Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[RemembertheMagic98]

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.

As I always say...tomorrow is another day...well, i guess today is tomorrow, SO today is another day Wishing you a wonderful OP day!

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!

You GO Girl!! Pretty soon you will need a new belt!!

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.

Dona, I cried too. This just brings back so many memories from so many different parts of my life. It's so hard to believe kids grow up so fast. As a college counselor I feel like I graduate my own kids every year...can't imagine what will happen when I am a mom...hang in there!! YES! So excited for Nemo 3D!! I'm hoping to bring the little nephew to that one this summer

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

P, LOVE that feeling!!! When I complete a book and have to order more pictures I feel like I actually did something!!! Keep going!!! You inspire me!

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.

CC, when I first went G-F I was tired all the time but the exercise did help. My Dr. told me to go back on caffeine and to up my vitamins (I think it was the Vitamin D particularly since that is always my low one) It helped a lot I hope things stabilize for you!!

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!

OOOh! Skate wing sounds interesting! How was it cooked?

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.

That is awesome!!! In the kitchen at school they always have some "treat" when I get my coffee. I learned that I should just get my coffee later...after everyone has eaten up the "treat" Way to go!!

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!

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.

Oh Carol, so sorry that DS is still sick and DH has joined that bandwagon I hope that you do not get the yuckies too!!

African Meatloaf sounds very interesting!! What is in it and did you make it yet? I just wonder about the taste?

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.

I think I am currently Sleepy...if the academic day began around 9am I would be fine but this 8am stuff kills me (clearly I am not a morning person) Still waiting to get some coffee since i see the "treats" are still sitting in the kitchen....may just skip it all together since I am eating lunch at 12:30

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.

Yup, I was on the website and it looks so interesting! To me, it looks like I would be better off doing it in the spring since the snow is now pretty prohibitive (looking at the locations near me!) I'm excited to check them out! Should I bring things with me just in case I should leave a little treasure?

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I woke up today thinking it was Wednesday....Duh! Only 2 students today and a private client tonight...not a bad day!

I made it to spin last night and only burned 515 Normally I am around 550 or so...guess I wimped out somewhere during the class? Tonight is just ellip so I know I will only burn around 300...unless I can get there early and hit the weights? I'm feeling a little off kilter today...

On the good news front....I HAVE A SECOND INTERVIEW!!! So excited for this one!! I am one of 2 finalists and will spend almost the entire day at the school...meeting students, parents, Board members I still need a new suit for this one (Lord and Taylor here I come!) So, I have a week to prepare and break in some new shoes...heehee!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! to all of the losers this week! Especially to Happysummer ~ what is your secret for the weight loss??? Although we did not beat Mickey in %, we are still winning in pounds!! Keep up the AMAZING work Donalds!!

Thanks again for coaching Rose (last week) and Dona (this week) You guys are absolutely inspirational!!!

 

[belledreamer]

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?

This question made me smile.

If I had to guess, I'll go with Happy since today is my do nothing day. R&R, here I come!

 

[liesel]

Good morning Donalds (afternoon for some of you)!

Congrats to all the losers and maintainers this week, everyone is doing a fabulous job!

I'll try to pop in more, I am leaving in 3 days for DL and the Tink, my first half! I am excited and very very nervous ! DH told me last night its just another long run. I said yes, but on this long run I'm being chased by people trying to get me on a bus!

QOTD: I'll pick Sleepy since I had to get up early to take the kids to the dentist before school and my sleep hasn't been as good as it should be the last 2 nights. I'll try to work on relaxing more.

Kathy I'm glad you're happy today! on fighting over who gets to steal Maria's wonderful QOTDs.

Dona Thanks so much for coaching this week! Rose Thanks so much for coaching last week!

akaloha I agree, a 1 to 2 pound loss per week is fantastic! We lived on Oahu for 6 months (work assignment for DH) and the grocery bill is one of the very few things I don't miss, otherwise it was a blast! I couldn't believe the grocery prices, then I thought, what are you going to do, not buy food?!

