Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[GoofyPredsFan]

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Good Monday morning

Question of the Day
What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?
What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?
It does not have to do with doing the BL.
Have a happy and healthy day

I would have to say that I really dread vaccuming the stairs! I actually like vaccuming the floors, just not the stairs. But I do it once a week because I love how nice they look when it's done.
One thing I LOVE doing during the week is watching General Hospital! I'm 40 years old and have been watching it since I was born. Literally!! It's "my" time, and my family knows it. But they are all familiar with the characters and it cracks me up when they discuss what is happening with me!!

 

[pjlla]

Well.... it appears that the Dis is finally moving faster, but now I'm on a really slow network..... I may end up having to pop off quickly, as I am at school today.

:Good for you! That is a great meal on the go. That is our go to emergency meal in this house as well. Gotta love WW flex points cause you CAN have two extra points of chicken. Skinny cow ice cream cones are so good. I might just have to go and buy some.


We don't do the rotisseri chicken very often as DS is allergic to poultry, but it is definitely a helpful last minute meal for the rest of us!

I shop every Sunday with DD. I love to grocery shop. I go through phases where I plan and coupon hard to no coupons and a skeleton of a plan. I try to have 4 meal planned. There are only 3 of us so no matter how small I make the meal there seems to always be leftovers. I might only make 2 or 3 meals if we have to eat a lot of leftovers. We eat out on Friday nights and many Sat. nights.
Have great day everyone!

Do you ever freeze the leftovers and have "your choice" nights??

P, They have these amazing scrap weekends by a group called Croptopia! The weekends are a little pricey but sooooo worth it! I went to one with my friend Tara 2 years ago in Mystic, CT. Cropping room open 48 hours, all meals, access to cricut machines, give aways...so much fun to crop in your pjs!! The only thing is that you have to find a free weekend! I'm attending a 3 day crop in historic Lambertville, NJ at a B&B in february with 3 cropping friends...we only do this once a year but it is soo worth it!


That sounds like SO MUCH fun! I've attended the CKC conventions here the last few years and met some amazing DIS friends through that, but I think that the classes are only so-so and I enjoy the crop times more. But most folks come for the classes, so I've always ended up at the crops alone. But I certainly get lots done since I have no one to talk to!!

As for breakfast, I made this oatmeal bake this morning http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/baked-oatmeal-with-blueberries-and.html It was sooooo yummy!! AND only 6 points (211 calories). I served it warm with some Greek yogurt.....YUM! That skinnytaste site is so amazing!

That sounds delish! I have a baked oatmeal recipe I will make occasionally for the kids but the recipe calls for an entire stick of butter, so needless to say I don't make it too often! I've have created a lighter version that I will make for myself occasionally, but still too many points for the average breakfast!

I'm with you with the slow loading pages!!! It's killing me!

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Happy Sunday! Not much going on here. Went out this morning to get the snow off the car so they can clean out my parking space. Weight Watcher was cancelled again this morning....does WW not want me to join? I'm feeling a conspiracy here!! They only have morning meetings on Monday and Tuesday so I will try again on Wednesday! Geez!

While I love the Giants, I do think it is the perfect time to go see B&B 3D while the game is on! I was thinking of trying the new Dine-in theater...dinner and a movie

Have a great day DOnalds!!!

Sorry about WW being closed again. Keep trying! Kids and I made it to B&TB in 3D yesterday afternoon. It was nice. DS claimed he had never seen the entire movie. DD and I enjoyed singing along.... and we didn't bother anyone as the theater was nearly empty.

**GOTTA FLY, kids are coming!@ I'll finish up here later!!!!!**


Kids are gone to art.... I'm back.

I introduced myself over on the main thread but I have now been assigned to Team Donald! I am so very happy to be here. I have not done a BL challenge before and I think this is just what I need!

A little bit about myself: My name is Amanda and I am 30 years old. I have struggled with my weight my whole life but a few years ago, in 2008 to be exact, I got serious and actually put in the effort to lose the weight. I lost a total of 100 lbs (!) over the course of 14 months. I still had about 40 lbs to lose to meet my goal but I felt great! Well, I think after meeting that goal of losing 100 lbs I gave myselfpermission to stop working so hard and so I did not lose anymore weight. However I did keep my weight pretty steady for about a year. Then last year I just got lazy. I have now gained back about 80 lbs of what I lost Now is the time for me to get serious about changing my body and changing my life. For this challenge my goal is to lose 40 lbs as a starting point for my journey.

I have never been to Disney (land or world) and neither has anyone in my family. I grew up in CA so I think that is a crime, really. It was always my parents' dream to take us while we were growing up, but they were never able to afford it. I also have always wanted to take my children. I love Disney! We all love Disney! And this is the year we are doing it! I feel like my kids are at the perfect ages to really enjoy, appreciate, and remember the trip. So we took the plunge and decided this year is THE year!!! We are going to DLR in July (I am booking everything next week!). I want to feel good while at Disney. I want to be in all the pictures instead of avoiding being in pictures. I want to go on every single ride without being afraid I won't fit. I want to be able to walk and walk and walk all day without having to rest (until the kids do anyway). I know I can do this because I have done it before. I WILL do it again.

