Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[VirataMama4]

I did our taxes today and they've already been accepted! We'll have our refund in time for our move and our big Disney trip.

We have just 45 days till the movers get here and I've really fallen behind my destashing, so I've really gotta pick it up! I'm going to make a plan tomorrow, and by golly I'm gonna stick to it!

I hope everyone had a great Monday!

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Good evening!

I also had a "bad" eating day yesterday. I wanted chocolate soooo bad. When dh ran to Walgreens to pick up a prescription I had him get a box of brownie mix. I swear I was eating that batter like it was my JOB! Of course by the time the brownies were baked, I didn't want any of them.

Got back on track today though and will be pretty far below my calorie allowance, (thanks to the killer plyo workout) so hopefully that will make up for yesterday.

QOTD -

my least favorite part of the week is folding the boys' laundry. It feels like it takes forever to match up all of those little socks!

My favorite part of each day is when I walk into daycare, and the boys come running into my arms. I also love rocking my 2 year old right before bed each night. We whisper "I love you," to each other while we rock. It make my heart smile!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

karen
we had similar weather today too and it made me want to just lay in bed all day. I hope you made it to your spin class.

akhaloha
1-2 lbs a wk is a healthy loss so i would say you are doing an excellent job. What kind of vaccum did you buy? We have a lab and after we got him we went through 2 vaccums. Then we got a dyson. Its now been 7 years and it still runs as good as the day we bought it. Completely worth the cost.

pam
What a great feelingg it is when a scrapbook is finished. I bet it looks great. I would love to get into scrapping again one day soon.

cc
wow now thats what i call sleeping in. I bet the exercise will help you to not feel so tired. If that doesnt help let me know and i can loan you my kids. They wont let you sleep in ever again

melmar136
Ray fish? Like sting ray???? Now that is interesting. Glad it was tasty.

I made italian wedding soup tonight. Used fatfree low sodium broth and 98% fat free ground beef. It was delicious and the perfect meal on a cold rainy night.

My dh went with a friend to here some guy that is affiliated with the eagles speak. I am hoping he gets home by 830 so i can go run at the gym.

Now its time to start the bedtime rituals with the boys.

Talk to you tomorrow

 

[jillbur]

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.

Oh goodness...I teared up just reading this. I guess when people says kids grow so fast, it's true!

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.

I want to see this sooooo bad. It looks like it will make people appreciate life. That's the kind of movie I need right now. DH is an action/scary movie type. Rise of the Apes just showed up from Netflix

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.

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! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

Just out of curiosity, how much is a gallon of milk? DH and I were dicussing it. He thinks $6-7. I hate when he's right...so I'm hoping he's wrong for my sake and yours

Boy, people are having all kind of things breaking this week! Isn't it funny how things like a new vacuum can make us so excited? It's those little things.

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.

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

The dis has been so much better for me today. I couldn't do anything Fri or Sat without it taking 45 minutes just to load a page.

Glad to hear you finished your album. I bet it looks awesome!

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!

Hmmm...I've never heard of skate wing. Time to google it!


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DH and I are catching up on some dvr'd shows. Then I'm going to bed early tonight. I'll catch up tomorrow!

Jill

 

[belledreamer]

Fairly smooth day at work today. It's always harder to eat right on days I have to work, but I managed to get up in time to have Special K for breakfast and make myself a turkey sandwich on wheat with a low fat cheese stick and two servings of grapes.

Eating 5 servings of fruit and veggies has really been a challenge for me. I remember several days where fruit and veggies didn't even come into the picture (Not that my mom didn't try, I just didn't want to eat it) but I've really been making an effort to try and do better about that. Having the strawberries and grapes already prepped has been a massive help; just have to take it out of the fridge and eat. Already looking forward to the bowl of strawberries I'm gonna have later. Yummy!

Spent 35 minutes on the exercise bike and 25 on the treadmill yesterday at the gym so I'm really pleased about that. Legs are pretty sore today though so I think I'll do a little Just Dance instead tonight. Need to get some cleaning and laundry done too before my day of rest and relaxation.

