Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[jenanderson]

Now that I am pretty well at maintenance, my ANCHOR is my new self.... my new body.... my new confidence!! I wake up nearly EVERY DAY amazed that I can pull a pair of size 4 or 6 pants from the closet or a size small top and pull it on without any problem. I can wear my DD's clothes.... I can fit in an airplane seat and a movie theater seat or a tight restaurant booth without even sucking in my stomach. I can run (when I choose to ), I can lift weights, I can dance and jump and take the stairs instead of the elevator. I can meet new people without fearing what they are thinking about this fat lady that they are meeting! I can walk into a classroom to teach and not worry that the kids are snickering about me behind my back. I can meet my kids' friends and my DH's coworkers and not worry that I am an embarrassment.

ALL of that is my ANCHOR!!

I loved reading what you wrote about yourself and your new body! You should feel so confident about all you have accomplished on your journey to good health! I think I need to list all the great things that have changed like you have - what a great reminder think about how wonderful the changes are!

PHEW! I made it this far! I've been sitting here FAR too long! Busy busy day here, but I wanted to get caught up!

You did amazing to get caught up with everyone! It is great to have you on the team cheering everyone along!!!!

PM me your address and I will get them out.... hopefully tomorrow........P

Thanks! I will send you a PM!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Now that I am pretty well at maintenance, my ANCHOR is my new self.... my new body.... my new confidence!! I wake up nearly EVERY DAY amazed that I can pull a pair of size 4 or 6 pants from the closet or a size small top and pull it on without any problem. I can wear my DD's clothes.... I can fit in an airplane seat and a movie theater seat or a tight restaurant booth without even sucking in my stomach. I can run (when I choose to ), I can lift weights, I can dance and jump and take the stairs instead of the elevator. I can meet new people without fearing what they are thinking about this fat lady that they are meeting! I can walk into a classroom to teach and not worry that the kids are snickering about me behind my back. I can meet my kids' friends and my DH's coworkers and not worry that I am an embarrassment.

ALL of that is my ANCHOR!!

THIS IS AMAZING AND DEFINITELY WHAT I'M HOPING FOR IN 2012.
Well done you

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[VirataMama4]

Thank you Janis for being our coach this week!

My anchor is a picture of me and oldest DD from our Disney trip Nov. 2009. I was just 7lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight before my DS. I felt good and was much happier with myself.

The last couple of days have been rough. Really sore from my first work out with my personal trainer! I could barely walk without crying and all I could think was "I chose to do this to myself"
Then I took DS to pre-k yesterday and got a flat between the house and school. Luckily, its less then 1mile, but it was stressful and I was sore and in a bad mood to begin with. Still haven't gotten the tire fixed because the local Firestone's equipment is broken.
I got on the scale today and while I haven't gained anything I haven't lost either so I was completely in shut down mode. But even though I was sore still I forced myself to get on the treadmill and do 20 min. And I'm going to eat better today! I know I can do it!

 

[donaldandpirates]

Thank you, pjlla and jenanderson, for the welcome! I'm still wading through posts trying to get caught up, but it's great to know there are Dis'ers that are so willing to encourage one another.

 

[jillbur]

Ugh! I woke up feeling horrible this morning. I can't remember the last time I had a cold, but it is wearing me down. I managed to go to the gym yesterday and I was telling the trainer how I wanted to buy P90X for DH, but really didn't want to spend all that money, sooooooo, she let me borrow hers!! Yay! Hopefully, DH makes time to try the workouts and I think I may also. I already do a circuit training class twice a week, a yoga class, and either eliptical or treadmill the other days, but I figured this couldn't hurt. I really want DH to do it because he is stessed with school and work. I was hoping this would give him some time to himself and boost his energy and state of mind. I'll let you know if I do try it and what I think.

Now, back to this cold I took advil and claritin-d 24 hour this morning which helped a lot, but it's wearing off now. I went to Walgreens before work and picked up some cold meds. Luckily, we have an early dismissal today and I am done in about 15 minutes. So, I am off to buy chicken for dinner, pick up my own children from school (yay~they usually get picked up by one of my friends), and relax. If I feel better I may try P90X later. I also told DS5 we'd play Just Dance Kids 2 that he got for Christmas. I hope I have the energy!