This trip is very important as my motivator, but really my life is my motivator. I feel like I am always waiting until I lose weight to do something: take family portraits, go on vacation, get married. But no more. I just want to live a healthy life. Now and forever.

Thank you (in advance) for all the support I know I will find here. I am all set to get started. Really, I started a few weeks ago (and have lost 10lbs so far!) but just found this board (which is perfect for me!). So I am starting right in with the challenges. I was very proud of myself this morning. DBF stole the tv before I could get my exercise in (I like to do aerobic type videos), which I would normally use as an excuse. But TODAY I didn't. Today I walked on DBF's treadmill instead for 25 mins, doing just over 1 mile. And that is because I knew I needed to report my challenge accomplishments for this week and I want that 7/7!

I know I am rambling a bit and if you have made it this far, thanks for listening (reading, whatever ) Now for my QOTD: No, I do not grocery shop on the same day, plan my meals, or shop with a list. I really wish I did but I have not organized myself enough to do so. DBF and I are both government-employed social workers who work too much and both have somewhat crazy schedules. Most days we do not even get home until after 6 so dinner is usually something frozen and salads. I am always on the lookout for meals that can be made ahead of time and frozen!

I will try to be as active a member of this team as my schedule allows, and look forward to getting to know you all and going on this journey together!

Welcome aboard! glad to have you with us! You have some exciting things coming up in your life and I can definitely understand wanting to be at a healthy weight to enjoy them.

so heres what i did for dinner last night. Saved enough calories for 6 wings and 2 tbsp of blue cheese dressing. My dh must of told his mom about how challenging this meal was for me because along with the ring bologna and cheese she had for an app she has had a veggie tray. So i nibbled on alot of those and when dinner came i just put on my plate what i could have and stopped there. She did have cake and ice cream so i took a piece of cake which was so small i was done in 2 bites and i had a tiny scoop of pb ice cream. So i did go over calories a bit with dessert. Oerall i think i did ok. And pam yes you would think she would ask what i wanted but thats just how she is.

I didnt do much at all today other than going to the mall and grocery store. I didnt run today. My excuse was it was cold and snowy. It is what it is....an excuse and since this is the no excuse challenge i am ashamed.

I have my plan set for this week and an excuse is not an option.

Ok well i am now gonna concentrate on the football game. Boy these games tonight are such nail biters.

You definitely did the best you could given the circumstances! You should not be bothered by going a bit over calories to enjoy your own birthday cake!

Thank you for the kind words, Pamela It means a lot.

As far as my DM goes, it isn't necessarily anything in the weight-loss area. Just the life-in-general area. When something doesn't go her way, she just takes it out on me by projecting her frustration onto me because I (for instance) didn't put the coffee beans back in the cabinet. And that's what happened Saturday morning. That's really how she's always communicated with me, and it wears your morale down. She does some passive aggressive things that I am a little afraid to confront her on, because I don't know what her reaction will be. And I'm really tired of just being yelled at, so I don't say anything. So for the most part I just ignore her actions when they get like that, and stay away. I'll stop talking about the awkward family dynamic now, haha

I'm afraid I can be a bit like that myself at times. I am frustrated with something around the house and it translates into my communications with my family. I guess none of us has perfect family relationships, right? It is definitely something we all need to work on. And of course, the Mom/Daughter relationship is definitely a touchy one for so many. Just keep working on it.... it is worth it in the long run.
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My new shoes are working out awesome I can't wait to really go running in them! I can't run very far or fast...but I discovered I can run for two minutes without stopping! I will be very excited when I can get to the three minute mark

I also have set a small-term goal for myself. My birthday is in about eight weeks from now, and my friend and I decided to go to Wilmington NC for that weekend. So before then, I want to lose 8lbs...and then eat some cake at the beach!! And when I lose the 8lbs, I will post a picture of me in my super-cute two-piece I can't wait to go!!

WOOOHOO that is a great short-term goal!!

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

During the week I don't like to work. I don't really like my job..... I was never cut out to be a teacher or to work with children. But I can't beat the schedule, so for now I will stick with it. Plus it is nice to be able to say "not" when I want to. For all of you teachers here (and I know that there are plenty), I give you a big round of applause. I don't know HOW you can do it ! I don't think I am a bad sub..... in fact, most teachers really like me and the kids are okay with me (I'm pretty strict though) and I've been doing it for nearly 8 years now, so I am obviously experienced by now. I just don't like it much.

During the week.... when I get a free hour or two, I LOVE to scrapbook! The time is just not there often enough. And I am not happy/comfortable scrapping when I have housework that needs to be done, so of course, that always seems to come first and I often run out of time before I can hit the scrapping table.

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Okay friends! I'm here! I did morning attendance and milk count and got them off to art for the next 40-ish minutes.

DD did NOT have swim practice this morning as, as they were predicting ice and snow starting at 3 am.... so I was figuring on a delayed opening and was going to get in a workout before school. But as it turns out we got NOTHING from the sky and school was on as scheduled, so no workout this morning. I will aim for 30+ minutes on the TM this afternoon before running the kids off to their various evening activities.

I enjoyed B&TB in 3D with the kids yesterday afternoon, but ate a boatload of popcorn. I had kind of figured I would and had saved up all of my Flex points plus a good portion of the day's calories for it, but still.... The movie was sweet. I haven't sat and watched it in full for a long time. It was nice to experience it with the kids on the big screen!