Another victory today too! I fit into the smallest spot on my belt today! I haven't fit in that size since I got that belt!

 

[cjdj4]

Hello Donalds! Happy Monday! So I was tested by bagels today My co-worker and person I share my office with was having the elementary teachers in our office all day for PD. She brought in Panera bagels for them. She had asiago cheese bagels and honey walnut cream cheese. Every time I walked into my office I could smell them calling me. The last time she did this in Nov. I ate 2 asiago bagels loaded with cream cheese. Today, I ate 1/2 of one with 2 teaspoons of cream cheese. I put it in my log and did not eat any other lunch. Boy was I starving by dinner, but I made it.

I went to the Hot Air Ballooning festival last summer, explored my state parks, and found out about this thing called Geocaching (still haven't really figured it out yet.) I also keep up with the latest WDW news on MouseSteps, DIS, Screamscape, and Allearsnet so when I do plan a vacation I know what I want to do when. I hope these suggestions help ease the pain a bit

If you figure out geocaching will you fill me in?

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!

Welcome!

I did it years ago and am still a lifetime member. I loved the prepackaged food and my counselor is very nice. I'm very picky with my food and about half of it I really did not love and would pass it over in the freezer so I only did the pick your own menu and got only what I wanted in the end. I never felt pressured. Last year when I went back I just really had a hard time cooking for my family then sitting down t my frozen dinner. I went for the cooking healthier meals and portion control in order to eat w/ my family again.

That's tough. I don't think I could watch my family eat yummy food while I ate a frozen dinner. I bet you happier with the way you are eating now.

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.

You did great!

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.

What is the superhero race? How far is it? Was it you talking about dressing up in a superhero costume? Sorry, I just want to make sure I don't confuse anyone.

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!!

Great plan!

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.

Thank you for this

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
What a jerk!Nice way to put the kids first.


Ok well.....I have the same answer for both...WORK. I hate going there because I would just rather be home all day doing all the other things I love to do like, sleep, watch tv, play with the kids, etc. But in the same sense I love love love my job. I always have and Im sure I always will. It just really requires alot of hardwork, stress, and thinking.

Me too, I love my job, but I hate that I have to work. Thinking is good, It keeps your mind active

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!!

Awe, I used to watch. I started watching when Luke and Laura got married.

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

What do you mean by your choice? Like we all get a night where we pick out something we want? Hmmmm...nope. I shop so I get to pick Actually, I am curious, how do you make this work?

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.

I think you are right about that

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

What is wipeout?

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!

Seriously, why do we need clean clothes?

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

Awe, that is sweet. Such a nice idea. Thanks for sharing.

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!

How fun, was the movie theater empty, too? Is this the first time you ever went to a movie alone?

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.

Yay for new office furniture. That is like Christmas for grown ups.

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.

Awe, that is so sweet! I bet he loves it when you get there too!

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.

Sometimes a cry at a movie like that for all the reasons you had to cry was cathartic. Was it?

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.

How was it? I am not sure I am ready for 911 movies. I know it's been 10 years, but I could barely get through the memorial stuff this past Sept. I might try to read the book.

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

LOL! Short and sweet!

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!

Great job on the loss! How old was your last vacuum? We bought a new one last year and it was scary what came up

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.

Wow! maybe you are making up for lost sleep? Can I trade with you? Will you be up all night now?

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. W

That is so cool! How nice that she treats you and your DD so well.



QOTD:
I hate the dishes especially pots and pans.

I love tucking DD in every night. She is my big girl, but she is my baby too. We have a ritual that I love

 

[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-------------79!
not reporting in for 1 week-----8
not reporting in for 2 weeks----10
not reporting in for 3 weeks----8
Excused--------------------------1
weigh ins-------------------------52
gains-----------------------------7
maintains------------------------7
losses----------------------------36
new or returning members ----2


Biggest Loser Fall Challenge Week 3!
This week’s group loss = 65.0 pounds!
Average percentage of weight lost 0.63 %
Total group weight loss so far 252.6 pounds!

