TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[lisah0711]

Whew! One brief off to the court and now working on another...

Soooo stressful!

That's the QOTD - how do you handle stress?

Does it make you overeat?

Take away time from exercise?

For me - depends. Right now, I am frustrated because a planned 30 minute walk is just not going to happen.

As for eating, stress can make it hard for me to do so sometimes - I often joked that if I were in trial every day, I'd look like Jaclyn Smith.

I can totally sympathize with the stress of being an attorney in today's world. There are so many things going on and it is so easy to put yourself at the bottom of the list instead of at the top where you belong.

My DH and I have been practicing together for almost 20 years. We have finally learned that we must put ourselves and our family first. Yes, our clients are depending on us and it is important to do a good job but the truth of the matter is that if something hapened to us our clients would miss us for awhile but soon they would move on. But our families will miss us forever. I'm not going to lying on my deathbed wishing that I had billed a few more hours. I'm going to wish I had spent more time with my family and done more for myself. You can't take care of all these responsibilities if you don't take care of yourself first.

Sorry that you can't get your 30 minute walk in today. How about 20 minutes or even 10 minutes? Are you getting the right kind of fuel in your body so you don't burn yourself out and make bad choices in desperation? Can you take a five minute break and concentrate on your breathing to try and release some stress?

I can't say that you will be able to do the right thing for you and make good choices every single day but if you can do that more often than not, you will find it so much easier to deal with everything else.

I found a little article on sparkpeople.com ('cause I know you guys have been missing my little spark posts ) that might be helpful.

Turning "Someday" into Today
Weighing Some Tough Options-- By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer

It’s time for some cold, hard facts:
You’re not going to be able to read every book that you want
You’ll never have time to watch all of your favorite shows
The house will never be clean enough
There will always be another errand to run
The grass will continue to grow
Everything you buy will need to be dusted, repaired, maintained or disposed of in some way
This is not a critique of any lack of organizational skills on your part, or a reason to give up altogether. Rather, it’s a statement of freedom.

When you know that life will still be waiting for you tomorrow—no matter what—it gives you the freedom to make today count as much as possible. "Someday" is right now. Anytime. And that can be exciting, if you let it.

If we ever hope to reach our biggest goals (especially weight loss goals), we have to start making some tough choices. We have to start giving ourselves permission to ignore one thing—or several things—for the sake of something more important. What can be more deserving of our time?

Obviously, there are some realities of living that require attention. We need to work, eat, sleep and care for our families. Beyond that, though, everything is optional. The choices are completely yours. If you feel you don’t have time to pursue your healthy lifestyle goals, you can do something about it by making those tough decisions.

It’s difficult to accept this idea. We’ve grown up in a world not used to saying "no" or doing without. By now, we’re used to being pulled in 43 different directions. We’re uncomfortable with the idea that we may just have to let something slide. The trouble is, we get so caught up in trying to do everything that we retreat inside ourselves. We get tunnel vision on the next task and lose sight of other people and what’s important. In a pursuit of happiness, that’s a futile strategy. The only way you can be in two places at once is if your name is Dolly and you’re a cloned sheep.

I come before you today to give you permission to start letting go.

Someone smarter than me once said, "You can have everything. You just can’t have everything right now!" To reach your goals and live the life you want, it takes priorities and patience—the ability to choose between two competing wishes, and the willingness to set one aside for now and wait.

You can build the path that you want to walk on, and decide which steps to take. It’s important to you—to your health, your goals and your family—that you take some time to exercise and plan healthy meals. You should treat it that way and give yourself permission to take that time without feeling guilty. The irony is that by being healthy and taking time from your schedule, you’ll be able to take care of more of that "other" stuff in the long run.

Besides, is anything on your to-do list really more important than your health? When it comes down to it, those choices may not be so tough after all.

Here is the link to the article http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=388

Climbing off my soap box now!

 

[tigger813]

% to goal results for week ending March 5

hpfan100 10.00
tarheel618 5.71
mikamah 16.00
worfiedoodles 48.00
collins316 29.17
Settinsail 29.50
MickeyMagic 24.00
Czycropper 33.33
Wickey's Friend 32.00
Heather.Mohler 19.63
pudgethefish 45.00
DonaldDuckFamily 28.33
DisneylandEmily 56.00
TimonTracy 86.67
rutgersalum 32.00
MacG 18.00
phorsenuf 19.00
jbm02 80.00
lovetoscrap 64.00
Tauwillow 80.00
goldcupmom 23.00
Dreamer24 31.82
Zoesmama03 34.92
buzz5985 39.00
princess_reject 64.76
Setzkitten 14.29
Kallista 28.00
skmommy 36.25
Lucky978 3.70
Jaaaacki 19.14
Wendaeh 26.00
2_Eagle_Mom 3.00
MinnieMouseMom 6.00
MommyTaraLee 7.27
MaryAz 45.00
dvccruiser76 7.14
discancan 11.50
YellowMickeyPonchos 32.00
Bernard&MsBianca 10.94
roydavid7771 10.59
pixieflip 17.14
lindseyry 7.67
yunchman 16.67
laughinplace199 12.00
mandie jo 20.00
yrdlyprincess 3.08
BigDave10000 7.32
DIsFam95 24.26
CDolacki2003 16.40

 

[jbm02]

Congrats to this week's biggest losers!!!!!

