Team Donald – Biggest Loser “No Excuses” 2012 Challenge

[luvpoohandcompany]

Yikers! Drive by post this morning!!! It's the last day before a 2 week break and what I thought would be a quiet day has gone haywire!!

I need to continue to remind myself it is LENT...the whole eating meat thing is really killing me. I love seafood and veggies....I just keep forgetting!!!

OP so far today but forgot my 10:30am snack I'm going to fill up on some water and try to get the ick out before my weigh in tomorrow at WW. After a big loss this has been a tough week with TOM approaching. I managed to get in 30 minutes on the elliptical last night and some stretching but I came home ravenous....and I even had a rice cake with peanut butter before the work out!

On the ++++ side, tomorrow is the local St. Pats parade so having a bit of fun tomorrow and then off to Philly to hang with the nephew!

Wishing everyone a fun weekend and an OP day!!
~Karen

Enjoy the parade Karen-dont forget to "wear the green" as we say

 

[pjlla]

I am sorry to hear that. Rant away...that's why we are here! If anyone can figure it out, I am sure you can. You are always a wealth of knowledge. Tap into it and I ma sure you will find the answer. Just keep on keeping on.

Christopher

YAY congrats on the loss. Have a great weekend



I'm sorry you had a wacky weigh-in The last 2weeks I gained 2 lbsfor no obvious reason Thankfully this week I maintained-not the loss I was hoping for but way better than gaining

Christopher!

Sorry Pamela, I'm sure you will figures it out and get things moving again!

Thanks for all of the support. I am really needing it today. I feel like I'm not doing anything wrong. I still weigh/measure my portions. I still journal virtually every single bite. I am still getting a cardio workout at least 3 days a week... usually 4, and still doing some light weight training (but have to be careful right now on arms, per my chiropractor).

I have had a maintain or a gain almost every week for the past month. Something is obviously not working. Now to figure out what it is. And to try to get past the overwhelming frustration without eating into it!!

Yikers! Drive by post this morning!!! It's the last day before a 2 week break and what I thought would be a quiet day has gone haywire!!

I need to continue to remind myself it is LENT...the whole eating meat thing is really killing me. I love seafood and veggies....I just keep forgetting!!!

OP so far today but forgot my 10:30am snack I'm going to fill up on some water and try to get the ick out before my weigh in tomorrow at WW. After a big loss this has been a tough week with TOM approaching. I managed to get in 30 minutes on the elliptical last night and some stretching but I came home ravenous....and I even had a rice cake with peanut butter before the work out!

On the ++++ side, tomorrow is the local St. Pats parade so having a bit of fun tomorrow and then off to Philly to hang with the nephew!

Wishing everyone a fun weekend and an OP day!!
~Karen

Enjoy your time off and the parade and special time with your nephew.

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Hit the TM this morning for a good sweaty walk. Proud of myself for doing it despite the scale frustration. It was only 30 minutes, but better than nothing.

Enjoying some time at my scrapping table today. Good way for me to destress a bit.

No QOTD yet??......................P

 

[DisNorth]

Thanks for all of the support. I am really needing it today. I feel like I'm not doing anything wrong. I still weigh/measure my portions. I still journal virtually every single bite. I am still getting a cardio workout at least 3 days a week... usually 4, and still doing some light weight training (but have to be careful right now on arms, per my chiropractor).

I have had a maintain or a gain almost every week for the past month. Something is obviously not working. Now to figure out what it is. And to try to get past the overwhelming frustration without eating into it!!



Enjoy your time off and the parade and special time with your nephew.

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Hit the TM this morning for a good sweaty walk. Proud of myself for doing it despite the scale frustration. It was only 30 minutes, but better than nothing.

Enjoying some time at my scrapping table today. Good way for me to destress a bit.

No QOTD yet??......................P

Good for you for not giving up on yourself despite what the scale says. The scale is just one mesure of sucusess, you are maintaining an healthy livestyle, you should be proud!

 

[pjlla]

Good for you for not giving up on yourself despite what the scale says. The scale is just one mesure of sucusess, you are maintaining an healthy livestyle, you should be proud!

Thanks..... I really appreciate the support today.

