Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[amykathleen2005]

Update: The puppy's new name is Sandy! Here she is being spoiled by my husband.

 

[jillbur]

QOTD Sunday February 5

HH challenge #3 do something to make you feel like a kid again.
what ones one of your favorite things to do as a kid and can you still get away wth doing it today?

We love playing games in my house. We play board games and the wii. My kids and DH are having a Nerf gun fight as we speak so I may have to jump in on the action. We have enough Nerf guns and ammo for WW3!

This winter I also went outside and played in the snow with the boys. I have to say, though, that I enjoyed it more when I was younger

Oh, and I love to sing along to the radio at the top of my lungs...even though the kids tell me to be quiet


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Sorry I don't have time for replies today. I've been busy all day~went to church, did my taxes, made dinner, cleaned the bathroom, and doing laundry. DH just woke up, so I am going to vacuum and clean my dining room floor (hardwoods). Whew...Now I know why I am in bed at 8:30 some nights

This weekend has not been a good eating weekend for me. I will totally get back on track tomorrow!

Enjoy the Super Bowl or the Puppy Bowl that's on right now. It's too cute!

Amy~cute puppy!


Jill

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Amy your new puppy is so cute. She looks like a sandy.

Jill- we could join your nerf army. We have enough amo to take on the world too

I had an awesome 4 mile run this afternoon and i made it through appetizers without going overboard. I have plenty of calories left for dinner which is wings.

For those watching the superbowl have fun and enjoy yourselfs.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Since i have a busy morning ahead of me tomorrow i figured i would post the question tonight.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.








A few things i do to manage stress is to stay organize, make sure to schedule some fun into my days so its not all work and no play,and when i do get stressed i try to prioritize the things i need to get done and make a list.

 

[akhaloha]

Update: The puppy's new name is Sandy! Here she is being spoiled by my husband.

She is so adorable!

 

[belledreamer]

Oh my! So much to catch up on!!

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???

I've only been to one concert: the Backstreet Boys. Up in the nosebleed section, but for 13 year old me, it was a thrill.

Bonus question: Probably both. My cousin actually caught me dancing today in my room when I thought no one was watching...

Sat feb 4 qotd

Challenge #2 is to do something that makes you laugh. When was the last time you had a really good laugh and what was so funny?

Bonus- what will you do this week to make yourself laugh?

Last really good laugh was the E-trade commercial we saw during the Superbowl. I don't care much for the game, but I love Superbowl commercials.

Bonus question: I'm actually doing it right now. Listening to 'Everybody Loves Raymond' on tv. It's one of the few shows we all like to watch.

QOTD Sunday February 5

HH challenge #3 do something to make you feel like a kid again.
what ones one of your favorite things to do as a kid and can you still get away with doing it today?

Watch cartoons. Loved them as a kid and still love them now. Only now I actually get the jokes and references that only adults get.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why don't you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.

I love to lay in bed and listening to relaxing music, writing on my stories, singing, or watching one of my favorites movies.

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So I did get a little off track today. Dad made bacon and eggs for breakfast, but I did have whole wheat toast along with it. Also did have a little extra dessert tonight, but it was low-fat. We made individual strawberry shortcakes, but we made mine with low fat vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and low fat whipped cream. YUM!

Besides, TOM does this to me...

 

[D73]

QOTD Sunday February 5

HH challenge #3 do something to make you feel like a kid again.
what ones one of your favorite things to do as a kid and can you still get away wth doing it today?

PUZZLES!! I used to do jigsaw puzzles all the time. When I was in elementary school and we would have free choice time I would almost always go for the jigsaw puzzles.

I have a few in my cupboard at home but my parents gave me a mystery puzzle for Christmas. (Mystery story to read and then 2 puzzles with the pieces mixed together and no picture to follow. The cluew to solve the mystery are in the finished puzzles) I spent hours woorking on it yesterday. It actually held my attention so much that I failed to make it on the DIS much yesterday. Ahh, that was a great way to feel like a kids again.

 

[D73]

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.

When I get stressed I like to plan a trip. I know that I will not likely take it but the research and exploration of the possibilities takes my mind away from the things that are troubling me. It is a little mind transference I guess.

And I have to admit that it is on some of these little virtual plannings that I find a really good deal on a flight to somewhere and that sparks the real plans. For example, I would likely not have gone to Iceland for the first time if I had not found a stellar airfare. (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ICELAND GOES ON EVERYONES BUCKET LIST)

 

[D73]

Good morning Donalds!!

