Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[Mary•Poppins]

I have a great dry sense of humor. I have great eyes, a great smile, hair that obeys me, a lovely smile. I have a bust that many envy, and I love it. I am tall and have long legs. I have great hands, with long fingers. I know how to keep a secret. I am a force to be reckoned with at work. I am a great driver. I am a great organizer/party planner. I give back to my community. I am a FANTASTIC advocate of woman.

I have over 100 pounds to lose.

I choose to focus on my positives.

You wouldn't worry so much about what other people thought if you realised how seldom they do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Great question Rose!!!

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I have had an awesome weekend. Nothing special - but I was able to book the last part of my vacation and can't believe it was availalbe. 23 years ago I took my neice to WDW and we stayed in a Treehouse, she was 9. I just booked a Treehouse and that same neice and her DS 5 is going with us in August. We are DVC members and will start our vacation out in HHI, on to BWV, then over to the Treehouse. My DS is taking a friend - so we are going to have a great time - plus babysitters if needed.

I am on

Janis

Janis ... Your compliments really inspired me. I sometimes think we don't focus on what we are really good at. Thanks! And ... your trip sounds wonderful. Enjoy it.

Sorry i didnt make it on yesterday. My family got together to celebrate my bday yesterday. It was very nice and i got some great gifts.i am currently typing from my android tablet my parents got me. I also got myself new sneakers with the money i got. they are awesome and i am so happy to have new ones. I did go over my calories yesterday a little but overall made good choices. Today i weighed the same as friday so i was happy about that.
Im off today with ryan since school is closed. I need to get cleaning before i waste the day away on the computer. I will check back in later.

Keep up the good work everyone

Happy Birthday!

Morning Everyone! We have plans to get out this morning and do a bit of shopping so I wanted to come post a few things before we go. I plan on coming back and responding to everyone a bit later.

First, Happy Birthday Lindsay! I hope you had a really great birthday and that this is a special year for you!

Second, another great quote was waiting for me in my e-mail this morning (I signed up to get them each weekday from Runner's World). This is a good one for us:

If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive, and you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.

Finally, while I am finally back in the groove, today I am a bit cranky. I had lost weight this weekend and now I am back up this morning. I know the scale fluctuates. I know that it will go back down. Still, it made me cranky because I was so good all weekend long. It made me cranky that I did everything I was suppose to and went up. So, instead of dwelling on it, we are going to go out and shop. It is 50% off at the thrift store today and we will go to the MOA to get my DD the dress she wants for her semi-formal (I finally got a coupon for it). I will be sure we walk a lot while we are out.

Have a happy day everyone!
Jen

Jen this is me this week. I am keeping on track with calories and exercising daily ... but I have actually gone back up! (What the heck! ) This is when I have to tell myself ... "stay with the program, stay with the program". *** sigh ***

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

I have been walking/running every day. The only day that is going to be difficult is Thursday. But, I will see what happens.

I have been to DW in Oct., early Dec, and over Labor Day. I was there when during the summer when I was 7 and a teenager and I don't remember it too much ... other than it was crowded.

Because of how crowded it is, I would have to say Sept/October is my favorite. We actually just walked on to rides with no lines. It was lovely to see all the Christmas decorations in Dec., however, it got cold while we were there (40 degrees) and didn't get to swim and enjoy the pool.

 

[jillbur]

My son has the same issue with pants and i think the elastic adjustable belt that they put in most pants now is the greatest idea ever.

I can only buy the adjustable waist pants, or DSs would have to wear belts. They are so stinking skinny! You're right, best idea ever!

Oh no! Hope she was ok after her garbage feast. And thanks for the reminder of why the crate is a good thing. I start thinking about leaving Poko out of the crate for a bit, but today she chewed up one of my socks, and a pencil ds has left out. The pencil she chewed right in front of ds while he watched tv, so I know she does need to be in the crate for now.


I would love to be chip or dale, or Tigger. They get to be silly and make people laugh. Though in my fantasy, my costume would be air conditioned. I can not even imagine how they do it in the summer.

