Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[cjdj4]

It takes so long for me to write and post there are always new posts by the time I hit the reply button. So I am back to address those I missed

I now weigh 176 lbs. for a loss of 2.5lbs this week! Yay!

Congrats!!!

I would not give up pizza and chocolate either! I love pizza! (Ok, mostly I love my memory of really good pizza, cause I am still struggling to find a gluten free crust I really like.) BUT there are lots of relatively healthy ways to eat pizza and chocolate. The key is to to learn to incorporate them into your diet. I used to be a pizza hut pan pizza meat lovers extra cheese kind of girl. And I looked like a huge overstuffed pizza! Now I love, love, love thin crust veggie pizza. Yum! You will get there, just keep trying new things! Your cravings might not completely go away, but I found I started craving healthier food too. Like brussel sprouts---yum, yum yum! I do love brussel sprouts!


Oh, I hate those little voices--the negative ones I mean! I think it's great you are replacing them with supportive voices! I mentioned that last year was a little tough, and at the end of the year I was so tired of being tired and sad. So I started repeating to myself--I choose to be happy. It really, really helped. So keep listening to those new voices!:goodvibe

I just saw this on Pinterest yesterday - it's a link for a cauliflower pizza crust. It actually sounds good. You have probably already know about but JIC - http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html

I think we all have those little voices in our heads. Someone once asked me would I accept a friend or loved one talking to me that way? Then, why is it ok to talk to yourself that way? I still do it, but I try to remember whta she said if I catch myself.

 

[Mary•Poppins]

I have book club tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had a recipe for something low-cal that I can take as an appetizer?

Thanks!

 

[cjdj4]

I have book club tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had a recipe for something low-cal that I can take as an appetizer?

Thanks!

The food network has a whole section on healthy apps:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy_eating/healthy-appetizer-recipes/pictures/index.html

Also, this looks fabulous - http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/08/recipe-for-grilled-zucchini-pizza.html

Good luck!

 

[buzz5985]

Here's the QOTD! Someone please tell me if I repeat a QOTD--I did not see an archive, and I swear I still have brain fog sometimes! I tend to ask multi-part questions that are all related. Please feel free to pick and choose what you want to answer.

I just finished the QOTD Archive.

 

[buzz5985]

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Mike and I went for a walk this evening. Brrr it is cold! We took our dog who is a jack russell/dachsund mix. We have this coat for him which we rarely put on him, but it is so cold I thought he needed it. It was hysterical. The dog just stood there with the coat on and didn't move. It's like he didn't know what to do. He did good once we got going.

I have one of those little guys too. I picked him up as a puppy he weighed 2.5 pounds. He tops out at 10.2 pounds now. I bought him shoes for the snow. I know, what was I thinking. I put the back pair on, and he starting walking on just his front legs, with the back legs in the air. Now we just put them on to see him walk on the front legs. We always said he should have been a circus dog!!!

Janis

 

[jenanderson]

I think that all of my previous failures have just been related to getting discouraged. You know that little voice in your head that says "it's okay to eat all the cookies, you have always been fat, you'll always be fat, eat the cookies". I hate that voice. So my new voices (no I'm not crazy ) are all the supportive folks on Team Donald!

And because of the support, I'm down 3.3 pounds this week!

I have been working on getting rid of the bad voices in my head this week as well!

3.3 pounds is AMAZING!

I know, its crazy! We'll be at the rink from 7:30 to 10, so I estimated an hour and a half...and it gave me 792 calories!! This might have to become a habit of mine!!

I might need to take up skating again! I have skates and we used to go a couple times a week but I haven't been in years. If the temperatures stay cold enough, I might give it a try!

I plan to do drink more water and get better at recording (not doing too well with WW, either) Got to get some exercise in there too. All those things on the Healthy Habits List

I have not been doing great with WW lately either. I have been writing down my food but not actually figuring out the points. This week I am going to really buckle down on proper tracking so that I do better.