Glad to hear you are getting right back in the swing of things! I agree... outside is best, but not always practical for us New Englanders!

Anyone else dealing with ice, ice and more ice??! I am sooo over winter!!

Whew! One brief off to the court and now working on another...

Soooo stressful!

That's the QOTD - how do you handle stress?

Does it make you overeat?

Take away time from exercise?

For me - depends. Right now, I am frustrated because a planned 30 minute walk is just not going to happen.

As for eating, stress can make it hard for me to do so sometimes - I often joked that if I were in trial every day, I'd look like Jaclyn Smith.

Will try to get on later and respond to everyone.

Hope you all are having a great day.

Linda

Unfortunately, I graze...and graze...and graze. My only recourse is to remove myself from the vicinity of the kitchen!

Lent starts tomorrow for those of us who are Catholic. I've really been thinking about the "poisitve changes" I want to make, rather than thinking about "what I want to give up." High on my list is being less judgmental, trying to be positive every day, as well as to really -"think" - about every morsel of food that I put in my mouth. Sometimes it is just mindless for me so I could use the extra push. If anyone has other good ieas, I'm open to them...
Time for dinner with DH and kids. Grilled chicken (DS shovelled a path to the grill), grilled veggies and just a small spoonful of mashed potaties (no butter but a little bit of skim milk....)
Have a great night everyone!

 

[pjlla]

Hey I'm #9 this week, sweet!

Cake was a success. I had about 1/2 of what everyone else had and only ate half of that! The frosting, while the less sweet of the 2 choices, was way to sweet for me!! So it was probably a 1 1/2 inch by 1 inch slice that I actually ate.

I'm so proud of you!!

Today I'm trying to really scale back food. I'll get my calories in for the day but I'm trying to be really strict. My body feels out of sorts and I'm not sure why. I think it's still residual effects from the Burger bust day.

My work out (week 4 day 1 of C25K) was ok Sunday but I didn't feel good after. Didn't do a workout Monday because DD demanded attention, LOL. It was her day after all!
Today she is getting a tooth pulled so not sure how a workout will happen today, we'll see how she feels this afternoon.

When I eat in a way that my body is no longer used to, I sometimes feel like I am trying to digest lead.... and sometimes it lasts for a week! It just isn't worth it. But it is hard to remind myself of that when I am consuming the offending food(s). I have to go INTO the situation telling myself ahead of time to not overeat or make bad food choices.

Hopefully your system will work itself out quickly.... try upping your fiber and water.

YEEEEEEHAAAAAWW!

Honestly I saw my name at the end and almost fell off the chair! I have to thank all of you so much for the words of encouragement and the support all around. I have been overweight my entire life and for once I am determined to be healthy.

Thank you Donalds for being my cheerleaders and I wish you all a happy and healthy week

We are so happy for you! Keep up the good work!

That's the QOTD - how do you handle stress?

Does it make you overeat?

Take away time from exercise?

Well.... I don't tend to be a high stress person. I don't have a regular full-time job, so not much stress there. I'm not a worrier, by nature. The things that stress me are marital issues (when they crop up), kid issues (rarely are they serious), and messes.... YUP... I am stressed by messes... and I live with three lovable sloppy people. But I've been making a real effort over the past few months to not be so bothered by the messes. I'm trying to relax more and not worry about the dust and dirt and "junk". I still have expectations... like not leaving stuff where it doesn't really belong (DD is fond of leaving anything and everything on the kitchen island).... but I'm trying to let the little stuff go.

Anyhow..... when messes are causing me stress.... I CLEAN! But other stresses do make me want to eat. It has taken me several years of learning about myself and my emotional eating to NOT be reaching for Oreos when I'm stressed! Not saying it doesn't still happen occasionally.... but it is more a CONSCIOUS decision now, rather than a reflex.

Been very busy trying to get things caught up after the weekend. I need to go back and read how everyone is doing but probably won't have time for personal responses.

I did fall off the wagon a bit for the weekend but am back to Phase 1 of South Beach to get myself back on track. I will be happy if I can get to a "maintain" weight for the next weigh in.