I can't believe tomorrow is the first weigh in. I'm really not expecting much this week, but good luck to everyone!

Jill

 

[frndshpcptn]

Thank you, Janis for coaching!

Ok, almost one week down on the new life plan. I weighed myself this morning and was down .4 from yesterday - yay! That's a step that I can be happy with.

I had tomato soup and turkey meatballs for lunch. No breakfast (not intentionally - a meeting I had ran so late that by then time it ended, it was lunchtime. I'm having one Dove chocolate square for my post- lunch sweet. No idea what my afternoon snack might be, as I am out of the office the rest of the afternoon. So if I get hungry, it will have to be something I can find on the road.

Dinner tonight will be something. Maybe a grilled chicken breast and some potato kugel? The Kugel is only 70 calories a serving! I should add in a veggie there - maybe red and yellow peppers.

I'm tired again today. My doggie woke me up at 4 am to go out and then I had to get up at 6 am for work anyway. We didn't get to sleep until after midnight and I can already feel the drowsiness starting...

Hope everyone has a good and successful day!

 

[Disneyluvr]

Whoa! Where do you teach? That would never happen in PA with the unions. I do have weekend trainings where I work occasionally, since I am not in a public school district. All of my trainings are for mental health issues and restraint trainings. I would plan ahead and take your own healthy munchies! If you get a lunch break, maybe you can take a walk? Good luck!

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I'm heading off to a lunch meeting so I will be back to catch up later!

Jill[/QUOTE]

I teach on the Navajo Reservation in a BIE school so the "rules" are much more lax, no union.

 

[jillbur]

Hey Jill - I am exactly the same way. We want to relocate and look towards Florida every year. However, I don't want to teach in the tough schools any more either. I feel like DH and I have done our time. I would now just like to teach in a "regular" school. When you look online it feels impossible to tell what you are getting and I am just not sure if I can pack up and relocate with such uncertainty.

I am sorry to see that you also have gone up in weight. Maybe this means our bodies are just adjusting and we will see a big gain next week? Either way, you are right that we just have to stay positive and keep going.

Jen~I just got my w2 and told DH it's not worth it for me to be teaching here anymore. I know it's not about the money, but I work for a private school, so I could probably start 5-7k more as a first year teacher elsewhere. And, I've been teaching 11 years! In a school for disruptive youth! I'm going to do some research tonight and maybe contact some of my friends who are teachers in FL, TX, and VA. I can see a possible new adventure awaiting my family.

Also~I hope you don't want us to GAIN!! I'm hoping you meant loss or gaining on the weight we have to lose

I teach on the Navajo Reservation in a BIE school so the "rules" are much more lax, no union.

That actually sounds pretty cool. But, it's not too cool that you lose your weekends Try to plan ahead and I'm sure you'll do fine!

Jill

 

[jenanderson]

Also~I hope you don't want us to GAIN!! I'm hoping you meant loss or gaining on the weight we have to lose [/QUOTE]

Oh goodness...this is what I get for trying to keep up with this thread in between my classes!

Yes, we we will a BIG LOSS next week!

So much for multi-tasking!

 

[pjlla]

Big hello from Pat's Peak ski area! DS is out on the slopes. Prayers for another injury free year are always welcome!

Eating my "linner" as I sit here. No time for lunch at noon and probably not much time for dinner, so I combined them. Had a big glass of homemade juice at noon to hold me over and now I'm eating a monster size salad with a bit of hummus.


To those of you who commented on my anchor.... Thanks for your support and positive comments. You can have all that for yourself if you want!

Off to play some Boggle on my IPad!......P

 

[mackeysmom]

Sorry Team Donald that I've been lax in posting, I promise to make a better effort going forward.

I have been on a cleaning spree this week - once I started to take down the Christmas decorations, I decided to do an intense DEEP cleaning of each room so that the upkeep can be kept to a minimum. So far this week I've completed the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom. I still have the office and two bedrooms to tackle, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm trying to include organization, purging and decluttering into the deep cleaning - that's why it is taking so long. The kitchen took a while because I decided to create a complete inventory - fridge, freezer, pantry closet, etc. I'm forever buying things I THINK I need, only to discover that I already have one or two in the back of the pantry.