Tomorrow is an early release day for the kids and I promised DS I would take him to see Red Tails (they have been talking about it in Social Studies), but NO popcorn tomorrow! I will plan a healthy snack to bring along. DS will be okay without the popcorn if I let him have a soda as a treat..... I hate to do it, but I will buy him a small one to bring along (12 oz can as opposed to the giant size that they serve at the theater).

Pork is in the crockpot for dinner. I will split the roast and shred half for the kids for pulled pork sandwiches (they love it) and do something else with the other half for DH and myself..... something with less sugar. I may try to make a homemade low sugar bbq sauce for our half and serve it on low carb wraps. Will make a green veggie to go along with this.... need to see what is left in the fridge for fresh veggies.

WEll.... not much else to chatter about. I'm going to finish my coffee and read for a few minutes before I have to dash off and get the kids. We do math until lunch time when they return, so I think it will be a looooooong morning! I really hate math!...........................P

 

[mikamah]

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

I really don't like cleaning my house, and until we got the dog I didn't do it every week.

I love having a lazy weekend morning, taking the dog for a walk, then catching up on the dis, watching tv with ds or playing wii. We do tend to have one every weekend.
I also love watching criminal minds. Ds thought I was crazy a few weeks ago, I looked up to see if it was a new one or repeat, and got so excited it was a repeat so I could go to bed early, and I didn't need to stay up. He was like, "mom, you don't NEED to watch it". But I do.

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

This is a great idea. Very motivating.

Hope you all had a nice weekend. I definitely haven't had as much dis time as I'd like so I figured rather than trying to go back and catch up, I'll start fresh with today's qotd, and at least commit to coming on every morning and answering the qotd. I know from the past too, the more I post, the more successful I am. And I know with Dona as coach this week the qotds will be posted way before I'm up.

Have a great day!!

 

[belledreamer]

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

That's a really cool idea! I may have to steal that one from you...

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

The one thing I really don't like to do is go to work...which I have to go do in a little bit...

I love watching Wipeout! with my parents. It's our favorite show to watch together.

 

[jillbur]

so heres what i did for dinner last night. Saved enough calories for 6 wings and 2 tbsp of blue cheese dressing. My dh must of told his mom about how challenging this meal was for me because along with the ring bologna and cheese she had for an app she has had a veggie tray. So i nibbled on alot of those and when dinner came i just put on my plate what i could have and stopped there. She did have cake and ice cream so i took a piece of cake which was so small i was done in 2 bites and i had a tiny scoop of pb ice cream. So i did go over calories a bit with dessert. Oerall i think i did ok. And pam yes you would think she would ask what i wanted but thats just how she is.

Yay for the veggie tray! And, celebrating with a couple bites of cake and ice cream is good. Sounds like you did a great job preparing for this meal!

Hey Rose, it is me who is running the Superhero Race. It is held outside of Pittsburgh in April. I am very excited for it. And my sons ... they will probably out run me (and I am okay with that) ... but the teasing has started and I actually think they are going to take it more seriously. My goal is to just finish it ... but my real goal is to be able to run the whole think without stopping. I am up to 2 miles straight at this point and I am finding the running is getting a lot easier. I will let you know who beats who in April.

When and where is this race? I'm not terribly far from the Burgh. I'm just curious because I'm starting to look for some races to sign up for and I think it sounds fun! What's the name of the race or does it have a website? Thanks!

You need to go look at all the Maintenance Fee's for all the resorts. Over the life of your contract - this is where you are going to spend most of your money. VB is the most expensive. When I bought mine - I asked what I would have more trouble getting at 7 months - HHI in July or anywhere in WDW at Christmas. I was told HHI in July. So that was part of my decision for buying HHI. At the time, it had one of the cheapest MF too - but that changed over the years - now it's one of the most expensive. BWV is one of the most expensive too. But I pay $117/month for MF total. Not bad for the vacation I have coming up. Disney gives you the option of paying it all up front in January - or spread it out over the year. You always going to find something at 7 months at WDW - just may not be where you want to stay. The only time I have ever had to waitlist was for VB last summer - and that was only for a couple of days before it came through.

HHI beach house is about 1 mile from the resort. There is a bike path, or you can drive your car - there is some spaces under the beach house, plus a small parking lot. They also have a shuttle bus. There is a phone that you call and they shuttle comes in about 5 minutes. Plus Palmetto Dunes has a shuttle bus that you can use too.

If you want to look for me on Facebook - Janis McDonough Shine - I have a couple of pictures on there of HHI and VB.

QOTD - I tend to shop on Sundays - fill the fridge for the week. I only do errands once a week. On Fridays I get the sales papers for the following week, and I will plan my menus around what is on sale for the week. We eat a lot of left overs in my house. I only cook a couple of times a week. So today I made gazpacho, cooked boneless chicken breasts for lunchmeat, made a chicken soup, chicken pot pie, cooked a pork tenderloin with pineapple and red peppers, made 7 grain bread, rolls for DS (holds up better in his backpack) Irish bread for my DF, later in the week I will make a baked ziti with ground turkey I bought. As I was sitting down at 9 PM - I realized - I haven't ironed my clothes for work. The heck with it.