AWESOME!

Retention Rate (compared to the 72 participants we had sign up for our start week on January 1st)
74% (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 3?

The WISH Biggest Loser Spring Challenge Team Donald Week 3 Superstars!!
#10 - 0.95% - klmrph
#9 - TIE - 0.97% - Luvbaloo & Scraggy
#8 - 1.05% - melmar136
#7 - 1.06% - dizzydrop
#6 - 1.23% - luvpoohandcompany
#5 - 1.45% - jenanderson
#4 - 1.60 - Disneyluvr
#3 - 1.83% - pooh2001
#2 - 2.98% - Jubilee
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Team Donald Spring Challenge Week 3 Biggest Loser is:
#1 - 4.19% - happysummer

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 happysummer!!!

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!

 

[cjdj4]

I did our taxes today and they've already been accepted! We'll have our refund in time for our move and our big Disney trip.

That is wonderful!

I also had a "bad" eating day yesterday. I wanted chocolate soooo bad. When dh ran to Walgreens to pick up a prescription I had him get a box of brownie mix. I swear I was eating that batter like it was my JOB! Of course by the time the brownies were baked, I didn't want any of them.

OMG, this had me rolling. I resemble this scenario.

I made italian wedding soup tonight. Used fatfree low sodium broth and 98% fat free ground beef. It was delicious and the perfect meal on a cold rainy night.

Oh that is my favorite. Do you add any veggies at all?

Just out of curiosity, how much is a gallon of milk? DH and I were dicussing it. He thinks $6-7. I hate when he's right...so I'm hoping he's wrong for my sake and yours

I know you didn't ask me, but I figured I would weigh in. A half gallon of organic milk is $4.00 here in Tampa. I have no idea what a gallon of regular milk costs, but I am going to look next time.

Eating 5 servings of fruit and veggies has really been a challenge for me. I remember several days where fruit and veggies didn't even come into the picture (Not that my mom didn't try, I just didn't want to eat it) but I've really been making an effort to try and do better about that. Having the strawberries and grapes already prepped has been a massive help; just have to take it out of the fridge and eat. Already looking forward to the bowl of strawberries I'm gonna have later. Yummy!

That sounds yummy! I have that problem as well. I would love to hear what others suggest.

 

[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 3 out of 21 weeks, so the challenge is 14% complete.



#1hoosierfan - 19.33
4Holidays - 19.00
amykathleen2005 - 25.64
areas2102 - 0.00
bellerunner - 0.00
buzz5985 - 10.80
CaliforniaDreaming - 26.67
cjdj4 - 15.77
clhcpaca - 2.00
Disneyluvr - 13.33
dvccruiser76 - 24.44
EDuke98080 - 0.00
frndshpcptn - 34.55
grumpyskirtgirl - 24.49
happysummer - 21.43
ilovefh - 0.00
JacksLilWench - 21.33
jenanderson - 20.51
jillbur - 36.00
Jubilee - 15.15
Jujubee227 - 17.33
Keli - 0.00
kitchensinkguy - 14.29
liesel - 18.29
LuvBaloo - 13.33
luvpoohandcompany - 35.00
mackeysmom - 17.50
Mary.Poppins - 34.50
melmar136 - 35.90
MickeyMagic - 10.84
mommyof2Pirates - 31.33
mommytomaggie - 0.00
MoonFaerie - 5.56
my3princes - 18.00
ougrad86 - 15.00
PFlo - 0.00
phorsenuf - 6.00
pooh2001 - 12.50
quasar4legs - 10.43
Rose&Mike - 30.65
Scraggy - 16.20
SettinSail - 0.00
shellebelle76 - 11.20
simpilotswife - 16.57
Tink rules - 2.11
trinaweena - 4.92
VirataMama4 - 15.09
vitfamily - 24.33
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 17.31% is Team Mickey!!

Team Donald was not far behind with 15.0% for the week!