Had a dr appt that I was pretty upset and nervous about this morning (surgery follow up and things didn't heal like we hoped they would). I had to delay the appt several times due to scheduling problems with the dr and myself and I just wanted to get it over with today. As I was sitting in the waiting room playing with DD's Ipod I hear a familiar voice say "move over". My husband took off of work without telling me, to meet me there and hold my hand. It was so wonderful to have him there. (end result I may have to have another procedure but have to wait at least a year) I am very lucky to have such a thoughtful and caring support person.

DD's birthday is this coming weekend (cake, UGH) and my inlaws are coming so my exercise this week will be cleaning house. Not going to the gym because on Phase 1 of South Beach I don't really have enough energy to work out-- not enough carbs.

Have to go and make an early dinner so we can go to a Middle School Orientation. I can't believe my baby is going to be a middle schooler next year.

That was SUPER thoughtful of DH to show up to hold your hand!! Sorry if all of the news from the docs wasn't what you were hoping for. Keep us informed (if you want to, of course) so we can support you with prayers, good wishes, and of course, pixie dust!

Turning "Someday" into Today
Weighing Some Tough Options-- By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer

It’s time for some cold, hard facts:
You’re not going to be able to read every book that you want
You’ll never have time to watch all of your favorite shows
The house will never be clean enough
There will always be another errand to run
The grass will continue to grow
Everything you buy will need to be dusted, repaired, maintained or disposed of in some way
This is not a critique of any lack of organizational skills on your part, or a reason to give up altogether. Rather, it’s a statement of freedom.

When you know that life will still be waiting for you tomorrow—no matter what—it gives you the freedom to make today count as much as possible. "Someday" is right now. Anytime. And that can be exciting, if you let it.

If we ever hope to reach our biggest goals (especially weight loss goals), we have to start making some tough choices. We have to start giving ourselves permission to ignore one thing—or several things—for the sake of something more important. What can be more deserving of our time?

Obviously, there are some realities of living that require attention. We need to work, eat, sleep and care for our families. Beyond that, though, everything is optional. The choices are completely yours. If you feel you don’t have time to pursue your healthy lifestyle goals, you can do something about it by making those tough decisions.

It’s difficult to accept this idea. We’ve grown up in a world not used to saying "no" or doing without. By now, we’re used to being pulled in 43 different directions. We’re uncomfortable with the idea that we may just have to let something slide. The trouble is, we get so caught up in trying to do everything that we retreat inside ourselves. We get tunnel vision on the next task and lose sight of other people and what’s important. In a pursuit of happiness, that’s a futile strategy. The only way you can be in two places at once is if your name is Dolly and you’re a cloned sheep.

I come before you today to give you permission to start letting go.

Someone smarter than me once said, "You can have everything. You just can’t have everything right now!" To reach your goals and live the life you want, it takes priorities and patience—the ability to choose between two competing wishes, and the willingness to set one aside for now and wait.

You can build the path that you want to walk on, and decide which steps to take. It’s important to you—to your health, your goals and your family—that you take some time to exercise and plan healthy meals. You should treat it that way and give yourself permission to take that time without feeling guilty. The irony is that by being healthy and taking time from your schedule, you’ll be able to take care of more of that "other" stuff in the long run.

Besides, is anything on your to-do list really more important than your health? When it comes down to it, those choices may not be so tough after all.

Here is the link to the article http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=388

Climbing off my soap box now!

Lisa.... thanks SO MUCH for the great article. It totally summed up the thoughts I have been having lately about my life and the choices I am making with my time! I'm gonna print it and save it. And I HAVE missed your sparkpeople articles!!

Anyone else dealing with ice, ice and more ice??! I am sooo over winter!

We were lucky that the most recent storm sent us only rain (and lots and lots of it).... but I'm sure we haven't seen the end of winter. I know lots of people north and west of us got ice and snow during that last storm and many are still dealing with power outtages.... just happy it isn't me!

Lent starts tomorrow for those of us who are Catholic. I've really been thinking about the "poisitve changes" I want to make, rather than thinking about "what I want to give up." High on my list is being less judgmental, trying to be positive every day, as well as to really -"think" - about every morsel of food that I put in my mouth. Sometimes it is just mindless for me so I could use the extra push. If anyone has other good ieas, I'm open to them...

Well... we Protestants celebrate Lent too.... DD is considering giving up Facebook for Lent I don't think she'll really go through with it, but at least she is considering giving up something that is important to her!

Not that it has anything to do with Lent, but I've been trying hard to think differently about the food I'm eating. I've been trying hard to think of what my body NEEDS at that moment/for that meal, rather than what I WANT to eat. For example.... one morning I was really just wanting fruit and coffee.... but I knew that to really "break my fast", my body needed protein. So I added a half portion of fat free cottage cheese to my breakfast.