Monday morning has arrived and I am actually glad to see it. Though I had an OP weekend it was rather stressful with the show I am directing. Too many actors wanting to be the director and my lead pulling out of the show via email after everything seeming to be in order throughout the 4 hours of rehearsal on Saturday.

STRESS. Thank goodness for the jigsaw puzzle and my virtual vacation planning escapism. This time I was trying to figure how cheaply I could get to Disneyland or Orlando to experience the 24 hours in the park on the 29th of the month. Dreaming!!! But maybe I could go to Disneyland Paris and stay up for 24 hours in and out of the park. Hmmmmmmmm

But anyway back to work and knowing what to expect out of most of my day is so much nicer than the weekend I had.

I wish everyone a great week. Once again I am trying my best to get it started off well for everyone else. Will be back later to respond to some posts.

Christopher

 

[donac]

Good Monday morning everyone.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I wasn't feeling last night so dh went to the Super Bowl party by himself. I watched the first half of the game and then fell asleep and woke up just in time for the last minute. Dh came home soon after that. Then I couldn't fall back to sleep.

QOTD I feel like a kid when I get a chance to ride my bike. My kids call it my Pee Wee Herman bike. I won it at Boy Scout thing. It is a guy's bike but I love it. It is red and has 6 speeds . The guys put a basket on the front for me. I would love baskets onthe back but I am pretty happy with the front.

QOTD I make lists upon lists upon lists when I am stressed out. Friday I had at least 3 lists going on my desk.

Off to get dressed for work. Busy day.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[D73]

Glad you left that other behavior behind! It takes alot of discipline for everyone here to do what we are doing! I am worried by DH will not be able to ride HP, but not sure if he actually could, because of the nature of the ride. We will ride it first, and then I will let him know, and then he can try the seats if he can make it.

You mentioned Spring Break. I will be there the 1st week in April. Only a little in Disney, mostly Universal. We are going with friends. My best friend and her DD is my DS best friend. My DH tags along . Her DH can't go because of work - he works too much.
Carol

Harry Potter Ride was my first dissapointement this summer. Waited throught he queue, which was awesome. Sat down na dthe restraint would not close to the satisfaction of the employee. She really did not try....heck I'm squishy. Just told me to wait over to the side. I thought perhaps they had a special vehicle that had some restraints that were slightly bigger.....but no I was esorted tot he exit and had to wait there for my party. From then on I knew it was hopeless and just sat out for other rides. Thus one of my goals to be able to get back on these attractions.

Well I will be in at WDW between my cruises on April 5 and 6. If you are on the WDW end of things perhaps we can say hello.

My DS had asked me to make chicken wings for tomorrow. I went out and I don't think there is a chicken wing to be had in the whole state of Massachusetts. So he will have to settle with what we have. Have a fun Superbowl Sunday everyone!!!

Janis

Oh Wings........that is my downfall when I come back to the USA. Just can't get them here. And then anything else that is "buffaloed" is in quick succession. Love the spice.

I know a lot of people had a lazy day yesterday. I don't think I will have a lazy weekend until the middle of March. We were looking for more costumes at the local community theater. We spent an hour moving racks and pulling costumes. My arms are sore this morning. We then spent almost 2 hours sorting, organizing and deciding who we have to fit and what they need.

People don't realize the time commitment that goes into costuming a show. When I was teaching in Minnesota, I was in charge of costumes for a cast of over 100 for one. Ahhhh the organizational nightmare since everyone had at least 2 costumes each with multiple pieces.

I loved "are you being served?" It was regular saturday night viewing in my house growing up

I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We visited my niece at Children's Hospital who is recovering from back surgery. She looked good and is up and moving and feeling pretty good and slated to go home today.

Good to hear your niece is recovering well.

My first 5k is this Saturday, and I'm a little nervous about it! I'm not sure entirely how to goal myself for it, but I would like to make it in under an hour. I'm not much of a runner, but I think this is doable

Any runners willing to share their times for a first 5k? It would be super helpful!!

Good luck on your first 5K.....Mine was many years ago....wasn't a runner then...not a runner now....but I decided to give it a go. It was through Sea World so I got a little distracted at times. I think my time was 57 minutes.

Finishing was my goal.....and that I did.

Update: The puppy's new name is Sandy! Here she is being spoiled by my husband.

SANDY is beautiful!! Lucky her and lucky you!