Additional stats for the week!!!!

happysummer won for Team Donald with 4.19% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!

Congrats to lisah0711 who was Mickey's Team winner with 2.61%!

Team Donald lost 65.0 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 36.9 pounds this week

Team Donald leads the total weight loss with 252.6 pounds and Team Mickey has lost a total of 222.7 pounds!

Both teams together have lost 475.3 pounds!!!! Amazing!

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

Have an OP week

 

[ougrad86]

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?

I don't have a specific day to go grocery shopping. DH goes over the weekend to WalMart (I will not set foot in our local WalMart) and buys staples and treats for himself. I have a running list on my phone, and go after work sometime during the week. It is usually a dash since I have to pick up DS after track.

I look at a few recipes a week, and will pick up the ingredients for those in addition to our regular groceries. Saw a good looking one on WW today for African Meatloaf. Sounded quite intriging!

You know I"ll be praying for you Deb. It would be a great thing to have this job in place before the current one is done..... and would give you some peace of mind when you go to Hawaii. Would they be okay with that vacation time I assume??

You could make it part of your negotiations. I had to go to a family reunion 1 1/2 months after I started. And on top of that, my stepfather passed away (we were estranged, but my mom needed my help), so I ended up taking more time than they had planned for - they were good about it though, it is a very family-oriented company.

I've had that issue several times lately. Yesterday early morning (after workout and before shower) I was reading and clicking on the multi-quote and got to the last page I needed to read. But the page refused to load.... so I went to take a shower and never made it back here! I went from shower to breakfast to basketball game to swim meet to late dinner here at home to a bit of tv with the kids to bed!! Never sat down again to see if the page ever loaded!

Yeah, I think if that happens to me, I'll copy and paste it to a word document then stick it all back on again when I get back to it. It takes so long to ready through and write replies, and I'm really bad about it!

Your friend needs to make up her own mind about what plan she wants to do. Letting her husband decide or bully her into making a choice based on his decision will NOT work for her! That kind of thing makes me....

I agree completely. It might be cultural on his part - he is middle-eastern, but he has been in this country since he was a teen! I don't know if she is really ready to commit though. Today someone had a birthday and she came back with what my boss described as a turtle cake (chocolate with pecans and caramel). Looked delish - but momentary enjoyment, so I turned my back and kept on working...I knew it would not be welcome to bring it up. She keeps on getting the snacks and then complaining how hard it is to lose weight where we work. But I lost 55 pounds, and indulged occassionally! Everything in moderation!

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!

Welcome Amanda Congrats on the weight loss, and you are right, you can go it again. I'm losing back some of what I regained, and hope to go a little further this time.

I hear you on the always waiting to lose weight to do things. It felt like I was always waiting, and started so many diets that eventually sputtered out. But my motivation has been pretty good the last few years, and although I may stop and regain some, I start up again and lose more. I may not make my goal weight, but I am so much healthier now, and I'm not waiting anymore (although I still don't like having my picture taken, but not because I'm overweight).

I did it years ago and am still a lifetime member. I loved the prepackaged food and my counselor is very nice. I'm very picky with my food and about half of it I really did not love and would pass it over in the freezer so I only did the pick your own menu and got only what I wanted in the end. I never felt pressured. Last year when I went back I just really had a hard time cooking for my family then sitting down t my frozen dinner. I went for the cooking healthier meals and portion control in order to eat w/ my family again.

Someone else brought that up - how could you learn to eat if it is all partitioned out for you?

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.

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 hate housework, do not like cleaning at all. Amazing feeling of accomplishment, but the actual doing is a pain.

I love to sit down at the computer and do some genealogy, but don't get time much anymore. Like planning for trips as well, although this might be the last one for awhile Next year we start the college visits, and will probably be using spring break and any breaks for that.

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 really great idea! I have some large colored stones somewhere, I might just set this up!