I did come across a packet of chocolate chip cookie mix that was nearing the expiration date, so I HAD to make those on Tuesday. Couldn't let it go to waste, right? But, I did work them into my plan, so no guilt.

During the last challenge, somebody mentioned this blog:

http://http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/my-weight-loss-journey/

She has a lot of recipes and one caught my eye - I'm going to try it over the weekend. She says it is around 300 calories and keeps you satisfied for hours. Thought I'd share:

Egg White Whipped Oatmeal

• 2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 4 egg whites, beaten with a fork until frothy
• ½ tablespoon salted butter
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. In a small pot, combine oats with 1 1/3 cups water (always double the amount of water to the amount of oats. Ex: ½ cup oats cook in 1 cup water).
2. Heat on the stovetop, uncovered, on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a simmer (about 4 minutes). Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats have absorbed much of the water.

3. Pour in the egg whites and vanilla and whip vigorously with a fork, until the mixture is well blended. Raise the burner heat to medium. Stir in the butter.

4. Continue to cook for 4 minutes more, bringing the oats back to a simmer and stirring frequently.

5. When the oats have absorbed all of the water and the egg whites have caused them to puff and appear creamy, cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let the oats sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir and serve immediately.

serves 1

I'll let you know how it turns out.

- Laura

 

[buzz5985]

Sorry I dont have time to respond to everyone but I did read all your post
Welcome to all the newcomers
Funny how little kids say exactly what they think
My 5year old told me "he just loves my jelly belly bacause its like a comfy pillow"
Bear in mind our "jelly" is your "jello" which we all know is even wobblier than "jam"
Hope you have a better day today Jen I think we've all had those days were we're just plain cross but todays a new day so here's hoping you have an easier time of it

Janis thanks for being a great coach this week. I would never have commited to losing weight and getting healthier in 2012 if it weren't for you and for that I'll always be grateful

I'm still mulling over todays QOTD so I'll have to post on that later. Can't believe it's almost weigh-in day again! Feeling like I've had a good week but bit scared the scales wont show it Fingers crossed we all get the results we're hoping for tomorrow

Kids!!!! Gotta love them.

Good morning, Team Donald!
I am a brand-new member of the challenge. I've never done anything like this before and never really had accountability, so I'm really wanting this to work. Bought a scale yesterday, saw the number, and knew it was time to get serious.
I live in Illinois; WAHM to a homeschooled teen and a preschooler on the autism spectrum. I also help my DH with his book promotion/marketing.

Long-term goals:
1. Lose 100 lbs.

My general goals:
1. To run the Princess Half before I turn 40.
2. To be proud to take vacation photos at Disney with my family.

I look forward to getting to know you all better!

Welcome!!!!

OK I've been thinking about an anchor while cooking lunch and while eating lunch and well basically since I saw the QOTD

I am going to use a memory of my first trip on dumbo with my eldest as my anchor
I had no weight/ food or other issues (didnt even think of it in those days-ate what I wanted but was definitely alot more active too) and I felt like I could do anything I wanted in life. It was all good (and if there was any bad I no longer remember it though that may be bacause it was sooooo long ago)
Good luck tomorrow with the weigh -ins

That's a great anchor!!! I will still get tears in my eyes when I think of my first ride on Dumbo with DS.

Trina - Sounds like you had a fun night out and did a good job not over-doing it on the calories! I hope that you are feeling better soon. It would be good if the doctors can figure out what is making you feel badly.



That is a good image. I think I still have to think about mine.



Thanks Dona...I think that it was it is, just a panic sort of feeling where I wonder if I can really can do this. I know that I can when I stop and think about it but I still have those moments of irrational thinking.

I am sorry that you are still feeling badly. I hope that you feel better today - it is never fun to have to go in and teach when you are not at your best.



Kathy - You are the best cheerleader with all your words of encouragement for everyone. I think your post helped me determine what my anchor is! In my classroom, on the board by my desk, I hang all my medals and bibs from races that I have run. I stop and look at them all the time...completely amazed that those are from things I have done. I do have to think about the fact that I am strong enough to do this again...it sucks to have to do it again...but I am strong enough to do it. I think I am going to add photos of myself at the races down the side of my board.

I think it is a great idea to plan out your nightly snack. I find that when I make plans, I stick to them. It is easy to go astray when you haven't planned things out.



