[Went to the doctor this morning. Shockingly, the PA has agreed to fill out the form for the adoption. Of course, this news came with a disclaimer and another lecture. The disclaimer being that she is still not completely comfortable approving me healthy enough to care for a child. I haven't gotten the form from her yet, so I'm concerned that it is going to have a negative tone to it. But I'll take something over a complete denial. The lecture was, of course, I have all these risk factors, I have to lose weight, blah, blah, blah. Back in three months for more blood work. I miss my old doctor. Thanks to all for the continued support. Loving Team Donald! ]
So happy for you the doctor is filling out the paperwork for you and you are on your way to being a mom. I agree, keep up the great work, kick some butt and show that doctor you are determined to be the healthiest mom ever.
Sorry Kathy, I have to root
for the Giants.
No problem Shawn, I'll try really hard not to gloat too much when we win!!!
Had a good day today but so tired. The kitties keep us up some every night crying to get in bed with us. They are just like babies. We let them cry it out but then they start back up about 4:45 am
I can't take it so I let them in and that is how we start our day. Had my physical today and was only down a little since last year. I need to work much harder this year. It is so hard to lose weight when you get older.
Down a little is great, with so much you had going on this year too. Maintaining is great as we get older too, and this year is going to be a losing year for both of us. I can feel it!!!
I am trying to see all the movies nominated for Best Picture Oscar and I have 4 more to go. I may go see The Descendants tonight if I can get the energy to go back out. All have been good. The Help is still my favorite and Tree of Life was a little strange but had some good parts
I so want to see the descendants, but haven't fit it in yet. Guess I'll have to wait for Red box.
And thanks kathy you stole the one question i had for my coaching gig this wk
You're welcome, honey, any time. 
CHeck out Team Mickey for Maria's great questions Dona and I were fighting over. 
Oh man one more day left of the work week. I am really looking forward to the weekend. My 4 yr old nick had the stomach bug last night and i only got like 2 hours of sleep last night. He seems to be feeling better now so hopefully no one else gets it. I will be on in the morning with the qotd becausee t is my turn to be our coach.:
You must be beat. Hope Nick is better today, and the rest of you stay healthy.
Healthy Habits Week 6-A Pamper Week: Adventureland
This week we are having a Pamper Week. In the past, we have not submitted points for Pamper Weeks, but this time we are. There will be
7 Mini-Challenges that will help pamper you this week. Please submit only how many challenges you completed. For example, if you completed 3 of them, you only need to send me 3/7. This is still a team competition and all participation counts!
1. The Enchanted Tiki Room: You know the catchy song that sticks in your head.
Spend some time listening to music you enjoy.
2. Jungle Cruise: The corny jokes aren't that cheesy. We laugh no matter what.
Do something that makes you laugh.
3. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin: This is one ride I don't think I've every done. There's something about moving around and around in a circle that doesn't appeal to me. Kids love it!
Do something that makes you feel like a kid (again).
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: Ahh, Jack Sparrow. Need I say more?
Do something you find relaxing.
5. Swiss Family Treehouse: A timeless classic no matter how hot it is outside or which other ride is more important, at least to me. This is a great attraction to take in the scenery.
Spend some time enjoying the scenery.
6. Aloha Isle: I don't particularly like pineapple, but you can't be the calories in a Dole Whip.
Indulge in a treat that fits into your plan. You can decide what is considered a "treat."
7. Tortuga Tavern: I learned about this restaurant from the WDW website. It serves Mexican food.
Spend a day keeping an eye on your sodium intake.
Have a great week everyone! Feel free to PM me any questions or ask on the thread.
These are fantastic, CC. thank you so much.
In the last 3 days I have been confronted with cake 3 times! Ahhhhh! I did have one bite of tres leches cake this morning (supervisor's bday) But after taking one bite I thought to myself, "In 6 months I will not remember what this cake tasted like but I will see the results from making good choices" So I threw away the rest of the cake! And for anyone who has had tres leches cake (light, spongy cake soaked in cream, evap milk, and sweetened condensed milk with whipped topping) you know how hard that was! Sin on plate! Oh well, good choices right?
Nice job only taking one bite of that cake!! I have had it, and it is amazing.
[Ilost 5 lbs this week which is my biggest ever so I'm chuffed
Good luck with your weigh-ins today. I'll keep my fingers crossed it goes well for you all
Whoo hoo!! You go, girl! 5 pounds is awesome!!!
All my students are coughing and sneezing and I think it is getting to me. I have been feeling achy and yucky for the last couple of days. Last night I was asleep before 9. I wish it would get worse but in a way I am happy that it has not. I have a busy couple of days on Monday and Tuesday so I need to be in school those two days. Maybe I could get sick for Sunday and miss my friend's Super Bowl party.