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 used to be hooked on As The World Turns for over 25 years, blame my MIL! Once we got a VCR, I started taping in daily, then using the DVR. It ended a couple of years ago, and I got 4 hours a week of my life back. I am determinded not to get hooked again...I don't have the time!

The server here at school is driving me NUTS!!! I lost a few replies so I will get back on later to finish!
It is probably the boards. They have been giving lots of people issues lately.

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!

I considered going, but decided against it. However someone mentioned Nemo - that would be awesome in 3D. I love movie theaters all by myself. I have only enjoyed that a few times.

Had to catch up really quick. DS is still very sick. DH had the day off, took him to the doctor. The quick test did not indicate strep, but they gave him antibiotics for a sinus infection. Today was a teacher work day, so he had off, but he will need to take tomorrow off, was running a fever today. I do not think he could concentrate anyway. He won't be able to run for awhile either, luckily track season has not officially started. He is living on soup and crackers, that is the only thing he feels like eating. I gave him a break from wearing his mask after the doc appt today. He feels miserable enough, and he is not fond of it, although he realizes that the more he wears it the better off he will be in the end.

Still trying to avoid it, but I accidentally picked up a bottle of Dr. Pepper he was drinking thinking it was my bottle of water. There were side by side and I did not look, just grabbed and swigged. Yuk! First I hate Dr. Pepper, but now I will probably catch the cold. But my throat has been feeling a little odd, so I am probably heading for it anyway.

Heading to be early tonight. Maybe a good night sleep will help.

Night all.

Carol

 

[buzz5985]

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!

The did a week last summer of no WDW - believe it or not it was pretty easy. We did go to DTD a lot, and lounged around the pool at the Marriott (I had a week of my DF timeshare I traded)

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!

Believe me - I only cook so much on the weekend, so I can have during the week off from it. I don't want to get back in the habit of eating out all the time - spending money - then I couldn't go on vacation!!!

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!

Another shift worker here - it's a tough lifestyle.

I did our taxes today and they've already been accepted! We'll have our refund in time for our move and our big Disney trip.

We have just 45 days till the movers get here and I've really fallen behind my destashing, so I've really gotta pick it up! I'm going to make a plan tomorrow, and by golly I'm gonna stick to it!

I hope everyone had a great Monday!

That's good news. I don't even have half of the forms I need to file!!!

Just a quick answer - I don't like going to work at night - it was fine when DS was little so he didn't need day care - but it's getting really old. I do love all the time I have to myself during the week though. Another double edged sword!!!

Congratulations to all the losers!!!

Janis

 

[Mary•Poppins]

Good Monday morning

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.

That is awful about the director! We have co-directors and have been with the musical for 13 years. I have only been helping for the last 4. I have to say they are wonderful.

You also put on Beauty and the Beast. We did it last year. It is a moving musical itself ... but on top of your son graduating, I would be crying too.

My oldest is graduating this year ... but the musical is a comedy so I am sure I will be crying and then laughing ... then crying, then laughing. (People will probably think I am losing it. )

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 hate the whole evening routine. It is the hurrying, running, trying to get everything in that needs to be done. As my children have gotten older, it just gets more busy. I just crave evenings we don't have anything to do and can eat a leisurely dinner. I know people tell me I am going to miss all this ... but I am not so sure about that.

I love spending time when my whole family is together ... usually for dinner. It is interesting to hear your children turn into adults and express themselves.

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

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!


Jill, it is called The 4th Annual Superhero Race. It is held at North Park. It benefits abused children. My cousin-in-law works for CFYS and has run in it for the past few years. She said it is a lot of fun. Let me know if sign up for it. I can meet you in person.

Jill

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??

This sounds like a great tradition. I wish I would have done this when my kids were little.

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.

Musicals can be SO stressful ... and I'm not even the person on stage!

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.

I didn't know Nemo was coming out in 3D! I really would like to see that in 3D. One of the funniest scenes is where the fish start talking all the technical talk when the dental patient is getting work done. When this came out, my husband was selling dental products ... he was laughing so hard because he knew everything those fish were saying!