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Got back on the computer and placed another photo order today for another 152 pictures. That, combined with the 200+ I picked up on Wednesday should keep me busy at the scrapping table for a few months, at least!...............P

 

[trinaweena]

I'm feeling very tired today and finding it difficult to get going. and by get going i mean get studying. I have midterm on monday morning that im very afraid im going to fail, and this weekend is shot. bridal shower tomorrow (so i will have tomorrow night) and driving to the cape for the tasting on sunday. In addition i have a spanish exam on thursday and a big assignment due wednesday. So I really need motivation i just dont know where it is!

That's probably for two reasons, 1) i am still sick. I can function, but my cough/flu turned into a cold which is super annoying. Nasal congestion/drippage, headache, sore jaw. It really drains you. Yesterday was AWFUL I got home from school late and i just layed down in bed and didn't want to move. But then i couldn't sleep so there's that other reason i can't get going today 2) i stayed up till 4 in the morning doing spanish homework cause i couldn't sleep. I got all the homework done which is great (one less thing to worry about) but im tired!

so i'm stressing and tired and just kind of ready for this week to be over. I'm also fighting with my mom about money. she wants me to work more hours but also get straight A's and its just really difficult. She's in a bad mood this week and refuses to get me cold medicine and i dont have any money in my account to get it. she wants me to use up the dayquil but i HATE IT it gives me a stomach ache and makes me feel funny. so i'm just annoyed that i cant even take any medicine to feel better

i was down a pound this week, which now seems to be the norm every week. again its probably because im sick but still, im so close to my goal i can see it! 12 pounds to go. i've lost 28 pounds so far

 

[cclovesdis]

There will not be Healthy Habits this week. I apologize. There are some things going on and I had to give up at least one thing this week. Again, I apologize.

 

[D73]

No QOTD yet??......................P

According to the Coaching Schedule, this week should be cjdj4 as the coach. But her last post on the DIS was Valentine's Day? Does anyone know if she is still participating?

Christopher

 

[donac]

According to the Coaching Schedule, this week should be cjdj4 as the coach. But her last post on the DIS was Valentine's Day? Does anyone know if she is still participating?

Christopher

I was thinking the same thing this morning when I checked to see who was coaching this week. I can post a question tomorrow morning for Saturday

 

[D73]

I was thinking the same thing this morning when I checked to see who was coaching this week. I can post a question tomorrow morning for Saturday

That would be great. I am up to coach next week so I am still trying to finalize my questions for then and I don't want to bore people with my questions 2 weeks in a row.

Hopefully our coach will appear soon.

Christopher

 

[Heather.Mohler]

Since there is no QOTD today, I'll just answer yesterday's. I have no celebrity inspiration for my weight loss, but I do get inspiration from songs that they put out. Especially My Chemical Romance, Katy Perry, etc. People will always fall short of your expectations, but messages do not.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Deb- sorry for the continued job stress. That whole thing is just wrong for what they did to you. So not fair.

Dona- omg the costume story was to funny. Glad the play is coming together well. I bet its so nice to see everyone enjoy your hard work.

Jill- i love a good road sight seeing trip too. We drove to gatlinburg,tn which was about 12hrs and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Have fun planning

Heather welcome to our team!


Kayla- i love your bathing suit. Very cute

Chris- i love a good scale surprise especially when you are anticipating the worst. Good job!

Pam- you are doing so great with the workouts. I completely get your fustrations. You can do it just keep swimming.

Trina- great job on the weight loss. Sorry for the stress with your mom. I hope you feel better soon.


I had today off. I did some shopping and had a healthy lunch at panera bread. I finally got myself an iphone which i am thrilled about. As the day went on though i started to feel sick. Nausea, diarrhea and horrible bodyaches. Of course its a night where dh works late and ryan has a bball game. Its true when they say moms cant be sick. I am hoping this virus helps me to loose wt.

QOTD Thur: i am inspired by jennifer hudson and kirstie alley.

I think we may be coachless this wk so if we have some volunteers for each day that would be great.

Dona will do sat.
i will take sunday.
any takers for mon-thur ?

Ok well i need to pull out my winter jacket again and get moving. Yesterday was 70 today 40. Gotta love it

 

[::Snow_White::]

Thanks for the bathing suit compliments. I'm so excited to get it!

