Sounds like you're getting plenty of fluids
Just make sure you count those calories though-you dont want any shocks at the scales
I can give you a good recipe for curried carrot soup if you like spicy foods? It has carrot and onions in it.
I relax by reading, watching mystery-based shows on tv, scrapbooking, and I have just begun to knit....currently it is more frustrating than relaxing. The only gifts I have given are a scarf to Brian and scrapbooks to three of my friends which chronicled our wine making and bottling in 2007-2008. The scrapbooks took forever, but their faces and tears were priceless when I gave it to each of them
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
I wouldnt worry too much
When its freezing here I add half a cup of boiling water to half a cup of tea to try and get my fluids
Sorry I cant be of more help-maybe someone else will have better info
Multi-tasking FAIL! 
I meant a tea that is caffeine and calorie FREE. 
I haven't had any caffeinated drinks in several weeks. I picked the tea I did specifically because it's caffeine free and I like it without any sweetener. Which is what caused my confusion as how to count it. There's no calories, so it doesn't go on my food category. However, it is in fact not water, so it doesn't go in the water tracking. 
If only spring would hurry up, so I wouldn't want a hot drink after getting home from walking across campus in the cold and rain.
Yet, another reason to get into shape. Luckily, the jacket is long enough to cover my booty I went along for the ride last week at the children's parade, but this Sat. I have to wear teh outfit and it's the adult parade filled with a ton of public drunkenness. Think Mardi-gras light. It's not bad when you are in the parade, but I HATE being on the sidelines. Anyway, I am super excited.
Dont feel bad I'm not great (though I am getting much better) at the whole veg thing
A sneaky way of eating some is to grate carrots into either bolognese or chilli sauces. It makes the meat go further too so helps make those meals cheaper
I incorperate alot of veg into soups and stews too. I tend to add whatever I have handy-carrots, leeks, celery, parsley etc. Just aim to chop the bigger veg into roughly the same sized chunks
Another trick I've found is to grate an apple into coleslaw and mix (just before serving so the apple doesnt brown). This not only adds fruit but makes it a less fattening option as it bulks out the coleslaw without adding many calories
Add apples, pinapples, grapes, peppers and onions to curry type dishes!
Hope this helps
I first have to apologize...the Boards are so slow uploading that I had all these wonderful replies and POOF! They all disappeared...GRRR! SO, I am hoping to have time to go back and reply a bit later....
I relax by reading, watching mystery-based shows on tv, scrapbooking, and I have just begun to knit....currently it is more frustrating than relaxing. The only gifts I have given are a scarf to Brian and scrapbooks to three of my friends which chronicled our wine making and bottling in 2007-2008. The scrapbooks took forever, but their faces and tears were priceless when I gave it to each of them
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
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Just a quick drive by!!!
I finally got to WW last night...wow the program has completely changed since the last time I was a loser. I am tracking on my phone through the WW app and I LOVE the WW app with the barcode scanner!! SO far I am OP today....despite my lack of water. On the Ellip last night for 30 minutes and it looks like strength training tonight. UGH...I just have no motivation when the weather is crappy!!
Heading out to a meeting and hope to ca up here later!!
Hope you all are having a great day!! If not, SMILE! It improves your face value
My absolute favorite way to relax is to watch the Andy Griffith show. Something about the laid-back show has the magic to just melt the day away. I do scrapbook -- like many of the Donalds seem to do -- but it's been a while. There's something about trying to scrap when you have a crafty-type teenager and a four-year-old who want to touch and use everything.
My four-year-old DS (autistic) was asking for the sun a couple of months ago. He actually had a meltdown when I told him, "Sorry. No sun." He was so upset! Very, very sad.
Awesome post, janis. You are doing a great job as Team leader of the Donalds. I hope everyone is just busy too, and know we'd love to hear from you at anytime, a quick hello, still plugging along. The support of these challenge is truly amazing.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
definitely goof off on the computer, especially the disboards. I started knitting again after a long time, and made scarfs for my boss and charge nurses this christmas. I bought yarn to make some for my sisters and sils, but ran out of time when we got the dog and my knitting time turned to walking time. before I had ds, I used to knit a lot, and made many sweater and mittens for family and friends. I do scrapbooking too, and made a scrapbook for my oldest nephew when he graduated high school, and he really loved it. My niece graduates this june, so I need to start working on hers. I have been putting pictures aside. I also like to relax with a movie and a cup of tea. Even more relaxing if ds isn't home.
