Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[jillbur]

Ok, I looked up Youngstown, OH because it's close to me (25 minutes away) to see how many days of sun we get. Here's what I found:

The first number is sunny days, the second number is partly sunny days, and the last number is total days with sun.

Akron 68 99 167
Cleveland 66 97 163
Columbus 72 103 175
Dayton 77 100 177
Mansfield 73 101 174
Toledo 73 107 180
Youngstown 63 97 160


Yep~not much sun around here...all the more reason to relocate!

Jill

 

[Mary•Poppins]

We are under a weather advisory again~for freezing rain. Yuck! I hope it's not bad in the morning. Although, I wouldn't mind a 2 hour delay I'm over this winter weather. And, it's still dark when I leave for work at 7 am. I swear western PA never gets sun. I think we have the least amount of sunny days in the country. I think it's like 56 a year. I'll look it up.

Anyhow, I hope everyone is eating healthy, exercising, and staying warm. See you tomorrow.

Jill

Jill, that is so funny you wrote this today! On my jog today I kept thinking, "I can't believe it is cloudy again today. It would make my run much easier if I had a little sun!" However, I did see a fabulous rainbow a few days ago on my run. I think the sun was out for a whole 10 minutes!

.... living in the sunless part of the country ... western PA!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Question of the Day

I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

I really just want to be healthy and look good and feel about myself in my everyday life but other things that are motivating me are:

Local half marathon on 4/29/12- I want to be at least the weight I was last year for this race. (16lbs away)

Beach trip this summer

Disney trip in October ( I would love to be at my goal weight by then. 46lbs away)

I had a proud moment yesterday too. My sister walked my dog for me during the day, and she left me this note. "There's not a single morsel of junk food in this house. ***. I ate cheese." We are a sarcastic family, so she wasn't really mad, but when I read it, I thought, I have been doing well not buying the junk food.

Hope you all have a great day!!

thats funny Kathy. I guess thats how you know you are doing a good job avoiding the junk at the store.

Ok, I looked up Youngstown, OH because it's close to me (25 minutes away) to see how many days of sun we get. Here's what I found:

The first number is sunny days, the second number is partly sunny days, and the last number is total days with sun.

Akron 68 99 167
Cleveland 66 97 163
Columbus 72 103 175
Dayton 77 100 177
Mansfield 73 101 174
Toledo 73 107 180
Youngstown 63 97 160


Yep~not much sun around here...all the more reason to relocate!

Jill

Very interesting. We are not getting much sun around here lately either. Actually yesterday when I was driving the sun peaked through momentarily and my eyes hurt and started to water I dont think it was even all that bright. I so want to fly south for the winter.

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It has been a long completely exhausting day today. I will spare you the details.

We went to dinner with my parents to a diner and I had chicken fingers. Counted the calories for them but still feeling bad anyway. I did go to the gym and did 30 minutes on the track. I only ran for the first 15 because my tailbone is hurting so bad tonight. It is worse than when I fell 10 days ago. It was feeling much better so I am thinking I must have aggravated it somehow today. Its so annoying.

Well I need to still do the dishes and clean up the kitchen. My MIL is getting the boys from school tomorrow so I feel like I need to have everything cleaned up. Now if it was my mom I would just let them in the sink until tomorrow.

Have a good night.

 

[araes2102]

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Question of the Day

I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

Big event here is the Disney trip in July! Would love to be down about 60lbs, which would be close to the weight I was during our last trip to Cali in July 2010 (back home to the Bay Area and camping in the Redwoods). Plus I would be on track to reach my lowest (adult) weight before the holidays hit!

I had a learning moment last night. I picked up york peppermint creamer for my coffee and realized it was 35 calories per tablespoon. Creamer is one thing I love, and I haven't wanted to give up my morning coffee, but I have not measured how much I've been using in ages, so this morning, I measured, and I have probably been using 4 tbsp per cup, 2 cups per morning, so 280 calories in my coffee each day.

This just happened to me as well! I have a fav Starbucks coffee cup which is clear and has a design so I have a guide to where to fill up the creamer to in the cup before I pour the coffee. However DBF prefers to serve me with a different cup. The other day I asked him how much creamer he puts in my coffee and he didn't know. I had him measure what he normally puts in and it was 6 TBSP! Crazy! He is no longer allowed to serve me coffee, it's dangerous!