So I did get a little off track today. Dad made bacon and eggs for breakfast, but I did have whole wheat toast along with it. Also did have a little extra dessert tonight, but it was low-fat. We made individual strawberry shortcakes, but we made mine with low fat vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and low fat whipped cream. YUM!

Besides, TOM does this to me...

MARTHA does that to me too (hee hee...who can figure that one out??

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Hope everyone survived the Super Bowl. I just realized it is afternoon here and I have yet to look up the winner. I guess that is my next task.

Christopher

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

QOTD Sunday February 5

HH challenge #3 do something to make you feel like a kid again.
what ones one of your favorite things to do as a kid and can you still get away wth doing it today?

Stood at the top of a hill and ran as fast as I could all the way to the bottom, arms and legs flailing everywhere, with my sister Havent done that in years but sooo much fun

Since i have a busy morning ahead of me tomorrow i figured i would post the question tonight.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.


Depending on how much time I have-
-take a bubble bath
-go for a brisk walk
-if its been raining I take my youngest to go "jump in muddy puddles"-his favourite game
-chat to my husband because he always makes it better





A few things i do to manage stress is to stay organize, make sure to schedule some fun into my days so its not all work and no play,and when i do get stressed i try to prioritize the things i need to get done and make a list.

Have to agree I'm always much less stressed when I plan and organise things

 

[mikamah]

I actually laughed last night, REALLY hard. I got together with a bunch of friends for a dinner party and played Apples to Apples- I haven't laughed so hard in I can't remember how long! I can't wait to do it again soon


My first 5k is this Saturday, and I'm a little nervous about it! I'm not sure entirely how to goal myself for it, but I would like to make it in under an hour. I'm not much of a runner, but I think this is doable

Any runners willing to share their times for a first 5k? It would be super helpful!!

I love apples to apples too. So fun. My first 5k my goal was just to finish, and I had done the couch to 5k program, but in my head, I wanted to beat 45 minutes, and I started out too fast, felt like i was dying, and thought what the heck am I doing this for, so I slowed down, but when I got to the 1 mile mark, someone was there giving you your time, and I was around 13 min/mile, totally unheard of for me, so that pumped me up to think I could actually beat 45 minutes, and I came in at 43:30ish. I agree with Lindsay, do your first one, and then try to improve from there. I will bet you will be faster than you have been on your training runs. The other thing I always do is look up last years times, and just get a feel for where I might finish if the crowd is the same. And remember to relax and try to have fun too!! You will be amazed at the great feeling of putting yourself out there, and doing it, no matter your time. GOod luck!!!

Since i have a busy morning ahead of me tomorrow i figured i would post the question tonight.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.


A few things i do to manage stress is to stay organize, make sure to schedule some fun into my days so its not all work and no play,and when i do get stressed i try to prioritize the things i need to get done and make a list.

I escape to my computer and dis. Often the cause of my stress is the disorder and clutter in the house, and to clean up will help with the stress too. Actually having the dog has helped me in so many ways, the exercise, the company for me and ds, and the clutter. We can't have clutter on the floor, so the house is defiintely more orderly. And I need to vacuum at least weekly. Oh, and patting the dog has been proven to alleviate stress, and I hadn't thought of it til now, but it is very relaxing to sit and snuggle with the puppy. Who would have thought 6 months ago I would have told you never, no way am I ever going to get a dog.

Pamela-So glad your niece is doing well and came home to watch the game. Too bad they didn't win for her. Love the pic of dd and rapunzel. It's so great to know they are still our little kids inside. The 5k I am doing is the louisse rosetti 5k it's a wed night june 20th this year, and it's all for women. If it works, you and dd might consider it. It was my 1st 5k 2 years ago, right before my mom's 1st anniversary, so it is a special race. It is a fundraiser for a scholarship fund started by Louisse who's daughter was brutally killed in her 20s, and she started running to deal with the grief, and turned it into something positive.http://http://www.louiserossettiwomens5k.com/home_t1.aspx?event_id=123
This is the link if anyone local is interested. There are lots of walkers and run/walkers and it is for a great cause.

Good morning everyone!!

I didn't do too badly yesterday for the superbowl. Ds had a friend over, so I did some cleaning and cut up all the fruit and vegies for dinner, and then we walked him home and took a good long walk before the game, so dinner was later than planned, so we ate it while we watched the beginning of the game. We had our sundaes at halftime, and didn't need fruit at all, so we have a bunch of fruit for the week all cut up and ready. Because I ended up having a later dinner than planned, we never ate lunch, but did have a couple congo bars in the afternoon, so guess that took lunches calories. Overall I could have had a smaller sundae than I did, but I am back on track today, and planning to stay there. I will save the sundae stuff, and my brother and fam are coming this weekend, so the kids can have some then.