Hope you can dodge the sick bullet. Seems at my work so many people are sick either the head/chest cold or gi bug. I got the head chest cold, but not so bad, and I"m praying we don't get the gi thing. It is ugly.
Good luck everyone on your weigh ins today. I got a nice surprise and am donwn by 6.2 pounds. I am now under my weight where I stopped my "annual new year's resolution" at the end of one month last year. Thanks for keeping me motivated. I hope my loss helps the team to win this week.
My first mini-goal is to see a 2 as the first number on my scale and that really seems to be in sight and achieveable.
GO TEAM DONALD!!!!!!!!!!
Christopher
Wow, 6.2 is amazing!! I bet you'll see 25 pounds gone next week and that 2 before you know it!! Nice work Christopher!!
A really big thank you to Kathy for your coaching this past week.
It was my first week on the challenge and your coaching and questions along with support from you and the whole team has made this week amazing!
THANK YOU!
Christopher
You are so sweet. YOu're welcome. It's so fun to coach, and get to know everyone a little better, and typically coaches often have a successful week on the scale too, and today I did. I'm down 1.8 which for me is fabulous, especially since I had a big loss last week, so I am thrilled. It's so nice to have you on our team. You have such a positive and supportive attitude.
A BIG BIG thank you to our Coach Kathy for the awesome job this week and for all the wonderful questions she came up with....even if she stole one of mine.
A few reminders to send your weights in to DVCcrusier76 and to list in the subject Team Donald.
Also send in your HH points to CC and list in the subject Team Donald.
I hope you all have good days on the scale today.
But if not dont get down and try to think about some of the non-scale victories that you might have had this week, like not eating all the cake, or journaling all your food.
also to remember to keep on drinking that water.
Ok so for the QOTD's this week I thought I would have them associate with our wonderful pampering Healthy Habits that CC has given us.
QOTD Friday Feb 3, 2012
#1= Spend some time listening to music. So have you ever been to any concerts and if so what was your favorite one you attended?
Bonus QOTD= How do you plan to fullfill this mini challenge? Will you listen to music while relaxing or are you going to get up and dance around???
Fun question to bring me back in time. My all time favorite concerts have been Garth Brooks. I think I"ve seen him 4 times, it's all before ds was born, so the memory does slack a little. He puts on an amazing show, and I hope he's still doing concerts in Vegas one day when I am able to go. The second best was the boston country stations Countryfest concert at Foxboro stadium when we happened to be i the 3rd row. I remember Tim Mcgraw the best, I may have been drooling a little, or a lot.
In my 30s, I did the country dance thing, and we went to lots of different concerts, and always had a blast. We'd dance in the parking lot after the concerts to wait for the traffic to die down. Good times.
.I cannot help but dance when I listen to good music! No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I have to move it!
I am always puzzled by those who can listen without singing along and moving at least a little!
~Lynda
I definitely can't help singing but I don't have the voice for it, so it can be painful for others. At work this week, the doc put on Pandora with John Denver, so all these old songs came on, and I just couldn't help singing. Luckily the patients are sedated, so they don't remember, but my poor coworkers.
Thank you LIndsay for coaching this week!! I know you will have no problem coming up with some fabulous QOTDs for us!!
Thank you all for having me as coach too. I had a great week, it's always so motiviating to faithfully check in here, see how well others are doing, and think of something someone posted during the day and make a better choice than I might have otherwise. I'm happy to see a loss, putting me at 5 pounds til ONE-derland!! I feel like I am going to make it this time, and make it last once and for all.
Have a fabulous friday everyone!!
As for snacks, no idea what Mom is planning on serving, but I will be trying to keep myself OP. Maybe I will pack my own snacks... air-popped popcorn, veggies and yogurt dip, turkey and romaine roll-ups. 
I did have one bite of tres leches cake this morning (supervisor's bday) But after taking one bite I thought to myself, "In 6 months I will not remember what this cake tasted like but I will see the results from making good choices" 
So, I had to reapply, but so did some veterans and my principal did everything possible to get around it somehow, even kept me on all summer working on it, but no luck. Even though I was MORE qualified, they couldn't turn down a veteran. Being a spouse I was second in line, but too bad for me. They did find me a position as an aid, but to this day I have a hard time explaining the situation to people. I always feel like those that don't know the system just think I was no good at my job and lost it!! I swear that's not it!! hahaha!! But I do understand your pain and I am sorry for you on that. Keep trying.