Karen Hi there! Good luck on your second interview!

CC I hope your body adjusts to all the changes soon and you can get in a good routine.

Pamela for finishing a scrapbook! I'm so far behind on making photobooks.

Ruthie I read your story and am pulling for you! I was put on bed rest for 5 months when I was pregnant with my DD. My first workout after she was born was a 10 minute walk that was exhausting, I had lost so much fitness. Now Sunday I am running my first half marathon! I know you can reach your goals!

Jill I have friends who geocache and love it, we'd love to try it with the kids someday!

Welcome to all the new Team Donald members!

I hope everyone in the Pacific Northwest is doing well with all this snow, I used to live in Everett, Washington before moving to Colorado and I remember how little snow it takes to shut down Seattle!

I hope everyone has a wonderful OP day!

 

[JacksLilWench]

Seriously, why do we need clean clothes?

They just end up dirty again anyway!

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))

Have a happy and healthy day.

I will say I feel like Dopey...I really don't feel like talking to anyone today, but not in a bad-mood kind of way. I just feel like observing stuff today

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Congrats to all the losers! I totally forgot to send in my weight yesterday- oops! I still have time to get my HH points in though, hopefully!!

 

[jillbur]

Yup, I was on the website and it looks so interesting! To me, it looks like I would be better off doing it in the spring since the snow is now pretty prohibitive (looking at the locations near me!) I'm excited to check them out! Should I bring things with me just in case I should leave a little treasure?


On the good news front....I HAVE A SECOND INTERVIEW!!! So excited for this one!! I am one of 2 finalists and will spend almost the entire day at the school...meeting students, parents, Board members I still need a new suit for this one (Lord and Taylor here I come!) So, I have a week to prepare and break in some new shoes...heehee!

Yes, caching is better when the weather is nicer if you are going to be out walking in the woods or something. Now everywhere we go on vacation, DH has to get at least one cache. We didn't at WDW, though. None on property and we didn't have a car.

CONGRATS on the second interview! I hope you get it!

I'll try to pop in more, I am leaving in 3 days for DL and the Tink, my first half! I am excited and very very nervous ! DH told me last night its just another long run. I said yes, but on this long run I'm being chased by people trying to get me on a bus!


Jill I have friends who geocache and love it, we'd love to try it with the kids someday!

Im so jelly that you're doing the Tink! I want to do a Disney race so bad, but they are hard to fit into my schedule since we live far from both. Good Luck and you'll do fine!

Our kids love caching. So does the dog lol. Especially when we go on long hikes in the woods.


Janis~Dh texted me at work. DVC called and left me a message. I'm guessing it's because I ordered the free CD to show DH. His text read "DVC called and left a mssg for you. At the end she says have a magical day. It was cute." I told him he could have a magical day when ever we wanted if we owned DVC
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After work I am going to JCPenneys to buy my boys new shirts. They are having their pictures taken on Thursday and I want new shirts for the picture. I may stop and get a salad at Wendy's too. Hopefully I can get a good workout in. I went over my calories yesterday when I ate some ice cream. It was 52 in January in western PA. I wanted ice cream lol. Of course, I gained a pound, so I need to work it off.

I'll be back later to check in!

Jill

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

7 grain bread, rolls for DS (holds up better in his backpack) Irish bread for my DFJanis

Hi Janis I'd love it if you would share your bread recipes. Us Irish girls love our carbs (well I do anyway

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 this-def stealing this idea

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!

Brilliant progress everyone

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!!!

I am so thrilled to be on this list Congratilations to everyone whether you're on the list or not we are all winners

 

[Disneyluvr]

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 having a SLEEPY kind of day! trainings every weekend are kicking my butt! I really would love to be a bad teacher and just put on a movie but my conscience won't let me! So I'm really hoping to get to bed semi-early tonight

 

[momofdjc]

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.

It's a Sleepy day for me today. DH woke me up at 2:30 to look at something on his face (he works second shift so I didn't see him before I went to bed) and then DS7 woke me up at 3:30 with his ankle hurting. He tends to have growing pains that wake him up during the night at times - makes for a long day the next day.