Today is a fresh start for me! Anyone else care to join me!!! We can do this!!!

Oh, and Congratulations to all you Giants fans!! Amazing game!!

 

[donaldandpirates]

Good evening Team Donald!

I only lost 8/10 of a pound this week. I am pretty bummed. I was only over calories 1 day and WELL under 2 or 3 other days and got in 3 days of cardio and another day of strength training. (this is technically a rest week on P90x, but I did a bit extra anyway.)

Well, you did a great job staying OP! The results WILL show up, either in weight or inches lost.

But, it was a good week, weight wise. I lost almost 3 pounds. So, the upset stomach paid off!

Great job!

I actually laughed last night, REALLY hard. I got together with a bunch of friends for a dinner party and played Apples to Apples- I haven't laughed so hard in I can't remember how long! I can't wait to do it again soon
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My first 5k is this Saturday, and I'm a little nervous about it! I'm not sure entirely how to goal myself for it, but I would like to make it in under an hour. I'm not much of a runner, but I think this is doable

Any runners willing to share their times for a first 5k? It would be super helpful!!

I've only played Apples to Apples twice in my life, but it was one of the more fun games I've experienced.

How exciting! I know you'll be great! Please let us know how it went and what the experience was like, especially for those of us who have never done a race before.

Well... Bucket O' Ducks just SOUNDS like fun! Maybe they were planning to decorate the nursery or spare bathroom in a rubber duckie theme???

As a kid I LOVED to read..... I read EVERYTHING and EVERYWHERE! I hid books in my textbooks at school (mostly in Math, which might explain my ineptitude at it now), I snuck flashlights into my bed to read at night, I read (and got in trouble for it) at the dinner table. I still love to read, but have trouble finding stuff that really speaks to me and have trouble finding time to read. Although I already fulfilled today's challenge..... I laid in bed an extra 30 minutes this morning and READ for pleasure!

The Bucket O' Ducks does sound like fun, if they came in a bucket and they floated right. Their nursery is in ladybugs, which is cute.

I love to read too! My job requires me to read for hours every week, so I don't get to read for pleasure much anymore. But if you would like a this-is-just-a-fun-book-to-read suggestion, PM me.

Update: The puppy's new name is Sandy! Here she is being spoiled by my husband.

I'm not a dog person, but I showed this to DH and he LOVED her!

Enjoy the Super Bowl or the Puppy Bowl that's on right now. It's too cute!

Jill

We watch the Puppy Bowl every year now. Fumble was a bit aggressive this year. My favorite is the Kitten Half-Time Show. LOVE it!

Since i have a busy morning ahead of me tomorrow i figured i would post the question tonight.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.

Still haven't figured this one out yet. I'm looking forward to reading all the replies.

When I get stressed I like to plan a trip. I know that I will not likely take it but the research and exploration of the possibilities takes my mind away from the things that are troubling me. It is a little mind transference I guess.

And I have to admit that it is on some of these little virtual plannings that I find a really good deal on a flight to somewhere and that sparks the real plans. For example, I would likely not have gone to Iceland for the first time if I had not found a stellar airfare. (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ICELAND GOES ON EVERYONES BUCKET LIST)

Virtual planning is a GREAT idea!!! I would love to travel more.
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Yesterday was a terrible day for eating. I need to step up the exercising all week to make up for it. Today will be better. This weekend was super busy, but I managed to exercise Saturday. I'm going to drink as much water as I can stand today.

I hope Team Donald has a great Monday! I'll try to check back in this afternoon.

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

QOTD mon 2/6 Relax-

Watch old movies, play games on PC, lists calm me down-I have to have a small notebook with me everywhere I go, also planning the next trip or thinking about the next trip, reading,of course being on the DIS, sitting by the pool,...I have lots! I get stressed easily so I think I need alot.

 

[GoofyPredsFan]

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!
I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.

