ended up with a double-workout day yesterday. I had already done a few miles on the TM in the morning, but DD couldn't get her carpool to the Y last night, so I had to drive and decided rather than come home (since her practice time is shortened since they are tapering), I would hang out at the Y. Since my "official" workout was already done, there was no pressure.... I was free to pick and choose what I wanted to do. I did 20 minutes on the stairclimber.... and then did another 12. Then I did 35 on the elliptical at a great steady pace. My favorite bike was broken and most of the treadmills were full, so I called it done at that point. But that brought my exercise yesterday to a total of 103 minutes, so no shame there.
That's the way to roll with the day and make it a positive for you. Great job!
If anyone here is doing a low(er) carb diet and would like a recipe for a pretty yummy muffin, I have a new one! It was sent along to DH by his sister and we made it yesterday and again today (makes a single serving that cooks in the microwave.... super quick and easy!) and I found it pretty yummy. That said, it isn't particularly low cal or low fat, so it isn't something I will be indulging in.... but PERFECT for South Beach or Atkins or the like.
Is it bad for me to admit that I as a single guy don't have a mcrowave? If you can guide me how to adapt it to the regular stove, I would love to have a copy of the recipe.
I can hear the TM calling me ever so faintly!
Well Done my friend!!! VERA is such a great treat!I would go back to the 50's....poodle skirts and sock hops! I would also figure out how to buy some Disney stock while I am back there!!
Your reply inspired me to make my own weight loss journey bulletin board. I'm going to go back to Target today and pick up some of the items I saw and make up some type of inspiration board. I have a space near my bedroom door that would be perfect for something like this. I'll see it whenever I leave my room and can easily check things off when I go back in to change out of my workout clothes.
I've never done HH and it looks like I just can't resist this week!!! I'm just about to clip coupons!!
I love greens such as spinach but I still have a tough time with lettuce. I like to eat it, but I HATE to make a salad. If somebody came here everyday and made me a salad I would eat it...happily! I do need more greens in my diet though...
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Thank you for inspiring me to stay on my journey!!!Hope everyone has a fantastic day today!
I'm finally out of the 150s! 140 is my ultimate goal for this challenege, but I'm just happy I've gone from the middle number being a 6 to a 4!
Today is my last day and it's Spring Break! I'm boring and not going anywhere since we are trying to save money for WDW so it'll probably be easier to workout and eat next week. I have a date with Jillian Michaels this afternoon. My legs are still sore from 30DS and running the past two days, but I power on!
ETA: I also just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for being so kind and motivating! I'm sure without this thread I would have gotten discouraged many times, had many questions go unanswered, and never pushed myself as hard. I firmly believe I would have not had so much success on my own! So, I'm very happy I joined this challenege.
Look at you and the 40 pounds!!! You are on your way to those coasters!!! THANK YOU!! for being our coach this week
I agree with you on all of the above. I would definitely have given up long before now if you guys weren't there to keep me OP so thanks from me too
Way to go!
CONGRATS on the scale victory today! That is something to be very proud of.
Enjoy your time off. If you have not put together a plan for the week, I encourage you to do so. Sometimes having the extra time in your day can lead to wandering to the fridge......ok, maybe that is a self observation but worth being aware of it.
I had a week vacation not long ago (Ski week....it's a Swiss thing) and I did not travel or do anything extra as I am saving for Spring Break which is coming in 2 weeks time. I enjoyed being able to shop when I wanted. Go to the gym when I wanted, eat my meals when I wanted and not be stuck on the school schedule. But having a plan made it so much easier.
BTW....thanks again for the countdown that you made and sent to me. Today is "15 friends on the other side". It hangs over my desk at school and the students are constantly looking at it and asking questions. I will definitely use it for all my Disney countdowns!!!
Thanks for the welcome. I am a bit nervous and hope that I can live up to the great leadership we have had so far. But I too have a really good feeling about this week. So let's all make it happen!!!
And I chime in on this as well......THANK YOU ALL....I would have given up (again) long before now if not for the support, encouragement and celebrations that are found here. I count myself lucky to have found my way to the boards.
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Well team, it is my chance to thank Pam for stepping in the last couple of days as the coach. You were awesome. Always an inspiration. I hope I can live up to your example.
I reached 40 pounds lost since I started on 10 January. I have all of you to thank. I am so glad that I found the DIS boards and then followed my questioning mind when I saw someone's signature with a Team Micky symbol. This is the best place to keep me going.
I will check back later to see if others have come by to chat.
Here's to a great week!!
Christopher
We are on "68 wishes on a star" right now!
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Thank you for inspiring me to stay on my journey!!!
Look at you and the 40 pounds!!! You are on your way to those coasters!!! THANK YOU!! for being our coach this week
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Howdy Friday afternoon!
I finally finished my calls for today and have yet to get out of my pajamas! So much to do now before dinner with the girls tonight! Foodtown has Chobani on sale for $1 so I better get my butt over there before they run out! I also need to hit the gym. I have been a bad gym goer this week....lack of energy and just an ick feeling since yesterday. Ive skipped out on my WW weighin too
Ok, back on the wagon (again) and motivation for the rest of the day!!!
Happy OP Day Donalds!
~Karen
GOOD MORNING DONALDS
Can you believe it is already Week 12 of our challenge? This is the last week that we will spend as seperated Donald and Mickey Teams. Though many of us are looking forward to the merge, let's make this last week of Team Donald a really strong one.
So (re)introduction. I am Christopher and I will be doing my best to serve as the coach for this week. According to the description of what a coach does, I get to be the hostess
Anway, I am in Switzerland which means that I am currently 5 to 9 hours ahead of most of the rest of you (only 1 hour ahead of Ireland). So the QOTD will be up early and I will strive to keep up with replies throughout the day but evening posts by you all will be left for morning before I can respond.
About me. I am an American who has been living and teaching musica t an international school in Switzerland since 2003. I love my job. I love the place where I live. And unfortunately, I also love the abundance of chocolate, cheese and croissants. I have been on the weight roller coaster all my life. Being a "husky" kid and coming from "oversize" stock where food was used to celebrate good things, comfort the bad things and generally readily available for any mood in between. Both my parents have been diagnosed with Diabetes in the last 10 years, so I have had the wake up call to do something about my weight once and for all becasue I do not want to have the same challenges in retirement that they are now facing.
So I have tried many programs and succeeded many times but alway found myself back in the plus category. I am pleased to have found this challenge because for the first time I have a group of like minded people to keep me motivated, reassured and simply cared for.
I hope that we can make this the best week for us all.
Now down to business:
- Remember to send your weekly weigh in figures via PM to dvccruiser76. Make sure you put TEAM DONALD in the title of the message.
- Really consider the Healthy Habits this week. If you have not done them, why not give this week a try. CC has put together a great set of HH for us this week and it should be both enjoyable as well as helpful to make the week the best it can be.
- Post messages. There are a lot of names on the participant list but not so many people that are posting. If you have been lurking, we understand. But take a chance and say hi or ask a question. If you have been struggling to stay OP and feel that it is embarassing to post this, take a chance and do so. We are a very non-judgemental group and have all been in the same shoes at some point 8even within the time frame of this challenge). So post. Taking part in the conversation may give you the boost you need.
I will post the QOTD in the next message.
Have a great day DONALDS! ANd here is to a healthy, happy, week 12!