My anchor is my running medals. I have them hanging at school and at home. Whenever I see them, I am amazed what I have managed to achieve. This morning Kathy reminded me of how strong I have become and I need to look at those medals and remember the strength I found each time I ran. There have been times when I had to walk and go a bit slower then I wanted in a race (like my marathon) but I kept going and I crossed the finish line. Right now my weight efforts might be moving a bit slower then I wanted but I am going to keep on going and not give up.



Yep, off to a better day due to all of you! I am not going to let myself get cross today.

Don't be scared of the scale. You are working hard and the results will come.

I have tears in my eyes reading everyone's accomplishments!!! What a great group we have!!!

Off to work for a busy 12 hour day.....I would say my anchor is my family especially my 2 little ones. I want to be around for as long as I can to see them grow and prosper. Here's my cheerleader (she has been a great motivator so far in getting me exercising) and my little piglet (at 1 year old this girl can really eat).

Couple of cuties!!!

Grrrrr! I just found out that I will only have 3 days off in January!! My school has scheduled training days on all 4 Saturdays and 2 Sundays in January!! That only leaves 2 Sundays and MLK holiday Monday off!!! While we do get paid a $200 stipend extra each day, it's really gonna kill me. And do even for for my Healthy Habits I'm trying to establish!! (for those who may not know, I am a kindergarten teacher and I have a 1 way commute of an hour to my school)

Of course there is always a ton of muchies at these things and I always tend to eat more by the afternoon just to stay awake. I'm really gonna have to be strong and take healthy things to eat. And then I'll be so tired I know it will be hard to find the motivation to exercise!! This is where I'm really gonna need all of you to help support and push me!! Kick my butt into gear!

Do you get breaks during the day that you can go for a walk?? Every little bit counts!!!

Janis- Thank you so much for being an amazing coach this week! You Rock

You make me blush!!!

UP FOR GRABS.....

8 issues of Nutrition Action Newsletter (from 2010) covering subjects like bottled/filtered water, sugar overload, breast cancer, and salt.

4 issues of Fitness magazine July/August, Sept, Oct, Nov/Dec all 2011.

4 issues of Weight Watchers magazine...Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Nov/Dec all 2011.

1 issue of Shape magazine... Oct 2011.

I will send you any or all of these if you are interested in them (postage is my treat). I haven't cut out anything, so they aren't missing recipes or workouts. If no one asks for them by Monday, they are heading out the door! Offering them up on the Team Mickey thread as well.

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

That's so nice of you - and a great idea.

OK to the first person I have WW magazines also - May/June, Jul/Aug,
Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec all 2011.

i am so ridiculously behind on this thread! just want to say a quick hello to everyone here on Team Donald. i've had a good week in terms of food choices and exercise, but i've simply not had a chance to check in with y'all! hope you can forgive me.

thanks, janis, for all you did with coaching this week. i can see that you put a lot of thought and energy into coaching, and i'm honored to be a part of this group.

i'm just going to dive in where we are... love the anchor question. my anchor is my little collection of race bibs. i started running last july and ran my first 5K in september. went on to do a 10K and a few other smaller races and will do the Princess Half in February. running has changed both my body and my heart. my clothes are baggy now, and that's nice, but more importantly, running has taught me to be kinder to myself. now that i'm a runner, i don't see my thighs as something to be embarrassed about or ashamed of, i see them as powerful tools for moving my body. and it's a wonderful thing to lose weight and have slimmer thighs, but i want to treasure my body along the way to a healthier body. when i look at my race bibs, i'm reminded that i can do things that i didn't think i could do... and that training was tough and costly (in that there were often other things i wanted to do when i was training), but it was totally worth it. GREAT question - thank you so much for bringing it up!

have a terrific week, team!!

That is a huge step - you should be proud!!! You runner's are making my day.

Definitely my grandmother's ring. The diamond may not be real, neither is the gold. I don't think materially it's worth more than $20. But it's a reminder of the relationship we had and that even though there were a lot of things we disagreed on, we still loved each other. Plus I know it would have made her proud to see me wearing it.

Great anchor - I can see you slipping it on your finger soon!!!

Janis

 

[buzz5985]

Janis - Thanks so much for being our coach! You are amazing!!

