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.
Question of the Day
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, Its 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 feel like something is going on, but it is not developing into anything specific...if I am going to be sick, I wish it would just get it over with
. Sounds like you got better as the week went on, glad you are feeling better.
Sleepy - got to bed late last night, but will have a little bit of a chance to sleep in tomorrow. I usually get up around 7 on the weekends.
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.
My boss got into it with his iPhone. I waited until I got the iPhone 4s since the gps is supposed to be better. Everytime I try it with the app I have, I go nutso since I am approaching it, and first the distance is going down, then it goes up, and then in points in a totally different direction...
DS is not interested, but I may choose some nice spring day and try it again, but it is a little frustrating
. I would really like to do some of these!
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!!
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?
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!
When they found out I was low on Vitamin D, the doctor was very surprised I was not too tired. So I guess that would be a symptom.
DS is finally back to school. He only made it back today. He was really miserable, and still has a deep, throaty cough. Gave him Delsym the last couple days, the only thing that works for me when I cough, seemed to help him, at least so he could go to school. I am not sure if I am going to get sick or not...symptom here and there, but could be my imagination. Everyone at work seems to be sick too. I have washed my hands more the last weeks!
African Meatloaf is actually a Meat Pie, and the picture looks somewhat awful. But it is made with lean ground beef, and apples, onion, carrots and raisins, and has spices like curry, chili, cumin, coriander, cloves and bay leaves. I am going to try it this weekend. It is only 5 points per serving.
Good luck with the interview!
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!
Ashley, that was beautiful
. You have an amazing voice!
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 would like to get down to a certain weight before our trip this April, but I want to continue losing after that. Would love to hit my goal weight by the time we go home this summer, but that will probably be June, not sure if I can or not. I once made it down to 157, but had trouble losing after that. Will need to see how it goies this time.
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
You got some really great suggestions. I always manage to get my five in, no problem and usually more. Every afternoon, I have my 8 oz. of baby carrots, which I think is at least two servings. I prepare a veggie dip with FF sour cream and dry veggie soup mix, and eat that at my desk. Since you already eat carrots, I like this because it changes them up. It is a nice crunch and good as an afternoon snack.
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!!
OK, I am confused...I have the WW app, but I do not see a barcode scanner. Is it another app, I could not see it on the one I have
, it is the current one as far as I know.
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?
I am not very crafty. I like to relax with a good book or play a game on my phone or my DSi. I relax on the computer with genealogy or the DIS. Planning for trips is fun, but not always relaxing! Trying to figure out taxis between Universal and WDW is driving me nutso!
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.
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.
I love roasted veges, don't make them often enough - I need to start up again!
I can play games and plan a trip and do genealogy and watch TV. But I start to lose track of the TV when I try to read the DIS, so that is one thing I can't do - can't read and watch TV at the same time.
A couple of days ago I posted that I've had a little trouble getting all my calories in for the day. (Go figure.) So I've been trying to make a harder effort to get it all in.
Well it's proved to be harder than I though. Just two days ago, I only managed to eat about 900 calories; the lowest I've had so far. It's not that I'm not eating on purpose; I'm just not hungry. When I do eat, it's very sensible. No fast food or junk. But it only takes a few grapes or a little sandwich to get me full. I know I should be getting about 1,200 calories per day, but I just don't feel hungry. I've even tried doing smaller meals more often but either I'm not doing it right or just not hungry when I'm supposed to eat.
Has anyone else had this problem with not getting enough calories and what did you do to make sure you got enough per day?
The suggestions have been very good. Another thing you might try is drinking milk. Even skim milk has about 90 calories, and is a great source of calcium. It is a good dairy protein, and if I could drink it I would. I really miss my cereal in the morning!
I believe this is a WIN week, so if you are taking part in WIN, you can pm your measurements to our marvelous hostess Buzz5985 this week also.