Well, our dog was perfectly fine all day and night. I was just on the phone with my college roommate and told her this dog will probably never die! She has eaten everything from a whole chocolate bar to bones and she is always fine. But, I need to remember that darn crate!

I always thought it must be so hot in those costumes. I guess that's why they are out for 15 minutes then have a break. I also thought it might get a little smelly in there

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

Today~circuit training class
Tues~Running
Wed~circuit training class
Thurs~running
Fri~day off
Sat~yoga

Well, as an adult with kids we have only been at one time of the year~end of Jan/beginning of Feb. We loved the time. Weather was great (highs around 80) and crowds were crazy low! We want to go back next year and might try the end of April. We'll see.

My shoes are Brooks Ghost 4. They come in three colors, but most of the stores don't have the pink so they ordered them for me.

I have arch issues, too. Well specifically I am recovering from a nasty p-f flareup. They told me yesterday at the running store that a lot of the shoes with good arch support also are made to correct mild to moderate pronation. Since I now suppinate, I had to go with the neutral shoes. My physical therapist made custom inserts for me for about $85.00. I have to replace them about once a year she said. I also have a pair of over the counter inserts cause sometimes the custom ones get wet and sweaty and need a day off.

Oh, and I have been running Brooks Ghost since last April and have been really happy with them. Especially since they have pink now!

I just looked at my shoes. They are Saucony ProGrid. And they are pink also! I need a new pair and will probably look at Running (or is it Runners) Warehouse to see if they have this same kind.


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Well, DS8 is fine again this morning. So, me and the boys headed out bright and early to Target. I went to get uniform pants and ended up spending $200 Shhhhh...don't tell DH I ended up getting him 4 pairs of uniform pants, jeans, a polo shirt, and 2 long sleeve shirts. Can you tell he's growing? Then we picked up a couple clearance toys for birthdays we have coming up and some odds and ends. I asked DSs if there were any other stores they wanted to go to (expecting Toys R Us), but they said the pet store. That was fine with me, until they begged for fish. Now, I am an animal lover~but, I don't do fish or birds! We've had fish and I'm the only one who will clean the tank. It's like DH is helpless when it comes to pets! And birds? I just don't understand why people would want one as a pet. Sorry for all those fish and bird lovers out there! So, I was happy to leave the pet store empty handed.

I made Rachael Ray's recipe for Stuffed Pepper Stoup (a thicker soup like a stew) for dinner tonight, but I am already at my calories for the day! I am so hungry and just want to snack! I don't know what's going on. Luckily, I will burn some calories at the gym tonight, but I will be over calories after I eat dinner. Oh well, maybe tomorrow will be better.

I am off to iron some clothes. I'll try to be back later, but I know DH wants to watch a movie tonight. So if I don't get on, I'll be back tomorrow.

Jill

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

Ok well, I am planning to do some walk/jogs on the treadmill and at the indoor track at the gym. Also I like to ride the stationary bike at the gym and use the weights. I really wish I could utilize the gym more because it's free (except classes) but I just don't really know what to do there. I feel like I just wing it and am not making the most of the opportunity. Any ideas would be great!! I have a weight room, cardio room and indoor track to use. At home I also love playing Just Dance 3 and I do various exercise DVD's most days. You can see my "plan" is not very organized...I really need to work on that.

 

[clhcpaca]

Can't post over the weekend---no internet at home. So, I thought I would answer Saturday thru Monday questions.

1/14/12 QOTD----What for dinner in a hurry? I have Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine meals in the freezer.
Favorite WDW park is Epcot: I like visiting all the countries, looking through the different stores and eating at the restaurants.

1/15/12 QOTD----Complements are hard!!!
1) I have a nice smile
2) I am an organized person
3) I am very good with numbers
My character would be Tinkerbell. She's cute, got an attitude and can fly.

1/16/12 QOTD----Not really working on exercise much right now. I do plan to do some walking on my days off: 10-20 minutes or as much as I long as I can.
Usually I visit WDW in September/early October (It's slow at work). This year I'm going to meet up with my brother the end of September and attend the F&WF the first week of October. I go for two weeks because I don't really like flying. I have been twice at Christmas with my daughter and her family and really love WDW at that time.