This is so weird!! Well apparently my answer to this is that I dream about Disney! Ok, so Friday afternoon my mom suddenly started having chest pain and sweating really bad, then her words all were slurring. Thankfully my dad took her to the ER and they found out she has blocked arteries. Today she will have quadruple bypass surgery. Next Monday my cousin (two years older than me) is having a double masectomy due to breast cancer. I am extremely worried about both of them and having a hard time not being there with them. I'm at home, trying to be calm because I know everything is going to be ok. But I'm still so worried and can't believe my mom, who has always been in good health, is at a hospital right now, about to have open heart surgery. Scary stuff. But how fitting that the question of the day is how to alleviate stress! I am looking forward to reading everyone's answers

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Wow what a great week for you. Congrats on the weight loss and the new Have a great weekend at the B&B and make sure to celebrate!!!!





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Oh thank goodness its the weekend. I am about to leave work shortly to go get Ryan. He has a family fun Movie night at his school tonight and we may take him to that. Tomorrow he has a bball game and then we are going to drive to the closet IKEA which is 50min away to get some new furniture. Sunday will be relaxing and enjoying the superbowl. All sounds like fun to me....Cant wait to get it all started.

I saw another 1.6lb loss today. Slow and steady wins the race right. Thats what I keep telling myself anyway.

Oh and I never answered my own QOTD....I really loved reading all of your answers...its so fun to reminisce about great times.

My first concert was my senior year in high school and it was Boyz II Men. It was general admission and we were packed in like sardines. We were very close to the stage and as they came out people were pushing like crazy. I thought I was going to be trampled plus it was in the middle of august so it was so hot. Once the concert got going people calmed down a bit and overall it was still a great concert.




Ok well keep up the good work everyone and those of you still left to weigh in good luck.

Ahhhhh...BoysIIMen!! I completely forgot about them!! And btw, nice loss this week!!

My big work project is FINALLY over. I'm so thankful I didn't have any work today. It is still a crazy day with running the kids everywhere, running errands, and we got hit with a $1250-car repair bill today. I didn't exercise much this week due to work, but was thrilled to see another 3 lb. loss on the scale this morning. Tomorrow is right back to exercising. I may watch a couple of Princess Half YouTube videos to get me going again. I hope everyone has had a great Friday and some fun plans for the weekend. If the DIS is any faster this weekend, I'll be checking and posting more tomorrow and Sunday.

for the car repair bill!!!

All is well here, considering. Colby was home sick 4 days this week and Nick was home today too. Starts with a sore throat, then cold and cough then the vomiting kicks in. I'm really hoping that I don't end up with it. DH has been fabulous and we've taken the every other day approach to staying home.

Hopefully they'll all be better by the end of the weekend.

Deb, hopefully everyone is feeling better today!! Hang in there!!

Lindsay, thanks for being our coach this week. My WI was not pretty this week. I know Sue is tired of me saying that every week when I give her my weight. Well, Weds Feb 1st was my re-commitment so it will take more than a couple days to show on the scale I guess.



Had an OK day today. Food wise, pretty good but did not get in a workout today. One of those days when you don't sit down until 9:30pm. Will have to do better this weekend. We have been talking about going back to Germany for a visit and thought we might go this Summer but started thinking about going for Spring Break instead and tonight we booked our tickets!!! We were able to use FF miles for all 3 of us but will still pay about $200 each for fees and such. Not bad for a RT ticket to Europe! Now I have got to get this weight before the trip. Renewed motivation!

Have a great weekend Donalds!

YAY SHAWN!!! There is always room for re-commitment!! I am uber jealous of your Germany trip!! And the price is right too! I hope you have fun getting together with old friends there.

Ugh! I woke up at 4:33 this morning and can't get back to sleep. I have to try though or this will be one heck of a long day!

I booked a WDW getaway! I am so excited because it is the last weekend of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. I am super excited to go and also to hang out around the resort and get some sun (once again, something we do not see very often in western PA). Now I am just hoping DH gets that weekend off work.



Enjoy your Saturday!

Jill

JILL!!! YAY for planning the getaway!! Hmmmmm...maybe you will come back as a DVC owner....

Karen_COngratulations on the new job!!!! And the weight loss!!! And the extra money to plan more disney trips!!! So happy and excited for you!!!

Thanks Kathy!!! It was just a banner week through yesterday so I have no idea how to top it this week...lol!



Have a super saturday!!!
Hello to everyone else!!

DH and I were looking at my brother-in-law's and his wife's baby registery a few weeks ago. This is their first baby. One of the things they registered for was a Bucket O' Ducks. You know the rubber ducks for bathtime, that sort of thing. There's like 18 rubber ducks in this thing. Why would any baby need 18 rubber ducks? Anyway, we were reading the reviews of the Bucket O' Ducks. People were upset because the ducks in the Bucket O' Ducks actually came in the box, not a bucket. They also float upside down. For some reason, we laughed so hard over this.