Janis

Thank you for all the info on dvc. Now DH is back at square one that he doesn't think it's worth it. He doesn't want to go to WDW every other year, blah, blah, blah. I am trying to convince him to fly down for Memorial Day weekend (without the kids) and try to rent points from someone (if even possible this late). We won't go to the parks, but just check out the resorts (probably OKW, SSR, and BWV) and maybe go to dinner at a resort and to DTD. I'm not sure I can go to WDW without going to a park, but it would be just he and I, so it may work. And, if we don't go to a park DSs won't be so upset lol. Funny story~DS5 came home from school one day last week and said "Marky's parents went away and he's staying with his grandma. I think you guys should go away." So I said to DH, "Let's go to Disney." and DS5 yells, "NOOOOOOO. I want to go to Disney!" Lol. So funny. I just wish airfare would come down a little!

You cooked more in one day then some people cook all week! Wow!

Good Monday morning

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

Have a happy and healthy day

I really don't like waking up early to go to work. I love the people I work with, but my job is starting to take it's toll on me. I wish I could work part-time. But, I try to enjoy the kids and try to remind myself that some of them are good kids that will be productive members of society one day. The others? I try not to think about where they end up

On a happier note~I love going to the gym and I love reading with my boys. It's so fun to watch them grow up and how much they learn! DS8 loves reading and now he's decided that he doesn't need to read to me anymore. But, I try to make him. DS5 loves to read his reading homework as soon as he runs in the door every Wednesday (It's the only day they have homework. He brings home sight word flash cards, a few poems, and 2 books to read. He's in Kindergarten).

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

This is a great idea. I may do this also!


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Well, my day started off rough. My car wouldn't start (dead battery). Luckily, DH had backed in the driveway and I pulled in forward, so he jumped it this morning. He's off of school today, so he just picked my car up at work to go get a new battery. Unfortunately, he worked a 12 hour shift last night (7p-7a), so he is tired! But, thankfully he didn't have school or we'd all be in a bigger mess!

I'm hoping the rest of my day goes smoother. I am going to the gym later. I will be missing my Monday circuit training class the next 3 weeks DS8 has appointments the next three Mondays. One for the orthodontist to get his expander put in, one for an eye appt, and one for a dermatologist for something on the bottom of his foot (a wart maybe?). So, I'll need to plan my exercise better the next three weeks.

DH just texted me. $117 for a battery and $15 to put it in and dispose of the old one! Yikes! At least it should start from now on lol. It's the original battery from 2005, so I guess I shouldn't complain

I'm off to get ready for my 1st period class (delayed due to counseling class this morning).

Have a magical Monday!

Jill

 

[JacksLilWench]

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.


Have a happy and healthy day

I despise putting away laundry. It's so nonsensical to me...probably because I change into scrubs at work, lol. I actually need to do it tonight!

I loooove watching Biggest Loser this season. It's a brand new love for me, and I can't get enough of it this time around. And every week I go for Team Pink!!

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

Oooo, that's a good idea!! I might have to steal it from you

 

[araes2102]

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

I would have to say I do NOT like having to always do the evening routine around the house (cook dinner, clean, baths and bedtime) by myself every night! DBF is home but unavailable; he works FT and goes to school PT, online in the evenings. So I guess it is understandable that I am in charge during our evenings, but I still don't like it! To be fair, he does try to do the evening routine at least once a week

One thing I LOVE is our family movie nights. Every Friday we have a "picnic" in the living room and watch a movie together. This past Friday was Tangled... again, but only because it was DD and I got to choose The one hard part of this movie nights is that we traditionally make this a "junk food" night, having pizza AND dessert! So now DBF and I try to make our food a little healthier. During Tangled we shared a thin crust veggie Freschetta and a salad while the kiddos had Taco Bell. We don't want to break tradition of letting them splurge on fast food every once in ahwile, helps to make the salads they eat all week go down easier

So I have a Q for you all: How on earth do I quote more than one person at a time??

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

I introduced myself over on the main thread but I have now been assigned to Team Donald! I am so very happy to be here. I have not done a BL challenge before and I think this is just what I need!

A little bit about myself: My name is Amanda and I am 30 years old. I have struggled with my weight my whole life but a few years ago, in 2008 to be exact, I got serious and actually put in the effort to lose the weight. I lost a total of 100 lbs (!) over the course of 14 months. I still had about 40 lbs to lose to meet my goal but I felt great! Well, I think after meeting that goal of losing 100 lbs I gave myself permission to stop working so hard and so I did not lose anymore weight. However I did keep my weight pretty steady for about a year. Then last year I just got lazy. I have now gained back about 80 lbs of what I lost. Now is the time for me to get serious about changing my body and changing my life. For this challenge my goal is to lose 40 lbs as a starting point for my journey.

Welcome!! We are all here to support you!!

karen
a dinner theater sounds awesome. What kind of dinner? Do you have a waiter? Just curious
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so heres what i did for dinner last night. Saved enough calories for 6 wings and 2 tbsp of blue cheese dressing. My dh must of told his mom about how challenging this meal was for me because along with the ring bologna and cheese she had for an app she has had a veggie tray. So i nibbled on alot of those and when dinner came i just put on my plate what i could have and stopped there. She did have cake and ice cream so i took a piece of cake which was so small i was done in 2 bites and i had a tiny scoop of pb ice cream. So i did go over calories a bit with dessert. Oerall i think i did ok. And pam yes you would think she would ask what i wanted but thats just how she is.