Congrats happysummer on being Team Donald's biggest loser!

 

[Disneyluvr]

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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!

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! :


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Team Donald!! Everyone is doing a great job! Lose, Gain or Maintain: just by being here and committing to your health you are a WINNER!

Congrats on the awesome loss happysummer!!

I am sooo excited to be in the top 10 this week!

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

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))
Have a happy and healthy day.

Hello everyone!! So, I was going to pick Dopey cause I always feel dopey, But today, I have to go with Doc. Yesterday my son told me he didn't feel real good, but we couldn't pinpoint anything, and he had no fever. Well today I got that phone call from the nurse. So, I had to go pick him up, he had a fever of 101.5 Now, I'm taking care of the sick one and am suspicious of strep, as it is going around and the symptoms fit. We go to the doc in the morning, so we'll see!!

 

[buzz5985]

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.

I would have to go with Happy. I had a good day, it was 55 degrees out, work is going well - I can find nothing to complain about. (Don't tell DH I said that )

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

The pictures really don't do the places justice. Have you mentioned the jacuzzi yet?? Privacy in the Master BR??

Janis~Dh texted me at work. DVC called and left me a message. I'm guessing it's because I ordered the free CD to show DH. His text read "DVC called and left a mssg for you. At the end she says have a magical day. It was cute." I told him he could have a magical day when ever we wanted if we owned DVC

I get tears in my eyes when the first person we see at DVC tells us "Welcome Home".

Hi Janis I'd love it if you would share your bread recipes. Us Irish girls love our carbs (well I do anyway

Six Grain Bread -
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/six-grain-bread-recipe

Beautiful Burger Buns (I get 11 buns out of this recipe)
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/beautiful-burger-buns-recipe

Pretzels -
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/hot-buttered-soft-pretzels-recipe

Oatmeal Toasting Bread
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/oatmeal-toasting-and-sandwich-bread-recipe

Honey Wheat Rolls - I also shape these into sandwich rolls
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/honey-wheat-rolls-recipe

Soft as Wonder Bread
http://www.food.com/recipe/soft-as-wonder-white-bread-154576

Rosie's Irish Bread - my Father loves this.
http://www.food.com/recipe/irish-rosies-irish-soda-bread-20616

Janis

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

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!!!

Way to go kathy. That was a great way to get the day started.

As I always say...tomorrow is another day...well, i guess today is tomorrow, SO today is another day Wishing you a wonderful OP day!


You GO Girl!! Pretty soon you will need a new belt!!


Dona, I cried too. This just brings back so many memories from so many different parts of my life. It's so hard to believe kids grow up so fast. As a college counselor I feel like I graduate my own kids every year...can't imagine what will happen when I am a mom...hang in there!! YES! So excited for Nemo 3D!! I'm hoping to bring the little nephew to that one this summer


P, LOVE that feeling!!! When I complete a book and have to order more pictures I feel like I actually did something!!! Keep going!!! You inspire me!


CC, when I first went G-F I was tired all the time but the exercise did help. My Dr. told me to go back on caffeine and to up my vitamins (I think it was the Vitamin D particularly since that is always my low one) It helped a lot I hope things stabilize for you!!


OOOh! Skate wing sounds interesting! How was it cooked?


That is awesome!!! In the kitchen at school they always have some "treat" when I get my coffee. I learned that I should just get my coffee later...after everyone has eaten up the "treat" Way to go!!


Oh Carol, so sorry that DS is still sick and DH has joined that bandwagon I hope that you do not get the yuckies too!!

African Meatloaf sounds very interesting!! What is in it and did you make it yet? I just wonder about the taste?


I think I am currently Sleepy...if the academic day began around 9am I would be fine but this 8am stuff kills me (clearly I am not a morning person) Still waiting to get some coffee since i see the "treats" are still sitting in the kitchen....may just skip it all together since I am eating lunch at 12:30


Yup, I was on the website and it looks so interesting! To me, it looks like I would be better off doing it in the spring since the snow is now pretty prohibitive (looking at the locations near me!) I'm excited to check them out! Should I bring things with me just in case I should leave a little treasure?