Well i didn't see any change on the scale this week, but it was such a crazy week, I guess i wasn't expecting to. We went to try on bridesmaids dresses today, and I wasn't disgusted by my reflection so i guess that's a step in the right direction. The lady at the place was really surprised when i said i wanted to loose 18lbs and said that i look great and i really don't need to. Maybe. Maybe it really is toning that i need to be working on. I'm not that dissatisfied with my weight, its really my stomach. I do need to figure out some toning workouts that i can start doing but im having some trouble figuring out whats best for me.

Trina - Sounds like even though it was a crazy week things are ending fairly well.

I was going to send you a message about toning but might as well type it out here. When I worked with my trainer, here is what we focused on (and my goal was to get rid of my belly fat):
1. Planks = Start with as many seconds as you can do and then add time each day. Do planks on your elbow, plank on the left side and plank on the right side. Then repeat 3 times.
2. Lunges, squats and sit-ups = Again, start with as many as you can. Do lunges while moving forward. Do squats (use a yoga ball to roll down a wall if needed). Do sit-ups. Then, repeat 3 times.
3. Push Ups = Do as many as you can. Rest for 60 seconds. Do 3 more then you did the first time. Rest for 60 seconds. Do 3 more then you did the 2nd time.
4. Crunches = Do as many as you can. Use the internet to find 3 variations. Do each one and then repeat them all in rotation 3 times.

I also did weight lifting and sprinting. Hope some of that helps.

The most challenging things for me are exercising, finding the time to actaully do it to be more specific, and not giving in to junk food temptation, I just really love junk food, even though I know it's not good for me.

I usually fall off the wagon because I start thinking it's hopeless, I'll never loose the weight anyway so why keep trying. So after a few weeks I just say oh forget it and go back to my old, unhealthy, bad habits!

I am hoping that my mind is finally ready to accept the change and keep up with the healthy habits and loose the bad habits for good!

Exercise and junk food are difficult to deal with. I would try to schedule your exercise - that always helps me be more likely to do it. Find a way to work some small sort of junk food in your week that you truly LOVE. Plan for it and then know you are not totally depriving yourself.

This is so not hopeless and if you stay here with all of us...the healthy habits will be your new habits!

I am down 3.8lbs this week for a total of 8.4 so far. I am heading home now from work and after dinner I am going to run at the gym. I was going to hold off until I got new shoes but I just dont want to miss it. Sorry I am not taking your advice rose but I think you know how it is. My foot only was sore during my last run but has not bothered me at all since.

Lindsay - WOW! 3.8 pounds is SUPER! Good for you! I hope your run was good and that your foot did not hurt. Are you going to get new shoes this weekend? What type do you wear? I just got my new shoes a couple of weeks ago and it feels so great again!

I weigh 2.2 less than last week so that means I have less than 4 pounds until I see ONEhundred Zone.

Finding the time in my schedule to exercise is challenging. I have made changes such as parking farther away from the door of the building, during breaks I roll up and down on my toes or go for a walk, tighten and release my gluts during lecture (I sit in the back ) and make a conscious effort to sit up straight and on the edge of my chair. I am also struggling with eating breakfast. I know it is extremely important to jump start my metabolism for the day.

Kris - Sounds like you have a lot going on right now with school so I am EXTRA IMPRESSED with your loss this week! It will not be long before you lose those next 4 pounds! I like how you are looking to make small changes while you are at school to help get extra moments of being healthy in your day. Breakfast is hard for me to and it is my goal for the week to figure out how to have breakfast every day.

I now weigh 176 lbs. for a loss of 2.5lbs this week! Yay!

Super work!

Mike and I went for a walk this evening. Brrr it is cold! We took our dog who is a jack russell/dachsund mix. We have this coat for him which we rarely put on him, but it is so cold I thought he needed it. It was hysterical. The dog just stood there with the coat on and didn't move. It's like he didn't know what to do. He did good once we got going.

It is cold out here as well. DH and I needed to get out for a run and I was COLD!

Yay I am down 3.4 more for a total of 7.2 since the beginning of the year!!!!!! I am psyched!!!!!

Jen, you had a lot going on this week. Between work, kids, being our coach and poor Hagrid you need to cut yourself a bit of slack.

I love how you turned around and made a plan. That is the way!

Love to hear how much people are losing! 3.4 is GREAT!