I don't feel like I have that much to do but I'm so busy! I'll probably have to wait to go back and read every post after Spring Break. I have tons of tests coming up next week. I just spent 3 1/2 hours doing a math review and I'm still not done.

Had to be at school at 7 am for a meeting. Who thought we should have to be there by 7?!
Hope to get back on the treadmill and get in a 5-6 mile run tonight. I meant to weigh in this morning but was too rushed so I'll save it for tomorrow morning. I've only missed exercise for 4 days this week but it feels like a month!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

[buzz5985]

That was the craziest episode ever!! Jeff's face at tribal was hilarious!

I couldn't believe the men did that!!!! Still shaking my head.

Looks like our Coach is unavailable for the week. So off the top of my head - or should I say I borrowed an idea from Team Mickey

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??

I would love to go for a couple of weeks. There is a new one opening up in Niagara, NY. My cousin and his wife went to Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires for a week over February vacation. I haven't gotten to talk to them yet - but I will share with you when I do.


Janis

 

[pjlla]

There will not be Healthy Habits this week. I apologize. There are some things going on and I had to give up at least one thing this week. Again, I apologize.

No worries! Would you like me to post something for this week or just skip it?

According to the Coaching Schedule, this week should be cjdj4 as the coach. But her last post on the DIS was Valentine's Day? Does anyone know if she is still participating?

Christopher

Prayers that it is just a busy life that is keeping her from us.

Deb- sorry for the continued job stress. That whole thing is just wrong for what they did to you. So not fair.

Dona- omg the costume story was to funny. Glad the play is coming together well. I bet its so nice to see everyone enjoy your hard work.

Jill- i love a good road sight seeing trip too. We drove to gatlinburg,tn which was about 12hrs and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Have fun planning

Heather welcome to our team!


Kayla- i love your bathing suit. Very cute

Chris- i love a good scale surprise especially when you are anticipating the worst. Good job!

Pam- you are doing so great with the workouts. I completely get your fustrations. You can do it just keep swimming.

Trina- great job on the weight loss. Sorry for the stress with your mom. I hope you feel better soon.


I had today off. I did some shopping and had a healthy lunch at panera bread. I finally got myself an iphone which i am thrilled about. As the day went on though i started to feel sick. Nausea, diarrhea and horrible bodyaches. Of course its a night where dh works late and ryan has a bball game. Its true when they say moms cant be sick. I am hoping this virus helps me to loose wt.

QOTD Thur: i am inspired by jennifer hudson and kirstie alley.

I think we may be coachless this wk so if we have some volunteers for each day that would be great.

Dona will do sat.
i will take sunday.
any takers for mon-thur ?

Ok well i need to pull out my winter jacket again and get moving. Yesterday was 70 today 40. Gotta love it

I'll be happy to fill in mon-thurs. this week!

I couldn't believe the men did that!!!! Still shaking my head.

Looks like our Coach is unavailable for the week. So off the top of my head - or should I say I borrowed an idea from Team Mickey

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??

I would love to go for a couple of weeks. There is a new one opening up in Niagara, NY. My cousin and his wife went to Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires for a week over February vacation. I haven't gotten to talk to them yet - but I will share with you when I do.


Janis

You bet! No laundry, no dishes, and a**kicking trainers? Sounds like just what I need right now! .......P

 

[Heather.Mohler]

Heather welcome to our team!

Thanks!

QOTD: I would go to a camp in a heartbeat! It is hard for me to learn a new lifestyle while living in the old one, so I would love to get away.

 

[belledreamer]

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??

There is a part of me that is afraid to, especially when I've seen people pushed to the point of passing out or vomiting and that scares me. When I had my training session at the gym, I was actually pretty dizzy and starting with nausea which got me nervous that I had pushed myself to that point.

But on the other hand, despite the nausea and the 4 days of leg pain, I still say that it was the best workout that I've ever had. So yes, I'd probably go to the Ranch.

But only if Bob was my trainer cause I have a slight crush on him...