I had a proud moment yesterday too. My sister walked my dog for me during the day, and she left me this note. "There's not a single morsel of junk food in this house. ***. I ate cheese." We are a sarcastic family, so she wasn't really mad, but when I read it, I thought, I have been doing well not buying the junk food.

That's an awesome story, thank your sister for the compliment!

I am so excited because I found out today that my college roommate is coming home this weekend (She lives in VA now and she's from the Pittsburgh area~about 1.5 hours from me). We are going to meet half way for lunch and maybe some shopping. She is also trying to eat healthier and exercise, so we will encourage each other for a healthy lunch I haven't seen her for awhile, so we should have a good time. She usually comes home a few times a year and we meet up in Pittsburgh. We usually visit her in VA once or twice a year. I'm pretty happy to have a girl's day!

That sounds like so much fun! Have a great time!

Jill, that is so funny you wrote this today! On my jog today I kept thinking, "I can't believe it is cloudy again today. It would make my run much easier if I had a little sun!" However, I did see a fabulous rainbow a few days ago on my run. I think the sun was out for a whole 10 minutes!

.... living in the sunless part of the country ... western PA!

I looked it up an apparently Tucson is the "sunniest city in the US, getting more than 350 days of sun per year." Must sound great during winter to the rest of the country, but it really SUCKS when it causes 100+ degree weather May-October! Plus I love the rain and miss it dearly; would gladly move to the cloudy part of the country (but DBF hates it; guess we too can't agree about relocating ).

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Had a pretty good OP day, even did a good kickboxing workout this am which I haven't done in a LONG time! Felt great! But I did have quite a few calories, all of the good kind (well except for the half a serving of chocolate covered potato chips from Trader Joe's which I couldn't resist ). Still stayed below the calorie count My Fitness Pal recommends for me, but more than I would have liked. On a bright note, I did have an extra serving of veggies and 2 extra glasses of water today!

Hoping everybody and their families feel better soon, looking forward to seeing us all reach our goals, and sending everyone great OP day vibes tomorrow!

 

[akhaloha]

Question of the Day

I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

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There are a few events this year that have me motivated to lose weight. My DD13 is graduating from 8th grade in June. I can't believe my baby will be in high school next year! In April we are attending a school fundraising event and it is formal so I want to wear something nice. Last, but not least, we have our family vacation to WDW in July! The last time we were there it was 2008 I weighed 8 pounds less than I do now and when I saw the pictures I was shocked at how huge I looked. I didn't even recognize myself in some of the pictures. Not only do I want to lose weight, but I want to tone up and get into shape. Planning for this trip has been very motivational to me.

 

[buzz5985]

QOTD = I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

No big event - just trying to get healthier.

I have noticed that there has been a big decrease in the amount of people participating in the thread. Now I know you are there - reading along - please join back in. If your having a tough time - that's the time to reach out and ask for help. Now I may be off base - and everyone is just really busy and not limping along after the wagon!!! I just wanted to let you know that we miss you, we are here to support you and would like to see you back again posting. And even if you gain weight - send that weight in!!! It really helps to keep you on track. Don't throw in the towel. Just think - this could be the last year that you have that New Years resolution to lose weight!!! We can do it!!! I do not want to have anyone feel like a failure!!! We are all winners here!!!

Janis

 

[donac]

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I have been kicked off the internet twice in the last half an hour and had not time to read the thread. Just want to get the QOTD posted because that is the all the time I have.

Question of the Day

What are your favorite things to do when you are trying to relax? If you are crafty do you give some of those things away as gifts?


Don't have time to reply. Have to get dressed for exams.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[pjlla]

Happy Thursday friends!!

I am up and rolling today. I got DS moving into the shower and then folded a load of laundry while he showered. Then I unloaded the dishwasher and dish drainer while his birthday pancakes were cooking. Got him out the door to the bus and came back and started a white load in the washer, finished pancakes for DD, packed her lunch, wiped the counters, poured my coffee, and now I'm stopping here to say hello!

After I drive DD to school I will return home, eat my breakfast, hit the TM, shower, and then finish uploading pictures to Walgreens.com so I can take advantage of this week's sale. Then I need to pack up bags for snowboarding, basketball practice, and DD's swim practice tonight. When I leave here at 1:30 I probably won't be returning until after 9pm, so I should also pack up a healthy dinner for myself. DS will probably request a pizza in between snowboarding and b.ball...... and while I wouldn't normally give in, since it is his birthday I will make an exception today. Not sure how I am managing DD's schedule in all of this today, but I'm sure it will work itself out.