My weight is not moving

 

[pjlla]

Just popping on to see if there was any word from Dona about her DH. I know his procedure wasn't til 2pm, so it is possible they aren't even discharging him for a bit yet. Just wanted to check. I'll BBL to chat...........P

 

[momofdjc]

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

I'm planning on doing a couple of DVD workouts today, Wednesday, and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday I will most likely ride the exersize bike we have. I'll have to plan the weekend when I see what the calendar looks like.

My favorite time to visit WDW is December. I'd go anytime though.


Haven't been on much the past week. Work was crazy and then my computer decided to not work over the weekend. I'm just going to jump in from today instead of trying to catch-up. I'm going to try to keep up better from now on.

 

[donac]

Hi everyone We just made it home from the procedure.

They only found one small polyp this time (Last time they found 3) so I am happy about that. They did find some erosion in his stomach so I have to go and get his medication. They also did a biopsy from his small intestine to check for celiac. Will know about that on Friday. All in all I think it was good news. SO I am happy.

Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Off to the pharmacy,

Happy Birthday Lindsey and Betty White. There is a special on tv tonight to celebrate her 90th.

Have a happy and healthy evening.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

HI all!

Just wanted to say hello to all of my friends over here on the Donald thread! Hope everyone is doing well!

TTFN

Hi Tracey!

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Sorry i didnt make it on yesterday. My family got together to celebrate my bday yesterday. It was very nice and i got some great gifts.i am currently typing from my android tablet my parents got me. I also got myself new sneakers with the money i got. they are awesome and i am so happy to have new ones. I did go over my calories yesterday a little but overall made good choices. Today i weighed the same as friday so i was happy about that.
Im off today with ryan since school is closed. I need to get cleaning before i waste the day away on the computer. I will check back in later.

Keep up the good work everyone

Yay for birthdays!!! My "1/2 Way to 39" was last week...should have bought myself a gift...lol! Sounds like you had a fun celebration!! So jealous of you new sneakers!!!

It was not easy to compliment myself. I'd say I don't do it enough. As I wrote the determined comment, I was thinking about when I bought my condo, had my son, bought my house, did the princess. But when I think about my weight loss, there have been times I've been successful, and determined, and I need to get that determination back again. I was feeling it last week, but yesterday got a little lazy, and thought i did track everything, I was not as good as I need to be. So today is a new day, started with a high protein bkfst, a good dog walk/jog, and a new determination to reach my goal.

I would love to be chip or dale, or Tigger. They get to be silly and make people laugh. Though in my fantasy, my costume would be air conditioned. I can not even imagine how they do it in the summer.

I'm happy to have one more day off this weekend. Ds is going to swim with a friend after lunch, and I'll visit with the mom. Otherwise, not much on the agenda. Ds need to practice his sax, he's been slacking since vacation. It's a nice sunny day and supposed to warm up so we'll all walk this afternoon, and maybe go to the skate park.

Enjoy the day!!

GO Kathy!!!! You are such an amazing person

You know what? For some reason I felt like snacking all day yesterday too and I also didn't drink like I have been. I didn't put two and two together, so I'm glad you mentioned this. Our van decided to "be sick" yesterday as I was about to leave, over the weekend I worked on two 10 page reports for my classes and today and tomorrow I have two final exams to take. (my school is online.) Plus the whole family has been home all weekend and today which makes things a little harder!! So I've been sitting here mad at everything, but now I realize another reason why its so important to get in that water. It seems to be the glue to holding it all together!!! Thanks.
--Lynda

Wow!! Very busy! So glad you figured out that it was the water that was missing! I feel the same way too without water...

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

As usual I have a plan...it's my execution that needs help!
Monday - spin at 6:30pm
Tuesday - ellip for 30 minutes
Wednesday - off (due to book club and afterschool meeting)
Thursday - Strength circuit
Friday - ellip for 30 minutes

My favorite time to visit WDW is when I am not paying for it!!

I do! I will finish week 2 of c25k on Wed. and am thinking of repeating it before going on to week 3. I'm also thinking of trying a spin class.

My favorite time to visit... Anytime! Ok, I really like the first week of Dec. Crowds are low and the Christmas decorations are up.