Wow, you have done a lot of scrapbooks. I started doing some pages for michael's sports teams, but am now a couple years behind. I like your idea to work backwards. It also seems the longer ago something was, it seems like I would be able to get away with fewer pages. I used to cross stitch too, and have a sampler that i had given my mom, and a Christmas tree skirt I had given her and my dad years ago. I remember I stitched my name on the tree skirt so there would be no confusion as to who got it one day. She gave it to me when she downsized to an apartment. I thought of you heading ot walmart yesterday when it took me 20 minutes each way with traffic.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
I really do have it easy. So much so close by.
I think that's what it's all about, not depriving ourselves of what we love, but fitting it into our healthier lifestyles. Nice job doing that and losing too!
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.
I will be back after my TM time later to read and reply!...................P
Awesome post, janis. You are doing a great job as Team leader of the Donalds. I hope everyone is just busy too, and know we'd love to hear from you at anytime, a quick hello, still plugging along. The support of these challenge is truly amazing.
definitely goof off on the computer, especially the disboards. I started knitting again after a long time, and made scarfs for my boss and charge nurses this christmas. I bought yarn to make some for my sisters and sils, but ran out of time when we got the dog and my knitting time turned to walking time. before I had ds, I used to knit a lot, and made many sweater and mittens for family and friends. I do scrapbooking too, and made a scrapbook for my oldest nephew when he graduated high school, and he really loved it. My niece graduates this june, so I need to start working on hers. I have been putting pictures aside. I also like to relax with a movie and a cup of tea. Even more relaxing if ds isn't home.
Wow, you have done a lot of scrapbooks. I started doing some pages for michael's sports teams, but am now a couple years behind. I like your idea to work backwards. It also seems the longer ago something was, it seems like I would be able to get away with fewer pages. I used to cross stitch too, and have a sampler that i had given my mom, and a Christmas tree skirt I had given her and my dad years ago. I remember I stitched my name on the tree skirt so there would be no confusion as to who got it one day. She gave it to me when she downsized to an apartment. I thought of you heading ot walmart yesterday when it took me 20 minutes each way with traffic.
I love it!
I love to roast vegies, and it is pretty easy. Cauliflour and brussel sprouts are my favorites, and I just wash them, cut the cauliflour in to small piece, the sprouts in half, and brush them with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast them in the oven at 425-450 degrees until they get tender, 30-40 minutes ish.
Have an amazing time, Lisa!! You will be Tink-tastic!!!!
Good evening everyone!! The boards do seem to have sped up a little, so that's nice since I'll start coaching tomorrow. I've been doing pretty well, and the scale was down almost 2 pounds this morning. Hoping it wasn't a fluke, and it is still gone tomorrow. Going to get off the computer and watch the rest of wipeout with ds. He doesn't understand that I can dis and watch tv at the same time. Tells me I'm missing too much.
Have a great night!!
Thank you Dona for coaching this week and all the fun questions.
Hello everyone! I just joined the challenge as I come to WISH often for support and I got put on team Donald! I forgot to mention in my PM that I am here to lose and then maintain!
My name is Kayla, I am a college student! I will PM my beginning weight starting tomorrow since we weigh-in on Fridays. However, since I started using My Fitness Pal on the 16th I have lost 1.8 lbs! My ultimate goal is to be at 130 by the time our WDW trip comes around in May, but I'd be happy with 140! My friend and I just started training for a half-marathon that is also in May, this will be our first ever race (unless we can find a 5k before then)!
My original plan wasn't really to lose any weight until I started counting my calories and realized how much I'm overeating and how it's keeping the pounds on me! I have an appointment with our college dietician soon to get a plan set up as I also changed to a vegetarian diet in October!
Excited to be apart of this challenge!
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!
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?
And if you can work at Raytheon, the AF base, or want my job (government employed social worker)... you could find a job! Dont feel bad I'm not great (though I am getting much better) at the whole veg thing
I was gonna say this! I LOVE adding carrot to the meat mixture for my lasagna as well!
I can give you a good recipe for curried carrot soup if you like spicy foods? It has carrot and onions in it.
Hello everyone! I just joined the challenge as I come to WISH often for support and I got put on team Donald! I forgot to mention in my PM that I am here to lose and then maintain!