 

[donaldandpirates]

I really need to star checking the boards more often. I'm trying to catch up, so if I missed anyone, I'm really sorry. Thanks, Rose, for coaching last week!

Honestly I feel guilty answering this question...I do have days to myself and I usually have a million things to do for the house. Today I am actually spending the day on the couch in my pjs under my down comforter and watching trash tv. Guilty pleasure....grilled cheese for lunch...

We all need days like that every once in a great while. I hope you were able to rest and enjoy your lazy day!

This week: I lost weight and did all of HH! DS survived mid-terms. And I had a skinny day! One of those days where everything is going well, and you even feel very slim and fit all day...I get those every once in a while - since I am still down almost 50 pounds from where I was at my heaviest, and doing pretty well this time. It is a very motivating feeling.

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Awesome job!!

I had the best week weight loss ever. I guess working out an hour before the kids are up.Then another hour when they are at their activities really paid off. I am so happy and it help with the rest of the crappy week. I worked more than I wanted to. Husband told me we will not be going to DW this year. I look forward to it so much. I live in a crappy awful town and it is my one thing I look forward to. If I still lived in my old town I would not be as upset.
he said maybe we could go to Disneyland for 5 days. But I do not want to offend anyone on here. But I have no interest in ever going their again. Driving long distances is not my idea of a relaxing vacation. Also I found people extremlily rude inside and outside of the parks and the places outside the parks where awful. I refuse to waste any money on something that is full of rude people and most of the vacation is spent in the car with crazy drivers.

I also wanted to run the new Dw race that was my goal, I hate running but \i had so much fun last year in the DW 5 k. That I wanted to do another longer DW race.
Anyway I will stop whinning now it was just disappointing to hear.

I'm so sorry to hear you won't get a trip this year. And I totally understand about not wanting to vacation with rude people and crazy drivers. Who wants that? Hopefully, you can save up and enjoy a REALLY special DW trip next year.

My parent's purchased a new livingroom set and gave us the old one. Since we have a Great room we had room for their old couch and chair in addition to ours. I ordered slipcovers on Overstock for the 2 couches, chair and recliner. The couches and chair are stone blue and the recliner is sage green. I also ordered nesting ottomans in sage green which give us lots of additional storage. We also have a leather computer chair in there, but it literally had no leather left on it. I went to JoAnn's yesterday and found a nice stripped fabric which has the stone blue, sage green and other colors that are in our drapes. I spent last night and tonight covering the computer chair, making throw pillows, a table cloth (greatroom) and pot holders. I think we spent a total of $300, but it is a huge face lift and it doubled our seating space. It feels so cozy

Saving a ton of money on home decorating/improvement is ALWAYS a great feeling!! Post pictures if you are able!

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?

I try to plan around the sales and coupons, but organization has [BOLD]never[/BOLD] been my strong suit. I read this QOTD and thought, "I'd could never be that organized!!!"

Just a bit of "mom" thoughts here. As the Mom of a teenage girl, take my word for it when I say that there are times when NOTHING that is said is the right thing.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I lost one pound last week. I will take it since I was out of town and did not exercise for several days.

One pound is one pound! Every little bit helps.

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 to Team Donald!!!

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.

1. Any housework. Period.
2. I love to watch cooking shows and reading (not for work).

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!!

What a GREAT idea. Thanks for sharing!

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

My DH's family did this all the time when he was growing up. He has fond memories of these family times together.

I did our taxes today and they've already been accepted! We'll have our refund in time for our move and our big Disney trip.

Isn't it great when they are finished well ahead of the deadline? The peace of mind is invaluable -- and I'm sure looking forward to your big Disney trip is a nice bonus too!

Another victory today too! I fit into the smallest spot on my belt today! I haven't fit in that size since I got that belt!

Way to go!!

Congratulations to Team Donald and all of the losers this week!