I didnt do much at all today other than going to the mall and grocery store. I didnt run today. My excuse was it was cold and snowy. It is what it is....an excuse and since this is the no excuse challenge i am ashamed.

I have my plan set for this week and an excuse is not an option.

Ok well i am now gonna concentrate on the football game. Boy these games tonight are such nail biters.

I actually went to the regular theater since the food options at the dine-in would have taken me way off course for dinner Yes, you do have wait staff and they bring you the actual food to a table in front of you!

ROCK ON!! You ate so well for a difficult situation!! Also, the snow is my downfall...I just want to skip the gym...and I did...no guilt, just a choice that I am not happy with but I am human and will try again today

My new shoes are working out awesome I can't wait to really go running in them! I can't run very far or fast...but I discovered I can run for two minutes without stopping! I will be very excited when I can get to the three minute mark

I also have set a small-term goal for myself. My birthday is in about eight weeks from now, and my friend and I decided to go to Wilmington NC for that weekend. So before then, I want to lose 8lbs...and then eat some cake at the beach!! And when I lose the 8lbs, I will post a picture of me in my super-cute two-piece I can't wait to go!!

Woo Hoo! You better post some pictures from your trip (ok, no need to post you in a bathing suit ~ unless you want to ) I'm absolutely jealous of fun trips with friends!!

QOTD - I tend to shop on Sundays - fill the fridge for the week. I only do errands once a week. On Fridays I get the sales papers for the following week, and I will plan my menus around what is on sale for the week. We eat a lot of left overs in my house. I only cook a couple of times a week. So today I made gazpacho, cooked boneless chicken breasts for lunchmeat, made a chicken soup, chicken pot pie, cooked a pork tenderloin with pineapple and red peppers, made 7 grain bread, rolls for DS (holds up better in his backpack) Irish bread for my DF, later in the week I will make a baked ziti with ground turkey I bought. As I was sitting down at 9 PM - I realized - I haven't ironed my clothes for work. The heck with it.

Bargain hunters - if you are in sizes 14 plus - and there is an Avenue near you - dress pants are on sale 2/$30. I bought several in a smaller size.

Janis

Janis, you are a much better planner than I am!! I wish I had the motivation to do more on the weekends...I'm still planning to plan better...lol!

Good Monday morning


Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

Have a happy and healthy day

I HATE....taking out the trash...no idea why since it all goes into the dumpster in my parking lot. That's why I love that Brian takes out the trash and recycling....sometimes....when I ask him to...lol!

I LOVE....spin class...actually I love the feeling when it is over and I am sweaty and yucky but my heart monitor reads 558 calories burned and then I get to take a much deserved shower!

I am now heading off to work and for the moment I will say I am loving it. Today I get my new office furniture so it will be like christmas morning for me. I have kind of been stagnant with my weight the past few days so I am determined to monitor and think about every bite I take today. I would love to see another good loss this week for some continued motivation.

Have a great Monday

I love new office stuff...I get giddy over new office supplies so I can't even imagine actual furniture!!! Enjoy!!!

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

LOVE!!!! Stealing this!!

I would have to say that I really dread vaccuming the stairs! I actually like vaccuming the floors, just not the stairs. But I do it once a week because I love how nice they look when it's done.
One thing I LOVE doing during the week is watching General Hospital! I'm 40 years old and have been watching it since I was born. Literally!! It's "my" time, and my family knows it. But they are all familiar with the characters and it cracks me up when they discuss what is happening with me!!

LOVE! I hate the stairs too...they just seem to take longer too.
GH was my life in elementary/middle school and some parts of high school. I got back into it in college and now I still catch it now and again. I really should DVR it but I am so involved in so many other shows at night that my DVR will probably explode!

I really don't like cleaning my house, and until we got the dog I didn't do it every week.

I love having a lazy weekend morning, taking the dog for a walk, then catching up on the dis, watching tv with ds or playing wii. We do tend to have one every weekend.
I also love watching criminal minds. Ds thought I was crazy a few weeks ago, I looked up to see if it was a new one or repeat, and got so excited it was a repeat so I could go to bed early, and I didn't need to stay up. He was like, "mom, you don't NEED to watch it". But I do.

This is a great idea. Very motivating.

Hope you all had a nice weekend. I definitely haven't had as much dis time as I'd like so I figured rather than trying to go back and catch up, I'll start fresh with today's qotd, and at least commit to coming on every morning and answering the qotd. I know from the past too, the more I post, the more successful I am. And I know with Dona as coach this week the qotds will be posted way before I'm up.

Have a great day!!

Criminal Minds ROCKS! And yes, you do NEED to watch it

Well, my day started off rough. My car wouldn't start (dead battery). Luckily, DH had backed in the driveway and I pulled in forward, so he jumped it this morning. He's off of school today, so he just picked my car up at work to go get a new battery. Unfortunately, he worked a 12 hour shift last night (7p-7a), so he is tired! But, thankfully he didn't have school or we'd all be in a bigger mess!