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I woke up today thinking it was Wednesday....Duh! Only 2 students today and a private client tonight...not a bad day!

I made it to spin last night and only burned 515 Normally I am around 550 or so...guess I wimped out somewhere during the class? Tonight is just ellip so I know I will only burn around 300...unless I can get there early and hit the weights? I'm feeling a little off kilter today...

On the good news front....I HAVE A SECOND INTERVIEW!!! So excited for this one!! I am one of 2 finalists and will spend almost the entire day at the school...meeting students, parents, Board members I still need a new suit for this one (Lord and Taylor here I come!) So, I have a week to prepare and break in some new shoes...heehee!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! to all of the losers this week! Especially to Happysummer ~ what is your secret for the weight loss??? Although we did not beat Mickey in %, we are still winning in pounds!! Keep up the AMAZING work Donalds!!

Thanks again for coaching Rose (last week) and Dona (this week) You guys are absolutely inspirational!!!

Congrats on the second interview. Have fun shopping.

Good morning Donalds (afternoon for some of you)!

Congrats to all the losers and maintainers this week, everyone is doing a fabulous job!

I'll try to pop in more, I am leaving in 3 days for DL and the Tink, my first half! I am excited and very very nervous ! DH told me last night its just another long run. I said yes, but on this long run I'm being chased by people trying to get me on a bus!

QOTD: I'll pick Sleepy since I had to get up early to take the kids to the dentist before school and my sleep hasn't been as good as it should be the last 2 nights. I'll try to work on relaxing more.

Kathy I'm glad you're happy today! on fighting over who gets to steal Maria's wonderful QOTDs.

Dona Thanks so much for coaching this week! Rose Thanks so much for coaching last week!

akaloha I agree, a 1 to 2 pound loss per week is fantastic! We lived on Oahu for 6 months (work assignment for DH) and the grocery bill is one of the very few things I don't miss, otherwise it was a blast! I couldn't believe the grocery prices, then I thought, what are you going to do, not buy food?!

Karen Hi there! Good luck on your second interview!

CC I hope your body adjusts to all the changes soon and you can get in a good routine.

Pamela for finishing a scrapbook! I'm so far behind on making photobooks.

Ruthie I read your story and am pulling for you! I was put on bed rest for 5 months when I was pregnant with my DD. My first workout after she was born was a 10 minute walk that was exhausting, I had lost so much fitness. Now Sunday I am running my first half marathon! I know you can reach your goals!

Jill I have friends who geocache and love it, we'd love to try it with the kids someday!

Welcome to all the new Team Donald members!

I hope everyone in the Pacific Northwest is doing well with all this snow, I used to live in Everett, Washington before moving to Colorado and I remember how little snow it takes to shut down Seattle!

I hope everyone has a wonderful OP day!

i am so excited for you lisa. Once the race gets started those nerves will fade and you will have the time of your life.

Yes, caching is better when the weather is nicer if you are going to be out walking in the woods or something. Now everywhere we go on vacation, DH has to get at least one cache. We didn't at WDW, though. None on property and we didn't have a car.

CONGRATS on the second interview! I hope you get it!




Im so jelly that you're doing the Tink! I want to do a Disney race so bad, but they are hard to fit into my schedule since we live far from both. Good Luck and you'll do fine!

Our kids love caching. So does the dog lol. Especially when we go on long hikes in the woods.


Janis~Dh texted me at work. DVC called and left me a message. I'm guessing it's because I ordered the free CD to show DH. His text read "DVC called and left a mssg for you. At the end she says have a magical day. It was cute." I told him he could have a magical day when ever we wanted if we owned DVC
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After work I am going to JCPenneys to buy my boys new shirts. They are having their pictures taken on Thursday and I want new shirts for the picture. I may stop and get a salad at Wendy's too. Hopefully I can get a good workout in. I went over my calories yesterday when I ate some ice cream. It was 52 in January in western PA. I wanted ice cream lol. Of course, I gained a pound, so I need to work it off.