Another day I was craving carbs and sweets, so I was going to have toast and peanut butter.... but I knew I should have less refined sugar and maybe more fiber. So I had steel cut oatmeal with a TB. of apple butter. It was enough to sweeten it without adding refined sugar.

I'm trying hard to remember that food is FUEL for my "machine".... not just comfort for my mouth and tummy. I want to make sure that my machine is properly fueled for maximum efficiency.


Well ladies.... it is getting very late on a school night here and the kids are BOTH still finishing projects. Guess I need to go get them moving a bit faster. TTY tomorrow.........................P

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm so proud of you!!



When I eat in a way that my body is no longer used to, I sometimes feel like I am trying to digest lead.... and sometimes it lasts for a week! It just isn't worth it. But it is hard to remind myself of that when I am consuming the offending food(s). I have to go INTO the situation telling myself ahead of time to not overeat or make bad food choices.

Hopefully your system will work itself out quickly.... try upping your fiber and water.

Thanks!!

I figured out what's wrong though. I think I'm getting a chest cold. My nose is acting up and it feels like something is stuck between my throat and my chest. When I cough it has that infected taste to it. So gross!! DH said he feels the same way so we must be fighting something.

I've done nothing but eat all day, just grazing. So much for being strict! LOL
I'm going to take some mucinex tonight and see if that helps take off the pressure.

DS14 and I still plan to run tomorrow. I hope to do 3 full miles, we'll see how it goes. It's supposed to be pretty cold in the morning.

 

[donac]

Good Wednesday morning Team Donald.

I feel like I am coming down with something. The last couple of nights I have been very cold and I have been sneezing more the last couple of days. I am surprised that I am not sick. So many of my students are sick.

My knee was feeling great until yesterday. Something shifted and it is not in a great place. Hopefully it will shift back to where it was today.

I don't know where this morning went. I have no time to say anything this morning. I should be able to get back on here later. We are only have soup and sandwiches for dinner tonight. Dh and ds are having grilled cheese. I may make tuna. I haven't had that in a while. I know I am having tomato soup which is super low in calories.

I agree with everyone about Lent being a good time to think about food. I am trying to think about it as being energy. It is a much healthier way to think about it.

Have to go.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[Dreamer24]

Good morning Team Donald! I made it through the first day of Level 2 on 30DS yesterday. I wasn't good at it but I completed it. All of the plank stuff is so hard on the wrists and shoulders! Today, my shoulders, upper back and lower abs are all sore. I guess the lower abs being sore are a good thing!

It sounds like alot of people are fighting something off. I hope you all feel better quickly. Spring is almost here!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Good Morning Donalds!

Buffy - Great job this week on the weigh in and the cake temptation! I hope your cold goes away soon

love to scrap - Awwwwww! Your hubby sounds lime just the BEST! I'm so glad you had the support when you needed it. Best of luck on South Beach

Lisa - Thanks for the Spark inspiration! I love it and will pass it on. You can get on your soapbox anytime!

jbm02 - I'm with you with the ending of this terrible winter I can't wait to get outside everyday and walk.I was thinking about Lent and what to do as well. I like your positive changes idea but I also think I am giving up ice cream...and I really love ice cream!

Dona - You are the best! I almost forgot about the no meat thing today. I usually remember after I have eaten the entire turkey sandwich I'm thinking of veggie burgers tonight...

Dreamer24 - Congrats on just beginning 30DS! I hope your soreness doesn't prevent you from doing what you want to do today


Happy Hump Day to everyone! For some reason this week is just dragging on for me. I started my new job last September at a new school and I figured I would have a adjustment period (learning a new school culture, kids, etc). I am sooooo bored that I don't know what to do with myself. I'm actually creating things to do! We have spring break for the next two weeks (my boss decided to take both weeks off) and I am in the first week. Aside from calling a few colleges (I am a college counselor) I have nothing to do. I'm thinking of bringing in my personal laptop and doing some digi scrapbooking to pass the time as well as read books on my Nook. It's just so sad that I am not feeling fulfilled...which is the main reason why I changed jobs in the first place!

Off to another phone call with a college! Have a wonderful day!

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Thanks!!

DS14 and I still plan to run tomorrow. I hope to do 3 full miles, we'll see how it goes. It's supposed to be pretty cold in the morning.

I'll keep good thoughts for your run- I will see you at the finish line for Everest So keep one foot in front of the other

Bad food day here yesterday (quantity did okay in quality) but did get 6.7 mile run and 8 mile bike in (hit the gym so I could watch biggest looser) so pretty much burned it off but I want to go DOWN not just maintain


I miss my old routine- my work schedule playing havoc doesnt make things easier

 

[Octoberbride03]

You are sounding so frustrating and I'm so sorry about that!! Don't worry about RACING to One-derland... even if it takes you a "slow crawl" to get there, it is the journey that counts!!