I love spinning and highly recommend it!!! They first few classes were tough for me but I stuck with it and now love it!

Just popping on to see if there was any word from Dona about her DH. I know his procedure wasn't til 2pm, so it is possible they aren't even discharging him for a bit yet. Just wanted to check. I'll BBL to chat...........P

I was just thinking the same thing! Prayers and hugs to Dona...

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Back on the wagon today I've been tracking my food through Lose It! and today is the first day I didn't go over my calories! I can do it!!

Heading out to spin at 6:30pm and will drink TONS of water there (which helps with oz I need for the day.) It's soooo cold out but I need to go grocery shopping at some point this evening...just not when I am hungry! Dinner looks like chicken, brown rice, and veggies which will keep me OP.

Off to get dressed for the gym!
Happy Monday!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

Any planned exercise? Fortunately yes! I walk every night at 6:30 with my walking partner. I am also going to start a little light jogging after my walking to see how far I can go before I need to stop- a little training for my 5K next month.

My favorite time to visit WDW is during the late Summer/early Fall, September/October time period. The weather is always amazing, and I feel so at home. I can't wait to go this September for the ToT 10mi!!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Donalds!

I have been trying to catch up with the thread for a few days. I apologize for not checking in earlier. I don't know if I mentioned it on the thread or not, but my sister and BIL bought a house in December. We have been spending the weekends helping them arrange things, do repairs, etc. and that has been eating into my time more than I expected.

Happy Birthday Lindsay!

Dona: for good news on the polyops. Hope DH has his test results soon.

Rose: Loving your QOTDs and everyone's responses! Also, I've found some good prices on GF food on amazon and at Ocean State Job Lot.

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Happy Birthday, Lindsay!! Enjoy the new Tablet!!

Thanks kathy.

Morning Everyone! We have plans to get out this morning and do a bit of shopping so I wanted to come post a few things before we go. I plan on coming back and responding to everyone a bit later.

First, Happy Birthday Lindsay! I hope you had a really great birthday and that this is a special year for you!

Second, another great quote was waiting for me in my e-mail this morning (I signed up to get them each weekday from Runner's World). This is a good one for us:

If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive, and you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.

Finally, while I am finally back in the groove, today I am a bit cranky. I had lost weight this weekend and now I am back up this morning. I know the scale fluctuates. I know that it will go back down. Still, it made me cranky because I was so good all weekend long. It made me cranky that I did everything I was suppose to and went up. So, instead of dwelling on it, we are going to go out and shop. It is 50% off at the thrift store today and we will go to the MOA to get my DD the dress she wants for her semi-formal (I finally got a coupon for it). I will be sure we walk a lot while we are out.

Have a happy day everyone!
Jen

I hope you enjoyed your shopping therapy today

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

Mon-rest
tues- zumba
wed-run x30min
thur- dance central xbox
fri- run x30min
sat-zumba
sun-run 3 miles

Great compliments Jen! I'm glad you are feeling more on! I love what you said about reading and kids. When he was little my DS called his books his "friends." (Of course he had real friends too.) He just loved to read!

My shoes are Brooks Ghost 4. They come in three colors, but most of the stores don't have the pink so they ordered them for me.

I have tricky feet and this is why I encourage everyone to have someone check and make sure they are in the right shoe at least once a year. In 2010 when I weighed 50 more pounds I pronated. So I needed shoes for that. In 2011 after I lost all the weight I was running shoes for pronating and was having plantar fascitis problems so added in an insert. Well guess what???? I wasn't pronating anymore. I ended up with the nastiest case of itbs. Now I actually suppinate a tiny bit, but I still need good arch support cause of the p-f and other foot issues. So I run in the Brooks with a custom insert. The Brooks are a neutral shoe with good cushioning and arch support.

Mike has been kind of hinting about trying to go to the "barefoot" shoes, specifically the Merrells after spring racing season is over. I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.

I got a shirt and jacket at Target. They were on clearance. I need to look around for a waterproof jacket on clearance. I just can't pay a $100 for a jacket!



Great job on your exercise and your compliments!