We don't laugh very often, but it's the little things that get us started.

OMG...not only is it not a bucket, but the duck float upside down too!!! That is wayyyyy too funny.

I apologize for the delay in posting the HH results. I was having a hard time with my PMs and finally had a good day with my inbox.

There isn't much new for me to report. After today, I have to remember that tomorrow is a new day. I am having a lot of mom drama and some other stuff going on and have been doing a lot of emotional eating. I can't remember how much junk I've eaten today. I went to the gym and exercised for 10 minutes. I know it is something, but it won't make any difference in the astronomical number of calories I ate today. The worst part is that I still feel like I could eat a bunch more tonight. I have to think positive.

Karen: Congrats on your new job!


Speaking of food intolerances/allergies, I always seem to need to use the bathroom after eating peanut butter. It is not an anaphylatic reaction; it is definitely a gastro reaction. I know, TMI, but does anyone have any thoughts? Am I missing something? Is peanut butter not GF? TIA!

Have a great, OP day tomorrow everyone! Will try to catch up with the Donalds more frequently.

CC

Thanks CC!!! Miss you on this thread!! So sorry to hear you have more momma drama Peanutbutter is GF BUT check if it is made in a facility that also processes wheat products....they could be cross contaminating in the factory?

I am new to the world of wrestling - but DS team won another division today, which was unexpected. DS came in 6th place overall, so he didn't make the State finals. If he had made 5th he would have. But I guess they want him to wrestle at the JV tournament too. He was walking tall tonight!!! Too bad his grades hadn't suffered during the season!!!! But that's another story!!!

My DS had asked me to make chicken wings for tomorrow. I went out and I don't think there is a chicken wing to be had in the whole state of Massachusetts. So he will have to settle with what we have. Have a fun Superbowl Sunday everyone!!!

Janis

WooHoo for DS!!! Yup wings around here were pretty scarce too....especially since I live in Giants Country!

I need to go grocery shopping this morning with all the guys who don't know where anything is. If they would just not stand in the middle of the aisle and block it.



Have a happy and healthy day.

Lol!! I usually go Sunday nights with all the young couples yelling at eachother...no honey, that's not on sale.......yes sweetie, I have plenty of that at home....I just pop on my ipod, drink my skinny latte, and keep on going...

I like Syracuse. Our football team played them once - before DS was born, so maybe 94? The indoor stadium was cool, and I was happy because we won the game. We still like to watch them when they are on TV.

Congrats on the job . So glad you got it. I got a longer commute as well, but it was worth it. I just listen to music and sing my way down the road or catch up on my podcasts. Luckily the traffic is going the opposite way, so I don't hit too many slowdowns. So happy for you.

Carol

Carol, great idea with the podcasts! I was also thinking about book on ipod/CD. I'm just excited that I got the job Thanks!!

I actually laughed last night, REALLY hard. I got together with a bunch of friends for a dinner party and played Apples to Apples- I haven't laughed so hard in I can't remember how long! I can't wait to do it again soon

LOVE apples to apples!! I laugh til I cry everytime I play that game!


Hmmm...I would say watching Disney movies. Or going to the trampoline place like I did last weekend, haha! I want to go back there. Maybe I can convince everyone to go next weekend....after my FIRST 5K, that is!!!

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My first 5k is this Saturday, and I'm a little nervous about it! I'm not sure entirely how to goal myself for it, but I would like to make it in under an hour. I'm not much of a runner, but I think this is doable

Any runners willing to share their times for a first 5k? It would be super helpful!!

I WALKED my first and second 5Ks last spring (this is prior my doctor telling me that the hardware in my ankle really isn't meant for me to be doing any distance racing!) and I came in at 50:40 and 48:32. I was not the last to come in and you know what, I didn't care. It was all about me finishing something I started and feeling good about even getting off the couch to start it! Take it SLOW and STEADY and don't worry about time on your first one....it's all about having the courage to start and the determination to finish!

DD and I frequently laugh in the car together. We keep saying that we are going to contact TLC about having our own reality show, taped solely in the car as we drive to school and swim practice, and swim meets etc. Somedays we argue and say things not fit for family TV, but often we make each other laugh.

I would love to be a fly on the wall so to speak! I'm sure you guys are funny!