Thanks for the kind words. You are right in some ways but in other ways I think I just keep using things like this to make excuses. I am hoping that my plan will help me let go of that. I don't expect to be perfect but I have to put forth a bit more effort!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I've had a good week and am happy to see the scale down 1.4 pounds and down to 209.2. I swear that that I am saying goodbye to the 210s for the very last time. I'm am feeling in a pretty good place emotionally right now, and know that is a huge part of my success or failure with weight loss, so I'm determined to keep up with this healthy living.

horray for you Kathy. Great Job. We can do this.

I'm very happy I had a 2 lb loss this week!

Great Job Shannon!

Just popping in to post my weigh in and I'm so excited, I lost 4.2lbs this week, I lost nothing last week so this was great for me! Congrats to all u "losers" posting today! We can totally do this!

wow that makes up for last week. Great job. Congrats! We can and WILL do this.

Love it too!

Down 3.4 lbs this week

Excellent. Great work.

Well, last night I posted that I was a little nervous about getting on the scale today. I worked EXTRA hard all day yesterday. I tried to stay active most of the day, ate lots of fruits and veggies, and was well above 64oz of water. Well, my hard work paid off!! I am down 2.0 lbs since Sunday! (Before I joined the group, Sunday was my weigh in day.) So I am down a total of 5.2 lbs since January 1st! I am happy with that!

Great your hard work really did pay off.

Congratulations to EVERYONE who posted a loss this week! And to those who didn't (including myself).... just keep swimming! It will come eventually!!

Couldnt have said this better myself.

I am excited about tonight too. I'm going ice skating with some friends of mine for a couple hours...I wonder how many calories I'll burn doing that!

wow sounds like lots of fun. Have a great time.

Turns out, the more I planned, the more I realized that I need to do this...maybe even that I want to do this. So this week I am going to focus on the "Do".

I admire your attitude Jen. You will get there. When I have a plan I find it alot easier to stick to it because I dont want to fail. If I never plan to do it and only say I will try I find it easier to not complete the exercise or eat whatever I want for the day. I love the Yoda quote.

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Ok I am all caught up for now. I got a 30 minute run in tonight on the once again crowded track at the gym. Either way its not worth complaining because I still was able to run and I feel good for doing it.

Tomorrow is zumba! I too have a long weekend that I almost forgot about until kathy mentioned it. So this is me right now.

Have a great weekend.

 

[jenanderson]

It has been a good day. I planned, I followed the plan and I feel good about it.

DH and I went out for our scheduled run. It was really cold (12° but with a pretty good wind). It was blowing snow. Instead of making an excuse about the weather, I just put on several layers of my winter running gear and sucked it up. We ran for 35 minutes tonight. Tomorrow we are going to get up early and run 5.5 miles. It is suppose to be pretty cold again so I will just layer up again.

Tonight when we got back from running, I registered for Grandma's Marathon. I am still going to register for one more race tonight. So our schedule will be:

March 16th = Get Lucky Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 3rd = Minneapolis Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 16th = Grandma's Marathon (Duluth, MN)

Since we registered for the full marathon in June, I know that I will have to follow my running plan. I also will follow my strength training and conditioning plans because I want to do better at this marathon then I did when I ran my first one in October.

There you have it. I typed it all out and shared it with you and so now I know it will happen!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I now weigh 176 lbs. for a loss of 2.5lbs this week! Yay!

Congrats!

I had to laugh at this. I LOVE brussel sprouts too! I like to put a little olive oil on them with some sea salt and roast them in the oven. (How do you cook them Rose?) My family hates them. They can't even stand the smell when I am cooking them ... but too bad! I always ask them if they would like me to make some for them ... and when they say "no" , I tell them good, "more for me".

Keep up the good work Team Donald!

I mostly cook them that way too. I like it when they get a little crispy. Last time I mixed some mustard and a tiny bit of brown sugar and coated them and roasted them. I have also made a recipe that has cranberries and nuts in them. I just love brussel sprouts!