I have arch issues, too. Well specifically I am recovering from a nasty p-f flareup. They told me yesterday at the running store that a lot of the shoes with good arch support also are made to correct mild to moderate pronation. Since I now suppinate, I had to go with the neutral shoes. My physical therapist made custom inserts for me for about $85.00. I have to replace them about once a year she said. I also have a pair of over the counter inserts cause sometimes the custom ones get wet and sweaty and need a day off.

Oh, and I have been running Brooks Ghost since last April and have been really happy with them. Especially since they have pink now!


i'm glad his foot is doing better! Hang in there!


Great compliments! Can you tell when you have gluten? When I first went gluten free I would feel horrid if I even had a tiny bit. It's been so long since I have had any on purpose, I have no idea how I would feel.

Dinner parties are hard. I would try to drink a ton of water. Also try to incorporate the slow eating philosophies. Fork down between every bite. Tiny portions. Each portion should take 15 minutes to eat--that way you will know if you are full or not before getting something else.


Mike and I were having a similar conversation yesterday. I found some g-f pasta that I want to order online and they ship it to you. They have pumpkin ravioli and all kinds of really yummy stuff that I never get to have anymore. Well, it's kind of pricey. But one, we can't find it anywhere around here. And two even if we could find it to eat out, it would cost way more than going out to eat. So I need to just decide it's worth the money and then we get it make a big deal, get out the wine and the candles and have a good meal.

Thanks for sharing.


Great compliments! And congratulations on your trip! Too exciting! Sounds like lots and lots of fun!




PMS is always challenging for me, but I try to look at it as, if I can make it through that week without a gain, I know a week later I will have a good loss! Great job on the compliments!

Have a good day Pamela!


Dona--I hope today goes by fast and brings you good news!


Hi Lisa!


And you too Tracey!


Glad you had a good day Lindsay!

Your actual birthday is Wednesday, right? So I can sing to you then?
New sneakers are the bomb! I am so happy to have new shoes!


Kathy you definitely needed new shoes! I guess I have uber sensitive feet because I'm lucky if I get three months out of a pair! But it is my one big splurge other than the Baileys and Chambord. I wish you could be my nurse if I ever get sick!


I'm working on it. It's a big mental shift for me...... You know there is going to be some dude trying to pass me the last two or three miles that is going to drive me insane. Mike at least knows to let me finish this race ahead of him!


I weigh every day too. So the scale can be a rollercoaster sometimes. Hang in there!
Have fun at MOA today!


So my plan for the week:
Sunday walk 30 min
Monday Run 3 miles
Tues Bike 30 min and strength
Wed Pool run 45 min
Thurs walk 30 min and maybe some strength
Fri walk 30 min
Saturday Run 4-6 miles

We ran this morning and my foot is doing pretty well. Slowly ramping up those miles. We did 3.1 today. It was around 42, which was cold to us, but tolerable. At about a mile in it started raining. Yuck! By the end I was a popsicle!

Today someone is coming to look at our kitchen cabinets. We were going to do a complete redo but didn't want to spend that much. So this guy "refreshes" your cabinets. Then we would have new countertops put in and Mike and I would put in a new floor. We'll see.

I hope everyone has a great Monday! I am enjoying having the day off!

Yep my bday is wed so u can serinade me then. Good job on the run. I hope u have warmed up by now. I was going to buy a thermal runnig shirt yesterday but the cheapest i found was 55$. Its crazy.

Hi everyone We just made it home from the procedure.

They only found one small polyp this time (Last time they found 3) so I am happy about that. They did find some erosion in his stomach so I have to go and get his medication. They also did a biopsy from his small intestine to check for celiac. Will know about that on Friday. All in all I think it was good news. SO I am happy.

Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Off to the pharmacy,

Happy Birthday Lindsey and Betty White. There is a special on tv tonight to celebrate her 90th.

Have a happy and healthy evening.

Glad everything went well and it was good news.

Bbl my boys are getting a bit too rowdy

 

[amykathleen2005]

Sorry to be so late!

Here is the QOTD.

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?

Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

The exercise I have planned is walking around my school and classroom. I try not to sit at all when I am teaching so about the only time that I am in a seat is during my lunch. Not exactly a workout routine.... lol

My favorite time to visit WDW is anytime although I would prefer sometime not too hot.

 

[cjdj4]

OK I DID IT! I got my butt off the couch and ran/walked 3.5 miles. FINALLY! It is clear I have not run in 11 months (2011 Disney Princess 1/2). But at least I can run over a mile w/o stopping so I am not back to square one. It was gorgeous today which made it much more bearable. I realized how much I missed it too. I think I might have to sign up for 2013 Princess Half. Isn't there a food and wine half? That might be good.

I think DH and I are going to buy a stationary bike. We have talked about it before, and tonight we decided it was a must do. It's just a matter of finding a second hand one we can agree upon.

We went out to a Greek restaurant for dinner. I love that place. I ordered a Greek salad w/o potato salad. I drank sangria It was nice to have some more wiggle room with my calories because I ran.

Hi everyone We just made it home from the procedure.

They only found one small polyp this time (Last time they found 3) so I am happy about that. They did find some erosion in his stomach so I have to go and get his medication. They also did a biopsy from his small intestine to check for celiac. Will know about that on Friday. All in all I think it was good news. SO I am happy.

Thanks for all the good thoughts.

That is wonderful news! I am so happy you have peace of mind now.

The exercise I have planned is walking around my school and classroom. I try not to sit at all when I am teaching so about the only time that I am in a seat is during my lunch. Not exactly a workout routine.... lol

Do you wear a pedometer? I used to wear one when I was still in the classroom. It really is amazing how "far" you go in a day.

 

[amykathleen2005]

Do you wear a pedometer? I used to wear one when I was still in the classroom. It really is amazing how "far" you go in a day.

I don't. I probably should.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I hope everyone doesn't mind, but I am going to poop out on replies tonight. I haven't been feeling great today, and I think I just need a computer free night.

I am going to go ahead and post the QOTD for tomorrow. I work tomorrow and don't check the DIS at work. I will be back on sometime tomorrow evening.

QOTD Tuesday, January 17th
One thing I have been working on is coming up with a positive affirmation. Whether it be about weight loss, or life in general.

So back to those voices in your head. We worked on compliments. Do you have a positive affirmation for when you are having a bad day, struggling or just need a mental pick me up? If you feel comfortable, share it with the team.

I will share mine later, but I wanted to see what everyone else came up with.

Bonus--where is your favorite place to stay at WDW?

 

[ougrad86]

Poor DS for having to wear a mask Why does he have to wear it?
My DS8 just got his spacers put in and will need an expander for a bit before the braces go on.

DS has a bit problem, so the mask is to help align his jaw. He is also wearing an expander as well, and the braces. It was a severe underbite. Luckily, we were able to get the expander in before the palate fused, so able to crank it apart a little bit.

His pediatric dentist put me off for years, I kept on asking her doesn't he need braces and she kept on saying he was fine! Finally got frustrated and took him to my dentist, who diagnosed the underbite and referred us to the orthodontist. He is great, and I am hoping we can get it taken care of now. If not, he might have to have surgery down the line , once his growth stops. I can't believe she put us off for so long. He should have had them when he was your son's age.

QOTD Sunday, January 15
Give your self a complement. Ideally, I'd love to see three complements. But one catch. The complements cannot contain the following words: Mom, wife, friend, listener, daughter (you get the picture).
Did you find this easy or hard? How did you feel?

Bonus: If you could be any character for the day who would you be and why?

I have nice eyes.
I am really good at helping people where I work
I am a great trip planner, very organized and help iron things out so no surprises

This was hard. I was going through the replies as I was trying to think of what to say, it took awhile. But I get compliments at work, so know I do well there, and DH actually told me I do a great job planning our trips!

Character of the day...my fav is Bambi, but I don't think I would want to be a deer for a day! I am most like Belle, but I like Rapunzel, she has a bit of fire in her! If in costume, Chip or Dale, I just love those guys. They look like they have so much fun!