Return the defective video and get another. I've used the Walk Away the Pounds videos for a few years now. They do get boring after time, but most videos do. I also like the BL videos.... they aren't all Bob and Jillian. They include former BL show contestants! It is nice to see "real" people sweating in these workouts!

I bought a Tae Bo workout video recently, but felt super uncoordinated when I tried it. I might give it another try, but I was feeling frustrated so I decided to put it away for a while.

Don't forget.... you CAN exercise without a video! Set yourself up a circuit.... bicep curls, squats, jumping jacks, lunges, push-ups, wall-sits, overhead presses, tricep dips... most of these can be done with nothing but stuff around the house and maybe a few hand weights (or soup cans!). Throw on some rockin' music and try running through a circuit of 20 of each exercise... keep it up until you've done 60 of each or 80 of each or whatever you want!

Run the stairs at home (if you have stairs). I used to set the kitchen timer and see how many circuits I could do in 5 minutes.... and I would do that every few days and I continually increased the number I could do. Sometimes I would challenge the kids to beat my number.

I hope you can feel better about all this soon.

I was feeling frustrated. Still am a little, but it wasn't all about the workout disks. I had a complete meltdown over a HOUSE episode I saw on Sat. night. It hit me so hard and so fast and i still haven't completely let go of it. I needed work and workouts to help put it away. I have other disks but I've kind of peaked on a couple exercise wise and my resistance band has completely stretched out for my other Power Fit workout, which I liked better than this 1 anyway. But I'm still ready for something new. So today I am off to Collage to view clips and see about ordering something new. Have to pick up envelope for my current set and put that in the mail tomorrow.

I'm just not myself right now, and I don't know how to get back to where I was.

On another note:

Chiming in to wish all who observe a productive/observant Lent. I can't say Happy, because we Catholics(at least) are supposed to use Lent to reflect and repent before Easter. So since I am off I am observing the Church rules on Fasting. 2 small meals and 1 main with no snacks. So none of the stuff on top of the fridge are available to me today. Will walk Onslow and clean up a bit, but mostly relax so I don't drive myself into an eating frenzy later. planning on Mass at 7 to get Ashes which we haven't done in quite some time. Feeling the need to start off right this year, though I still need a project Hopefully I will find something today.

 

[pjlla]

Thanks!!

I figured out what's wrong though. I think I'm getting a chest cold. My nose is acting up and it feels like something is stuck between my throat and my chest. When I cough it has that infected taste to it. So gross!! DH said he feels the same way so we must be fighting something.

I've done nothing but eat all day, just grazing. So much for being strict! LOL
I'm going to take some mucinex tonight and see if that helps take off the pressure.

DS14 and I still plan to run tomorrow. I hope to do 3 full miles, we'll see how it goes. It's supposed to be pretty cold in the morning.

ICK to the cold. Sorry about that. DH and I are both fighting the ends of our little colds that we had last week. Fortunately neither of them turned into anything big. Hope you are able to run..... if not, maybe you could just walk??

Good Wednesday morning Team Donald.

I feel like I am coming down with something. The last couple of nights I have been very cold and I have been sneezing more the last couple of days. I am surprised that I am not sick. So many of my students are sick.

My knee was feeling great until yesterday. Something shifted and it is not in a great place. Hopefully it will shift back to where it was today.

I don't know where this morning went. I have no time to say anything this morning. I should be able to get back on here later. We are only have soup and sandwiches for dinner tonight. Dh and ds are having grilled cheese. I may make tuna. I haven't had that in a while. I know I am having tomato soup which is super low in calories.

I agree with everyone about Lent being a good time to think about food. I am trying to think about it as being energy. It is a much healthier way to think about it.

Have to go.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Sorry about the knee. Mine were creaking and crunching yesterday during my squats and lunges, but fortunately I don't have any pain today (other than sore thigh muscles!).

I'm in school today in a classroom where the teacher went home with a fever this morning. I'll be lucky to stay healthy! I'm trying to keep washing up! School is such a breeding ground for germs. HOpe you feel well soon.

Good morning Team Donald! I made it through the first day of Level 2 on 30DS yesterday. I wasn't good at it but I completed it. All of the plank stuff is so hard on the wrists and shoulders! Today, my shoulders, upper back and lower abs are all sore. I guess the lower abs being sore are a good thing!

It sounds like alot of people are fighting something off. I hope you all feel better quickly. Spring is almost here!

NICE JOB! That 30 Day Shred is TOUGH!!