The most challenging part of the last two weeks is the realization that I can never ever eat whatever I want however I want. I was always thin until I had dd when I was 30-31. Ladies you know you are never the same after a baby. I have been to WW. I have been Lifetime 2 times. My pattern is after I meet my weight goal and then I eat more than I had been eating, but I don't gain. I can go for a whole year w/o gaining more than 5 pounds and eat anything I want. Then all of the sudden the pounds just catch up with me and in 6 more months I am up 30 lbs. Then I am defeated and eat even more. Throw in some work stress and then I am up 40+ pounds. And here I am in that place again! Well, I am leaving this up and down crazy weight loss and gain and this time I am not coming back. I cannot eat whatever I want. EVER.

I used to be able to eat whatever whenever, so I get this. It is frustrating, but I'm trying to see it as my body is forcing me to eat healthier so that it is stronger and able to take me further in my life. One of the biggest problems I had last year before I went g-f was my hair falling out. It was coming out in hunks. The girl who has cut my hair for years was very concerned. She told me last spring that I was going bald. Well, I was getting enough calories, but the nutrition wasn't getting where it needed to because of the gluten. So one of the symptoms, my hair was falling out. The point being, our older bodies might gain weight easier, but they are wiser bodies, and they know what we need or don't need to be healthy if we just listen to them. And I think you can still eat what you want on occasion--you just can't eat tons and tons of it every day. Hang in there!

I just saw this on Pinterest yesterday - it's a link for a cauliflower pizza crust. It actually sounds good. You have probably already know about but JIC - http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html

I think we all have those little voices in our heads. Someone once asked me would I accept a friend or loved one talking to me that way? Then, why is it ok to talk to yourself that way? I still do it, but I try to remember whta she said if I catch myself.

Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! I might try that. I googled and I saw one for a crust made out of spinach too. And you're right, we shouldn't talk negatively to ourselves if we wouldn't do it to someone else.

I just finished the QOTD Archive.

Thank you so much!

I have one of those little guys too. I picked him up as a puppy he weighed 2.5 pounds. He tops out at 10.2 pounds now. I bought him shoes for the snow. I know, what was I thinking. I put the back pair on, and he starting walking on just his front legs, with the back legs in the air. Now we just put them on to see him walk on the front legs. We always said he should have been a circus dog!!!

Janis

Too funny! We were trying to decide tonight if he needs those booties. He is a little bigger--a whopping 24 pounds. But he is a pretty lean little doggy. No extra body fat!

You are right in some ways but in other ways I think I just keep using things like this to make excuses. I am hoping that my plan will help me let go of that. I don't expect to be perfect but I have to put forth a bit more effort!

I was at this place last fall I think. I just wasn't putting enough effort in and making WAY too many excuses for why.

Ok I am all caught up for now. I got a 30 minute run in tonight on the once again crowded track at the gym. Either way its not worth complaining because I still was able to run and I feel good for doing it.

Tomorrow is zumba! I too have a long weekend that I almost forgot about until kathy mentioned it. So this is me right now.

Have a great weekend.

Great job Lindsay! Have fun at Zumba!

It has been a good day. I planned, I followed the plan and I feel good about it.

DH and I went out for our scheduled run. It was really cold (12° but with a pretty good wind). It was blowing snow. Instead of making an excuse about the weather, I just put on several layers of my winter running gear and sucked it up. We ran for 35 minutes tonight. Tomorrow we are going to get up early and run 5.5 miles. It is suppose to be pretty cold again so I will just layer up again.

Tonight when we got back from running, I registered for Grandma's Marathon. I am still going to register for one more race tonight. So our schedule will be:

March 16th = Get Lucky Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 3rd = Minneapolis Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 16th = Grandma's Marathon (Duluth, MN)

Since we registered for the full marathon in June, I know that I will have to follow my running plan. I also will follow my strength training and conditioning plans because I want to do better at this marathon then I did when I ran my first one in October.

There you have it. I typed it all out and shared it with you and so now I know it will happen!

Great plan! How is the breathing?

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Ok, I think I am done for the day. I will be back in the morning with the QOTD, but I am working for a bit tomorrow and running, so I won't be around much for replies.

I hope everyone has a happy, healthy Saturday!