I will be back after my TM time later to read and reply!...................P

 

[pjlla]

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I have been kicked off the internet twice in the last half an hour and had not time to read the thread. Just want to get the QOTD posted because that is the all the time I have.

So frustrating!

Question of the Day

What are your favorite things to do when you are trying to relax? If you are crafty do you give some of those things away as gifts?

Relaxing.... totally relaxing, doesn't really happen here at home. If I want to REALLY relax I need to be away from home. But a fairly relaxing at-home thing is scrapping and reading and watching movies (not all at the same time, of course...).

I have done scrapbooks as gifts in the past, but not many. They are SO MUCH work that you have to be REALLY special to warrant a book from me. My Mom has a childhood book in progress, my Dad has an ongoing garden book, my DMIL has a work-in-progress of "100 reasons we love you". I did a 50th birthday book for two of my SIL's and a "thank you for all your hospitality" book for my OTHER SIL who frequently hosts us while we are at the Cape. I did a small Disney Father's Day book for DH several years ago too.... but other than that they are all for my kids. Oh...... I did a memory book for EACH of my three nephews about their aunt (my DSIL's sister) who died in a car crash a few years ago. It was mostly pictures and space for them to write their own memories of her, as I didn't know her very well. And when that same SIL's Dad died last year, I did a book about him too. SO I guess I've done more gifts than I realized!

When I used to to counted cross-stitch MOST of them were gifts.... in fact, I kept only two small ones that I ever did.

TTYL..............................P

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Well I recently turned 40 and decided I really needed to get in better shape. But this summer we will be moving somewhere. I have no idea where, but am crossing my fingers for Florida. My husband is an Army Drill Sergeant right now, but we'll be going to recruiting duty this summer. So, it's time for a fresh new start somewhere! I'll finally finish my bachelors degree right before we leave, I might as well be healthy and wearing cute clothes too!
--Lynda

Brilliant reason for wanting to get fit and healthy! So jealous that you might get to live in sunny florida I'd have to win the lottery to have a chance Hope it happens for you

My big event forthcoming is my beach trip, but my big event I'm really dieting for is my trip in September to run the ToT 10miler! It's getting closer and closer every day and I'm excited to be training for it...I just feel like I need to be doing more for it! I need to start actually scheduling my exercise. So today I'm going to go get one of those month at a glance planners to write it in.

I have found it easier to stick to exercising when its on the calender Definitely a great plan

Rose&Mike, do you have any advice for a starting runner??

I read all your advice Rose and it sounds great I'm on week 2 of C25K but hoping to someday run a real race somewhere

QOTD = I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

No big event - just trying to get healthier.

I have noticed that there has been a big decrease in the amount of people participating in the thread. Now I know you are there - reading along - please join back in. If your having a tough time - that's the time to reach out and ask for help. Now I may be off base - and everyone is just really busy and not limping along after the wagon!!! I just wanted to let you know that we miss you, we are here to support you and would like to see you back again posting. And even if you gain weight - send that weight in!!! It really helps to keep you on track. Don't throw in the towel. Just think - this could be the last year that you have that New Years resolution to lose weight!!! We can do it!!! I do not want to have anyone feel like a failure!!! We are all winners here!!!

Janis

Hey Janis thanks for the reminders. You really are an awesome cheerleader for us all.

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I have been kicked off the internet twice in the last half an hour and had not time to read the thread. Just want to get the QOTD posted because that is the all the time I have.

Question of the Day

What are your favorite things to do when you are trying to relax? If you are crafty do you give some of those things away as gifts?


Don't have time to reply. Have to get dressed for exams.

Have a happy and healthy day.

I like to go for a walk outdoors-preferrably when the sun is out My sister and I aim to walk most mondays along the river here. We go hail, rain or shine but inevitably end up in this gorgeous coffee shop (used to be the "Manor" in times gone by) where they serve proper scones and jam with cream Guess what?! I've still been having them each week but I've pointed them and walked much faster/further so its allowed me to still lose I used to knit and mainly did baby cardigans and jumpers as gifts!

 

[jillbur]

Beach trip this summer

Very interesting. We are not getting much sun around here lately either. Actually yesterday when I was driving the sun peaked through momentarily and my eyes hurt and started to water I dont think it was even all that bright. I so want to fly south for the winter.