I'm hoping the rest of my day goes smoother. I am going to the gym later. I will be missing my Monday circuit training class the next 3 weeks DS8 has appointments the next three Mondays. One for the orthodontist to get his expander put in, one for an eye appt, and one for a dermatologist for something on the bottom of his foot (a wart maybe?). So, I'll need to plan my exercise better the next three weeks.

DH just texted me. $117 for a battery and $15 to put it in and dispose of the old one! Yikes! At least it should start from now on lol. It's the original battery from 2005, so I guess I shouldn't complain

I'm off to get ready for my 1st period class (delayed due to counseling class this morning).

Have a magical Monday!

Jill

Holy crazy Monday!!! Sending you that you day gets better!!!

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The server here at school is driving me NUTS!!! I lost a few replies so I will get back on later to finish!

Beauty and the Beast in 3D.....SO AMAZING! Aside from the fact that it is my all time favorite Disney movie, I was in a huge theater last night for the 6:50 movie ALL BY MYSELF!!! Everyone was watching the Giants game so off I went It was the most relaxing movie experience I have ever had!

Today is kinda a crappy/misty/foggy day in NJ. It makes me want to go back to bed after school...NO, it's a spin night and I will be there!!

Next appointment in the hall...ttyl!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Good Morning Team Donald!! So, I wanted to share an idea that I found yesterday online somewhere...It's a visual motivator. They had two containers, one labeled "Pounds to go" and the other labeled "Pounds Lost". In the Pounds to Go container it had glass stones that each represented a pound that you want to lose. For each pound lost, you move it to the pounds lost container! I made up my own and as of now, I feel so ready to see them move over!!

very cool idea.

I enjoyed B&TB in 3D with the kids yesterday afternoon, but ate a boatload of popcorn. I had kind of figured I would and had saved up all of my Flex points plus a good portion of the day's calories for it, but still.... The movie was sweet. I haven't sat and watched it in full for a long time. It was nice to experience it with the kids on the big screen!

glad you had a great time at the movie with your kiddos. I bet you can cherish that even more now that they are older.

Hope you all had a nice weekend. I definitely haven't had as much dis time as I'd like so I figured rather than trying to go back and catch up, I'll start fresh with today's qotd, and at least commit to coming on every morning and answering the qotd. I know from the past too, the more I post, the more successful I am. And I know with Dona as coach this week the qotds will be posted way before I'm up.

Have a great day!!

starting fresh works. I agree the more I get on here and read along and post the more I am holding myself accountable for my healthier eating and exercise.

DH just texted me. $117 for a battery and $15 to put it in and dispose of the old one! Yikes! At least it should start from now on lol. It's the original battery from 2005, so I guess I shouldn't complain

I had my battery go bad not too long ago to and I was so surprised at how expensive they are. For some reason I was remembering my last battery being like 50 bucks. Not sure if that was just a bad memory on my part or if inflation has occured. I think I paid like 160$ for mine last year.

well the good part it is fixed and i guess the bill could have been worse if it wasnt the battery. I hope the rest of your day goes better.

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Just taking a minute to eat lunch and check in. My new office furniture is in and my new office with a view looks phenominal. I love love love it.

I just ate my lean cuisine panini for lunch and I will have my banana for dessert. I am behind on my water because I havent been at my desk this morning but I am going to focus on finishing up my big bottle by the time I leave. That way I will have 50 oz down by the time I get home tonight.

I am a bit stressed today by work so tonight I will definitely make sure to have some relaxing time at home. I am officially going to put myself in a timeout.

I hope everyone else is having a great day.

 

[VirataMama4]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

We've been moving pretty slow today since today was a "teacher in-service" day for the kids, so no school. DH starts nights today, so this week will be a struggle for us all!


QOTD:
I hate having to do the laundry! I've finally got my 13yr DD doing her own laundry, since I just got so tired of having to go on a search for all her dirty clothes.

I love taking and picking my DS up from pre-k! I enjoy the other moms and the huge hug I get when I pick him up.

 

[jillbur]

So I have a Q for you all: How on earth do I quote more than one person at a time??

At the end of everyone's posts on the right hand side there is a button that says "quote." Next to that is a button that has quotation marks and a plus symbol. Click on that button (the plus button) and it should turn orange. Do that for all the posts you want to quote. At the end of the thread click "post reply" button~or whatever it says. All the quotes will show up.

I actually went to the regular theater since the food options at the dine-in would have taken me way off course for dinner Yes, you do have wait staff and they bring you the actual food to a table in front of you!

Holy crazy Monday!!! Sending you that you day gets better!!!

Beauty and the Beast in 3D.....SO AMAZING! Aside from the fact that it is my all time favorite Disney movie, I was in a huge theater last night for the 6:50 movie ALL BY MYSELF!!! Everyone was watching the Giants game so off I went It was the most relaxing movie experience I have ever had!

My old college roommate lives in an area that has a 21 and over theater. They serve food and alcohol. I would love food options, but it's probably all unhealthy and overpriced.

I'm glad you saw B&TB. I want to see it so bad, but I haven't had the chance.

Thanks for the My day is going great now!