I didn't do so well this weekend. My DS was sick with a 24-hour stomach bug, and we didn't get much sleep at all. I ended up drinking 2 cans of pop just to stay awake yesterday and had a little more sugar than I should have. I also tend to eat more when I'm stressed out. Uugghh. Today was right back OP, though, and I got my exercise done. Now, if I can just get my work done...
Good night, all!

 

[araes2102]

happysummer won for Team Donald with 4.19% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!

Team Donald lost 65.0 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 36.9 pounds this week

Team Donald leads the total weight loss with 252.6 pounds and Team Mickey has lost a total of 222.7 pounds!

Both teams together have lost 475.3 pounds!!!! Amazing!

Go Team Donald and congrats happysummer!!!

 

[akhaloha]

karen


akhaloha
1-2 lbs a wk is a healthy loss so i would say you are doing an excellent job. What kind of vaccum did you buy? We have a lab and after we got him we went through 2 vaccums. Then we got a dyson. Its now been 7 years and it still runs as good as the day we bought it. Completely worth the cost.

Thanks for the motivating words! I bought a Hoover Wind Tunnel. I thought about the Dyson, but I'm saving for our trip so I wanted to save the money. Hope it lasts!

Just out of curiosity, how much is a gallon of milk? DH and I were dicussing it. He thinks $6-7. I hate when he's right...so I'm hoping he's wrong for my sake and yours

Jill

At Safeway a half gallon is $5 and a gallon ranges from $8 - $9. It's so much cheaper at Costco - about $5 for a gallon. It took a while for the sticker shock to wear off when we first moved here.

Great job on the loss! How old was your last vacuum? We bought a new one last year and it was scary what came up

Thanks! Our vacuum was almost 9 years old. It's amazing it lasted so long with two dogs and Hawaii's red dirt. For those of you who don't know about Hawaii's red dirt it is a nightmare!! It stains everything. Even if you keep all your windows closed it gets in and leaves a mist everywhere. I love our new vacuum - it was amazing and scary how much it picked up!


I have to apologize for my double posting earlier - I'm not sure how that happened. I waited soooo long for it to post that I must have hit submit twice.

Congrats to all our losers from both Team Donald and Team Mickey!

 

[donac]

Good Tuesday morning everyone.

Well the germs that have been going around my classroom finally hit me. My nose if clogged and my ear hurts.

Congrats to all the losers this week especially happysummer for being our top loser.

Sorry I don't have any time for replys this morning.

Question of the Day

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Lose Weight We Go! Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sleepy, and Sneezy – which Dwarf are you feeling like today and why? (thank you Maria (Worfiedoodles from Team Mickey))

I think this is going to be Sneezy day and then throw in Grumpy since I hate getting a cold.

Off to get a very hot shower to help clear our the sinuses.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

no time for replies this morning but I wanted to say congrats to HappySummer and all the other biggest losers this week. I dont see Team Mickey's win as us loosing because we are all winners. Getting Healthy and loosing weight.......there is no loosing in that right

QOTD: I always love this question. I was sitting here deciding what dwarf I am feeling like today.....at 7am that was a hard decision to make. I was going to say sleepy since I must have reset my alarm clock 10 times this morning but then I sneezed twice. So today I am going with Sneezy. (Am I the only odd person who actually enjoys sneezing) Its such a great feeling.

Ok Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho its off to work I go.

 

[mikamah]

Question of the Day

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Lose Weight We Go! Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sleepy, and Sneezy – which Dwarf are you feeling like today and why? (thank you Maria (Worfiedoodles from Team Mickey))

Grumpy now, Dona since you stole the question from Maria that I was going to steal for my coaching next week. Just kidding. I'm feeling pretty Happy today. I'm heading to work early, so I'll get out early, then hit the grocery store before picking up ds which is always a treat. I took a good long walk with Poko this morning, and jogged for a good part of it. So it's going to be a good day!!

Congrats to Happy summer and all our biggest losers this weeek!!!! Thank you SUe for all you hard work as weightkeeper.

Have a great day!!!