 

[Heather.Mohler]

To step back for a moment to yesterday's question about inspiration, I feel I should mention Pinterest. Looking at pins on the fitness board is what moved me to begin again, to try to get healthy before it is too late. Not only are there pins with good recipes and exercises, but there are great motivational sayings and hot pictures of what I can eventually look like if I stick with it. I LOVE that site for a much needed boost in morale!

 

[jillbur]

Wow!! 59 days left?! That is going to go fast! My DD6 has spirit week this week. She wore pajamas today and tomorrow is Luau day. She's very excited!! M&M day on Wednesday, Thursday is crazy day and Friday is a bowling outing. I'm chaperoning and looking forward to it

Have a great night, everyone

We start state testing next week so my boys had spirit week this week also. It's really fun because our school had a dress code/uniform. Our mascot is a tiger so they can wear tan/black pants (only 4 pocket) with orange, white, grey, or black collared shirts. They can also wear "tiger wear" which is school sponsored shirts (which include t-shirts).

Jealous! I love me a good road trip!! How long a drive would it be??

Well, it says 21 hours so we would stop 2 nights down and back. Although, my sister said she's not in a rush so we could stop more so we can do things along the way. We want to stop and see Graceland (our parents took us when we were younger) and when we were talking about it, none of the kids knew who Elvis was! It was hilarious.

Thanks so much for the link for the scrapping board. I already starting looking at it, but ran out of time. I'll be looking this weekend.

Hello everyone! I have joined the challenge and am ready to get this going. I joined the last challenge and ended up quitting pretty quickly, but not this time! I'm bigger than I've ever been (thankfully only by 2 pounds, but still...) and I don't ever want to see that number again. I'm a member of Weight Watchers, so I'm getting support from every which way. I'm looking forward to this journey!

Heather

Welcome Heather! You'll love Team Donald!

Well, slept all day Tuesday, half of Wednesday and then spent most of my time catching up on work. I'm already finished with one of my classes this semester and will be finishing another one next week!

Haven't worked out since Sunday so I'm very scared to step on the scale tomorrow, but in a way I'm glad I've been able to rest. Just got $150 in sports authority giftcards in the mail so it's time to go search for some new equipment. I've had my eye on an elliptical.

I see someone posted a modcloth dress a few pages back. I've actually decided to buy this one-piece swimsuit a few weeks before our trip comes around, hopefully it'll look great. I'm a modest kind of girl so I think this is absolutely adorable! http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-one-piece-in-black

Hope you all have been having a great week!

Sounds like you really needed that sleep!

That bathing suit is so adorable! I wish I had the money to order it!

I admit that I have been guilty of lurking more than I have been posting. But as you can see....I am making an effort to change that. I hope that we get a few more who do the same.

I have been a lurker also. I just started noticing that less people are posting and the same people seem to be here. I totally get that life can get in the way of dis time. I hope people aren't quitting, though. And, we are glad you are back and more importantly, back on track Christopher!

Evening everybody! I've been researching healthy foods/diets and came across a recipe for Kale Chips - they're delicious!! They taste very similar to potato chips but waaaaay less calories and much better for you. DD6 tried them and said, "Daddy! You have to try these broccoli leaf things - they taste just like chips!"
Tomorrow, I am chaperoning DD's field trip to the bowling alley. Should be lots of fun! There are only 12 kindergarten students, but they are very energetic. Hopefully no drops a ball on their toe

Hmmm...I'll have to look up the kale chips.

I hope you had fun bowling!

Good Friday morning everyone.

Just a short post. No pants falling down but cumberbunds all over the place. I am going to post a few pictures with the caption "This is no way to wear a tux" There was a sign on the call board "Don't forget Black Socks. Don't make the mom's mad"

The final dress rehersal went well last night. It was in front of the senior citizens. They loved it. Espcially the curtain call. The director found a disco version of Ethel Merman (the orginal Annie) doing There's No Business Like Show Business.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Have a great show!!

Happy Friday!

Somehow the overnight metabolism fairy paid a visit and I managed to be down one pound for the week. Not sure how it happened but hey, I will accept it.

I hope that you all have similar surprises today!!

Christopher

Great job!

I am fed up. I need to figure out what is going wrong here and quickly. Forgive my ranting here.....just ready to scream. TTYL..................P

I can totally feel your frustration. Been there done that (many times, sadly). Hope you get it all worked out!