[Happy Hump Day to everyone! For some reason this week is just dragging on for me. I started my new job last September at a new school and I figured I would have a adjustment period (learning a new school culture, kids, etc). I am sooooo bored that I don't know what to do with myself. I'm actually creating things to do! We have spring break for the next two weeks (my boss decided to take both weeks off) and I am in the first week. Aside from calling a few colleges (I am a college counselor) I have nothing to do. I'm thinking of bringing in my personal laptop and doing some digi scrapbooking to pass the time as well as read books on my Nook. It's just so sad that I am not feeling fulfilled...which is the main reason why I changed jobs in the first place!

Off to another phone call with a college! Have a wonderful day!

Sorry about the job not feeling fulfilling. I totally feel that way about my job right now, but mine isn't really a "career". It is just a stop-gap job until the kids are out of school. Then I will try to find a part-time job that I really LOVE. Not sure exactly what that will be though.

I'll keep good thoughts for your run- I will see you at the finish line for Everest So keep one foot in front of the other

Bad food day here yesterday (quantity did okay in quality) but did get 6.7 mile run and 8 mile bike in (hit the gym so I could watch biggest looser) so pretty much burned it off but I want to go DOWN not just maintain


I miss my old routine- my work schedule playing havoc doesnt make things easier

Nice job with yesterday's workout. SOrry that the work schedule is making a mess of your schedule.

I was feeling frustrated. Still am a little, but it wasn't all about the workout disks. I had a complete meltdown over a HOUSE episode I saw on Sat. night. It hit me so hard and so fast and i still haven't completely let go of it. I needed work and workouts to help put it away. I have other disks but I've kind of peaked on a couple exercise wise and my resistance band has completely stretched out for my other Power Fit workout, which I liked better than this 1 anyway. But I'm still ready for something new. So today I am off to Collage to view clips and see about ordering something new. Have to pick up envelope for my current set and put that in the mail tomorrow.

I'm just not myself right now, and I don't know how to get back to where I was.

On another note:

Chiming in to wish all who observe a productive/observant Lent. I can't say Happy, because we Catholics(at least) are supposed to use Lent to reflect and repent before Easter. So since I am off I am observing the Church rules on Fasting. 2 small meals and 1 main with no snacks. So none of the stuff on top of the fridge are available to me today. Will walk Onslow and clean up a bit, but mostly relax so I don't drive myself into an eating frenzy later. planning on Mass at 7 to get Ashes which we haven't done in quite some time. Feeling the need to start off right this year, though I still need a project Hopefully I will find something today.

Well.... maybe the fasting day will kick off some more days of healthy eating.

We have always observed Lent (growing up), but it was never a "meatless" time for us at all. It was always about reflection and sacrifice and preparing for Easter. Growing up, I was envious of my Catholic friends who got eat yummy stuff like pizza for dinner instead of meatloaf!!




Well friends, I'm at work and I'm out of time to chat! oh well. Maybe I'll have time to hop on tonight... depends on whether I choose to workout at the Y or at home. TTYL....................P

 

[lovetoscrap]

Still trying to get caught up here but have had a busy morning with a bunch of phone calls I have been trying to take care of.

I made a bunch of calls and was able to find a grocery store that carries my favorite oatmeal (by Kashi). None of the usual stores are carrying it anymore, including Trader Joes. Will involve a little road trip but at least I found some locally so I don't have to order it online.

And most importantly my weight this morning was the same as Friday before I left. I guess some sleep, lots of water and a cut in calories and fat really does help. Still dealing with carb cravings but a few more days and those will be better.

My computer crashed several months ago and I got a new one for my birthday in Nov. I have been slowly trying to get everything back on it that I need and my current priority is my Memory Manager software that I had all my digital photos organized in. Unfortunately things aren't cooperating and I can't get the backup files to recover into the program. All my photos are safe (we keep the master file of photos in 2 places) but I may have lost all the organization of 9 years of photos that I spent a long time working on. Unfortunately their Tech Support really isn't helpful- they seem to know as much as me (or less) about computers. DH is going to try to see if he can do something to make it work. At this point I have already spent a whole lot of time trying to fix it so it may be better to cut our losses and start over.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

DS and I got back from our run at noon. We did it from 9 -10. First he took me on the trails in the park that the Cross Country team uses and I did ok, I don't really feel comfortable running on uneven ground, I was worried I would twist something.
So we did 1.71 miles according to my new GPS app, in about 36:31. Not happy about that time!! I've been pushing a 38 minute 2 mile run/walk.
I opted to branch off and run on the paved path around the lake and he finished his 5K in the woods. I got one lap around the lake before we caught back up, then we did another lap and a half to start and finish my C25K, I didn't feel right skipping it. I did week 4 - day 2. I felt much better doing that and finished feeling good. I was slow, I know slower then on the treadmill because DS was walking slightly fast when I ran, but he stuck with me which was nice.