Isn't it funny how hard it is to be in the sun after not seeing it for weeks? When we see a tiny sliver of sun we all get excited! So sad...

Good Thursday morning everyone.

I have been kicked off the internet twice in the last half an hour and had not time to read the thread. Just want to get the QOTD posted because that is the all the time I have.

Question of the Day

What are your favorite things to do when you are trying to relax? If you are crafty do you give some of those things away as gifts?


Don't have time to reply. Have to get dressed for exams.

Have a happy and healthy day.

To relax, I read or watch movies. I am trying to find more time to relax in my day.



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Gotta go~be back in an hour or so to respond to everyone else!

Jill

 

[pjlla]

I can't remember how much you have been running, so please ignore anything that doesn't apply.

Ten miles, in my opinion is a great distance! There are lots of half marathon plans that only go up to 10 miles with the assumption that you can do the last 3.1 (the whole excitement of the race, etc). So you could easily follow a half marathon training plan.

So if you find a training plan you like (try Galloway or Higdon), you can adjust for the slightly shorter distance. Start back from the race date to see how far out you need to start the official training. Until then work on getting a good base. Ideally before you start your "official" training, I think it would be good to be regularly running 3-4 days a week, in the 3-5 mile range. But that's just my thoughts.

I only run 3 days a week, but I usually workout (when I'm not injured) 5 or 6 days a week. It is really important to take some rest days. I would think that 3 -4 runs a week and a day or two of strength/cross training would be great. Runners World had an article recently about the importance of strength training in running. And I also read an article about how important core strength is in preventing injuries.

Make sure you are in good shoes. Make sure you are hydrating well when the weather warms up. Make sure you are respectful of injuries. It is much better to take a couple of days off than to run through pain and risk further injury. No ibuprofen before running--if you are in pain and need ibuprofen take a day off. It is ok to take if after a run.

Research stretching. Stretching prevents injuries, but only if it is done right. There are different schools of thought about stretching. Some say only before, some say only after, some say both. When healthy, I stretch after. When not healthy, I stretch the injured parts before and after.

See if you can find a local race just to see what it's like, especially if TOT is your first race.

Most of all have fun. I know you know this, but I love to run. I don't love every run, but there is something about completing those long distances--6, 8 , 10 miles, etc--that makes you feel so strong! It is a feeling unlike anything I have ever had before.

Hope this helps. Pm me if you have any other questions.

Thanks for sharing so much good running advise with ALL of us!!

I've got a few things coming up. Hunter graduates from the 8th gradee, it's my 25th High School Reunion and we're planning a huge trip to Hawaii to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary. My goal is to look fit and fabulous


I came home from work a few hours early yesterday as I wasn't feeling well. Couldn't have been home for more than 5 minutes before the vomiting hit. Stayed home today and Colby did too. He said he was really tired and felt like he was going to throw up. He rested throughout the day and we both feel better tonight. Nick is now saying that he's had a tummy ache for 2 days so I wouldn't be suprised if he gets it next.

Now DEB..... that is NO WAY to be this week's BL!!! Sorry you and the kids are feeling Hopefully it will be gone as quickly as it came.

And you are already FABULOUS.... now to be sure that the "FIT" is there too!

Good evening!

I hope that everyone that is feeling under the weather is better soon. Knock on wood, we have been pretty healthy here.

QOTD -

I am turning 40 in August, and I am fairly certain that my family is planning a LARGE surprise party for me. I want to feel confident when I walk into a room of a hundred friends that have all eyes on me.

I had a "semi-surprise" birthday party for my 40th and it was great! (I say semi-surprise because I actually ASKED for a party!) DH did a FABULOUS job arranging it at a local country club.... it was beautiful and classy! I had lost some weight and was feeling pretty good about myself, which was great..... but in looking back at the pictures I was still really large!

Feeling and looking FABULOUS for a 40th birthday party is a great motivator!! FIT, FABULOUS, and FORTY!!!

No event in particular. Just a general way to be healthier. I suppose I could aim for a BMI of 25 by my 25th birthday which is on July 10th. That is 27lbs. away.

In other news feeling very blah. Horrible cold. Yuck. Fortunately I've remained on target with calorie goals, thank goodness for My Fitness Pal.

Sorry you've been feeling blah.... is it just an illness/cold or is it a winter-related blah? If it is sort of a S.A.D. type blah, try some extra vitamin D!