On the ++++ side, tomorrow is the local St. Pats parade so having a bit of fun tomorrow and then off to Philly to hang with the nephew!

Wishing everyone a fun weekend and an OP day!!
~Karen

Have a great weekend! It sounds like a lot of fun!

I'm feeling very tired today and finding it difficult to get going. and by get going i mean get studying. I have midterm on monday morning that im very afraid im going to fail, and this weekend is shot. bridal shower tomorrow (so i will have tomorrow night) and driving to the cape for the tasting on sunday. In addition i have a spanish exam on thursday and a big assignment due wednesday. So I really need motivation i just dont know where it is!

That's probably for two reasons, 1) i am still sick. I can function, but my cough/flu turned into a cold which is super annoying. Nasal congestion/drippage, headache, sore jaw. It really drains you. Yesterday was AWFUL I got home from school late and i just layed down in bed and didn't want to move. But then i couldn't sleep so there's that other reason i can't get going today 2) i stayed up till 4 in the morning doing spanish homework cause i couldn't sleep. I got all the homework done which is great (one less thing to worry about) but im tired!

so i'm stressing and tired and just kind of ready for this week to be over. I'm also fighting with my mom about money. she wants me to work more hours but also get straight A's and its just really difficult. She's in a bad mood this week and refuses to get me cold medicine and i dont have any money in my account to get it. she wants me to use up the dayquil but i HATE IT it gives me a stomach ache and makes me feel funny. so i'm just annoyed that i cant even take any medicine to feel better

i was down a pound this week, which now seems to be the norm every week. again its probably because im sick but still, im so close to my goal i can see it! 12 pounds to go. i've lost 28 pounds so far

Good job on the loss. And good luck on all that school work!

There will not be Healthy Habits this week. I apologize. There are some things going on and I had to give up at least one thing this week. Again, I apologize.

Oh CC...I hope everything's ok! I'll just make up my own to keep me going. No worries and no apologies needed. Take care!

Jill- i love a good road sight seeing trip too. We drove to gatlinburg,tn which was about 12hrs and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Have fun planning

I had today off. I did some shopping and had a healthy lunch at panera bread. I finally got myself an iphone which i am thrilled about. As the day went on though i started to feel sick. Nausea, diarrhea and horrible bodyaches. Of course its a night where dh works late and ryan has a bball game. Its true when they say moms cant be sick. I am hoping this virus helps me to loose wt.

Ok well i need to pull out my winter jacket again and get moving. Yesterday was 70 today 40. Gotta love it

Thanks! I love planning a vacation. I think Gatlinburg is 9 hours from here? 21 is going to be a long drive if we decide to drive to TX!

I hope you feel better soon. DH had the same thing on Wednesday, but was fine Thursday. And you're totally right...a mom doesn't even have time to be sick!

This weather is just crazy! 60 yesterday when I woke up. 34 and super windy today!

Looks like our Coach is unavailable for the week. So off the top of my head - or should I say I borrowed an idea from Team Mickey

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??

Janis

Thanks for posting a qotd Janis!

I'm really torn on this one. I think I would like to go for a short time (maybe a week) to learn some new things (hopefully). I wouldn't want to be there long term. I would miss my kids and I would worry about struggling when I get home and going back to my "real life."

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Wow! I had such a crazy, busy day at work today. Although, it's going to be crazy, busy for the next few weeks.

I am trying 2 new recipes over the next week (off Skinnytaste). I went to Aldi's today and scored some great produce so I'm psyched for a healthy week!

DH suggested I try Atkins (or a lower carb plan). A couple nurses he works with are doing great with it. Anyone done Atkins before? I'm guessing it's similar to Christopher's Dukan diet since it's low carb? I know we need carbs, though, so I don't want to deprive my body of anything it needs. Maybe I'll see if they have any books at the library to take a peek at. Anything to take this (possible) last 10-15 pounds off would be great.

Have a healthy weekend!

Jill

 

[trinaweena]

Thanks for the bathing suit compliments. I'm so excited to get it!

I don't feel like I have that much to do but I'm so busy! I'll probably have to wait to go back and read every post after Spring Break. I have tons of tests coming up next week. I just spent 3 1/2 hours doing a math review and I'm still not done.