Well friends, sorry I didn't do more replies, but I really have a lot to do here today and I can't spend on day on the DIS. I'm working Monday and Tuesday (missing Bible study.... oh well). It will be a busy week and then next weekend is a crazy weekend with swim and basketball and NHS Charity Ball for DD. Hopefully I'll be able to find some wi-fi during the weekend, as I am up next for coaching!

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

Hope your week is not too crazy and you can pop in here for a bit!

Finally caught up! Having a quiet day, and we are all mostly healthy. Lost a little bit of weight, but went crazy one day, so I am paying for that. Had some awesome weather, so going out walking at lunch. Was trying to work through lunch to make up time for the doc appts, but could not pass that up, so out a few times at lunch, and after work other times. Still would like one big snowstorm though.

Trying to finish reading ESPN. Not crazy about the format, it is mostly interviews which were pieced together to tell the story. Makes it a little hard to follow. We picked up The Hunger Games. I was going to try and finish ESPN, but might ditch it to read THG to see if I want to see the movie. The premise still freaks me out a little bit.


Have a great weekend all!

Carol

I loved The Hunger Games! It's a little disturbing to think of the premise of the story, but I loved the character development which leads into the next two books

Update: The puppy's new name is Sandy! Here she is being spoiled by my husband.

Congratulations!!!

Since i have a busy morning ahead of me tomorrow i figured i would post the question tonight.

Monday feb 6 QOTD

Challenge #4 Relax!

I think we already had a question about what we do to relax....so why dont you tell us what you do to alleviate stress.








A few things i do to manage stress is to stay organize, make sure to schedule some fun into my days so its not all work and no play,and when i do get stressed i try to prioritize the things i need to get done and make a list.

To manage stress I listen to New Age music and drink green tea. Ok, that sounds kinda "hippie" but it really works! I also shut off my work email at 7pm and keep it off until 7am. I don't anticipate a college counseling emergency at 2am!!

Today is a fresh start for me! Anyone else care to join me!!! We can do this!!!

Oh, and Congratulations to all you Giants fans!! Amazing game!!

Absolutely joining you on the fresh start today!!!


I will writer more later....need to head to lunch !!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I've only been to one concert: the Backstreet Boys. Up in the nosebleed section, but for 13 year old me, it was a thrill.

back when they (backstreet boys were first starting out and were not a known band yet they did a high school tour. We had a surprise concert in our auditorium it was my senior year of high school. they put on a show and by the end everyone was on there feet and screaming. all of us girls were up at the stage and the teachers had no idea what to do because everyone had gone crazy. I actually had a bookcover signed by all of them and I never kept good track of it. Of course once they made it big I was killing myself for not holding onto that. I always like to share this story because at the time of it happening I never realized how big of a deal it was.

PUZZLES!! I used to do jigsaw puzzles all the time. When I was in elementary school and we would have free choice time I would almost always go for the jigsaw puzzles.

I have a few in my cupboard at home but my parents gave me a mystery puzzle for Christmas. (Mystery story to read and then 2 puzzles with the pieces mixed together and no picture to follow. The cluew to solve the mystery are in the finished puzzles) I spent hours woorking on it yesterday. It actually held my attention so much that I failed to make it on the DIS much yesterday. Ahh, that was a great way to feel like a kids again.

that is quite and awesome gift. I hope you get the answer to the mystery soon.

When I get stressed I like to plan a trip. I know that I will not likely take it but the research and exploration of the possibilities takes my mind away from the things that are troubling me. It is a little mind transference I guess.

And I have to admit that it is on some of these little virtual plannings that I find a really good deal on a flight to somewhere and that sparks the real plans. For example, I would likely not have gone to Iceland for the first time if I had not found a stellar airfare. (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ICELAND GOES ON EVERYONES BUCKET LIST)

I plan lots of trips in my mind too....some pan out but mostly they are just dreams too. Such a great stress reliver as long as you dont get stressed about all the plans that will never happen.

Good morning Donalds!!

Monday morning has arrived and I am actually glad to see it. Though I had an OP weekend it was rather stressful with the show I am directing. Too many actors wanting to be the director and my lead pulling out of the show via email after everything seeming to be in order throughout the 4 hours of rehearsal on Saturday.

Oh I can totally relate. Being a manager of a medical practice with all women employees. Somedays we have a few more cheifs than we have indians.