Hello all! So, I usually copy and paste my post before I click submit, but I forgot and guess what? Yep, they disappeared! It took me an hour to reply to everyone from last night an tonight I am sorry you gus, but I cannot go back an do that again. I will try to go back and read through and at least answer questions posed to me.
I had a busy day yesterday and today. Doing well.

QOTD yesterday - Happy

QOTD: My 40th is in Sept. I want to go out of the 30's the way I came in - in the 140s. Plus, I was sick of myself. I needed to do something. And, my 10 wedding anniversary is in March. I want to look nice then too.

Another who is aiming for FIT AND FABULOUS at FORTY!! You ladies are gonna rock 40!!

Ok, I looked up Youngstown, OH because it's close to me (25 minutes away) to see how many days of sun we get. Here's what I found:

The first number is sunny days, the second number is partly sunny days, and the last number is total days with sun.

Akron 68 99 167
Cleveland 66 97 163
Columbus 72 103 175
Dayton 77 100 177
Mansfield 73 101 174
Toledo 73 107 180
Youngstown 63 97 160


Yep~not much sun around here...all the more reason to relocate!

Jill

My DBrother lives in Morgantown and it has been sunny whenever I've visited there. How far away are you from there?? I don't dare look into my "sunny" days here.... it would probably depress me.

We went to dinner with my parents to a diner and I had chicken fingers. Counted the calories for them but still feeling bad anyway. I did go to the gym and did 30 minutes on the track. I only ran for the first 15 because my tailbone is hurting so bad tonight. It is worse than when I fell 10 days ago. It was feeling much better so I am thinking I must have aggravated it somehow today. Its so annoying.

When I injured my tailbone (TWICE) in high school, I know it bothered me for YEARS! I would have times when it would be okay and other times when I could barely sit down. Try buying one of those "donut" pillows to sit on.... it may help.

Well I need to still do the dishes and clean up the kitchen. My MIL is getting the boys from school tomorrow so I feel like I need to have everything cleaned up. Now if it was my mom I would just let them in the sink until tomorrow.Have a good night.

My DMIL is a fabulous woman, but there are times when I am SO GLAD that she isn't close enough to drop in on a moment's notice!! The stress of keeping the house "MIL clean" would make me nutty!

There are a few events this year that have me motivated to lose weight. My DD13 is graduating from 8th grade in June. I can't believe my baby will be in high school next year! In April we are attending a school fundraising event and it is formal so I want to wear something nice. Last, but not least, we have our family vacation to WDW in July! The last time we were there it was 2008 I weighed 8 pounds less than I do now and when I saw the pictures I was shocked at how huge I looked. I didn't even recognize myself in some of the pictures. Not only do I want to lose weight, but I want to tone up and get into shape. Planning for this trip has been very motivational to me.

I am predicting you will be 10 pounds BELOW your previous Disney weight for your trip this summer! And you will be LOVING the photos!

I re-started this journey in January 2008 for an April WDW trip.... and I was DETERMINED to not return to Disney any heavier than I had been our previous trip. I put my nose to the grindstone, hit the TM, counted every single morsel of food, every ounce of water, journaled everything and managed to lose about 35 pounds and returned to Disney nearly 10 pounds lighter than my previous trip! I felt GREAT and couldn't WAIT for the picture-taking to start!

You are going to look fabulous and the characters will be FLOCKING to have their photos taken with you!

QOTD = I know that we are thinking about our healthy but many of us diet before a big event. Are you dieting for a big event? If so what is it?

No big event - just trying to get healthier.

I have noticed that there has been a big decrease in the amount of people participating in the thread. Now I know you are there - reading along - please join back in. If your having a tough time - that's the time to reach out and ask for help. Now I may be off base - and everyone is just really busy and not limping along after the wagon!!! I just wanted to let you know that we miss you, we are here to support you and would like to see you back again posting. And even if you gain weight - send that weight in!!! It really helps to keep you on track. Don't throw in the towel. Just think - this could be the last year that you have that New Years resolution to lose weight!!! We can do it!!! I do not want to have anyone feel like a failure!!! We are all winners here!!!

Janis

I totally agree with everything you said! COME ON BACK! We miss you! You CAN do this! If I did it, ANYONE can do it!! The WORST thing you can do right now is walk away and give up. Don't wait for tomorrow or Monday or next month..... start again RIGHT NOW!!