I had my battery go bad not too long ago to and I was so surprised at how expensive they are. For some reason I was remembering my last battery being like 50 bucks. Not sure if that was just a bad memory on my part or if inflation has occured. I think I paid like 160$ for mine last year.

well the good part it is fixed and i guess the bill could have been worse if it wasnt the battery. I hope the rest of your day goes better.

Just taking a minute to eat lunch and check in. My new office furniture is in and my new office with a view looks phenominal. I love love love it.

Well, I guess I can't complain about $117. And when DH brought my keys back to me, it was $117 total (the $15 was included) so that was even better!

Glad you're enjoying the new office furniture!


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School's about over. I'm heading home to hang out with the family and make some dinner before I head to the gym. I'll try to check back later to see who the BL winner is this week. I hope it's Team Donald!

Jill

 

[donac]

Judy I got to see Beauty and the Beast yesterday afternoon. I told dh I was going to see it and he got a little upset that he wanted to go but I am really glad that he didn't. I wasn't along in the theater but it was not packed and I had no one very close to me.

For me it holds a lot of memories and I was crying during the first scene. I worked with the local high school on that show 4 years ago. We were working on Lumiere's costume almost up until opening night. It was the most exciting show I have ever done but it was also the most upsetting show I have ever done. I am glad I am not working with that director anymore but I miss the guy who was the set and costume designer and I think that is why I was crying.

I also cried in the ballroom scene because I can't believe that my ds is going to graduate college in a few months and that was the first movie we ever took him to.

I am glad that I went though. I can't wait to see Finding Nemo. I think that will look amazing in 3d.

 

[Ruthie5671]

Happy Monday Team Donald!

I had a pretty good weekend, but not always eating my most healthy. Hubby and I went to the movies on Saturday night and saw "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close". That was an amazing movie. We shared popcorn and I drank a diet coke. We didn't have extra butter and I didn't eat as much as I wanted to (no diving in head first). I also realized that we eat dinner much later on weekends so that needs a slight adjustment also. Today has been a normal, chaotic Monday.

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

What I don't like? Anything that has to do with cleaning. I just hate it, especially the bathroom! I mean really, can he not aim just a little bit better???

What I love? Morning snuggle time with the hubby. He works third shift and I work during the day. Sometimes it feels like we're just passing each other in the hallway. Weekends give us lots of snuggle time.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[my3princes]

Good Monday morning

We have exams starting on Thursday. I hate review because I do all the work. My highest level has been workingpretty hard but the others don't put in the time that they should. It is going to be a long week.

MaryPoppins Your sons sound just like mine. My older one was on stage, but he was never the lead and my younger one was crew for 4 years and that doesn't count the time he used to come and help me when his brother was preforming.

We had to put our costumes into hiding. Our director was fired 1 1/2 years ago because of problems. He thought that since the school didn't buy the fabric but the FOUNDATION he helped set up bought the fabric he owned them. The foundation was set up to make it easier to get the productions put on. We put some costumes into a local basement that he can't get into. He did take some costumes such as all the Beauty and the BEast costumes and Pirates of Penzance and Gypsy

I love Forum. I saw it a long time ago on Broadway.

Welcome araes2102 this has gotten to be a very talky group.

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

I have taken at times to hating grocery shopping. I don't like being around people who just park in the middle of the aisle and stare at the shelves.

I love going to my yoga class on Thursday night. I wish I could afford more.

Off to work

Have a happy and healthy day

QOTD: Don't like WORK
Like spending time with my family

 

[akhaloha]

Good Saturday morning everyone.

Question of the Day

If you had a day just for yourself and you couldn't be at DW, what would you do?

Have a happy and healthy day.

I would probably spend the day reading. I love to read, but never seem to find the time. I would also love to get a facial - ahhhh to be pampered would be so nice!

Good Sunday morning everyone.

Question of the Day

I usually go grocery shopping on Sunday morning. What day do you grocery shop? Is it the same day every week? Do you plan out your meals ahead of time? Do you shop with a list?

Have a happy and healthy day.

I go to Costco on Sundays to get the bulk of my groceries. I usually go to the Safeway on Fridays after work for the things I can't get at Costco. I only pick up a few things at that store because it's soooo pricy - groceries in Hawaii are outrageous! I think most of the shoppers are the people staying at the Aulani or I'hilani resorts. When I see them with wine, snacks, fruit, milk (milk is crazy expensive here ) I want to tell them they can get it all at Costco or Target for so much less $$, but I don't want to spoil their vacation so I usually keep quiet. I try to plan my meals in advance, but it depends on what's on sale - so sometimes I improvise.

Good Monday morning

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

Have a happy and healthy day

Even though I have a great job and work with really fabulous people, I really wish I could work part-time. I never seem to get everything done around the house that I would like to do and it gets frustrating. Now I have to choose between exercise or a perfect house - I'm choosing exercise!! I know that housework is also exercise, but I do so much better when I set aside the time to complete cardio or strength training.

The one thing I love to do during the week is watching my favorite programs with my family. I really enjoy our time together.


It was a busy weekend and I got so behind on the disboards! My vacuum broke, and I have two dogs! I had to go buy a new one and it is amazing! It's so much better than the one I had before!
I lost another 1.4 last week. That seems to be my weekly number. A loss is a loss, so I am quite pleased!

 

[akhaloha]

Good Saturday morning everyone.