 

[my3princes]

Hello, sorry to be MIA. Colby ended up with his incision becoming infected. We had him seen Wednesday night and got some antibiotics started. This morning it looked much better, but worse again tonight. I've kept him home the last 2 days as his socks and shoes are irritating the area on top of the infection. We've told him to keep it elevated as much as possible, but I don't think he's doing such a good job of it. If it doesn't look even better tomorrow I will probably need to have him seen again. Frustrating.

 

[belledreamer]

Whew! So much catching up to do!

Slightly disappointed that I didn't lose any this week, but then again, I didn't gain any weight either. Beside, I can tell a difference in my clothes and this is the best I've felt in a long time.

So I decided to go walking in the strip mall, put on a cute form-fitting shirt and opened the door ready to take on the world!!

Then I realized how cold it really was and put on a sweatshirt...

But I still went walking today for about an hour so I'm happy.

I'm a huge fan of Shakespeare and I've been adding to my library. I already have 'Romeo and Juliet' (my favorite), 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' (my other favorite) and today I bought 'Much Ado About Nothing.' So I think much of my weekend will be spent reading. When I'm not exercising.

QOTD, Friday January 13th!--Congratulations you have made it two weeks!! What has been the most challenging part of these two weeks? Think about previous attempts at getting healthy. What has been the thing that made you quit or fall of the wagon?

bonus QOTD: Are you superstitious? It is Friday the 13th afterall!

The hardest things have been cutting down massively on the junk (I used to have junk twice a day), eating more fruit (I've had more in the past two weeks than I've had in the past two years) and exercising (Exercise before this was non-existent) But I've done good keeping up with it this time. My parents are proud of me and I'm proud of myself.

My previous attempts didn't involve exercise; just eating NO junk food. And I would do good for a week and even lose 5 lbs. But then I'd binge out, ruin the diet and wonder why I even bothered...

But not this time! I've got too many awesome people behind me to give up now!

Bonus QOTD: No. I'm not superstitious. Actually, it was pretty good today.

 

[MissDisney121]

I haven't weighed in yet (I do it on Saturday although I think I am going to change it to Friday) so I'm not sure yet how I did this week but I think I did pretty well.

QOTD, Friday January 13th!--Congratulations you have made it two weeks!! What has been the most challenging part of these two weeks? Think about previous attempts at getting healthy. What has been the thing that made you quit or fall of the wagon?

I just lose stamina. I get tired of working out and when I stop working out then I feel like there is no point in eating healthily so I just end up back where I started or worse.

bonus QOTD: Are you superstitious? It is Friday the 13th afterall!
I didn't think I was but I am a teacher and the kids were CRAZY today so maybe that was why.

P.S. Belledreamer I'm glad to see another Doctor Who fan on here. Did you enjoy the christmas special?

 

[buzz5985]

Hello, sorry to be MIA. Colby ended up with his incision becoming infected. We had him seen Wednesday night and got some antibiotics started. This morning it looked much better, but worse again tonight. I've kept him home the last 2 days as his socks and shoes are irritating the area on top of the infection. We've told him to keep it elevated as much as possible, but I don't think he's doing such a good job of it. If it doesn't look even better tomorrow I will probably need to have him seen again. Frustrating.

Hope it looks better tomorrow!!!

Whew! So much catching up to do!

Slightly disappointed that I didn't lose any this week, but then again, I didn't gain any weight either. Beside, I can tell a difference in my clothes and this is the best I've felt in a long time.

So I decided to go walking in the strip mall, put on a cute form-fitting shirt and opened the door ready to take on the world!!

Then I realized how cold it really was and put on a sweatshirt...

But I still went walking today for about an hour so I'm happy.

I'm a huge fan of Shakespeare and I've been adding to my library. I already have 'Romeo and Juliet' (my favorite), 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' (my other favorite) and today I bought 'Much Ado About Nothing.' So I think much of my weekend will be spent reading. When I'm not exercising.



The hardest things have been cutting down massively on the junk (I used to have junk twice a day), eating more fruit (I've had more in the past two weeks than I've had in the past two years) and exercising (Exercise before this was non-existent) But I've done good keeping up with it this time. My parents are proud of me and I'm proud of myself.