I don't know the length around the lake but I'm guessing it's a little over 1/2 a mile. So I know I did walk/run the full 3 miles (or more) in about an hour. Unfortunately the GPS app (RunKeeper) does not run if I have another app running. I need to figure out how to either get the 2 to gel, get the GPS on C25K, or figure out how to add the C25K intervals on the GPS.

 

[pjlla]

Still trying to get caught up here but have had a busy morning with a bunch of phone calls I have been trying to take care of.

I made a bunch of calls and was able to find a grocery store that carries my favorite oatmeal (by Kashi). None of the usual stores are carrying it anymore, including Trader Joes. Will involve a little road trip but at least I found some locally so I don't have to order it online.

And most importantly my weight this morning was the same as Friday before I left. I guess some sleep, lots of water and a cut in calories and fat really does help. Still dealing with carb cravings but a few more days and those will be better.

Woohoo!! Glad the scale is being cooperative. What is the oatmeal? I've tried some Kashi instant hot cereal before that I didn't really like.... but maybe there is something else out there???

:
My computer crashed several months ago and I got a new one for my birthday in Nov. I have been slowly trying to get everything back on it that I need and my current priority is my Memory Manager software that I had all my digital photos organized in. Unfortunately things aren't cooperating and I can't get the backup files to recover into the program. All my photos are safe (we keep the master file of photos in 2 places) but I may have lost all the organization of 9 years of photos that I spent a long time working on. Unfortunately their Tech Support really isn't helpful- they seem to know as much as me (or less) about computers. DH is going to try to see if he can do something to make it work. At this point I have already spent a whole lot of time trying to fix it so it may be better to cut our losses and start over.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Dang it.... what a PITA! I can't imagine losing all that nicely organized work! Is Memory Manager the program put out by Creative Memories??

Okay...... I have one more minute here, now that the students are busy with a movie.

I've spent some spare time today organizing my spring cleaning schedule for the next few weeks. I figure if I give myself a week per area, even if I end up working several days during the week, I should be able to knock out a room or two a week (except for the basement and attic ).

I also wrote up an aggressive workout schedule for myself for next week. I am BOUND and DETERMINED to have these final few pounds gone before I go back to Disney. Not sure exactly how I will manage it, since I've been actively trying for about a year now, but something needs to change. If good old "eat less, move more" doesn't work, I might look into changing my eating patterns/habits to cut out more carbs.... and if that still doesn't work, I might look into paying for a few personal trainer sessions at the Y.

Torn about tonight. I was going to go to the Ash Wednesday service at church.... but that would mean either skipping my workout or going AFTER my workout. Not sure if I want to go all sweaty. Plus I have a few errands I really need to run. I could do errands and then church if I can get in a short workout right after work. But not sure how to fit in cooking dinner and getting myself washed up. Or I could skip the workout all together. But I'd rather not. I'll probably end up skipping church. None of the choices is ideal... but that's life.

Gonna run for now..................P

 

[sparks19]

Ugh busy couple of days. Haven't had a chance to really pop in here but I just wanted to let you know what the doctor said

I went to her about my dizzy spells and nose numbness and elevated heart rate that I was having every once in a while.

She decided to run a blood panel and test iron, thyroid, electrolytes and stuff like that. If that comes back with nothing then she's going to send me to a cardiologist to get a 24 hour halter monitor. I hope I don't have to do that because I don't have insurance (Thank you very much US immigration) and it's going to cost quite a bit for that.

The doc said we should probably have results tomorrow

 

[lovetoscrap]

Woohoo!! Glad the scale is being cooperative. What is the oatmeal? I've tried some Kashi instant hot cereal before that I didn't really like.... but maybe there is something else out there???



Dang it.... what a PITA! I can't imagine losing all that nicely organized work! Is Memory Manager the program put out by Creative Memories??

It is the Kashi Go Lean Honey and Cinnamon Oatmeal. They are "instant" packs but you don't add hot water, you have to cook it in with the water in the microwave. It isn't for everyone but I really like it for breakfast. It is high in protein and really fills me up. http://www.kashi.com/products/golean_hot_cereal_hearty_honey_cinnamon


And yes, it is the Creative Memories software. I had to restore all my stuff previously and had not problems but it was a Shadow Copy off of DH's computer and his computer has since lost everything. The backups were stored in an external hard drive and for some reason they won't transfer back. It will be a pain to organize again but as long as my photos are all safe (which they are) I am okay.

 

[mikamah]

II found a little article on sparkpeople.com ('cause I know you guys have been missing my little spark posts ) that might be helpful.

Turning "Someday" into Today
Weighing Some Tough Options-- By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer

It’s time for some cold, hard facts:
You’re not going to be able to read every book that you want
You’ll never have time to watch all of your favorite shows
The house will never be clean enough
There will always be another errand to run
The grass will continue to grow
Everything you buy will need to be dusted, repaired, maintained or disposed of in some way
This is not a critique of any lack of organizational skills on your part, or a reason to give up altogether. Rather, it’s a statement of freedom.