Thank you Janis for being our coach this week!

My anchor is a picture of me and oldest DD from our Disney trip Nov. 2009. I was just 7lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight before my DS. I felt good and was much happier with myself.

The last couple of days have been rough. Really sore from my first work out with my personal trainer! I could barely walk without crying and all I could think was "I chose to do this to myself"
Then I took DS to pre-k yesterday and got a flat between the house and school. Luckily, its less then 1mile, but it was stressful and I was sore and in a bad mood to begin with. Still haven't gotten the tire fixed because the local Firestone's equipment is broken.
I got on the scale today and while I haven't gained anything I haven't lost either so I was completely in shut down mode. But even though I was sore still I forced myself to get on the treadmill and do 20 min. And I'm going to eat better today! I know I can do it!

Yes you can do it!!! Look back at the threads - all the incredible team mates we have, and what they have accomplished already.

Ugh! I woke up feeling horrible this morning. I can't remember the last time I had a cold, but it is wearing me down. I managed to go to the gym yesterday and I was telling the trainer how I wanted to buy P90X for DH, but really didn't want to spend all that money, sooooooo, she let me borrow hers!! Yay! Hopefully, DH makes time to try the workouts and I think I may also. I already do a circuit training class twice a week, a yoga class, and either eliptical or treadmill the other days, but I figured this couldn't hurt. I really want DH to do it because he is stessed with school and work. I was hoping this would give him some time to himself and boost his energy and state of mind. I'll let you know if I do try it and what I think.

Now, back to this cold I took advil and claritin-d 24 hour this morning which helped a lot, but it's wearing off now. I went to Walgreens before work and picked up some cold meds. Luckily, we have an early dismissal today and I am done in about 15 minutes. So, I am off to buy chicken for dinner, pick up my own children from school (yay~they usually get picked up by one of my friends), and relax. If I feel better I may try P90X later. I also told DS5 we'd play Just Dance Kids 2 that he got for Christmas. I hope I have the energy!

I can't believe tomorrow is the first weigh in. I'm really not expecting much this week, but good luck to everyone!

Jill

Hope you are feeling better.

Thank you, Janis for coaching!

Ok, almost one week down on the new life plan. I weighed myself this morning and was down .4 from yesterday - yay! That's a step that I can be happy with.

I had tomato soup and turkey meatballs for lunch. No breakfast (not intentionally - a meeting I had ran so late that by then time it ended, it was lunchtime. I'm having one Dove chocolate square for my post- lunch sweet. No idea what my afternoon snack might be, as I am out of the office the rest of the afternoon. So if I get hungry, it will have to be something I can find on the road.

Dinner tonight will be something. Maybe a grilled chicken breast and some potato kugel? The Kugel is only 70 calories a serving! I should add in a veggie there - maybe red and yellow peppers.

I'm tired again today. My doggie woke me up at 4 am to go out and then I had to get up at 6 am for work anyway. We didn't get to sleep until after midnight and I can already feel the drowsiness starting...

Hope everyone has a good and successful day!

What is Kugel??

Janis

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I am a Reading Resource Teacher/ Coach. Isn't that quote awesome? I try to read once in a while. It is something/ someplace I would love to be someday - in the light. I am glad you like it.

Hi cjdj4 .... (you have probably said your real "name" ... but I can't remember ... ugh) I am a remedial reading teacher. I teach Reading Recovery, SpellREAD and Leveled Literacy along with comprehension instruction. Do you teach any of these too, or do you mainly push in?

I love teaching remedial reading. It is tough some days ... but it is also very rewarding.

QOTD, Thursday, January 5, 2012 - What is your Anchor????[/QUOTE]

My anchor is a picture I have on my 'frig of me on my honeymoon. I am in a bikini ... and at that time I did not have a care in the world about my body. I felt good about myself. I want to be that person again ... and I will with all of your help .... THANKS!

I am currently baking Peanut-Pecan Butter Oatmeal Cookies for a spaghetti fund raiser tomorrow ... and it is KILLING me not to eat one. I am resisting! I put all the ingredients into myfitnesspal and each one is 68 calories! Good gosh ... I know I have eaten at least five (if not more ) in an evening. I keep saying to myself "Drink more water, drink more water, drink more water ...