Hope your DS is feeling better! Just to clarify--I am a Colts fan (and I like the Bengals, too.) We actually love college football more than professional and are HUGE SEC football fans and after hearing about Tebow for years while he was at Florida, we are soooooooo over him. That is why I was cheering on the Patriots yesterday! They looked amazing! My DH is from Wisconsin and he and my son are diehard Packers fans. (Though they will both cheer on the Colts and the Bengals). So it will be all about the Packers today at our house! (DH just hung out his Packers flag!)

I am a big college football fan too, but Big 12 is my conference. The SEC does have awesome teams though - they beat us too often! But so sick of Tebow as well. Don't watch pro very often, but am a Packer fan - born and raised in Wisconsin, just bought my mom the stock for Christmas! She's a fan as well, watches and follows them avidly - the exact opposite of what she felt about football when I was growing up. Don't see the Packers out here often, but saw yesterday's game - bummer. Would have loved to see them in the Super Bowl again.

Today I have also reached my minigoal I set for myself and my BMI is now less then 30!

Yah on reaching your minigoal! I do that as well, to make things more attainable.

When you got your walking shoes did someone look at how you walk or how your old shoes were wearing? It might be worth a trip to a good running store just to see what they think.

Just got shoes myself today, for walking not for running. They will be broken in for our trip. Went to a running store as well, they measured my pressure (sort of like the balance test on the Wii Fit) and then put me on the treadmill. I pronate as well, so got some shoes that should help with that.

They are kind of a gray and silver, but have electric violet lightening (on the box) for laces and accents. Usually I just go with white walking shoes, this is a little different for me!

QOTD Monday, January 16th
Do you have any exercise planned for this week?
Bonus--What is your favorite time to visit WDW or DL?

I usually do exercise when I have time, since I do it at home. Ideal is to do something everyday, even if just yoga. I skipped Sunday, but did Saturday and today. Will do it this week as time allows, should have some since DS leaves school early, so I can go straight home after I leave work. Except for tomorrow, have hair appt . Nice way to relax after a day at work.

Favorite time to visit is beginning of March or end of October. The weather seems perfect, and I like MNSSHP in October. However, we are going in April this year, which is our spring break, so the kids (and us!) can have a full week (but I am worried about those crowds; luckily we will have FOTL at Universal). But I would also like to go some year mid-December (before the crowds) or right after New Years so I can see the holiday decorations. Don't like the heat of summer, so don't visit then.
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Went out walking (cold!), then decided to buy shoes. So I have a good pair that will be broken in for our April trip. Got new socks too. Trying to avoid blisters that have become way to common on these trips. DS got a second pair of shoes for track, so he can alternate.

He has been wearing the mask almost the whole weekend, except when eating and when we went out today. He said I did not have to call the dentist today, he is getting used to it, like I assumed he would. I know he is not happy with it, but we are both looking toward the big picture - his bite improving and his smile coming back. Right now he will not smile because it does not look "right", hoping he will start smiling again once they come off.

Pretty good day. Having one packet of oatmeal seems to hold me, so cutting down to that in the morning, that'll give me a few extra points. Not eating almonds as often either, 5 points a pop, may be why I am having a harder time this go round. I hope that won't cause problems with my cholesterol. Still taking my fish oil.

Had a candy bar for lunch . Only thing we had on hand besides bananas (which I also grabbed) when we ran out the door to make it to the store. Then went to IHOP, and was so good! They have Skinny & Fit, and got a good veggie omlet with eggbeaters and a side of fruit. Dottie has it at 8.5 points, and it was really good! Still under my points for the day, so I feel pretty good about it.

Time to get together lunch and dinner for tomorrow - back to work! Maybe just something simple for dinner since I get home late tomorrow, but can start prepping for a crock pot for Wednesday. Want to get started using it again, and it will be a good time since DS will be getting home early since it is exam week, and he can check on it. The times always seem to be 6-8 hours, I leave at 7 and do not get back until 5:15 at the earliest...so always looking for something over 10 hours.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Carol

 

[dvccruiser76]

Here we celebrate our progress and recognize our superstars.