Had to be at school at 7 am for a meeting. Who thought we should have to be there by 7?!
Hope to get back on the treadmill and get in a 5-6 mile run tonight. I meant to weigh in this morning but was too rushed so I'll save it for tomorrow morning. I've only missed exercise for 4 days this week but it feels like a month!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

I love that bathing suit, i've been eyeing that one and the red one that's like that for the cruise. I just don't know if i'm gonna feel comfortable in a bikini by may

 

[ChelleyB]

Happy Friday!

Somehow the overnight metabolism fairy paid a visit and I managed to be down one pound for the week. Not sure how it happened but hey, I will accept it.

I hope that you all have similar surprises today!!

Christopher

Whooohooo - congrats on the loss!

Well.... yes and no. Got a surprise on the scale.... but it was more of the type than the type.

I am fed up. I need to figure out what is going wrong here and quickly. Forgive my ranting here.....just ready to scream. TTYL..................P

I'm sorry about that - sometimes the scale doesn't represent all the hard work you are doing. Keep up the good work - it'll come

Yikers! Drive by post this morning!!! It's the last day before a 2 week break and what I thought would be a quiet day has gone haywire!!

I need to continue to remind myself it is LENT...the whole eating meat thing is really killing me. I love seafood and veggies....I just keep forgetting!!!

OP so far today but forgot my 10:30am snack I'm going to fill up on some water and try to get the ick out before my weigh in tomorrow at WW. After a big loss this has been a tough week with TOM approaching. I managed to get in 30 minutes on the elliptical last night and some stretching but I came home ravenous....and I even had a rice cake with peanut butter before the work out!

On the ++++ side, tomorrow is the local St. Pats parade so having a bit of fun tomorrow and then off to Philly to hang with the nephew!

Wishing everyone a fun weekend and an OP day!!
~Karen

for a great weigh in! Sounds like you have a fun weekend planned - enjoy

Hit the TM this morning for a good sweaty walk. Proud of myself for doing it despite the scale frustration. It was only 30 minutes, but better than nothing.

Enjoying some time at my scrapping table today. Good way for me to destress a bit.

No QOTD yet??......................P

Scrapping makes everything better - hope it was a creative and relaxing time

I'm feeling very tired today and finding it difficult to get going. and by get going i mean get studying. I have midterm on monday morning that im very afraid im going to fail, and this weekend is shot. bridal shower tomorrow (so i will have tomorrow night) and driving to the cape for the tasting on sunday. In addition i have a spanish exam on thursday and a big assignment due wednesday. So I really need motivation i just dont know where it is!

That's probably for two reasons, 1) i am still sick. I can function, but my cough/flu turned into a cold which is super annoying. Nasal congestion/drippage, headache, sore jaw. It really drains you. Yesterday was AWFUL I got home from school late and i just layed down in bed and didn't want to move. But then i couldn't sleep so there's that other reason i can't get going today 2) i stayed up till 4 in the morning doing spanish homework cause i couldn't sleep. I got all the homework done which is great (one less thing to worry about) but im tired!

so i'm stressing and tired and just kind of ready for this week to be over. I'm also fighting with my mom about money. she wants me to work more hours but also get straight A's and its just really difficult. She's in a bad mood this week and refuses to get me cold medicine and i dont have any money in my account to get it. she wants me to use up the dayquil but i HATE IT it gives me a stomach ache and makes me feel funny. so i'm just annoyed that i cant even take any medicine to feel better

i was down a pound this week, which now seems to be the norm every week. again its probably because im sick but still, im so close to my goal i can see it! 12 pounds to go. i've lost 28 pounds so far

Sorry you don't feel well. I know money is tight, but would you be able to get your hands on some Coldeeze? They should get your energy levels up and hopefully knock the cold out of your system. Hope you feel better soon. Congrats on the loss and on being so close to your goal! That's awesome!!

There will not be Healthy Habits this week. I apologize. There are some things going on and I had to give up at least one thing this week. Again, I apologize.

No worries -hope you are able to get everything done.

Since there is no QOTD today, I'll just answer yesterday's. I have no celebrity inspiration for my weight loss, but I do get inspiration from songs that they put out. Especially My Chemical Romance, Katy Perry, etc. People will always fall short of your expectations, but messages do not.