Question of the Day

If you had a day just for yourself and you couldn't be at DW, what would you do?

Have a happy and healthy day.

I would probably spend the day reading. I love to read, but never seem to find the time. I would also love to get a facial - ahhhh to be pampered would be so nice!

Good Sunday morning everyone.

Question of the Day

I usually go grocery shopping on Sunday morning. What day do you grocery shop? Is it the same day every week? Do you plan out your meals ahead of time? Do you shop with a list?

Have a happy and healthy day.

I go to Costco on Sundays to get the bulk of my groceries. I usually go to the Safeway on Fridays after work for the things I can't get at Costco. I only pick up a few things at that store because it's soooo pricy - groceries in Hawaii are outrageous! I think most of the shoppers are the people staying at the Aulani or I'hilani resorts. When I see them with wine, snacks, fruit, milk (milk is crazy expensive here ) I want to tell them they can get it all at Costco or Target for so much less $$, but I don't want to spoil their vacation so I usually keep quiet. I try to plan my meals in advance, but it depends on what's on sale - so sometimes I improvise.

Good Monday morning

Question of the Day

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really don't like to do?

What is the one thing you do during the week that you really love to do?

It does not have to do with doing the BL.

Have a happy and healthy day

Even though I have a great job and work with really fabulous people, I really wish I could work part-time. I never seem to get everything done around the house that I would like to do and it gets frustrating. Now I have to choose between exercise or a perfect house - I'm choosing exercise!! I know that housework is also exercise, but I do so much better when I set aside the time to complete cardio or strength training.

The one thing I love to do during the week is watching my favorite programs with my family. I really enjoy our time together.


It was a busy weekend and I got so behind on the disboards! My vacuum broke, and I have two dogs! I had to go buy a new one and it is amazing! It's so much better than the one I had before!
I lost another 1.4 last week. That seems to be my weekly number. A loss is a loss, so I am quite pleased!

 

[pjlla]

EVening friends! Well, I"ve been on here twice this evening trying to do read and reply.... but it is SO SLOW and I was having trouble doing replies on my Ipad, so I've given up. I'm on the family desktop now, but don't have a ton of time and every page is taking ages to load.

Work day was fine.... it went faster than I thought. Tomorrow I have Bible study. I usually get there early so I will have time to run to the grocery for fresh fruit/veggies before the study. Then I will run to get DS from school, as it is an early release day and I promised him a trip to the movies. Not sure if DD will come along or not.

Dinner was good and quick and easy. Ended up putting asian black bean garlic sauce on DH's portion of the pork roast. It is salty, but much lower carb than the bbq sauce I used for the kids. I had a bit of each for my protein, no carb, sauteed green beans with carmelized onions and sundried tomatoes for a side.

I've had a really low Point day today, which is good after the popcorn craziness of yesterday!

I was hoping to do some scrapping tonight, but I'm out of photos! I officially finished my Mother/Son 2010 WDW album yesterday (WOOHOO!) and it's time to order photos for the next project!

Off to look at pictures!..................p

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Donalds!

I had quite the short day today. I woke up when my 3rd alarm went off at 8:15 AM and by 9:15, I was asleep again. I didn't wake up until 1:15 PM. I didn't eat at all until almost 4:30 PM. to all. So, I've basically been up for less than 7 hours.

I wondered if it was the meds, but I just got off the phone with my doctor and he highly doubts that the meds are making me sleep that much. I mentioned how I don't have any caffeine in my diet and you should have heard the sound he made. I guess I better start having some caffeine in my diet.

I don't drink coffee, but I love tea. I will start adding a cup to my morning routine. Someone else suggested that I try different things to keep me from napping. One of her ideas: exercise. I'm laughing because I require much less sleep (aka no napping) when I exercise. I even mentioned that to my doctor. I definitely need to add exercising back into my routine.

My goals for tomorrow are:
- wake up at the first alarm.
- have a nap-free day.
- exercise for 30 minutes.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

You still have time to submit Healthy Habits points!

 

[melmar136]

just caught up after not being on for a few days, and with the slowness I hope this works!

Yesterday was a bad eating day. My ex in-laws invited me and DD over to watch the football game. (yes, you read that right...EX in-laws! They like me more than their son since we divorced!) My ex mil is a fantastic cook, and she had a ton of snacks. I tried not to eat too much, except for this caramel popcorn she makes. We tell her she is evil for making it. It is one of those things that once you start eating, you just can't stop. She doesn't know I am trying to lose weight, and she knows how much I love it, so I can't fault her for doing it. She sent me home with a big bag of it, which I am going to bring to a friend's. I woke up at 2:30 this morning, feeling sooo sick to my stomach. I layed there feeling sick until I got up to take some Tums at 4:30, and finally fell back to sleep right before the alarm went off at 5. DD had today off from school, so I decided to stay home too. I felt sick off and on all day. My body is punishing me for eating that crap yesterday! It is saying, "hey! I thought we were eating healthier!!!"

I didn't eat much at all today, so that is good. Maybe that will make up for blowing it yesterday. And, I made a very interesting dinner...skate wing. It's a ray, and tasted like a mild, flaky white fish. They were cooking up samples at Wegman's yesterday and after trying it, I bought some. Only 90 calories in 3.5 ounces too!