When you know that life will still be waiting for you tomorrow—no matter what—it gives you the freedom to make today count as much as possible. "Someday" is right now. Anytime. And that can be exciting, if you let it.

If we ever hope to reach our biggest goals (especially weight loss goals), we have to start making some tough choices. We have to start giving ourselves permission to ignore one thing—or several things—for the sake of something more important. What can be more deserving of our time?

Obviously, there are some realities of living that require attention. We need to work, eat, sleep and care for our families. Beyond that, though, everything is optional. The choices are completely yours. If you feel you don’t have time to pursue your healthy lifestyle goals, you can do something about it by making those tough decisions.

It’s difficult to accept this idea. We’ve grown up in a world not used to saying "no" or doing without. By now, we’re used to being pulled in 43 different directions. We’re uncomfortable with the idea that we may just have to let something slide. The trouble is, we get so caught up in trying to do everything that we retreat inside ourselves. We get tunnel vision on the next task and lose sight of other people and what’s important. In a pursuit of happiness, that’s a futile strategy. The only way you can be in two places at once is if your name is Dolly and you’re a cloned sheep.

I come before you today to give you permission to start letting go.

Someone smarter than me once said, "You can have everything. You just can’t have everything right now!" To reach your goals and live the life you want, it takes priorities and patience—the ability to choose between two competing wishes, and the willingness to set one aside for now and wait.

You can build the path that you want to walk on, and decide which steps to take. It’s important to you—to your health, your goals and your family—that you take some time to exercise and plan healthy meals. You should treat it that way and give yourself permission to take that time without feeling guilty. The irony is that by being healthy and taking time from your schedule, you’ll be able to take care of more of that "other" stuff in the long run.

Besides, is anything on your to-do list really more important than your health? When it comes down to it, those choices may not be so tough after all.

Thanks Lisa. This is a great article, and a good reminder that we can't do it all, and our health is so very important. I was thinking in disney world, I don't think you quoted from sparkpeople at all.

Good afternoon, Donalds!!

Home from work, and heading to ds's gymnastics shortly. He also wants to go to the library, so we'll do that after gymnastics. I did get out for 4 mile run/walk this morning, and I wanted to quit early, but I pushed. My vacation weight is coming off nicely, down 2.4 so far this week, so I know if I keep moving I have a good chance of losing it all this week. I hope to run/walk with a friend tomorrow before work, depending on the rain we're expecting.

lLTS- You've had a rough week. So sweet your dh met you at the doctors, but sorry you'll be needing another surgery. Glad you have all your pics backed up too, but so frustrating to possible have to reorganize them again.

Buffy- Good job getting out there even with the beginnings of a cold coming on. I have heard as long as it's not in your chest it's ok to run. Sweet that ds stayed with you for the run. I think you'd be much slower on trails than pavement, and I wouldn't worry about that. You're doing great with your training and are going to have such a blast at the disney race. Nice work on the cake by the way.

Pamela- Hope you're able to get your workout in today with your busy schedule. It is all about choices, and we need to do what's best for us on any given day. Thanks for the suggestions on a future race for me. I think charity race would be a good idea. I used to do an annual bike ride for the American diabetes assoc, and I think I'll look into the other events they have. There's a couple kids in ds's class with diabetes.

Sparks-Glad you went to the doctor and she's going to do work things up for you. I hope the cost isn't too much, and if it is I would think your physician could help refer you to get some assistance. Hang in there.

Dona- Sorry the knee is acting up again.

Hello to everyone else. Off to the Y. Have a nice evening all.

 

[Dreamer24]

Rememberthemagic – I don’t do the 30DS everyday so tonight I’ll be going to the gym
Octoberbride - It was a heart wrenching episode of house
Pjilla – it really is tough! I am surprised! Good luck choosing between a work out and ash Wednesday mass
Lovetoscrap – I’m sorry your computer crashed. That is the worst! It’s amazing how much of our lives are on our computers.
Sparks – good luck with your blood tests

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

crud crud crud crud crud

Girl scout cookies came in today. I hid the 2 boxes for DH. Please keep the Do-si-dos away from me!!!!

I bought these before I started my WISH journey. Now I WISH I could send them back.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

You know what. I'm just going to toss the do-si-dos. Just not worth it. No one else eats them but me anyway. consider my money a donation straight to Girl Scouts.

ETA: Ok, it's destiny, karma, something. I go to toss out the box and on the side it has the Girl Scout sayings and it said Courage, Confidence, Character. I buried those bad boys in the bottom of the trash can!!