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Well.... DH is finally up so I can hit the TM. Breakfast was good and healthy (egg white patty on a bed of sauteed spinach and red bell pepper plus coffee with skim). I will have a cheese stick and a cup of green tea when I get off the TM.

Laundry is moving along nicely...... one load ready to fold, one in the dryer and that will be it for today, as I am nearly caught up. I wiped down the appliances while I waited for my veggies to sautee, so the kitchen looks decent. I will sweep at lunchtime and call the kitchen "done".

Off to make the beds and hit the TM!............................P

 

[Disneyluvr]

Cool quote I saw:

No matter how slow you are,
you are lapping everbody
on the couch!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Cool quote I saw:

No matter how slow you are,
you are lapping everbody
on the couch!

Love this Now I can run faster than somebody lol

 

[jillbur]

Hoping everybody and their families feel better soon, looking forward to seeing us all reach our goals, and sending everyone great OP day vibes tomorrow!

I'd take that 100 degree heat over this cloudy, depressing cold winter!
It's horrible having cloudy, dreary days all the time. In fact, we have a high rate of mental illnesses (lots of depression) in this area and the doctors my DH works with say they have never seen so many cases in one area. They've worked all over the US and think it's this area~weather and unemployment. I'm looking to move south. DH has always wanted to move to AZ. How's Tuscon? Any jobs there?

Happy Thursday friends!!

I am up and rolling today. I got DS moving into the shower and then folded a load of laundry while he showered. Then I unloaded the dishwasher and dish drainer while his birthday pancakes were cooking. Got him out the door to the bus and came back and started a white load in the washer, finished pancakes for DD, packed her lunch, wiped the counters, poured my coffee, and now I'm stopping here to say hello!

After I drive DD to school I will return home, eat my breakfast, hit the TM, shower, and then finish uploading pictures to Walgreens.com so I can take advantage of this week's sale. Then I need to pack up bags for snowboarding, basketball practice, and DD's swim practice tonight. When I leave here at 1:30 I probably won't be returning until after 9pm, so I should also pack up a healthy dinner for myself. DS will probably request a pizza in between snowboarding and b.ball...... and while I wouldn't normally give in, since it is his birthday I will make an exception today. Not sure how I am managing DD's schedule in all of this today, but I'm sure it will work itself out.

I will be back after my TM time later to read and reply!...................P

Boy, a typical day for you again lol. I don't know how you do it. I'm glad DSs are still young and we only do one activity at a time right now. Glad you're preplanning that healthy dinner. Have fun!

My DBrother lives in Morgantown and it has been sunny whenever I've visited there. How far away are you from there?? I don't dare look into my "sunny" days here.... it would probably depress me.

Morgantown, PA? I had to map it lol. I'm right on the Ohio border. It looks like Morgantown is a little over 5 hours away on the eastern side of PA. I seriously heard that we have the least amount of sunny days in all the US. It's a wonder why we live here!

Cool quote I saw:

No matter how slow you are,
you are lapping everbody
on the couch!

Awesome quote. It doesn't matter how fast you are going, just that you ARE going!


Jill

 

[MoonFaerie]

Drive by post.... Meal tracking question - If I drink a calorie & caffeine tea (specifically Tazo Passion Tea), does that count as water?

 

[Disneyluvr]

OK I have a confession! You all know I am a kindergarten teacher. Well. . . . . . . . . .










I also EAT like a kindergartener! Growing up my parents never really made veggies so I don't eat them. (only things that came in a can like corn, green beans and peas)

So I really need some help on how to incorporate veggies into my meal in small steps! I really have no idea how to make them or even where to start! This has really been hindering my healthy eating plan

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Drive by post.... Meal tracking question - If I drink a calorie & caffeine tea (specifically Tazo Passion Tea), does that count as water?

Hiya I think you can count 8oz of this towards your daily total of 64oz-the rest has to be water

 

[MoonFaerie]

Hiya I think you can count 8oz of this towards your daily total of 64oz-the rest has to be water

I'm not really talking about for the challenges; I was more thinking about in general. I usually drink 80+ oz of water each day, but I wasn't sure how to count my tea that I drink on really cold days.

 

[belledreamer]

Question of the Day
What are your favorite things to do when you are trying to relax? If you are crafty do you give some of those things away as gifts?

That changes constantly for me. I used to draw a good bit and I also used to make jewelry, which I would sometimes give as gifts. But I haven't done that in a long time.

Now, I like to practice my singing and voice acting, I also write or I'll spend an afternoon reading a good book.