Stood at the top of a hill and ran as fast as I could all the way to the bottom, arms and legs flailing everywhere, with my sister Havent done that in years but sooo much fun

that sounds like almost as much fun as rolling down the hill. Im glad you didnt fall thats what I would have had to worry about.

Who would have thought 6 months ago I would have told you never, no way am I ever going to get a dog.

How bout it. You just never realized what you were missing...they really are man's best friend.

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Good afternoon Team!!!!

today has been so far so good. Confession I have to make....bad planning and poor choices were made by me today. I had to run to get my dh's car from the garage at lunch and was short on time. I was starving so I did a drive thru. It fits into my calories for the day but I have not had fast food since dec 31. Im a bit disappointed in myself but realize I am still ok and will not do this for along while. I WILL NOT MAKE THIS A HABIT. I think that is the most important lesson learned.

The good news is that after eating out alot this weekend I am down a lb from friday. Hopefully that is a good indicator of how the week will go. I would love to hit 15lbs lost by this friday which would mean I need to lose another 1.4lbs this week. So will see.

Ok well I hope you all are having a great Monday.

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

This is so weird!! Well apparently my answer to this is that I dream about Disney! Ok, so Friday afternoon my mom suddenly started having chest pain and sweating really bad, then her words all were slurring. Thankfully my dad took her to the ER and they found out she has blocked arteries. Today she will have quadruple bypass surgery. Next Monday my cousin (two years older than me) is having a double masectomy due to breast cancer. I am extremely worried about both of them and having a hard time not being there with them. I'm at home, trying to be calm because I know everything is going to be ok. But I'm still so worried and can't believe my mom, who has always been in good health, is at a hospital right now, about to have open heart surgery. Scary stuff. But how fitting that the question of the day is how to alleviate stress! I am looking forward to reading everyone's answers

Sending prayers!!!

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Good afternoon Team!!!!

today has been so far so good. Confession I have to make....bad planning and poor choices were made by me today. I had to run to get my dh's car from the garage at lunch and was short on time. I was starving so I did a drive thru. It fits into my calories for the day but I have not had fast food since dec 31. Im a bit disappointed in myself but realize I am still ok and will not do this for along while. I WILL NOT MAKE THIS A HABIT. I think that is the most important lesson learned.

The good news is that after eating out alot this weekend I am down a lb from friday. Hopefully that is a good indicator of how the week will go. I would love to hit 15lbs lost by this friday which would mean I need to lose another 1.4lbs this week. So will see.

Ok well I hope you all are having a great Monday.

Get back on the wagon! I fell off this weekend....and it doesn't help that the school kitchen is baking cinnamon rolls right now

I'm sorry you were feeling bad about the fast food, but remember, it is not your "norm". For some people, fast food IS their diet!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Good Afternoon Friends!!

I finally got caught up on the thread (3 days really adds up!) so I thought I would share my weekend....FUN!

We left around 5 on Friday and hit monster traffic on the way down to Lambertville (cute little town on the Delaware River where people go to buy antiques.) We were staying in a beautiful bed and breakfast on a hill overlooking the town. The weekend was for scrapbooking so 25 women set up shop for the weekend. Breakfast was made by the staff at the Inn (Veggie strata with bacon and hashbrown on Saturday and French toast with sausage on Sunday) The coffee and tea were plentiful as well. The lunch and dinner were made by our Creative Memories staff (Danielle and Kristy) which were salads with lowfat dressings, wraps, and homemade soups. For dinner we had beef with salad and pasta. They are such sweethearts and made everything GF for me Both nights we had wine and cheese by the fire and just laughed and laughed.

I finally made a dent in my "Disney through the Years" book. Since I have been to WDW 15 times I had a TON of pictures. I pilfered most from my mom but had a lot myself too. I'm still missing 1984 when we went for the opening of EPCOT. I did, however, get to scrap 1989 (my sweet 16 trip) when MGM opened...it was soooo small and so few rides!

I didn't get home until late afternoon yesterday so I stayed home for the SB and watched the Giants win from my cozy bed.

My eating was bad....so bad....and the lack of exercise was bad....so bad. After a really good loss last week and being OP for most days I expect a gain unless I can get my butt in gear today. I've been OP for the day and do have spin tonight. I hope to make it to the gym every night this week to make up for the non-OP weekend. I don't really feel THAT bad since I never go that crazy over the weekends and I don't have another trip planned until late spring.

I'm back on the wagon Donalds!!!
Make great choices today~!

~Karen