I'll be back later to check in!

Jill

We were in the 50's in eastern pa today and i totally was craving an ice cream too. Isnt it funny how the brain works. Lucky for me i wasnt near any ice cream stores.

Hello everyone!! So, I was going to pick Dopey cause I always feel dopey, But today, I have to go with Doc. Yesterday my son told me he didn't feel real good, but we couldn't pinpoint anything, and he had no fever. Well today I got that phone call from the nurse. So, I had to go pick him up, he had a fever of 101.5 Now, I'm taking care of the sick one and am suspicious of strep, as it is going around and the symptoms fit. We go to the doc in the morning, so we'll see!!

Uggh i hope ds feels better soon. Strep is really going around our area right now too

I am sitting at the pool watching ryans swim class. I had an awesome zumba class toonight. Its been 3 days without exercise so i was so excited to be out there shaking my booty.

 

[melmar136]

wow! it is amazing how much both teams have lost, combined in 3 weeks! Yay us!

Karen, I dusted the skate wing with pan searing flour, then cooked in a tbsp of olive oil. Then, when cooked almost through, added 1 tbsp "basting oil" which is basically olive oil with spices and one tsp of this pre-packaged lemon butter sauce. If they don't have more skate next week, I think I'll try another white fish.

Tonite I made tacos with 99% fat free ground turkey, instead of hamburg for the first time...not bad!

Jill, try www.dvcrequest.com if you would like to try renting points to convince DH!

 

[belledreamer]

Awesome day today! I did absolutely NOTHING! Slept in late, ate grapes, relaxed with the cat...I really need to do these kind of days more often.

But I didn't end up spending the day writing like I thought I would... I spent the day singing!

I was just introduced to Les Miserables last night and fell in love with the song "A Little Drop of Rain" and was determined to sing it with somebody. I ended up finding a awesome male vocalist on Youtube and spent the rest of day recording the duet.

It took all day, but I finished it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRN5AXkGg_w

I really wish I could see it on Broadway now...

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Belledreamer
that is a great song and you sing so beautifully. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I listened to you song Belledreamer. Awesome!

 

[donaldandpirates]

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))

Sleepy. My DS was kind enough to share his 24-hour bug. I didn't really think about losing weight, exercising, staying on any sort of a plan today, but I didn't really eat much of anything either. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

On the good news front....I HAVE A SECOND INTERVIEW!!! So excited for this one!! I am one of 2 finalists and will spend almost the entire day at the school...meeting students, parents, Board members I still need a new suit for this one (Lord and Taylor here I come!) So, I have a week to prepare and break in some new shoes...heehee!

Congratulations! I hope it goes well.

 

[jillbur]

The pictures really don't do the places justice. Have you mentioned the jacuzzi yet?? Privacy in the Master BR??

I get tears in my eyes when the first person we see at DVC tells us "Welcome Home".

Janis

I've mentioned everything Thanks again for all the help.

Jill, try www.dvcrequest.com if you would like to try renting points to convince DH!

Thanks for the site. I'll have to check it out tomorrow! I just wish airfare wasn't so much!

Jill

 

[akhaloha]

Awesome day today! I did absolutely NOTHING! Slept in late, ate grapes, relaxed with the cat...I really need to do these kind of days more often.

But I didn't end up spending the day writing like I thought I would... I spent the day singing!

I was just introduced to Les Miserables last night and fell in love with the song "A Little Drop of Rain" and was determined to sing it with somebody. I ended up finding a awesome male vocalist on Youtube and spent the rest of day recording the duet.

It took all day, but I finished it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRN5AXkGg_w

I really wish I could see it on Broadway now...

You have a beautiful voice! Thanks for sharing with us!!

 

[akhaloha]

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 was feeling a little Grumpy today - too much work to get done - not enough time. Now I'm Sleepy!