Friday 1/27 QOTD--Do you have a favorite snack or treat that may be high in calories, but that you can not give up? How do you fit it into your lifestyle? What are some of your favorite snacks that are healthier and satisfying?
Do I still have time for measurements?
I have chocolate and ice cream. For the ice cream, I do WW, not as good as the real stuff, but it statisfys that craving. Chocolate is problematic. Dill pickles help with the craving sometimes, but at least once a day I have two Hershey kisses. I let them slowly melt in my mouth to savor it
, and they are only 1 point for two of them, so it works out pretty good...unless I keep eating them!
The DIS is finally a little faster for me, I got poofed for the first time today! Just a quick post to say hi to everyone and I hope you are all doing well. We are leaving for DL tomorrow and my first half, the Tink. I'll try to catch up when I get back. This challenge is what inspired me to go for this race, and I received so much helpful advice and support, especially from several runners on both teams. I am so grateful! Have a fantastic weekend everyone, I can't wait until tomorrow!
Have a great weekend and have a great run
!
Just checking in. I've hit the 10 pounds gone mark.
I'm having a laproscopic hysterectomy on 2/22 due to horrible female problems I won't gross you all out with.
I'm hoping to be down another 10 pounds by my surgery date, but even if I'm down 1 pound by then I'll be happy.
Good luck with the surgery. I have had about 7 laproscopic surgeries while battling infertility. Never had the hysterectomy, but went into early menopause so all my problems went away. But I have had the old fashioned surgery for something else, and the laproscopic is way better!
I have the Gasbuddy app on my droid and it tells me where I can find the cheapest gas in the area...love that app! I just paid $3.23 for gas (cash) while the station closest to me was $3.39 (cash or credit). I drove only one extra mile to get that much of a difference in price! Say hello to Ohio for me! (I went to Wittenberg in Springfield, OH for college!)
I use Gasbuddy as well, as the app and on my computer if I remember to check it before I head out. I use to take down the numbers for awhile as well, since it is volunteers, but is is just a little too dangerous in the area I drive now to write down the numbers as I go by!
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Didn't have time all week to get to the boards!
DS is better, and back to school for one day this week. Brought a lot of homework home this weekend. Actually got a call from the assistant principal saying how happy she was to see him back and to let us know if he needs any help working with the teachers while catching up! Never had them offer that before! I really like his high school, everyone seems very committed.
DH is better too. Now the waiting game to see if I catch it. It might be the flu, respiratory and fever. I am the only one who had the flu shot, maybe that is why I am lucky so far.
Have some cooking planned for this weekend, plan ahead for lunches and going to try my African Meat Pie. I was going to do Sweet & Sour Crock Pot Pork Chops, but the pork chops I thought I had turned out to be round steak. It is a good thick cut though, so might try it instead of the pork and see what happens.
Other than that, going to hang out at home so DS can catch up on schoolwork and rest up a little bit to get completely over his cold. So a nice quiet weekend.
Had a good week, OP. Will need to do measurements tomorrow, and send in my info to CC and Sue.
Thanks to all the well wishers for DS and DH.
Take care all and have a great weekend
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Carol
I think there may be a few open coaching slots available if you are interested then you can pm Janis- Buzz5985.
Thanks for being our coach! (And dona, you did a great job!) As for the QOTD... I love, love, love bread products! My current obsession is curry naan from Trader Joe's. SOOO yummy! But 260 cals per piece 
So I don't buy it often and then have to hide it from myself, lol! Healthy snacks I enjoy are air-popped popcorn sprinkled with the popcorn seasonings you find in the same aisle (I like parmesan and garlic flavor), raisins (I love the chewy texture, just like candy to me so I have to make sure to limit my portions!), and I just bought vitatops for the first time tomight so I am hoping I love them as well! 
Wishing everyone a GREAT OP weekend!
I certainly hope the drugs work for him and he gets to feeling better soon. Glad you feel supported here and can vent, seems like you need it! Hope your week gets better and and are able to make the kind of choices you want to make! OP vibes heading your way 