My previous attempts didn't involve exercise; just eating NO junk food. And I would do good for a week and even lose 5 lbs. But then I'd binge out, ruin the diet and wonder why I even bothered...

But not this time! I've got too many awesome people behind me to give up now!

Bonus QOTD: No. I'm not superstitious. Actually, it was pretty good today.

The second week, especially on the show BL, is usually a really bad week for losing. Just keep up the good work and you will be rewarded.

Janis

 

[Tink rules]

I'm checking in...

I haven't had a chance to keep up with the thread too much.. I had to travel to NJ this week and that always throws me off...

I gained .5 lbs.. but it's that time of the month, so I think with the two (the travel, etc...) I think I did pretty good

This week I'm going to try to get to the mall and do some walking (it's cold here) and do it 3 times this week!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

One of the things I did this time around was to incorporate some of my favorite foods into my week, even if they weren't the best choice. For me it's french fries. I just love french fries. I am trying to see them as a treat and not a staple. I think having treats is a good thing.

I have been doing this and it really seems to help Nothing like enjoying a glass of wine on the weekend

I really enjoy food in general, when I'm eating one meal I am dreaming of the next. .

I am always doing this I've been really trying to eat consiously and be aware of what I'm consuming now without letting thoughts of food take over my life

Great job losing again this week! Sounds like you made a discovery that will help you with this challenge. I KNOW that water is a huge key for me and yet I still struggle to get it in. Have fun skating tonight! BTW...I just plugged 30 minutes of general ice skating into My Fitness Pal app and it said that for 30 minutes, you would burn 273 calories! Skate on!

Ok I have to check out these apps! Is there 1 thats better than the others? Keep hearing about lose it and my fitness pal Any advice would be welcome-I have no clue how these work.


Well, I want to chime in and say...no weight loss here this week. It is sad in some ways because at one point (for several days even), I was down 2 pounds. This means that I gained it back. I don't even really have to think about how it happened. I know how it happened. I did not eat what I should have. I did complete the real exercising that I needed and planned for. I just basically went at the week with a "I will try" sort of attitude.

Since I am big on quotes, here is the one that I am going to use every day this next week....

"Do. Or don't do. There is no 'try'". ~Yoda

Dont be too hard on youself-be proud of yourself for still being here


I thought long and hard about this last night. I even plotted out what my training would need to be if I am going to actually DO the training. I wrote in all the runs, all the cross training and all the days of rest. I even looked at how to transition to another full marathon at that point.

Turns out, the more I planned, the more I realized that I need to do this...maybe even that I want to do this. So this week I am going to focus on the "Do".
Great attitude. You will succeed

I enjoy cooking light recipes. And I use google a lot for recipes. I will search Weight Watchers chicken - and you should see all that pops up. Half of them are on WW website too. To help me plan my meals for the week, I use a meal planner template I found on microsoft office and I have a shopping list that I have on excel. I get the sale paper from my grocery store, and plan that way. I only shop/do errands once a week.

We only eat out while on vacation, birthdays, anniversaries. Very rarely stop for fast food - maybe 6 times a year, and that's just when DS15 needs something. DH and I will get something off the $1 menu. Wish my weight reflected these habits!!!! I'll get there!!!


You are doing great job of making healthy lifestyle choices Thanks for all the suggestions and support you give on here You will definitely get there
Great loss!!!

Janis

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Just wanted to say well done to everyone. Regardless of whether you lost. maintained or gained you are still moving forward towards a healthier life and we will get there together
Have a great weekend. I may not be on much as my mums sister is very ill and so I will be looking after her and helping where I'm needed but I will strive to keep OP and do the best I can

 

[donac]

Good Saturday morning everyone.

I am coming on to vent because I know most of you will understand.

Ds2 came home from Gambia yesterday. In Dec he had an interview for a job. He was told that the second interviews could be while he was in Gambia. While he was there he got an email about an interview. He wrote back and was told to call when he got back. He called when he got back and was told that there is no more spaces for interviews so he has no chance at the job because they are making their decisions on Tuesday. He is so disappointed and angry. He even told my dh that he was sorry he even went. He wasn't that upset when I got home but is still disappointed. He knows his professor will be upset because he thought he had a good chance at one of the positions. We know that the interview did not guarantee the job but it would have been nice if the person took into account that he was away. They did know that he was working with Engineers Without Borders and not sunning on some island. He told them. The person also said she would call him back and he never got that call last night.