 

[jillbur]

Hello Donalds! Happy Monday! So I was tested by bagels today My co-worker and person I share my office with was having the elementary teachers in our office all day for PD. She brought in Panera bagels for them. She had asiago cheese bagels and honey walnut cream cheese. Every time I walked into my office I could smell them calling me. The last time she did this in Nov. I ate 2 asiago bagels loaded with cream cheese. Today, I ate 1/2 of one with 2 teaspoons of cream cheese. I put it in my log and did not eat any other lunch. Boy was I starving by dinner, but I made it.



If you figure out geocaching will you fill me in?

I broke down and had an asiago cheese bagel on Sunday while my boys were in Sunday school. It was fantastic and it fit in my points somehow!

We geocache. Have you been to the website yet? Basically, people hide containers (some very tiny, some large) and you use your gps to find them. Then, you write your user name in the log and log it online. It's fun to see how many states you get get. Some containers may have little things to trade (lots of happy meal toys or something). My boys love it and call it treasure hunting.

That is wonderful!

I know you didn't ask me, but I figured I would weigh in. A half gallon of organic milk is $4.00 here in Tampa. I have no idea what a gallon of regular milk costs, but I am going to look next time.

Next time I'm at the store I will look and see how much a half gallon of organic is here (western PA).

This week's winning team with 17.31% is Team Mickey!!

Team Donald was not far behind with 15.0% for the week!

Additional stats for the week!!!!

happysummer won for Team Donald with 4.19% this week and was the overall Biggest Loser!!

Congrats to lisah0711 who was Mickey's Team winner with 2.61%!

Team Donald lost 65.0 pounds this week
Team Mickey lost 36.9 pounds this week

Team Donald leads the total weight loss with 252.6 pounds and Team Mickey has lost a total of 222.7 pounds!

Both teams together have lost 475.3 pounds!!!! Amazing!

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

Have an OP week

Congrats to Team Mickey and YAY for TEAM DONALD! We are doing great!
252.6 pounds? That's amazing!

Had to catch up really quick. DS is still very sick. DH had the day off, took him to the doctor. The quick test did not indicate strep, but they gave him antibiotics for a sinus infection. Today was a teacher work day, so he had off, but he will need to take tomorrow off, was running a fever today. I do not think he could concentrate anyway. He won't be able to run for awhile either, luckily track season has not officially started. He is living on soup and crackers, that is the only thing he feels like eating. I gave him a break from wearing his mask after the doc appt today. He feels miserable enough, and he is not fond of it, although he realizes that the more he wears it the better off he will be in the end.

Still trying to avoid it, but I accidentally picked up a bottle of Dr. Pepper he was drinking thinking it was my bottle of water. There were side by side and I did not look, just grabbed and swigged. Yuk! First I hate Dr. Pepper, but now I will probably catch the cold. But my throat has been feeling a little odd, so I am probably heading for it anyway.

Heading to be early tonight. Maybe a good night sleep will help.

Night all.

Carol

Hope DS feels better soon!

The did a week last summer of no WDW - believe it or not it was pretty easy. We did go to DTD a lot, and lounged around the pool at the Marriott (I had a week of my DF timeshare I traded)


Janis

I creeped on your FB last night and showed DH the pics of HHI and Vero. I'm still working on it lol.

At Safeway a half gallon is $5 and a gallon ranges from $8 - $9. It's so much cheaper at Costco - about $5 for a gallon. It took a while for the sticker shock to wear off when we first moved here.

I bought milk at Walmart last Friday and looked at the receipt. I bought a gallon of the Great Value brand 2% and it was $3.85. So, $5 a gallon at Costco isn't too bad!

Question of the Day

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It’s Off to Lose Weight We Go! Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sleepy, and Sneezy – which Dwarf are you feeling like today and why? (thank you Maria (Worfiedoodles from Team Mickey))

I am Happy and Sleepy. I know, right? I did not sleep too good, but I am in a good mood today. I feel ok and DH is still off of school, so I am looking forward to a fun afternoon with all my boys

Off to teach, so I'll be back...

Jill