 

[Mary•Poppins]

... opps ... and thank you Janis for being our coach this week. You did a great job!

 

[frndshpcptn]

:



What is Kugel??

Janis

Kugel is like a baked, savory pudding.

Here's a link to the version I like: http://www.classiccooking.com/

They have a line called Light and Luscious - they are basically Fritattas and about 240 calories for the whole tray and very filling! Very easy to take to work and microwave for lunch.

 

[Scraggy]

I can't wait to weigh in tomorrow.
Yesterday I baked 6 dozen mini chocolate chip/mini reese's pieces cookies. I wanted to use up some items I over-bought for Christmas.
I will admit that I ate 2, but they weren't all that great. I felt guilty though.

Today I sent a huge container of cookies with DH to give out at work. There's about a dozen cookies left here, but I won't bother eating them.

Today this is what I've eaten:

B: 1/2 cup oatmeal cooked with 1 cup of water and 1 packet of Splenda (I could eat this every day and never get bored)
S: My weird combo of Chobani vanilla yogurt, small spoon of cottage cheese and a little sugar free raspberry Jello powder.
L: Cream of chicken soup
S: a clementine
D: a cheese steak made on a whole wheat tortilla with a small salad on the side

I really want to make a smoothie over the weekend. I have some frozen mixed whole mixed berries and vanilla yogurt. I have to find a good recipe.

I've been drinking a ton of water (well, like 72 ounces) and still running to the bathroom with a over full bladder every hour.

I hope that I can get my wedding ring back on. Before I had surgery, I was told I had to remove my wedding ring, but my ring was sized the skinny me. I did get it off after a ton of work, but I haven't put it back on since the summer. I can't wait to wear my wedding ring and be able to get it off anytime I want. It feel weird to not wear my ring, but it was horrible trying to get a size 6 ring off a size 9 finger.

Can't wait to weigh in tomorrow. Do most of you weigh in when you first get up, mid day or something else? I don't know when is the best time to weigh yourself.

Take care, everyone!!!

 

[donaldandpirates]

S: My weird combo of Chobani vanilla yogurt, small spoon of cottage cheese and a little sugar free raspberry Jello powder.

This sounds like it might be delicious. I'll have to give it a try!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Wow, this is making me feel much better, I am glad you posted this Rose. If the "queen" of maintain can gain a little weight, then we are all human. I don't know why but this just lifted my spirits to know someone else is going through this. We can all do it together

I have beat myself up a little bit about it, but I know I can lose it again, I just have to do the work.

Janis--Great job coaching this week. I really enjoyed reading your questions and the responses, even if I didn't answer.

***
My DS is safely back at school. I am hoping to not have a gain this week. We will get organized this weekend, and hopefully I will be back on track.

my anchor--getting to my goal weight it was a picture from college of me in this shiny purple formal dress from college (it was the 80s, ok?). I thought I was "fat" even then, but all I could think was that I would kill to get back in that dress. I carted that dress all over the country when we moved. Don't ask me why. Anyhow, this spring I could get in the dress. Comfortably. Things are not quite where they were in the 80s but I could easily zip it up.

Since I have lost the weight, I too love the idea that I can ride Dumbo with my adult son. I don't ever want to go back to where I am too big to comfortably do things again. That's what keeps me on track when I want to throw in the towel. Through the g-f issues and all the injuries I kept reminding myself how much better I feel about myself now.

 

[melmar136]

Sorry that I do not really take the time to write back personally, but I feel good about just getting the time to actually read all of the posts, and get to write a little bit!

Today didn't start off too well. I put on a shirt that I haven't worn in a while, and wow, it was tight. I think I put it through the dryer, and shouldn't have. (yeah, I'll blame that!) Had to change, and my pants were tight in the waist as well. I felt like a stuffed sausage all day, and couldn't wait to get home and change into my sweats! It is that TOM, so I'm sure the bloated feeling is part of it.

But, I ate well all day, and had a ton of veggies with dinner. I stopped after work to buy Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii, and did 2 short classes (one low impact, and one medium) after dinner, then had a big glass of ice water. Of course DD made fun of me through some of it until I sent her off to the shower, so I could have some peace! So much fun having an almost teenager!

Good luck to everyone with the weigh in tomorrow!