He will get a job but this has soured him for a while. He is talking about grad school and maybe being a grad assistant. It will work out for him.

Vent over. Thanks for listening.

WIll be back later

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[pjlla]

Just a quick fly-by here to say Good Morning! DD is at the Y already and I"m home getting the men ready for an early b.ball game.

Last night's swim meet went well. DD qualified for States in two of her events. The times weren't amazing, but enough to qualify, so she was satisfied. She has "technically" qualified in another event, but the night she swam it the hosting team didn't provide any officials... so it doesn't count. But she is sure she will have the chance to do it again in the next few weeks.

The drive home from up north was nasty last night.... we passed no less than 4 accidents/spin-outs, but we made it home without incident. Hate that particular highway and we have to travel it again this morning!

It maybe tough to stay on points when I've already splurged on a two point skim latte this morning!

Off to make breakfast for the guys! I'll be back after lunch to read and reply!............P

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Tonight when we got back from running, I registered for Grandma's Marathon. I am still going to register for one more race tonight. So our schedule will be:

March 16th = Get Lucky Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 3rd = Minneapolis Half Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
June 16th = Grandma's Marathon (Duluth, MN)

That is enough to hold you accountable to your running. I need races scheduled too or else I feel like I am running with no purpose. Why do they call it the Grandma's Marathon??? Sounds interesting.

Hello, sorry to be MIA. Colby ended up with his incision becoming infected. We had him seen Wednesday night and got some antibiotics started. This morning it looked much better, but worse again tonight. I've kept him home the last 2 days as his socks and shoes are irritating the area on top of the infection. We've told him to keep it elevated as much as possible, but I don't think he's doing such a good job of it. If it doesn't look even better tomorrow I will probably need to have him seen again. Frustrating.

uggh that is so frustrating. I hope things heal up without any more problems.

Slightly disappointed that I didn't lose any this week, but then again, I didn't gain any weight either. Beside, I can tell a difference in my clothes and this is the best I've felt in a long time.

Those are great Non-Scale Victories Great Job. We are so proud of you too.

Ds2 came home from Gambia yesterday. In Dec he had an interview for a job. He was told that the second interviews could be while he was in Gambia. While he was there he got an email about an interview. He wrote back and was told to call when he got back. He called when he got back and was told that there is no more spaces for interviews so he has no chance at the job because they are making their decisions on Tuesday. He is so disappointed and angry. He even told my dh that he was sorry he even went. He wasn't that upset when I got home but is still disappointed. He knows his professor will be upset because he thought he had a good chance at one of the positions. We know that the interview did not guarantee the job but it would have been nice if the person took into account that he was away. They did know that he was working with Engineers Without Borders and not sunning on some island. He told them. The person also said she would call him back and he never got that call last night.

that is very frustrating dona. The thing is if it is a company that treats their potential new hires like that, imagine how they are to there employees. He may want to see this as a place he was lucky enough to realize now that he doesnt want to work at.

Last night's swim meet went well. DD qualified for States in two of her events. The times weren't amazing, but enough to qualify, so she was satisfied. She has "technically" qualified in another event, but the night she swam it the hosting team didn't provide any officials... so it doesn't count. But she is sure she will have the chance to do it again in the next few weeks.

Wow thats great! Congrats to DD. Glad you made it home safely.

 

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Good morning Team Donald!

QOTD -

The biggest challenge for me has been finding the 60 -75 minutes a day to do p90x.

I weighed yesterday, and I am down exactly 2 pounds.

Yesterday, I e-mailed dh and told him that we should run away to Gatlinburg for the weekend..... fully expecting him to say, "no." Well he said we should go for it. Neither one of us are spontaneous people AT ALL, so this fun. We are leaving in a little bit, and will be back Monday evening. My goal is to "maintain" over the next 2 days...... I know that I will eat pancakes at the Pancake Pantry

Have a great weekend, and congrats to all of the losers!!!!!!!