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


First some stats

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

LOSERS:
Current Participants-------------77!
not reporting in for 1 week-----13
not reporting in for 2 weeks----8
not reporting in for 3 weeks----0
Excused--------------------------0
weigh ins-------------------------56
gains-----------------------------6
maintains------------------------4
losses----------------------------41
new or returning members ----5


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 2!
This week’s group loss = 78.3 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.72 %
Total group weight loss so far 184.8 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 72 participants we had sign up for our start week on January 1st)
78% (this includes the Losers, Maintainers and Excused people!). Let's keep sending those weights people!


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

Now let's get to the good stuff. Who were our superstars of week 2?

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 2 Superstars!!
#10- 1.40% - amykathleen2005
#9- 1.44% - dvccruiser76
#8- 1.52% - phorsenuf
#7- 1.61% - vitfamily
#6 - 1.66% - Rose&Mike
#5- 1.73% - cjdj4
#4- 1.83 - mommyof2Pirates
#3- 1.98% - dizzydrop
#2- 2.05% - happysummer
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 2 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 3.03% - frndshpcptn

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

Have a healthy day!
Congratulations frndshpcptn two weeks in a row!!!

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

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

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

or we have a medium version

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

and we have a small version

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


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

 

[Mary•Poppins]

QOTD Tuesday, January 17th
One thing I have been working on is coming up with a positive affirmation. Whether it be about weight loss, or life in general.

So back to those voices in your head. We worked on compliments. Do you have a positive affirmation for when you are having a bad day, struggling or just need a mental pick me up? If you feel comfortable, share it with the team.

I will share mine later, but I wanted to see what everyone else came up with.

Bonus--where is your favorite place to stay at WDW?

I always think that tomorrow is another day. It will be better when I get a good night sleep. Usually that helps.

I have stayed at the Poly, French Quarters and All Star Music. My is the Poly ... so far. I would love to stay at the Grand Floridian some day.

Just replying early for a day off tomorrow. I will catch up on Wednesday.

Hope you are feeling better Rose.

 

[dvccruiser76]

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

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

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

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

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

We have done 2 out of 21 weeks, so the challenge is 10% complete.



#1hoosierfan - 16.00
4Holidays - 14.00
amykathleen2005 - 17.95
bellerunner - 0.00
buzz5985 - 5.40
CaliforniaDreaming - 20.00
cjdj4 - 13.85
clhcpaca - 0.00
Disneyluvr - 3.33
dvccruiser76 - 35.56
EDuke98080 - 0.00
frndshpcptn - 43.64
grumpyskirtgirl - 10.20
happysummer - 10.00
ilovefh - 0.00
JacksLilWench - 21.33
jenanderson - 7.69
jillbur - 24.00
Jujubee227 - 17.33
Keli - 0.00
kitchensinkguy - 16.67
liesel - 18.29
linnell - 6.67
LuvBaloo - 6.67
luvpoohandcompany - 25.00
mackeysmom - 12.50
Mary.Poppins - 32.50
melmar136 - 25.64
MickeyMagic - 0.00
mommyof2Pirates - 28.00
mommytomaggie - 0.00
MoonFaerie - 10.00
my3princes - 18.00
ougrad86 - 8.33
PFlo - 0.00
phorsenuf - 6.00
pooh2001 - 0.00
quasar4legs - 9.86
Rose&Mike - 30.65
Scraggy - 12.00
SettinSail - 0.00
shellebelle76 - 11.20
simpilotswife - 16.57
Tink rules - 2.11
trinaweena - 0.55
VirataMama4 - 11.32
vitfamily - 21.33
wickey’s friend - 0.00



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

 

[dvccruiser76]

This week's winning team with 33.95% is Team Mickey!!

Team Donald came in with 23.90% for the week!

Additional stats for the week!!!!

frndshpcptn won for Team Donald with 3.03% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!

Congrats to OctoberBride03 who was Mickey's Team winner with 2.64%!

Team Donald lost 78.3 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 73.3 pounds this week

Team Donald leads the Total Weight Loss with 184.8 pounds, and Team Mickey is not far behind with 181.0 pounds so far

Both teams together have lost 365.8 pounds!!!! Amazing!

Keep reading, keep posting and most of all keep losing and continue learning!!!!

Have an OP week