I like that

I had today off. I did some shopping and had a healthy lunch at panera bread. I finally got myself an iphone which i am thrilled about. As the day went on though i started to feel sick. Nausea, diarrhea and horrible bodyaches. Of course its a night where dh works late and ryan has a bball game. Its true when they say moms cant be sick. I am hoping this virus helps me to loose wt.

about loosing wt - I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks for the bathing suit compliments. I'm so excited to get it!

I don't feel like I have that much to do but I'm so busy! I'll probably have to wait to go back and read every post after Spring Break. I have tons of tests coming up next week. I just spent 3 1/2 hours doing a math review and I'm still not done.

Had to be at school at 7 am for a meeting. Who thought we should have to be there by 7?!
Hope to get back on the treadmill and get in a 5-6 mile run tonight. I meant to weigh in this morning but was too rushed so I'll save it for tomorrow morning. I've only missed exercise for 4 days this week but it feels like a month!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hope all the tests go well. Good luck with the weigh in tomorrow and have a great weekend!

QOTD - Friday - March 9 - If time and money were not an issue - would you ever go to one of the Biggest Loser Ranches??

I would love to go for a couple of weeks. There is a new one opening up in Niagara, NY. My cousin and his wife went to Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires for a week over February vacation. I haven't gotten to talk to them yet - but I will share with you when I do.


Janis

There is a part of me that is afraid to, especially when I've seen people pushed to the point of passing out or vomiting and that scares me. When I had my training session at the gym, I was actually pretty dizzy and starting with nausea which got me nervous that I had pushed myself to that point.

But on the other hand, despite the nausea and the 4 days of leg pain, I still say that it was the best workout that I've ever had. So yes, I'd probably go to the Ranch.

But only if Bob was my trainer cause I have a slight crush on him...

I would like to go the ranch. I'm not sure if I would be able to keep up with everything like they do on TV, but I would love to try. It would be great to be surrounded by exercise/eating right/ trainers/support 24/7. I'd like to thank all my fellow Donald's for being my virtual ranch. Just knowing there are other people going through this and being able to come here for support has been wonderful! Thank you

To step back for a moment to yesterday's question about inspiration, I feel I should mention Pinterest. Looking at pins on the fitness board is what moved me to begin again, to try to get healthy before it is too late. Not only are there pins with good recipes and exercises, but there are great motivational sayings and hot pictures of what I can eventually look like if I stick with it. I LOVE that site for a much needed boost in morale!

Sounds awesome! Something I should check out - cool

We start state testing next week so my boys had spirit week this week also. It's really fun because our school had a dress code/uniform. Our mascot is a tiger so they can wear tan/black pants (only 4 pocket) with orange, white, grey, or black collared shirts. They can also wear "tiger wear" which is school sponsored shirts (which include t-shirts).

Hmmm...I'll have to look up the kale chips.

I hope you had fun bowling!

We have a dress code, too, so the students really got into the creative side of all the fun days.

Here's the recipe I used for the kale chips:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/crispy-kale-chips-recipe/index.html


I'm really torn on this one. I think I would like to go for a short time (maybe a week) to learn some new things (hopefully). I wouldn't want to be there long term. I would miss my kids and I would worry about struggling when I get home and going back to my "real life."

I feel the same way. Maybe they have a crash course?

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Wow! I had such a crazy, busy day at work today. Although, it's going to be crazy, busy for the next few weeks.

I am trying 2 new recipes over the next week (off Skinnytaste). I went to Aldi's today and scored some great produce so I'm psyched for a healthy week!

Jill

Let us know how the recipes turn out. I love trying new things

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Evening everybody
It was fun morning of bowling. The kindergarten class would loft the ball and I would just laugh b/c the ball went 3' in the air and then plummeted onto the lane. No broken toes It was a lot of fun to watch. They are a good group of kids.
We don't have anything big planned tomorrow. DH might install the new kitchen faucet and we might head out to a home show. Hoping to replace our windows this year and dream about siding. The joys of an older home! DD really, really wants a yoyo, so we hope to shop for that as well.
Hope you all have a great weekend!